Magdalene Usikaro

Founder/CEO @MusicReliefFou1 Over ten years experience running a grassroots charity, passionate about making positive changes in people's lives| TEDx Speaker |

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍. 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐒. 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄.

Leader. Coach. Founder. CEO. Advocate. Mentor. Mom.

Leadership isn’t choosing one role. It’s owning every role with purpose.

Which hat are YOU wearing today?

#Leadership #WomenWhoLead #WomenEmpowerment #Founder

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

We spend so much time encouraging others that we forget to encourage ourselves.

Real leadership begins with self-compassion. You don't have to be perfect to lead well. You only need the courage to keep growing.

Be kind to the person in the mirror today.

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

@coldplay

[Music Relief Foundation @MusicReliefFou1]

Can you guess this song? 🎶 The MRF String Ensemble, led by Erik Fauss, performs "Viva La Vida" by @Coldplay. 👏 Show them love! #MusicReliefFoundation #MRFMusicSchool #StringEnsemble #VivaLaVida #Coldplay #YoungMusicians #MusicEducation #Croydon @coldplay @stjohnspernorwood

[Music Relief Foundation @MusicReliefFou1]

What a fantastic evening at our MRF Summer Soirée! Thank you to all the Music Relief Students who took part- showcasing their talents and hard work this term💚🎻🎸🎹🎤✨ #MusicReliefFoundation #MRFMusicSchool #SummerSoiree #ABRSM #MusicEducation #Croydon #YoungMusicians

[Music Relief Foundation @MusicReliefFou1]

🌞 School's out! Music Relief Foundation Music School is closed for summer; office open July/August. Thanks to students & teachers! New lessons for 5+ start 7 Sept. Book now: [email protected] / https://t.co/FC4yk75KTR Have a fantastic summer!

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐎𝐑𝐘 🍿

Same heat. Same pan. Different timing.

I’ve seen talented people think they’re behind because someone else popped first.

But growth is not a race.

Some success grows quietly before anyone notices.

Keep building. Your timing matters.

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

The pressure to always look confident, polished, and in control may be one of modern leadership’s biggest traps.

I believe one of the most dangerous habits today is performing competence instead of developing it.

My latest blog explores why this matters.
https://t.co/naiwhRmcW6

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

"Energetic, youthful, and community." 🎶

Meet Magdalene Usikaro, the force behind Music Relief Foundation. From her favorite coffee spot to her big plans for 2026, get a peek into the life of a social impact leader!

#MusicRelief #SocialImpact #Leadership #Community

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

AI may scale systems, but great leaders still scale people.

That’s Magdalene Usikaro’s message: lead with presence, coach with purpose, inspire action.

Looking for a keynote speaker on leadership, empowerment & the future of work?

Book Magdalene. 📷

[Music Relief Foundation @MusicReliefFou1]

We hosted a powerful career counselling session with Femi Yusoof @femiyusoof for our Girls' Forum, empowering girls aged 11–17. Learn more: https://t.co/5tEDpLAtdF #GirlsForum #Empowerment

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

You’ve Escaped.
You’ve Entered.
Now DELETE.

Growth isn’t just what you start—
it’s what you remove.

Outdated habits.
Dead weight systems.
Old versions of you.
If it no longer serves your vision, it’s costing you.

DM “DELETE”

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

The "Esc" key isn't a retreat — it’s an upgrade.

Most leaders are stuck under the keyboard, grinding through tasks. True leadership is climbing out of the hole to see the whole board. Stop just "entering" data. Start "escaping" the noise.

Ready to lead higher? Let’s talk.

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

The true ‘Enter’-prise: Most get stuck at 'Enter' (the decision/system). The professional uses 'Enter' as a gateway past fixed keys to build the next stairs.

"You can't just press 'Enter' on a vision. You must be the enter-prise."

🔗 Corporate coaching? DM to talk.

[Music Relief Foundation @MusicReliefFou1]

Music Relief Choir made a guest appearance at Crystal Palace FC's Fanzone for #UniteForAccessDay, celebrating accessibility in sport. 💙 #CrystalPalaceFC #MusicReliefChoir #FootballAndMusic #AccessibilityInSport

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒅. 𝑰 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆.

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐀𝐗 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐘

You will spend it anyway.
The question is where it goes.
From obligation…
or into opportunity.

Redirect value into creativity, education, and young lives.

Meet your obligations. Create impact.

[Music Relief Foundation @MusicReliefFou1]

What does a positive relationship look like to you? Our flagship programme Amplify Her Voice empowers young women to explore confidence and self-worth. #HealthyRelationships #YoungWomen #Empowerment #MusicRelief

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

Looking forward to this conversation.

Sharing reflections from 15 years of working with young people in Croydon...the challenges, the resilience, and what still needs to change.

Hope you can join us. @MusicReliefFou1

[UEL Alumni @UELAlumni]

Alumni Webinar Series✨

This month we're joined by Magdalene Usikaro FRSA, Founder & CEO of Music Relief Foundation, who shares insights from 15 years of supporting young people in Croydon, highlighting challenges & resilience.

Please register to join: https://t.co/MziAowfLp7

[Magdalene Usikaro @MUsikaro1]

The world moves forward when different perspectives are valued and every voice has space to contribute. Today is a reminder to recognise the brilliance, innovation, and impact women bring to every field and every community.

#InternationalWomensDay #WomenInLeadership

[Music Relief Foundation @MusicReliefFou1]

We've loved the positive feedback from parents last term 🎶 See our students thrive! Sign up for next term now via the link in bio. 🎹 #MusicEducation #CommunityEmpowerment #YouthDevelopment #MusicSchool #Croydon