Unscripted with Raygan

Reagan Marfo

AFRICA'S LEADING ENTREPRENEUR & CREATOR PODCAST We dive deep with Africa's entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators to uncover the journeys behind their success, the challenges, wins, and practical lessons you won't hear anywhere else to help YOU SUCCEED! Across business, technology, design, finance, engineering, the arts, fashion, and more, Raygan explores the minds of extraordinary individuals, creators, change-makers, and leaders alike—with one aim: to inspire and empower our audience by sharing real experiences, challenges, and lessons learned.

  1. 22h ago

    No One Is An Overnight Success | An Exclusive Interview With Eric Gugua

    What does it really take to build something meaningful? Eric Gugua is no longer simply trying to find his place in the world. After years of exploring photography, filmmaking, content creation, technology, business, and different creative pursuits, he has reached a point where his work is increasingly about one thing: contribution. Today, Eric uses his platform, experiences, and growing influence to help people think differently about life, purpose, growth, and the difficult seasons that come with the journey. From creating content that reaches millions to organizing conversations and events, mentoring younger people, and investing his time in communities, his work is rooted in the belief that one person can help construct a better reality for others. In this conversation, he opens up about learning how to struggle well, finding purpose, using what you already have, embracing different seasons of life, and understanding that even the experiences that feel like setbacks can eventually become part of your contribution. This is an episode about resilience, purpose, growth, and becoming the kind of person whose life can make someone else's journey a little easier CONNECT WITH ERIC GUGUA: Beyond Conversation Tickets: https://egotickets.com/events/beyond-conversation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric_gugua/X: https://x.com/eric_gugua Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eric_gugua

  2. 2d ago

    She Quit Her Job to Build a School, Then Almost Ran Out of Money | The Story of Penelope Brooke

    What if some of the skills Ghana needs most are the very ones young people are least interested in pursuing? In this conversation, Penelope, founder of the African Center for Technical Training (ACTT), talks about the perception problem surrounding technical and vocational careers in Ghana. Construction, agriculture, health, technology, and manufacturing have the potential to employ millions of young people. Yet many young people still gravitate toward careers they see as more “sexy”, while technical careers are often overlooked. Penelope shares why changing that perception matters, what she discovered while visiting technical training institutions, and why training someone to become a skilled artisan involves far more than simply learning how to use tools. She also opens up about her own journey, from struggling to find a job after university, to leaving her job with “no second plan,” using her savings to start ACT, struggling to survive before funding came through, and eventually building a team and institution around her vision. This conversation is about skills, jobs, entrepreneurship, perception, and what it really takes to build solutions to Ghana’s problems. Watch the full conversation and let us know: Are young people choosing careers based on what Ghana needs or what society considers successful? THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY SENDWAVE Sendwave is an authorized and regulated money transfer service available across the US, UK, Canada, and Europe. It makes sending money home fast, simple, and secure. When you use my promo code "RAYGAN" on your first qualifying transfer, the recipient gets an extra $10 or £10, and the sender also earns 0.25% cashback on every Sendwave transaction. To use Sendwave, start here: https://try.sendwave.com/kjap/te2gihf3 Support the Show: https://buymeacoffee.com/rayganofficial CONNECT WITH PENELOPE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penebrooke  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@penebrooke  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelope-brooke-thompson-38b647bb/  CONNECT WITH RAYGAN: https://linktr.ee/rayganofficial CONNECT WITH UNSCRIPTED: https://linktr.ee/unscriptedwithraygan JOIN THE UNSCRIPTED COMMUNITY https://tr.ee/HZsqNl

  3. Sep 2

    Ghana Has a Narrow View of Gospel Music | Kyei Mensah

    In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, Kyei Mensah takes us behind the scenes of his journey as a musician and into the business of music. We talk about how his journey started, growing up around music, his experiences with awards and recognition, and the lessons he has learned along the way. Kyei also shares his perspective on Ghana’s gospel music industry, why artists need to build communities instead of only chasing big numbers, the importance of consistency, and why musicians need to understand the business behind their art. We break down how money moves through music - streaming and distribution, publishing, royalties, production, promotion, and concerts - and discuss the costs that can come with releasing and promoting a song. It’s a conversation about music, business, creativity, community, recognition, and building a career that lasts. CONNECT WITH KYEI  Instagram instagram.com/kyeimensah_  X x.com/kyeimensah_  Tiktok tiktok.com/@kyeimensah?_

  4. Aug 26

    The Biggest Money Mistakes Ghanaians Are Making Right Now

    You don't need to be rich to start investing. But you do need to understand what you're putting your money into. In this conversation, Seyram Aku Ofori-Atta Ndinya and Mimi Anane-Appiah from Investment Friends break down investing in simple terms and answer some of the questions many Ghanaians have about building wealth. We discuss: Why chasing high returns without understanding risk can be dangerous The difference between investing and trading How your risk tolerance should influence your investment decisions Whether you really need a lot of money to start investing How mutual funds work What ETFs are and how they can help you diversify The investment options available to Ghanaians How to think about investing based on your goals and timeline Why you should verify an investment company before giving them your money One of the biggest takeaways? Higher potential returns usually come with higher risk. So before asking, “How much can I make?”, you also need to ask, “How much can I afford to lose?” Watch the full conversation and rethink how you approach your money.  CONNECT WITH INVESTMENT FRIENDS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/investment_friend  Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@investment_friend  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/investment-friend/  This episode is sponsored by Sendwave. Sendwave is an authorized and regulated money transfer service available across the US, UK, Canada, and Europe. It makes sending money home fast, simple, and secure. When you use my promo code "RAYGAN" on your first qualifying transfer, the recipient gets an extra $10 or £10, and the sender also earns 0.25% cashback on every Sendwave transaction. To use Sendwave, start here https://try.sendwave.com/kjap/te2gihf3

  5. Aug 19

    She Wanted To Be A Fashion Designer, Then She Became One of Ghana’s Youngest Doctors | Dr. Vanessa

    Dr. Vanessa Atikpui never planned to become a medical doctor. Growing up, her dream was to become a fashion designer. But as the only daughter of a father who was already a medical professional, she found herself being nurtured into medicine. She eventually studied medicine in China, navigated the challenges of being a foreign student, faced failures and retakes, and graduated as the youngest doctor at the time. In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, Dr. Vanessa opens up about the pressure of becoming a young female doctor, what it was like being the daughter of a prominent medical professional, and why she chose to redefine what being a doctor could look like for her. We also get into the things she has learned from practising medicine, some important conversations about sleep, everyday addictions, heart health and women's health, why 8 hours of sleep is ideal but isn't always feasible And for Ghanaian women, Dr. Vanessa has a simple reminder: your body is uniquely yours. Don't compare it to anyone else's, and make sure the health information you follow is verified. This is a conversation about becoming, adapting, taking care of yourself, and finding meaning in the circumstances life gives you. CONNECT WITH DR VANESSA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/its_yeeyee  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-aseye-atikpui-mbchb-mph-5ba970150/  This episode is sponsored by Sendwave. Sendwave is an authorized and regulated money transfer service available across the US, UK, Canada, and Europe. It makes sending money home fast, simple, and secure. When you use my promo code "RAYGAN" on your first qualifying transfer, the recipient gets an extra $10 or £10, and the sender also earns 0.25% cashback on every Sendwave transaction. To use Sendwave, start here https://try.sendwave.com/kjap/te2gihf3

  6. Aug 12

    One Salary is Not Enough to Build Wealth: Why You Need 3–5 Sources of Income

    Your salary isn't the only thing that determines your financial future. In this conversation, we sit down with financial expert Desmond Bredu to talk about the money skills most of us were never taught and how to actually start building wealth with what you have. From earning and budgeting to saving, investing, debt, and multiple sources of income, we break down the practical decisions that can change how you manage money. We talk about: • Why relying on one source of income can leave you vulnerable • Why the average millionaire has multiple sources of income • The 4 key money questions: how much you make, spend, save, and how you can improve • Why saving and investing are not the same thing • How someone earning GH₵1,000 can think about saving and investing • How you can start investing with as little as GH₵50 • The different types of mutual funds available in Ghana • When debt can be used to build wealth and when it doesn't make sense • How inflation quietly erodes the value of your money • Why building wealth isn't only about making more money • Why money is a skill that needs to be deliberately learned • Why due diligence matters before you invest The goal isn't simply to make more money. It's to learn how to make money, keep money and ultimately build wealth. Watch the full conversation and let us know: what money skill do you wish you had learned earlier? CONNECT WITH RAYGAN: https://linktr.ee/rayganofficial CONNECT WITH UNSCRIPTED: https://linktr.ee/unscriptedwithraygan JOIN THE UNSCRIPTED COMMUNITYhttps://tr.ee/HZsqNl

  7. Aug 5

    How to Become a Better Communicator (1-Hour Masterclass) | Mr. Dei

    Most people think great communicators are born that way. However, Mr. Dei disagrees. In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, Ghana's renowned professional MC, communications trainer, and marketing strategist, Mr. Dei shares the lessons that took him from a shy, timid child to hosting over 600 events and teaching hundreds of professionals how to communicate with confidence. We explore: How confidence is built (not born) Why communication is the most valuable career skill today How introverts can become powerful speakers Building a premium personal brand The business behind becoming a professional MC Pricing your expertise and knowing your value Turning passion into a profitable career The mindset that separates average communicators from unforgettable ones Whether you're a founder, professional, student, creator, leader, or someone who wants to communicate better, this conversation is packed with practical lessons you can apply immediately. This episode is sponsored by Sendwave. Sendwave is an authorized and regulated money transfer service available across the US, UK, Canada, and Europe. It makes sending money home fast, simple, and secure. When you use my promo code "RAYGAN" on your first qualifying transfer, the recipient gets an extra $10 or £10, and the sender also earns 0.25% cashback on every Sendwave transaction. To use Sendwave, start here: ⁠⁠https://www.sendwave.com/en⁠⁠  CONNECT WITH MR. DEI Website: ⁠https://mrdei.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/themrdei?igsh=bHc4c21iOG50eXlw⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/TheMrDei⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddeiawuku/⁠

  8. Jul 22

    Scanty’s Journey to Being One of Ghana's Biggest Media Personalities

    The man you know as Scanty wasn't always one of Ghana's biggest media personalities. In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, Scanty opens up about the journey that shaped him, from losing his father at a young age, navigating university life, and discovering purpose, to joining Kwadwo Sheldon Studios and becoming one of the country's most recognizable media personalities. We also dive into: His university journey and why education always came first How he accidentally found his way into Kwadwo Sheldon Studios The discipline behind balancing a 9–5 with building his own brand Why he believes hard work beats luck His relationship with Kwadwo Sheldon Fame, criticism and learning to ignore the noise Building confidence, creating content and staying authentic The mindset that has made him one of Ghana's biggest media personalities This is a conversation about preparation, discipline, sacrifice, opportunities, and the decisions that changed everything. Watch until the end, you'll see a side of Scanty you've probably never seen before. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe for more honest conversations with some of Africa's most inspiring people. CONNECT WITH SCANTY Instagram: instagram.com/eiiscanty__ X: x.com/eiiscanty  YouTube: youtube.com/@EiiScanty  Tiktok: tiktok.com/@eiiscanty__  Support the Show: https://buymeacoffee.com/rayganofficialCONNECT WITH RAYGAN:https://linktr.ee/rayganofficialCONNECT WITH UNSCRIPTED:https://linktr.ee/unscriptedwithrayganJOIN THE UNSCRIPTED COMMUNITYhttps://tr.ee/HZsqNl

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AFRICA'S LEADING ENTREPRENEUR & CREATOR PODCAST We dive deep with Africa's entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators to uncover the journeys behind their success, the challenges, wins, and practical lessons you won't hear anywhere else to help YOU SUCCEED! Across business, technology, design, finance, engineering, the arts, fashion, and more, Raygan explores the minds of extraordinary individuals, creators, change-makers, and leaders alike—with one aim: to inspire and empower our audience by sharing real experiences, challenges, and lessons learned.

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  • Creator
    Reagan Marfo
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Reagan Marfo
  • Show Website
    Unscripted with Raygan

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