Tolulope Akinsanmi - Business Owner and Charity Director - Real Life Interview Real Life

"Real Life" Podcast is an inspirational exploration into the personal experience of everyday people. It investigates the opportunities and obstacles life presents in those individual lives. It stirs and distils faith-based principles and activities that make life a success. In this episode, Femi Ibiwoye interviews Tolulope (Tolu for short) Akinsanmi, the questions cover a fact-find, her science background, charitable efforts and foray into coaching. 'Tolu is an entrepreneur who just a few years back, felt trapped having lost her job,  ....very uncertain about her future. She was scared and torn in between building her own business and getting back into a 9-5 job. She decided to take the leap of faith, fueled with passion and guided by purpose. That decision has translated  into an educational platform that coaches, trains and supports budding female entrepreneurs online. She also founded and chairs Precious Pearls, a United Kingdom Charity. Precious Pearls, has provided much needed support to young school age girls in Essex County and provides food and hygiene products, to the needy in Thurrock. The Hope Project, is one of the initiatives of Precious Pearls and works with other charities including the British Red Cross to support the homeless and needy in Essex. In response to the lock down, Tolu and her team started a platform called  “Inspirational Moments with Diamonds and Pearls”. Professionals and subject-matter experts are invited to engage on topical issues affecting the community. Tolu is a woman on a mission, is married with children and lives in Essex.