Five Figure Podcast Shalom Bayem

This week I speak with Dolapo who has a passion for women and tech. By day she works as an innovation tech manager, but she is also the CEO of a fast growing clothing company Taideux which is aimed at providing bespoke and fashionable clothing for fuller bust women. We speak about her journey into tech, being a women in the field, starting her fashion brand and the lessons she has learnt along the way. We also discuss mental health and the importance of protecting your peace and confidence. Taideux has been featured in magazines such as Elle & Cosmopolitan.

She gives us honest insight into her struggles, and the importance of doing something you're passionate about.

In this episode I speak with Tayo (ITB) and we discuss his last couple of years focusing on mental health, love, careers, social pressures, and chasing your dreams. We navigate his complex journey from studying law, facing disappointments, losing friends, complicated relationships, pressure and expectations, and finally finding himself. 

This week I speak to Harold who specialises in computer science and app development. After a brief catch up we discuss how he got into IT, whether or not he thinks University was worth it, and how working on his skills helped him get to where he is. We also talk about the benefits of a mentor, the future of IoT (Internet of Things), and making money from apps. Harold loves Japan and speaks fluent Japanese, spending time in Japan whenever he can. He also dreams of working in silicon valley. We get into more of that in Part 2.

For episode 2 I interview CEO and Fashion Entrepreneur Ayo Rufai as he talks me through his journey and how he got to where he is today. From Education to his career switches he navigates how the choices he made played a part in who he is today and what he has learnt from them. We discuss learning and motivation, leading a movement, investing in yourself, and also get insight into the world of fashion and building his platform Jendaya

This week I sit down with Rebekah as we discuss her journey into civil service. We trace her steps all the way back from not doing well in her A Levels, to having to take a career break. We also discuss her mental health, salary, travelling, dealing with endometriosis,  and fitness. We discuss her personal successes and her failures, and also dealing with pressure of milestones.