- Growth mindset and integrative lifestyle specialist
- Excutive chairman WACIN
- POWERED BY WOMEN ALIGNED FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT IN NIGERIA (WACIN ) WOMEN ALIGNED FOR GROWTH (WAG ) AND OTHER FEMALE NGOS
Profile
A 1979 Medicine graduate (University of Ibadan), Dr. Nwakwesi transitioned from conventional medicine to become a pioneering integrative health expert and empowerment leader. At 71+, she embodies the transformative power of growth mindset and holistic living, dedicating her life to helping others achieve vibrant health, fulfilling relationships, and purposeful impact.
Key Roles & Leadership
1. Health & Empowerment Initiatives
CEO, Growth Mindset and Integrative Lifestyle Academy
CEO, Healthy Living Services Nigeria Ltd.
Executive Chair, Women Aligned for Growth (WAG) – Character-building NGO for women
Executive Chair, Women Aligned for Community Impact in Nigeria (WACIN) – Mega-collaboration of female NGOs for pooled funding and impact
2. Business & Community Leadership
Director, Business Development, Fymak Marine & Oil Services / Eco Building Systems Nig. Ltd.
Former Director, Guaranty Trust Bank
Executive Chair, Enugwu-Ukwu Daughters Community Development Initiative
Executive Coordinator, Late Sir FGN & Dame Monica Okoye Foundation
Member, Ogbunike Chamber of Commerce
Dr Ifeyinwa Nwakwesi MBBS
Growth mindset and integrative lifestyle specialist
Excutive chairman WACIN
Author & Thought Leader
Growth Mindset and Integrative Lifestyle Series:
Become an Asset to Your World…
Achieve Vibrant Health…
Root Causes of Relationship/Marital Challenges…
Acquire Stress Coping Skills
Advocacy & Mission
Preventive Health: Strategies to combat chronic diseases and stress.
Women/Youth Empowerment: Collaborative programs for economic and personal growth.
Faith & Family: Integrating spiritual principles with holistic well-being.
Awards & Recognition
1992: Recognized by STAR GROUP USA as a Leading Woman Entrepreneur of the World for business excellence.
Personal Life
Devoted disciple of Christ; married to Dr. Maduka Nwakwesi.
Mother of five, grandmother of thirteen.
Passionate about reading, music, dance, and living with gratitude.
Revered as the “Phenomenal and Impactful Woman.”
Why She Inspires
Dr. Nwakwesi’s journey—from physician to health revolutionary and community architect—exemplifies resilience, faith, and the power of a growth mindset. Her multidisciplinary impact spans medicine, finance, women’s empowerment, and authorship, making her a true Renaissance leader for Nigeria and beyond.