The Star Network Podcast

Building a Digital Global Presence & Public Sector Impact with Dr. Adanna Steinacker  (@dr_adanna) and Host of The Star Network Podcast- Zephia Ovia-Ikem In this episode we discuss: 📌 Pivoting from medical practice to the Office of the President of Nigeria advocating for Women’s Health 📌 Women's health advocacy through education and public service 📌 Using digital storytelling and conte...

Building GoLemon: Reinventing Grocery Delivery in Nigeria with Yinka Adewuyi, Co-Founder & CEO, GoLemon (@golemonhq) and Host of The Star Network Podcast- Zephia Ovia-Ikem In this episode we discuss  📌 Understanding Nigerian consumer behaviour; price vs convenience 📌 Designing GoLemon beyond delivery as infrastructure for distribution 📌 How GoLemon manages sourcing and delivery as demand gr...

Scaling an E-Commerce Business with Tobi Akinkunmi, Co-Founder & CEO, Lickquor (@ lickquor.ng ) and Host of The Star Network Podcast- Zephia Ovia-Ikem In this episode we discuss building an e-commerce business and how to stand out through 3 main metrics - convenience, reliability and authenticity Key areas we cover: 📌 Building an E-Commerce Business (solving for convenience & reliability)...

A Day in A Life with Polly Alakija - Creative Director, Muralist, and Artist, Polly Alakija Studios and Host of The Star Network Podcast - Zephia Ovia-Ikem In this episode, I spent the day with Polly Alakija, learning about her work and drive using art for advocacy and social impact through some of Lagos’ most iconic public art. Between storytelling and a session live drawing, she shares how she’s...

The World of Odio Mimonet with Odio Oseni (aka Mrs. O), Founder and Creative Director Odio Mimonet and Host of The Star Network Podcast - Zephia Ovia-Ikem In this episode we discuss building a legacy Fashion Business and preservation of African Fashion  Key areas we cover:  📌Sustaining a 30-year legacy brand through creativity & purpose  📌Preserving African heritage and culture through desig...

Building Africa’s Talent Ecosystem with Asa Asika, Co-Founder & Principal Partner, Plug Entertainment (@theplugglobalagency) and Host of The Star Network Podcast- Zephia Ovia-Ikem Key areas we cover: The evolution of talent management in Nigeria and across Africa Davido’s 5ive album: global sound, personal growth, African narrative Protecting African artists in global record and brand deals Fr...

Positioning for Global Opportunities & Redefining Real Estate with Wunmi Williams, Founder & CEO, Wunmi Williams Global (w.wglobal) and Host of The Star Network Podcast- Zephia Ovia-Ikem In this episode we discuss Wunmi's personal journey of Entrepreneurship - from selling accessories from her home, to diving into Real Estate and expanding business opportunities to the UAE. This is a...

Building & Scaling A Luxury Fashion Group featuring Yinka Ash, Founder & CEO Ashcorp Group  and Host of the Star Network Podcast: ZephiaOvia-Ikem (Zeph) In this episode we discuss starting a Luxury Fashion Business, embracing a leadership mindset and the importance of incorporating our culture into Fashion as a way of story telling Key learnings : 📌 The journey building Ashcorp group ( As...

Learnings on Real Estate and Hospitality featuring Adesuwa Belo-Osagie, Co-Founder & Director 7 Fifteen Capital Limited (@7-Fiffteen) and CEO Husk Collection and Host of the Star Network Podcast: Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph) In this episode we discuss starting a Real Estate business, why due diligence is important when it comes to land verification, joint ventures vs direct property ownership, tren...

Understanding VC Trends featuring Lexi Novitske, General Partner at Norrsken 22 (@norrsken_22) & Host of The Star Network Podcast:  Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph) In this episode, Lexi shares on VC trends and the trickle down effect into the African continent. Given her expertise and passion for investing in African tech businesses that are solving real problems and are scalable, she breaks down what...

Career Pivot to Bestselling Author featuring Foluso Agbaje, Author: The Parlour Wife (@foagbaje) & Host of The Star Network Podcast:  Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph) In this episode, Foluso shares how her 12-year long career in corporate prepared her to be a debut author. She shares how being resilient shapes her to keep going. From getting a lot of “No’s” to a "Yes" from one of the Big 5 En...

How To Scale Your Business featuring Tomi Adeola, CEO Hairitage Hub (@hairitagehub) & Host of The Star Network Podcast:  Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph) In this episode we discuss embodying an entrepreneurial spirit, finding opportunities within your market and appreciating your career development to get you to the next level. Tomi shares on her journey - building HairitageHub, the 7 years of experien...

XO Boutique Bakery: Day In A Life Series featuring Chef Alex Oke (Chef Owner XO Boutique Bakery ) and Host of The Star Network Podcast Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph) In this episode we spend the day at XO Boutique Bakery with Chef Alex unpacking the journey from being a pastry chef to owning a restaurant. Alex shares with us his career transitions, being a graduate of International Business to embracing...

Continuity of Family Businesses featuring Ama Peters (Managing Director) and Toksy Peters (Executive Director) of Visions Opticals and Host of The Star Network Podcast:  Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph) Visions Opticals is a family-owned business which started in 1989 by the late Dr. Bose Peter, a renowned Ophthalmologist. The company’s mission is to provide high quality and luxury eye care service to fami...

Bridging The Gap For Medical Emergency Response with Dr Yewande Alebiosu, Co-Founder/COO Help Station (@helpstation.ng) and Host of The Star Network Podcast: Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph)  Dr Yewande is a medical doctor with over 7 years experience in emergency medicine. She has worked in the emergency department of Lagos University Teaching Hospital and other private hospitals in Lagos state. She also...

Upskilling Professionals with Talstack - Seni Sulyman, CEO & Co-Founder Talstack (@talstackafrica) and Host of The Star Network Podcast: Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph) From Hosting Mark Zuckerberg during his time at Andela as VP of Global Operations to building Talstack. Seni Sulyman  provides more context on the role corporate institutions could play to enhance talent productivity without over relia...

Generation Unlimited 9JA: About Us (Series 1) with Celine Lafoucriere, UNICEF Chief Field Office, Head Private Sector Partnership , Lead Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU9JA) and Host of The Star Network Podcast: Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph) In this episode, we discuss UNICEF Nigeria Generation Unlimited's (GENU9JA) mandate to connect 20m young people with skills and job opportunities by 20230. T...

HoaQ- An Investors Community with Joe Kinvi, Co-Founder & General Manager HoaQ and Host of The Star Network Podcast: Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph) In this episode, we discuss: 📌All you need to know about HoaQ  📌 Creating real estate investment opportunities for Africans in the Diaspora   📌 National identity cross-border investments between African countries   📌 Practical steps to investing funda...

ÌTÀN- A Culinary Journey with Michael Elégbèdé , Founder & Chef ÌTÀN Test and Host of The Star Network Podcast: Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph) *Disclaimer: This episode is our first virtual (not in person) interview. Audio sound may be different/ have pause gaps due to internet connectivity* In this episode, we discuss: 📌 The journey to building ìTÀN 📌 The importance of storytelling through food an...

Building Expertise In Your Career with Rolake Rosiji, Africa Regional Director for Seedstars and Host of The Star Network Podcast: Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph) In this episode, we discuss Rolake’s new journey with Seedstars and helpful tips for career transitioning. Seedstars is an Entrepreneurial ecosystem merging incubator and accelerator programs with trainings and impact investing Key areas we cove...

The Andrea Iyamah journey with Andrea Iyamah, Founder and CEO (@andreaiyamah) and Host of The Star Network Podcast, Zephia Ovia-Ikem  (Zeph) In this episode, we discuss how to operationalise your business especially within the creative space. How a Fashion house such as the Andrea Iyamah brand has remained consistent and continues to scale globally. For over a decade, the brand has gained repeated...

Passion to Entrepreneurship  with Onyekachi Iroha, CEO & Founder Beauty Atelier  (@beautyatelierintl) and Host of The Star Network Podcast: Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph) Beauty Atelier is a Permanent makeup beauty salon specialising in a range of services from microblading, lashes, ombre brows, piercings etc. The brand has welcomed over 5,000 clients from all over the world with a mission to be an o...

Building Herconomy and Expanding your Network  with Ifedayo Durosinmi-Etti, CEO & Founder Herconomy (@Herconomy) and Host of The Star Network Podcast: Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph) Herconomy is a financial technology platform that helps women securely grow their wealth by offering high-yield savings accounts, community, financial education and discounts on women – centric products and services with...

Public Relations in Africa : Transcending borders  with Ijeoma Balogun CEO & Founder Redrick Public Relations and Host of The Star Network Podcast: Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph) If you’re in tech, entertainment, fashion, consultancy etc and you’re curious about expanding your brand positioning, this one is for you  Key areas we cover:  📌Public Relations- brand positioning , growing demand & wor...

Conservationism: Going Green with Nela Duke Ekpenyong, CEO Obudu Conservation Centre & Founder LEGA.C Capital and Host of The Star Network Podcast: Zephia Ovia-Ikem (Zeph)  In this episode, we discuss the role of  Conservationism on job creation and empowerment for local communities. We also touched on the role of Family Offices and the importance of Legacy for preserving family wealth  LEGA.C...