Young World

In this final episode, we keep things  cute and light. This episode of For The Culture takes you around the world to learn some Christmas traditions from countries like Australia, Senegal, The Philippines and more.  You may just get inspired to start some traditions of your own.

 Enjoy!

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Merry Christmas, Stay safe and catch you in 2022!

In this episode, For the Culture, highlights some tips on how to look less awkward in social situations(timely for this Christmas season).

 In our Why it Works segment,  Awurama Kena- Asiedu drops some gems on juggling her responsibilities as CEO of Ramafrique- "your bag maker",  her CSI Ramaplast, having sit downs to understand the  needs of her workers, how to  choose a mentor and the importance of choosing quality over quantity at all times. 

This Interview with Makafui Ayimey( Maka), the founder of Accra Goods Market  is refreshing, it's insightful and we get into the mindset of a person who thinks outside the box.   This interview shows a person who does not conform to the norms and is willing to walk the path to success  no matter how lonely the road is. He touches on the first mover advantage, not being emotionally attached to your business and what selling a lifestyle means.

Today’s interview with Vanessa Aisha Limann is super inspiring. After winning Ghana's maiden Presidential pitch in 2018, she started her business, Vanelim Enterprise: an agri-business company that produces delicious and healthy breakfast cereals.  She is a feminist, a gender equality advocate and a young woman just going for what she wants.

Ps. pardon the occasional background noise. This episode was recorded in the thick of COVID with no intentions of turning it into a podcast episode. But it's a goodie and we can't have you missing convos with good nuggets. Enjoy!

This week's guest is Victoria Quaye- Ghana's Award winning "Water lady."  She talks about her company NaaviQ  Company Limited, a consultancy specialized in Water treatment, borehole drilling, production of clean drinking water  and water treatment training. She highlights her journey of grit throughout the years in a male dominated field  and the importance of being honest to get what you need from relationships. 
She's come a long way and you want to hear this story!

Flashkickk( William Ofori Atta), schools us on the power of the mind and self discipline.  In this real convo, he touches on seeing things through, not beating yourself up if you slip every now and then. He highlights  that, working out is not just about the physical but it helps us mentally. Tune in to find out how he has grown his brand from being doubted to being highly recognized.

Enjoy today's super "For the Culture"  segment, on trying some weird foods around the world.

Are you looking for a new name? Maybe because you find yours hideous or just don’t like it? This week on For the Culture, we are jetting to Ghana and helping you discover your Ghanaian day name and the personality traits of that  name.

In Why It Works,  Akosua Win( Winifred Tettey)  a digital creator, influencer and business owner,  gives us a few nuggets on how to win and build a successful digital brand. According to her, believing in your idea and consistency are crucial,  in building your brand.

Today's episode covers the kinds of people to travel with in For The Culture and moves on to a raw interview with a young Entrepreneur.

Our guest this week is Kimberley Mensah -Aborampa, the CEO of True Fond, a Ghanaian clothing line, using African print in making stylish clothes for today's woman. 

She bares it all and recounts her journey of how she started her business, the foundational principles and values  she has relied on in growing her clothing line and how passion is not enough in building a successful brand. 

In this episode Baaba Daniels, CEO of ProEats Foods (Ghana), talks about her entrepreneurship journey and highlights how important it is to sometimes just dive into your dreams and learn to swim. She talks about getting out of your head and taking steps instead of overthinking and overanalyzing.

In this episode my guest Daniel Dotse (CEO, Lead for Ghana) speaks on  fear being a motivator instead of what holds you back. As a young, ambitious , "doer" and one  who left his well paid job in the U.S, to start afresh in Ghana's education sector, this episode shows that indeed, with tenacity and focus, young people can not only achieve their visions, but also impact others lives in the process.