BAM Podcast brings inspiration to its audience by sharing stories of successful Africans in diaspora, their challenges and strategies to overcoming barriers and eventually achieving success. This podcast will cover tips and tricks, and topics relevant to achieving success with the aim of motivating BAM podcast's listeners to venture out and achieve their dreams.
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How Jeff Osuji Started an Event Tech Platform
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Episode 44 - The guest featured in this episode is Jeff Osuji, a podcast host, a real estate agent, broker, and investor. He is also the CEO and Founder of Event Noire, an events ticketing platform, and Events by Pyramid, an events marketing and production company. Jeff shares, His family and educational background How he started seeking and creati…
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Writing Children’s Book With Focus on Diversity With Kamapala Chukwuka
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Episode 43 - The guest featured in this episode is Kamapala Chukwuka, a children’s book author, a Branding Coach, and the Founder of Inspired Creative Hub Digital Marketing Agency. She describes how motherhood has been an inspiring factor in her life. Kamapala shares, Her family and educational background The start of her coaching journey The story…
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Multigenerational and Multicultural Journeys of Autism with Lola Dada-Olley
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Episode 42 - The guest featured in this episode is Lola Dada-Olley, an attorney, a disability inclusion advocate and the host of Not Your Mama’s Autism podcast. She shares her family’s multi-generational autism journey as an inspiration to let others know that they are not alone. Lola shares, Her family and educational background The challenges she…
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Episode 41 - The guest featured in this episode is Shida Oye an engineer, a certified financial educator, financial coach, and Founder of Investing Padi. She educates and empowers people especially African immigrants abut money matters. Shida shares, Her family and educational background Her “Foundation Years” in Nigeria How she paved her way into …
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Making a Difference in Businesses by Developing Innovative Technologies with Wesley Okeke
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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 su…
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Education Tech Company Supporting Students with Purpose-Driven Pathways to Success- Festus Amoye
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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 background How losing his parents at a young age challenged him to be…
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Strategically Utilizing Digital Marketing to Grow and Scale Businesses with Tolu Owoyemi.
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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 …
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Empowering Leaders to find their Voices by Building Confidence to Write and Speak with Tokunbo the Leader.
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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 o…
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Reversing Cancer by taking a Holistic Approach and Becoming a Health Coach- Caroline Mbithi-Dey
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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…
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Human Rights Lawyer, Adeola Oyinlade making International Impact.
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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…
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How Chef JC Rick's Passion for Cooking led to a Booming Business.
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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 Th…
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Starting and Managing a Kumon Franchise with Sola Arowolo
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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 …
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Managing Businesses on Two Continents while Investing in People and Community- Wole Omogunsoye.
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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 gradua…
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Advancing International Trade and Business through Global Platforms with Toyin Umesiri.
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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 investm…
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Perfection is not a Requirement for Success.
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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 …
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Starting a Profitable Skin and Hair Care Business during COVID-19 Pandemic with Ope Ojo.
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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 healt…
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Artist and Producer, Teeklef Making Impact Through his Record Label, Hipnavi Sound.
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Episode 28: The guest featured in this episode is Teeklef, an Artist, Producer, Song Writer, and Entrepreneur. He is the CEO of record label, HipNavi Sounds. During this interview,Teeklef shares, His story from childhood and how he discovered his singing talent How his mother played a major role in encouraging him to join the choir to nurture his t…
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The Art of Making Music and Creating Unique Sounds with Producer and Artist, Izzy SL.
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The guest featured in this episode of BAM Podcast is Producer and Music Artist, Izzy Squize, Ibrahim Sesay. He is the founder of Native Music Group LLC, a music production company which is also focused on mentoring other producers and artist. Izzy in this episode shares, 1. How he fell in love with music and how he has developed his talent 2. The p…
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Mastering Short-Term Rentals Business and Teaching Others How to Get Started- Nana Alice Nyarko
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Episode 26: BAM interviews Entrepreneur, Attorney, Founder of Bed & Roses Housing Management and BNB from Scratch course. Her company has hosted and managed over 20 short-term rentals on Airbnb since 2014. In this Episode, Nana shares her story on how she started out as a lawyer with a marketing background. She has always had an entrepreneurial min…
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Balancing the Art and Business of Writing: Adeola Fadumiye's Story.
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BAM features Adeola Fadumiye's story in this 25th episode of BAM Podcast. Adeola is the Founder and CEO of Crys & Tiana, a podcast production and management company. She helps coaches, strategists, and lifestyle brands launch, manage and grow their podcasts. She also moonlights as a writer and editor. She writes at the intersection of faith, femini…
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How Jackline Waziri Uses her Gift of Poetry to Tell Tales About Africa.
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In this episode 24 of the BAM Podcast, Jackline Waziri, Poet and Author of Mwana, was interviewed, sharing the story behind her becoming a Poet. She shared the following details in this episode; - How she moved to the UK from Tanzania at age 7 - How she discovered her passion for writing poetry as a teenager and family history with poetry - Her edu…
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How Entertainer Clifford Owusu Built his Brand.
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In this 23rd episode of the BAM Podcast, Entertainer Clifford Owusu is the featured guest. He is a Comedian, Dancer, and HR Professional. Owusu started out with a sheer passion for music and making people happy. He spent his early life getting educated, thereby graduating college and starting a career in Human resources. His passion for music and d…
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How Self-Taught Software Engineer Started a Coding and Career Prep Company.
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Episode 22: Interview with the founder of ROOTs Technology, Tolu Oyeniyi (TJ). He is a self-taught software engineer, investor, entrepreneur, and YouTuber. He founded ROOTs Technology as coding and career prep program where he helps newbies learn to code and prepare for job search. Tolu shares the following about his entrepreneurial journey, - How …
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Episode 21: This solo episode is a wakeup call for you to bring your dreams to life and also provides information on what to expect from BAM Podcast in 2021 . It's usually a daunting feeling when you have an idea and don't know how to go about it. In this episode, you will learn steps to take toward launching your dreams. Don't let your dreams be t…
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How Viola Llewellyn Co-founded an Award-Winning Fintech Company Focused on Financial Inclusion and Growth in Africa and Beyond
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In this 20th Episode of BAM Podcast, the guest interviewed is Viola Llewellyn, the co-founder and President of Ovamba Solutions, Inc. Ovamba Solutions Inc. is an award winning African “TradeTech” company that creates culturally attuned technologies for Financial Institutions. Ms. Llewellyn was listed in the “Digital Undivided Report” as one of only…
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How Bunmi Akintomide Uses Technology to Connect People and Support Black Owned Businesses.
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BAM Podcast features Bunmi Akintomide, a Systems Specialist Manager at Salesforce and Entrepreneur. He is the founder of Indy Black Millenials, Shop black Indy, and Afroyounited Podcast. He is passionate about using technology to connect people and dedicates his time to community services. In this Episode, Bunmi shares the following, - His family a…
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Aisha Addo, One of the Top 100 Women to Watch in Canada Tells All About Her Entrepreneurial Journey
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This 18th Episode of BAM Podcast is about Social Entrepreneur, Aisha Addo. She is the founder of Power to Girls, a Non-profit organization that focuses on empowering girls with focus on mentorship. Aisha has recently developed a ride sharing service, Drive Her app which is tailored to women to promote safety and empowerment. Aisha is the recipient …
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How Sandra Kemayou Built a Profitable Six-Figure Coaching Brand.
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This Episode on BAM Podcast is about Business Coach and Online Marketing Strategist, Sandra Kemayou. She has a master’s degree in psychology and worked a few years in that field before transitioning to become a Business Analyst. With an entrepreneurial mindset right from childhood, Sandra has ventured into several businesses over the years and hone…
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How Multi-Media Journalist, Fatima Sesay Built her Brand, Inside the Diaspora.
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The guest featured in this 16th Episode of BAM Podcast, is Fatima Sesay, Journalist and PR Strategist. She is the Founder of Inside the Diaspora and a Journalist at Sahara Reporters. She shares the following major points during her interview, 1. How her early life started in Sierra Leone and how she witnessed a civil war 2. How she eventually migra…
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How Dr. Prince Ellis' Community Involvement led to his appointment as a Commissioner to the Ohio New African Immigrants Commission.
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This is Episode 15 of the BAM Podcast, featuring Dr. Prince Ellis, a Ghanaian-American Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati Ohio, founder of PERN Consulting, Co-founder of the African Professionals Network (APNET), and a member of the New African Immigrants Commision (NAIC) in the state of Ohio. Dr. Ellis is an Associate Professor of…
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Healthrepreneur Series Finale: How Dr. Una, CEO of Award Winning Pediatric Practice Helps Physicians Build and Sustain Profitable Businesses.
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In this Final Episode of the Healthrepreneur Series, Dr. Nneka Unachukwu, Pediatrician and CEO of award winning practice, Ivy Leaque Pediatrics in Lawrenceville, Georgia shares her entrepreneurial journey. Dr. Una went from being a great clinician with no idea how to run a business to a serial entrepreneur. Armed with her depth of experience and we…
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Healthrepreneur Series Part 2: How Dr. Solawon's Determination to Excel in the Nursing Field Propelled her to Open her Private Practice
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This is the 2nd Episode in the Healthrepreneur Series on BAM Podcast, which features Dr. Dami Solawon, a Doctor of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, the CEO of Caring Hearts Medical Services in Houston Texas. In this Episode, Dr. Solawon shares the following; 1.) How her family background served as the foundation for being success-driven 2.) How …
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Healthrepreneur Series part 1: How Dr. Eji Shobowale decided to Open her Private Practice Shortly After Residency
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This the 1st Episode in the Healthrepreneur Series on BAM podcast, which features Dr. Eji Shobowale, a Podiatrist who shares her story through undergrad, medical school, residency, and the events leading up to starting her own practice. The details of the interview session are highlighted below; - How she started out college as an international stu…
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BAM Podcast's 3-Month Recap: How I started Podcasting and an Intro to the "Healthrepreneur Series"
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This 11th Episode is a solo Episode where I, your host, Funke Oladele celebrate 3months since launching BAM Podcast and introduce the Upcoming “Healthrepreneur” Series. These are the highlights discussed in this Episode; 1. The process leading up to launching BAM Podcast 2. How I launched BAM Podcast in the heat of COVID-19 and lockdown 3. The tool…
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How Momo Dione's Passion for Acting Propelled him to Launch into Hollywood.
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This is Episode 10 of the BAM Podcast and the guest interviewed is Mohamed (Momo) Dione, an Actor. Momo shares details about his journey to becoming an Actor as highlighted below; - How he discovered his passion for acting earlier on in life - How he had to convince his parents of his desire to pursue acting as a career - How he invested in himself…
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How the Founder of Omolewa Cosmetics and Fruit Art USA, Irene Dele-Adejumo Started her Make Up Brand with $2500 and how investing in herself as a Chef has led to being featured on National Television.
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This is Episode 9 of the BAM Podcast, the guest featured is Irene Dele-Adejumo, Founder of Omolewa Cosmetics and Chef/founder of Fruit Art USA. Irene discusses; How her love for putting make-up on herself and others led to her to discover the need for darker shades of makeup for women with dark skin tones. How she started her makeup company with $2…
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How Osayi Lasisi, an Attorney and Author Found Passion in Helping Businesses Grow and Pivot through Digital Marketing.
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This is Episode 8 of the BAM Podcast which features guest, Osayi Lasisi, an attorney, a digital marketer, and a Podcaster (Co-host on Another Perspective Podcast). Osayi discusses the following in this Episode, Her journey starting from childhood to becoming a Lawyer How writing her first book, “Impossible is Stupid” opened her eyes to the world of…
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Meet Dr. Tola T’Sarumi, a Psychiatrist and Fellow of at Harvard, Whose Life Experiences Propelled to become a Doctor.
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In this Episode, Dr. Tola discusses the following; - How and when she knew she wanted to become a doctor - How her personal experiences and challenges contributed to her decision to choose psychiatry - How the stigma associated with mental health is a barrier to seeking and receiving adequate treatment. - How the African community try to address me…
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Finding Opportunities and Hope amidst COVID-19 Crisis and How BAM Podcast Launched during the Lockdown
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This is BAM Podcast’s first Solo Episode and sixth episode, where I, your host, Funke Oladele bring a message of hope and encouragement to my listeners audience amidst the COVID-19 crisis. In this episode, I share; - What I have been able to do during the COVID-19 Lockdown period - How I launched BAM podcast in the midst of COVID-19 and I am stayin…
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How Jummy Ogunyemi, the Founder of Glammed Naturally Oil Started Mixing Organic Oils and Hair Products that has Helped Thousands of Women Across the Globe.
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The guest featured in this 5th Episode of BAM podcast is Jummy Ogunyemi, the founder of Glammednaturallyoil, a company that produces organic hair products to improve hair and has proven to help thousands of woman around the world. Jummy has a Masters degree in Law but has channeled her passion into entrepreneurship as she found her niche and greate…
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How Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Jonathan Baiden honed in on his entrepreneurial skills and mindset to start a Social Service Agency.
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In this 4th Episode of BAM podcast, the guest featured is Jonathan Kwaku Baiden, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Founder of Baiden & Associates, a social service agency that specializes in supervised visitation to ensure the safety of children. Johnathan discusses the following points in this episode, - How his family values motivated him…
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How Sonnie Njau, Founder of Men Impact Change Honors Minority Men of Excellence through her Non-Profit Organization.
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The guest featured in this 3rd episode of the BAM podcast is Sonnie Njau, the Founder of Men Impact Change (MIC), a 501c Organization that honors minority men who are making positive impact in their communities, nation, and globally. MIC also coaches young boys to develop positive values that will propel them toward being successful future leaders.…
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How Henry Keculah went from being a Teacher to Starting an Education Consulting Company with $500 and by Winning Pitch Competitions ranging from $1K- $30K.
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This is the 2nd Episode and first interview on The BAM podcast and the guest featured is Henry Keculah, Founder and CEO of 4.0.GPA, an Education Consulting Company Henry went from being a High School teacher to owning his own company that focuses on investing in students toprepare them for college, starting from the 6th Grade. Henry was one of the …
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Welcome to the first episode of the Beyond Africa Magazine Podcast. In this episode, you will learn; - What BAM podcast is all about - Who your host is - Who this podcast is for - What you should expect from the BAM podcast - How often new episodes will be posted - How to connect. How to connect: Website: www.beyondafricamagazine.com Facebook: @bey…
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