Sudanese-American musician and ethnomusicologist Alsarah (leader of the band Alsarah & The Nubatones) sits down Susy Oludele, a Nigerian-American natural-hair stylist who's worked with Beyoncé and Solange.

Hear them talk about what it's like to follow your dreams as children of immigrants while navigating family pressure, societal norms, and all-too-common 9-5 layoffs.

Read more about their journeys at 100women.okayafrica.com. Follow the hashtag #Okay100Women all month long to see more women from this year's OkayAfrica 100 Women list.