Interview w/ Batuala Alexander

Jacques Opoku is an Investment management professional with c.10 years experience within Asset management and private wealth. He is also personal financial coach & educator, a podcaster (Woke finance), a serial entrepreneur and a Multi-Asset Investor. Yemi Ajala was born and raised in Hackney, London. Despite not excelling in his academics in his early years, he went on to achieve a 1st class degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Hertfordshire. Following his graduation, he went to work at one of the Big Four accountancy firms. In 2014, he decided to set up an accountancy practice, focusing on personal finance. Fast forward to 2023, 1st Class Accounts is an award-winning accountancy practice with 1,000 clients specialising in Sports & Entertainment. He has also featured in BBC1’s Homes Under The Hammer, showcasing his property development skills in his spare time. These days he focuses on portfolio management including buying and selling small-medium sized businesses.

Pastor Tai Adeshugba is the Senior Pastor of Worship Tabernacle, a church which is situated in The Citadel, Archway, North London.  Tai is known as a motivational and prophetic teacher in his delivery of the gospel to the body of Christ.  He has a prophetic mandate to shape the lives of God’s people and give them the Word to enable them to fulfil their dreams.  This mandate compels him to challenge the Body of Christ to assume their position of authority and influence in every facet of life. Tai’s message of hope, determination and self-belief provides a platform to effect positive change in their environment. Before founding Worship Tabernacle, Tai worked as an IT Manager/Consultant for organisations such as Lucent and Microsoft.  He holds various degrees in Computer and Project Management.  Tai also majors in developing and teaching Music.    

Veronia Busari is a Money Coach who helps working women save and invest more money on their way to Financial Independence. 5 years ago, she was over £16,000 in debt. She had no savings or investments and was essentially living paycheck to paycheck. She is now saving 40% of her income as well a growing investment portfolio, and equally has a passion to see others thrive in their personal finances. Seun Olushanu is a Property Developer and Founder of Soka Enterprises Ltd, a property investment firm focused on new build developments. Since the late 2000s, the firm has invested in the London, Kent, Essex and Edinburgh property markets executing transactions of c£50m with more than 100 units refurbished, built or under construction.  Seun has a passion to see people win with their money and build a lasting legacy.

Batuala is the founder of a creative agency and discusses his inspiring journey as well as what 'legacy' means to him. Born and raised in Kentish Town, Batuala spent 10 years of his professional career at Nike. He started as a part time sales assistant and worked his way up, from store to UK HQ, he then moved over to Amsterdam to the Nike EMEA HQ. Batuala did various different roles over his 10 year tenure, from retail, product, consumer education to lastly working in marketing with the EMEA Jordan Brand. In 2019, he left Nike to move back to London and start his own business, InZone Agency, where they work with youth centred cultural brands to connect them closer to their consumer and help tell impact driven stories.   For more information visit http://worshiptabernacle.org.uk/wt-legacy/