Motherhood and ambition often feel like a delicate balancing act. For many women, the journey of raising a family while pursuing personal dreams can feel overwhelming—sometimes even impossible. But what if the fear of “how will I manage?” wasn’t a reason to stop, but rather an invitation to trust, grow, and take bold steps forward?
In this edition of Moms Doing It Afraid, we sit down with Peace Eze Abonyi, a media powerhouse who is breaking barriers as a TV presenter, red carpet host, event compere, podcast creator, commercial model, and social media manager—all while navigating marriage and motherhood. Her journey is one of faith, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to both her family and her calling. She shares with us the struggles, triumphs, and lessons that have shaped her path, offering a candid look at what it truly means to pursue your dreams—even when fear is knocking at the door.
Can you share a bit about yourself—who you are, what you do, and what life looks like for you now as a wife, mom, and media professional?
Thank you for the honor. I am Peace Eze. I am the firstborn, first girl, a wife of three years, and a mom of one. I got married at 24, had my baby at 25. Life recently has been a rollercoaster, but guess what? God is the one in control of this fun park ride, so there’s no injury or accident—lol.
I’ve been trying my best to juggle it all; I mean, I’m expected to. I had my OND and HND from Yabatech and am currently pursuing my BSc at the National Open University. I have gotten serious with my content creation because I now see that visibility is a currency—you have to be in people’s faces for them to remember you.
What inspired you to go back for your BSc after four years, and how has the experience been?
The experience started hard and rough. I suffered from what they call a severe form of pregnancy brain, and I didn’t know how bad it was until it was time for my exam this January. Oh, how I cried, I wailed, I almost quit. I remember going to school to ask management how I could defer my admission, but a mom friend encouraged me. It hasn’t been easy for her either, but she told me to do it for myself—do it for the experience and the peace of accomplishment and forget about the first-class craze that was driving me.
I was a standout student. Part of my secondary school was on scholarship, and I left Yabatech with a 2:1, so there was this standard I had set for myself. But reality hit me hard. Two weeks before my exam, I was still struggling to remember what I had read just 14 minutes ago. That was when I cried to God in prayer, wailing and groaning, and He taught me how to study. I finished my exam with 6 A’s, 3 B’s, and 1 C.
For the inspiration, it was more of a commitment. All my life, school and education have been things I easily excel at. I hate business—I’ve tried several and failed. But anything that involves reading, exams, or writing, I do well at. So it just felt right to go ahead. It’s important to note that I dropped out in my HND final year due to my pregnancy (story for another day). I had one of the worst and most terrifying pregnancies, and to this day, the phobia of getting pregnant again lives with me. So when I was ready to go back, I thought, Why not do a BSc instead of HND? Plus, I needed a flexible learning plan because of my role as a mom and my work, and NOUN provided that for me, so I enrolled.
How do you juggle being a mom, student, and media professional? What routines or strategies help you stay grounded?
To be honest, I hate routines—I detest them. That’s why I can never do a 9-5. I am big on freelance or contract jobs, no longer than 3-6 months. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and I guess that explains the hatred for routine. I could be hyper today and feel low-spirited tomorrow, so I basically wing my life. God gave me an easy child, which helped, plus my husband is my biggest supporter and my regulator for when I struggle with routines.
How do I juggle it? It’s God and my husband. He chose to work from home since I gave birth, and it’s been that way for three years now. So I can go to work freely without worrying about my daughter—he’s her favorite parent, by the way.
I just leave the house in order, make enough food, and outline or explain any other necessary information to my husband. When I get media jobs like TV shows that take days, I call my mom to come and stay with them. So yeah, my small support circle is more than enough. It’s a luxury I’m grateful to God for.
Have you faced moments of doubt or fear in this journey? If so, what kept you going?
Oh yes. There was a period when I lived in perpetual fear of harm coming to my daughter—Jesus, it was driving me crazy. I later learned it was called postpartum depression. I would imagine accidents—her falling off my arms. I would think about these things so deeply that I would physically shiver and act on the fear. One time, I had one of these fears, and I took my daughter and locked myself in the room with her for over 18 hours. I didn’t want armed robbers or kidnappers to come and take her. Ahhhh, it was terrible.
I was speaking to myself, to the walls—I don’t know what drove me that crazy, but those fears were real until I entered prayer—serious prayer. Nothing except prayer helps, in my opinion. Pray it out, speak it loudly so that it hears you. Pray until you can’t feel it anymore. I still have fears, but now I don’t feed them.
Many moms desire a similar career but think it’s not possible or don’t know where to begin. What advice would you give them? How can they start, and what do they need to do?
My fellow moms,
- Start with your phone. Make video content. Start a series on any topic of interest and talk about it in 1-minute clips. Speak eloquently, look beautiful, and post it.
- Go for formal training. Maybe not a BSc in Mass Communication like I’m doing. Many media organizations offer these training courses for a few months, and you’d be great at it if you have the passion and put in the work. I personally went to NAB Ikeja, enrolled in Media Mogul Tolu Thompson’s Red Carpet Host class, and took many more courses. Learn! Passion is not enough—have knowledge and expertise.
- Volunteer—especially when you have zero experience. Volunteer to build your portfolio. Start with that youth or women’s program in your church, your neighbor’s naming ceremony, or your company’s end-of-year party. Have someone record you. Edit the video beautifully and post it.
One day, someone will call you, pay you, and that’s how it starts.
What’s one piece of advice you would give to moms who feel torn between their family responsibilities and pursuing their dreams?
Both of them can thrive—you just have to first WANT IT & BELIEVE IT. It’s going to be hard—I won’t lie, especially if you’re not wealthy and don’t have a lot of help. But it’s doable. Use my life as an example.
What are you most excited about in this journey? Any big dreams or plans for the future?
Honestly, I can’t wait to hold that BSc certificate in my hand—lol. I’d be done by July next year, all things being equal. For dreams? I just want to excel in this media industry. I will continue to put in the work and give it my best until God says, “It’s your time.”
I certainly do not plan on having more children, at least for the next three years—I haven’t recovered yet. I plan to train, love, and give my all to the little angel I presently have. I plan to achieve and excel in all things with my lovely husband, and I know we will. We work really hard.
Peace Eze Abonyi’s journey is a powerful reminder that motherhood doesn’t mean pressing pause on your dreams. She has faced fear head-on—whether it was returning to school after years away, navigating postpartum depression, or stepping back into the media industry after a long break. Through it all, she has chosen to show up, to keep going, and to trust that her dreams are still valid.
Her story isn’t just about career success; it’s about faith, resilience, and the power of taking the next step—even when afraid. For any mom struggling with doubt, wondering if she can truly balance it all, Peace’s journey is proof that it’s possible. It may not be easy, but with the right mindset, support, and unwavering trust in God, you can create a life where both your family and your dreams thrive.
If you’re looking for a charismatic event host, red carpet compere, TV presenter, or media professional who brings excellence and heart to every project, Peace Eze Abonyi is the woman for the job. Her presence is electric, her voice captivating, and her ability to command a stage unmatched.
To Connect with Peace & Book Her for Your Next Event, find her here on Instagram @peacemyks
Contact Email: helloepeaceeze@email.com
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