What does it take to build an empire, not just an event company, but a creative institution that shapes a nation?

In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits with Theresa Ayoade, CEO and Co-Founder of Charterhouse Productions, the powerhouse behind the Ghana Music Awards, Miss Malaika, and countless other landmark productions.

Theresa shares how she moved from radio sales to building a company that defined Ghana’s creative industry. It’s a story of vision, systems, and resilience, proving that success is built, not given.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Theresa Ayoade started from radio sales and built Charterhouse

The birth and evolution of the Ghana Music Awards

Lessons on scaling, leadership, and legacy

What it takes to build a creative empire that lasts decades

The truth about Ghana’s entertainment ecosystem

How women can lead with excellence in male-dominated spaces

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