Meet Jiji, Writer, Speaker, and Thought Leader on Self-Discovery, Purpose and Ambition.
Jiji Ugboma is a writer, speaker, and media professional. She is the author of Wandering, Not Lost, a newsletter and forthcoming book that helps young adults, career professionals, and Founders navigate uncertainty and embrace it with intention and courage. She is also the founder and creative director of Clever-ish Magazine, a digital platform, resource, and community dedicated to helping Millennials and Gen-Z navigate their quarter-life crises and adulthood.
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Jiji’s Writing and Coaching Explores Themes of Identity, Purpose and Resilience
Through storytelling, reflection, and tackling the hard questions and taboo topics, she shares insights on how to embrace change and carve out meaningful paths in both work and life. Drawing from her own quarter-life crisis experiences in her 20s and inspired by the J. R. R. Tolkien poem, she believes that…
“Not all those who wander are lost”
In Her Professional Career, Jiji Uses Her Expertise in Human Connection and Relational Skills in Her Work With Media Clients.
She is currently Director of Publisher Partnerships at Penske Media, where she leads initiatives in audience development, SEO, and strategic partnerships that help her publisher and media company clients grow and thrive. Over the past decade, she has collaborated with major media brands, including Microsoft, Google, Flipboard, Katie Couric Media, Emma Lovewell, TV Insider, LinkedIn, and Acast, to name a few.
Originally From Nigeria, Jiji Has Traveled Widely and Has Lived in Kansas City, MO, Madrid, Spain, and Toulouse, France.
In 2019, she moved to New York to study for a Master’s in Media Management at Parsons School of Design.
Her international experiences deeply inform her approach to relationship management and community building. With a Bachelor’s in Economics, an MBA, and a Master’s in Media Management, she brings both analytical precision and creative insight to her work.
Jiji’s Career Bridges Her Intrigue and Understanding of the Human Psyche and Her Skill in Building and Strengthening Relationships.
Be it understanding the needs and pain points of her media clients or connecting with young adults about their quarter-life crises, Jiji champions a message of resilience, reinvention, and purpose as she encourages others to carve their own path and find meaning in the midst of change.
She lives in New York with her husband, Jonathan.
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