Plot twist: Ebele Okobi's separation story

In this episode, Kate is joined by Ebele Okobi , who has held senior roles at OpenAI, Meta and Nike. But in this conversation, it's her separation story that takes centre stage. And this one is different – you'll want to stay right till the end to find out why. We talk about: The circumstances that led Ebele to the decision to separate How society can make it harder to do things kindly – both in divorce and co-parenting How Ebele’s children and friends responded to the news Why communication matters so much through separation How certain revelations can completely change the way you see your life and your relationship There's a big reveal at the end – and it's worth the wait. This episode is for anyone navigating separation and looking for a story of hope – and a reminder that there's not a single right way to do this. Trigger warning: This episode touches on content some listeners may find distressing, including violence, murder, police brutality, racial discrimination and genocide. Please take care of yourself while listening. Meet Ebele Okobi Ebele Okobi is the principal of Revolutionary Projects, an advisor, board member and maker of good trouble with 25 years of experience leading global teams across tech, consumer brands and arts institutions. With a background spanning corporate law, policy and the C-suite – including roles at OpenAI, Facebook/Meta, Nike and Dr. Martens – she now focuses her energy on organisations that push towards joy, justice and better worlds. More divorce resources Need expert help right now? Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert for guidance on the legal, financial, emotional or co-parenting aspects of separation. Want ongoing support as you rebuild after separation? Join amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive webinars and articles on emotional wellbeing and an interactive community where you can share questions and get expert advice from amicable specialists. Start your free trial here . Kate’s book amicable divorce includes dedicated chapters on navigating separation with kindness, rebuilding your identity and moving forward with confidence. Find it on Amazon today. Got a question for a future episode? Share your thoughts at hello@amicable.co.uk or through direct messages on Instagram .

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Plot twist: Ebele Okobi's separation story is an episode from The Divorce Podcast by amicable.

This episode is 45:59 long.

This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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