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I Dropped Out Podcast

7 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -

Welcome to I Dropped Out, a podcast that features interviews with individuals who have chosen a non-traditional path to success. We believe that everyone's journey is unique and that there are many paths to success beyond the classroom. As your host, I am Belky, a young African woman who decided to go against the traditional method of education in hopes of finding success with my skills. After dropping out of university, I faced challenges with mental health and had to find a new path towards success. Through this podcast, I want to share my story and the stories of others who have found success through alternative means, in the hopes of inspiring and encouraging others to pursue their passions. In each episode, we'll be interviewing people from various backgrounds and industries to learn about their journeys, the challenges they faced, and the valuable lessons they learned along the way. Join us on this journey as we explore the many different paths to success beyond the classroom.

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Episodes

S1. E2 | The Reality of Being A Forex Trader | with Ayo Bello

March 20, 2023 23:50 - 118 MB

In this episode, we dive into the world of Forex trading with Ayo, a young man from south London who took a risk and began teaching himself and others about digital money. Ayo shares his journey in trading, including the challenges he faced and the valuable life lessons he learned along the way. This interview was conducted in 2019, and we can't wait to catch up with Ayo again and see how he's been doing since then. Tune in to this insightful episode to hear Ayo's story.

S1. E1 | How I Started Fortune Clothing | with Kwabena Frimpong

January 11, 2020 16:37 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MB

In this episode, we feature Kwabena Frimpong, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, a sports science graduate, and a behaviour mentor. Despite growing up in a challenging environment, Kwabena made the bold decision to step out of his comfort zone and start his own clothing brand, Fortune Clothing. Join us as he shares his journey, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned along the way.Recorded Nov 2019.

How I Started Fortune Clothing w/ Kwabena Frimpong - I Dropped Out Podcast

January 11, 2020 16:37 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

I’m Kwabena Frimpong, a 23 year old entrepreneur, Sports science graduate and a behaviour mentor in one of south London’s most challenging PRU (pupil referral unit). Growing up in Croydon, I went through a negative path from the age of 12 all through out my teen years until I made the bold step of stepping out my comfort zone. Listen to this podcast featuring my self to find out more about my journey.

Introduction - Why I dropped Out Of University - I Dropped Out Podcast

July 29, 2019 09:56 - 6 minutes - 15.2 MB

Belky Wara (Founder) speaks on her experience when dropping out of university in an African household. She talks about her challenges, mental health and how she still became successful without a degree.

Introduction - Why I dropped Out Of University

July 29, 2019 09:56 - 6 minutes - 15.2 MB

Belky Wara (Founder) speaks on her experience when dropping out of university in an African household. She talks about her challenges, mental health and how she still became successful without a degree.

S1. Trailer | Meet The Founder | Belky Wara

July 29, 2019 09:56 - 6 minutes - 9.22 MB

Welcome to I Dropped Out, a podcast that features interviews with individuals who have chosen a non-traditional path to success. We believe that everyone's journey is unique and that there are many paths to success beyond the classroom. As your host, I am Belky, a young African woman who decided to go against the traditional method of education in hopes of finding success with my skills. After dropping out of university, I faced challenges with mental health and had to find a new path toward...