Esosa Edosomwan on Hormones, Fibroids, and Women’s Health: Beyond “Just Remove It” - 076

On Lunch With Leaders, host Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya speaks with Esosa Edosomwan, founder of Staying Ageless Coaching and Ask Umi, about women’s hormonal health, fibroids, culturally relevant nutrition, holistic care, faith, and health-tech innovation. Esosa explains how her nutrition practice evolved into an AI-enabled platform designed to make personalized hormone-health education more accessible. The conversation also explores courageous leadership, mission-driven entrepreneurship, and giving women greater agency over their health. This episode is educational and not a substitute for individualized medical care. Who is this for? Women—especially women of color—who feel dismissed in healthcare, are navigating fibroids, PCOS, endometriosis, painful or irregular periods, fertility concerns, perimenopause, or menopause; health-conscious listeners seeking culturally relevant nutrition; and founders or professionals building mission-led businesses with faith and courage. Key Moments 00:00 — Why removing fibroids may not address the underlying hormonal imbalance, in Esosa’s view. 03:42 — From nutritionist to a “girlfriend experience” in healthcare: empathy, responsiveness, and longer consultations. 10:46 — The client stories that led Esosa to focus on fibroids and women’s hormonal health. 13:41 — Why Umi is being built to deliver Esosa’s protocols at scale, with cultural diets in mind. 15:59 — Diet as a manner of living—not a one-size-fits-all plan. 18:42 — Womb Wellness, informed questions, and understanding your options. 24:18 — Building health tech outside the traditional system and the challenge of creating a HIPAA-compliant platform. 29:40 — Faith, conviction, and pursuing a mission despite pushback. 35:44 — Leadership as taking responsibility for the space you already occupy. 40:42 — Esosa’s vision: widespread women’s-health education and holistic care as a frontline approach. Action Points Write down your symptoms, cycle patterns, family history, medications, and questions before your next appointment. Ask what may be causing a symptom—not only how to suppress it—and seek a second opinion when appropriate. Build meals and habits around your culture, health goals, and long-term sustainability. Learn the difference between normal and concerning symptoms, and seek qualified care promptly. Identify the space you already lead, clarify your mission, and take one visible action this week. Follow Esosa’s work, explore Ask Umi, and leave a review if this conversation helped. FAQS What is Ask Umi? Ask Umi is Esosa’s hormone-health assistant, designed to make personalized guidance and education more accessible: askumi.com. Who is Esosa Edosomwan? She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, board-certified coach, author, and founder of Staying Ageless Coaching, known online as The Raw Girl. Learn more at TheRawGirl.com. Why does cultural diet matter? Esosa says food is tied to identity and emotion, so sustainable guidance should respect cultural foods rather than impose a cookie-cutter plan. Is this medical advice? No. Use the episode to inform questions for a qualified healthcare professional, especially before changing medication or treatment. Where can I follow Esosa? Founder, STAYING AGELESS INC. Website: https://www.askumi.com/  Nutritionist Website: www.therawgirl.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/therawgirl  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheRawGirl