The BLAC Moment

The Blac Shrec - Cornelius Kayode
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Every leader has a BLAC Moment. Behind every extraordinary life is a moment that changed everything. Not the award. Not the promotion. Not the applause. The moment that transformed an ordinary person into an extraordinary one. The BLAC Moment is where those stories are told. Hosted by Cornelius Kayode (The Blac Shrec), this is more than a podcast. It's a journey into the defining experiences that shape leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, athletes, and changemakers across Africa and around the world. Each conversation goes beyond résumés and accomplishments to uncover the failures that built resilience, the losses that revealed purpose, the risks that demanded courage, and the decisions that forever changed the course of a life. Because success doesn't begin when the world notices you. It begins the moment you choose to become more than your circumstances. Rooted in the philosophy of Learn. Unlearn. Relearn. Evolve., The BLAC Moment challenges conventional thinking, celebrates African excellence, and inspires people everywhere to lead lives of purpose, service, and impact. Whether you're building a business, leading a team, pursuing your calling, or searching for the courage to begin again, these conversations will remind you that greatness is not inherited—it is built, one decision at a time. Every episode explores the human side of leadership through honest conversations about: Purpose and identity Leadership and personal growth Innovation and entrepreneurship Education and lifelong learning Failure, resilience, and reinvention Culture, legacy, and African excellence Service, humanity, and meaningful impact At the end of every conversation, you'll discover something remarkable: The people we admire aren't extraordinary because life was easy for them. They're extraordinary because, when life demanded more, they chose to become more. What's your BLAC Moment? Hosted by Cornelius Kayode Learn. Unlearn. Relearn. Evolve.

  1. 9h ago

    Your Purpose Lies Beyond Your Comfort Zone | Alfred Saforo

    What does it take to leave comfort behind and build a life that matters? Sometimes, the familiar life we hold on to is the very thing keeping us from growing. Cornelius Kayode (The Blac Shrec) sits down with Mr. Alfred Saforo on The Blac Moment Podcast for a thoughtful conversation about progress, purpose and the courage to grow even when the next step feels uncertain. Together, they explore what it means to choose progress over perfection, build businesses with conviction, and recognise the potential in local talent. The conversation also turns to artificial intelligence and education: as the world changes, how do we prepare ourselves, and our children to think independently, adapt and create? Alfred reflects on finding purpose beyond comfort, navigating setbacks and developing the resilience to keep moving forward. Cornelius and Alfred also examine how correction and kindness can work together in raising children, and how our everyday choices shape the legacy we leave behind. Whether you’re building a business, raising a family or questioning your next chapter, this episode invites you to reflect on what drives you, what holds you back and what you want your life to stand for. What is one step outside your comfort zone that you’re ready to take? Share your thoughts in the comments or send us a message. Follow The Blac Moment Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and subscribe on YouTube for more honest conversations about purpose, growth, parenting and the experiences that shape us. If this episode speaks to you, leave a rating or review and share it with someone who’s ready for their next chapter.

    Your Purpose Lies Beyond Your Comfort Zone | Alfred Saforo

  2. Sep 22

    The People Who Shape Us | Jemimah Opata

    Our upbringing shapes us, but how much of it do we want to carry forward? Who we become is shaped by more than what we learn in school. It’s shaped by the people who raise us, the expectations we inherit, and the relationships that change us. In this episode of The Blac Moment Podcast, Cornelius Kayode (The Blac Shrec) sits down with Jemimah Opata for a thoughtful conversation about education beyond the classroom, growing up with community, and the balance between parental guidance, pressure, and connection. They also explore friendship, the work of healing, and what it means to leave a legacy through generosity and joy. A conversation about understanding where we come from, and being intentional about what we pass on. Follow The Blac Moment Podcast for more conversations about life, identity, and human connection.

    The People Who Shape Us | Jemimah Opata

  3. Sep 8

    Born For A Time Like This | Kwame Nyatuame

    What if your purpose isn’t something you need to find, but something waiting to be built? We often imagine purpose as one big calling hidden somewhere in the future. But perhaps a better place to start is with the problems already in front of us. In this episode of The BLAC Moment, I sit down with Kwame Nyatuame for a conversation about purpose, problem-solving, leadership, opportunity and what it means to believe that we were born for this time. The world has no shortage of problems. But every problem also creates a need for someone willing to think differently, take responsibility and build a solution. We explore the shift from asking “What can I get from the world?” to asking “What can I contribute?” And why making a difference doesn’t necessarily begin with money, influence, a perfect plan or permission. It begins with paying attention. In This Conversation We explore: Why purpose may be easier to understand through problemsHow problems can become opportunities to buildWhy your preparation matters before opportunity arrivesThe difference between complaining about problems and solving themWhy leadership begins with responsibilityBuilding something that genuinely serves peopleWhy this generation needs more builders, not just criticsThe relationship between purpose, significance and serviceHow ordinary people can create extraordinary impactWhat it really means to be born for this timeAt the heart of this conversation is a simple challenge: Look around you. What frustrates you? What is broken? What could be better? Who needs help? What problem keeps being ignored? Perhaps instead of asking, “What is my purpose?” Ask: “What problem am I willing to solve?” Because you don’t have to change the entire world to make a difference. You can change the part of it within your reach. BLAC Reflection What problem have you been complaining about that you could start contributing to? What are you learning today that may be preparing you for an opportunity tomorrow? And most importantly: What will be different because you were here? 🎙️ The BLAC Moment Learn. Unlearn. Relearn. Evolve. If this episode challenged you, follow The BLAC Moment, share it with someone who needs this conversation, and join us for the next episode. Stay Kind. Stay Epic.

    Born For A Time Like This | Kwame Nyatuame

  4. Aug 25

    The Childhood We Carry Into Adulthood | Rashida M. Pangabu

    What if some of the things you call your personality are actually patterns you learned in childhood? In this episode of The BLAC Moment, I sit down with Rashida M. Pangabu for an honest conversation about the childhood experiences we carry into adulthood, often without realizing it. We talk about shame, trust, emotional abuse, false accusations, parenting, asking for help, forgiveness, sibling differences, generational patterns, and healing. Why do some adults find it so difficult to apologize? Why can children raised by the same parents grow into completely different adults? Why do some of us struggle to ask for help even when we desperately need it? What happens when parents mistake control for protection? And how do childhood experiences shape the way we trust, communicate, love, parent, and respond to conflict as adults? This isn't a conversation about blaming our parents or remaining trapped in the past. It's about understanding the past well enough to stop unconsciously repeating it. In This Conversation How childhood experiences follow us into adulthoodThe hidden impact of shameWhy asking for help can feel so difficultWhat false accusations can do to trustEmotional abuse and the wounds people cannot seeWhy some adults struggle to say, “I was wrong”Why siblings can experience the same family completely differentlyThe difference between parental guidance and parental controlWhat happens when children don't feel trusted by their parentsHow childhood experiences affect adult relationshipsBreaking generational patterns instead of passing them onUnderstanding intentions versus understanding impactLearning to trust again after being hurtHealing without pretending the past never happenedBecoming the parent, partner, sibling, or person you consciously choose to beThe Bigger Question At some point, we have to ask ourselves: What did my childhood teach me that I no longer need to carry? Growing older happens automatically. Healing doesn't. Sometimes becoming requires looking honestly at where we came from, understanding what shaped us, keeping what served us, and having the courage to unlearn what didn't. Because the patterns we refuse to confront don't simply disappear. We risk passing them on. BLAC Reflection Every leader has a BLAC Moment. Ask yourself: What did I learn about love, trust, shame, conflict, and vulnerability as a child? Which of those lessons still shape my relationships today? What ends with me? This conversation isn't about having a perfect childhood. It's about deciding what kind of adult you want to become despite it. 🎙️ Watch The BLAC Moment on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms. Learn. Unlearn. Relearn. Evolve. Stay Kind. Stay Epic.

    The Childhood We Carry Into Adulthood | Rashida M. Pangabu

  5. Aug 11

    The Harsh Reality of Period Poverty in Ghana

    What happens when something as natural as a menstrual cycle becomes a barrier to education, confidence, and opportunity? In this episode of The BLAC Moment, Cornelius Kayode sits down with Amdiya Abdul Latiff, founder and CEO of Eco Me Africa, to explore one of the most overlooked challenges facing millions of girls and women: period poverty. This isn't just a conversation about menstrual health. It's about dignity, education, equity, and the systems that continue to fail young girls. Amdiya shares her journey into social entrepreneurship, the moment that compelled her to act, and how Eco Period Pad is creating sustainable solutions that empower girls while protecting the environment. Together, they unpack the myths surrounding menstruation, the cultural stigma that still exists, and why access to menstrual products should never determine whether a girl attends school or pursues her dreams. Throughout the conversation, you'll discover why period poverty is not simply a health issue, but a social, economic, and human rights issue that affects entire communities. In this episode, you'll learn: What period poverty really means and why it affects millions of girls.The hidden ways menstruation impacts education, confidence, and opportunity.Why stigma around periods continues to exist across many societies.The environmental cost of conventional menstrual products.How sustainable menstrual solutions can improve both lives and the planet.The story behind Eco Period and the vision driving its work.What governments, schools, communities, and individuals can do to help end period poverty.Why dignity should never be considered a luxury.Whether you're a parent, educator, policymaker, entrepreneur, student, or simply someone who wants to better understand the challenges many girls face every month, this conversation offers insight, compassion, and practical hope. At The BLAC Moment, we believe every extraordinary life is shaped by ordinary moments that change the way we think. This episode is one of those moments. Learn. Unlearn. Relearn. Evolve. Connect with The BLAC Moment YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theblacmoment Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6vJXmg9PQgU5v5wQql7W Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/the-blac-moment/id1784812849 Website: https://theblacmoment.com Follow Amdiya Abdul Latiff & Ecoperiodpad Learn more about Eco Period's work and discover how you can support efforts to end period poverty and promote menstrual dignity in Ghana and beyond. If this conversation challenged your perspective or taught you something new, please follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Stay Kind. Stay Epic. This is The BLAC Moment, where extraordinary lives reveal ordinary moments.

    The Harsh Reality of Period Poverty in Ghana

  6. Jul 29

    The World Doesn't Need More Consumers. It Needs More Builders.

    What if the greatest environmental crisis isn't the waste we throw away, but the way we've learned to see the world? In this episode of The BLAC Moment, award-winning Ghanaian fashion artivist, eco-feminist, and curator Beatrice "Bee" Arthur invites us to rethink everything we believe about waste, beauty, identity, and the responsibility of building a better future. From growing up in Ukraine under the guidance of a grandmother who survived World War II, to becoming one of Africa's leading voices in sustainable fashion, Bee's journey is one of constant unlearning and courageous becoming. She shares how history shaped her worldview, how environmental destruction is deeply connected to the stories we tell ourselves, and why creativity is one of the most powerful forms of activism. Winner of the KORA All Africa Fashion Award and recipient of the Maven Heroes Award, Bee has exhibited her work across Africa and Europe, proving that discarded materials can become masterpieces and that ordinary people can become extraordinary builders of change. This isn't just a conversation about fashion or climate change. It's about the kind of people we must become if we hope to leave the world better than we found it. In This Conversation Why environmental pollution is ultimately a human problem before it's an environmental one.Growing up in Ukraine and the lessons passed down from a grandmother who survived World War II.The beliefs Bee had to unlearn to become the woman she is today.How art, fashion, and culture can become powerful tools for justice and transformation.Why sustainability begins with changing our mindset, not simply changing our products.The hope that continues to drive Bee's work despite the world's biggest challenges.About Beatrice "Bee" Arthur Beatrice "Bee" Arthur is a Ghanaian fashion artivist, eco-feminist, curator, and creative visionary whose work transforms waste into art, fashion, and cultural critique. A winner of the KORA All Africa Fashion Award and recipient of the Maven Heroes Award, she has showcased her work across Africa and Europe while leading global conversations on decoloniality, identity, sustainability, and environmental justice. Memorable Quote "The future won't be built by people who consume more. It will be built by people who learn to see differently." BLAC Reflection Every leader has a BLAC Moment. Take a moment to reflect: What belief about success, consumption, or identity do you need to unlearn?What are you throwing away that still has value?How are you building a world that future generations will thank you for?Stay Connected 🎙️ Follow The BLAC Moment on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If this conversation challenged the way you think about purpose, creativity, and the future of our planet, share it with someone who believes change begins with ordinary people choosing to build differently. Stay Kind. Stay Epic.

    The World Doesn't Need More Consumers. It Needs More Builders.

  7. 01/01/2025

    The Doubt That Changed Everything | The BLAC Moment

    What happens when your greatest doubts become the beginning of your greatest purpose? In this episode of The BLAC Moment, Belle shares the defining moments that transformed her life. From wrestling with uncertainty to discovering deeper faith through service, her story is a reminder that our hardest seasons often become the foundation for our greatest impact. Working with children and communities across Ghana challenged everything Belle thought she knew about purpose, resilience, and what it truly means to love people. This isn't just a story about finding faith. It's a story about becoming the person your struggles were preparing you to be. In This Conversation Why doubt isn't the end of faith but often the beginning.The unexpected experiences that reshaped Belle's purpose.What serving children in Ghana taught her about life and humanity.How discomfort became the doorway to growth.Why meaningful change begins long before anyone else sees it.About Belle Belle is a humanitarian, volunteer, and advocate for meaningful service. Through her work in Ghana, she has invested in children, families, and communities, discovering that transformation often happens in the lives of those who choose to serve. Memorable Quote "Sometimes the life you're praying for begins on the other side of your greatest doubt." BLAC Reflection Every leader has a BLAC Moment. Take a moment to reflect: What doubt has been holding you back?What difficult season has shaped who you are today?Where might God be inviting you to take one more step of faith?Stay Connected 🎙️ Follow The BLAC Moment on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If this conversation encouraged you, share it with someone navigating uncertainty. Your share could be the encouragement they need today. Stay Kind. Stay Epic.

    The Doubt That Changed Everything | The BLAC Moment

  8. 12/17/2024

    The Wound That Changed Everything | The BLAC Moment

    What if the experience that wounded you became the very thing that gave your life purpose? In this episode of The BLAC Moment, Isabelle Lewis shares a deeply personal story of pain, healing, and transformation. From growing up with depression to navigating the emotional impact of a father whose life was forever changed by a tragic accident, Isabelle reflects on the wounds that shaped her perspective and ultimately redefined her mission. Rather than allowing those experiences to break her, she chose to let them build her. Today, she invests in the lives of young people, proving that healing doesn't erase our wounds. It gives them purpose. This conversation is about more than overcoming hardship. It's about discovering how our deepest pain can become our greatest contribution. In This Conversation How childhood depression shaped Isabelle's understanding of herself.The impact of growing up with emotional wounds at home.Why healing is a journey, not a destination.How pain became the foundation of a life dedicated to serving others.What it means to transform wounds into wisdom and compassion.About Isabelle Lewis Isabelle Lewis is a humanitarian, mentor, and advocate for young people. Through her work with teenagers and communities, she is committed to helping others find hope, healing, and purpose, even in life's most difficult seasons. Memorable Quote "Your wound doesn't have to be the end of your story. It can become the beginning of someone else's healing." BLAC Reflection Every leader has a BLAC Moment. Take a moment to reflect: What wound has shaped the person you've become?Have you allowed yourself to heal, or are you still hiding the pain?How might your story become hope for someone else?Stay Connected 🎙️ Follow The BLAC Moment on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen. If this conversation encouraged you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that healing is possible and purpose can emerge from pain. Stay Kind. Stay Epic.

    The Wound That Changed Everything | The BLAC Moment
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Every leader has a BLAC Moment. Behind every extraordinary life is a moment that changed everything. Not the award. Not the promotion. Not the applause. The moment that transformed an ordinary person into an extraordinary one. The BLAC Moment is where those stories are told. Hosted by Cornelius Kayode (The Blac Shrec), this is more than a podcast. It's a journey into the defining experiences that shape leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, athletes, and changemakers across Africa and around the world. Each conversation goes beyond résumés and accomplishments to uncover the failures that built resilience, the losses that revealed purpose, the risks that demanded courage, and the decisions that forever changed the course of a life. Because success doesn't begin when the world notices you. It begins the moment you choose to become more than your circumstances. Rooted in the philosophy of Learn. Unlearn. Relearn. Evolve., The BLAC Moment challenges conventional thinking, celebrates African excellence, and inspires people everywhere to lead lives of purpose, service, and impact. Whether you're building a business, leading a team, pursuing your calling, or searching for the courage to begin again, these conversations will remind you that greatness is not inherited—it is built, one decision at a time. Every episode explores the human side of leadership through honest conversations about: Purpose and identity Leadership and personal growth Innovation and entrepreneurship Education and lifelong learning Failure, resilience, and reinvention Culture, legacy, and African excellence Service, humanity, and meaningful impact At the end of every conversation, you'll discover something remarkable: The people we admire aren't extraordinary because life was easy for them. They're extraordinary because, when life demanded more, they chose to become more. What's your BLAC Moment? Hosted by Cornelius Kayode Learn. Unlearn. Relearn. Evolve.

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  • Creator
    The Blac Shrec - Cornelius Kayode
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cornelius Kayode 2024
  • Show Website
    The BLAC Moment