Youth Empowered Podcast

How do you grow a personal brand when nobody knows you yet? Every successful creator starts in the same place—zero followers, zero comments, zero brand deals and plenty of self-doubt. In this episode of the Youth Empowered Podcast, we sit down with Mercy the Influencer and Dark Skinned Ella, two creators who have built thriving online communities by staying authentic, embracing consistency and cre...

What happens when business leaders speak honestly about failure, pressure, difficult decisions and the lessons that come with leadership? On this episode of the Youth Empowered Podcast, we sit down with leaders from PalmPay and inDrive Nigeria for a candid conversation on entrepreneurship, accountability, team management and rebuilding after setbacks. From failed partnerships to leadership mistake...

What does success really look like behind the scenes? On this episode of the Youth Empowered Podcast, we sit down with Nimi Adegbite, Founder and CEO of CIRVEE, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, sacrifice, digital skills, and building something meaningful from the ground up. From selling a personal car to pay salaries to ending a relationship while building his company, Nimi share...

Plastic waste is no longer just an environmental problem — it’s becoming one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing opportunity spaces. In this episode of the Youth Empowered Podcast , recycling leaders Omoh Alakwe and Victor Okunola share how circular economy principles are turning discarded plastic into income, innovation, and community impact. From grassroots collection models to emerging recycling techn...

Starting a business is far from glamorous — especially in a challenging and unpredictable environment like ours. In this episode of the Youth Empowered Podcast, we sit down with Lara Rawa , Founder/CEO of Eventi Cocktails and creator of Lagos Cocktail Week, and Eka Obaigena , Founder/CEO of Toasties, as we unpack the realities behind launching, growing, and sustaining a business in Nigeria. Our gu...

Adulting is real — bills, goals, and the pressure to “figure it out.” This Youth Empowered conversation breaks money down into simple steps you can actually use. Host Moses Dickson sits with Oluwatoyin Aralepo (finance leader & mentor) and Jennifer “Financial Jennifer” Awirigwe (Founder, FinTribe) to explore how to earn, manage, and multiply your money with confidence. Our guests share practic...

Planning a career pivot takes clarity, courage, and a plan. In this episode of the Youth Empowered podcast, we host Similolu Adeyinka , Deputy General Manager, Corporate Services at FIRST E&P , and Misan Ilesanmi , Supply Chain Capability Development Manager at the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) . With host Moses Dickson , they explore how to recognise when change is due, line up the next rol...

Starting a business is no walk in the park, especially in an environment like ours. In this episode of the Youth Empowered podcast, we hosted Ferdy Adimefe, Founder/CEO of Magic Carpet Studios, and Abayomi Ogunjobi, Director/Co-founder of PennyTree, as we tackled the exciting yet daunting journey of entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Our guests shared their experiences on the ups and downs of running a...

How important are personal brands? Some people swear by them, others are indifferent. In this episode of the Youth Empowered podcast, we hosted Kennedy Ekezie and Olajumoke Akindolire as we delve into the intricacies of personal branding, exploring how to authentically represent oneself while standing out in a crowded business world.

Part 2 of Landing Your Dream Job is here! In this episode, our guests share more insights on how to tackle the challenges of the job market, with actionable advice on skill-building, networking, and creating a unique professional profile. Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with the Youth Empowered podcast!

Part 1 of our Youth Empowered podcast, Landing Your Dream Job, is out now! Join our esteemed guests, Juliana Esezobor (People and Culture Director, NBC), Similolu Adeyinka (HR Consultant and Deputy GM, FIRST Exploration and Petroleum), and Idris Adetola (Packaging Recovery Lead, NBC), as they delve into what it takes to build the competencies and skills that will make you stand out in today's job...