Sophia Sunwoo is a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing executive. At 19, she co-founded a successful clothing business from her dorm room, which gained significant attention when Miley Cyrus wore one of their hoodies in People Magazine. By the second year, they had two offers to buy out the company. By their third year, they decided to exit the business after expanding to 250 retailers worldwide!

In 2016, Sophia founded Ascent Strategy - with a mission to create profitable brands for female entrepreneurs who strive for excellence. Through her course Sales Mastery, she established a scholarship to help BIPOC women entrepreneurs boost sales through strategic marketing and sales psychology.

Sophia has been honored as a Forbes 30 Under 30, a Fred Alger Finance Award winner, a New York pitch finalist at ELLE Magazine’s Impact2 Awards, and was named one of the world’s 100 most inspiring women by Salt Magazine and Diageo.

In this episode we discussed:

a. Why BIPOC female founders struggle in entrepreneurship

b. Importance of being brave and embracing difficult conversations in life & friendships

c. Tips & resources to navigate entrepreneurship in a male-dominated space

d. Code switching as a multicultural

e. Mindset shift to adopt when dating as a boss babe

and more… 

CONNECT

Guest: Sophia Sunwoo (IG: @sophiasunwoo)

Website: https://www.sophiasunwoo.com/ 

Ascent Strategy: https://www.ascent-strategy.com/ 

Host: Dami Junaid (IG: @missjunaid) 

More Than One Story Podcast (IG: @taloje): https://www.taloje.com/morethanonestory

Mélissa Jeanty is the founder and CEO of MelJeanty & Co, a storytelling and digital marketing agency, that specializes in creating intentional content for individuals and brands. As a Marketing and Communication Specialist, her expertise is in photography, videography, graphic and website design, social media marketing, and brand development. ​​

Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Melissa hails from a family with a legacy in Christian missions and ministry, and has also lived in Congo (DRC) and the United States. 

In this episode we discuss the following:

a. The importance of pivoting in your career and life

b. Money mindsets for success

c. Benefits of upskilling as a business owner or entrepreneur

d. Tips for prioritizing rest and practicing the Sabbath

e. Practical ways to manage social media anxiety and addiction

RESOURCES & BOOKS

*The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

*God in my everything by Ken Shigematsu

*To Hell with the Hustle by Jefferson Bethke

*Podcast mentioned: “Fight Hustle, End Hurry” with John Mark Comer & Jefferson Bethke: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fight-hustle-end-hurry/id1480300467 

*Sacred Rest by Saundra Dalton-Smith

CONTACT

*Guest: Melissa Jeanty

-IG: @meljeanty

-Agency: https://www.meljeanty.com/meljeantyandco

*Host: Dami Junaid

-IG: @missjunaid // @taloje (Podcast)

-Podcast Website: https://www.taloje.com/morethanonestory

In this episode, I speak with Nnamdi Okaa (aka Mista Dre) a versatile entertainer with a passion for radio, comedy, and live events.

As a comic, he’s produced comedy shows like "Comedy Unplugged" and acted in several theatre productions. In addition, Dre has hosted events and concerts with international headliners like Davido, Basketmouth, Adekunle Gold and more.

Under his creative collective (The Talkative), Dre hosts the comedy podcast "Backyard Bants". With each new project, Dre continues to push the culture forward and create a platform for fellow creatives.

We discuss the following topics:

a. Lessons learned from living in Nigeria

b. The pros and cons of hustle culture

c. The importance of embracing discomfort

d. The myth of social media influence

To Connect

*Guest: Nnamdi Okaa (Mista Dre)

-IG: mistadre_ | Podcast IG: @backyardbantss

*Host: Dami Junaid

-IG: @missjunaid | Podcast IG: @taloje

-Podcast website: https://www.taloje.com/morethanonestory

In this episode, I speak with Deidre Sirianni.

Deidre is a TEDx speaker, author, coach and founder of Radically Aligned Life - a coaching and mentoring academy dedicated to guiding individuals in actualizing their potential. Through a unique blend of metaphysical principles and practical tools, Deidre's mission is to awaken people to the truth of who they are and are meant to be.  

In this episode, we discuss:

a. The importance of being radically aligned

b. Self deprecation vs appreciation

c. How to understand the language of your soul

d. Ostracism vs Belonging

e. Why you must decide to stop playing small

CONNECT

*Guest: Deidre Sirianni

-Website: https://radicallyaligned.com/

-Instagram: @iamdeidresiriani

-Book: "Turn On Your Light" (Amazon)

-Turn On Your Light Qui: https://radicallyaligned.com/tyloquiz/

*Podcast Website: www.taloje.com/morethanonestory

*Podcast IG: @taloje

*Host IG (Dami Junaid): @missjunaid

In this episode I speak with Lindsay Judy, a speech pathologist from Texas who has solo traveled to 24 countries!

We discuss topics like:

a. How to manage solo travel anxiety

b. Solo travel tips and travel fails

c. Navigating adult friendships as a 30-something year old

d. Finding contentment in your singlehood

e. How to not fall into the comparison trap

*Enneagram Test: https://enneagramtest.com/quiz

TO CONNECT

*Guest (Lindsay Judy)

-IG: @lindsayljudy

*Host (Dami Junaid)

-IG: @missjunaid

-Podcast: www.taloje.com/morethanonestory

-IG: @taloje

In this episode, I speak with Efuwa Tomety - the founder of Adaaba, which is an online magazine and community that's committed to uplifting the multifaceted essence of women.

We discuss topics like:

a. Boundaries and why it’s needed for a stress-free life

b. The struggles of being a first born child

c. Signs the man you're dating is right for you

d. Why successful women struggle in dating

e. How we need to rethink the role of women in society

To Connect

*Guest: Efuwa Tomety

-IG: @efuwatomety AND @adaabamagazine

-Website: https://www.adaaba.com/

*Host: Dami Junaid

-IG: @missjunaid AND @taloje

-Podcast Website: https://www.taloje.com/

In this episode, I speak with Peter Kang - a Korean American TCK.

Topics discussed include:

a. Cancel culture & the importance of critical thinking for navigating conflict

b. The struggles of being on a non-immigrant visa in the States

c. Why we need critical thinking in the world today

d. Debt culture in the States

e. Why colleges & universities need to teach financial literacy

TO CONNECT

*Guest: Peter Kang (IG: @eunsung.hero)

*Podcast Website: www.taloje.com/morethanonestory

*Podcast IG: @taloje

*Host IG: @missjunaid

In this episode, I speak with Martin Ogun - a Toronto-based Nigerian artist under the moniker "Martinses". Martin is a key member of Afrique Like Me - which is a Toronto-based collective that also includes Razaq El Toro and Sonic Griot. The trio specialize in curating music experiences that celebrate art, electronic dance, and alternative music from Africa and the diaspora.

Topics discussed include:

a. Afrobeat vs Afrobeats

b. How to develop a mature relationship with your parents

c. Navigating power structures and confrontation in different societies

d. Should you niche down when you have multiple passions?

e. Why you need to have more difficult conversations

f. How to build community

g. The struggles with starting a fashion line

TO CONNECT

*Martin Ogun

-IG: @martinses // @afriquelikeme

-Spotify: "Martinses"

-Website: https://www.martinses.ca/music

*Taloje (More Than One Story podcast)

-Website: https://www.taloje.com/morethanonestory

-IG: @taloje

In this episode, I speak with digital nomad Jamie Reed on how to create a life that feels like home and is true to you.

We discuss the following topics:

a. How liking yourself can transform your life

b. The importance of having authentic friends

c. How travel expands your mind and shatters echo chambers

d. Steps to creating your dream life that feels like home

e. Money and designing a rich life around your values

TO CONNECT

*Jamie Reed

-IG: @jamie.himself AND @the90daynomad

-Website: www.the90daynomad.com

*Taloje

Website: www.taloje.com/morethanonestory

IG: @taloje

In this episode, I speak with relationship coach John Kenny about the importance of cultivating a healthy relationship as a single person and how that can transform your love life.

Topics discussed include:

a. Attachment styles and the different types

b. How to cultivate self confidence and healthy sense of self when single

c. How to navigate and heal a broken heart

e. How women can manage biological clock anxiety

f. Masculine vs feminine energy and which leads in a relationship

and more...

CONNECT

John Kenny (Guest)

*Website: https://johnkennycoaching.com/ (see footer for all social links)

*Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnkennycoach

*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnkennycoaching/

*E: [email protected]

Podcast (More Than One Story)

*Website: https://www.taloje.com/morethanonestory

*Instagram: @taloje