Navigating the Waters Stephanie McKinney

Hi, I'm Stephanie Mckinney.  

In this episode, we take a look back at some of our previous guests as we discuss: 

 - Understanding your purpose and your passion 

- The power of relationships and how to build ones that last 

 - The importance of aligning your values with those of your investors and your teams   



Through this series, I will have aspiring guests and answer their questions so we learn together using real-life examples.

Hi, I'm Stephanie Mckinney.  In this episode, I am joined by special guest Akinnuga Ayobami partner at Squid Capital as we discuss



- The importance of finding the talent with a passion for your purpose

- The power of the relationships

- The landscape for African Start Ups





Akinnuga Ayobami is a young african playing a pivotal role in the building of Africa's growing Micro VC - Squid Capital.



Squid Capital is a venture capital firm based in Lagos Nigeria. Investing in early-stage startups from Pre-Seed to pre-Series A.

His strong interest in businesses creating solutions to Africa's problem lead to this decision.



Ayo has experience in business and finance management, marketing,communication and investors relationship.

Akinnuga Ayobami was involved in the Squid's first raise of $100,000 supporting 3 start-ups providing finance, marketing and social service solutions.

He believes Africa's start-up ecosystem is the key to not just Africa's problem but a source of global solutions.



You can find out more about  Squid Capital at https://www.squidcapital.co/ or connect with Ayo https://twitter.com/blvckbillionair 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/akinnuga-ayobami/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesquidcapital/





Through this series, I will have aspiring guests and answer their questions so we learn together using real life examples. 



If you enjoyed the show please like share and comment, and if you are a founder or investor or know someone who is who would like to join us and share their story please get in touch

Hi, I'm Stephanie Mckinney.  In this episode, we delve into the lessons we have learnt and the differences in investing pre and post-COVID.



I chat again with Kim-Adele Randall as we discuss:



- What's changed in investing pre and post covid

- The power of relationships both online and in person

- Building a resilient mindset





Through this series, I will have aspiring guests and answer their questions so we learn together using real life examples.

Hi, I'm Stephanie Mckinney.  In this episode, I am joined by Gina Martin 



Gina is a Self-Leadership expert, Life and Leadership Coach, Mental Fitness Advocate, Entrepreneur, Mother, and Breast Cancer survivor.



Gina's Self-Leadership journey started when she became a single mother and immigrated to the US before turning 18.



As an entrepreneur, she built two direct sales businesses where she drove record personal and team sales and received national recognition and multiple awards.



Her passion for sales, love for people, and personal development led her to start her Retail Leadership journey. She trained, promoted, and impacted hundreds of individuals over a twenty-year career.



She has led cross-functional teams of up to 600 people for prestigious brands such as Victoria's Secret, GUESS, Inc., and Gap. She is the founder of Gina Martin Coaching.



Her mission as a Life and Leadership Coach is to help her clients discover and develop their self-leadership skills, unlock what's keeping them from achieving the success they deserve, and inspire them to take massive action toward creating the lifestyle they've always dreamed of.



You can find out more about Gina at https://www.ginamartin.coach



Through this series, I will have aspiring guests and answer their questions so we learn together using real life examples. 

Hi, I'm Stephanie Mckinney.  In this episode, we delve into the questions to ask yourself to get ready to seek investment.



I chat again with Kim-Adele Randall as we discuss:



- The questions to ask yourself before you go out and seek investment

- The power of relationships and how to cultivate them

- Building your confidence, so you make an impact





Through this series, I will have aspiring guests and answer their questions so we learn together using real life examples. 

Hi, I'm Stephanie Mckinney.  In this episode, we catch-up with Randy Tate CEO and co-founder of iFlip and Kim-adele Randall CEO of Authentic Achievements to get an update on how things are going since they were last on the show sharing their pitch decks.



We discuss:



- Understanding your vision, purpose and values

- Lessons learnt from gaining your lead investor

- Building your belief and getting your message heard



You can find out more about Randy and iFlip at https://iflipinvest.com/ and you can find out more about Kim-adele at https://authenticachievements.com





Through this series, I will have aspiring guests and answer their questions so we learn together using real life examples. 



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