Okiki Podcast: Making Inspirational People Known- Finding Your Purpose and the turning points that Propel You to Success

Dr. Hannah Ngozi Eby Chukwu, a distinguished scholar with graduate degrees from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, is a multi-faceted individual whose impactful contributions span various domains. Here are some key highlights of her achievements: Education and Academic Achievements: Holds graduate degrees from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and th...

Jake Kent is an International Speaker and the Head of Enrollment at Influencer Press, an agency with the sole purpose of helping service-based businesses get their prospects 82.3% sold before a sales conversation using the art of Pre-Influence. Using applied influence research, automation, and AI, Jake guides the pathway to entrepreneurial growth as he's been able to help clients get reduced refun...

As the founder of Easy Solutions GP LLC in 2023, Garland has spent over a decade building a career in finance, determined to make a difference in an industry where less than 4% of financial advisors are of color. His journey began with a degree from Morehouse College, instilling in him a commitment to excellence and community. He specializes in financial planning and wealth advisory services, and...

Paul Adamson Joined Amazon in 2020 as a dual Site Financial Controller in the South East Region. He currently serves as Finance Manager for the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion team. Additionally, Paul serves as the Global Co-President for the Black Employee Network serving over 20,000 employees with financial guidance, budgeting, strategic planning, and financial literacy programming. In addition t...

Kamron Engler is a sales trainer, speaker, and entrepreneur constructing, & designing a real estate empire. Formerly he worked in the construction business. At 19 has jumped into real estate sales growing it from zero to selling millions year after year. Now he is on a mission to help others do the same.   Kamron's Resources: Theengler.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCA...

Joy is a local and licensed mortgage professional in Saskatoon. She runs a people-first, boutique-style business that matches the client to the right mortgage for their lifestyle. Outside of mortgages, Joy spends time with her active family, volunteers in the community, and consumes cat content.    Joy Beauchamp Joy Beauchamp Mortgage Professional cell: 306.280.0054 | socials: email: joy.beauchamp...

Lavender Smiles Daycare is a local business started by  Namrata Sharma (Nami)  and Brianna Dodd. They began this company after reflecting on the fact that their community needed energizing, imaginative and open-concept care for all children with activity limitations and complex medical needs. They offer a new advancement towards daycare by providing medically trained staff enlisted with energy, ex...

Joelle Tomlinson is an accomplished and versatile journalist, known for her passion, professionalism, and captivating storytelling. Born and raised in Saskatoon, she developed a deep interest in journalism from an early age. Joelle pursued her higher education at TMU University in Toronto, where she further honed her skills and graduated on the Dean's List with a Journalism degree. With a career s...

Tracy Bitternose is an award-winning hair stylist and professional hair product educator who enjoyed her career of nearly 30 years. She was an entrepreneur for 22 of those years. She also sat as part of the lead team on the National Occupational Analysis Review consulting on changes and updates to the Canadian Hairstyling Curriculum. Tracy's second career has been the Member Services Coordinator f...

Eyitemi Popo is a Forbes featured social entrepreneur invested in products, services, and ecosystems that help women thrive. She is the founder of Girls Trip Tours, where she's building an alternative tourism economy driven by women that will change the way people travel in Africa. Her companies have been featured in Forbes, National Geographic, Talks at Google, as well as in a United Nations case...

Betty Mutwiri, PCC PhDc is a professional coach, consultant and facilitator passionate about maximizing the potential of individuals, teams and organizations.   Betty leverages her experience as a senior leader in the public sector for the last two decades to provide insightful coaching and consulting on talent development, change leadership and EDI.   Betty is currently the CEO (Chief Encourageme...

Ashley is an energetic and ambitious Girlboss who quit the corporate 9-5 world to pursue her love of Crypto, travel, and empowering others. She's on a mission to help others create generational wealth through Crypto. With over 8 years of experience in Business and Direct Sales, she has built a global brand with The Crypto Strategy Academy. She is Leading the industry as one of the top Crypto Educa...

Charles is a multi-award-winning lawyer and the CEO of Calgary's Osuji & Smith law firm. He was chosen as one of Calgary's Top 40 Under 40 and one of the top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada .   From law school in Nigeria to law firm CEO in Calgary, Charles' rise to the top has been swift—only seven short years—earning him a LEXPERT Rising Star recognition for Canada's Leading Lawyers Under 4...

Taheera is the founder of Tula CPA, a forward looking firm whose focus is to support financial management and profitability through strategy consulting, fractional CFO services and monthly group coaching. She is passionate about supporting visionaries with missions that promote the wellbeing of both the people and the planet. Taheera obtained her CA in London UK, at KPMG LLP, working with a divers...

Merin's career path came with a steep incline at a young age. By the age of 28 she was the Regional Manager of Shaw Communication's Saskatchewan Division. By 35, she had almost a decade of experience serving on corporate boards, including SGI, SaskPower, and the Saskatoon Airport Authority. Merin credits her success to tapping into the power of confidence, aligned with a strong sense of personal v...

EVAN UNGAR Evan Ungar is a Guinness World Record Breaker, Amazon bestselling author in "Goal planning and success", Real Estate Developer, Entrepreneur, and Communications professional. Evan has built companies in various industries such as Financial, Health Care, and Real Estate. I have been in business my entire life. From lemonade stands to multimillion dollar projects. My passion is building r...

Wakanda and Afrofuturism may not be in the distant future thanks to companies like ShorEbricks.  Run by CEO Joshua Uwugiaren, ShorEbricks is a luxury construction company based in Lagos, Nigeria. They are pushing the boundaries of design and excellence when it comes to building, execution and customer service in the construction industry in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. They are even getting comm...

Driven by a passion to create narratives that inspire change, Toluwani Obayan has made tangible contributions to the creative space through writing, directing, and editing as seen in projects like her short film "Heart & Might" dedicated to fallen heroes, "This Lady Called Life" a 2020 film for which she received the Best of Nollywood 2020 Award for Best Screenplay, and an AMVCA nomination for Bes...

Ekow Nimako is a Toronto-based, internationally exhibiting LEGO artist who crafts futuristic and whimsical sculptures from the iconic medium. Rooted in his childhood hobby and intrinsic creativity, Nimako's formal arts education and background as a lifelong multidisciplinary artist inform his process and signature aesthetic. His fluid building style, coupled with the Afrofuturistic themes of his w...

Mr. Yinka Ogunleye (Yinka) is an adept and passionate leader in Strategy and Planning with over two (2) decades of experience; dedicated to driving innovation and results across multi-company structured organizations in the Energy, Oil and Gas industry. He has proven ability with broad exposures to manage strategy and planning processes, nurture the growth of business through development of compan...

Douglas A. C. Eze established Largo Financial Services Inc. in 2000 with a vision to provide individuals and small business owners with the education and guidance needed to achieve financial freedom. As a wealth strategist, former registered securities representative and award-winning insurance agent, Douglas believes in helping his clients find money in places they may be throwing away money unkn...

After spending ten years in corporate America, helping to build multimillion-dollar businesses as the "go-to numbers girl," Octavia decided to ditch the 9 to 5 in 2011 and build her dream business instead. With a laptop, a busted printer, nominal saving, but full of passion Octavia embarked on a journey of providing businesses with advanced financial management support, strategies, and solutions....

Dawn Pratt is a member of the Muscowpetung Anihšināpēk Nation. With varied experience in science education and an indomitable spirit, she has forged a professional consultancy company, askenootow STEM Enterprise, as an Indigenous STEM Educational expert for the past 20 years (STEM = science, technology, engineering, and math). Dawn earned a Master of Science degree with a specialization in the des...

Venessa is the baker, caker and dessert creator behind Foodiepharmbabe. Oncology pharmacist by day and cake queen by night - what started as a cake-filled Instagram has evolved into a luxurious dessert experience.  Primarily known for her extra tall, extravagant, floral-covered cakes, Venessa has expanded into the realm of pastry, chocolate, and beyond - bringing with her modern design and glamoro...

Sam Mitchell runs a successful podcast called Autism Rocks and Rolls.   His podcast is nearing 7K downloads has featured some big names: Armani Williams, the first NASCAR driver open about having autism, and American Idol Rocker James Durbin who has autism and Tourette's. My biggest guest of all was Dr. Temple Grandin, professor in Animal Science at Colorado State University and autism activist an...