The Career Gems Podcast

Whether it's because of a toxic work environment, a lack of growth opportunities, or simply feeling unfulfilled, quitting a job can be a difficult but necessary step towards career growth. Today, we'll be talking about the signs that it's time to move on, how to make the decision, and what to consider before doing so.

We all have dreams of pursuing our passions and starting our own business, but with a demanding 9-5 job, it can seem like an impossible feat. However, with the right mindset, tools, and strategies, you can turn your side hustle into a reality. In this episode we explore the 5 steps you need to follow when starting a side hustle while working a full-time job.

In this episode I explore the concept of Imposter Syndrome, how it affects us and how we overcome it. Share your thoughts with me on your experiences with imposter syndrome in the comment sections.

Whether you're looking to climb the corporate ladder, start your own business, or just want to improve your overall well-being, it is important to have clear goals on how to achieve your goals. In this episode, we are looking at goal setting and how to set the right career and personal development goals for 2023.

I have had a very exciting past year working on this podcast and enjoyed speaking to all of my guests who were willing to share their career journeys and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to use this platform to impact knowledge. In this episode I share with you all how I have navigated all of the creative avenues I have had over the past year and the things I am doing different this year to help me reach my personal and professional goals. I look forward to your thoughts on this one as it is my most personal episode thus far.

My monthly series with Adaeze gets more interesting as we get comfortable sharing our experiences with you all. In this episode we discuss how our year has been, the different methods we adopt to plan for the year, goals we have set earlier and achieved, personal and career milestones as well as how we intend to plan for the next year. Do listen, share your thoughts and let us know how you set your goals or plans for the year.

Women led SME's in Africa often face unique challenges, from lack of adequate infrastructure, funding opportunities to financial illiteracy. In this episode, Dr Ajibike a philanthropist and women's advocate details her experiences working with women in business as well as shares some of her personal trials and successes with us. This is an episode you especially do not want to miss.

There is a common concern with entrepreneurs and small business owners on how to keep track of finances as well as pricing products and services. Ibrahim Bashir and I have this conversation where he shares his wisdom and experiences as a startup incubation expert on how tackling “money” concerns as a business owner can be demystified.

In this episode Funto Boroffice and I discuss the realities of environmental consciousness in relation to policies and regulations in relation to environmental sustainability in Africa. What we know about recycling, soil quality, general waste management and how we are all responsible for the environment we live in as a society.

We also talk about the SheMentors Initiative's 3 for 3 mentorship program and Funto's role as one of the mentors spearheading the first cohort of participants in Environmental Sustainability.

A very insightful conversation with Dr Tega Edwin on the path to a successful career, we explored a discussion around career gaps, defining career goals and values as well as building the confidence needed to grow a fulfilling career. It was a pleasant conversation with a lot gems shared.