SIA Podcast

Success in Africa podcast is officially 1 year old! In the spirit of continuous value sharing, Dr. Modupe in today’s episode continues to share on Entrepreneurship with the topic ”Adding Value”. He explores the journey of Jennifer Bash the Founder of Alaska Tanzania -the leading distributor of agricultural products in Tanzania. Starting out in the poultry farming business with broiler birds, Jennifer was successful to a point However she had to switch to layer birds and eggs and eventually into sourcing the eggs and adding value through packaging. Over time she diversified, became a trusted brand.and expanded into other farm produce working with groups of farmers From Jennifer's journey, we learn 3 lessons : 1. Your presence matters in the early years 2. ⁠Know your customers and their needs 3. ⁠Consistency is a value Listen to the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dXS-CNKv #SIAPodcast #LeadershipMadeInAfrica #EnhancingLeadership #weareBCA #MLC2023 #Leadership #Makingafricawork #Kenya #podcastwithDrModupe #MLC2024

Welcome to the 51st Episode of the SIA Podcast. Today, our podcast host, Dr. Modupe shares the journey of Tayo Oviosu- CEO and Founder of Paga, Nigeria. Paga is one of the largest financial services providers in Africa that has revolutionized payments in Nigeria and beyond Tayo founded Paga after recognizing the market's readiness, and strategically rolled out solutions, leveraging a vast network of agents. There are five lessons from the episode including; 1. Entrepreneurs must have the discipline to understand that not every idea might be viable 2. ⁠The discipline of ensuring that the right documentation is obtained before starting a business Listen to the episode to find the rest of the lessons to help your own leadership journey. Click here: https://lnkd.in/dAyZcEyj #SIAPodcast #LeadershipMadeInAfrica #EnhancingLeadership #weareBCA #MLC2023 #Leadership #Makingafricawork #Kenya #podcastwithDrModupe #MLC2024

It’s been 50 weeks of serving you leadership vitamins for your leadership enhancement and growth Have you taken any this year? If you haven’t check them out here: https://lnkd.in/d48stXqC To listen to this week’s episode on Entrepreneurship, click here: https://lnkd.in/dA3CMNCm Stay tuned for the next episode on Monday titled: “Discipline, openness & transparency”

Since January 1 this year, we have come your way every week with leadership nuggets that can spur growth for your organization and your own leadership. This week is our *50th Episode* and we celebrate with an episode titled *Turning Challenges into Opportunity* Dr. Modupe continues the series on Entrepreneurship by highlighting Ebele Enunwa- Founder and CEO of Sundry Foods and Sundry Markets. He rose quickly in the corporate world. He saw an opportunity in entrepreneurship on his corporate journey and grabbed it. Despite all the challenges he faced, today he has successfully expanded from the initial venture Sundry Foods to Sundry Market. Lessons we glean are: 1. To see opportunities when setbacks occur 2. ⁠Recognizing that rejection is redirection For the full episode click here: https://lnkd.in/dA3CMNCm #SIAPodcast #LeadershipMadeInAfrica #EnhancingLeadership #weareBCA #MLC2023 #Leadership #Makingafricawork #Kenya #podcastwithDrModupe #MLC2024

It is not too late to take your weekly dose of leadership vitamins if you couldn't do so the past week. Click here to listen: https://lnkd.in/dSmQnUBy On Monday we bring you the 50th episode of The Success In Africa podcast. These nuggets are brought to you by one of the world's recognized most influential coaches titled "Turning Challenges into Opportunity" Stay tuned #SIAPodcast #LeadershipMadeInAfrica #EnhancingLeadership #weareBCA #MLC2023 #Leadership #Makingafricawork #Kenya #podcastwithDrModupe #MLC2024

"When leaders make poor decisions their people die" ~Dr. Modupe Taylor Pearce As the CEO and founder of BCA Leadership, he is the lead changemaker. He speaks about his journey to becoming the influential leader he is today. Listen to the full episode below 👇 as he was featured on the Leading Boldly into the Future podcast hosted by Anne Pratt #SIAPodcast #LeadershipMadeInAfrica #EnhancingLeadership #weareBCA #MLC2023 #Leadership #Makingafricawork #Kenya #podcastwithDrModupe #MLC2024

Welcome to December. It has also been 12 months since we started engaging you weekly on the Success in Africa Podcast - a weekly podcast filled with leadership lessons focusing primarily on Africa. In the last 12 months, we have focused on entrepreneurship, board governance, etc.... as we end the year, we will draw your attention back to Entrepreneurship. This week we spotlight Monica Musonda of Zambia - Founder and CEO of Java Foods-to explore the topic “The importance of Market Sensitization” She learned the importance of market sensitization the hard way as nearly hit a roadblock in her quest to compete with existing multinational organization at the start of her entrepreneurial journey. She however re-strategized and was ready for expansion after a few years. There are 2 lessons to learn: 1. Leverage the power of one’s networks 2. Be intentional about sensitizing your market to the existence and benefits of your products and services Click here for the full episode: https://lnkd.in/dSmQnUBy #SIAPodcast #LeadershipMadeInAfrica #EnhancingLeadership #weareBCA #MLC2023 #Leadership #Makingafricawork #Kenya #podcastwithDrModupe #MLC2024

Today, we conclude the four-part series on relationships. We explore the life of the late Herman Chinyere Hesse from Ghana, the Co-Founder of SOFTribe- the largest software services company in Ghana. A successful techpreneur who was skilled at his craft, he however not only became successful from his craft but from connectedness. He had an uncanny ability to build deep and positive relationships with a wide range of people. He genuinely believed that the most powerful connections are not digital but human. Lessons we learn are: 1. While cash may be king; relationships are gold 2. ⁠It is valuable to seek the interest of others first in building meaningful relationships Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dUrRCyii #SIAPodcast #LeadershipMadeInAfrica #EnhancingLeadership #weareBCA #MLC2023 #Leadership #Makingafricawork #Kenya #podcastwithDrModupe #MLC2024

In this third of the four-episode series on Relationships, we highlight and compare 3 consecutive presidents of South Africa; how they handled their relationships and its impact on their presidential tenures. We learn that there is a direct correlation between the amount of corruption and thievery that African presidential leaders engage in and the amount of extra-marital affairs that they have. These are the lessons: 1. To be successful in doing business in Africa, have the self-discipline to stick to your wife 2. Recognize that when you spread your seed you are less likely to be successful Listen to the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/dN5nfewN #SIAPodcast #LeadershipMadeInAfrica #EnhancingLeadership #weareBCA #MLC2023 #Leadership #Makingafricawork #Kenya #podcastwithDrModupe #MLC2024

Did you remember to take your dose of leadership vitamins this week? If you couldn't, here's the link to listen: https://lnkd.in/dmbZqPtW Stay tuned for another insightful episode on Relationships on Monday titled: 'Spread your seed, Spread your need" #SIAPodcast #LeadershipMadeInAfrica #EnhancingLeadership #weareBCA #MLC2023 #Leadership #Makingafricawork #Kenya #podcastwithDrModupe #MLC2024