BACEO Podcast

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...