The Bold New Normal

Lucy Quist
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Welcome to The Bold New Normal, the podcast where bold ideas meet transformative action. I’m your host, Lucy Quist, and I’m here to challenge mindsets, ignite conversations, and inspire you to create the future you deserve. In each episode, we’ll explore the strategies, stories, and solutions shaping a new normal—one where equity, opportunity, and prosperity are not just dreams but realities. Whether you’re a leader, an innovator, or someone ready to take bold steps in your life, this is your space to learn, grow, and act.

  1. 4 days ago

    S2 Ep 6. From Raw Materials to Intellectual Property: Africa’s Next Frontier

    What if Africa's next economic transformation isn't hiding beneath the ground, but inside our laboratories, universities and 1.4 billion minds? In Episode 6 of The Bold New Normal Podcast, Lucy Quist sits down with Dr Yaw Bediako, immunologist, entrepreneur, Co-founder and CEO of Yemaachi Biotech, and Dean for Research and Innovation at Ashesi University, for a powerful conversation about science, entrepreneurship, intellectual property and the future of Africa. Yaw's journey takes us from helping Ghana understand COVID-19 through genomic sequencing to building an African biotech company tackling one of the biggest gaps in global medicine: the severe underrepresentation of African populations in genomic research. But this conversation goes much further than healthcare. Why does Africa continue to export raw materials while others capture the value? Why are less than 1% of sequenced genomes from people living on the African continent? Can Africa build globally competitive biotech companies? What would happen if we moved from consuming knowledge to producing and owning it? And perhaps most importantly: are we allowing the limitations of our environment to determine the size of our ambition? Yaw makes the case that Africa's future prosperity will depend not simply on what we possess, but on our ability to create knowledge, protect intellectual property, build globally competitive businesses and create the high-value jobs that allow African talent to flourish on the continent. In this episode, we explore: • How Ghanaian scientists contributed to sequencing COVID-19• Why African genomic data matters to global medicine• The story behind Yemaachi Biotech• Why Africa must stop exporting its "raw" intellectual assets• The relationship between research, intellectual property and economic prosperity• Why African scientists need industry, not only academic funding• What it really takes to build biotech businesses from Africa• Why Africa's young talent needs high-value jobs, not simply more training• How education and enterprise must work together• Why African ambition needs to become bigger• The role of excellence, exposure, mentorship and perseverance• Why Africa must move from knowledge consumption to knowledge production This is a conversation about biotech. But it is also a conversation about something much bigger: what becomes possible when Africans stop asking what can be achieved within today's limitations and start building what could exist tomorrow. Subscribe to The Bold New Normal Podcast for more conversations with the thinkers, builders and leaders shaping a prosperous new Africa. #TheBoldNewNormal #AfricanInnovation #BiotechAfrica #AfricanEntrepreneurship #AfricaRising #AfricanScience #Genomics #Innovation #IntellectualProperty #FutureOfAfrica

  2. 8 Aug

    S2 Ep 5. The Biggest Mistake We're Making About African Entrepreneurship

    What if the biggest obstacle to African innovation isn't talent…...but the way we've been taught to think about entrepreneurship?In this fascinating episode of The Bold New Normal Podcast, Jewel Thompson joins Lucy Quist to challenge many of the assumptions shaping entrepreneurship across the continent.Together they explore why Africa cannot simply copy Silicon Valley, why culture is an often-overlooked driver of innovation, and why entrepreneurship must be rooted in context if African businesses are to thrive globally.They discuss:• Why entrepreneurship should be driven by purpose, not just unemployment• Why culture influences how businesses are built• The differences between community-focused businesses and scalable enterprises• Why African investors need a different lens• The role of education in producing future entrepreneurs• Why women entrepreneurs still face structural barriers• Why policy alone cannot transform economies• How African innovation can compete globally without losing its identityOne quote captures the entire conversation:"African innovation isn't behind. It's been mismeasured."If you're passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, investment, leadership or Africa's future, this conversation will challenge how you think.

  3. 10 May

    S2 Ep 4. The Billion-Dollar Opportunity Africa Is Missing with Moses Baiden, CEO of Margins ID group

    What does it take to build a globally competitive African technology company?In this powerful episode of The Bold New Normal Podcast, Moses Baiden joins Lucy Quist for a masterclass on enterprise, innovation, identity systems, education, sovereignty, and the future of Africa.From studying both arts and sciences in school, to becoming a lawyer, to building one of Africa’s leading identity technology companies, Moses shares the mindset, systems thinking, and long-term vision required to solve real problems at scale.This episode explores:Why identity infrastructure matters for Africa’s futureHow technology can reduce corruption and improve governanceWhy Africa must stop importing systems that don’t solve African problemsThe mindset required to build globally competitive businessesThe importance of process, governance, and partnershipsWhy mentorship and asking the right questions matterEducation, nationalism, and building institutions that outlive usThis is a conversation about prosperity, sovereignty, leadership, and purpose.Also, Moses Baiden will be speaking at The Bold New Normal UK Conference on the 13th of June, 2026. 🎟️ Early bird tickets are now available at tbnncuk.theboldnewnormal.com

  4. 25 Apr

    S2 Ep 3: From Strategy to Scale: What Actually Works

    What does it really take to build, scale, and sustain a business in our context?In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Cecil Senna Nutakor goes beyond the origin story and into the real work behind building one of Africa’s leading EdTech platforms.From a pivotal strategy reset in 2019 to navigating the unexpected surge during COVID, Cecil shares what it means to prepare for opportunity before it arrives, and why execution matters more than hype.But this episode goes even deeper. It challenges how we think about:💡Startups and the pressure to scale too quickly💡Why copying Silicon Valley models doesn’t work in our context💡The reality of building with limited investment💡What true product-market fit looks like💡And how education must evolve to solve real-world problemsOne of the most powerful shifts in this conversation is this: Education should not just produce graduates. It should produce problem-solvers.Cecil introduces a new way to think about learning, built on three pillars: Desire. Imagination. Feedback.If you’re building a business, leading a team, or thinking about the future of education, this episode will challenge you to rethink what success really looks like.Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, innovation, and building the future.

  5. 18 Apr

    S2 Ep 2. Building Beyond the Labels with Cecil Senna Nutakor, Founder of eCampus LLC

    From being labelled as stubborn and academically unsuccessful, to creating one of Ghana’s early edtech solutions, Cecil’s story is a powerful reminder that potential cannot always be measured by conventional systems. This conversation explores:→ education beyond exams,→ misalignment between students and systems,→ innovation born from personal pain,→ the power of community and persistence and,→ what it takes to keep building when the environment is not yet ready. This is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation. Share, and subscribe for Part 2 next week. You can also watch full episode on YouTube#TheBoldNewNormal #LucyQuist #CecilSennaNutakor #eCampus #EdTech #Education #Innovation #AfricaRising #Leadership #entrepreneurship

  6. 4 Apr

    S2 Ep 1: Stop Chasing Titles, Build Real Impact

    What does it really take to become a CEO, and stay grounded through success, loss, and reinvention? In this powerful episode of The Bold New Normal Podcast, Lucy Quist sits down with Uche Ofodile, CEO of MTN Benin and Chairperson of MTN Mobile Money, for an honest conversation about leadership, ambition, grief, resilience, and building a career with real impact. Uche shares the deeply personal story behind her rise, from writing down a vision for her future, to navigating profound personal loss, to becoming one of Africa’s most respected business leaders. This is not just a conversation about titles or success. It is about becoming, leading with substance, and understanding that real leadership is built in both visible wins and private battles. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why chasing titles alone is a mistake How writing your vision down can shape your future What grief taught Uche about strength, support, and perspective Why impact matters more than position What aspiring women leaders need to know about becoming CEO Why curiosity, adaptability, and a deep toolkit matter in leadership If you are building your career, leading teams, navigating change, or asking bigger questions about purpose and impact, this episode is for you. Watch, listen, and join the conversation. Leave a comment with your biggest takeaway, subscribe for more bold conversations, and share this episode with someone building toward their next level. For more conversations on leadership, business, Africa, and transformation, explore more from The Bold New Normal. #BoldNewNormal #UcheOfodile #LucyQuist #Leadership #CEO #CareerGrowth #WomenInLeadership #AfricanBusiness #PurposeAndImpact #Podcast

  7. 27/09/2025

    S1 Ep 12. Creating the Bold New Normal Together

    Season 1 of The Bold New Normal Podcast closes with a powerful truth: we cannot create prosperity alone.In this episode, Lucy Quist reflects on trust, empathy, and the call to be our brother’s and sister’s keeper. If we truly want to create the bold new normal for Africa and beyond, we must journey together — even when perspectives differ.💡 Key Takeaways:- Why prosperity is a collective mission, not a solo one- How to build trust and integrity with others- The role of empathy in partnerships- Why celebrating others’ success fuels shared growth👉 Subscribe, comment, and share your reflections.

  8. 13/09/2025

    S1 Ep 11.The Power of Self-Acceptance

    What do you see when you look in the mirror?In this deeply personal episode of The Bold New Normal Podcast, Lucy Quist unpacks the life-changing practice of self-acceptance. From identity to ambition, and from embracing your strengths to learning from mistakes, Lucy shares five practical steps to accept yourself and keep becoming all that you can be.💡 Key Takeaways:Why identity is the foundation of self-acceptanceHow to know yourself — strengths, values, and cultureThe role of ambition in shaping your bold futureWhy “you are enough” right nowHow to turn mistakes into lessons and growth🎧 Listen for a fresh perspective on how self-acceptance fuels leadership, resilience, and purpose.👉 Subscribe, comment, and share your reflections.Watch on YouTube, or listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

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Welcome to The Bold New Normal, the podcast where bold ideas meet transformative action. I’m your host, Lucy Quist, and I’m here to challenge mindsets, ignite conversations, and inspire you to create the future you deserve. In each episode, we’ll explore the strategies, stories, and solutions shaping a new normal—one where equity, opportunity, and prosperity are not just dreams but realities. Whether you’re a leader, an innovator, or someone ready to take bold steps in your life, this is your space to learn, grow, and act.

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  • Creator
    Lucy Quist
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lucy Quist
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    The Bold New Normal