Before success.
Before music.
Before Masterminds.
There was my mother.

In this deeply personal episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits down with his mother, the woman who shaped his thinking, discipline, curiosity, and love for learning long before the world ever saw his work.

This is not just a conversation about parenting, it’s a masterclass on how minds are built, how values are transferred, and why the foundation you give a child matters more than talent, money, or opportunity.

From discipline and curiosity to education, character, and independence, this episode reveals the quiet principles that shaped everything Richie has become.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The parenting principles that shape strong, independent minds
• Why curiosity matters more than grades
• How discipline and love can coexist
• The role of education beyond the classroom
• How early values shape lifelong confidence
• Lessons every parent, teacher, and leader should hear

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In a world where shortcuts are normal and standards keep dropping, how do you remain principled?
 How do you keep your name clean when the system is designed to break you?
 And what does it cost to stand for the truth?

In this powerful episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits with Israel Laryea, one of Ghana’s most respected journalists, to unpack a lifetime of lessons in integrity, reinvention, courage, and doing the right thing even when it’s unpopular.

Israel opens up about the pressures inside media, the stories that shaped him, the battles he’s fought behind the scenes, and the mindset required to stay relevant and respected in a corrupt and fast-changing world.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to stay principled in a compromised environment
• Why integrity matters more than opportunity
• The truth about Ghana’s media ecosystem
• How Israel reinvented himself through every season
• Why your name is your most valuable asset
• Lessons from 20+ years of journalism
• What the future demands from creators and leaders

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Ghana’s new media landscape is loud, powerful, chaotic, and misunderstood.

In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits with Nkonkonsa, one of Ghana’s most influential and controversial new-media voices, to break down the truth behind blogging, virality, gossip culture, ethics, and the real pressures of running a digital platform in today’s environment.

From the hits to the scandals, the wins to the lessons, Nkonkonsa opens up like never before about building a brand in a world where everyone has an opinion, attention is currency, and one headline can change everything.

This is the raw, unfiltered conversation Ghana has been waiting for.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Ghana’s new media ecosystem actually works

What drives virality, and why negativity spreads fast

The pressure of running a platform with millions watching

How bloggers decide what to post (and what to ignore)

The balance between truth, empathy, and responsibility

How Nkonkonsa reinvented himself through backlash & growth

Why new media now sets the national conversation

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Most people think stress is just “tiredness,” but according to Dr. Amankwah, it is quietly damaging your heart, hormones, fertility, immunity, and even your brain.

In this Masterminds episode, Richie Mensah sits with his personal physician, the man he says “keeps me alive”, to break down exactly what stress does inside your body, why it shows up as random sickness, and how your lifestyle may be creating diseases without you knowing.

This is one of the most important health conversations you will ever watch.

• What stress REALLY is (not what people think)
• Why stress disguises itself as common sickness
• How stress destroys your heart & blood vessels
• Why stress spikes your blood sugar like you’re running from danger
• How stress shuts down fertility in men & women
• The link between stress, anxiety, paranoia & depression
• How stress creates chronic pain that feels like real disease
• What you must do to protect your health

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Men are breaking on the inside, silently.
In this powerful episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits with Kobby Kyei, one of Ghana’s most respected digital storytellers and impact advocates, to uncover the truth about male emotional health, invisible battles, and the society that teaches boys to stay silent.

This is not just a conversation, it’s an intervention.

Kobby opens up about purpose, identity, the struggles men hide, and the weight of being “the strong one” that nobody checks on. Rich, raw, and necessary, this episode will make you rethink how you see men, responsibility, and emotional survival.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why men are suffering in silence
• How society conditions boys to hide pain
• The pressure of being the “strong one”
• The emotional cost of responsibility
• Why purpose can save your life
• The role of storytelling in healing communities
• How Kobby Kyei transformed pain into impact

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Most of the stress in your life isn’t coming from your problems, it’s coming from your focus.

In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah breaks down the Circle of Influence, a powerful mindset framework that shows why so many people feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck… even when they’re working hard.

If you’ve been worrying about things you can’t control, trying to fix situations that are out of your hands, or wasting emotional energy on issues that don’t move your life forward, this episode will reset your entire approach to stress and success.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why stress often comes from focusing on things outside your control
How the 3 Circles (Concern, Influence, Control) shape your daily life
How to redirect your energy toward what actually makes you stronger
Why obsession with news, online drama, and other people drains you
How successful people control their peace by controlling their focus
How to shrink your Circle of Concern and expand your Circle of Influence
The mindset shift that instantly reduces overwhelm

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She’s the force behind some of Ghana’s most iconic productions, from reality shows to live events to the moments that shaped our entertainment culture.
But her real story? Many people have never heard it.

In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits down with Afeafa Nfojoh, one of Ghana’s most respected television and live-show producers.
From growing up in Obuasi, dreaming beyond her environment, walking into Charterhouse without connections, to becoming the beloved leader creators admire, this is the real story of passion, discipline, and heart.

Afeafa opens up about the unique pressures women face in the media space, why positivity is her greatest weapon, how she leads teams with love not fear, and the mindset it takes to thrive behind the camera.

This is a masterclass in resilience, excellence, leadership, and purpose.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Afeafa entered the industry with no connections
The real work behind Ghana’s biggest TV shows and events
Why discipline and positivity are her superpowers
How she leads teams with trust, empathy, and high standards
What it takes to excel as a woman in a tough industry
Why creativity requires heart, humility, and constant learning
How to stay grounded while producing at the highest level

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Everyone is looking for happiness, but the more we chase it, the further it runs.
 This episode breaks down the Backwards Law: the idea that trying too hard to feel good actually makes you feel worse.

In this solo Masterminds episode, Richie Mensah dives into why so many people feel stuck, restless, and unfulfilled, not because life is bad, but because they’re chasing the wrong things.

This is a conversation about acceptance, meaning, value, and building a life that feels good from the inside out.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why chasing happiness creates anxiety and emptiness
• The Backwards Law and how it applies to your daily life
• Why “more” never feels like enough
• The trap of chasing money, validation, and pleasure
• How acceptance creates peace and clarity
• Why value > success, and purpose > comfort
• The mindset that leads to real, lasting happiness

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Quick note before we begin:
 We apologize for the audio challenges in this episode.
 The value in this conversation was too important not to share.
 Thank you for your understanding and grace.

Most people think networking is about collecting contacts, but real networking is about relevance, authenticity, and purpose.

In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits down with Peace Hyde, the global head of digital media & partnerships at Forbes Africa, creator of Netflix’s “Young, Famous & African,” and one of the most influential voices on the continent.

Peace breaks down the real truth behind networking:
why most people do it wrong, why some relationships change your entire life,
and how one ride with a stranger completely altered her destiny.

This conversation is powerful, emotional, and full of practical lessons on becoming the kind of person people want to connect with, support, and elevate.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why most people network the wrong way
• The difference between relevance and proximity
• How to build authentic relationships that elevate your life
• Why character is more valuable than contacts
• How one moment of kindness changed Peace’s entire journey
• The mindset required to attract the right people into your life
• What real networking looks like in Africa and globally

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Everyone wants to win, but very few are willing to do what winners actually do.
 Most people don’t fail because they lack talent or opportunity. They fail because they rely on motivation, while winners rely on systems.

In this solo episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah breaks down the brutal truth about success:
Your excuses are destroying your progress, and only systems can save you.

This episode will challenge your mindset, expose the patterns holding you back, and show you exactly how to build a life that moves forward even on the days you don’t feel like it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why winners focus on systems, not emotions
• How excuses quietly destroy discipline
• The difference between “trying” and “building”
• Why motivation is unreliable and must be replaced
• How to create systems that make success automatic
• The mindset that separates achievers from excuse-makers

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