BACEO Podcast

BACEO Podcast

The road to becoming a CEO is anything but straight. It’s a grind filled with lonely nights, hard decisions, and moments you can’t post on Instagram. On Becoming a CEO, we pull back the curtain on the real journey—raw wins, brutal losses, and the grit it takes to build something that matters.

  1. 30 May

    Rodrigues; The Pain of Feeling Inadequate and Rejected

    Finding Purpose Through Football | Rodrigues Niyongere In this inspiring episode, Rodrigues Niyongere — 2026 WA Young Australian of the Year Finalist and 2025 Young Community Citizen of the Year — shares his remarkable journey of living with cerebral palsy and discovering purpose through football. Growing up, Rodrigues often struggled to fit in. While football came naturally to many of his peers, he faced challenges that made the game far more difficult. But rather than allowing those obstacles to define him, he chose resilience, determination, and growth. What began as a passion for football became the foundation for building confidence, developing a strong mindset, and finding a greater purpose in life. Today, Rodrigues is using his experiences to inspire others and empower children with disabilities through coaching, mentorship, and advocacy. In this powerful conversation, we discuss:⚽ Living with cerebral palsy⚽ Finding purpose through football⚽ Overcoming limitations, rejection, and self-doubt⚽ Building resilience and discipline⚽ Coaching and mentoring children with disabilities⚽ The power of mindset and self-belief This episode is a powerful reminder that your circumstances do not determine your future. With the right mindset, purpose, and perseverance, you can overcome challenges and create meaningful impact. 🎧 Tune in, be inspired, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today. #BaceoPodcast #RodriguesNiyongere #PurposeThroughFootball #CerebralPalsyAwareness #MindsetMatters #Resilience #DisabilityInclusion #InspiringStories

    1hr 4min
  2. 6 May

    I wanted To Become A Doctor But Failed Badly. #failure #success

    Are migrants truly exploiting the system—or are they simply navigating structures that were never built to be fair in the first place? In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Newton Ndege, legal scholar and Director of GNG Global Investment, to unpack some of the most uncomfortable yet necessary conversations around systems, migration, wealth, and opportunity. From how so-called “perfect systems” still get manipulated, to the hidden advantages migrants develop when adapting to new environments, this conversation challenges conventional thinking and digs beneath the surface of how the world really works. We also explore the role of failure in entrepreneurship, why degrees alone may not be enough in a global economy, and what the future holds for African talent in an increasingly competitive and AI-driven world. If you’ve ever questioned how systems are built, who they truly benefit, and how to position yourself within them, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. In This Episode, We Discuss:• How “perfect systems” can still be manipulated• Migration, opportunity, and systemic loopholes• Do migrants give more than they take?• Why failure is essential for entrepreneurial success• The hardest rule of building wealth• Why your degree isn’t enough to work abroad• The future of African talent and global mobility• AI vs humans: is ChatGPT replacing human value?• The paradox of choice in modern relationshipIf this conversation resonates with you, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a rating, and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear your perspective. Stay tuned for more real stories and honest conversations.

    1hr 43min

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The road to becoming a CEO is anything but straight. It’s a grind filled with lonely nights, hard decisions, and moments you can’t post on Instagram. On Becoming a CEO, we pull back the curtain on the real journey—raw wins, brutal losses, and the grit it takes to build something that matters.