Okiki Podcast: Making Inspirational People Known- Finding Your Purpose and the turning points that Propel You to Success

Black History Month Edition: Started in 2018 by Nigerian-Canadian designer Firdausi “FiFi” Yusuf FiFi X is a contemporary twist on streetwear fashion inspired by the vibrant colour and patterns in various cultures throughout Africa. Producing every collection in Nigeria has helped us stay true to our roots and keep our originality. FiFi X has been a part of various fashion shows around Canada both on the runway and behind the scenes supporting other designers. We have also managed to get a good support from various media outlets. Our brand believes that an accessory is the best statement piece which birth the launch of a growing collection of Square Scarves with print inspired by our cultural background. Our Mission To uplift and bring confidence to everyone in a FiFi X outfit by making designs that are complimentary and accessible to all. Our Vision To give back to the lands from which it draws its inspiration and design while empowering the people in the communities.   5 key takeaways: - Learn from your mistakes - Have a well designed website, easy to navigate with an integrated e-commerce. - Don't be afraid to send messages and proposals to magazines, photographers, editorials, etc. - Put yourself out there, meet people. - Write down every expense.       SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need to Optimize your LinkedIn Profile? Try my new LinkedIn Profile Optimization Course! Video Editing  and Subtitle Programs I use (affiliates links are included): Subtitles: Happy Scribe Subtitles and Headers: ClipScribe Need high-quality virtual assistants? Mine is amazing and I met him through iWorker. Pivo App to create amazing video content: Want to create 360 Virtual Tours? Insta360 ONE R Camera Insta360 ONE X Camera Insta360 ONE R Virtual Tour Kit FREEBIES: FREE DOWNLOADABLE PDF: www.okikiconsulting.com/resources My Top 14 Resources for Entrepreneurs and Solopreneurs PDF contains: My Top 4 Free Resources for Creating Content My Top 4 Phone Apps for Creating Video Content My Top 3 Desktop Apps for Creating Video Content My Top 4 Recommended tools for Solopreneurs ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience.   She has been participating in video storytelling for 9 years starting with her previous Myspace Channel, and to her personal YouTube Channel. As an entrepreneur, She has learned to develop that skill for the social media and now specialized in using it for the LinkedIn platform. Through posting regular content from September 2019, She has gone from 1000 connections to 8000 connections on the platforms and gained clients and she wants to empower others to do the same. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinfoluwaobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki

Just a short quick episode to catch everyone up on what I have been up to and my plans for the New Year! OKIKI RESOURCES: Equipment I use: Zoom H1n Handy Recorder (2018 Model), Black-https://amzn.to/2SvWSwI Zoom APH-1n Accessory Pack for H1n Handy Recorder- https://amzn.to/32OIog0 US links: Zoom H1n w/ Accessory Pack with microSDHC Card and Cables- https://amzn.to/2Y9rAwZ FREEBIES: FREE DOWNLOADABLE PDF: www.okikiconsulting.com/resources My Top 14 Resources for Entrepreneurs and Solopreneurs PDF contains: My Top 4 Free Resources for Creating Content My Top 4 Phone Apps for Creating Video Content My Top 3 Desktop Apps for Creating Video Content My Top 4 Recommended tools for Solopreneurs

Jackie Osczevski is a Canadian Professional Strong woman Athlete! From 2013-2016, who played Ultimate Frisbee for the University of Saskatchewan women’s team as well as playing Ultimate in the summer and winter leagues of those respective years. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN She has always been active and have a passion for strength and movement! She graduated from the U of S with a degree in Exercise Sciences and the fact that she can live out my knowledge in my passion and share it with my athletes and career means the world to me. Competition Wins: 2016- SK strongest woman, Strongest woman 2017- SK Strongest Woman , Strongest Amateur woman 2018- 11th Strongest Amateur Woman in The World, 5th Strongest Pro Woman in the World 2019- 6th Strongest Pro Woman in the world Jackie’s Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackedJB/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked__jackie/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyt0WZq6uAOw-DHQcKfDQ8w

Bob Minhas has got to be one of the most energetic podcast guests I’ve ever had. Bob Minhas discovered entrepreneurship out of necessity but quickly fell in love with the creativity and freedom required to start and run his own business. After launching various business ventures, Bob set his sights on helping the next wave of entrepreneurs take ideas and launch them into full fledge businesses. To date Bob has helped over 500 entrepreneurs through one-on-one coaching, workshops and speaking engagements. When he’s not coaching entrepreneurs Bob can be found supporting initiatives and projects around mental health such as 2018's TEDxNewmarket, centering on his yoga mat and enjoying life as a father of three. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN CLICK BELOW TO JOIN THE WAITLIST! DOMINATE LINKEDIN WITH YOUR PERSONAL BRAND Key Takeaways: 1) He helps entrepreneurs to build a business where they can stay as an entrepreneur for good and not have to go back to a job, if it is not their first choice. 2) Invest in Masterminds or a group where you are surrounded by people on the same journey and who are as invested in your success as you are in their success. 3) He learned how to take his years of advice giving and turn the advice into something transformational, and building his brand around that concept. 4) Investing in self-care and mental wellness. 5) The addiction of arrogance and importance of adopting humility as an entrepreneur.

Laura Payne (b. 1987, Ottawa) is a visual artist based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. She received her BFA from the University of Western Ontario (London ON) and her MFA from the Mount Royal School of Art at MICA (Baltimore MD). Her paintings and new media works have been exhibited widely, at venues such as Interaccess Electronic Media Arts Centre (Toronto), School 33 (Baltimore MD), Conner Smith (Washington DC), the Mendel Art Gallery for their annual fundraiser LUGO (Saskatoon), the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa), as well as multiple Nuit Blanche events across the country. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN

I’m excited to introduce my first international podcast guest! Genecia Alluora is former Miss Singapore and Southeast Asia Woman of Excellence 2010. She is the Founder of Soul Rich Woman, the #1 female entrepreneur network in Southeast Asia that connects more than 200,000 women across the region, with presence in 7 countries including Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN CLICK BELOW TO JOIN THE WAITLIST! DOMINATE LINKEDIN WITH YOUR PERSONAL BRAND Profiled in CNBC and China Daily, Genecia is a globally renowned speaker and leading women's empowerment expert with over a decade of experience speaking on stages worldwide. She has spoken in recent major events, including the RISE Conference in Hong Kong, Success Conference and Expo Asia 2018 in Hanoi, and National Achievers' Congress in Manila. In her live streaming, she has also interviewed personalities such as Elena Cardone, Kim Kiyosaki, Sheryl Sandberg, Gary Vaynerchuk, Denise Duffield-Thomas, Neil Patel, Brian Wong from Alibaba Group, and more! Key Takeaways: 1) Find a mentor and invest in yourself: She took many masterminds and courses and scaled one of her business to 1 million dollars in a year. 2) Creating a business that caters to your WHY. Genecia's WHY was spending time with her family, so she wanted to create a business where she wasn't trading time for money. 3) Learning to leverage your contacts. She leveraged to professional contacts she gained from the pageant. Also, through her focus on female empowerment, she was able to interview Elena Cardone and Sheryl Sandberg. 4) Showing up consistently to grow your following. She did a webinar Wednesday every Wednesday for years and would broadcast the videos even though no one used to watch at the beginning. 5) Genecia says when you try to sell to everyone, you end up selling to no one. When you tailor your message to speak to the one individual, you will end up communicating to many people who fit that messages' target.

Dr. Hannah Ngozi Eby Chukwu, a distinguished scholar with graduate degrees from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, is a multi-faceted individual whose impactful contributions span various domains. Here are some key highlights of her achievements: Education and Academic Achievements: Holds graduate degrees from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. Served as an Associate Professor, specializing in English for Academic Purposes, at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Professional Achievements: Fulbright Scholar and international speaker. Award-winning essayist with a notable presence in both academic and Christian conferences. Held positions in not-for-profit and government sectors, consistently making a positive impact. Literary Contributions: Author, poet, and playwright with diverse publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributions to books. Founder and Executive Director of the Giving Back Community Language Centre Inc., Saskatoon. Entrepreneurial Ventures: Entrepreneurial spirit demonstrated from a young age, owning a mobile retail business at 12. Successful ownership and operation of a poultry farm in Nigeria. Co-ownership of Pharmasave, Riversdale Pharmacy, Saskatoon since 2017, with a focus on mentorship and community support. Spiritual and Community Leadership: Published a book in 2023, "Courage, Change & Faith: Inspiring Narratives of Black Women Leaders," highlighting her leadership in collaboration with 12 Black women. Planting and actively involved in the Life and Restoration Anglican Missionary Church (LRAMC). Financial Literacy Advocacy: Independent representative of Primerica Financial Services, Inc., specializing in Mutual Funds and Life licensing. Conducts financial literacy workshops across multiple provinces, focusing on empowering individuals close to retirement age. Family and Personal Life: Blessed with four mature children actively engaged in their family's business and ministry. Dr. Chukwu's diverse expertise, from academia to entrepreneurship, literature, and community leadership, showcases a remarkable commitment to making a difference in various aspects of life. Her story is one of inspiration, empowerment, and a deep-rooted dedication to the well-being of others. To learn more about her financial literacy workshops and other endeavors, you can visit her website https://www.yourfinpro.com/ca/hannah-chukwu   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki    

Jake Kent is an International Speaker and the Head of Enrollment at Influencer Press, an agency with the sole purpose of helping service-based businesses get their prospects 82.3% sold before a sales conversation using the art of Pre-Influence. Using applied influence research, automation, and AI, Jake guides the pathway to entrepreneurial growth as he's been able to help clients get reduced refunds by 70%, boost show-up rates to 90%, and close deals from cold channels to 45% - 60%.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki

As the founder of Easy Solutions GP LLC in 2023, Garland has spent over a decade building a career in finance, determined to make a difference in an industry where less than 4% of financial advisors are of color. His journey began with a degree from Morehouse College, instilling in him a commitment to excellence and community. He specializes in financial planning and wealth advisory services, and his vision is to provide credit management solutions for families from as early as 2 years old, believing in the power of early financial education. His mission is to empower families with the knowledge they need to support each other throughout life, adapting to their unique habits and needs to achieve financial freedom.   In a world where financial challenges can be overwhelming, he is dedicated to offering accessible and practical solutions to create a brighter and more secure future for all. Join him in the pursuit of financial well-being and the realization of your dreams.   EasySolutionsgp.com   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki

Paul Adamson Joined Amazon in 2020 as a dual Site Financial Controller in the South East Region. He currently serves as Finance Manager for the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion team. Additionally, Paul serves as the Global Co-President for the Black Employee Network serving over 20,000 employees with financial guidance, budgeting, strategic planning, and financial literacy programming. In addition to his work at Amazon Paul leads a financial literacy coaching business called 247K Investments. The mission of 247K investments is straightforward “to be intentional about closing the 247K Wealth Gap through Education and Community.”   Prior to Joining Amazon Paul worked in the aviation industry for 7 years. Most recently he served as the Financial Controller of Flight Operations in the United Airlines system for Express Jet Airways. Additionally, Paul served as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Delta Airlines system managing over 90 contracts for regional airports in the North West and South East regions.   Paul received a BA in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting from Morehouse in 2012. Born and raised in Boston Massachusetts Paul currently lives in the greater Atlanta area.   Paul’s Resources:   https://www.247kinvestments.com/   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki

Kamron Engler is a sales trainer, speaker, and entrepreneur constructing, & designing a real estate empire. Formerly he worked in the construction business. At 19 has jumped into real estate sales growing it from zero to selling millions year after year. Now he is on a mission to help others do the same.   Kamron’s Resources: Theengler.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki

Joy is a local and licensed mortgage professional in Saskatoon. She runs a people-first, boutique-style business that matches the client to the right mortgage for their lifestyle. Outside of mortgages, Joy spends time with her active family, volunteers in the community, and consumes cat content.    Joy Beauchamp Joy Beauchamp Mortgage Professional cell: 306.280.0054 | socials: email: joy.beauchamp@mortgagegroup.com web: joymortgagepro.ca | application: apply now!   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki

Lavender Smiles Daycare is a local business started by  Namrata Sharma (Nami)  and Brianna Dodd. They began this company after reflecting on the fact that their community needed energizing, imaginative and open-concept care for all children with activity limitations and complex medical needs. They offer a new advancement towards daycare by providing medically trained staff enlisted with energy, excitement, and ceaseless dedication towards the children. They strive to ensure our youngsters' needs are met while helping them to explore their new and exciting aptitudes.   https://www.lavendersmilesdaycare.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki

Joelle Tomlinson is an accomplished and versatile journalist, known for her passion, professionalism, and captivating storytelling. Born and raised in Saskatoon, she developed a deep interest in journalism from an early age. Joelle pursued her higher education at TMU University in Toronto, where she further honed her skills and graduated on the Dean's List with a Journalism degree. With a career spanning over a decade, Joelle has made a significant impact in the field of broadcast journalism. She served as the anchor and producer of CTV Morning Live in Calgary from 2017 to 2023, becoming a familiar face in households across the city. She was awarded the "Emerging Leader" award in 2017 from the Western Association of Broadcasting and was nominated for an RTDNA award for involvement with the Calgary Stampede Parade coverage in 2022. Her engaging presence and informative reporting made her a trusted source of news and information for viewers. Throughout her career, Joelle has covered a wide range of stories from the anchor desk, from local community events to major national and international news. Her ability to connect with people and bring their stories to life is what made her a viewer favorite in Western Canada. Beyond her professional achievements, Joelle is known for her warm and approachable demeanor. She values the connections she forms with the people she encounters, and her genuine interest in their stories is evident in her interviews. In addition to her reporting, Joelle has been actively involved in community initiatives, recognizing the importance of giving back and making a positive impact. She is particularly passionate about mental health and addictions initiatives, after losing her own brother to a drug overdose in 2015. She is also committed to giving underrepresented communities a voice and is a strong believer in representation in every sector. Joelle Tomlinson's unwavering commitment to journalistic excellence, combined with her passion for storytelling and community engagement, make her a standout figure in the world of broadcast journalism, hosting, moderating, and emceeing. Her talent, integrity, and genuine enthusiasm are a testament to her remarkable career and the impact she has made in the industry. Joelle's Resources: https://www.joelletomlinson.ca/   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki

Tracy Bitternose is an award-winning hair stylist and professional hair product educator who enjoyed her career of nearly 30 years. She was an entrepreneur for 22 of those years. She also sat as part of the lead team on the National Occupational Analysis Review consulting on changes and updates to the Canadian Hairstyling Curriculum. Tracy’s second career has been the Member Services Coordinator for the NSBA, Saskatoon’s Business Association for the last 2 years. Tracy's focus has always been on helping people. She has helped people to feel better, heal their hearts, and open infinite possibilities for them. Within now two careers that she loves, and a boisterous desire to keep learning, she joyously embraces life everyday. Tracy’s Resources: NSBA:https://nsbasask.com/about/team/ Tracy’s Book- For the Love of Hair- https://www.amazon.ca/Tracy-Bitternose/e/B091CV65W4%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki  

Eyitemi Popo is a Forbes featured social entrepreneur invested in products, services, and ecosystems that help women thrive. She is the founder of Girls Trip Tours, where she's building an alternative tourism economy driven by women that will change the way people travel in Africa. Her companies have been featured in Forbes, National Geographic, Talks at Google, as well as in a United Nations case study. https://girlstrip.tours/packages SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinfoluwaobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki

Betty Mutwiri, PCC PhDc is a professional coach, consultant and facilitator passionate about maximizing the potential of individuals, teams and organizations.   Betty leverages her experience as a senior leader in the public sector for the last two decades to provide insightful coaching and consulting on talent development, change leadership and EDI.   Betty is currently the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of BM Leadership Coaching and Consulting Inc., a boutique firm that partners with leaders to maximize their impact, navigate complex team challenges and increase engagement.   She was the catalyst for Black Women Leaders SK, a diverse group of thirteen women who have co-authored a book entitled: " Courage, Change, Faith, Leadership: Inspiring narratives from Black Women Leaders"   CONNECT WITH US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenleaderssask/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackwomenleaderssask Twitter: https://twitter.com/blkwomenleadsk Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/black-women-leaders-sask/ E-mail: contact@blackwomenleadersask.com   Gala Event- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-women-leaders-sask-book-launch-gala-tickets-509790114957 Key Takeaways: Know your strengths - When working with a large group of women and coordinating on one project, it is important to understand your values and make sure you all stay on the same page. Betty expressed the importance of being clear with one another. She shared that finding their values and purposes was not difficult. What was more challenging was understanding how they can all work together with the fact that they were all interesting and diverse people. They worked under collective leadership. They talked about collaboration, respect, professionalism and focus. People stepped up based on their strengths. Adjust yourself based on feedback - The writing process required a lot of writing and rewriting. When talking about your personal stories within a limited amount of pages it is important to condense information and be precise.  Share your stories - Betty noticed a lack of leadership stories being told by black people, more specifically black women. Along with her team, she decided that they should be the ones to tell their own stories. It is important not to let other people tell your story for you, because they don't have that same lived experience. You need to share your own story in your own words.  Your experience matters - Through the book, Betty hopes to ignite conversations. She wants people to reflect on the impact they wish to leave in the world. She wants people to be inspired to find their voices, take their space, and lead from a place of strength. Experiences should not be diminished, we need to share them. We all need to be more understanding and have more empathy. Afterall, we share the same universe. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinfoluwaobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki

Ashley is an energetic and ambitious Girlboss who quit the corporate 9-5 world to pursue her love of Crypto, travel, and empowering others. She’s on a mission to help others create generational wealth through Crypto. With over 8 years of experience in Business and Direct Sales, she has built a global brand with The Crypto Strategy Academy. She is Leading the industry as one of the top Crypto Educators in Canada and is the co-founder of Crypto Babes, a community for women learning, working and building in Web3, which has over 22,000 members. Ashley is also the author of "The Crypto Strategy Workbook" and "Crypto Workbook for Youth". She has spoken at countless conferences around the world and works to highlight under represented communities. Ashley’s Resources: https://thewrightsuccess.com/   Key takeaways: Care less about what other people think - Ashley got into the tech space regardless of what other people thought. In 2016 she was in school learning about HR and marketing. She only heard about bitcoin through her parents and began doing some research. She started by investing $300, which turned into $900 within three months. She got really excited about it, and joined the space regardless of the fact there were not many women, much less women of color. But she had motivation and determination and took no interest in what other people thought.    Be comfortable with uncomfortable situations - Ashley pushed herself into uncomfortable positions purposefully. She went from a place where she was completely unaware of tech, into a tech space. It had an extremely different dynamic than what she was used to. The one thing that drove her was motivation, and her understanding of the timing. Despite being alone in the tech space, she understood that they were in the beginning stages in the adoption of the technology. She put herself in a position where she was ready to learn a lot and take advantage of the situation she was in.  Keep up with trends - one of the obstacles of being an entrepreneur are the moments when you ask yourself what it is exactly that you are doing. You see a lot of successes which slowly start to die off with time. You need to find a way to pivot and find new strategies that work and build consistency. There are moments where you come up with something but soon after peop;e quickly move onto another thing. You need to constantly be pivoting and staying up to date with the trends. Ashley tries to remain unique and let people know that she has been around for a long time and has a lot of knowledge in the field, while also planning revamping.  Some obstacles might actually be advantages - Ashley is a woman, and a woman of color. There are not a lot of people like that in the tech space. Rather than thinking of it as an obstacle, she uses it as an advantage. Since she is the only one doing what she does, she uses it as a tool to attract people and convince people like her that it is possible and doable.   Change your perspectives - In order to succeed in starting your own business, you need to change your perspectives on how you understand money, and how you understand failure. Failure is mandatory in order for you to be successful. Failure allows you to understand what you need to do to achieve success. You need to understand what does not work in order to understand what does. Environment and support are equally important. You need to have supportive people around you to aid you in staying on your feet though the journey.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinfoluwaobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki

Charles is a multi-award-winning lawyer and the CEO of Calgary’s Osuji & Smith law firm. He was chosen as one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 and one of the top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada.   From law school in Nigeria to law firm CEO in Calgary, Charles’ rise to the top has been swift—only seven short years—earning him a LEXPERT Rising Star recognition for Canada’s Leading Lawyers Under 40.  With over 45 local and national recognitions and awards in the last few years, he is now leading one of the fastest growing mid-sized law firms in Calgary. At an age when most lawyers are busy learning their craft, Charles is doing that plus ensuring he is providing mentoring and leadership for his staff of associate lawyers, legal assistants, and articling students.   Graduating at the top of his class with his Bachelor of Laws (LLB, magna cum laude) from Imo State University started it all. In 2010, he was called to the Nigerian Bar after graduating with honours with a Barrister-at-Law (BL). In 2014, he had the privilege of articling at Osuji & Smith (then Smith Law Office) and was admitted to the Alberta Bar. Only two years later, he became a Partner in the firm, and in 2017, he became the sole owner of Osuji & Smith.   Charles’ fast journey to success is proof of his dedication to helping clients achieve a resolution to their matters through quick, cost-effective, and thoughtful negotiation, mediation, and litigation. Responsive communication, practical legal advice, and thoroughness are priorities in his practice, which includes employment law, family law, real estate, litigation, business law, personal injury, wills and estates, and foreclosures.    “Charles is extremely clear with his advice. Every time he takes on a case, he gives a part of himself and his heart. He is honest and works very hard to add value to his clients’ lives. His client reviews speak for themselves” GIVING BACK Being a lawyer in Calgary after starting his law career in Nigeria has allowed Charles the privilege of combining his passion for law with his enthusiasm for mentorship and leadership within Calgary’s newcomer population.   Outside of his practice, Charles spends his time mentoring other young professionals, running a free legal clinic that primarily serves Calgary’s newcomer population, and volunteering with his church. He also enjoys being with family and friends, playing piano, playing and watching soccer and other sports, and reading. HONOURS & AWARDS 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Best Lawyers) 2020 Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada (Canadian Lawyer) LEXPERT Rising Stars, Leading Lawyers under 40 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Lawyer to Watch 2021 Avenue Calgary Top 40 Under 40 Canada’s 2021 Top 40 Under 40   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinfoluwaobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki

Taheera is the founder of Tula CPA, a forward looking firm whose focus is to support financial management and profitability through strategy consulting, fractional CFO services and monthly group coaching. She is passionate about supporting visionaries with missions that promote the wellbeing of both the people and the planet. Taheera obtained her CA in London UK, at KPMG LLP, working with a diverse set of clients ranging from medium sized to large corporate enterprises. While at the firm, she developed a passion for providing quality customer service and delivering value to her clients. Following this, she spent four years in Toronto working at McCain Foods Limited on their global finance team in a number of different roles. ​Taheera's unique global corporate experience results in a skill set that allows her to understand her clients' needs and provide optimal solutions for their success. Outside of work, she is a proud mother (superhero) of two young children. She love exploring the planet’s diversity and has travelled to over 35 countries. She is  a lifelong student of the spiritual teachings of yoga and holds a 200-hour training certificate. And last, she has been a bookworm for most of her life and she loves nothing more than a good piece of fiction. Key Takeaways: Find what you enjoy and start working towards it- Friends and family suggested to Taheera that she should start by working on what she knew she could offer, get some clients, and then work up from there. This advice was helpful to a certain degree. She started with traditional accounting and then moved towards a slightly different route. She realized that she enjoyed the business packages rather than traditional accounting. So she let go of the fact that a lot of people were doing that and instead focused on what she enjoyed.  Have a plan- Taheera shared a quote by Benjamin Franklin which said: if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail. With any goal that you have in life, you have to plan it out. A majority of people want to make more money in their businesses, but without focusing on that idea, it cannot happen. When we understand that, the next step is to create a detailed plan.  Set aside time to look at your finances - Keep your books up to date. Set aside time to get all your data together and then analyze that data. Look at the statements of profit and loss. You need to face the data whether it is good or not. Then you can start to set goals for the next year because you have data on the things that worked and the things that didn't work.  Understand your relationship with money - a lot of us have negative experiences with how we’ve interacted with money in the past which shapes our behavior. In our society, money is a very sensitive topic, and it has caused trauma for many people. With these past negative experiences, we no longer know how to deal with money or possess the skill set. Due to this alot of people focus on figuring out every other business aspect first, and figure out the money after. That is simply not possible. The only way to be successful is to understand and deal with the money. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE   OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Personal Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! https://www.okikiconsulting.com/okiki-video-bootcamp   ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consulting, where she helps business owners communicate their personal brand or company brand stories through video content, in order to communicate to their target audience. Contact Fiyin: Website: www.okikiconsulting.com Email: info@okikiconsulting.com Phone: (306)716-0324 Instagram: @Okikiconsulting and @Okikiconsultingmedia Facebook: @Okikiconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinfoluwaobayan/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okiki