BAM Podcast: Recent Episodes
Funke Oladele
BAM Podcast brings inspiration to its audience by sharing stories of successful Africans in diaspora, their challenges and strategies to overcoming barriers and eventually achieving success. This podcast will cover tips and tricks, and topics relevant to achieving success with the aim of motivating BAM podcast's listeners to venture out and achieve their dreams.
Episode 44 - The guest featured in this episode is Jeff Osuji, a podcast host, a real estate agent, broker, and investor. He is also the CEO and Founder of Event Noire, an events ticketing platform, and Events by Pyramid, an events marketing and production company.
Jeff shares,
- His family and educational background
- How he started seeking and creating a safe space for people similar to him
- His building blocks on starting a business
- How he creates solutions whenever he looks at racism, poverty, and discrimination.
- How he pivoted and leveraged his skills during the pandemic
- How he help families own homes
- How he succeeded in real estate during the pandemic
- His newly launched podcast that discusses about inspiration and motivation
- His advice on how to build a sustainable business
- His definition of success
Jeff Osuji’s Info
- Instagram & Twitter - @jeffosuji @eventnoirehq
- Apple & Spotify - Art of the Party Podcast
- Email - jeff@eventnoire.com
- Website - eventnoire.com
Beyond Africa Magazine Info
Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin:@beyondafricamagazine
Twitter: @beyondafricamag
Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com
https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Episode 43 - The guest featured in this episode is Kamapala Chukwuka, a children’s book author, a Branding Coach, and the Founder of Inspired Creative Hub Digital Marketing Agency. She describes how motherhood has been an inspiring factor in her life.
Kamapala shares,
- Her family and educational background
- The start of her coaching journey
- The story behind her children’s book
- The process of being a self-published author
- Her reasons for choosing to be an author
- Her digital marketing agency and the services they offer
- How she redefined success to fit her actual life
Kamapala Chukwuka’s Info
- Instagram & Twitter - @kamapala_c
- Facebook - Kamapala C or @kamchuks12
- LinkedIn - Kamapala Chukwuka
- Website - kamapalac.com
Beyond Africa Magazine Info
Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin:@beyondafricamagazine
Twitter: @beyondafricamag
Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com
https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Episode 42 - The guest featured in this episode is Lola Dada-Olley, an attorney, a disability inclusion advocate and the host of Not Your Mama’s Autism podcast. She shares her family’s multi-generational autism journey as an inspiration to let others know that they are not alone.
Lola shares,
- Her family and educational background
- The challenges she faced as being the first known black family in an all white neighborhood
- Her turning point on becoming an attorney
- How she handled a life with family members with autism
- Her definition of autism
- How the pandemic gave her one of the best opportunities
- How she redefined success to fit her actual life
Not Your Mama’s Autism Info
- Facebook, Instagram - @notyourmamasautism
- Website - notyourmamasautism.com
- Google, Spotify, Apple Podcast - Not Your Mama’s Autism
Beyond Africa Magazine Info
Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin:@beyondafricamagazine
Twitter: @beyondafricamag
Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com
https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Episode 41 - The guest featured in this episode is Shida Oye an engineer, a certified financial educator, financial coach, and Founder of Investing Padi. She educates and empowers people especially African immigrants abut money matters.
Shida shares,
- Her family and educational background
- Her “Foundation Years” in Nigeria
- How she paved her way into the financial field
- The role imposter syndrome plays in people’s lives
- How she built her community
- Publishing an ebook that discusses the basics of stock market
- How to make your money be smarter
- Lessons and tips for people seeking financial freedom
Investing Padi Info
- Instagram, Twitter - Investing Padi
- Website - investingpadi.com
Beyond Africa Magazine Info
Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin:@beyondafricamagazine
Twitter: @beyondafricamag
Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com
https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Episode 40 - The guest featured in this episode is Wesley Okeke, CEO and founder of Headway Idea Labs and CUBIO Innovation Center. Headway Labs is a business and technology commercialization company that facilitates the building and launching of tech innovations. CUBIO Innovation Center is a healthcare accelerator and collaborative platform that supports the development of innovative technologies
Wesleyhares,
- His family and educational background
- How being in a different field made him realize his true calling in tech
- How his sacrifices taught him humility
- The important role his wife played in his journey
- His strategies on building networks for his businesses
- How he is managing multiple businesses.
- His definition of success
- Lessons and tips for entrepreneurs.
Headway Idea Labs Info
- LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook - Headway Idea Labs
- Website - headwayidealabs.com
Beyond Africa Magazine Info
Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin:@beyondafricamagazine
Twitter: @beyondafricamag
Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com
https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Episode 39- The guest featured in this episode is Festus Amoye, Author of Laddering your Success and Founder of education tech company that focuses on supporting students toward purpose-driven success pathway in their pursuit of a career.
Festus shares,
- His family and educational background
- How losing his parents at a young age challenged him to be more intentional about life
- His determination to achieve success by working hard and taking on many jobs
- How he was able to get funding for college
- What led to writing his book, Laddering your Success
- The opportunities he encountered as a result of networking
- His passion to build a platform that supports people and businesses to achieve success
- His definition of success
- Lessons and tips for entrepreneurs
Laddering Your Success Info
- LinkedIn, Youtube, Facebook- Laddering Your Success
- Website- ladderingyoursuccess.com
Beyond Africa Magazine Info
Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin:@beyondafricamagazine
Twitter: @beyondafricamag
Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com
https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Episode 38: The guest featured in this episode is Tolu Owoyemi, Digital Marketing Agency, CEO Mastermind your Agency, a digital marketing agency and host of Mastermind your Life podcast.
Mr. Owoyemi shares the following,
How he started out early in life
Transitioning from college to joining the military
How the idea of starting a digital marketing business was conceived from reading a book
The importance and benefit of marketing
Marketing strategies used in his marketing business
What brings fulfillment in doing business
Challenges faced as an entrepreneur
Advise to business leaders about how to approach marketing and what is needed to succeed
Tolu's personal definition- "Accomplishing the vision God has given you."
Connect with Tolu
- Instagram- @toluowoyemi
- Subscribe to and listen to Mastermind your Life Podcast with Tolu Owoyemi
Beyond Africa Magazine Info
Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin:@beyondafricamagazine
Twitter: @beyondafricamag
Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com
https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/
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Episode 37: Tokunbo Okulaja, an Author, Entrepreneur, Life Coach, Pastor, and Teacher.
In 2013, Tokunbo joined Teach For America. She started her career as a lead teacher. Tokunbo served as a lead teacher in underserved communities in Mississippi, Louisiana, Illinois, and North Carolina for seven years.
In 2019, Tokunbo became the CEO and Founder of Tokunbo The Leader LLC. Tokunbo The Leader LLC is designed to help leaders discover VIP- Voice, Identity, and Purpose so that they dominate in their destiny! She also is the founder of Write Your Book Academy, Authorpreneur School, and TTL Publishing where she helps Christian women of influence write, publish, and sell their faith-based books. Tokunbo has published four books of her own. She currently resides in North Carolina where she continues blazing trails in the areas of leadership and education.
In this Episode, she shared the following,
- Summary of her early life and education
- How and when she discovered her passion for teaching and leadership
- Her experience as a teacher and how that has impacted her life
- The vision and focus she has as the CEO and Founder of Tokunbo the Leader LLC (being a leader’s leader)
- Her authorship journey with including books she has published
- The story behind establishing, Write Your Book Academy
- The strategies she is adopting in effectively managing her businesses and schedule.
- Her unique definition of success
- Advise for someone who has many things they want to do and are confused about how to put the pieces together.
Connect with Tokunbo
To learn more about Tokunbo's services, books and booking, visit her website- www.tokunbotheleader.com
Facebook & Instagram- @Tokunbotheleader
Beyond Africa Magazine Info
Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin:@beyondafricamagazine
Twitter: @beyondafricamag
Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com
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Episode 36- This Episode features Caroline Mbithi, a nurse, author, and founder of Destined with Greatness. She shares her journey to health and wellness and entrepreneurship.
She discussed,
Her early childhood, education, and migration from Kenya to the US.
How her experience in Nursing led to a wellness discovery
The health transformation she had through healthier lifestyle choices after being diagnosed with cancer
The opportunity to combine personal health experience with nursing expertise to become a Holistic Healthpreneur and Health coach.
Identifying an avenue to explore her passion for journalism through podcasting.
The process of becoming an Author
How she started advocating against domestic violence following personal experience.
Starting Destined with Greatness Podcast, "empowering women to rise up and step into their God-given greatness and purpose"
Caroline Mbithi Contact Details
Facebook & Instagram-@carolinembithidey
Beyond Africa Magazine Info
Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin:@beyondafricamagazine
Twitter: @beyondafricamag
Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com
https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/
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Episode 35: The guest featured in this Episode is a human rights and international law expert and United Nations Peace Ambassador. He is the Principal Partner of Adeola Oyinlade & Co; a fully serviced law firm based in Lagos and founder of Constitutional Rights Awareness and Liberty Initiative (CRALI); an organization with renowned commitment dated back to year 2012, harnessing and bringing the benefits of human rights simplification, probono legal services to the people in Nigeria.
Mr. Oyinlade uses his legal expertise and technological skills as tools of social engineering and problem-solving in Nigeria and the continent of Africa.
Mr. Adeola has received awards as the 2018 Human Rights Law Expert of the Year Laureat by the International Bar Association and in 2021 by the American Bar association.
Mr. Oyinlade in this episode shares,
About his early life and education
What led you him the field of Law and Why Human Rights Law
The discouragements he encountered while pursing a human rights career?
What motivated him to start his own law firm.
What contributed to him International recognitions
His daily motivation and the satisfaction he derives from being a human rights lawyer
Advise for someone who considering studying law
What a lawyer who hopes to open their law firm should consider before opening.
Adeola Oyinlade’s Info
Website: http://adeolaoyinlade.com
Website: https://knowyourrightsnigeria.com
LinkedIn- Adeola Oyinlade
Beyond Africa Magazine Info
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Twitter: @beyondafricamag
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Welcome to episode 34 on BAM podcast. The guest featured in this episode is JC Ricks, an Entrepreneur, Chef and the owner of dandelion cafe in Houston, Texas.
JC shares the following,
His background and how he discovered his passion for cooking.
What he did to hone in on his passion
Challenges faced in the process of becoming a professional Chef
The reality of being an entrepreneur
How his partnership with his wife has led to a growing business.
How the restaurant’s annual revenue went from $250,000/$300,000 to $1,000,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The plan to open a 2nd Dandelion Cafe location
Advice to someone who has a passion but doesn’t know how to turn it into a business.
- Hone your passion.
- Figure out the best way for you to market yourself.
- Follow your passion and monetize it and just letting people know
About Dandelion
Social Media- @Dandelion Houston
Website- https://dandelionhouston.com
5405 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401
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Episode 33: The guest featured in this episode is Sola Arowolo, an entrepreneur, owner of a Kumon Franchise and an Instructor. Kumon is a structured, proven self-learning Math and reading program which gives children critical thinking skills.
The session entails Sola sharing the following,
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Her origin and educational background
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How her love for Math and passion for teaching children became the foundation of her entrepreneurial journey
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The initial believe that entrepreneurship was not for her
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Her discovery of Kumon Franchise and how it aligns with her passion
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Factors that contributed to successfully starting a Kumon franchise business
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Adapting to being a business owner and lessons learned
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Managing a new business during the pandemic
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Steps taken to scale in business
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Advise for unsure and budding entrepreneurs
Sola’s Details
Learn about Kumon- www.kumon.com/indianapolis-north-keystone
Instagram- @kumon_indianapolis_n.keystone
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Episode 32: The guest featured in this episode is Dr. Adewole Omogunsoye, Entrepreneur, Author, and Real Estate Broker managing businesses in the US and in Africa. He shares how he started his entrepreneurial journey from childhood, inspired by his grandparents. He also discussed his immigration process and his educational path leading up to graduation. Adewole also shares the challenges of graduating from University during the recession in 2009 and being unable to get a job. He quickly realized he would need to create a job for himself and later learned about real estate which he has been able to successfully build a business in as a Broker in Houston Texas. Wole’s passion for his hometown Ile-Oluji in Ondo State Nigera has also led to his establishment of a real estate business there to create jobs for graduates and to give back to his community.
Wole recently obtained a Ph.D in Entrepreneurship and published a book titled, “Financial Literacy for Immigrant Entrepreneurs.” He is passionate about educating and empowering entrepreneurs.
Connect with Adewole
Email- Adewoleo@gmail.com
Website- askwole.com
Instagram- @otunbawole
Order Wole's Book Here
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Episode 31 on BAM Podcast
The guest featured in this episode is, Toyin Umesiri, a Global Influencer, Live Show and Summit Host, International Business Consultant, CEO of Nazaru and Founder of the acclaimed Trade with Africa Business Summit. Through her global platforms, events, masterclasses and workshops, Toyin provides business, trade and investment guidance, insights and connections to her stakeholders both in the public and private sectors. Toyin served as Strategist to executives at Walmart HQ and left corporate to follow her passion for advancing trade and business.
In this Episode, Toyin shares,
- Her awakening experience after her father's demise
- The steps she took to transition from corporate America to focus more on her passion
- How she advances international trade and business through her company Nazaru
- The details about the Annual Trade Summit she hosts
- Her personal experience trading with Africa
- The challenges and benefits associated with international trading
- A quick guide to getting started with international trading
- Her definition of Success
Toyin Umesiri's Info.
Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn- @ ToyinUmesiri
Website - www.toyinumesiri.com
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Episode 30: This episode focuses on how the thought of perfection is a limiting factor in working toward achieving success.
Funke encourages BAM's listeners to avoid being limited by the idea of perfection and be more focused on the reality of achieving their goals and aspirations.
Be informed that perfection does not exist! Listen to full episode to learn more.
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Episode 29: Opeyemi Ojo is the CEO of Orire Organics, a skin and hair care business focused on providing healthy, and organic products to customers. She is currently an Epidemiology&Population Health Informatics Ph.D. Candidate.
Ope Ojo, in this episode, shares the following,
1. Her humble beginning including educational background
2. How her healthy lifestyle choices led to a business launch
3. The marketing strategies she adopted to grow her business
4. How prioritizing her customers' health has led to the creation of new and improved products.
5. The struggles of being an entrepreneur with multiple responsibilities and how she is balancing time
6. The growth process of Orire Organics and how business is currently doing.
7.Entrepreneurial lessons learned.
Connect with Ope Ojo and get Orire Organics Products
FB & Instagram- @orireorganics
Website- Orireorganics.com
Products are available on Amazon, walmart, ebay, etsy. e.t.c
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Episode 28: The guest featured in this episode is Teeklef, an Artist, Producer, Song Writer, and Entrepreneur. He is the CEO of record label, HipNavi Sounds.
During this interview,Teeklef shares,
His story from childhood and how he discovered his singing talent
How his mother played a major role in encouraging him to join the choir to nurture his talent
His decision-making process to pursue music as a career while he was in college
The process of starting off his music career and the challenges of finding fair deals
Some life experiences that led to a hiatus in his music career
The rebirth of Teeklef and the founding of his record label, Hipnavi Sound
How his focus shifted from personal accomplishments to using his platform to help others achieve their dreams.
Advice to anyone interest in pursuing a music career to be willing to make sacrifices and give it all it takes.
Social Media Handles:
@teeklef
@Hipnavi
Phone Number: 317-992-6178
Email: hipnavisound@gmail.com
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The guest featured in this episode of BAM Podcast is Producer and Music Artist, Izzy Squize, Ibrahim Sesay. He is the founder of Native Music Group LLC, a music production company which is also focused on mentoring other producers and artist.
Izzy in this episode shares,
1. How he fell in love with music and how he has developed his talent
2. The process of choosing a field of study in sound production in school
3. What makes his brand unique with a touch of African beat
4. What any aspiring artist should do or consider before pursuing a music career.
Connect with Izzy
Instagram- IzzyslOfficial
FB- IzzySL
Spotify- IzzySL
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Episode 26: BAM interviews Entrepreneur, Attorney, Founder of Bed & Roses Housing Management and BNB from Scratch course. Her company has hosted and managed over 20 short-term rentals on Airbnb since 2014.
In this Episode, Nana shares her story on how she started out as a lawyer with a marketing background. She has always had an entrepreneurial mindset right from when she was younger, and growing up, Nana became a Real estate agent part-time while in college, buying and selling houses in the DC metropolitan area.
In 2014, after getting laid off from her job, Nana started doing short-term rentals with her apartment and later found other opportunities to co-host and manage other people’s properties. As she mastered the business more, she focused on building her clientele and has been able to build a profitable housing management business. Nana now teaches others how to get started with short-term rentals with her BNB from the scratch course.
Nana's interview session with BAM is almost a mini crash course on short-term rentals as she breaks down the details on how to get started, what it takes, and her personal experience including financial returns. She shares the three options of short-term rentals, which are, renting out space in your house, Co-Hosting, and Master leasing (rent/sublet).
Finally, Nana wraps up the session by sharing advice to anyone on how easy it can be to get started with short-term rentals and not letting their fears get in the way.
Connect with Nana Alice Nyarko
Instagram- Nana Alice Nyarko
Website- www.nanaalicenyarko.com
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BAM features Adeola Fadumiye's story in this 25th episode of BAM Podcast. Adeola is the Founder and CEO of Crys & Tiana, a podcast production and management company. She helps coaches, strategists, and lifestyle brands launch, manage and grow their podcasts. She also moonlights as a writer and editor. She writes at the intersection of faith, feminism, and entrepreneurship, and edits multicultural and Christian fiction. Her work has appeared in Radiant Health, Big Cartel and mater mea.
Adeola earned her Bachelors of Science in Mass Communication from Winona State University, and her Master in Public Health from George Washington University. She is a StartingBloc Fellow and alumni of the THREAD at Yale: Storytelling in Modern Media program. She lives in the Washington DC metro area.
Adeola went down memory lane to share her journey as a writer, as highlighted below;
1. How her father's love for books sparked her interest in reading and writing.
2. How she wrote her first book at 8 years old
3. How her experience in the corporate world led to discovering her purpose as a writer
4. How starting out with a passion for writing alone reflected in financial returns
5. How investing in learning the business of writing improved her brand
6. How she is evolving as a story-teller through various mediums
7. How as a podcast producer, Adeola helps people tell stories through podcasting,
8. How her journey is leading toward her ultimate goal of becoming a film-producer
9. Adeola finally offered success tips to budding and experienced writers.
Contact Adeola.
Instagram- Adeola.Fadumiye
Facebook- Adeola Fadumiye
WebsitesWriting/Editing Services- www.adeolafadumiye.com
Podcast Management- www.crysandtiana.com
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In this episode 24 of the BAM Podcast, Jackline Waziri, Poet and Author of Mwana, was interviewed, sharing the story behind her becoming a Poet.
She shared the following details in this episode;
- How she moved to the UK from Tanzania at age 7
- How she discovered her passion for writing poetry as a teenager and family history with poetry
- Her educational background and how that has developed her writing skills more
- How she decided to write a book of poetry in 2020
- The process of self-publishing her book and how she has been marketing her book.
- How mentorship and networking was instrumental in the publishing of her book
- The reality of how financially rewarding poetry is.
- The secrets to succeeding as a Poet.
Contact Jackline Waziri
Facebook and Instagram- Jackline Waziri
Website- https://jacklinewaziri.com/
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In this 23rd episode of the BAM Podcast, Entertainer Clifford Owusu is the featured guest. He is a Comedian, Dancer, and HR Professional. Owusu started out with a sheer passion for music and making people happy. He spent his early life getting educated, thereby graduating college and starting a career in Human resources. His passion for music and dedication to doing what he loves eventually shot him into the limelight in 2013 with one viral video post.
He shared the following details in this interview session;
- How he started with his love for music, dancing, and making people laugh
- How it took eight years of doing what he loves and posting his performances online before having a breakthrough
- How he learned the hard way before officially branding
- How he is managing a full time 9-5 job and being a full-time entertainer
- How he comes up with his skits
- Advice to aspiring entertainers on what it takes to be an entertainer
Contact Clifford Owusu
Instagram: @cliffordowusu
Website: https://beacons.ai/kappacinco
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Episode 22: Interview with the founder of ROOTs Technology, Tolu Oyeniyi (TJ). He is a self-taught software engineer, investor, entrepreneur, and YouTuber. He founded ROOTs Technology as coding and career prep program where he helps newbies learn to code and prepare for job search.
Tolu shares the following about his entrepreneurial journey,
- How he started out as Business Analyst earning about $37,000 Annually
- How he started teaching himself how to code and switched careers to become a software Engineer
- The challenges he has encountered as an entrepreneur
- How he started his coding and career prep program
- How having a professional marketing team is increasing sales and revenue
- How he started a youtube channel that became a sales funnel for his business
About Tolu Oyeniyi
Website: https://rootstechnology.info/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGd4lXLPBFHgbxYyO5s2tlA
Marketing services mentioned: https://queendigital.co/links/
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Twitter- @beyondafricamag
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Websites
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Episode 21: This solo episode is a wakeup call for you to bring your dreams to life and also provides information on what to expect from BAM Podcast in 2021 .
It's usually a daunting feeling when you have an idea and don't know how to go about it. In this episode, you will learn steps to take toward launching your dreams. Don't let your dreams be too scary for you to bring to life. Just Go for it!!
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Email info@beyondafricamagazine.com Indicate you interest in a 3-part webinar series to provide step-by step guide to launching your idea in 2021.
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In this 20th Episode of BAM Podcast, the guest interviewed is Viola Llewellyn, the co-founder and President of Ovamba Solutions, Inc. Ovamba Solutions Inc. is an award winning African “TradeTech” company that creates culturally attuned technologies for Financial Institutions.
Ms. Llewellyn was listed in the “Digital Undivided Report” as one of only 34* Black women in the USA to have raised more than $1 million for a technology company as featured in the April issue of Vanity Fair Magazine. She is listed on Innovate Finance’s 2016, 2017 & 2018 “Women in FinTech Power List”, and on “Latice80’s Top 100 Women in Fintech 2019” (https://www.lattice80.com/top100-women-in-fintech-2019/) list. Ms. Llewellyn is further distinguished by being the first Female African Tech Founder to speak at both “Slush”, Helsinki and “Slush, Tokyo” – yearly events that are billed as the biggest gathering of innovators, funders, startups and entrepreneurs in Europe and Asia respectively. In late 2018, her TED Talk was included as part of the “Reboot” Series with Boston Consulting Group. Ms. Llewellyn is a published author of the The Brooking’s Institute’s “Foresight Africa 2019” article, ‘Winning in Africa’s FinTech: The Ovamba Way’ https://www.brookings.edu/blog/africa-in-focus/2019/02/26/winningin-africas-fintech-the-ovamba-way/, and the Wilson Centers’ “Africa: Year In Review 2019” https://www.wilsoncenter.org/publication/africa-year-review-2019.
In this Episode, Ms Llewellyn shares the following,
- How she wanted to be a Genetic Engineer at age 9
- How she got a head start with her career at fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Unisys, KPMG, e.t.c.
- How she and her business partner started Ovamba solutions and focused on the African market.
- How Ovamba’s solutions combine innovative Sharia compliant structures with eCommerce, logistics, and business services to drive financial inclusion and promote growth.
- The challenges of starting up in Africa while living in the US and the major role her team has been playing in moving the business forward
- How Ovamba solutions has grown over the last 8 years
- The challenges of being a woman in tech.
- She finally shares advise entrepreneurial advice.
Visit Ovamba Solutions' Website
Ovamba.com
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BAM Podcast features Bunmi Akintomide, a Systems Specialist Manager at Salesforce and Entrepreneur. He is the founder of Indy Black Millenials, Shop black Indy, and Afroyounited Podcast. He is passionate about using technology to connect people and dedicates his time to community services.
In this Episode, Bunmi shares the following,
- His family and educational background
- How he discovered his passion for technology
- How he works his way up in his profession
- How he uses technology to address community needs around him
- How and why he founded Indy Black Millenials, Shop Black Indy, and AfroUnited Podcast.
- Advise for any one who is interested in the tech field.
Connect with Bunmi
Linkedin: BunmiA
Websites: www.indyblackmillenials.com
www.shopblackindy.com
www. afroyounited.com
BAM's Info
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This 18th Episode of BAM Podcast is about Social Entrepreneur, Aisha Addo. She is the founder of Power to Girls, a Non-profit organization that focuses on empowering girls with focus on mentorship. Aisha has recently developed a ride sharing service, Drive Her app which is tailored to women to promote safety and empowerment. Aisha is the recipient of the Young Black and Gifted Award for community Service and she was named a Black Diversity Group Role Model. She is also one of the100 Black Women to Watch in Canada and among the 150 Black Women making history in Toronto.
In this session, Aisha shares the following,
- Information about her family and educational background
- How she discovered she had a different passion from her chosen career
- How an experience led her into mentorship
- How she started her Non-profit organization, Power to Girls
- The challenges she encountered as an entrepreneur
- How long it took to get funding for her Non- profit business
- How she was able to scale and reach out to many more girls
- The fulfillment she finds in mentoring girls and empowering women
- How she developed Drive Her App
- Lessons learned and advise to aspiring entrepreneurs
Find out more about Aisha Addo
Instagram: @aishaafua
Instagram: @aishaaddo
Website: https://aishaaddo.com/
BAM Info
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This Episode on BAM Podcast is about Business Coach and Online Marketing Strategist, Sandra Kemayou. She has a master’s degree in psychology and worked a few years in that field before transitioning to become a Business Analyst. With an entrepreneurial mindset right from childhood, Sandra has ventured into several businesses over the years and honed in on her skills by starting a Coaching business to empower women to build profitable coaching businesses.
Sandra shares the following details in this Episode,
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Her early life, education and career
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How her family background fostered her entrepreneurial mindset
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How she changed her career path
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How she honed in on her coaching skills and started her coaching business
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What it took to build her brand and how she scaled
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What her coaching brand is about and strategies adopted to help clients become successful
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How she went from losing money earlier in business to making six figures, monthly
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How people can connect with her coaching business and services.
Contact Sandra
Free Training Available
FB and Instagram: @sandrakemayou
Website: www.sandrakemayou.com
BAM Podcast Info
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The guest featured in this 16th Episode of BAM Podcast, is Fatima Sesay, Journalist and PR Strategist. She is the Founder of Inside the Diaspora and a Journalist at Sahara Reporters.
She shares the following major points during her interview,
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How her early life started in Sierra Leone and how she witnessed a civil war
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How she eventually migrated to the United States
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How she discovered her passion for journalism and got started
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How her desire to work for a black owned organization led to getting a job at Sahara Reporters
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How she built her brand, Inside the Diaspora
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How she is currently using her platform to showcase and highlight issues pertaining to Africans in Diaspora
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How she focuses on impact and is determined to continue to grow her brand globally.
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How a person who is interested in journalism can get started.
Connect with Fatima
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @Insidediaspora
Email Address: insidethediaspora@gmail.com
BAM Podcast Info
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This is Episode 15 of the BAM Podcast, featuring Dr. Prince Ellis, a Ghanaian-American Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati Ohio, founder of PERN Consulting, Co-founder of the African Professionals Network (APNET), and a member of the New African Immigrants Commision (NAIC) in the state of Ohio.
Dr. Ellis is an Associate Professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Clermont and an adjunct faculty at UC Lindner College of Business. He completed his doctorate degree in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business from Argosy University. His research areas include eLearning, International Business, and Technology. He authored a book focusing on “Corporate eLearning: Impact on Employees”. He believes in service to his community. In 2018, he was appointed by the Governor of Ohio John Kasich on the Board of the Ohio New African Immigrants Commission (NAIC) and reappointed by the current Governor Mike DeWine.
Dr. Ellis shares the following in the Episode,
1. How he started off with a student visa and the challenges he encountered earlier on
2. How he was very active in student organizations and community events
3. How he became a community leader right from college
4. How the African Professionals Network was founded to bring Africans in the state of Ohio together.
5. How he became more recognized by being involved in community service on a state level.
6. How he advanced in his professional career and recently got promoted as an Associate Professor with Tenure.
7. Advice on the need for Africans to be more involved in their communities and get their voices heard.
Contact Dr. Ellis
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/princefellis
Facebook: @princeellis
APNET's Website: www.africanprofessionalsnetwork.org
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In this Final Episode of the Healthrepreneur Series, Dr. Nneka Unachukwu, Pediatrician and CEO of award winning practice, Ivy Leaque Pediatrics in Lawrenceville, Georgia shares her entrepreneurial journey.
Dr. Una went from being a great clinician with no idea how to run a business to a serial entrepreneur. Armed with her depth of experience and wealth of knowledge, she founded EntreMD, a company designed to fulfill her passion of helping physician entrepreneurs build profitable businesses. She does this through the EntreMD Podcast, conferences and coaching.
Dr. Una shares the following during this interview session,
- How she went to medical in Nigeria and how the system is different compared to the US.
- How she transitioned back to the United States for Residency
- How she determined her specialty in Medicine.
- How she started her private practice barely two years after residency
- How she honed in on her entrepreneurial and coaching skills to start EntreMD, a company that helps physicians build profitable businesses through coaching conferences, and podcast.
- The successes, awards, and highlights of her entrepreneurial journey.
- Advice to enterpreneurial and goal oriented people, especially doctors.
Dr. Una's Contact Info
Youtube: Dr. Unachukwu
Instagram: @Dr. Una
Websites: http://druna.org/
https://www.ivyleaguepediatrics.com/
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This is the 2nd Episode in the Healthrepreneur Series on BAM Podcast, which features Dr. Dami Solawon, a Doctor of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, the CEO of Caring Hearts Medical Services in Houston Texas.
In this Episode, Dr. Solawon shares the following;
1.) How her family background served as the foundation for being success-driven
2.) How she struggled with science classes earlier in life
3.) How she had always wanted to be an Accountant
4.) How she moved to the United States and eventually got into the nursing field.
5.) How determination propelled her to get her Doctorate degree and eventually open her private practice
6.) Advise for anyone considering nursing or already in the nursing field
Contact Dr. Solawon
Instagram: @Dee_Solawon
Clinic: Caring Hearts Medical Clinic.
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This the 1st Episode in the Healthrepreneur Series on BAM podcast, which features Dr. Eji Shobowale, a Podiatrist who shares her story through undergrad, medical school, residency, and the events leading up to starting her own practice.
The details of the interview session are highlighted below;
- How she started out college as an international student
- The hurdles she crossed to get into medical school
- What she did to prep for medical school
- What led to starting her own practice
- What she had to do to learn how to start a private practice
- The steps taken to start a practice such as, choosing a name for the practice, looking for a space, seeking funding. e.tc.
- How she has been able to sustain her practice till now
- Advice to her younger self and anyone aspiring to become a doctor.
Contact Dr. Sho
Instagram: @theflyfootdoctor
Youtube Channel: The Fly Foot Doctor
Website- https://www.denielfootandanklecenter.com/
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This 11th Episode is a solo Episode where I, your host, Funke Oladele celebrate 3months since launching BAM Podcast and introduce the Upcoming “Healthrepreneur” Series.
These are the highlights discussed in this Episode;
1. The process leading up to launching BAM Podcast
2. How I launched BAM Podcast in the heat of COVID-19 and lockdown
3. The tools I use for podcasting
4. Lessons learned in this first 3months
5. A recap of the guests featured and common lessons from their stories
6. Introduction of the upcoming Healthrepreneur series on BAM Podcast which will feature health professionals who own their own practices.
Tools mentioned in the session
First Mic purchased from Amazon: ATR2100 with pop filter, armstand, shock mount, and mic stand
Podcast Host: Buzzsprout, www.buzzsprout.com
Scheduling Tool: Calendly, www.calendly.com
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This is Episode 10 of the BAM Podcast and the guest interviewed is Mohamed (Momo) Dione, an Actor.
Momo shares details about his journey to becoming an Actor as highlighted below;
- How he discovered his passion for acting earlier on in life
- How he had to convince his parents of his desire to pursue acting as a career
- How he invested in himself to sharpen his acting skills by joining acting groups and finding opportunities to learn and build his career.
- How he was patient with process to start small by taking on small roles and learning the rudiments of acting
- How he eventually landed his first major role in Law and Order, Criminal Intent 2006 as the son of Whoopi Goldberg
- What motivated him to start his Youtube documentary, Momo Dione Going Home Series.
- The sucesses and recognitions achieved in his acting career.
- His advise for aspiring actors and anyone who has passion for something.
More about Momo Dione:
About Momo Dione
Momo Dione Going Home Series
Instagram: @Momodione
BAM Info
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This is Episode 9 of the BAM Podcast, the guest featured is Irene Dele-Adejumo, Founder of Omolewa Cosmetics and Chef/founder of Fruit Art USA.
Irene discusses;
How her love for putting make-up on herself and others led to her to discover the need for darker shades of makeup for women with dark skin tones.
How she started her makeup company with $2500
How she launched and promoted her businesses in Africa initially and her experience
How and why she decided to focus more on doing her makeup business in the US
How she developed her Fruit Art Business and got to be featured on Food Network and other TVchannels
What has helped her remain focused and consistent in business over the years.
She wrapped up the session by sharing advise on how to achieve success in business.
Irene's businesses and Social Media
www.Omolewamakeup.com
www.fruitartusa.com
Instagram:
@omolewa_cosmetics
@I_am_omolewa
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This is Episode 8 of the BAM Podcast which features guest, Osayi Lasisi, an attorney, a digital marketer, and a Podcaster (Co-host on Another Perspective Podcast).
Osayi discusses the following in this Episode,
Her journey starting from childhood to becoming a Lawyer
How writing her first book, “Impossible is Stupid” opened her eyes to the world of marketing
How she found her passion in digital marketing which is now her full business.
How she has helped businesses develop growth strategies through affiliate marketing and other marketing programs.
How her Faith has guided her life and decision making.
Connect with Osayi Lasisi
@Osayilasisi on Instagram and Twitter
Website: https://www.osayilasisi.com/
In this Episode, Dr. Tola discusses the following;
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How and when she knew she wanted to become a doctor
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How her personal experiences and challenges contributed to her decision to choose psychiatry
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How the stigma associated with mental health is a barrier to seeking and receiving adequate treatment.
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How the African community try to address mental health issues with spirituality instead of seeking professional help
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How the collaboration of religious leaders and mental health professionals can lead to increased knowledge about mental health for people to be able to get the treatment they need.
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How to take care of yourself and your mental health in the midst of COVID-19 crisis
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How to know when you’re misusing alcohol and having substance abuse issues
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The importance of seeking help such as therapy or counseling, seeing a psychiatrist.
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Trends of mental health issues noticed as we deal with COVID-19
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Advice for an aspiring future doctor on what to do
o Get a mentor
o Workhard
o Don’t give up easily
o Take your MCAT
- Advice for current medical school student who is considering psychiatry
o Know who you are (Handson or loves to communicate well and are your patient enough to work with people with mental health problems)
o Rotations will help you figure out what you love
o a mentor while doing your rotations
o Doing your internships/Externships.
o Don’t give up!!
Website: https://drtolats.com/
Offer for the first seven individuals to get free 15minute consultation
Email Address: info@drtolats.com
This is BAM Podcast’s first Solo Episode and sixth episode, where I, your host, Funke Oladele bring a message of hope and encouragement to my listeners audience amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
In this episode, I share;
- What I have been able to do during the COVID-19 Lockdown period
- How I launched BAM podcast in the midst of COVID-19 and I am staying on schedule
- How you can channel this lockdown positively while looking for the opportunities that lie in this time period.
- How to stay focused and encouraged through this chaotic time
Connect
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The guest featured in this 5th Episode of BAM podcast is Jummy Ogunyemi, the founder of Glammednaturallyoil, a company that produces organic hair products to improve hair and has proven to help thousands of woman around the world. Jummy has a Masters degree in Law but has channeled her passion into entrepreneurship as she found her niche and greater purpose in her organic hair product business.
Jummy discusses the following major points in this episode;
- How she explored her entrepreneurial skills and started her business with $300
- How her faith guided a lot of the decisions regarding her business such as the name of her business, the ingredients of her oils e.t.c.
- How she quit her well paying job at an Insurance company where she was the first woman to make a million dollar in sales to become a full time entrepreneur
- How her health challenges and experience with Postpartum hair-loss led her to creating organic hair products that has helped thousands of women across the globe to grow their hair.
- How she handled the legal aspect of her business and was able to protect her business
- The marketing strategies she implemented to promote her products and business (Influencer marketing, Affiliate marketing, and social media promotion)
- The progression of sales improved from selling 20bottles per month in the first few months to 2nd year 250bottles a month and 3rd year 1000bottles per month.
- How she gets fulfillment from hearing success stories of women who have experienced transformation in their hair
- Education about hair-loss issues African American women deal with, especially the different forms of Alopecia.
- How Jummy plans to scale her business by focusing on self and business-development.
- And her advice to anyone planning to start a business.
Glammed Naturally Oil Info
www.glammednaturallyoil.com
Social media: @glammednaturallyoil
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In this 4th Episode of BAM podcast, the guest featured is Jonathan Kwaku Baiden, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Founder of Baiden & Associates, a social service agency that specializes in supervised visitation to ensure the safety of children.
Johnathan discusses the following points in this episode,
- How his family values motivated him to venture into the social work career
- How he started Baiden and Associates and how he branded his services.
- How he was able to negotiate his value and build his brand presence in a liquid market in the DMV area
- How he used his marketing team to build partnerships and grow his business
- The myths, misconceptions, and reality of Social Work
- The Opportunities that exist in the social work field
- Recommendations and tips for anyone who is interested in the Social Work career.
Visit https://baiden.org/for more information about Baiden and Associates
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This is the 2nd Episode and first interview on The BAM podcast and the guest featured is Henry Keculah, Founder and CEO of 4.0.GPA, an Education Consulting Company
Henry went from being a High School teacher to owning his own company that focuses on investing in students toprepare them for college, starting from the 6th Grade. Henry was one of the Houston Business Journal's 2019 40 under 40 Honorees and has received National and local recognition for the outstanding work he is doing to make a difference in the lives of students, especially the underserved.
In this Episode, Henry shares;
- How he developed a passion for preparing students for College
- How he started 4.0. GPA with $500 and by winning Pitch Competitions
- How he grew his team
- The highlights of his entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned
Find out more about Henry Keculah and 4.0. GPA
www.40gpa.com
Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher
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The guest featured in this 3rd episode of the BAM podcast is Sonnie Njau, the Founder of Men Impact Change (MIC), a 501c Organization that honors minority men who are making positive impact in their communities, nation, and globally. MIC also coaches young boys to develop positive values that will propel them toward being successful future leaders.
Sonnie in this episode talks about;
- How she started Men Impact Change
- Values that have helped shape her mindset and approach to business
- The steps she took to start her 501c organization
- How she overcame challenges
- And lessons learned in her entrepreneurial journey
Visit www.menimpactchange.org for more information
Find @Sonnie Njau on Instagram and Facebook
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Welcome to the first episode of the Beyond Africa Magazine Podcast. In this episode, you will learn;
- What BAM podcast is all about
- Who your host is
- Who this podcast is for
- What you should expect from the BAM podcast
- How often new episodes will be posted
- How to connect.
How to connect:
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