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Overview  In this episode I sit down with founder and owner Lina (Elinam) Adjogble is the founder and owner of Create with Lina, where she builds powerful brands and websites for well-established online coaches and consultants so that they can up-level their business. She's married and has 2 little boys. Her hobbies include hanging out with her family, reading a good book, and playing the guitar. How she started with her Create With Lina Her childhood and young adult life in Gabon, Togo and Senegal. Moving to the USA for further education and doing her computer science degree a second time (this time in English). First time around was in French. Her multi-lingual heritage. How her father worked for peace corp and it influenced their upbringing. Big Takeaways How looking for ways to better express herself lead her to Create With Lina. Juggling a 9 to 5, wife, mom and side hustle duties.

Overview  In this episode I sit down with Linda Enoh. She is an author, travel blogger, empowerment coach and former college professor. She helps ambitious women plan their exit strategy from their day job so they can better focus on their online business and travel the world. She's married and has 4 kiddos under 4. When not working on her business she enjoys hanging out with her family and planning trips. In this episode How she started with her travel business and other business ventures. Her childhood and young adult life in Morocco. Moving to the USA for further education. Her multi-lingual heritage. Why she decided to go quit her job and get into business. Big Takeaways How Rich Dad Poor Dad book made her move from employee to entrepreneur. Fusing her love for travel and coaching other women to do the same. Starting a business being a wife and mom with four kids under four.  

Petros Eshetu is a writer, blogger, and a self-help coach. He recently just authored his new book I CAME!I SAW I JUMPED! How I found my dream job and you can too. Having been disillusioned with some aspects of his life and career, Petros decided to answer an important question which had been at the center of his thoughts for many years, which was…. 'what is my passion and purpose? '

In this episode I sit down with Tony Ansah, together we discuss: How he started with his poetry. His heritage and navigating two cultures. His business ventures. Why he decided to go into marketing.    

Overview In this episode I sit down with Julian Kiganda to discuss: How she ended up in the U.S. How her experience differs from older immigrants Why she decided to get into business How she landed her first clients Why she doesn't recommend business plans Why she considers herself a "transformational brand strategist" Her background prior to starting her business Her view on branding and design Why she stared Bold and Fearless Me Why having a job is no longer secure Where she considers home

Overview In this episode I sit down with Amadou Hanne to discuss: Lucy's top three thoughts about Senegal How Amadou ended up in the U.S. His experiences living in Illinois How he got into entrepreneurship His experiences with his prior businesses How he lost everything How he came up with Africans Building Africa His vision for the company How to get started with your own business The real reason he was able to quit his job The place he calls home

Overview In this episode I sit down with Sterling Clinton Spellman to discuss: How she balances everything on her plate What it's like being in a family of 15 How her life was impacted by being the child of immigrants Why she has never stepped foot in Liberia or Africa The driving force behind her starting a business Her #1 goal as a business owner The inspiration behind her name How she transitioned from life coach to business coach How she made money in the early days How she landed her first speaking gigs How she prices her speaking engagements

Overview In this episode I sit down with Saloua Ibaline to discuss: How she defines her success as a woman How she ended up in the U.S. after leaving Morocco and Belgium How her mom affected who she grew up to be Why she got fired after just 3 months Why money ultimately doesn't matter Why she had trouble getting into college How she paid her way through college by belly dancing and hustling How she handles the financials in her business Where she considers home

Overview In this episode I sit down with Nadia Pillay to discuss: How she ended up in the United States What her first years in school were like The reason she is from Johannesburg but grew up in the suburbs How she started her businesses How she got involved in yoga and the wellness industry Why people who have never done yoga end up loving it Why education and privileged experiences matter in life Why you should pursue something you care about Where she considers to be "home"

Overview In this episode I sit down with Ken AfriKen to discuss: What it was like learning that he was HIV positive at the age of 15 Why he struggled with identifying as African Why you need to love your body first How he may have gotten HIV Why you need to get tested if you are sexually active How to change your life after hardship How he dealt with taking the risk to start a gym Why he didn't come up with a business plan Why you should remember that your family loves you Why he recommends therapy

Overview In this episode I sit down with Chef King Kas to discuss: His decision to move from engineering to become a chef How he handled the pressure to get a job that utilized his degree Why it can be difficult finding a job even with a good degree Why he sees 2017 as "the year of prosperity" His approach to finding customers Why he thinks everyone should support small businesses How to negotiate your salary Why patience is so important in business

Overview In this episode I sit down with Sylvia Baffour to discuss: What it's like competing in the world championship of public speaking Why she started competing as a public speaker How and why she started her company Why she doesn't have anyone on full time The emotional intelligence aspect of her book How to increase your emotional intelligence Her advice for being a professional speaker