60 episodes

Brainy Days is a value-packed weekly discussion from young creative entrepreneurs Michael Lawson and Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta. They share their journeys from struggling freelancers to running a remote creative agency and all the struggles and lessons picked up along the way.

Brainy Days Brainstorm Africa

    • Business
    • 4.4 • 26 Ratings

Brainy Days is a value-packed weekly discussion from young creative entrepreneurs Michael Lawson and Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta. They share their journeys from struggling freelancers to running a remote creative agency and all the struggles and lessons picked up along the way.

    059: The Entrepreneurial Drive with Elikem Wellington

    059: The Entrepreneurial Drive with Elikem Wellington

    On this episode, Mike and Nana interview serial Ghanaian entrepreneur Elikem Wellington. 
    Elikem has launched several ventures in the past 10 years ranging from event planning agencies, to shipping and logistic companies, to a phone accessory hub. 
    Elikem shares what makes all this possible and talks about certain mindset shifts you have to have to be successful in business regardless of how old you are.
    Check out Elikem here → https://twitter.com/LokiDidThat
    Join our community of African entrepreneurs here → https://www.brainstormafrica.com/inner-circle/

    • 52 min
    058: Apothecary Andy. How to Live Longer. Health Best Practices

    058: Apothecary Andy. How to Live Longer. Health Best Practices

    On this episode, Mike and Nana interview seasoned pharmacist and entrepreneur Apothecary Andy. They take a look at the business world and how to mix good health practices into it so you can live longer and do business longer.
     
    Check out Andy's profile here > https://www.instagram.com/apothecaryshots/
     
    Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/
    Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/
    www.brainstormafrica.com

    • 43 min
    057: Patty the Strategist. Using Strategy to Level Up Your Business

    057: Patty the Strategist. Using Strategy to Level Up Your Business

    In this episode, Mike and Nana speak with renowned marketing strategist Patty the Strategist to discuss the role of strategy in entrepreneurship.
     
    Patty is an experienced coach and consultant for businesses trying to penetrate the digital space. Here's a link to her socials
    https://www.instagram.com/pattythestrategist/
     
    Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/
    Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/
    www.brainstormafrica.com

    • 46 min
    056: What Does the E-levy Mean For Ghanaian Businesses Part 2

    056: What Does the E-levy Mean For Ghanaian Businesses Part 2

    This is a recording from a Twitter Space Conversation we had a while back on the topic of the newly implemented e-levy in Ghana.
    Mike and Nana were joined by social and business influencers who are also friends of the podcast. William Duncan, Desmond Bredu, Elikem Wellington, Dieudonne, and other young Ghanaian entrepreneurs who are doing amazing work all showed up to have this conversation with the boys.
    This is the second part of the two-part conversation.
     
    Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/
    Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/
    www.brainstormafrica.com

    • 40 min
    055: What Does the E-levy Mean For Ghanaian Businesses Part 1

    055: What Does the E-levy Mean For Ghanaian Businesses Part 1

    This is a recording from a Twitter Space Conversation we had a while back on the topic of the newly implemented e-levy in Ghana.
    Mike and Nana were joined by social and business influencers who are also friends of the podcast. William Duncan, Desmond Bredu, Elikem Wellington, Dieudonne, and other young Ghanaian entrepreneurs who are doing amazing work all showed up to have this conversation with the boys.
    This is the first part of the two-part conversation.
     
    Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/
    Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/
    www.brainstormafrica.com
     

    • 58 min
    054: William Duncan. Become a Business Capital Ninja

    054: William Duncan. Become a Business Capital Ninja

    In this episode, Mike and Nana chat with Spear Capital founder and CEO William Duncan about business capital and how to effectively manage the resources your business has no matter the size. 
    Connect with William on Twitter here https://twitter.com/s8kyi
    Find out more about Spear Capital here spearcapitaladvisory.com
     
    Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/
    Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/
    www.brainstormafrica.com
     

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
26 Ratings

26 Ratings

Adoma Atobrah ,

Relatable and Informative

I love the way this show makes the business world relatable and accessible to a younger demographic. Awesome and much needed!

nnyan20 ,

GREAT podcasts

This is truly one of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. Very informative!

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