You Need To Know This Before An Emergency Happens | Folake Owodunni | Ep. 5

Most of us have been taught the wrong thing about first aid and Folake Owodunni, CEO of Emergency Response Africa is here to change that, one truth at a time. Pouring water on someone who fainted? Putting a spoon in their mouth during a seizure? . Making a choking child vomit?. In this episode we dissolve the lies passed down for generations and then get into the harder question: what do you actually DO when life hits emergency mode? In this episode of OnHerOwnLane-THE POD, host Damilola Amodu sits with Folake Owodunni Master's in Global Health from University College London, Canadian Red Cross certified first responder, Aurora Tech Award winner, Google Black Founders Fund recipient and CEO of Emergency Response Africa for a conversation that could genuinely save a life. 🎧 WHAT WE COVER: → The first aid myths most Nigerians still believe (and why they're dangerous) → The ABCD of emergency response — what to do when someone collapses → Why Nigerians run FROM ambulances — and the mindset shift we need → CPR: what to do differently for adults vs. children → How to prepare your home, workplace, and church for emergencies → How diaspora Nigerians can invest in better emergency care at home → Folake's story: from motherhood in Canada to building ERA in Nigeria ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Introduction 02:11 — Myth vs. Truth rapid-fire segment 06:00 — What led Folake to emergency response 12:35 — Why people in Nigeria run from ambulances 16:00 — How diaspora Nigerians can help 20:00 — What to do when someone collapses (ABCD method) 24:00 — CPR: adults vs. children differences 27:00 — How to handle a seizure at the workplace 32:00 — Three things to do THIS WEEK to be prepared 36:00 — What success looks like to Folake 📞 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AFRICA: Toll-free: 0800-0-CALLERA 🌐 emergencyresponseafrica.com | Instagram: @emergencyresponseafrica ABOUT OnHerOwnLane-THE POD: A faith-driven podcast for women who are done with comfortable and ready for real. New episodes Thursday at 6 PM WAT. CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @onherownlane | TikTok: @onherownlane | Website: www.onherownlane.com #EmergencyPreparedness #ChristianWomen #OnHerOwnLane #FirstAid #WomenEmpowerment