The Okwera Podcast
The Okwera Podcast aims to connect the communities & individuals with essential resources to elevate their businesses, careers, mental health, finances, and overall livelihood. Through insightful conversations, expert interviews, and practical advice, the podcast will empower listeners to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
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Welcome to the Okwera Podcast (aka TOP)—your one-stop shop for all things related to entrepreneurship, career and skill development, health and wellness, finance, and more!
Initiated by Okwera Academy—a career accelerator focused on helping individuals build their careers through capacity building, capital provision, community, and coaching—this podcast brings you expert insights, inspiring stories, and actionable advice from commu...
In this episode, we sit down with Efosa Obano, the founder of the Black Founders Network (BFN) in Canada. Efosa shares his inspiring journey from Nigeria to Canada and his passion for entrepreneurship and innovation. We discussed the importance of community, faith, and diligence in building a successful entrepreneurial venture. Efosa also shares insights into BFN's dedicated programs that support Black entrepreneurs at different ...
The Okwera Podcast EP2: Navigating Early-Stage Entrepreneurship with Adeyinka Adesesan
In this episode, host Justina Kanza is joined by Adeyinka, also known as Yinka, to discuss building minimum viable products (MVP), problem validation, and navigating resource constraints as an early-stage entrepreneur.
Yinka shares his journey from university ventures to his current role at the Black Innovation Programs at DMZ in Canada.
The ...
Mastering Grant Writing: Expert Tips and Insights with Jillisa Brown
In this episode of The Okwera Podcast, host Justina Kanza dives deep into the essentials of grant writing and social finance with guest Jillisa Brown. Jillisa, an experienced grant writer and supporter of the BIPOC entrepreneur community, shares invaluable insights on identifying and applying for grants, creating compelling proposals, and understanding the Canad...
Unlocking the Power of AI: An Inside Look with One Cliq's Tanika McLeod Join us in this episode of The Okwera Podcast with host Justina Kanza, where we dive into the world of AI and entrepreneurship with Tanika McLeod, co-founder and Head of AI at OneCliq.
We explore the impact, and opportunity, of generative AI on startups, the importance of prompt engineering, and the transformative potential of AI in various sectors.
Tanika shar...
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