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Brainy Days
Brainstorm Africa
60 episodes
8 hours ago
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.
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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.
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Entrepreneurship
Business
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Brainy Days
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/

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3 years ago
52 minutes 10 seconds

Brainy Days
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

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3 years ago
43 minutes 38 seconds

Brainy Days
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

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3 years ago
46 minutes 27 seconds

Brainy Days
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

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3 years ago
40 minutes 34 seconds

Brainy Days
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

 

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3 years ago
58 minutes 52 seconds

Brainy Days
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

 

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3 years ago
40 minutes 12 seconds

Brainy Days
053: Jason Horby. Dealing with International Business as an African

On this episode, Mike and Nana talk with Jason Horby, Founder of JXMA.co in the UK, about the differences and similarities of working with people from different enthnographic backgrounds.

Connect with Jason here 

→ https://www.instagram.com/jasonhorby/

Listen to his podcast here

https://www.instagram.com/dailydoseofboss/

 

 

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3 years ago
32 minutes 51 seconds

Brainy Days
052: Maureen Atebawone. Grow with Customer Experience

If you're interested in joining our Inner Circle Community, this is the link to the application form. https://forms.gle/mU4Vuqmbzr4kY7vG9  

Customer Experience makes or breaks your business. This episode breaks down the topic of customer experience and provides steps to stay untop of your game. To help Mike and Nana deliver the magic is Maureen Atebawone.

Maureen is a Customer Experience Trainer and the Founder of Bawoni Consult.  Bawoni Consult is a firm set up with the main aim of helping businesses grow through customer experience. She’s also a member of the West African Association of Customer Service Professionals. 

Connect with her:
Web: www.bawoniconsult.com (http://www.bawoniconsult.com/)
IG:  @bawoniconsult
Twitter: @bawoniconsult

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3 years ago
36 minutes 19 seconds

Brainy Days
051: Maame Fosua Akonnor. How To Run An Online Store

If you're interested in joining our Inner Circle Community, this is the link to the application form. https://forms.gle/mU4Vuqmbzr4kY7vG9

 

 

Maame Fosua is the Founder of Hallel Inc., one of the fastest growing online book stores in Ghana. She's scaling her business fast and is venturing into other ventures while still in her final year pursuing her undergrad at Ashesi University.

She shares some valuable tips for those wanting to start their online stores.

Connect with Maame here > https://www.linkedin.com/in/maame-fosua-akonnor-962200166/

Check out Hallel here > https://www.instagram.com/hallel.inc/

 

 

 

 

 

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3 years ago
37 minutes 43 seconds

Brainy Days
050: How to Sell. Best Practices

Selling is the lifeline to your business. No business can survive without this. In this episode, Michael Lawson and Nana Yaw-Ofori-Atta dissect selling and take a look at some best practices to help you level up your selling.

 

Join The Inner Circle community waitlist with this link https://forms.gle/Jmd4MaQF6DcvitEm8

 

 

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3 years ago
36 minutes 34 seconds

Brainy Days
049: Georgette Asiedu - What NFTs Mean for Ghanaians Part 2

PART 2

This is a Twitter Space recording of a conversation Michael and Nana have with Ghanaian based digital artist, Georgette Asiedu. 

In this part, we wrap up the conversation and have a few visitors pop in to support Georgette and help educate us on the NFTs space.

Find out more about Georgette here > https://znap.link/kingfikser

 

Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/

Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/

www.brainstormafrica.com

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3 years ago
59 minutes 24 seconds

Brainy Days
048: Georgette Asiedu - What NFTs Mean for The Average Ghanaian Part 1

PART 1

This is a Twitter Space recording of a conversation Michael and Nana have with Ghanaian based digital artist, Georgette Asiedu. 

In this part, we take a deep dive into her journey and start looking at the fundamentals of what an NFT is.

Find out more about Georgette here > https://znap.link/kingfikser

 

Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/

Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/

www.brainstormafrica.com

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3 years ago
54 minutes 27 seconds

Brainy Days
047 - Mildred Nelson: The Power of Languages and Her Love for French

In this episode Mike and Nana interview Mildred about her journey so far as a social influencer and master of the french language. 

Reach out to her on Twitter >https://twitter.com/JeSuisDAMN__

Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/

Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/

www.brainstormafrica.com

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3 years ago
44 minutes 1 second

Brainy Days
046: Is Twitter the Next Big Thing in Ghana?

Twitter is a very powerful social media platform gaining so much popularity in our part of the world. What does this mean for individuals here? What about the many businesses? 

Mike and Nana break down the “Twitter craze” and what exactly it means for its users.


Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/


Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/


www.brainstormafrica.com

 

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3 years ago
27 minutes 33 seconds

Brainy Days
045: 5 Ways to Improve Your Social Media Campaigns in 2022
In 2022, our aim is to help as many brands and individuals create powerful social media campaigns to help generate as much traction and attention as possible.

Mike and Nana run us through 5 ways to help interested persons improve their social media campaigns. 

Take a listen!

 

Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson

Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000


www.brainstormafrica.com

 

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3 years ago
28 minutes 41 seconds

Brainy Days
044: How to Start A Podcast
Starting anything can be very scary. Filled with uncertainty and a lot of “what if’s”. What to do, how to do it and who you are doing it for are very important questions you need to answer. Mike and Nana walk you through some important things to look out for when starting a Podcast.  Take note and crush it!


Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/

Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/


www.brainstormafrica.com

 

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3 years ago
32 minutes 47 seconds

Brainy Days
043: How Was Your 2021? Plans for 2022
Welcome to 2022! Never too late to wish you a happy new year from the entire team at Brainstorm Africa.

In this week’s episode,
Mike and Nana recap 2021 and all it came with for them. What it meant to them and some lessons they picked from the previous year. They also looked at what they are looking forward to in 2022.

Looking for an amazing community of industrious young people? Join the inner circle today. Apply for our January cohort here> 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeE1YV5sgBKEVa0Fg-T0JIbVOOPoLvkW9iLTqnqdlJiNQWnUQ/viewform

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3 years ago
23 minutes 47 seconds

Brainy Days
042 - David Adu-Amoani: Seizing Opportunities and Embracing Data in Business
In this episode, Mike and Nana interview David Adu-Amoani, the Founder of Stockshop. It's a tech startup aimed at helping finance and support vendors that use their platform to sell their products.

We discuss taking opportunities whenever they present themselves and how to avoid missing out on key moments in your life.

 

Contact David here > https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dieudonne-adu-amoani-170b1514a/

 

Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/

Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/

www.brainstormafrica.com

 

 

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4 years ago
37 minutes 21 seconds

Brainy Days
041: Jude Dontoh - The Power of Making Mistakes. Staying True To Your Values in Business

Mike and Nana are joined by CEO and Founder of Tribe Of God, Jude Dontoh.

Tribe of God is a thriving clothing brand in Ghana and in this episode, Jude shares how he overcame some early mistakes in his career and how they play a major role in who he is today.

 

Check out his business page here

https://www.instagram.com/tribeofgod/

 

Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/

Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/

www.brainstormafrica.com

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4 years ago
40 minutes 11 seconds

Brainy Days
040 - Makafui Ayimey: Curating the Accra Goods Market. The Power of Branding and Storytelling in Business.

Mike and Nana are joined by Makafui Ayimey, Founder and Lead of the Accra Goods Market.

Makafui shares some insights into how he set up the market, how runs this business as a side hustle to his main job and the struggles he faces daily to make their events amazing every single time using the power of branding.

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4 years ago
47 minutes 3 seconds

Brainy Days
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.