Episode 40 - Finding and Fulfilling a Calling with Ayodeji Megbope
How do we find and fulfill a calling from God?This episode’s guest addresses this question by highlighting the story of Ayodeji Megbope, founder of the Nigerian catering company, No Left-Overs. Ayo started the company after feeling like she had reached a dead end with her 20-year career as a secretary. She wanted to provide greater financial stability for herself and her family, and after years of struggling, she found a calling in the food industry. Since then, she has been selected for the Goldman Sachs’ 10 Thousand Women Program and has spoken in front of world leaders about Global Entrepreneurship in places like Turkey and the U.S. She joins us to talk about her humble beginnings and how God led her to where she is today.
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Episode 39 - Revolutionizing Transportation with Adetayo Bamiduro and Chinedu Azodoh
Starting a company comes with plenty of challenges. Scaling comes with others. Metro Africa Express co-founders Adetayo Bamiduro and Chinedu Azodoh understand this well. The two entrepreneurs have created a thriving business that has made an impact in the transportation industry and has positively impacted the lives of many across Africa. In 2021, the company received 31 million dollars in series B funding to help scale the business even more.They join us to talk about the process of starting and scaling a business while staying devoted to their mission and faith.
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Episode 38 - From Doctor to Entrepreneur to Venture Capitalist: A Journey of Solving Problems
What causes someone to go from medical doctor to entrepreneur to venture capitalist?Few people succeed in any of those fields. This episode’s guest excelled in all three.Dr. Ola Brown is the founder of the investment firm Healthcap that focuses on venture capital and infrastructure building across Africa.Prior to that, she worked as a medical doctor. Then she founded Flying Doctors Nigeria, a tech-enabled urgent care services marketplace before co-founding her first fund: Greentree Investment Company. Over the years, she has received numerous professional certificates in economics, business, and public partnerships. She speaks and teaches regularly, and offers free lectures on her Youtube channel. She joins us today to talk about investing in Africa’s infrastructure. Check out the episode and don’t forget to follow and rate the show wherever you get your podcasts.
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Episode 37 - Paying Back a $20 Million Debt Through Faithfulness and Good Work with Shady Hebeish
What would you do if you were presented with the opportunity to take over a business with 20 million dollars worth of debt?Most of us would pass on the offer, but today’s podcast guest felt a call to step in and help.Shady Hebeish was working as a pastor when his father passed away suddenly from a heart attack, leaving behind the family business he ran with his brothers. Shady felt the Holy Spirit lead him to take on his father’s responsibilities and try to save the company.Over the next 20 years, he and the others in his family saw God work in miraculous ways to reduce the debt and grow the business. Listen in as Shady tells an incredible story of provision, faithfulness, and miracles.
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Episode 36 - Rebuilding Rwanda After Genocide with Robert Bayigamba
How do you rebuild a company and your faith in the wake of immense tragedy?For Robert Bayigamba, this was not a mental exercise.Robert began leading Manumetal Ltd, a manufacturing firm in Rwanda following the country’s horrific 1994 genocide. He took over during a time when inventory had been looted and employee numbers were decimated.But through integrity and good work, Robert has grown the company and now even holds majority ownership. He joins the show today to share his inspiring and challenging story of faith, discipline, and restoration.Make sure to follow the show for more great content from global leaders and give us a rating if you enjoyed the content.
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