Chika Uwazie is a globally recognised writer, speaker and creator helping a generation navigate identity shifts, emotional reinvention and the quiet grief of becoming someone new. She is widely known for introducing the concept of “timeline grief”, a term that captures the silent mourning that occurs when life unfolds differently than expected. Her debut book, Timeline Grief, will be published by Simon & Schuster in 2028.

Through essays, podcasts and reflections on growth, self-trust and reinvention, Chika has built a community of more than 650,000 engaged readers, listeners, and followers across the diaspora. She is the co-host of The Afropolitan Podcast, exploring identity, legacy and entrepreneurship with influential global voices.

Her work has been featured in Forbes, ESSENCE, WIRED, TechCrunch and BBC. A sought-after speaker, Chika has appeared at Cannes Lions, TEDx, SXSW, SALT and the World Economic Forum, inspiring audiences to embrace transformation with courage and clarity.