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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The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.

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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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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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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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July 14, 2026 He Built a 500+ Property Business Without Airbnb | Bread & Butter Ep 121 Ft Shaun Davis
Most people think property investing is all about buy-to-lets or Airbnb.
Shaun Davis built something completely different.
Starting with very little, he went on to build a supported accommodation business with over 500 properties, working alongside local councils to provide safe housing for vulnerable people while creating a highly successful property company.
In this conversation, Shaun explains how supported accommodation really works, how government contracts differ from traditional property investing, and why this overlooked strategy is creating opportunities that many investors don't even know exist.
If you've ever wondered whether there's another way to build wealth through property, this episode is one you don't want to miss.
2:18 Growing Up & Early Life
7:21 Becoming a Dad at 19
13:30 Why He Chose Supported Accommodation
18:35 Building a 500+ Property Business
23:48 How Supported Accommodation Actually Works
32:39 Why He Moved to Dubai
37:37 Raising Successful Children
39:41 The Mindset Behind His Success
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July 14, 2026 Why Most People FAIL to Get a Job in Dubai | Bread & Butter Ep 120 Ft Roxanne
Thinking about moving to Dubai? Wondering why your CV isn't getting interviews? Or curious about what recruiters actually look for?
In this episode of the Bread & Butter Podcast, Tayo and Dami sit down with recruitment expert Roxanne, founder of Career Verified, to uncover what it really takes to build a successful career in Dubai.
From networking strategies and CV mistakes to salary expectations, career growth, and the realities of working abroad, this conversation is packed with practical advice that could completely change your job search.
02:27 How Recruitment Really Works
05:26 The Biggest CV Mistakes Recruiters See
10:38 The Craziest Ways Candidates Get Recruiters' Attention
12:06 The Highest Salaries in Dubai Explained
27:24 How a £5 CV Turned Into a Successful Business
29:47 Why So Many Expats Don't Enjoy Their Jobs in Dubai
32:38 Top Advice Before Moving to Dubai
36:12 How LinkedIn & Networking Open Doors in Dubai
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July 14, 2026 Why Families Go To War After Someone Dies? | Bread & Butter Ep 119 Ft Mohammad Marria
You insure your car. You insure your home. But have you protected the people who matter most?
Most people spend years building wealth…
But almost no one spends time planning what happens to it when they're gone.
In this eye-opening conversation, we uncover the hidden realities of wills, inheritance, guardianship, power of attorney, and estate planning. You'll hear real stories of families torn apart, forgotten assets worth millions, and the simple steps that can protect everything you've worked so hard to build.
Whether you're an expat, a parent, a business owner, or simply someone who wants to leave their affairs in order, this conversation will change the way you think about legacy.
3:34 Leaving London and Starting Over in the UAE
12:13 What Happens to Your Children If Both Parents Die?
17:14 The Risky Decision to Leave Everything Behind for Dubai
21:47 Registering the First Will Through Dubai Courts
25:31 The Biggest Mistake Families Make After a Death
33:09 The Essential Documents Every Family Should Have
39:07 How Outdated Wills Can Create Family Disasters
49:05 Why Power of Attorney Is Just as Important as a Will
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July 14, 2026 She earns more than most men. Here’s how | Bread & Butter Ep 118 Ft Andrea L Richards
What do you do when life doesn't go according to plan?
For some people, adversity becomes an excuse. For others, it becomes fuel.
Raw, honest, and packed with wisdom, this is a story about refusing to let your circumstances write your future. Because sometimes the people who achieve the most aren't the ones with the easiest start, they're the ones who keep showing up when life gets hard.
6:28 Becoming pregnant at 15 and refusing to give up on her dreams
10:58 Dropping out of A-Levels to earn money and support her child
17:14 The moment she finally realised how successful she had become
23:10 Losing her job and the strategy that launched her business
28:37 Working 18-hour days, 7 days a week for 8 years
34:37 High-earning women, ambition, relationships, and dating
44:21 The biggest financial mistakes business owners make
50:33 AI, the future of work, and industries most likely to survive
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July 14, 2026 She Lost Her Job... Then Started Making £10K Months | Bread & Butter Ep 117 Ft Ashley Adaeze
Success rarely happens in a straight line.
In this episode, we sit down with one of the UK's early personal finance content creators to unpack the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that shaped her journey. From buying property at a young age and building a respected finance platform, to navigating grief, redundancy, and career reinvention, this is a conversation about resilience, ambition, and betting on yourself.
We explore what it really takes to build wealth, why delayed gratification still matters, and how the right opportunities often come disguised as setbacks.
If you're looking for motivation, financial wisdom, and a reminder that setbacks don't define your future, this episode is for you.
2:38 The story behind Money Medics and how it all started
7:06 Personal loss, burnout, and the decision to step away
11:11 Buying a property alone and the strategy that made it possible
19:29 Losing a job and turning redundancy into opportunity
21:22 The first £10K month and discovering the power of self-employment
25:25 The biggest mortgage and credit score myth people believe
31:58 The roadmap to becoming work-optional by 40
35:13 Biggest setback, biggest win, and lessons from the journey
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July 14, 2026 The Holiday Made Me Triple My Income | Bread & Butter Ep 116
Most people see holidays as a luxury.
What if they're actually one of the best investments you can make?
In this episode, we discuss how travel can expand your mindset, strengthen relationships, unlock business opportunities, and even inspire you to earn more.
Plus, we share practical tips on planning holidays, using points and credit cards wisely, avoiding expensive mistakes, and getting maximum value from every trip.
0:00 Why some holidays are more powerful than others
5:12 The trip that changed everything and sparked bigger goals
7:21 Reconnecting with culture, identity and home
12:57 The smartest way to budget for holidays
17:41 Why weekend breaks can be just as valuable as long holidays
24:42 Overrated destinations and places worth the hype
26:25 The unforgettable destination everyone should experience
28:04 Why holidays are about more than just having fun
#Travel #PersonalFinance #WealthBuilding #FamilyTravel #MoneyMindset #Dubai #TravelHacks #Podcast #FinancialFreedom
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How many episodes does Bread & Butter have?

The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.