Okiki Podcast: Making Inspirational People Known- Finding Your Purpose and the turning points that Propel You to Success
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAre you an aspiring entrepreneur? Creative? Artist? Musician?
Are you looking for your purpose, inspiration and tangible advice on how to get there?
Look no further than the Okiki Podcast: Making Inspirational People Known.
This podcast is about Finding Your Purpose and the turning points that Propel You to Success. In these episodes you will hear the stories of entrepreneurs who have overcome adversity in order to be available to operate in their purpose.
On these episodes, you will learn tools to support you in your journey and inspire you through your business, and creative endeavours. You will get in-depth lessons from the host Fiyin Obayan and learn from the remarkable guests that she brings on the show. These guests have inspired her and helped her to grow as an entrepreneur, creative and a person. To finish what you started and pivot where necessary. She is excited to share their journeys and her journey with the world.
Tune in to the Okiki Podcast and get started on your journey today!
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Episodes
How to Find Your Path in Life as a Writer and Entrepreneur with Dr. Hannah Ngozi Chukwu - Ep.99
December 11, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBDr. Hannah Ngozi Eby Chukwu, a distinguished scholar with graduate degrees from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, is a multi-faceted individual whose impactful contributions span various domains. Here are some key highlights of her achievements: Education and Academic Achievements: Holds graduate degrees from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. Served as an Associate Professor, specializing in En...
Influencer Marketing, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Small Business With Jake Kent - Ep.98
December 04, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBJake Kent is an International Speaker and the Head of Enrollment at Influencer Press, an agency with the sole purpose of helping service-based businesses get their prospects 82.3% sold before a sales conversation using the art of Pre-Influence. Using applied influence research, automation, and AI, Jake guides the pathway to entrepreneurial growth as he's been able to help clients get reduced refunds by 70%, boost show-up rates to 90%, and close deals from cold channels to 45% - 60%. ...
How to get an 800 Credit Score, Building Generational Wealth and Overcoming Challenges with Garland Patton Jr. Ep. 97
November 27, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBAs the founder of Easy Solutions GP LLC in 2023, Garland has spent over a decade building a career in finance, determined to make a difference in an industry where less than 4% of financial advisors are of color. His journey began with a degree from Morehouse College, instilling in him a commitment to excellence and community. He specializes in financial planning and wealth advisory services, and his vision is to provide credit management solutions for families from as early as 2 years old, ...
Becoming a Financial Analyst, How to Grow Your Business and Opportunities in Supplier Diversity with Paul Adamson - Ep. 96
November 20, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBPaul Adamson Joined Amazon in 2020 as a dual Site Financial Controller in the South East Region. He currently serves as Finance Manager for the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion team. Additionally, Paul serves as the Global Co-President for the Black Employee Network serving over 20,000 employees with financial guidance, budgeting, strategic planning, and financial literacy programming. In addition to his work at Amazon Paul leads a financial literacy coaching business called 247K Investments. ...
From Navigating life in Foster Care, to building wealth in housing and real estate with Kamron Engler- Ep. 95
November 13, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBKamron Engler is a sales trainer, speaker, and entrepreneur constructing, & designing a real estate empire. Formerly he worked in the construction business. At 19 has jumped into real estate sales growing it from zero to selling millions year after year. Now he is on a mission to help others do the same. Kamron’s Resources: Theengler.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY LIBSYN YOUTUBE OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Video Content or Pe...
The Housing Market, Real Estate and the journey that led Joy Beachamp to becoming a mortgage specialist - Ep.94
November 06, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MBJoy is a local and licensed mortgage professional in Saskatoon. She runs a people-first, boutique-style business that matches the client to the right mortgage for their lifestyle. Outside of mortgages, Joy spends time with her active family, volunteers in the community, and consumes cat content. Joy Beauchamp Joy Beauchamp Mortgage Professional cell: 306.280.0054 | socials: email: [email protected] web: joymortgagepro.ca | application: apply now! SUBSCRIBE ...
Creating an autism-friendly daycare and overcoming challenges with Nami Sharma and Brianna Dodd - Ep.93
October 30, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBLavender Smiles Daycare is a local business started by Namrata Sharma (Nami) and Brianna Dodd. They began this company after reflecting on the fact that their community needed energizing, imaginative and open-concept care for all children with activity limitations and complex medical needs. They offer a new advancement towards daycare by providing medically trained staff enlisted with energy, excitement, and ceaseless dedication towards the children. They strive to ensure our youngsters' n...
The Future of Journalism, Supporting your Community and Representation with Joelle Tomlinson - Ep. 92
October 23, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 44.3 MBJoelle Tomlinson is an accomplished and versatile journalist, known for her passion, professionalism, and captivating storytelling. Born and raised in Saskatoon, she developed a deep interest in journalism from an early age. Joelle pursued her higher education at TMU University in Toronto, where she further honed her skills and graduated on the Dean's List with a Journalism degree. With a career spanning over a decade, Joelle has made a significant impact in the field of broadcast journali...
How to support Small Business and having success in the hair industry with Tracy Bitternose Ep.91
October 16, 2023 16:29 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBTracy Bitternose is an award-winning hair stylist and professional hair product educator who enjoyed her career of nearly 30 years. She was an entrepreneur for 22 of those years. She also sat as part of the lead team on the National Occupational Analysis Review consulting on changes and updates to the Canadian Hairstyling Curriculum. Tracy’s second career has been the Member Services Coordinator for the NSBA, Saskatoon’s Business Association for the last 2 years. Tracy's focus has always b...
Okiki Podcast Episode 90: How to Start a Black Women Travel Company that Makes Impact with Eyitemi Popo
February 28, 2023 04:29 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBEyitemi Popo is a Forbes featured social entrepreneur invested in products, services, and ecosystems that help women thrive. She is the founder of Girls Trip Tours, where she's building an alternative tourism economy driven by women that will change the way people travel in Africa. Her companies have been featured in Forbes, National Geographic, Talks at Google, as well as in a United Nations case study. https://girlstrip.tours/packages SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS ...
Okiki Podcast episode 89: Showcasing Black Women Leaders in Saskatchewan with Betty Mutwiri
February 20, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MBBetty Mutwiri, PCC PhDc is a professional coach, consultant and facilitator passionate about maximizing the potential of individuals, teams and organizations. Betty leverages her experience as a senior leader in the public sector for the last two decades to provide insightful coaching and consulting on talent development, change leadership and EDI. Betty is currently the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of BM Leadership Coaching and Consulting Inc., a boutique firm that partners...
Okiki Podcast Episode 88: How to become a crypto trader and creating a space for women in Web 3 with Ashley Wright
February 13, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBAshley is an energetic and ambitious Girlboss who quit the corporate 9-5 world to pursue her love of Crypto, travel, and empowering others. She’s on a mission to help others create generational wealth through Crypto. With over 8 years of experience in Business and Direct Sales, she has built a global brand with The Crypto Strategy Academy. She is Leading the industry as one of the top Crypto Educators in Canada and is the co-founder of Crypto Babes, a community for women learning, working ...
How Charles Osuji is leading a Black-owned, minority led law firm is becoming and one of the fastest growing law firms in Alberta- Episode 87
February 07, 2023 01:28 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBCharles is a multi-award-winning lawyer and the CEO of Calgary’s Osuji & Smith law firm. He was chosen as one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 and one of the top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada. From law school in Nigeria to law firm CEO in Calgary, Charles’ rise to the top has been swift—only seven short years—earning him a LEXPERT Rising Star recognition for Canada’s Leading Lawyers Under 40. With over 45 local and national recognitions and awards in the last few years, he is n...
Okiki Podcast Episode 86: How to plan for the future with your money with Taheera Fidaali
January 30, 2023 22:26 - 29 minutes - 41.5 MBTaheera is the founder of Tula CPA, a forward looking firm whose focus is to support financial management and profitability through strategy consulting, fractional CFO services and monthly group coaching. She is passionate about supporting visionaries with missions that promote the wellbeing of both the people and the planet. Taheera obtained her CA in London UK, at KPMG LLP, working with a diverse set of clients ranging from medium sized to large corporate enterprises. While at the firm, ...
Okiki Podcast Episode 85: How to Achieve Goals with a Crystal Clear Vision with Merin Coutts
January 23, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 44.2 MBMerin’s career path came with a steep incline at a young age. By the age of 28 she was the Regional Manager of Shaw Communication’s Saskatchewan Division. By 35, she had almost a decade of experience serving on corporate boards, including SGI, SaskPower, and the Saskatoon Airport Authority. Merin credits her success to tapping into the power of confidence, aligned with a strong sense of personal vision at an early age. She shares her passion for inspiring clarity through her flagship program...
How to achieve your goals, become a Millennial Millionaire and Creating a real estate holding and investment firm with Evan Ungar and Jordan King of Tuk Capital- Okiki Podcast Ep. 84
January 16, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBEVAN UNGAR Evan Ungar is a Guinness World Record Breaker, Amazon bestselling author in "Goal planning and success", Real Estate Developer, Entrepreneur, and Communications professional. Evan has built companies in various industries such as Financial, Health Care, and Real Estate. I have been in business my entire life. From lemonade stands to multimillion dollar projects. My passion is building relationships and adding value in every endeavor. When you meet me, you will feel my enthus...
Okiki Podcast Episode 83: The Future of Luxury Home Building in Africa with Joshua Uwugiaren CEO ShorEbricks
January 09, 2023 21:22 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBWakanda and Afrofuturism may not be in the distant future thanks to companies like ShorEbricks. Run by CEO Joshua Uwugiaren, ShorEbricks is a luxury construction company based in Lagos, Nigeria. They are pushing the boundaries of design and excellence when it comes to building, execution and customer service in the construction industry in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. They are even getting commissions for luxury buildings from clients overseas. ShorEbricks is a construction company th...
Okiki Podcast Episode 82: How to get your movie on Netflix, Amazon Prime and streaming services, becoming an award-winning screenwriters and creating movies with social impact with Toluwani Obayan
November 21, 2022 17:00 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBDriven by a passion to create narratives that inspire change, Toluwani Obayan has made tangible contributions to the creative space through writing, directing, and editing as seen in projects like her short film “Heart & Might” dedicated to fallen heroes, “This Lady Called Life” a 2020 film for which she received the Best of Nollywood 2020 Award for Best Screenplay, and an AMVCA nomination for Best Writer, and “Explore the World With Tindel” for which she and the team received the ITFF Afric...
Okiki Podcast Episode 81: Discussing Afrofuturism, themes from Wakanda and Building Black Civilizations with LEGO art with Ekow Nimako
November 12, 2022 21:09 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBEkow Nimako is a Toronto-based, internationally exhibiting LEGO artist who crafts futuristic and whimsical sculptures from the iconic medium. Rooted in his childhood hobby and intrinsic creativity, Nimako’s formal arts education and background as a lifelong multidisciplinary artist inform his process and signature aesthetic. His fluid building style, coupled with the Afrofuturistic themes of his work, beautifully transcend the geometric medium to embody organic and fantastical silhouettes. ...
Okiki Podcast Episode 80: How to develop business from the diverse emerging economies in Nigeria with Yinka Ogunleye
November 07, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MBMr. Yinka Ogunleye (Yinka) is an adept and passionate leader in Strategy and Planning with over two (2) decades of experience; dedicated to driving innovation and results across multi-company structured organizations in the Energy, Oil and Gas industry. He has proven ability with broad exposures to manage strategy and planning processes, nurture the growth of business through development of company objectives, targets and performance aspirations. He has exposures covering Oil Exploration, Oi...
Okiki Podcast Episode 79: How to become an African Millionaire in America with Douglas Eze-
November 01, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MBDouglas A. C. Eze established Largo Financial Services Inc. in 2000 with a vision to provide individuals and small business owners with the education and guidance needed to achieve financial freedom. As a wealth strategist, former registered securities representative and award-winning insurance agent, Douglas believes in helping his clients find money in places they may be throwing away money unknowingly and unnecessarily. He also equips individuals with the information and knowledge to make...
Okiki Podcast Episode 78: How to say yes to profit in In Your Business with Octavia Conner-
October 24, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MBAfter spending ten years in corporate America, helping to build multimillion-dollar businesses as the "go-to numbers girl," Octavia decided to ditch the 9 to 5 in 2011 and build her dream business instead. With a laptop, a busted printer, nominal saving, but full of passion Octavia embarked on a journey of providing businesses with advanced financial management support, strategies, and solutions. Her passion led to the birth of Say Yes To Profits, a virtual CFO firm that helps businesses...
Okiki Podcast Episode 77: Bringing Indigenous Elder and Knowledge Keeper teachings into STEM education with Dawn Pratt
October 17, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBDawn Pratt is a member of the Muscowpetung Anihšināpēk Nation. With varied experience in science education and an indomitable spirit, she has forged a professional consultancy company, askenootow STEM Enterprise, as an Indigenous STEM Educational expert for the past 20 years (STEM = science, technology, engineering, and math). Dawn earned a Master of Science degree with a specialization in the design of organic adsorbent materials directed toward the removal of arsenic from contaminated wate...
Okiki Podcast Episode 76: How Vanessa Liang went from a cake baking Instagram Sensation to starring on Foodnetwork Canada's Season One of Great Chocolate Showdown
March 21, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBVanessa is the baker, caker and dessert creator behind Foodiepharmbabe. Oncology pharmacist by day and cake queen by night - what started as a cake filled Instagram has evolved into a luxurious dessert experience. Primarily known for her extra tall, extravagant, floral covered cakes, Venessa has expanded into the realm of pastry, chocolate and beyond - bringing with her modern design and of the glamorous gold and sparkle. Foodiepharmbabe represents a world where cake, pastry and chocolate...
Okiki Podcast Episode 76: How Venessa Liang went from a cake baking Instagram Sensation to starring on Foodnetwork Canada's Season One of Great Chocolate Showdown
March 21, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBVenessa is the baker, caker and dessert creator behind Foodiepharmbabe. Oncology pharmacist by day and cake queen by night - what started as a cake-filled Instagram has evolved into a luxurious dessert experience. Primarily known for her extra tall, extravagant, floral-covered cakes, Venessa has expanded into the realm of pastry, chocolate, and beyond - bringing with her modern design and glamorous gold and sparkle. Foodiepharmbabe represents a world where cake, pastry, and chocolate are ...
Okiki Podcast Episode 75: Changing the Narrative around autism with Sam Mitchell
March 14, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBSam Mitchell runs a successful podcast called Autism Rocks and Rolls. His podcast is nearing 7K downloads has featured some big names: Armani Williams, the first NASCAR driver open about having autism, and American Idol Rocker James Durbin who has autism and Tourette’s. My biggest guest of all was Dr. Temple Grandin, professor in Animal Science at Colorado State University and autism activist and WWE legend Mick Foley. He is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, sells merchandise, ...
Okiki Podcast Episode 74: Developing as a Leader and Creating Positive Industry Disruption with Kison Patel
March 07, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBKison Patel is the Founder and CEO of M&A Science, with a passion to drive the M&A industry forward. He was an M&A advisor for ten years in which he sold larger companies such as commercial banks and hotel chains. In 2012, he noticed teams lacked efficient technology to manage deals and created DealRoom, an M&A lifecycle management platform. In 2016, he started the M&A Science podcast devoting his time to creating a platform where all the best practitioners could share their best pract...
Okiki Porcast Episode 73: How to Diversify Your Income: The real truth behind the shifts needed to create a powerful business and leave your 9-5 with Grace Nelson - Black History Month Series
February 28, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBGrace Nelson is a business coach, specializing in supporting women in corporate start their online business from scratch, make their first 1K months online before going on to 10x their income with the exact same system, without having to leave your 9-5! Grace believes that it is simply not okay to be stuck in a job where you are not living up to your full potential and you know deep down that you're capable of so much more. She has over a decade worth of business experience and understan...
Okiki Podcast Episode 73: How to Diversify Your Income: The real truth behind the shifts needed to create a powerful business and leave your 9-5 with Grace Nelson - Black History Month Series
February 28, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBGrace Nelson is a business coach, specializing in supporting women in corporate start their online business from scratch, make their first 1K months online before going on to 10x their income with the exact same system, without having to leave your 9-5! Grace believes that it is simply not okay to be stuck in a job where you are not living up to your full potential and you know deep down that you're capable of so much more. She has over a decade worth of business experience and understan...
Okiki Podcast Episode 72: From the Med School track to running a successful Consulting firm, How Jumi Aluko found her purpose in communications and event planning.
February 21, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBBased out of Los Angeles, California, Jumi Aluko is a strategic marketing communications strategist with a whole lot of love to offer the world! With over 10 years experience managing communications projects, planning events, and connecting people, Jumi works to create ongoing opportunities for passionate, hardworking individuals to get steady and consistent awareness around the work they are doing - work that is making a powerful impact on individuals and communities around the globe. J...
Okiki Podcast Episode 71: Creating representation through Tech with Faith Olanipekun - Black History Month Series
February 15, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBFaith is a CPA and tech founder of the tech company Nylut. Nylut is a location-based directory that will be curated just for BIPOC people so Black or Brown persons will have access to a list of service providers that can work on their skin type and hair type and can also see reviews done by other people that have frequented the service provider. OKIKI RESOURCES: Need Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! FREEBIES: FREE DOWNLOADABLE PDF: ww...
Okiki Podcast Episode 70: Overcoming Coming Challenges and Reaching New Heights with Christopher Powell - Black History Month Series
February 07, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBChristopher Powell is a groundbreaking mathematician, businessman, and motivational speaker… with cerebral palsy. He is the working embodiment of extraordinary determination despite tremendous odds. His humorous, insightful stories of personal triumph over a lifetime of heartbreaking disability show others how they can overcome the challenges by turning negatives into positives. One of America's top emerging disability awareness speakers, Chris is founder and president of Reaching New ...
Okiki Podcast Episode 69: Meet the first black Canadian winner of Big Brother Canada, Tychon Carter-Newman - Black History Month Series
February 04, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBTychon Carter-Newman’s debut as a public figure stemmed from being crowned as the winner of Big Brother Canada Season 9. As the first black winner of the series, He wants to use his platform to make a positive difference in the world. His life's work has been dedicated to Community Building, mostly as an Urban Planner, Basketball Coach, and Youth Program Director. Through being an Ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion, Mental Health, Education, and Active Living, he believes he can he...
Okiki Podcast Episode 68: What is the Great Resignation and what does it have to do with finding your WHY?
January 26, 2022 17:00 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MBOKIKI RESOURCES: Need Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! FREEBIES: FREE DOWNLOADABLE PDF: www.okikiconsulting.com/resources My Top 14 Resources for Entrepreneurs and Solopreneurs PDF contains: My Top 4 Free Resources for Creating Content My Top 4 Phone Apps for Creating Video Content My Top 3 Desktop Apps for Creating Video Content My Top 4 Recommended tools for Solopreneurs ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consul...
Okiki Podcast Episode 67: The Anti-New Years Resolution and Why Systems are better than goals
January 17, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBOKIKI RESOURCES: Need Brand Photos? Book Here Join the Okiki Video Content Bootcamp Today! FREEBIES: FREE DOWNLOADABLE PDF: www.okikiconsulting.com/resources My Top 14 Resources for Entrepreneurs and Solopreneurs PDF contains: My Top 4 Free Resources for Creating Content My Top 4 Phone Apps for Creating Video Content My Top 3 Desktop Apps for Creating Video Content My Top 4 Recommended tools for Solopreneurs ABOUT FIYIN: Fiyin Obayan is the founder of Okiki Consu...
Okiki Podcast Episode 66: Creating a slow-fast fashion brand that makes an impact with Joelle Dunbar
October 18, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 31.7 MBThe woman behind the brand- The Free Spirits Apparel and Fibre Company, designing and creating contemporary and knitted apparel. Joelle was born and raised in the Philippines, went to school in Alberta, and currently living in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She is also a mom, wife, entrepreneur, and designer. Her brand is driven by the philosophy of “quality over quantity”. She focuses on executing ethical practices to contribute to the well-being of our planet with the materials she uses and a ze...
Okiki Podcast Episode 65: How to create the Small Business Owner’s Guide to Advertising and Branding with Daria Malin
October 11, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 44 MBDaria Malin is the owner of Boost Strategic Coaching. She is a strategic advisor to business owners and professionals in the areas of business development, personal branding, and advertising. She is also the author of Hands-On Marketing: The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Advertising and Branding. With over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and media advertising, she brings clarity to the process of building a business and provides her clients with measurable steps to take their c...
Okiki Podcast Episode 64: Food Justice, youth and a mission of global women empowerment with Marilyn The Chef. The Brunch Pitch Part 3
October 05, 2021 04:18 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBMarilyn The Chef is sharing her lifestyle of self-love. She advocates for Food Justice, youth and has a mission of global women empowerment! We have a tendency in this country to attribute high health disparities to personal choice. As a chef, she reminds us of the complex drivers that range from the mechanization of the food system, institutional racism, and food deserts. Her job is to use empathy as a transformational tool to impact the unjust food relationships our youth currently have...
Okiki Podcast Episode 63: How to become a Shea Buttercream Specialist with AdriAnne Everett
September 28, 2021 03:34 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBAdriAnne is a Shea Buttercream Specialist that transforms your BASIC NEED of moisturizing into a luxurious process. She is the winner of the 2021 Harlem Business Pitch and 2021 sponsor for the LA Fashion Fest. Over 7 years and have helped hundreds of people with dry skin, eczema, sunburn, and psoriasis. She and her husband have been certified foster parents for almost 8 years and have fostered almost a dozen children and adopted 1 of them and raised 2 adult children also. When her elde...
Okiki Podcast Episode 62: Creating wealth for the next generation of African Americans through the cannabis industry with Charles Johnson. The Brunch Pitch Part 2
September 20, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBCharles Johnson Esq is the co-founder and CEO of Leafspotz Inc., an African American B2B cannabis transportation and logistics software company pursuing a class 4 license in New Jersey. Leafspotz’s transportation software platform will help simplify the distribution needs between New Jersey cannabis businesses with an end-to-end supply chain solution for transporting their cannabis products within the state. Charles believes that addressing the supply chain aspect in New Jersey is not only a...
Okiki Podcast Episode 61: How to create a successful pitch competition with a social focus with Tasemere Gathers and Emma Peralta. The Brunch Pitch Part 1
September 13, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBTasemere Gathers and Emma Peralta are two dynamic BLACK women on a mission to reach, advise, launch, support, and educate BLACK entrepreneurs from the ground up. They are talking about Black folks with dreams, products, services, and programming that just need a push. In part one of this series, you will hear the story and the journey of the founders in creating this platform. Be sure to listen to part two of the series to hear from some of the Brunch Pitch contestants! OKIKI RESOURCES: ...
Okiki Podcast Episode 60: Creating World-Class charcuterie boxes in Saskatchewan with Jessica Barredo CEO of Style and Graze
September 06, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBWhat started a simple idea to bring the joys of food grazing for a few friends, some exploded into a full catering service that offers grazing boxes, grazing tables, and partnerships with local vendors. Born in the Philippines, raised in Regina, and currently living in Saskatoon, Jessica is a wife and a mother of 3 young boys. For over 10 years, Jessica has planned and organized corporate events specifically in the construction industry. In both her personal and professional life, she li...
Okiki Podcast Episode 59: How to become an award-winning producer and director with Alfons Adetuyi
August 30, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBAlfons Adetuyi is an award-winning producer and director recognized for both navigating the complexities of financing international co-productions and producing successful cross-cultural films and television series. His company, Inner City Films, has produced over 130 episodes of primetime television as well as feature films that have been distributed in the US, Canada, and Europe, including four official co-productions with South Africa: the first official SA/CA co-pro EKHAYA: A FAMILY CH...
Okiki Podcast Episode 58: Kickstarting the home search journey, the dramatic increase in homes for sale in 2021, and empowering families to grow with Dani Cooper
August 24, 2021 02:07 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBDani Cooper is committed to making her community a better place. She was born and raised in Saskatoon and continues to call it home. Dani has had the spirit of a philanthropist all of her life and always strived to participate in as many community fundraisers as possible. However, it wasn’t until she left a successful career in the automotive industry and became a self-employed Mortgage Broker with Mint Mortgage that her passion for giving back would be honed and in July 2017 Family Fertilit...
Special Edition Episode: Using innovation to create successful brands with Ben Quattrini
August 16, 2021 16:57 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBWith the re-openings happenings, there is a renewed interest and opportunity for tourism and the revitalization of the downtown core in cities. Now more than ever retail stores will have to use disruptive innovation in their marketing, branding and launching strategies in order to survive in today’s current economic climate. Ben Quattrini uses a style of retail relatively new to Saskatchewan by using pop-up shops as a way to bring new concepts to the market and figure out what is the b...
Okiki Podcast Episode 57: Raising up leaders who create impact through leadership training programs with Betty Mutwiri
August 16, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBBetty specializes in Executive/Leadership Coaching, Coach Training, Change Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Intelligence. She is privileged to coach leaders in health, education and private industry nationally and internationally. Betty is a systems thinker and a change agent, who leverages a strength-based approach to foster positive sustainable change. Her effectiveness as a leadership coach, consultant, trainer and international conference presenter is grounded in her lived...
Okiki Podcast Episode 56: Creating Ancient Instruments and bringing the musical Renaissance Era to the 21st Century
August 09, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBWeldon’s interest in building and playing medieval instruments has been present most of his life. He has made a range of instruments from balalaikas to clarsachs and had a huge amount of fun creating Hurdy Gurdys. Even the name Hurdy Gurdy makes one smile. However, making lutes has evolved into a real passion. Looking at the ‘Lute of Illusion’ almost makes you dizzy with the optical illusion created by using woods of different colors. The Lute he made is fashioned after the lutes of the Bo...
Okiki Podcast Episode 55: How to be a unicorn service provider in your industry with Seema Alexander CEO of Disruptive
August 02, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBWith over two decades of experience as a business strategist and chief marketing officer, Seema Alexander partners with visionary CEOs of professional services businesses to own their niche to 10x their growth and impact through the “U.N.I.Q.U.E” Method. This 6-step strategic framework takes into account the evolution of an entrepreneur’s brand and business model and guides them through a strategic process that has resulted in enhanced business and brand authority, millions of dollars in r...
Okiki Podcast Episode 54: Normalizing women using power tools with Jennifer Cline
July 26, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBJennifer Cline is a self-taught woodworker and flag maker who views her craft as her life’s calling. Widowed at the age of 37 and a mother of two young children, she picked up her husband’s tools to make necessary repairs around their 200-year-old farmhouse. Eventually, she gained a handy reputation among friends and coworkers, prompting one to ask for a thin blue line flag. That flag led to hundreds more and new opportunities. Jennifer is currently a social media presence and content cre...
Okiki Podcast Episode 53: Creating a business that inspires others to thrive in their own businesses with Johaine
July 19, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBJohaine is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with 20 years of accounting experience. Johaine has a strong background in bookkeeping services, internal control systems & procedures and risk advisory services. Her skills and experiences garnered over the years have served her well in industry roles such as Controller and CFO and now as President & CEO of her independent Accounting Firm. Johaine has served on a number of Boards including the BCACPA and Better Business Bureau. Johaine ...