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 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 backgroundHow being in a different field made him realize his true calling in techHow his sacrifices taught him humilityThe important role his wife played in his journeyHis strategies on building networks for his businessesHow he is managing multiple businesses.His definition of successLessons and tips for entrepreneurs.Headway Idea Labs Info LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook - Headway Idea LabsWebsite - 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 backgroundHow losing his parents at a young age challenged him to be more intentional about lifeHis determination to achieve success by working hard and taking on many jobs How he was able to get funding for collegeWhat led to writing his book, Laddering your SuccessThe opportunities he encountered as a result of networkingHis  passion to build a platform that supports people and businesses to achieve successHis definition of success Lessons and tips for entrepreneursLaddering Your Success Info LinkedIn, Youtube, Facebook- Laddering Your SuccessWebsite- ladderingyoursuccess.comBeyond 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/ Subscribe  and Review Please subscribe to BAM Podcast on iTunes to get notifications of new episodes as soon as they are published. Leaving a review increases BAM's visibility and helps to improve episodes as needed.

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 educationHow and when she discovered her passion for teaching and leadership Her experience as a teacher and how that has impacted her lifeThe 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 successAdvise 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 https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Subscribe  and Review Please subscribe to BAM Podcast on iTunes to get notifications of new episodes as soon as they are published. Leaving a review increases BAM's visibility and helps to improve episodes as needed.

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/ Subscribe  and Review Please subscribe to BAM Podcast on iTunes to get notifications of new episodes as soon as they are published. Leaving a review increases BAM's visibility and helps to improve episodes as needed.

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 Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin: @beyondafricamagazine Twitter: @beyondafricamag Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Subscribe  and Review Please subscribe to BAM Podcast on iTunes to get notifications of new episodes as soon as they are published. Leaving a review increases BAM's visibility and helps to improve episodes as needed.

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 Beyond Africa Magazine (BAM) Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin: @beyondafricamagazine Twitter: @beyondafricamag Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube page to watch interview sessions and inspirational videos. Subscribe  and Review Please subscribe to BAM Podcast on iTunes to get notifications of new episodes as soon as they are published. Leaving a review increases BAM's visibility and helps to improve episodes as needed.

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, -          Her origin and educational background -          How her love for Math and passion for teaching children became the foundation of her entrepreneurial journey -          The initial believe that entrepreneurship was not for her -          Her discovery of Kumon Franchise and how it aligns with her passion -          Factors that contributed to successfully starting a Kumon franchise business -          Adapting to being a business owner and lessons learned  -          Managing a new business during the pandemic -          Steps taken to scale in business -          Advise for unsure and budding entrepreneurs Sola’s Details Learn about Kumon- www.kumon.com/indianapolis-north-keystone Instagram- @kumon_indianapolis_n.keystone Beyond Africa Magazine (BAM) Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin: @beyondafricamagazine Twitter: @beyondafricamag Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube page to watch interview sessions and inspirational videos. Subscribe  and Review Please subscribe to BAM Podcast on iTunes to get notifications of new episodes as soon as they are published. Leaving a review increases BAM's visibility and helps to improve episodes as needed.

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- [email protected] Website- askwole.com Instagram- @otunbawole Order Wole's Book Here Beyond Africa Magazine (BAM) Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin: @beyondafricamagazine Twitter: @beyondafricamag Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube page to watch interview sessions and inspirational videos. Subscribe  and Review I encourage you to subscribe to BAM Podcast on iTunes to get notifications of new episodes as soon as they are published. Leaving a review increases BAM's visibility and helps to improve episodes as needed.

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 Subscribe  and Review I encourage you to subscribe to BAM Podcast on iTunes to get notifications of new episodes as soon as they are published. Leaving a review increases BAM's visibility and helps to improve episodes as needed. Subscribe to  Beyond Africa Magazine Youtube Page to watch interview sessions and inspirational videos. Beyond Africa Magazine (BAM) Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin: @beyondafricamagazine Twitter: @beyondafricamag Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/

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. About Beyond Africa Magazine (BAM) Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin: @beyondafricamagazine  Twitter: @beyondafricamag  Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/

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 About Beyond Africa Magazine (BAM) Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin: @beyondafricamagazine  Twitter: @beyondafricamag  Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com https://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/