BACEO Podcast

In this episode of the BACEO Podcast , I sit down with Pastor Gladys Boadi — entrepreneur, pastor, and marriage counsellor — for a deep and honest conversation about marriage, parenting, and raising the next generation . As part of our Marriage Series , we explore some of the most important — and often uncomfortable — questions about relationships today. With modern expectations constantly reshapi...

Marriage is often celebrated, but do we truly understand what we are signing up for? In this two-part conversation, Kolapo Adigun unpacks the purpose, realities, and challenges of marriage—especially for migrant Christians building relationships in a new country. From common misconceptions and marital breakdown to gender roles, sacrifice, and healing after separation, this episode offers practical...

What does it really mean to become a man? For many men, the journey begins without a blueprint — no clear guidance, no model to follow. Just expectations: be strong, lead well, provide, and somehow figure life out along the way. In this episode of Becoming A CEO , I sit down with Lawrence Shuruma for a deeply honest conversation about manhood, responsibility, and the silent pressures many men carr...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Abisola Olu-Ojo , founder of Complete Woman —a faith-driven movement born out of pain, conviction, and an unshakable belief that women carry limitless purpose. What began as a daughter grieving her mother’s unfulfilled dreams has grown into a global community empowering women to rise boldly—without waiting for perfect timing or shrinking themselves to fit...

In this episode, I sit down with community leader and mental health clinical nurse Selam to unpack the silent mental health struggles faced by African migrants in Australia . We go beyond the buzzwords and explore identity struggles, living “African at home, Australian outside,” high-functioning depression, cultural stigma, faith vs emotional vulnerability, and the silent pressure many women face...

Mubanga is quietly leading a cultural shift — helping bring Afrodance and dance therapy into the mainstream across Australia and the African diaspora. In this episode of the Becoming a CEO Podcast , he shares his journey as a young migrant navigating identity, belonging, and self-expression in a system that didn’t always make space for him. What began as an outlet — encouraged by his father — slow...

In this episode of the Becoming A CEO Podcast, Emmanuel sits down with Joseph Kur, founder of Zenith Tailors. Born in war-torn South Sudan and raised in Australia as a refugee, Joseph shares how he challenged limiting beliefs, rebuilt his mindset, and turned his personal story into a thriving fashion brand. He opens up about stability in business, lessons from failure, and why every Zenith Tailors...

WARNING: This is not financial advice. The information shared in this video is general in nature — always consult your own accountant or financial adviser for personalised tax planning, business structuring, or investment strategy. If you earn, spend, invest, or run a business, this conversation will change how you think about money. For nearly 10 years, Nirav has been my personal accountant and f...

Drea is more than a friend — she’s family. I’ve watched her grow into an incredible young woman, a rising music star who is vocal about her faith and never afraid to express it. She’s graced multiple platforms and opened for some of the biggest names in both the Australian and international music scene. So when she stepped onto the iconic Australian Idol stage, I couldn’t have been prouder. What l...

We throw around the words trauma, anxiety, and depression so often — but how many of us truly understand them? In this deeply personal episode, I sat down with James Babatunde Olaleye, A mental Health clinician to unpack what it really means to live with and heal from mental pain. From my own journey through undiagnosed depression to James’s powerful insights on trauma and emotional recovery — thi...

This conversation stayed with me long after the cameras stopped rolling. Sitting across from Friday Zico, I wasn’t just talking to a footballer playing for Kalamunda FC or a South Sudanese international — I was listening to the story of a refugee kid who carried a dream across borders, continents, and impossible odds. We talked about what it meant to arrive in Perth with hope, talent, and doubt al...

I sat down with my friend, realtor and entrepreneur Tobi Adegboyega, for an honest conversation about real estate, wealth, and the future of home ownership. What started as a discussion about buying your first rental and getting into your first home quickly turned into something deeper — and honestly, unsettling. At one point, it hit me: my kids might genuinely struggle to ever own their first hom...

Building a business as a first-generation migrant is hard. Building one in the beauty industry — where competition is intense and the market is oversaturated — is even harder. Rumbie’s journey didn’t start with trends or glamour, It started with a gap. She noticed something most major beauty brands in Australia ignored for years: dark and brown-skinned women were barely considered. Instead of wait...

Discover the raw, authentic story of Yande from RepKulture, an African Australia entrepreneur who turned isolation into opportunity. In this candid episode we explore the highs and lows of building a fashion tech brand across continents, the power of mentorship, the role of faith, and practical tactics for scaling a startup in today’s volatile market. Guest : Yande Chalihttps://www.instagram.com/r...

Building a business as a first-generation migrant is hard. Building one in the beauty industry — where competition is intense and the market is oversaturated — is even harder. Rumbie’s journey didn’t start with trends or glamour, It started with a gap. She noticed something most major beauty brands in Australia ignored for years: dark and brown-skinned women were barely considered. Instead of wait...

Meet Kwesi “Perfect” Brown — the Ghanaian kid who refused to settle, crossed continents, and built an empire in Australia with nothing but clippers, hustle, and a dream. Perfect Barbershop isn’t just where you get a fade. It’s where men cry, laugh, heal, argue, confess, and plot their futures. It’s where community meets culture, and where haircuts turn into therapy sessions. This isn’t your averag...

This conversation is personal. The name Omotoyosi loosely translates to “a child of delight” or “a child worthy of celebration.” And that truly reflects the life and journey of Dr. Omotoyosi Craig — an accomplished engineer who has earned one of the highest qualifications in his field, travelled the world, contributed to innovative inventions, and now serves as the WA Chapter President of the Afri...