What Next? with Josephine Sarouk

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What Next? is a podcast that provides practical advice and tools to help listeners navigate their personal and professional journeys towards self-actualization. Hosted by Josephine Sarouk, the show explores opportunities for growth, change, and fulfilment beyond the question of "What's next?" through interviews with experts and personal anecdotes. The podcast emphasizes the importance of mindset and offers actionable strategies to help listeners overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

  1. 10/27/2025

    Building a Sustainable Brand When Your Hobby Becomes Your Passion

    In today’s episode of What Next, I sit down with Owolabi Akanimodo, Founder of The Bodega and Co-founder of Circa Lagos. A leading figure in Nigeria’s hospitality scene, Owolabi is a serial entrepreneur dedicated to crafting exceptional experiences and redefining the standards of service in the industry. He shares his entrepreneurial journey and the events that led to the creation of his two renowned businesses- both rooted in his deep values of respect, hospitality, and genuine care for people. As his ventures evolve, Owolabi discusses how procurement is becoming central to his current phase of growth. This is a valuable episode that offers rare insight into building sustainable, creative business models within the hospitality space. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share the podcast with friends, colleagues, and anyone who would benefit from this conversation. All the best, Josephine

    Building a Sustainable Brand When Your Hobby Becomes Your Passion

  2. 09/11/2025

    Whose Shoulders Do You Stand On?

    In today’s episode of What Next, I sit down with Oshone Ikazoboh, a fintech executive and longtime colleague in the tech industry. We explore how building a strong network can set you up for success in entrepreneurship, with Oshone sharing practical lessons from his wins and failures in pricing, fundraising, and stakeholder management. With over 15 years of experience leading fintech ventures across Africa; including senior roles at Flutterwave, Access Bank, and BVNK; Oshone offers deep insights into digital payments, open banking, and the future of finance on the continent. This is a thrilling conversation about networks, resilience, and navigating the entrepreneurial journey. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share the podcast with friends, colleagues, and anyone who might benefit from this conversation. All the best Josephine

    Whose Shoulders Do You Stand On?

  3. 07/10/2025

    Time Out Episode: Have You Tried Raising Your Hand?

    It’s Time for a Time Out with Josephine. Today’s dilemma was all about visibility. In this episode, I walk you through real strategic actions you can take to increase your visibility, both within your organization and across your industry. This goes way beyond just raising your hand in a meeting. We dive into what you say, your networking strategy, and how you can build influence in meaningful ways. A big thank you to the young lady who shared her dilemma. You can send yours via Instagram DMs. I’ll send you some advice or feature you in a future Time Out. I hope you enjoy the episode. Don’t forget to rate and review! All the best,Josephine

    Time Out Episode: Have You Tried Raising Your Hand?

  4. 02/22/2025

    Women in Successful Careers

    What does it take to pivot, thrive, and lead in multiple industries? In this episode of What Next?, we sit down with Amina Oyagbola—lawyer, global HR thought leader, and founder of WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers). With over 35 years of experience across law, HR, banking, oil & gas, and telecoms, Amina has mastered career transitions and breaking barriers in corporate Nigeria. She shares insights onnavigating career pivots, building leadership skills, and the power of mentorship in shaping successful careers. Whether you’re looking to switch industries or grow as a leader, this episode is packed with valuable lessons! 🎧 Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

    Women in Successful Careers

  5. 01/26/2025

    From Building People to Building High-Rise's

    In this episode, we kickstart our conversation on career pivots with Bolanle Ibitola, the managing director and CEO of Crayon Development. She shares her climb to the top of the Human resources game. She left that line of work as the Director of Human Resources at United Capital PLC before taking the bold step to build her real estate business, executing multiple-floor high-rise buildings in prime locations in the city of Lagos. This is What Next? with Josephine Sarouk, and I am thrilled to share this conversation with you. Don't forget to share your feedback via the comment section and leave a review.

    From Building People to Building High-Rise's

  6. 01/03/2025

    Let's Talk Finance

    We are back! After an eventful 2024 and happy holidays, What Next? Podcast is back with its second season. Josephine Sarouk will be in conversation with leading individuals across industries who have charted a new course for their careers that are completely different from their past ones. This season is all about career pivots. We will however begin the season in conversation with Sola Oladunjoye the Chief Executive Officer at Aigle Limited. on finances. This episode aims to support you with concrete tips to begin a financially thriving 2025 Mr Oladunjoye is an experienced director of corporate banking with a demonstrated history working in the banking industry. He is skilled in Banking, Equities, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), and Private Equity. What Next is broadcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Happy New Year What Next? Family

    Let's Talk Finance

  7. 08/19/2023

    Timeout Episode: The change makers guide to consistency and thriving in new frontiers

    In this inspiring episode, your host Josephine Sarouk dives deep into the art of embracing change, setting meaningful goals, and thriving in uncharted territories. Josephine takes you on a journey of motivation and empowerment, addressing the burning questions of listeners seeking guidance in their personal and professional lives. Are you struggling with goal setting and maintaining consistency? Josephine shares actionable tips to help you define your goals with clarity and stay committed to achieving them, no matter how challenging the path may seem. If you've been on a job-hunting rollercoaster and haven't yet found success, fear not! Josephine provides insights on staying positive, honing your skills, and building resilience in the face of rejection. For those of you navigating new roles and departments, Josephine offers valuable advice on winning your boss's approval, adapting to change, and turning setbacks into stepping stones toward growth. Tune in to this enlightening episode to discover the secrets to unleashing your potential, embracing change as an opportunity, and embarking on a transformative journey toward a brighter future. Remember, with the right mindset and strategies, you can conquer any challenge that comes your way. Get ready to embrace the unknown and shape your destiny with Josephine Sarouk on the What Next Podcast! Don't forget to rate review and share the podcast! Follow us on Instagram @whatnext_

  8. 07/15/2023

    What is Driving Your Change? with Adelani Oyinlola

    Join me in an inspiring conversation with Adelani Oyinlola, CEO of Eazylancer, as we explore her transition from marketing to entrepreneurship. Discover Adelani's motivations, including her growth mindset and passion for impactful work. She shares marketing tips for companies and an offering that those looking to expand their skill set in marketing can key into. I hope you enjoy this episode on embracing change, finding purpose, and unleashing your own potential. Don't forget to rate, leave your thoughts and share this episode with those who you think would benefit from it. Follow What Next on Instagram @_whatnext and Eazylancer @eazylancer #WhatNextPodcast #GrowthMindset #Entrepreneurship #DigitalMarketing #ImpactfulWork #Eazylancer

    What is Driving Your Change? with Adelani Oyinlola
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What Next? is a podcast that provides practical advice and tools to help listeners navigate their personal and professional journeys towards self-actualization. Hosted by Josephine Sarouk, the show explores opportunities for growth, change, and fulfilment beyond the question of "What's next?" through interviews with experts and personal anecdotes. The podcast emphasizes the importance of mindset and offers actionable strategies to help listeners overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

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