The Shock of Success feat. Elain Shobanjo

11/20/24 • 46 min

In Episode 8 of OnPeople, Toun and Aniema chat with Elaine Shobanjo, CEO of ShoMya, a successful beauty line offering professional beauty services. Elaine’s journey took a major turn from her beginnings as an Investment Analyst and Advisor in England, to becoming a beauty mogul.

In this episode, Elaine shares key lessons from her entrepreneurial journey, She also shares how skills from her corporate experience transcends into her current career, helping her build a successful business.

She gives tips on how to create a loyal team by understanding their needs right from the hiring stage. Working with different age groups, she talks on how work ethic is more about personality than generational differences.

If you're an entrepreneur or an aspiring business owner, Elaine’s insights on leadership, time management, and building a brand will leave you inspired. Tune in!
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The Power of Connection feat. Dotun Olowoporoko

In this episode of OnPeople, hosts Toun and Aniema sit with Dotun Olowoporoko, the Managing Partner at Ventures Platform, a Pan-African venture capital firm. Dotun has previously worked as the Chief Commercial Officer at Moniepoint and as a Principal at Novastar Ventures. He hosts the Building the Future Podcast, on conversations with people who are shaping the African future.

This episode’s conversation explores the unique mindset it takes to be an entrepreneur and how managing this gift becomes crucial for navigating the challenges of leadership.

Dotun also tackles the ongoing challenge of talent acquisition and retention, breaking down the struggle into three key categories. The conversation sheds light on the thought process of investors and the need for entrepreneurs seeking investment to align their business goals with investors' expectations.

Tune in for a fresh take on entrepreneurship, talent, and growth strategies.
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Building on Legacy feat. Dele Balogun

In this episode of OnPeople, hosts Toun and Aniema chat with Dele Balogun, Managing Director of Celebrations, a 35 year old business that offers bespoke gifting services. Dele talks about the dynamics of managing an already existing business as a young leader and the importance of structure and empathy in creating a successful business.

He speaks on how he successfully fulfilled his mission to bring structure to Nigeria's gifting industry and how resilience, discipline, and unwavering quality has kept Celebrations thriving across generations.

This episode is packed with valuable lessons on the importance of respect, a great work culture and delivering excellence. If you're looking to build a legacy or understand what it takes to lead an established company, this episode is the one for you.
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