For the season finale, our hosts Toun and Aniema reflect on their learnings on the last 10 episodes. From career journeys to leadership lessons, every episode brought valuable nuggets for professionals and leaders alike. We are so thankful to all the amazing guests who shared their stories, insights, and experiences, making this season so impactful. A big thank you to all our listeners, for being part of this journey and to the creatives behind this project as well. Stay tuned, Season 2 is just ...
Dec 20, 2024•19 min•Ep. 11
For the final guest of Season One, Toun and Aniema sit with Ife Ojobanikan, the Chief of Staff at Wakanow, a leading African travel-tech company. In her role, Ife drives strategic initiatives and operations. This episode’s conversation goes into her career journey highlighting how it is a testament to determination, adaptability, and growth. She mentions how mentorships and putting herself out there opened doors to new opportunities. However, she firmly believes that while opportunities may come...
Dec 18, 2024•48 min•Ep. 10
In this episode of OnPeople, hosts Toun and Aniema chat with Dele Balogun, Managing Director of Celebrations, a 35 year old business that offers bespoke gifting services. Dele talks about the dynamics of managing an already existing business as a young leader and the importance of structure and empathy in creating a successful business. He speaks on how he successfully fulfilled his mission to bring structure to Nigeria's gifting industry and how resilience, discipline, and unwavering quality ha...
Dec 04, 2024•51 min•Ep. 9
In Episode 8 of OnPeople, Toun and Aniema chat with Elaine Shobanjo, CEO of ShoMya, a successful beauty line offering professional beauty services. Elaine’s journey took a major turn from her beginnings as an Investment Analyst and Advisor in England, to becoming a beauty mogul. In this episode, Elaine shares key lessons from her entrepreneurial journey, She also shares how skills from her corporate experience transcends into her current career, helping her build a successful business. She gives...
Nov 20, 2024•47 min•Ep. 8
In this episode of OnPeople, hosts Toun and Aniema sit with Dotun Olowoporoko, the Managing Partner at Ventures Platform, a Pan-African venture capital firm. Dotun has previously worked as the Chief Commercial Officer at Moniepoint and as a Principal at Novastar Ventures. He hosts the Building the Future Podcast, on conversations with people who are shaping the African future. This episode’s conversation explores the unique mindset it takes to be an entrepreneur and how managing this gift become...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 7
In this episode of OnPeople, hosts Toun and Aniema sit down with Ivie Temitayo Ibitoye, an HR professional with over 10 years of experience in employee retention, experience, development, and management. Ivie currently serves as the Head of Employee Experience at Sahara Group and is the Founder Work in Nigeria and Elite Hunters. Despite not always knowing what she wanted to pursue, Ivie was clear on what she did not want. This clarity, combined with her resourcefulness, guided her path. Through ...
Oct 16, 2024•37 min•Ep. 6
In this episode of OnPeople, Toun and Aniema chat with Bolaji Shote, an HR expert with over 16 years of experience spanning Technology, Consulting, and Financial Services. As the Founder and HR Consultant at Ingenuity HR Solutions, Bolaji highlights the importance of staying relevant through constant upskilling and understanding the intricate dynamics of laws, cultures, people, and data that shape HR practices. The conversation dives into the critical role of HR in stakeholder management, the va...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 5
In this episode of OnPeople, hosts Toun and Aniema chat with Bimpe Femi-Oyewo, a passionate advocate for education and mental health in Africa. As the founder of Edward Consulting and co-founder of the NGO, Kinnect, Bimpe shares her thoughts on the power of showing up for yourself, being intentional with personal and professional growth, and seizing opportunities even when it’s daunting. She emphasizes the importance of visibility and consistency in building credibility, noting, "People bold eno...
Sep 18, 2024•48 min•Ep. 4
In this episode of OnPeople, hosts Toun and Aniema sit with Dr. Ikpeme Neto, a medical doctor, entrepreneur, and health economist with over a decade of experience in the healthcare sector. He is the founder of Wellahealth, a micro health insurance company for high-occurrence diseases in Africa. With a diverse knowledge on entrepreneurship, health and leadership Dr. Neto brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. He discusses the impact of isolation, revealing data from his early research ...
Sep 04, 2024•53 min•Ep. 3
In this episode of OnPeople , we’re excited to have Irene Nwaukwa , a trailblazer in the healthcare sector. With experience at Boehringer Ingelheim, Sanofi, and 54gene, Irene is now leading Infinity Health Africa , driving healthcare innovation across Africa. We explore her early ambition, love for independence, and how a supportive tribe shaped her career. Irene shares her approach to transitioning between industries, her commitment to giving 120% in everything she does, and how she spots oppor...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 2
In our premiere episode, hosts Toun and Aniema sit down with Babajide Duroshola, a passionate leader dedicated to helping founders build long-lasting, technology-enabled companies across Africa. With a diverse background in tech, banking, and consulting, Babajide has built a career around scaling companies to success. As the General Manager of M-Kopa Nigeria, he brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the discussion. Babajide shares his insights on critical topics such as owner...
Aug 07, 2024•39 min•Ep. 1
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