The Successful Africans

On this episode, Abisola interviews Chiko Abengowe, an entrepreneur who quit his job at age 26 with only $1,000 in his bank account, and now owns multiple businesses with revenue in the millions.Chiko Abengowe describes how the jobs he had after college helped him learn the ins-and-outs of medical staffing. He talks about the leap he made from being an employee to being a business owner, and the multiple challenges that naturally came with being a first-time entrepreneur.One thing you’ll notice in this conversation is that his zeal and determination for success flowed throughout the interview, and that in itself was most likely a significant factor contributing to his success.Relevant LinksChiko Abengowe - https://www.instagram.com/chikothedreamchaserPerfect Office - https://www.instagram.com/goperfectofficePerfect Staffing - https://www.instagram.com/perfectstaffingllc/Perfect Property - https://www.instagram.com/myperfectproperty

On the first episode, your host, Abisola, interviews Bolanle Ogunmakin, a serial real estate investor. Bolanle walks us through the journey of how she paid zero dollars to buy her first investment property in Washington, DC. She shares some of the funny, yet frustrating nightmares she dealt with and lessons she learned along the way. Finally, she provides some real good advice to beginner investors.Relevant LinksReal Estate 101 Workshop with Bolanle (Feb 8, 2020) – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/practical-steps-to-buying-your-first-rental-property-tickets-83566516701DC Open Doors - https://www.dchfa.org/homeownership/available-programs/dc-open-doors/

Join Abisola Shof for stories of hustling, epic mistakes, near-misses, and euphoric successes that Africans experienced in their journeys to build success in business, careers, and creative endeavors.

In this episode, Abisola and Seyi discuss answers they got from interviewing guys and ladies on what sweeps them off their feet when they first meet, and big no-no's that make them wave goodbye.1:00:  Introductions.4:00:  Types of questions we asked in the interviews.5:58:  Factor #1 that is important at the first meet – appearance.8:00:  What ladies think about appearance at the first meet.9:58:  Factor #2 that is important at the first meet – good conversation.13:44:  What ladies that about good conversation.17:35:  Factor #3 - Be independent, have ambition and drive.21:23:  Other factors – be sweet and kind.22:05:  Other factors – don’t be too materialistic.22:25:  Deal breakers in relationships – character becomes more important than looks.25:05:  Deal breakers in relationships – shared values/faith.25:45:  Deal breakers in relationships – sex.26:50:  Deal breakers in relationships – ideas on gender roles.27:50:  Deal breakers in relationships – continue good conversations and friendships.28:23:  Deal breakers in relationships – personal ambition and desire for growth.29:23:  Other random deal breakers – dishonesty, dating history, kids, financially irresponsible, race.30:00:  Wrap up, and peek into Part 2.

In episode 2, Abisola and Seyi talk about where guys and ladies said they hang out to meet people, and how they shoot their shots and make their moves. They also share about advice that ladies gave guys, and vice versa.

Abisola and Seyi introduce themselves and tell you what to expect on Life & Some Jara podcast.

This is the final episode of season 1 of Life and Some Jara. It's a live recording at our podcast launch party that occurred on Nov 9, 2019. Interested in the behind the scenes of how our podcast episodes are born? Want to hear our passion and the dreams that keep us going? Then this is the episode to listen to. Oh and we also throw in some Jara on exciting things we have planned for the future.

Full interview with popular Ghanaian DJ and founder of Afropolitan Cities, Kweku Amoako.He talks about how he got started from business school to being a DJ and ultimately creating the Afropolitan experience.

Full interview with popular DMV Nigerian chef, Renny Vonne, of Bites by Renny. She talks about how she got started, her passion, and how she creates a unique culinary food tasting experience. Don't get it twisted, she may be a chef, but she's also low-key a comedian.

This is the episode to take to the bank!Abisola & Seyi talk to Renny from BitesbyRenny, and Kweku from Afropolitan Cities on how they built the businesses of their dreams. From the real life "cheat codes" they used, to practical tips anyone can apply, both founders share it all. So if you are an entrepreneur, hustler or are even remotely thinking of starting a business or side gig, then pay close attention.As always, you can trust your favorite podcast hosts to deliver a spectacular engaging episode with sprinkles of fun.----1:00  Topic introduction2:01  Bio of the guests interviewed, Kweku and Renny3:43  Point 1 - Be willing to learn any and everything.6:42  Point 2 - Do something you enjoy so your passion and creativity can come through.9:40  Point 3 - Be unique and differentiate yourself. Pull from your life's experiences to create a unique and different product or service.13:42  How Renny & Kweku got initial customers to pay for their services.16:46  How they packaged or branded themselves to customers.21:06  Announcement about Life & Some Jara party on Nov 9, 2019.22:34  How they grew their business from friends to the mass customer, and started making the ka ching ka ching.27:29  How doing things with excellence helped them continue to grow.33:08  Advice Renny & Kweku had for entrepreneurs, hustlers, and dreamers.35:25  Announcing Renny's Culinary Boutique event on Nov 16, and Afropolitan Cities group travel to Ghana.