Dreaming In Diaspora: Recent Episodes
Tito Oladejo
Welcome to the Dreaming In Diaspora podcast (The DID Pod), where millennial, first-generation African immigrant business owners share their business stories and how they've cracked the code in owning their space in Canada. This podcast is for you if you're young, a first-gen African immigrant in Canada, and an aspiring entrepreneur, who wants to do it like they did. Ready to make your dreams come true? Let's go!
Skill, passion and BIG ENERGY are the names of the game in Episode 5 of the DID Pod with Mista DRE. From beginnings in music and event promotion, now to being the heartbeat of every event as EmCee extraordinaire, podcaster of The Backyard Bants Show and founder of the entertainment hub, TheTalkativeX, Mista Dre is a moving train.
And In this episode, he shares everything about how to stay sane, keep it together and make waves as the solopreneur brand himself.
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GUEST CONTACT DETAILS
- Mista Dre: @mistadre_ (Instagram)
- The Backyard Bants Show: @backyardbantss(Instagram)
- TheTalkativeX: @thetalkativex (Instagram)
Join the DID Gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the.didpod/
Connect with Tito, your host:
https://www.instagram.com/tito.oladejo/––Music Credits–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
LEVELS | Afrobeat | Royalty Free Music | No Copyright | Afrobeat Music | Free Afrobeat Instrumental
https://youtu.be/BhyT1VygE0A
Creative Commons — Attribution - CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Affiliated YouTube channel | https://www.youtube.com/c/KaseemBada
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When you're building a Non-profit Organization, when you're building ANYTHING, it's never a one-person business. You'll need a solid team and partnerships aligned with your goals and vision. And that's what author, founder, speaker, global inspiration, and all-around bright light, Emi Oseni-Elamah has been able to grow and achieve with the Living Meaningfully brand in the past 5 years.
In this episode, you'll hear all about:
- How the Living Meaningfully brand was born from her first book at 25
- Why the brand focuses on motivating and nurturing a purposeful life for young adults in Canada
- What to look out for when picking your team members and brand partners.
AND MORE...
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GUEST CONTACT DETAILS
- Living Meaningfully: @living_meaningfully (Instagram)
- Emi Oseni-Elamah: @emi_elamah(Instagram)
Join the DID Gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the.didpod/
Connect with Tito, your host:
https://www.instagram.com/tito.oladejo/––Music Credits–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
LEVELS | Afrobeat | Royalty Free Music | No Copyright | Afrobeat Music | Free Afrobeat Instrumental
https://youtu.be/BhyT1VygE0A
Creative Commons — Attribution - CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Affiliated YouTube channel | https://www.youtube.com/c/KaseemBada
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If you're just starting out and struggling to find new clients or maintain good client relationships in your business, Enem Odeh has a few tips and tricks for you in Season 1 Ep. 3 of the DID Pod. Enem Odeh is the Creative Director and Founder of Blue Clouds Photography, and also one of the baddest photographers to ever do it. In this episode, you learn:
- Enem's foundations as a creative
- How to get that first client
- Client red flags and green flags to look out for as a first-time entrepreneur
Press play and share with someone you know would love this!
GUEST CONTACT DETAILS
- Blue Clouds Photography: @bluecloudsphotos (Instagram)
Join the DID Gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the.didpod/
Connect with Tito, your host:
https://www.instagram.com/tito.oladejo/––Music Credits–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
LEVELS | Afrobeat | Royalty Free Music | No Copyright | Afrobeat Music | Free Afrobeat Instrumental
https://youtu.be/BhyT1VygE0A
Creative Commons — Attribution - CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Affiliated YouTube channel | https://www.youtube.com/c/KaseemBada
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On Season 1 Ep. 2 of the DID Pod, I have the most candid chat with Tonye and Andrew, co-founders of Best Shawarma Toronto, the best spot for exclusive Nigerian shawarma and street food in the entire Greater Toronto Area. In this episode we discuss:
- The foundations of Best Shawarma in Canada
- How they got the seed funding to get the business running
- Different money management methods and strategies for business growth
- AND MORE MONEY MATTERS
GUEST CONTACT DETAILS
- Best Shawarma Toronto: @bestshawarmato (Instagram)
Join the DID Gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the.didpod/
Connect with Tito, your host:
https://www.instagram.com/tito.oladejo/ ––Music Credits–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
LEVELS | Afrobeat | Royalty Free Music | No Copyright | Afrobeat Music | Free Afrobeat Instrumental
https://youtu.be/BhyT1VygE0A
Creative Commons — Attribution - CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Affiliated YouTube channel | https://www.youtube.com/c/KaseemBada
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On the pilot episode of the DID Pod, I have a chat with Yvonne Ben, founder of The Kscope, a community that connects Africans in Canada to experiences that make them feel like they're back home. In this episode we discuss:
- The very beginning of The Kscope
- The story behind one of the most interesting brand names ever, "The Kscope"
- Steps you must take before you even work out a business plan
- How to properly register your business name and category in Canada
RESOURCES SHARED IN THIS EPISODE
Book- MAKING DOLLARS: A Guide For Africans Starting a Business Abroad by Dami Eluyera.
GUEST CONTACT DETAILS
- Yvonne Ben: @yvonne_ben (Instagram)
- The KScope: @thekscope (Instagram)
Join the DID Gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the.didpod/
Connect with Tito, your host:
https://www.instagram.com/tito.oladejo/ ––Music Credits–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
LEVELS | Afrobeat | Royalty Free Music | No Copyright | Afrobeat Music | Free Afrobeat Instrumental
https://youtu.be/BhyT1VygE0A
Creative Commons — Attribution - CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Affiliated YouTube channel | https://www.youtube.com/c/KaseemBada
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In this episode, you meet your host, get all the gist about the Dreaming In Diaspora Podcast and learn what to expect in Season 1. Don't forget to subscribe on Spotify and share with your friends who you know will love this space.
Join the DID Gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the.didpod/
Connect with Tito:
https://www.instagram.com/tito.oladejo/
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EndSars | Afrobeat | Royalty Free Music | No Copyright | Afrobeat Music | Free Afrobeat Instrumental
https://youtu.be/3rXlF2aA07Q
Creative Commons — Attribution - CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Affiliated YouTube channel | https://www.youtube.com/c/KaseemBada
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🎵 Track Info:
Title: EndSars
by Kaseem Bada - Million Dollar Challenge
Genre and Mood: Afrobeat Music + Funky
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