Rooted and Robust Podcast

This week on the show is the amazing Maryben Omollo. A Kenya Entrepreneur, Speaker and Mental Health Advocate. She shared her inspiring story of how she went from the lady nobody wanted to have around to being celebrated all over the word  The amazing thing about this episode is that, though it's a story about Maryben and how she broke boundaries, embedded are business lessons and how anyone...

How often do you visit a dental professional?  It's unfortunate but true that we most times neglect our teeth / oral cavity, we have skin care routines, our hair properly taken care of but not the teeth. This week on the show, our guest (Favoured Chikamso) , a dental professional, explained in detail how to maintain oral hygiene and the need to care for the teeth According to her, every adult...

Masters of Ceremonies are probably underrated, don't you think? given the fact that they play a very crucial role in Ceremonies.  This week's episode of the show, our guest, Gloria Olufeko, a radio host and compere shared with us the amazing ways she has been able to build a career as a Master of Ceremony. Just like the name implies, a master of ceremony is in charge of the event, he/she...

What is the big deal about writing a book? It's very easy to dismiss an amazing opportunity if you don't know what the likely benefits are. In this episode of Rooted and Robust Podcast, we looked at 'How writing a book can lead to amazing opportunities' and our guest (Raheemah Odusote) a writer, consultant and coach took us on a ride to the amazing life of authors. She shared s...

Branding is your ability to share your unique gift with the world. These are the exact words of our guest (Joseph Etim) who discussed 'How To Build A Personal Brand'.  He stressed that to build a personal brand is to first acknowledge that you have a unique message that must be shared, and that the media to share these gifts are numerous including social media. In addition, he pointed ou...

We are back for the third season of the show. In this very first episode of this new season, our guest, a Digital marketing consultant, Product creator and Trainer, Uke Enun Jnr, takes us through the process of expanding your business abroad. For people wondering why they should bother about expanding their businesses beyond the shores of their country, he had this to say to them; Every business o...

Still on our Season-Break. This week we have Amos Miracle on the show. He is a filmmaker, entrepreneur, author and the founder of Afrik Universe.  He has published seven books and has many more unpublished On the show, he shares his journey, his inspiration as a writer and his work with Afrik Universe. Reach us via email: rootedandrobust@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Still on our Season-Break. This week we have Rejoice Praise. The Author of Seductive Writer and the founder of Intentional Speakers and Writers Academy. (ISWA) on the show. Rejoice has coached many writers through her academy and has helped many more stay consistent with writing.  Rejoice has authored several books and she recently launched six books.  On the show, she shares her journey and her i...

It's our season break, we have had a phenomenal season and it's thanks to you who has been a part of this journey. As we prepare for the coming season that debuts in August we have dedicated this month of July to amazing authors doing amazing things. This week we have Chiedozie Eze. The Author of "Teenagers of the Bible" and the founder of Teens Success Academy. Chiedozie share...

Investing in real estate is exciting but it can also become a nightmare if you are not well informed, and this is what we seek to do with this episode.  Our guest this week is a property lawyer, who took time to explain the need to consult a legal practitioner early when investing In Real Estate. According to him, so many legal issues can be avoided, so many fraudulent agents can be detected  Ever...

Sleep, just like food, is an essential aspect of life, but what happens when the body can't get enough sleep?  This week as we discuss Insomnia: The causes, effects and possible solutions, our guest (Dr Olusina) stresses the need for adequate sleep. According to him, an adult is expected to sleep for at least 6-8 hours daily. He points out that not having enough sleep could lead to hypertensi...

With well over 15years as a filmmaker, our guest (Amaka Anioji) shares with us the need to lead the charge for our growth and success as people. How do you start yourself out you may ask?  First, she stresses the need to believe in oneself, but that's not enough, you must define your goal, carefully research your intended goal and most importantly, step out and start the journey  Doors may ne...

Our guest this week best known as The Radio Apprentice revealed that he chose to be called the Radio Apprentice as a continuous reminder that he is on a journey, as an apprentice he never sees himself as one who has arrived.  This is very remarkable because growth is a continuous process. To nurture your creativity requires that you are conscious of the fact that first of all your path is unique a...

We often go through stormy seas in this journey called Life and in those times giving up becomes a worthy option. In this episode where we discuss How to stay self-motivated, our guest (Donald Ndubuisi) shares his journey as an actor in the Nigerian film industry and from his story are lessons that will help anyone starting out in life or going through a difficult time make headway.  He emphasizes...

Money is often equated to wealth but in this episode, our guest (Ejiro Osakede) emphasized that money is an aspect of wealth. She states that the Oxford dictionary defines wealth as an abundance of valuable possessions, this is key because we have in abundance our voice, which can be used for impact, influence and income. She mentions some medium that one can use to create wealth using the voice,...

How do you build social capital? That is the question we will answer in detail in this episode. Our guest Raymond Okpani elaborates on the need to build healthy relationships as opposed to networking which in most cases means just collecting contacts of people and wishing they be of help. He stresses that to build social capital one must intentionally add value to the life of another person.  So i...

No one wakes up in the morning expecting a disaster, but what then happens when life hits you hard! Just like every other person, Terry Tucker was going about his life as a basketball coach when the unfortunate story of cancer began. It was 2012, and life has never been the same for Terry and his family since then. In 2018, Terry had his left foot amputated, but that's not even the end of the...

One way to engage your audience online is through content writing, but knowing what to write and writing an engaging content are two different things. Content writing is an integral part of every successful online business or brand and so it is a skill that should be mastered. This and many more reasons Inspired our choice of guest this week, as we opted for someone who not only knows what content...

This week our guest (Mark Smith) elaborates on the process of making progressive movement, a clear direction from point A to point B. According to him, the process means the different things we go through in life.  To properly understand this, he gives an analogy with the cake. He points out that the process represents the ingredients that go into making a cake.  Though different individuals have...

Language is a means of communication, therefore to properly understand how money works, means one must know the language of money.  Our guest this week (Innocent Nduaguba) takes us through the evolution of money. The past, present and future of money,  Understanding the language of money is arming yourself with the knowledge to not only make money but to keep it. And to do this, our guest offers a...

In this episode, we discuss in-depth how to build confidence for public speaking.  Our guest on the show this week (Brenden kumarasamy) is an executive coach, who has trained executives and entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industries. According to him, confidence builds momentum. And one of the ways to build confidence is to consistently do the random word exercise, where you...

The right people are like diamonds, precious but rare. If you must attract them, you must know how to. Our guest (Tammy Bankins), an entrepreneur and public speaker, shares with us how to attract the right people into our circle. Being the right person is tantamount to attracting the right people. Only when we have the right attitude can we attract the right people, he stresses.  As we begin this...

Still on our season break. I have been receiving amazing reviews and feedback from people who have listened to the previous episodes of the show, so I thought it wise to make an episode of it and ask that they share their experiences.  So in this episode, I hosted a few people who shared their RARP experiences with us. It's beautiful listening to them share what they have learnt from the diff...

Ever wonder how certain brands have lasted centuries? Transcending generations? Well, in this episode of Rooted and Robust Podcast, we are looking at one of the key workplace cultures that can help the productivity and sustainability of any company/organization. Our guest this week, Ugochukwu Obioha, an online business consultant, discusses the Benefits of Emotional Salary. He highlights the need...

To have a successful work environment necessitates that the employer and the employee play their part. In this episode, our guest Sunny Okonkwo, a business analyst, shares with us how to cultivate healthy work ethics.  Here, he highlights the importance of character traits an employee should possess. He emphasizes the need for an employee to pay attention to the culture of a company before agreein...