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The Growth Podcast
Hosted by Growdiance · EN
The Growth Podcast is a space where we share the real stories behind the stories. We take you behind the scenes of the success stories you read and see online. We lift the veil and ask the questions that no one else is asking - to expand your MIND and break the limits that society and quite frankly yourself have placed on it. And all these is to get you to realise that your version of success is attainable for you too.
Join us each week as we feed not only your curiosity but also your MIND.
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Keeping up with Pearlé: A story of Resilience and Confidence with Pearlé Nwaezeigwe
Sep 25, 202301:00:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Bukola chats with the Yonce of All Things, Pearlé Nwaezeigwe. For the OG's, Pearlé has been on the podcast before and she is such an animated and high spirited human. In this episode, she talked about her journey from getting job offers at Meta and Twitter, accepting Twitter's offer, resigning from her job at TikTok and being impacted by the Layoff wave at Twitter. Pearlé vulnerably shares her experience having to deal with the loss of her new job, staying above water and turning her story around. She talks about settling in the United Kingdom and how over the years, the challenges she has surmounted has heavily improved her confidence level.Seriously, if there is one episode I will recommend that you listen to, this is the one.------------------------------------------------------------------We now have the visual version of the episodes available on YouTube. You can watch it HERE------------------------------------------------------------------Want to appreciate us for the learnings you have taken away from this episode? Rate us a 5-star ⭐️ and leave us a honest review.------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Pearlé on Instagram and LinkedIn------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Bukola on LinkedIn, Twitter and InstagramFollow Veronica on LinkedIn Twitter and InstagramFollow Growdiance on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram------------------------------------------------------------------
Transcribe →A Story of Pure Growth & The Beauty of Multi-Dimensional Thoughts with Destiny Ogedegbe
Sep 18, 202302:07:20Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Veronica discusses with Destiny Ogedegbe a recent Harvard Alumnus and Finance Associate, Paul, Weiss, New York. Destiny talks about growing up with very little and his unconventional path to studying Law at the University of Benin. He challenges the mainstream critique of academic excellences and provides a more holistic lens to education. From writing his final year dissertation on his phone to doing his masters program at arguably the best school on the planet. His story is one of pure inspiration and determination that you definitely would learn a lot from------------------------------------------------------------------We now have the visual version of the episodes available on YouTube. You can watch it HERE------------------------------------------------------------------Want to appreciate us for the learnings you have taken away from this episode? Rate us a 5-star ⭐️ and leave us a honest review.------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Destiny on LinkedIn and Twitter------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Bukola on LinkedIn, Twitter and InstagramFollow Veronica on LinkedIn Twitter and InstagramFollow Growdiance on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram------------------------------------------------------------------
Transcribe →The Influence of Relationships, Navigating Crossroads and Embracing Learning with Emeka Afigbo
Sep 11, 202301:13:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Bukola engages in a conversation with Emeka Afigbo, a Senior Director at Okta with past experiences at both Meta and Google. Emeka delves into his early years in Nsukka, Nigeria, and recounts how he embarked on his tech journey by teaching himself to code on paper, as he couldn't afford a laptop at the time. He emphasises the pivotal role that relationships played in his career success and underscores the importance of being deliberate in nurturing them. Emeka also discusses the the conundrum faced when navigating a crossroad. You can read his article on this here. His journey is undeniably inspiring, and we hope his story serves as a source of inspiration for you as well.------------------------------------------------------------------We now have the visual version of the episodes available on YouTube. You can watch it HERE------------------------------------------------------------------Want to appreciate us for the learnings you have taken away from this episode? Rate us a 5-star ⭐️ and leave us a honest review.------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Emeka on LinkedIn------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Bukola on LinkedIn, Twitter and InstagramFollow Veronica on LinkedIn Twitter and InstagramFollow Growdiance on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram------------------------------------------------------------------
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The Power of Relationships, Communicating Effectively & Deepening Your Character with Kemi Ojenike
Sep 4, 202300:55:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Bukola chats with the inspiring Kemi Ojenike. Kemi is the COO of Meristem's Family Office. In 13 years, she rose from starting out as an intern in a reputable law firm to now leading teams and processes in an executive capacity. She shares the strategies that has contributed to her excellent progression and also gave us some tips on financial healthiness.------------------------------------------------------------------We now have the visual version of the episodes available on YouTube. You can watch it HERE------------------------------------------------------------------Want to appreciate us for the learnings you have taken away from this episode? Rate us a 5-star ⭐️ and leave us a honest review. ------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Kemi on LinkedIn and check out her YouTube Channel------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Bukola on LinkedIn, Twitter and InstagramFollow Veronica on LinkedIn Twitter and InstagramFollow Growdiance on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram------------------------------------------------------------------
Transcribe →How do I remain RELEVANT in Today's Fast Paced World with Bukola Omokehinde
Aug 21, 202300:22:20Tap to summarizeJoin us in this episode as Bukola Omokehinde answers the question we all have on what skills to develop in order to remain relevant in today's world. ----------------------------------------------------------------- You can watch the video episode here------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Bukola on Instagram and LinkedInFollow Growdiance on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter------------------------------------------------------------------Join our mailing list to stay up to date on everything Growdiance - Join us------------------------------------------------------------------Remember to leave us a 5-star ⭐️ rating.
Transcribe →Cultivating an Excellent Mindset: The 5Cs (Competence, Consistency, Courage, Communication & Compass)
Aug 14, 202300:38:04Tap to summarizeJoin us in this episode as Bukola delves into the transformative power of the 5C's for cultivating an exceptional mindset. We'll navigate Competence, Consistency, Courage, Communication, and Compassion, drawing inspiration from Indra Nooyi's (Former CEO of Pespsico) renowned leadership principles. In breaking down these principles, Bukola touches on several themes including healthy delusion, being "shameless", getting closer to your source and more.You can watch the video episode here------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Bukola on Instagram and LinkedInFollow Growdiance on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter------------------------------------------------------------------Join our mailing list to stay up to date on everything Growdiance - Join us------------------------------------------------------------------Remember to leave us a 5-star ⭐️ rating.
Transcribe →AMAZON Director by Day, DJ by Night: How Georgia Built Her Dream Career by Betting on Herself
Aug 7, 202301:06:34Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Bukola chats with the versatile, Georgia Akwudike. Georgia is a Director of Operations at Amazon, United Kingdom by day and a DJ by night. In this episode they talk about taking a chance on yourself notwithstanding the odds that may be stacked up against you, the power of mentorship and support and the 3 C's of excellence. They also talk about Georgia's amazing DJ career and Raising Giants (her initiative for building up young women).You already know that this episode is going to be powerful so sit back and let's dive in.------------------------------------------------------------------We now have the visual version of our episodes available on YouTube. You can watch it HERE------------------------------------------------------------------Remember to use #TheGrowthPodcast on Twitter, Tag @growdiance on Threads, or post on your IG Story and tag us to share what you resonated with on this episode. ------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Georgia on Instagram and LinkedIn------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the new website layout - GrowdianceJoin our mailing list to stay up to date on everything Growdiance - Join us------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Bukola on LinkedIn, Twitter and InstagramFollow Veronica on LinkedIn Twitter and InstagramFollow Growdiance on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram------------------------------------------------------------------Remember to leave us a 5-star ⭐️ rating.
Transcribe →In Your 20s: Navigating Career Choices, Sunk Cost Traps, and Peer Pressure with Bukola Omokehinde
Jul 31, 202300:39:31Tap to summarizeGrowdiance is hosting a high impact event in Commemoration of International Youth Day. I can't even begin to tell you why you should not miss it. Register to attend the event here. There are very few slots left.---------------------------------------------------------------In this transformative episode, Bukola delves deep into the very essence of your 20s, leaving no stone unturned. With unwavering compassion and wisdom, she addresses the dilemmas that keep you awake at night – from navigating tricky career choices and peer pressure to the secrets of escaping the dreaded sunk cost trap. Prepare to be inspired as Bukola empowers you to embrace change fearlessly, showing that quitting isn't always a bad thing but can lead you to remarkable growth and new horizons. ------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Bukola on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow Growdiance on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter ------------------------------------------------------------------Join our mailing list to stay up to date on everything Growdiance - Join us------------------------------------------------------------------Remember to leave us a 5-star ⭐️ rating.
Transcribe →Cultivating Genuine Confidence and Exuding Excellence in The Little Things with Adeola Fabunmi
Jul 24, 202300:59:52Tap to summarizeBringing back this episode because, why not? + Adeola has now been promoted to a Director at Bank of America and she will be our key note fire side spotlight in our International Youth Day Event coming up on the 12th of August, 2023.Register to attend the event here. Spaces are limited!------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode, Bukola sits down with her Mentor Adeola Fabunmi, Vice President at Bank of America Adeola shares her journey with so much wisdom that you cannot but be encouraged to believe in your capacity. + She has a YouTube Channel, AdeFab, where she shares lovely educational contents. This is an episode you really don't want to procrastinate on. Remember to use #TheGrowthPodcast on Twitter (or Thread) to share what you resonated with on this episode.------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the new website layout - GrowdianceJoin our mailing list to stay up to date on everything Growdiance - Join us------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Adeola on LinkedIn Follow Bukola on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram------------------------------------------------------------------Remember to leave us a 5-star ⭐️ rating.. Enjoy and tell a friend to tell a friend.---------------------------------------------------------------
Transcribe →The Rewards of Determination, Sowing Seeds of Excellence and Embracing a Growth Mindset with Veronica Aina
Jul 17, 202301:45:11Tap to summarizeWe are overfeeding you this week because... just becauseeeeee... Okay!!! So on this podcast episode, Bukola interviews the one and only Veronica Aina. Drum rolllsssss 🥁🥁🥁. Veronica talks about her journey from the University of Lagos to now marking her 1 year anniversary at Bank of America. She talked about - Finding out about Global Internship Opportunities; Applying to 2 of the biggest Investment Banks in the world and getting both offers, How she prepared for her application process (in details so, grab your pen to learn from the Queen 👸🏽), How she navigated her internship and secured a full time offer, Her quandary of choosing between two juicy offers & the learnings she has had in the last 1 year at her job.I can't even hammer this enough - DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS EPISODE & GIFT IT TO SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT ONCE YOU ARE DONE LISTENING------------------------------------------------------------------This is also our first video podcast episode. WATCH IT HERE Note: The Video episode is a shorter version. This is the full episode.------------------------------------------------------------------Remember to use #TheGrowthPodcast on Twitter or Tag @growdiance on Threads to share what you resonated with on this episode. We know you are listening, numbers don't lie but we want you to engage more. Commit yourself to a life of service and be a noisemaker for Growdiance 🔊🔊🔊------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Veronica on LinkedIn Twitter and Instagram------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the new website layout - GrowdianceJoin our mailing list to stay up to date on everything Growdiance - Join us------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Bukola on LinkedIn, Twitter and InstagramFollow Growdiance on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram------------------------------------------------------------------Remember to leave us a 5-star ⭐️ rating.
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