Best Onyinye Podcasts (2024)

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Onyinye Udokporo - From starting a business at the age of 12 to being a neurodiversity consultant for Google 48:14

20d ago48:14

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“Dyslexia is a learning difference. There’s nothing difficult about it. You have challenges, but you’re not a difficult individual.” In our final episode in this specialist advice series, we’re joined by Onyinye Udokporo, one of the UK’s youngest education experts, entrepreneur, dyslexic author, neurodiversity consultant and content creator. Onyiny…

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Fundraising Advice from Seed to Unicorn Founders 32:20

21h ago32:20

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“When a VC gives you a low valuation, it isn’t the fact that your company is worth that much, it might just be because you didn’t pitch it in the right way.” Fundraising can be a lonely process at times. And an endless emotional rollercoaster throughout. In today’s episode, we collated some of the best fundraising advice from Founders who have been…

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A VC Roundup - Raising from VCs & getting into the industry 31:37

7h ago31:37

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“This is a long partnership. We’re here to return money to our investors, but we are also here to experience a very unique journey together. So, trust is very important, on both sides.” We’ve been so lucky to have some of the best VCs in the industry, come on 40 Minute Mentor over the years. For today’s episode, we thought we’d collate some of the …

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Gideon Valkin: From ClearScore & Monzo to building a $12m solo GP fund 47:05

6d ago47:05

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“Founders deserve Investors that have relevant operating experience, time to help them and can be impartial and objective in the advice they give.” Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is Gideon Valkin, former Monzo and ClearScore Commercial Leader, Investor and Entrepreneur. Following 15 years as a Founder, Operator and Investor, Gideon is now combining being…

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Ash Arora: Investing in Web3 as the youngest Partner at LocalGlobe 36:21

13d ago36:21

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“If you eventually want to do investing, become an Operator or Founder, don’t go into banking.” We are back with another season of our popular VC Feature series, where we hear from some of the best Investors in the space. Today, we’re joined by Ash Arora, the youngest Partner at LocalGlobe. Before joining LocalGlobe in 2022, Ash was the Investment …

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The Do’s & Don’ts of Public Relations for Startups 19:04

28d ago19:04

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“It very often feels uncomfortable for Founders to put themselves out there in that way. But the more you do it, the easier it will get.” In this 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re covering a topic critical for every early-stage Founder - the power of Public Relations. To help us discover the do’s and don’ts and share some of the biggest advice for Fo…

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The power of networking & changing lives through careers - James Mitra in conversation with Alembic Strategy 38:15

1M ago38:15

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“Make networking a daily occurrence. It’s everyday interactions. It’s making a good impression early doors and really taking the time to build meaningful relationships and connections.” In today’s episode, we’ve put our host, James Mitra, into the interviewee seat. James was recently invited on Alembic Strategy’s Strategy Café, hosted by Founder an…

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Scarlett McCabe & Lewis Iwu: The power of debating & disagreeing 54:41

2M ago54:41

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“[Debating] teaches you to listen, to challenge well, and it teaches you all the skills that you need to be able to be in any room at any time, with anyone.” The world seems more divided than ever before. But is it actually or are we simply shying away from debating and leaning into disagreeing with each other? This is exactly what we’ll explore in…

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Neda Sahebelm & Carla Hoppe: How to make fractional hiring & careers work 55:33

2M ago55:33

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“The most difficult part [of going fractional] is starting a business. It’s having to wear every hat yourself, from selling, marketing, relationship building, finances, ops and admin. You are everything.” Fractional careers have been on the rise over the last few years. Both, for experienced Operators making the move into fractional work and for Fo…

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Queens in Business ft Nneamaka 17:36

2M ago17:36

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When two Igbo babes link up, be rest assured that business is discussed! On this episode Nneamaka gives advice to new and existing business owners. If you’re thinking of starting a business or you already own one, this episode is for you. Like what you hear? Please subscribe and share to fellow QiBs😉 You can reach out to our guest on: WhatsApp: htt…

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Amy Gallo: Conflict Management & How to get along with your colleagues 51:04

2M ago51:04

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“If you’re in a situation where you’re dealing with [a difficult boss], I think the question is - am I actually getting something from this? And if the answer is ‘no, I’m getting nothing’, then it’s time to really think about what could be your next step.” To kick off our brand new ‘Specialist Advice’ series, we’re joined by workplace expert and lo…

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The Best Bits of Season 11 - A Mentorship Roundup 34:08

2M ago34:08

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That’s a wrap on Season 11 of 40 Minute Mentor and 12 weeks of non-stop pocket-sized mentorship. Our guests over the last 12 weeks have candidly shared the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and shared the advice they wish they would have received when they started out. We also celebrated some 40 Minute Mentor firsts this season, including hitting 1…

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Jason Flemyng: From ‘Lock Stock’ to Brad Pitt, the inside scoop on life as a Hollywood Actor 29:37

2M ago29:37

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“80% of your work, no matter what it is, is confidence. It’s the confidence to know that when you go to a door handle, when you turn it, it doesn’t matter if you don’t know whether you pull or push. You just have to see which way it goes and then go with that.” Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is a podcast first. We’re joined by Hollywood actor and produce…

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Dr Rupy Aujla: The accidental business that helps millions of people eat healthier every day 45:16

3M ago45:16

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“Had I continued along my path, I could have a very successful private and NHS GP practice. I could be earning multiples of what I’m allowing myself to earn right now. The stability that I can provide for my family is, quite frankly, limited.” Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is Dr Rupy Aujla, Founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen and best selling cookbook autho…

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Avion Gray: Raising the largest pre-seed round as a female Founder in Europe 45:04

3M ago45:04

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“Fundraising can be exhausting, so it’s really important to spend time with the right people who just won’t waste your time [...], pay attention and ask the right questions.” Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is Avion Gray, Co-Founder and CEO of Belong, a new wealth-building platform. Avion started her career in investment banking, before working as Head of…

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Gurinder Dhillon: From 1 black cab to bootstrapping one of the fastest growing Startups in Europe with Otto Car 40:21

3M ago40:21

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“[Having bootstrapped] we get to control our destiny, we can move as quickly as we want and we can go where we want and don’t have to be accountable.” Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is Gurinder Dhillon, Founder of Otto Car, London’s largest community of PCO drivers and Europe’s largest provider of electric vehicles to private-hire drivers. Having recentl…

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Greg Marsh: A $200m+ exit with onefinestay to helping you save on household bills with Nous 45:34

3M ago45:34

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“There are days when you wake up and think ‘this is it - we’re going to be the next Google’ and then you wake up the next morning and feel like it’s all over and you’re going to fail.” Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is former VC investor turned serial entrepreneur, Greg Marsh. Following his time as an investor with Index Ventures, Greg went to build pion…

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Deirdre O’Neill: Breaking taboos and transforming women’s health with Hertility 42:56

4M ago42:56

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“Entrepreneurship feels like a process of torture sometimes because no matter how hard you try and how much you work and how many evenings or weekends that you sacrifice, you’re still only at the very bottom of the hill.” Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is Deirdre O’Neill, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial & Legal Officer at women’s health startup, Hertilit…

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Queens, Arise! ft Nneamaka 52:34

4M ago52:34

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Nneamaka, CEO Swifty Confectionaries and serial entrepreneur joins me on this episode to discuss all things business. We dissected the current situation of women “billing” men they just met and reminded queens to stay booked and busy 💁🏾‍♀️ We hope you enjoy the episode. Please don’t forget to like, share and subscribe. You can reach out to our gues…

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Natasha Ratanshi-Stein: From Chief of Staff at Bulb to Founder of Surfboard 43:01

4M ago43:01

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“If we’re not seeing outcomes, we need more visibility. Does visibility mean someone being physically in front of you? Probably not.” Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is Natasha Ratanshi-Stein, the Founder of Surfboard - the next generation planning tools for customer service teams. Before building Surfboard, Natasha spent several years as an Operator and …

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Gary Izunwa: Driving Social Mobility through referrals with Tangent 47:33

4M ago47:33

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“I think we over index on the significance of education at the cost of other important parts of the social mobility conversation.” This week’s 40 Minute Mentor is Gary Izunwa, Co-Founder and CEO of Tangent. Tangent is an employee referral platform that makes referrals accessible to everyone and NOT just the privileged few with the best networks. Pr…

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Episode 79 - Rakhi Sachdeva 51:04

4M ago51:04

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The Microsoft Spotlight shines brightly today as it welcomes Rakhi Sachdeva, a dynamic force within Microsoft. Hailing from a background rich in culture and tradition, Rakhi's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of familial influence. Born into a family deeply rooted in values, Rakhi credits much of her success to the…

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Episode 78 - Umayal Palaniappan 50:45

4M ago50:45

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Tune in to a special episode of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast as we honor International Women's Day by featuring a remarkable guest, Umayal Palaniappan from Rolls Royce. In this inspiring episode, Umayal takes us on a journey from her roots in Malaysia to her current role in Derby, reflecting on her impressive 19-year career with the prestigious …

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Episode 77 - Rachel Irabor 39:05

4M ago39:05

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Rachel Irabar, a remarkable individual with a unique journey from her native Nigeria to the picturesque island of Malta. Rachel brings to light her experiences and insights into the dynamic world of the Microsoft Student Ambassador pro…

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Lottie Whyte: From the kitchen table to £100k investment on Dragons Den with MyoMaster 34:40

4M ago34:40

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“You work so hard for something you’ve dreamt of for so long and then you achieve it and it’s nothing like you imagined it would be…” This week’s 40 Minute Mentor is Lottie Whyte, Co-Founder and CEO of MyoMaster, the home of sports recovery and a brand on a mission to unlock every athlete’s greatest performance. If you’re an avid BBC Dragons Den wa…

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Morgan Fowles: Scaling sustainable activewear brand TALA as CEO, alongside Grace Beverley 46:26

5M ago46:26

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“It’s never felt easy. There’s never been a single day where it’s felt easy. The winds are always hardwired for various reasons, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a lot of fun.” This week’s 40 Minute Mentor is Morgan Fowles, CEO of popular sustainable activewear and athleisure brand, TALA. If you’ve been listening to 40 Minute Mentor for a while, you …

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Destiny - Lessons from the story of Joseph the dreamer 14:49

5M ago14:49

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Every man’s destiny is in God’s if you surrender to Him.In this episode I share a summarized version of the story of Joseph while highlighting important points that led to the fulfillment of his destiny. Joseph was surrounded by people who hated him but God was with him. We need to learn how to sensor our mouth to the people that surround us. Indee…

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Radha Vyas: From £20m revenues to bankruptcy & rebuilding Flash Pack 2.0 49:36

5M ago49:36

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“They say all the best businesses in the world have nearly died three times. It’s an inevitable journey you go on when you're creating a high growth business.” This week’s 40 Minute Mentor is Radha Vyas, Co-Founder and CEO of adventure travel startup, Flash Pack. Flash Pack is on a mission to create 1 million friendships through connecting solo tra…

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Richard Robinson: Disrupting the legal sector & raising $32 million with Robin AI 43:15

5M ago43:15

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“Sometimes entrepreneurship is about bending the odds of success and being willing to take on the risk even though it doesn’t make much sense. It’s about going ahead anyway and changing the odds yourself.” In our first episode of Series 11 of 40 Minute Mentor, we’re joined by Richard Robinson, Founder and CEO of Robin AI. Robin AI is a leader in le…

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Asking God for Direction 10:25

5M ago10:25

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Today we will reflect on 3 ways that God directions us. Lately I have been going through challenges which is making me second guess my existence. Did I start this business, marriage, school according God’s direction or am I seeing the consequence of not asking for God’s direction.By Onyinye Onyejiaka

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4 Important Truths about being born again part 2 12:49

5M ago12:49

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In this episode we discuss 4 other important truths that we need to know as born again Christians.Don’t forget to follow/subscribe to get get a notification next time I publish an episodeBy Onyinye Onyejiaka

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Coming soon: Series 11 of pocket-sized mentorship 5:20

5M ago5:20

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“Sometimes entrepreneurship is about bending the odds of success, and just being willing to take on the risks…” Welcome back to Series 11 of 40 Minute Mentor - your pocket-sized career mentor. We’ve got 13 weeks of non-stop mentorship from some of the best in the industry, coming up for you. Before we kick off the series with our first 40 Minute Me…

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Peter Specht: Spotting Unicorn investments & navigating global markets with Creandum 35:37

6M ago35:37

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“We scaled way too fast…and the result was that we mis-hired quite a lot. It was not a sustainable way to scale.” This week’s 40 Minute Mentor is Peter Specht, General Partner at Creandum, one of the leading early stage VCs that have invested in over 120 companies, of which 20 are unicorns today. Following career chapters at Rocket Internet Group, …

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God vs a Mysterious babe 39:51

6M ago39:51

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Imagine God calling a mysterious babe to be an online evangelist😅 In this episode I talked about all the experiences that come with unapologetically taking your walk with God seriously. I also talk about having standards and being alone. This episode is one for the books😏 Enjoy!! (Rate 5 ⭐️) and follow us in instagram @https://www.instagram.com/the…

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Davor Hebel: Making VC more empathetic & the future of European Startups 44:16

6M ago44:16

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“Team sports are a great proxy for working in companies, where often the power of the collective is way stronger than any individual.” This week’s 40 Minute Mentor is Davor Hebel, Managing Partner at Eight Roads Ventures, the global VC firm backed by Fidelity. Eight Roads backs and partners with game-changing tech and healthcare companies across Eu…

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Masha Bucher: Harnessing the power of storytelling in VC with Day One Ventures 45:37

6M ago45:37

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“If you’re not ready to commit to VC for at least 10 years, it’s just not worth trying…” This week’s 40 Minute Mentor is Masha Bucher, Founder & General Partner at Day One Ventures. The firm backs Founders from AI and Climate, to future of work and Deeptech, helping customer obsessed and mission-driven Founders win, by harnessing the power of story…

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Episode 76 - Chris Wheeler 50:35

6M ago50:35

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Dive into the heart of innovation with Chris Wheeler, a Senior Technical Specialist at Microsoft, as he takes center stage in the latest installment of the Microsoft Spotlight series. Hailing from the picturesque landscapes of southwest England, Chris's journey into the dynamic realm of Information Technology. In his candid interview, Chris unveils…

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Sandra Schwarzer: Transitioning careers & putting people first at Index Ventures 53:00

6M ago53:00

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“You need to figure out what you really need. Not just the role now, but looking at the future and at the competencies you need in your organisation. Figure out how you build a very complementary team, rather than having people who are all the same.” This week’s 40 Minute Mentor is Sandra Schwarzer, VP C-Suite/Board & EU Talent/Community & Insights…

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Abhishek Lahoti: From Dropbox to Head of Platform at Highland Europe & how to navigate the US market as a Founder 39:08

6M ago39:08

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“This is not necessarily a one-way transaction. Look at fundraising like it’s dating. The VC you’re going to choose, you’ll be stuck with for quite some time, so don’t play games and be honest, the whole way through…” This week’s 40 Minute Mentor is the brilliant Abhishek Lahoti, Head of Platform at Highland Europe, a growth stage Venture Capital f…

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Five Important Truths To Know After You Get Born Again 10:13

7M ago10:13

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This episode we continue to delve into God's plan for us as believers. What do we need to know as ne believers? Do not let the devil trick you again, he cam to steal, kill and destroy all of God's plans for you. Kindly look at these scriptures shared for in-depth study. Ephesians 1:4-5 Colossians 2:6-7 Philippians 4:6 2 Timothy 3:16 Colossians 1:19…

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Hannah Leach: An unconventional route into VC & driving ESG across portfolios 42:49

7M ago42:49

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“The whole industry is full of very successful people who have had this very standard path. It’s hard to look at your own [different] background and put yourself on an even level with them.” This week’s 40 Minute Mentor is the brilliant Hannah Leach, Partner at Houghton Street Ventures and Co-Founder of VentureESG. Hannah moved into the venture spa…

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Episode 75 - Peter Rising 56:49

7M ago56:49

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Step into the dynamic world of IT with Peter Rising, a trailblazer in the field, as he takes center stage in the 2023 Microsoft Spotlight. In a captivating interview, Peter shares his remarkable journey into the realm of Information Technology, shaped by a Women In Tech at his first organisation. A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, h…

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How do you know if you are born again? 9:50

7M ago9:50

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This question is resonates with me because for many years I struggled beause I was ignorant of the devices of the devil. The devil constantly makes us second guess our status as christians. The episodes has scriptures that re-affirms our position as God's children- Assurance of Salvation. Roman 10:9, John 14:20, Collosians 2: 13-14, 1 John 1: 13 If…

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Does God love sinners 3:44

7M ago3:44

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God's forgiveness and love are unconditional. He loved us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8) and we cannot earn His love by our good works. In this episode, we look at John 3:16 and God's sacrifice for us just because of his love for us.By Onyinye Onyejiaka

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Eileen Burbidge MBE - From early Skype employee to becoming the Queen of British VC 54:43

7M ago54:43

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“I think 2024 is a great opportunity to back fantastic people and get more attention on things that are undervalued or don’t get enough attention to invest in.” Described as the ‘Queen of British VC’ by Fortune magazine, we are kicking off our new VC feature series with the brilliant Eileen Burbidge MBE. Eileen is a Founding Partner at Passion Capi…

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How can we achieve victory? 10:51

7M ago10:51

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Welcome to this episode of "Young n Christian". Join us as we explore practical strategies on overcoming life's challenges in your marriage children, career etc. ----more----Your host, Onyinye, will guide you through scriptures and share wisdom on navigating obstacles with resilience. Tune in for a dose of inspiration, as we uncover the keys to ach…

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Career Spotlight: The Advisory Role - everything you need to know 37:37

7M ago37:37

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“Founders often don’t have someone outside of the business that they can be really vulnerable with…that’s where an advisor can help.” For our final episode in our career spotlight feature series, we’re taking a deep dive into an increasingly popular, yet often unspoken about role - the advisory role. To help us cover the ins and outs of the role, h…

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How do I approach God for forgiveness? 10:36

7M ago10:36

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In this insightful episode, we delve into a topic that resonates deeply with many individuals: How do I approach God for forgiveness? Join us as we explore the transformative power of sincerity, confession, and faith when seeking forgiveness from God. I John 1:9, Luke 6: 45, Proverbs 28:13, Romans 4: 5…

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Can God forgive repeated sins? 8:15

7M ago8:15

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In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into a topic that concerns many young Christians: Can God forgive repeated sins? Join us as we explore the depths of God's forgiveness and uncover four crucial concepts that every young Christian should know about this divine attribute. Bible verses: I John 1: 9, Luke 17: 3-4, Isaiah 55:7, Matthew 6: 14-1…

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Career Spotlight: How to nail the interview stage to secure your next role 21:15

8M ago21:15

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“You need to be able to own what you do have, but even more so, what you don’t have.” Following last week’s episode on building a stand-out CV and personal brand on LinkedIn, we’re now focusing on the next crucial stage in the recruitment process - the interview. Very often, the interview stage can feel quite daunting, but a lot of it comes down to…

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