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Breakfast & Launch
Hosted by Taiwo Ash · EN
Sit for Breakfast and Launch—hearty conversations on life, career pivots, and building toward purpose.
Hosted by Taiwo Ash, this show brings you a seat at the table with global guests who have navigated the messy middle of change to find their "why." Think of every episode as the most important meal of your day: the mental fuel, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies you need to stop stalling and start moving.
Whether you’re eyeing a major career pivot or redesigning your life from the ground up, this meal will prepare you for launch.
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Finding Peace at Home | Healing Family Relationships & Childhood Wounds | Eniola Alese
6d ago00:12:53Tap to summarizeWhat happens when the people you love don't approve of the life you've chosen?In this second conversation with Eniola, we move away from careers and into something even more personal: family, childhood wounds, healing, and learning to live free from the opinions of others.Together, we explore what healing actually looks like, why closure isn't always possible, and how maturity allows us to respond with love instead of reacting from old pain.If you've ever struggled with family expectations, difficult relationships, or finding peace within yourself, this conversation is for you.Chapters00:02 Living Beyond Others' Expectations03:04 Healing the Voice of Disapproval04:01 Healing from Family Trauma: Maturity and Love05:54 What Healing Really Means06:55 From Conflict to Compassion09:12 When Closure Never Comes10:36 From Reacting to Responding11:59 A Rare GemSubscribe for more thoughtful conversations on purpose, work, faith, and building an aligned life.Connect📰 Newsletter: https://taiwoash.com
Transcribe →Success Wasn't Enough | Why She Left Google to Pursue a More Present Life | Eniola Alese
6d ago00:13:33Tap to summarizeEniola achieved what many people dream of. She became an AI engineer at Google.But after getting there, she realized success wasn't the freedom she had been searching for.In this conversation, we explore the journey from ambition to alignment—how she went from manifesting her dream job, to failing and eventually acing the Google interview, to making the difficult decision to leave a prestigious career in pursuit of a more present and meaningful life.Along the way, we discuss fear, faith, diligence, purpose, and why sometimes the life you've worked hardest to build isn't the one you're ultimately called to live.Chapters00:00 A Season of Peace00:50 Chasing the Google Dream03:13 From Failure to Google: Preparing for Success06:08 When Success Wasn't Enough08:34 Trusting God Beyond a Paycheck10:04 Finding Purpose Through StillnessSubscribe for more thoughtful conversations on purpose, work, faith, and building an aligned life.
Transcribe →The Most Underestimated Career in Tech (Until You Understand It) | Ayomike Abdullai Makinde
2w ago00:14:51Tap to summarizeMost people think Customer Support is where careers begin—not where meaningful careers are built.In this episode of Breakfast & Launch, I sit down with Ayomide Abdullahi-Makinde, a Customer Support Specialist and advocate who is helping professionals around the world see the role differently.What started as a job she never planned to pursue became a career she now passionately champions. The turning point? Realizing she was responsible for accounts worth over ₦1 billion, and that Support wasn't simply answering tickets—it was driving real business outcomes.Along the way, we discuss:Why Customer Support is one of tech's most misunderstood rolesHow a great manager changed Ayomide's perspective on her careerWhy Support professionals often underestimate their own valueCareer growth opportunities beyond frontline supportBuilding a personal brand by creating value instead of chasing viralityWhether you're in Customer Support, Customer Success, Operations—or simply trying to build a meaningful career—you'll find ideas here that challenge conventional thinking.Guest:Ayomide Abdullahi-MakindeCustomer Support Specialist | LinkedIn Educator | Career AdvocateIf this conversation gave you something to think about, consider subscribing to Breakfast & Launch for thoughtful conversations with people building meaningful lives.Chapters:00:00 – The billion-naira realization00:20 – Meet Ayomide01:09 – From sociology to Customer Support03:40 – Starting a career in tech04:58 – Learning Support from a great manager06:18 – Why Support is often underestimated08:39 – The moment everything changed11:31 – The promise of a career in Support12:54 – Personal branding through valueAbout Breakfast & LaunchBreakfast & Launch is a podcast about building purposefully.Each week, we sit down with thoughtful people to explore the ideas, decisions, and experiences that shape meaningful work and meaningful lives.
Transcribe →He lost his father at 12. That changed everything | David Kenny
3w ago00:20:30Tap to summarizeDavid Kenny is one of the creative minds behind some of Africa's biggest podcasts, but long before music production and digital media, his life took a dramatic turn.At just 12 years old, he lost his father and suddenly found himself helping lead his family while trying to discover his own future.In this conversation, we discuss:• Losing a parent at a young age• Becoming responsible before you feel ready• Music production and creative work• Learning to trust God's leading• Receiving feedback as an artist• Building a career through creativity and characterIf you're navigating uncertainty, building a creative career, or wondering how difficult seasons shape us, I think you'll find encouragement in David's story.You can find David on Instagram at @_davidkenny_ or LinkedIn as David Ayokunle Durojaiye.You can contact us at taiwoash.com or follow our LinkedIn page at Breakfast and Launch Podcast.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following the show and leaving a rating on your preferred podcast platform.
Transcribe →Why I'm starting a podcast in 2026 | Welcome to Breakfast and Launch
4w ago00:10:24Tap to summarizeBefore I begin inviting guests into Breakfast & Launch, I thought it would only be fair to introduce myself.In this episode, I share why I'm starting a podcast in 2026, where the name Breakfast & Launch came from, why I chose conversations over monologues, and what you can expect from the episodes ahead.Breakfast & Launch is built on one simple idea:Thoughtful people build meaningful lives—and we learn to build better by learning from one another.Whether you're building a career, a business, a ministry, a family, or simply trying to become the person you're meant to be, I hope these conversations leave you better equipped to build with intention.Welcome to Breakfast & Launch.In this episode00:00 A podcast is a magical thing...00:07 Welcome00:27 Who I Am01:14 Why I'm Starting a Podcast02:36 The Story Behind Breakfast & Launch05:02 The Vision05:28 Why Interviews Instead of Monologues?06:46 How I Choose Guests08:31 What You Can Expect📬 Join my weekly newsletter: https://taiwoash.comSubscribe for thoughtful conversations on career, purpose, faith, and building a meaningful life.
Transcribe →What Does Losing Your Father at 12 Teach You About Building? | David Kenny
Jun 1300:52:32Tap to summarizeDavid Kenny is the audio engineer of the largest podcasts in Africa. He is also the producer of three of my albums. It doesn't stop there—he is the friend I call when I need someone who will tell me the truth, and is actually one of the main reasons this podcast exists at all.We started as client and producer. We became brothers.In this first episode of Breakfast & Launch, we sit down properly for the first time on camera — and what comes out of it is something I didn't fully expect. David opens up about losing his father at 12, stepping into a role no teenager should have to carry, and how he built something real out of what could have broken him. We also get into the craft — what it means to serve an artist's vision, how to know when something is great even when the client doesn't see it yet, and what happens when you trust the process long enough.If you have ever felt like life handed you a disadvantage and you are trying to build anyway — this one is for you.Chapters:00:00:14 — How it all began00:04:46 — Introduction to David Kenny and how we met00:12:42 — How artists react to a producer's output00:18:22 — The record I didn't like00:25:16 — David's origin story — his personal journey00:36:14 — His professional journey — from drumming to digital media00:44:41 — From music production to corporate00:50:12 — Closing#BreakfastAndLaunch #DavidKenny #AfricanPodcast #NigerianCreatives
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