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As we end season one of Family Business Diaries, Mary Asante-Asamoah takes us through the key themes shared by our guests. From the power of strategic transition to the importance of nurturing entrepreneurial spirit, we reflects on the diverse insights and experiences that have shaped our understanding of family businesses.

Throughout the season, guests have shared stories of overcoming challenges, navigating family dynamics, and building legacies that transcend generations and we hope you enjoyed and learnt from them.

There's more conversations coming in Season Two!

In this episode, Zenobia Bou-Chedid, founder of Zeno's Yogurt Bar, takes us on her journey of entrepreneurial success within her family's legacy. Starting with Zeno's Yogurt, founded by her family in 1993, Zenobia shares her experience of finding her niche in the family business and venturing into her own enterprise, Zeno's Yogurt Bar – Ghana's pioneering yogurt bar.

Wearing multiple hats within the family business as a marketing, branding, and product development professional, Zenobia discusses the challenges and triumphs of managing both ventures simultaneously.

She also highlights the invaluable support and encouragement she received from her parents, which played a pivotal role in shaping the both brand's enduring success.


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In this episode, Mary chats with Dr. Gifty Quarshie-Ngissah, the Medical Director of Midway Hospital, a cherished Ghanaian healthcare legacy founded by her father in 1980. Dr. Quarshie-Ngissah candidly shares her journey of balancing the demands of clinical work with her role as a family business leader. She delves into the struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way.

In the conversation, Dr. Quarshie-Ngissah highlights the pivotal role of educational fellowships in honing business leadership and management skills. Drawing from her own experiences, she offers valuable counsel to fellow female family business founders and managers, emphasizing the importance of surrounding oneself with the right support network to achieve success.

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In this episode, Mary sits down with Nana Yaw Ntrakwah Esq, Partner at Ntrakwah & Co., an esteemed law firm his father founded in 1984.

In the conversation, he shares the intricacies of working alongside his siblings, as he unveils the secrets to their seamless collaboration.

Leveraging his legal expertise, he offers invaluable advice to business founders, emphasizing the importance of building appropriate structures and engaging professionals in their succession planning.

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In this compelling episode with Mr. Anthony K. Ababio, CEO of Kofi Ababio & Sons Ltd., he opens up about his tough transition into the family business and his most difficult hurdle, navigating legal battles from his over 30 siblings.

His invaluable counsel for business founders includes the establishment of dedicated endowment funds to foster unity and support among family members.




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In today's episode, Mary sits down in a heart-to-heart conversation with her father and visionary founder of Barbex Group, Mr. Henry Tabi.

Discover the story of a family united by business as Mr. Tabi shares his journey of working with his two children, instilling confidence in their capabilities, and supporting them spiritually through the power of prayer.

In this episode, he imparts invaluable wisdom to the next generation, emphasizing the importance of proving their worth when stepping into family businesses. He also encourages founders to begin estate planning while building their business legacy, ensuring a smooth transition for generations to come.



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