What Next? with Josephine Sarouk

In today’s episode of What Next, I sit down with Owolabi Akanimodo, Founder of The Bodega and Co-founder of Circa Lagos. A leading figure in Nigeria’s hospitality scene, Owolabi is a serial entrepreneur dedicated to crafting exceptional experiences and redefining the standards of service in the industry.

He shares his entrepreneurial journey and the events that led to the creation of his two renowned businesses- both rooted in his deep values of respect, hospitality, and genuine care for people. As his ventures evolve, Owolabi discusses how procurement is becoming central to his current phase of growth.

This is a valuable episode that offers rare insight into building sustainable, creative business models within the hospitality space.

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All the best,
Josephine

In today’s episode of What Next, I sit down with Oshone Ikazoboh, a fintech executive and longtime colleague in the tech industry. We explore how building a strong network can set you up for success in entrepreneurship, with Oshone sharing practical lessons from his wins and failures in pricing, fundraising, and stakeholder management.

With over 15 years of experience leading fintech ventures across Africa; including senior roles at Flutterwave, Access Bank, and BVNK; Oshone offers deep insights into digital payments, open banking, and the future of finance on the continent.

This is a thrilling conversation about networks, resilience, and navigating the entrepreneurial journey. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share the podcast with friends, colleagues, and anyone who might benefit from this conversation.

All the best

Josephine

It’s Time for a Time Out with Josephine.

Today’s dilemma was all about visibility. In this episode, I walk you through real strategic actions you can take to increase your visibility, both within your organization and across your industry. This goes way beyond just raising your hand in a meeting. We dive into what you say, your networking strategy, and how you can build influence in meaningful ways.

A big thank you to the young lady who shared her dilemma. You can send yours via Instagram DMs. I’ll send you some advice or feature you in a future Time Out.

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All the best,
Josephine

What does it take to pivot, thrive, and lead in multiple industries?

In this episode of What Next?, we sit down with Amina Oyagbola—lawyer, global HR thought leader, and founder of WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers). With over 35 years of experience across law, HR, banking, oil & gas, and telecoms, Amina has mastered career transitions and breaking barriers in corporate Nigeria.

She shares insights onnavigating career pivots, building leadership skills, and the power of mentorship in shaping successful careers. Whether you’re looking to switch industries or grow as a leader, this episode is packed with valuable lessons!

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In this episode, we kickstart our conversation on career pivots with Bolanle Ibitola, the managing director and CEO of Crayon Development. She shares her climb to the top of the Human resources game. She left that line of work as the Director of Human Resources at United Capital PLC before taking the bold step to build her real estate business, executing multiple-floor high-rise buildings in prime locations in the city of Lagos.

This is What Next? with Josephine Sarouk, and I am thrilled to share this conversation with you. Don't forget to share your feedback via the comment section and leave a review.

We are back!

After an eventful 2024 and happy holidays, What Next? Podcast is back with its second season. Josephine Sarouk will be in conversation with leading individuals across industries who have charted a new course for their careers that are completely different from their past ones. This season is all about career pivots.

We will however begin the season in conversation with

In this inspiring episode, your host Josephine Sarouk dives deep into the art of embracing change, setting meaningful goals, and thriving in uncharted territories. Josephine takes you on a journey of motivation and empowerment, addressing the burning questions of listeners seeking guidance in their personal and professional lives.

Are you struggling with goal setting and maintaining consistency? Josephine shares actionable tips to help you define your goals with clarity and stay committed to achieving them, no matter how challenging the path may seem.

If you've been on a job-hunting rollercoaster and haven't yet found success, fear not! Josephine provides insights on staying positive, honing your skills, and building resilience in the face of rejection.

For those of you navigating new roles and departments, Josephine offers valuable advice on winning your boss's approval, adapting to change, and turning setbacks into stepping stones toward growth.

Tune in to this enlightening episode to discover the secrets to unleashing your potential, embracing change as an opportunity, and embarking on a transformative journey toward a brighter future. Remember, with the right mindset and strategies, you can conquer any challenge that comes your way. Get ready to embrace the unknown and shape your destiny with Josephine Sarouk on the What Next Podcast!

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Join me in an inspiring conversation with Adelani Oyinlola, CEO of Eazylancer, as we explore her transition from marketing to entrepreneurship.

Discover Adelani's motivations, including her growth mindset and passion for impactful work. She shares marketing tips for companies and an offering that those looking to expand their skill set in marketing can key into.

I hope you enjoy this episode on embracing change, finding purpose, and unleashing your own potential. Don't forget to rate, leave your thoughts and share this episode with those who you think would benefit from it.

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Hello, What Next Family,

On this episode, clinical psychologist and architecture Photographer Amanda Iheme sat with me to discuss the impact of mental health on finding fulfilment in the 21st century. We explored the approach of the millennial generation and that of Generation Z to discussing and understanding their mental health, and tools for working through common mental hiccups we might face, and she shared some interesting insights on the mental health of Nigerians from covid till today.

This was a very enriching episode to record and produce and I hope you enjoy it as well.

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Maintaining trust, and connection in your chosen community, especially in these divisive times is very important and on today's episode, Folarin Akibu unmasks how he and his friends navigate their different life paths while maintaining their shared foundations & respecting each other's differences and values. He also shares how he has been able to build a strong support system in his friendships, and tips to foster these connections in your respective relationships.

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