Stories with Emefa Woayor

Emefa Woayor
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Stories with Emefa Woayor is a space for real conversations with people who have built businesses that work for them. Through curiosity-led conversations, we explore how things actually unfolded, the decisions, the doubts, and what it really takes to make something work in your own way.

Episodes

  1. Jul 4

    How She Built an Architecture Business From Scratch

    The conversation covers the journey of Nana Akua Birmeh, an architect and entrepreneur, from the courage to start her own business to overcoming gender bias in a male-dominated field. It delves into her professional training, challenges in the built environment, and the diversity of projects she has undertaken. Nana shares insights on balancing work and life, and the importance of letting her work speak for itself. The conversation covers diverse topics including construction projects, advocacy for women in the workplace, work-life balance, founding a women-led architecture firm, appointment to LUSPA governing body, recognition and awards, life philosophy, overcoming fear, success and excellence, and inspiration and motivation. Takeaways Courage to startOvercoming gender bias Passion and drive are key drivers of successExcellence is essential in all endeavors Chapters 00:00 The Courage to Start06:36 Architectural Training12:14 Transition to Entrepreneurship19:19 Overcoming Gender Bias27:00 Work Speaking for Itself35:30 Project Diversity41:12 Founding a Women-Led Architecture Firm49:22 Recognition and Awards55:29 Proverb and Life Philosophy01:00:31 Success and Excellence

    How She Built an Architecture Business From Scratch

  2. Jun 5

    She charged $500 for the first and was Terrified to say the number. Now she is award winning

    The conversation explores Sarai Trinidad's journey as an expert and her experience in the world of sales funnels and marketing. The conversation covers the value of expertise, the importance of skill and knowledge, charging based on skill set, transitioning to full-time entrepreneurship, the desire for entrepreneurship, overcoming comparison and self-reflection, and the power of faith and mindset in business and personal growth. Takeaways Sales funnels require reframing and analogies for effective communication.Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome is crucial for business success. Value expertise and charge accordinglyOvercome comparison and focus on personal growth Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Business Overview08:48 Receiving an Award and Networking14:17 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome22:14 The Value of Expertise29:25 The Desire for Entrepreneurship42:07 Overcoming Comparison and Self-Reflection

    She charged $500 for the first and was Terrified to say the number. Now she is award winning

  3. May 4

    From CPA to Firm Owner: What It Really Takes to Build Your Own Accounting Firm

    Eric Asare shares his journey from being an accountant to starting his own business, facing challenges, and staying focused on his goals. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance and belief in oneself. Takeaways PerseveranceBelief in oneself Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Business Route06:16 Transition to Full-Time Business11:21 Building Trust and Acceptance18:25 Local Wisdom and Farewell

    From CPA to Firm Owner: What It Really Takes to Build Your Own Accounting Firm
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Stories with Emefa Woayor is a space for real conversations with people who have built businesses that work for them. Through curiosity-led conversations, we explore how things actually unfolded, the decisions, the doubts, and what it really takes to make something work in your own way.

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