Meet another trailblazing African woman! Irene Asare's career is a compelling story of cross-continental transitions and adaptability. Born and raised in London to Ghanaian parents, Irene leveraged her multicultural background to build a successful HR career with multinational companies like Vodafone, working across the UK and Africa. In a bold move, she launched her own HR consultancy, Carvin Clay, in Ghana during the challenging times of a global pandemic. Irene's journey came full circle when she later returned to the UK to work for BBC, bringing with her a wealth of diverse experiences from both corporate and entrepreneurial worlds. Her story offers valuable insights for professionals navigating international career shifts and transitions between corporate life and entrepreneurship.

You will learn:

• How to transition to entrepreneurship: Bet on yourself, overcome fear, adapt your mindset.
• How to navigate cultural challenges: Show up intentionally, bring unique perspectives.
• How to build lasting African brands: Think big, aim for transcendence.
• How to overcome career setbacks: Learn from failures, align with values.
• How to support women entrepreneurs: Create safe spaces, actively lift others up.

What We Discuss:

00:00 - Introduction: Meet Irene Asare, a trailblazing African woman entrepreneur

02:13 - From London to Ghana: Irene's multicultural background and career journey

05:10 - Transitioning to Africa: Irene's bold move from the UK to Ghana

08:18 - Navigating challenges in South Africa: Overcoming cultural differences in the workplace

13:07 - Launching Carvin Clay: Starting a business during the pandemic

21:48 - The power of personal branding: Building a business that transcends the founder

26:54 - Overcoming fear in business development: Irene's entrepreneurial journey

32:31 - African female entrepreneurship: Addressing misconceptions and challenges

39:52 - Supporting other women: The importance of collaboration and mentorship

44:57 - Showing up intentionally: Tips for career success and personal growth

48:52 - Learning from failures: Irene's biggest career setback and lessons learned

51:28 - Lightning round: Quick insights into Irene's personal and professional life

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About The Podcast

The Kádàrá Woman Podcast is dedicated to amplifying the often-overlooked impact-driven stories of remarkable African women (and women of the diaspora) who pivoted into their purpose and became barrier breakers, status quo challengers and change makers around the world. This podcast spotlights the journeys of purpose-driven African women who are reshaping their lives through intentional living and powerful mindset shifts. 

While we spotlight African women's experiences, our universal stories resonate deeply with a global audience of ambitious, forward-thinking women seeking inspiration and practical insights.

Hosted by Lola Soyebo Harris, this inspiring series explores how impact-driven African women navigate self-doubt, embrace service, and master their purpose while making pivotal decisions in their careers and personal lives. This podcast is an essential resource for those interested in personal development, mindset transformation, African women's empowerment, and purpose-driven living. 

This podcast is a production of Kadara Media LLC. All rights reserved.