I’m Joy Ogeh-Hutfield, a multi-award winner, TEDx Speaker, Mindset Transformation Coach, and CEO of Joy Transformation International Leadership Academy. I’ve authored seven books and am an international speaker. Originally from Nigeria, I moved to the UK at age 16 and arrived in Swansea in 1997 with my husband Mark. We have three children.

One of the main challenges has been the lack of equality and opportunity, especially in starting my training consultancy business. There was very little support available in the early stages.

I’ve been deeply involved in fostering confidence and leadership within the Chinese and African communities in Swansea. My mentorship and coaching have empowered many individuals to realise their potential. As a compere for the Chinese New Year celebrations, I’ve helped create a sense of joy and unity.

My support for the African community includes championing Black history, participating in the Black Lives Matter campaign, and being a founder member of the African Community Centre in Swansea. My role as a Board member of Black Voluntary Sector Wales further underscores my commitment to positive change.

In my previous role as Vice Chair of The Minority Ethnic Women’s Network in Wales, I advocated for inclusivity and gender equality. My women empowerment soiree events have helped local women unleash their potential and raised significant funds for women and children’s charities.

I am dedicated to helping young people understand their purpose and reach their potential. I raise funds for charities like Swansea Women’s Aid and Faith in Families through women empowerment events. My work focuses on developing confidence, leadership, and personal growth among community members, always striving to foster unity and celebrate diversity.

Diversity should be seen as a mosaic of people from various backgrounds, beliefs, and talents. By valuing and respecting these differences, we broaden our perspective and truly appreciate the richness that diversity brings. It’s important that every member of our community feels empowered and valued. Remember, no one is insignificant.

Young leaders should focus on self-awareness, leadership, and practical success principles. With the right mindset tools, they can shape their future and their communities. I encourage young people to dream big, believe in their potential, and raise their standards to achieve success.

Joy Ogeh-Hutfield ydw i, enillydd aml-wobrwyog, Siaradwr TEDx, Hyfforddwr Trawsnewid Meddylfryd, a Phrif Swyddog Gweithredol Joy Transformation International Leadership Academy. Rwyf wedi ysgrifennu saith llyfr ac rwy’n siaradwr rhyngwladol. Yn wreiddiol o Nigeria, symudais i’r DU yn 16 oed a chyrraedd Abertawe ym 1997 gyda fy ngŵr Mark. Mae gennym ni dri o blant.

Un o’r prif heriau fu’r diffyg cydraddoldeb a chyfle, yn enwedig wrth gychwyn fy musnes ymgynghoriaeth hyfforddi. Ychydig iawn o gymorth oedd ar gael yn y camau cynnar.

Rwyf wedi bod yn ymwneud yn fawr â meithrin hyder ac arweinyddiaeth o fewn y cymunedau Tsieineaidd ac Affricanaidd yn Abertawe. Mae fy mentora a hyfforddi wedi grymuso llawer o unigolion i wireddu eu potensial. Fel arweinydd ar gyfer dathliadau’r Flwyddyn Newydd Tsieineaidd, rydw i wedi helpu i greu ymdeimlad o lawenydd ac undod.

Mae fy nghefnogaeth i’r gymuned Affricanaidd yn cynnwys hyrwyddo hanes Pobl Ddu, cymryd rhan yn ymgyrch Black Lives Matter, a bod yn un o sylfaenwyr y Ganolfan Gymunedol Affricanaidd yn Abertawe. Mae fy rôl fel aelod o Fwrdd Sector Gwirfoddol Du Cymru yn pwysleisio ymhellach fy ymrwymiad i newid cadarnhaol.

Yn fy rôl flaenorol fel Is-Gadeirydd Rhwydwaith Menywod o Leiafrifoedd Ethnig yng Nghymru, bûm yn eiriol dros gynhwysedd a chydraddoldeb rhywiol. Mae fy nigwyddiadau soiree grymuso menywod wedi helpu menywod lleol i ryddhau eu potensial ac wedi codi arian sylweddol i elusennau menywod a phlant.

Rwy’n ymroddedig i helpu pobl ifanc i ddeall eu pwrpas a chyrraedd eu potensial. Rwy’n codi arian ar gyfer elusennau fel Cymorth i Fenywod Abertawe a Faith in Families drwy ddigwyddiadau grymuso menywod. Mae fy ngwaith yn canolbwyntio ar ddatblygu hyder, arweinyddiaeth, a thwf personol ymhlith aelodau’r gymuned, gan ymdrechu bob amser i feithrin undod a dathlu amrywiaeth.

Dylid ystyried amrywiaeth fel mosaig o bobl â gwahanol gefndiroedd, credoau a thalentau. Trwy werthfawrogi a pharchu’r gwahaniaethau hyn, rydym yn ehangu ein persbectif ac yn gwerthfawrogi’n wirioneddol y cyfoeth a ddaw yn sgil amrywiaeth. Mae’n bwysig bod pob aelod o’n cymuned yn teimlo eu bod wedi’u grymuso a’u gwerthfawrogi. Cofiwch, does neb yn ddi-nod.

Dylai arweinwyr ifanc ganolbwyntio ar hunan-ymwybyddiaeth, arweinyddiaeth, ac egwyddorion llwyddiant ymarferol. Gyda’r offer meddylfryd cywir, gallant lunio eu dyfodol a’u cymunedau. Rwy’n annog pobl ifanc i freuddwydio’n fawr, credu yn eu potensial, a chodi eu safonau i sicrhau llwyddiant.