​ @Nrubasha  speaks openly about history, power, economics, spirituality, and the psychology behind colonization.His message is simple:“When you take away a man’s name, you take away his identity. When you take away his identity, you own him.”

Purchase his book here: https://amzn.to/466zX2s

This episode is more than a conversation it's a call for African youth across Australia, Europe, America, and the continent to rise again, to know where they come from, and to rebuild their cultural pride.

Whether you’re African, diaspora, or someone wanting to understand identity, colonial history, or cultural healing this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew.

⭐ For Organizations Focused on Diversity, Community & Social Impact

This conversation touches on identity, crime prevention, youth empowerment, multicultural leadership, and diversity education.

In this heartfelt episode of The Rubasha Family Podcast, Sugira Rubasha sits with Wambui, a women’s health & wellness coach with 20 years in personal injury & rehabilitation, to unpack the moment her corporate life exploded into burnout and how she rebuilt from the inside out.You’ll hear how ignoring “normal” symptoms (exhaustion, brain fog, poor sleep, bloating, disconnect at work) was her body whispering: “Come home to me.” Wambo shares the small, consistent choices that restored her energy, clarity, and joy—and birthed her mission to help women listen to their bodies before a crisis.What you’ll learn:The difference between pushing through and tuning inWhy women 35–50 often normalize symptoms that signal imbalanceThe simple, consistent habits that compound into healingCorporate to Calling → alignment doesn’t always mean quitting; it means listeningThe “Voids to Values” exercise for uncovering your core story and purposeFeatured Book: From Corporate to Calling (multi-author)🗓️ Launch: November 21, 2025 (global virtual)🎟️ Early-bird launch party + special Kindle pricing for the first 36 hours👉 Links shared here at launch.Connect with Wambuihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wambuindungu-waboiz4health/👉 Follow Sugira Rubasha & ETS Rubasha Media:Website: https://etsrubashamedia.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sugira-rubasha-206a24231/Watch next: https://youtu.be/s5A-Lpd-KQc#WomensHealth #BurnoutRecovery #CorporateToCalling #BodyWisdom #Perimenopause #WomensWellness #MindBodyConnection #Leadership #Intrapreneurship #RubashaFamilyPodcast

In this inspiring episode of The Rubasha Family Podcast, host Sugira Rubasha sits down with Sandy Tembo author, executive coach, and former banking leader to unpack her journey from corporate career to calling.Sandy shares how her 15 year career in banking and risk management led her to discover her true purpose helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and small-to-medium businesses build compliance, confidence, and legacy.💡 You’ll learn:How to turn personal loss into leadership and growthThe difference between an entrepreneur and an intrapreneurHow to leverage your strengths instead of starting from scratchThe “Life Code” framework — Leverage, Innovation, Fearlessness, and ExecutionWhy purpose-driven leadership is the future of businessHow compliance can make or break small business successSandy’s story featured in the new book “From Corporate to Calling” is a powerful reminder that everything you’ve been through prepares you for what’s next.📘 Book Launch: From Corporate to Calling🗓️ Launch Date: November 21st (Virtual Event)🎟️ Join the launch via Eventbrite and grab your discounted Kindle copy.👉 Follow Sandy Timbo:LinkedIn:   / sandra-sandy-tembo-660928115  👉 Follow Sugira Rubasha & ETS Rubasha Media:Website: https://etsrubashamedia.comLinkedIn:   / sugira-rubasha-206a24231  🎥 Watch Next:    • How to Align Your Career with Your Calling!  #CorporateToCalling #LeadershipPodcast #WomenInLeadership #LegacyBuilding #PurposeDrivenLife #RubashaFamilyPodcast #SandyTimbo #SugiraRubasha #BusinessGrowth #Coaching #Entrepreneurship #Intrapreneurship

Mother’s mental health, caregiver burnout, autism parenting, and purpose-driven leadership this conversation with Muriel Jones Banks, founder of Courage to Be LLC (retired Executive Director of a family nonprofit), is a masterclass in advocacy and resilience. We unpack caregiver self care, workplace mental health, setting healthy boundaries at home, and how organizations can better support top performers navigating complex family needs.Muriel shares her lived experience raising a son on the autism spectrum, recognizing signs of mental health challenges, advocating through stigma, and building community support. We talk intrapreneurship vs entrepreneurship, leading with empathy, and practical ways companies can create psychologically safe, high-performance cultures.You’ll learn:How to spot caregiver burnout & protect your own mental wellnessEffective advocacy with clinicians, schools, and systemsBuilding purpose-driven families (boundaries, routines, rewards)Employer playbook: accommodations, lunch-and-learns, real engagementTurning lived experience into speaking, workshops, and impact📩 Book Muriel for keynotes/workshops: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muriel-jones-banks/Mother’s mental health, caregiver burnout, autism parenting, and purpose-driven leadership this conversation with Muriel Jones Banks, founder of Courage to Be LLC (retired Executive Director of a family nonprofit), is a masterclass in advocacy and resilience. We unpack caregiver self care, workplace mental health, setting healthy boundaries at home, and how organizations can better support top performers navigating complex family needs.Muriel shares her lived experience raising a son on the autism spectrum, recognizing signs of mental health challenges, advocating through stigma, and building community support. We talk intrapreneurship vs entrepreneurship, leading with empathy, and practical ways companies can create psychologically safe, high-performance cultures.You’ll learn:How to spot caregiver burnout & protect your own mental wellnessEffective advocacy with clinicians, schools, and systemsBuilding purpose-driven families (boundaries, routines, rewards)Employer playbook: accommodations, lunch-and-learns, real engagementTurning lived experience into speaking, workshops, and impact📩 Book Muriel for keynotes/workshops: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muriel-jones-banks/ABOUT THE HOST🎙 Sugira Rubasha, Founder & CEO of ETS Rubasha Media.We build legacy media for CEOs: storytelling, podcast production, AI driven deal flow, and personal brand systems.Work with us / media inquiries: https://rubashamedia.com/Follow @ETSRubashaMedia on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube.Sponsors: Our AISDR Try the Demo Here: https://partner.aisdr.com/bookmetingsaiBook a discovery call: Website: https://rubashamedia.com/Book a keynote speaker strategy session with us today and let’s build your podcasting empire.https://calendly.com/sugirarubasha/podcast-interviewLegacy is always greater than currency.Secure your personal brand and Keynote Speaker Audit spot now then we’ll align you into the cohort. 👇https://buy.stripe.com/7sY3cwgmX7NnaqF2dfb3q06Once you’ve booked, we’ll align you into our next CEO cohort and provide your custom 12-month roadmap, so you walk away with a clear plan to build trust, impact, and return on investment.Website: https://rubashamedia.com/

Want sales that feel authentic and still close big? In this episode, Sugira “Rubasha” sits down with Larry Long Jr (speaker, coach, sales leader a.k.a. “LinkedIn Larry”) to unpack relationship selling, filling a robust pipeline, and using LinkedIn video messages to stand out in a noisy inbox.From the “150 calls a day” grind to modern B2B (belly-to-belly) outreach, we cover:Quantity and quality: how to fill top-of-funnel without becoming a spam botWhen to choose webinars (one-to-many) vs 1:1 sellingThe 3-Minute Challenge (daily deposits) & 15-Minute Challenge (5 genuine touchpoints)Scripts → to → real talk: ditching robotic pitches for human conversationsPersonal brand as your 24/7 credibility machineLarry’s simple line to land keynote stages (and the receipts to back it)If you’ve ever wondered how to sell with integrity, build inbound gravity, and keep without-you energy (no desperation) — this one’s for you.🎯 What You’ll LearnA repeatable cadence to fill the funnel (and stop “hopium” forecasting)How to use LinkedIn video DMs that actually get repliesA framework to move from transactional to transformational salesWhy social proof (reviews, talk.reviews, testimonials) unlocks stages & dealsPractical ways to balance short-term cash with long-term brand0:00 Intro — Money with creativity & listening as a superpower2:28 150 calls/day: what worked, what didn’t, and why quality matters7:52 Webinars vs 1:1: picking the right play for deal size & ICP12:10 B2B = Belly to Belly: building relationships that convert16:40 Pipeline math: why a big, real funnel cures most sales pain20:25 LinkedIn Larry’s video DM formula (and why it stands out)25:33 The 3-Minute & 15-Minute challenges (daily deposits)30:18 Personal brand = say/do ratio & credibility before the call34:55 How to land keynote stages (and what planners really want)39:20 Scripts vs humans: flipping the cold-call conversation44:05 Action plan: 30-day pipeline sprint you can start today49:10 Wrap + next steps (webinar idea & collab)Larry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/longjr7/ABOUT THE HOST🎙 Sugira Rubasha, Founder & CEO of ETS Rubasha Media.We build legacy media for CEOs: storytelling, podcast production, AI driven deal flow, and personal brand systems.Work with us / media inquiries: https://rubashamedia.com/Follow @ETSRubashaMedia on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube.Sponsors: Our AISDR Try the Demo Here: https://partner.aisdr.com/bookmetingsaiBook a discovery call: Website: https://rubashamedia.com/Book a keynote speaker strategy session with us today and let’s build your podcasting empire.https://calendly.com/sugirarubasha/podcast-interviewLegacy is always greater than currency.Secure your personal brand and Keynote Speaker Audit spot now then we’ll align you into the cohort. 👇https://buy.stripe.com/7sY3cwgmX7NnaqF2dfb3q06Once you’ve booked, we’ll align you into our next CEO cohort and provide your custom 12-month roadmap, so you walk away with a clear plan to build trust, impact, and return on investment.Website: https://rubashamedia.com/

Legacy is a gift. In this powerful episode of the Rubasha Family Podcast, CEO and family-office leader Wendy Craft breaks down how ultra-wealthy families structure and protect a 100 year legacy and how the same principles apply to entrepreneurs on the rise.

We cover what a family office is, when you might need one, single vs. multi-family offices, privacy and security, the mindset of stewardship, next-gen education, philanthropy that actually moves the needle (including COVID case studies), conflict resolution, hiring with EQ, the marriage-settlement alternative to prenups, dating & safety for next-gens, and practical money advice for ages 18–42.

If you’re building wealth, brand, or a family name this is your blueprint.🔔 Subscribe for more CEO level conversations on legacy, leadership, and wealth stewardship.Wendy's Linkedin  / wendy-craft-7281176  Sponsors: Our AISDR Try the Demo Here: https://partner.aisdr.com/bookmetingsaiBook a discovery call: Website: https://rubashamedia.com/Book a keynote speaker strategy session with us today and let’s build your podcasting empire.https://calendly.com/sugirarubasha/po...Legacy is always greater than currency.Secure your personal brand and Keynote Speaker Audit spot now then we’ll align you into the cohort. 👇https://buy.stripe.com/7sY3cwgmX7Nnaq...Once you’ve booked, we’ll align you into our next CEO cohort and provide your custom 12-month roadmap, so you walk away with a clear plan to build trust, impact, and return on investment.Website: https://rubashamedia.com/Sugira Rubasha is a dynamic entrepreneur recognized for his profound understanding of consumer behavior and digital marketing strategies.Leveraging insights from Google statistics, Sugira has mastered the art of content creation, ensuring that potential customers can engage with at least 7 hours of his material—be it through newsletters, podcasts, or online posts guaranteeing trust and familiarity before making a purchase.His compelling approach effectively combines diverse content formats to build a robust connection with his audience, ultimately driving successful customer conversions.The hidden value certain types of posts can have on your business, what the winning strategy is for organic social ads, and the unlock to creating targeted social content & ads. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode of the World Podcast Series, Sugira Rubasha sits down with Keith Gillard — Co-Founder & CEO of Sustaero, the company working on producing sustainable jet fuel from wood waste at commercial scale.Keith’s story is wild.He’s a former Fortune 100 exec, he’s spent 25+ years in venture capital and private equity, he’s led and exited sustainability companies around the world and he’s also a two-time Canadian Independent Music Award nominee. Business and creativity in one human.We cover:🔥 How Soro turns leftover wood chips into jet fuel ✈️💰 Venture capital vs private equity (in plain English)⚠️ Why most startups fail (and it’s not the technology)📈 Where the real money is: “boring businesses” doing $2M–$8M EBITDA🧠 How to build a team that investors will actually trust🎤 How CEOs should speak on stage to drive deal flow and authority🌍 Why clean tech is about doing more with less, not going backwardsThis is for founders, CEOs, investors, and operators who care about legacy, leverage, and scale.⏱ Timestamps (40 min episode)00:00 – Intro: Who is Keith Gillard?02:00 – “We make jet fuel from wood” explained like you’re 1106:20 – How Soro actually does it (wood waste → syngas → jet fuel)09:40 – Who buys this fuel and why airlines care12:30 – Venture capital 101: what it really is15:20 – Why most startups fail (hint: people, not tech)18:10 – Private equity vs venture capital (simple breakdown)22:00 – The $2M–$8M EBITDA “boring business” opportunity25:10 – Succession crisis: baby boomers retiring, no one to take over27:30 – How great teams get built (and why exits depend on people)31:10 – Deal flow: how investors actually find companies33:40 – The future of Soro and sustainable aviation fuel36:20 – Keith on keynote speaking and communicating vision38:10 – Rapid fire: cleantech, CEO vision, “leverage,” legacyABOUT KEITH GILLARDCo-Founder & CEO of Sustero building sustainable jet fuel from wood waste• 25+ years in venture capital and private equity• Has led, invested in, and exited dozens of sustainability-focused companies• Twice-nominated for the Canadian Independent Music Awards• Keynote speaker in clean tech, aviation fuel, and industrial transitionABOUT THE HOST🎙 Sugira Rubasha, Founder & CEO of ETS Rubasha Media.We build legacy media for CEOs: storytelling, podcast production, AI driven deal flow, and personal brand systems.Work with us / media inquiries: https://rubashamedia.com/Follow @ETSRubashaMedia on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube.Sponsors: Our AISDR Try the Demo Here: https://partner.aisdr.com/bookmetingsaiBook a discovery call: Website: https://rubashamedia.com/

What does it really take to navigate the high-stakes world of private equity and hedge funds while building a meaningful life as an entrepreneur and father?In this powerful episode filmed on 5th Avenue at the headquarters of Sadis & Goldberg LLP, we sit down with Ron S. Geffner Partner at Sadis & Goldberg, leading hedge-fund and private-equity attorney for one of the most authentic, heartfelt conversations we’ve had on our World Podcast Series yet.Ron opens up about:The mindset behind successful mergers & acquisitions (M&A) dealsHow great founders think when preparing to sell their companyWhy trust, decisiveness, and emotional intelligence matter more than valuationThe reality of balancing business, fatherhood, and personal happinessWhat it means to not be commoditized in a service-driven worldHow listening not reacting is the real secret to long-term client relationshipsThis episode is a masterclass for entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals who want to build wealth and live with purpose.Try the Demo Here: https://partner.aisdr.com/bookmetingsaiBook a discovery call: Website: https://rubashamedia.com/Book a keynote speaker strategy session with us today and let’s build your podcasting empire.https://calendly.com/sugirarubasha/podcast-interviewLegacy is greater than currency.Secure your personal brand and Keynote Speaker Audit spot now then we’ll align you into the cohort. 👇https://buy.stripe.com/7sY3cwgmX7NnaqF2dfb3q06Once you’ve booked, we’ll align you into our next CEO cohort and provide your custom 12-month roadmap, so you walk away with a clear plan to build trust, impact, and return on investment.Website: https://rubashamedia.com/Sugira Rubasha is a dynamic entrepreneur recognized for his profound understanding of consumer behavior and digital marketing strategies.Leveraging insights from Google statistics, Sugira has mastered the art of content creation, ensuring that potential customers can engage with at least 7 hours of his material—be it through newsletters, podcasts, or online posts guaranteeing trust and familiarity before making a purchase.His compelling approach effectively combines diverse content formats to build a robust connection with his audience, ultimately driving successful customer conversions.The hidden value certain types of posts can have on your business, what the winning strategy is for organic social ads, and the unlock to creating targeted social content & ads. Hope you enjoy!

What does it really take to scale a B2B company from under $1M to $10M in two years and help drive not one, but two billion-dollar exits?In this episode, Chief Revenue Officer Jeff Hoffman reveals the real playbook behind enterprise sales growth, private-equity turnarounds, and the mindset that separates operators from leaders.Jeff has built and led revenue teams at IBM, Oracle, and multiple PE/VC-backed SaaS companies, creating over $1B+ in enterprise value.He breaks down how to shorten sales cycles, create partner credibility, and turn messy CRMs into predictable pipelines the kind investors actually trust.

Sponsors: Our AiSDR books meetings with your ideal prospects through deeply researched high-converting outreach.

Try the Demo Here: https://partner.aisdr.com/bookmetingsai💡 What you’ll learn:The solution-selling framework that still works in 2025How to use a Working Close Plan to accelerate enterprise dealsWhy Big-4 partnerships (KPMG, PwC) create instant trust and scaleBuilding fair, simple pricing that buyers never push back onHow to step into a CRO or fractional CRO role with equity upsideThe three problems killing most B2B pipelines and how to fix them fast🎙 Host: Sugira Rubasha The Rubasha Family Podcast | World Speaker Tour

👤 Guest: Jeff Hoffman CRO | 2 Exits | Enterprise GTM | Board AdvisorTry the Demo Here: https://partner.aisdr.com/bookmetingsaiBook a discovery call: Website: https://rubashamedia.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 Hook: From <$1M to $10M in 24 months
02:15 Sports → sales mindset (tennis & team selling)
05:42 IBM & Oracle: inside solution selling
12:30 Qualifying real deals (decision makers, users, influencers)
17:08 The Working Close Plan (share it with prospects)
22:40 Pricing that closes (fair, flexible, recognizable revenue)
26:10 Partner strategy (Big 4 walk-ins)
31:05 The $10M North America ramp (FinTech)
36:10 SaaS today vs. perpetual then — what’s changed
41:25 CRO playbook: 30/60/90 for GTM turnaround
47:50 Fractional CRO, retainers & equityBook a keynote speaker strategy session with us today and let’s build your podcasting empire.https://calendly.com/sugirarubasha/podcast-interviewLegacy is greater than currency.Secure your personal brand and Keynote Speaker Audit spot now then we’ll align you into the cohort. 👇https://buy.stripe.com/7sY3cwgmX7NnaqF2dfb3q06Once you’ve booked, we’ll align you into our next CEO cohort and provide your custom 12-month roadmap, so you walk away with a clear plan to build trust, impact, and return on investment.Website: https://rubashamedia.com/Sugira Rubasha is a dynamic entrepreneur recognized for his profound understanding of consumer behavior and digital marketing strategies.Leveraging insights from Google statistics, Sugira has mastered the art of content creation, ensuring that potential customers can engage with at least 7 hours of his material—be it through newsletters, podcasts, or online posts guaranteeing trust and familiarity before making a purchase.His compelling approach effectively combines diverse content formats to build a robust connection with his audience, ultimately driving successful customer conversions.The hidden value certain types of posts can have on your business, what the winning strategy is for organic social ads, and the unlock to creating targeted social content & ads. Hope you enjoy!

If you’re a B2B founder, CEO, or revenue leader who wants predictable pipeline without hiring a big SDR team.

This workshop shows you exactly how we run an AI SDR

(sales development rep) to 1) find ICP lookalikes, 2) personalize at scale across email + LinkedIn, and 3) wake up to booked meetings every day.

Book a discovery call: Website: https://rubashamedia.com/💬

Watch till the end for how we structure commission only growth partnerships so you can scale without risk.

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Book a keynote speaker strategy session with us today and let’s build your podcasting empire.

https://calendly.com/sugirarubasha/podcast-interview

Legacy is greater than currency.

Secure your personal brand and Keynote Speaker Audit spot now then we’ll align you into the cohort. 👇

https://buy.stripe.com/7sY3cwgmX7NnaqF2dfb3q06

Once you’ve booked, we’ll align you into our next CEO cohort and provide your custom 12-month roadmap, so you walk away with a clear plan to build trust, impact, and return on investment.

Website: https://rubashamedia.com/

Sugira Rubasha is a dynamic entrepreneur recognized for his profound understanding of consumer behavior and digital marketing strategies.

Leveraging insights from Google statistics, Sugira has mastered the art of content creation, ensuring that potential customers can engage with at least 7 hours of his material be it through newsletters, podcasts, or online posts guaranteeing trust and familiarity before making a purchase.

His compelling approach effectively combines diverse content formats to build a robust connection with his audience, ultimately driving successful customer conversions.

The hidden value certain types of posts can have on your business, what the winning strategy is for organic social ads, and the unlock to creating targeted social content & ads. Hope you enjoy!