BACEO Podcast

New Episode Now Streaming | Becoming A CEO Podcast Every entrepreneurial journey is shaped by the people you meet and the conversations you have. After sitting down with Brandon White , I couldn't help but think: I wish I had met him earlier in my entrepreneurial journey. As the Community Coordinator at Bloom Crawley, Brandon has spent years supporting founders, startups, entrepreneurs, and in...

🎧 Now Streaming on Spotify "I'm proud to be Iranian." Those words carry so much more meaning after hearing Layla's story. Too often, the media tells only one side of Iran—a side dominated by conflict and negativity. But Layla paints a different picture. She speaks with pride about her homeland, its culture, its people, and the values that shaped her. She also shares the reality...

Success isn't about doing more—it's about doing what matters most. In this insightful episode, we sit down with Ife Freeman —author, productivity coach, and consultant—to explore practical strategies for living and working with purpose. In this conversation, you'll discover: How to set smart, achievable goals Why work-life balance is essential for sustainable success The difference bet...

What does it take to break barriers, redefine success, and thrive in spaces that weren’t designed with you in mind? In this powerful episode, Nkandu Beltz shares her remarkable journey—from discovering her voice as a young poet to navigating leadership, challenging stereotypes, and creating opportunities where none existed. ✨ In this episode, we discuss: • Women in leadership and the misconceptio...

Finding Purpose Through Football | Rodrigues Niyongere In this inspiring episode, Rodrigues Niyongere — 2026 WA Young Australian of the Year Finalist and 2025 Young Community Citizen of the Year — shares his remarkable journey of living with cerebral palsy and discovering purpose through football. Growing up, Rodrigues often struggled to fit in. While football came naturally to many of his peers,...

Had a very interesting conversation with my man Zico — raw, uncomfortable at times, but necessary. Real issues. Real consequences. Real conversations. Allegations of sexual misconduct and rape have become conversations we hear far too often today. But what if we paused for a moment to reflect on where, how, and why we may have gotten things wrong as a society? This episode dives into difficult but...

Are migrants truly exploiting the system—or are they simply navigating structures that were never built to be fair in the first place? In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Newton Ndege, legal scholar and Director of GNG Global Investment, to unpack some of the most uncomfortable yet necessary conversations around systems, migration, wealth, and opportunity. From how so-called “perfec...

In this episode of the Becoming a CEO (BACEO) Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Olufemi Oshin, a vascular surgeon, to explore the story behind the title. From an unexpected start in engineering to building a career in medicine, his journey is anything but linear. We explore his transition from the UK to Australia, the realities of navigating new systems as a migrant, and the discipline it takes to pla...

There’s a hard truth many of us avoid… You’re not stuck. You’re not unlucky. You’re not without opportunity. You’re just too afraid to take the risk. In this deeply honest conversation with Bellamore Ndayikeze, we unpack the silent battles many migrants and young entrepreneurs face — the kind no one really talks about. From struggling with confidence… To carrying the hidden weight of a poverty ide...

In this episode of the Becoming a CEO (BACEO) Podcast, I sit down with Rebekah Nona, Founder and CEO of Zimco Consulting, for a deeply honest and eye-opening conversation about identity, leadership, and what it really means to build and thrive in systems that were never designed for you. From starting her journey straight out of school in the mining industry—where women were almost invisible in te...

In this episode of the Becoming a CEO (BACEO) Podcast , I sit down with Oluwaseun Johnson — entrepreneur, wedding planner, decorator, and founder of Pretty and Nice Events — for a deeply honest and thought-provoking conversation. Together, we unpack the real, sometimes uncomfortable truths about marriage, culture, and what many young people are not being told. Drawing from her experience in the we...

Sleep deprivation is one of the most overlooked challenges in motherhood—and it’s affecting more families than we talk about. In this episode, I sit down with Terry Nduta, a sleep consultant and therapist, to unpack the real impact of sleep on mums, families, and relationships. From postpartum depression to resentment, to the silent struggles fathers face—this is a conversation every parent needs...

Out of Pain, Purpose is Born | BACEO Podcast What does it truly mean to live with a condition the world doesn’t fully understand? In this powerful episode of the BACEO Podcast, I sit down with Ciara — a certified Life Coach, Inclusion and Accessibility Advocate, Community Leader, and Mentor — whose story will challenge the way you see disability, identity, and purpose. Ciara doesn’t see people as...

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...