How Adeshina Adewumi’s Setbacks Led to Building One Kiosk Africa
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
Release Date: 03/04/2021
What We're Focusing on in 2023 ...
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
In this episode, the Building Black Podcast’s host shares our 2023 theme word and how we got here!
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How Dr. Angelique Johnson Unintentionally Founded MEMStim, LLC.
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
Dr. Angelique Johnson is the Founder & CEO of MEMStim LLC, a Kentucky-based startup that develops a fully automated, low cost, advanced manufacturing process for implantable nerve stimulators. In this episode, Dr. Angelique details how her upbringing put her on a path to math and science to discover her passion for innovating at the intersection of medicine and technology.
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How an Early Discovery Led Anthony Frasier to Build ABF Creative
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
Anthony Frasier is the founder and CEO of ABF Creative, an award-winning, audio first company that’s produced podcasts for the likes of Essence Magazine as well as programming like African Folktales series, which is a collection of traditional bedtime stories originating in Africa for kids today. In this episode, Anthony discusses how discovering computers and gaming in his childhood set him on a path of entrepreneurship that ultimately led him to launching ABF Creative.
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How Ifeoma Ozoma Changed Workers' Rights for 40 Million People
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
Ifeoma Ozoma is the Founder and Principal of Earthseed, a consulting firm that advises individuals, organizations, and companies on tech accountability, public policy, and health misinformation among other topics. Within a year after leaving social media platform, Pinterest, she set out on a year-long campaign to fight for workers’ rights in California, specifically for people to maintain their freedom to speak up against racial discrimination in the workplace. Now, the Silenced No More Act does just that for 40 million workers in California. She’s on a mission to scale this...
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How We Are Stepping into 2022: A Holiday Message
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
In this episode, the Building Black Podcast’s host, Hauwa Otori, looks back at 2021 and shares a brief holiday message. And, she also reveals our 2022 theme word!
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How Marcel Benson Makes the Most of His Time with the Benson Watch Company
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
Marcel Benson is the Founder of the Benson Watch Company. The company’s slogan is “Time should be spent doing what you love.” Marcel left a career in consulting to pursue his love and passion for watches. It’s a story of letting go of other people’s expectations to follow your passion to do what is right for you.
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How Nohoa Arcanjo's Trials Led Her to Creators.LLC
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
Nohoa Arcanjo is the Co-Founder and Growth Leader of CREATORS, Trusted Creative Net (Creators.LLC), a Brazilian platform that connects independent creators and creative talent with companies who need their support. Nohoa initially pursued the business side of the fashion industry before transitioning to a marketing career and then ultimately finding her path to entrepreneurship. It’s a story of pursuing your interests, trying out new things, and being okay with quitting to achieve your goals.
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Building Black Podcast Season 2 is Coming Soon!
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
The second season of the Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori is on its way! We’re excited to bring you even more incredible stories of Black builders, entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs from around the globe who are building successful businesses across various industries. Don’t miss it!
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How Chris Bennett Empowers Educators with Wonderschool
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
Chris Bennett is the co-founder and CEO of Wonderschool, a platform that supports educators in starting early child care programs out of their homes. Chris started his entrepreneurial journey as a kid growing up in Miami with side hustles ranging from selling baseball cards online to selling spring break trips in high school. He found a sense of belonging in San Francisco. In 2016, he identified an opportunity to provide quality early child care programs in local communities through Wonderschool.
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How Adeshina Adewumi’s Setbacks Led to Building One Kiosk Africa
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
Adeshina Adewumi is the founder and CEO of One Kiosk Africa, a Nigerian e-commerce platform that connects local store owners with customers based on location. In this episode, you’ll learn about Adeshina’s story of how he pushed through his setbacks, created side hustles, learned lessons, and ultimately launched his startup to bring convenience and value to his community. For this episode and more, join the Building Black Podcast community at www.buildingblackpodcast.com.
info_outlineAdeshina Adewumi is the founder and CEO of One Kiosk Africa, a Nigerian e-commerce platform that connects local store owners with customers based on location. Think Instacart for the African continent. In this episode, you’ll learn about Adeshina’s story of how he pushed through his setbacks, created side hustles, learned lessons, and ultimately launched his startup to bring convenience and value to his community. For this episode and more, join the Building Black Podcast community at www.buildingblackpodcast.com.