Behind every highlight reel is a fight you didn’t see.
In this episode of The Shaft Conversations, Kelly shares the real story—his father’s trek across Africa for a chance in Spain, the grit that traveled down the bloodline, learning Spanish, returning to Ghana, impostor moments at PRESEC and KNUST, missing early “break-in” chances, and finally carving a career in global banking—while launching a data consultancy on the side.
In this episode:
- The unseen cost of a “made it” story
- Ambition + exposure: why seeing it changes everything
- PRESEC debate, leadership, and impostor syndrome
- Missing opportunities (and how to prepare better)
- Breaking into banking without the “standard” path
- Building a business while working a full-time finance role
- Practical advice for 18–25 year olds feeling lost
Drop your takeaway in the comments: What’s one goal you’re working backwards from this year?
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Appreciations for this Episode:
Host: Andy & Erasmus
Video Production: Andrews Terkpertey
Video Editing: Samuel Okuadjo
Social Media Management: Pearl Kwadade
Timestamps:
00:00–04:20 | Origins & Setup
04:20–29:13 | Growth Years & Direction
30:15–35:24 | Breaking In
35:24–46:58 | Setbacks & Support
46:58–56:23 | What’s Next