Develop Your A-Game

After a brief hiatus, we are back with a bang for Season 3. In this episode, I’m joined by Abi Kamson , Founder of Kibainvests, an organisation which focuses on investment awareness and advocacy. She is also a civil engineer on a mission to encourage more women to pursue a a successful career in engineering as well as build a culture of financial investing. We discuss her pivot from engineering to investing and reasons why more women need to become financially empowered not just independent. Follow her Instagram channel @kibainvests for investment news and tutorials

What do you do when you are passionate about impacting lives of children and the society you live in does nothing much to support those in under privileged communities. You create the Makoko dream project of course. Makoko dream school is an educational NGO which provides free education for the children of Makoko. I had a great conversation with the self proclaimed prince of Makoko, Emmanuel Agunze. The ‘Small guy with a big God’ - A highly accomplished youth impact leader, 2018 Mandela Washington fellow. He’s determined to change the lives through education. He is also obsessed with fitness and has a passion for people. We talk about everything from his work in education, his leadership aspirations and how he stays inspired. To connect with Emmanuel and support the work of his foundation reach out via social media @makokodream www.Makoko dream.org

In episode no 14 of season 2, I had a great chat with the very accomplished and inspiring Deborah. From her days at university where she studied architecture being one of a few women on the course to her recent appointment in January 2021 as acting CEO of UPDC a leading property development company in Nigeria, Deborah always had success in her sights. She talks about her faith as one of the driving forces in her life. We also touch on the importance of mentors to help your career, the psychology of leadership, challenges faced as a female boss, why we need to encourage more women to invest in real estate. We also discuss how she stays inspired and the power of vision boarding. It was a really jam packed episode full of nuggets. Apologies for the background noise heard in this episode. To connect with Deborah in social media her Instagram handle is @deborahomeruah.

Meet the creative genius behind 23419, Nigeria’s first true crime podcast. I enjoy a very interesting conversation with this talented lady and visionary behind Raconteur productions , which produced August Meeting a feminist historical play based on a true story about the Aba womens uprising against the colonial rulers in Nigeria. We talk about the creative industry, storytelling, film making , nollywood and podcasting. Each 23419 podcast episode is riveting and well produced complete with sound effects for your audio pleasure. Chioma explains her passion for film making and what led her to start the podcast. There is a true story of corruption behind the 23419 podcast. It retells the largest bank heist of a South American financial institution by Nigerian fraudsters which happened in the 90s. The stunning podcast retells the story of what really happened and how she brought the production to life.

‘Too blessed to be stressed’ 23 year old Paolo is the man of the moment , courted heavily by international sports media, and the current rising star on the English rugby scene. Coventry born Paolo, has a rich multicultural heritage and is described as ‘dangerous’ on the pitch. Describes himself as a chilled, easy going person comfortable in his own skin and very determined and focused. He shares how he opted for rugby at school because football wasn’t available which ignited an unexpected , passion for the sport. He shares how he learnt self-discipline from a young age, how the support of his parents helped him pursue his passion and his desire to explore and connect with his Nigerian heritage. Connect with Paolo via Twitter and Instagram @paolife_ and support his team thé leicester wasps.

Speaking with Victor Ihesie, a young microbiologist and a wellness practitioner was so engaging as well as fun. He has a wide head on his young shoulders. He expertly guides the listeners about the importance of practicing holistic health - that is , natural health and healing for the mind, body and soul. He shares how he was fortunate to be born into a family that practices natural medicine and wellness but also appreciates the struggles to fuse a fully natural lifestyle with a modern one. We hope this conversation gives you as much energy, encouragement and inspiration as it did for me. You can reach Victor via his Instagram page @ihesie_naturalhealth and twitter. Www.Ihesie natural health.com Email: [email protected]. Cheers to a happy and healthy year ahead.

Its New Year’s Eve 2020. Well done for making it this far. It was truly an extraordinary year, one we won’t forget in a hurry. There were many wins but also many devastating losses. Nonetheless you should feel proud for making it this far. You are a trooper. We are carrying an attitude of gratitude into 2021. This episode will teach you about vision boarding and goal setting. To accompany this episode download the free goal setting worksheet from the site www.developyouragame.com/so-content/uploads/2020/12/DYAG-2021-year-worksheet.pdf

Show notes Hello listeners, first of all a very merry Christmas to you. It’s my first solo episode in a long while. How have you all been. I am really excited to announce the launch of my first personal writings , an ebook called 40 lessons I learnt by 40. It’s available now on Amazon Kindle for international readers and Okadabooks for readers in Nigeria and Africa. I present my book review highlighting the five parts of the ebook . The book covers my perspectives in parenting, faith, career & business , life and it also features 40 affirmations for success. The episode also covers tips on the writing process, self-publishing and how to buy the book. 50% of the proceeds will go towards the Makoko Dream school a charity which supports bright children from Makoko community with a free primary education and free meals. Learn more about the project here www.Makoko dream.org.ng

This week I am joined by a top professional master brand builder Atinuke Babatunde. The brains behind BrandFusions, a household name in brand development and brand strategy in Nigeria. She is a seasoned public speaker and a business consultant. She is also a mentor in the Cherie Blair Foundation for women, WIMBIZ and Lighthouse Women’s network. We discuss the importance of personal branding , how to build your inner confidence, the art of selling yourself (tastefully) and more. To connect with Atinuke by email [email protected] Instagram @brandfusions Twitter @brandfusions

In this episode, I have a lively discussion with Dr Ebi Ofrey, a medical doctor and CEO of GeroCare Solutions Ltd, a company which is pioneering medical inclusion by leveraging technology to provide access to medical care for the elderly. He explains how he co-founded the business venture and the journey since then. Gerocare has won several awards and was selected as one of top 50 business innovations in Africa, by the W.H.O , top 20 social impact businesses excited at the Slush Global Impact Showcase in Helsinki, Finland. He got started the business due to a bad personal experience, when his father suffered 2 strokes in one year and he wasn’t around to support him. He also explains the iterations that he and his cofounders went through to design the business processes and flows. He has a passion for starting and growing business asides from being a MD. He also shares some secrets of how to make a successful pitch as he has won several awards and grants for the business. Gerocare is a thriving business serving thousands of patients across locations in different parts of Nigeria leveraging on technology. Dr Ofrey is also a seasoned public speaker, a member of Toastmasters International and a blue ocean strategy consultant. To connect with him email: [email protected] Facebook: Ebinabo Ofrey Twitter & Instagram: @gerocare_dr LinkedIn: Ebi Ofrey