Bread & Butter

By Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade

The Bread and Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade is not your typical finance or business podcast, it explores real-life stories of how money plays a part in our day-to-day life - wit... more

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September 14, 2026 £40K, No Investors, No Loan: How They Built a Jollof Rice Empire | B&B Ep 131 Ft Stephy & Michael
A brother-sister duo. £40,000. Zero food industry experience. And a LinkedIn message that changed everything.
In this episode, they pull back the curtain on the real story: the £20,000 factory quote that nearly killed the idea before it started, the cold DM to a Sainsbury's buyer that got a "yes" before the product even existed, the near-breakdown when scaling from 140 to 400 stores almost broke the business, and the lawsuit that hit at the worst possible time.
A real conversation about entrepreneurship, culture, money, faith, resilience and betting on yourself.
10:47 – How the idea for Mejifoods came together
25:02 – Why it took 3 years to bring the idea to life (and the £20K factory quote)
32:28 – The LinkedIn cold-message that got Sainsbury's to say "yes" before they had a product
44:51 – No investors, no crowdfunding — just £40K and faith
50:40 – Scaling from 140 to 400 stores nearly broke the business
58:03 – The breaking point: "I was going to check into a mental hospital"
1:04:58 – Their biggest W and biggest L in the journey
1:12:42 – Why supporting Black-owned businesses matters
#Entrepreneurship #BlackOwnedBusiness #UKBusiness #FMCG #breadandbutter
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September 14, 2026 The UK Job Market Is Changing… CREATE Your Own Income | Bread & Butter Ep 130
The rules are changing. The job market is tough, the cost of living keeps rising, and waiting for the “perfect opportunity” could leave you behind.
From building multiple income streams and taking calculated risks to finding high-paying niches, documenting your journey, and learning why asking for more can change your life, this conversation is a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck.
If the traditional path isn't getting you where you want to be, maybe it's time to colour outside the lines.
03:10 – Why your idea can still succeed even if others are doing it
08:55 – The reality of the UK job market
10:23 – Don't quit your job—build your income first
15:29 – The government isn't coming to save you
19:10 – Why having a safety net can change your mindset
28:42 – Sometimes success requires audacity
31:42 – The power of finding a high-paying niche
43:47 – Why documenting your journey could change everything

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September 02, 2026 She Built Businesses, Made €1.3M & Turned $10M In 48 Hours | Bread & Butter Ep 129 Ft Kenessa
What happens when you stop waiting for the “perfect” business idea and simply start solving problems?
From growing up between Ethiopia and the Netherlands, to leaving medical school, building businesses, securing a €1.3M exit, and turning one unconventional marketing campaign into nearly $10M in revenue, this is a story of relentless entrepreneurship, calculated risk, and seeing opportunities where others don't.
The conversation goes deeper into investing in Africa, the diaspora returning home, building businesses across emerging markets, money, family, failure, and why the right people around you can completely change your trajectory.
If you've ever wondered how entrepreneurs spot opportunities before everyone else or whether Africa is becoming the next major frontier for business and investment, this one is worth watching.
03:19 — From Entrepreneur to Investor
10:54 — The Opportunity She Discovered in Africa
18:09 — Starting Her First Business
23:30 — The €1.3M Business Exit
27:50 — Turning Problems Into Businesses
35:47 — The Business That Made $10M in 48 Hours
49:18 — Investing Across Africa
53:05 — What Makes a Good Investment?
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September 02, 2026 She Turned a Bali Trip Into a $30M Business | Bread & Butter Ep 128 Ft Chidi Ashley
What if a simple idea could become a $30M business?
It started with a love for travel, a few side hustles, and a simple problem: finding people who wanted to experience the world in the same way.
From there came community, group trips, Bali, rapid growth, major risks, costly mistakes, and eventually a business that expanded far beyond travel packages.
The biggest lessons? You don't always need everything figured out before you start. Build the community. Solve a real problem. Move quickly. Learn from the mistakes. And know when it's time to take the next step.
Because sometimes the opportunity you're looking for is hidden inside a problem you've already experienced.
And the difference between an idea and a real business? Someone actually decides to start.
01:59 — From travel companies to building luxury hotels
13:23 — The Instagram post that changed everything
14:51 — From group trips to a $30M+ business
16:01 — Why you should build an audience BEFORE your business
22:06 — Why speed beats perfection
26:07 — How to recognise the signals telling you it's time to move
31:06 — Why reputation is everything
36:17 — How travel businesses actually make money
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August 17, 2026 She Had Oxford, Cambridge & a PhD… Then She Quit B&B Ft Dr Sheen MASTER
What happens when you have the Oxford & Cambridge credentials, a PhD, and a successful corporate career… but still decide to walk away?
This is the story of turning an unconventional career path into a full-time content business — from moving to the UK at 17, completing a PhD at Cambridge, and working in consulting in Dubai, to building a podcast that eventually went viral and opened doors to opportunities most people never see coming.
We get into career pivots, networking, Dubai, content creation, entrepreneurship, money, personal branding, and knowing when to take the leap.
And the biggest lesson? You don't always need to have it all figured out. Sometimes you just need to start.
02:46 — What is the bread and butter today?
06:42 — Oxford → Cambridge: The unexpected PhD journey
15:35 — From Cambridge PhD to content creation
19:23 — Loving Dubai but hating the job
21:21 — Why perfection is the enemy of progress
35:33 — The viral moment that changed everything
46:00 — How to quit your job without destroying your finances
48:22 — Why quitting isn't always the answer
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August 12, 2026 THE MORE YOU MAKE, THE MORE YOU RISK | Bread & Butter Ep 126
Making money changes your life but it also changes the people, opportunities, temptations and risks around you.
The more money, influence and access you gain, the more you have to protect. From social media and fame to relationships, discipline, marriage and generational wealth, this conversation explores what happens AFTER the money starts coming in and why success without discipline can disappear just as quickly as it arrived.
Because making the money is one thing.
Keeping it is another.
Watch until the end and ask yourself: If success came tomorrow, would you have the discipline to handle it?
05:24 — What happens when you finally make the money?
11:44 — The more successful you become, the more you have to lose
18:25 — Money gives you access—but access can become your downfall
19:33 — Can marriage protect your money and focus?
24:33 — Why self-discipline comes before marriage
33:24 — Big money requires big discipline
37:10 — The lessons you need BEFORE the money comes
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August 03, 2026 From $300 in Dubai to a Multi-Million Dollar Company | Bread & Butter Ep 125 Ft Gift Solomon
What would you do if you arrived in a new country with just $300, no job, no experience, and no one to rely on?
In this inspiring episode of the Bread & Butter Podcast, Gift Solomon shares the incredible story of how she left Nigeria, struggled for months without work, slept on a mattress on the floor, worked as a phone operator, became the UAE's first female delivery rider, and eventually built a multi-million-dollar real estate company in Dubai.
This conversation goes far beyond real estate. It's about resilience, faith, personal branding, serving before selling, and the mindset required to create opportunities when life gives you none.
02:43 Arriving in Dubai with only $300
08:56 The heartbreaking moment she discovered there was NO job
12:01 Landing her first job after 6 months of rejection
18:21 How becoming a tour guide changed everything
28:05 Why serving people led her into real estate
33:10 The secret that helped her stand out in a saturated market
37:10 The challenges of being a Nigerian woman in Dubai business
45:45 Her unbelievable first real estate sale worth millions
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July 27, 2026 How UK Politics Is Making You Poor (And What You Can Do About It) | Bread & Butter Ep 124
The UK is changing... but does that mean you should leave?
With rising taxes, political uncertainty, inflation, and shifting opportunities, more people are asking whether it's still worth building a future in the UK or if it's time to look elsewhere.
But is moving abroad really the answer?
Discover practical insights on navigating economic change, building wealth, protecting your finances, investing smarter, and why sometimes your money should move before you do.
Question: Do you think the UK is still the best place to build wealth?
01:46 – Why Politics Affects Your Wallet
06:00 – Is the UK Really Finished?
13:44 – Government Policies: What's Actually Helping?
16:36 – Should Social Media Be Banned for Under-16s?
25:28 – New Property Rules Every Landlord Should Know
30:01 – Should You Leave the UK or Stay?
35:24 – Why Africa & Emerging Markets Are Full of Opportunity
40:11 – The Biggest Financial Lesson Everyone Should Learn
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43min
July 20, 2026 She Had It All... Then Everything Changed | Bread & Butter Ep 123 ft Aliyah Maria Bee
Success doesn't always look the way people think it does.
Behind the big opportunities, brand deals, and social media highlights are difficult decisions, unexpected setbacks, seasons of starting over, and moments that completely change your perspective on life.
This conversation explores what it really takes to build a personal brand, navigate loss, pivot your career, find purpose beyond success, and keep moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan.
If you've ever questioned your direction, struggled with change, or wondered whether starting over is worth it, this one's for you.
2:07 How Aliyah Became One of the UK's Original Content Creators
9:43 Why She Walked Away From Social Media
20:18 Moving to Dubai & Starting From Scratch
23:09 The Reality of Being a Creator in Dubai
29:19 Building Brands Behind the Camera Instead of In Front of It
34:37 The Cost of Following God's Calling
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48min
July 14, 2026 Stop Chasing Clients. Start Landing Corporate Contracts. | Bread & Butter Ep 122 ft Michelle Raymond
What if your next client wasn't another small business...
What if it was Amazon, Google, or a global brand?
Michelle Raymond has spent years helping entrepreneurs unlock opportunities most people don't even know exist, high-value corporate contracts.
In this conversation, she explains why relationships beat cold outreach, why most entrepreneurs undercharge, and how one contract can completely transform your business.
Whether you're a freelancer, consultant, coach, or business owner, this episode will change the way you think about growth.
04:43 How Michelle built her personal brand & landed corporate contracts
09:02 The "3 I's" strategy to win corporate clients
17:26 Why Michelle lost a £22,000 contract for being too cheap
19:26 The power of retainers and recurring corporate income
21:34 Overcoming imposter syndrome in business and leadership
25:25 Michelle's powerful story of rebuilding her life after public trauma
36:40 Three practical tips to secure more contracts
39:16 How Michelle gets invited to speak at major events in Dubai
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How many episodes does Bread & Butter have?

The podcast currently has 135 episodes available.