Daring Forward

She left Burberry to redefine faith in mainstream media with Ruth Yimika Afolabi Ep. 20

Can faith and culture coexist? 
Being a woman of faith can often be seen as a taboo in this day and age. Today’s guest has set out to change the narrative on faith once and for all.
We talk about being ambitious as a woman of faith, how to have longevity as an entrepreneur, managing your emotions and building resilience. 
Our guest today is Ruth Yimika Afolabi, Founder & CEO of Magnify, a women’s media brand which sits at the intersection of faith and culture and was started in 2009.
Magnify encompasses a podcast, events, a print magazine and engages with over 30,000 women a week.  
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Website: magnifycollective.com
Instagram: instagram.com/magnifycollective 
Youtube: youtube.com/@Magnifycollective 
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Revamp Your Pinterest Game: What’s New in 2023? Ep.19

I'm so excited to share with you all the latest 2023 updates on Pinterest and how it can help you grow our business. We’re going IN. From groundbreaking executive staff shifts to exciting new features for creators, I’m sharing my honest thoughts for where I believe the platform is going and how you can position yourself for the new shift. It’s so important to keep a pulse on what’s happening at the macro level and also pay attention to what’s working on the ground so that you can make an informed decision that makes sense for your business.
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Tune in to the full episode ‘Instagram Vs Pinterest: Which one is better for your business?: https://www.sahartwesigye.com/blog/pinterest-2023-updates-ep19
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From side hustle to dressing Beyonce with Ade Hassan Ep.18

What if starting a business could open doors and opportunities beyond your wildest dreams?  If you think that it’s too good to be true then I’d love to introduce you to today’s guest.
We talk about how to validate your idea and fund your side hustle, the behind the scenes of going viral, celebrating the small wins and competing with massive retailers as a small business.
Frustrated by the lack of skin-tone options for women of colour, Nubian Skin founder and our guest for today, Ade Hassan MBE, decided it was time for ‘A Different Kind of Nude’.
Ever since, Nubian Skin has had an outsized influence on the fashion industry, being featured in every major fashion publication, supplying the wardrobes of major productions in Hollywood, the West End and on Broadway; and being selected to provide the underpinnings for the Beyoncé Formation Tour along with many other parts of the industry realising the need to be more inclusive. 
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Check out Nubian Skin’s NEW Mesh Collection and Naked core collection USE DISCOUNT CODE ‘DARING’ FOR 10% OFF TILL END OF FEB 2023! 
 
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Website: nubianskin.com
Instagram: instagram.com/itsadehassan and instagram.com/nubianskin
Twitter: @nubianskin
Facebook: facebook.com/nubianskin
Pinterest: pinterest.com/nubianskin
Youtube: youtube.com/nubianskin
Tiktok: @nubianskin
 
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How to use AI to your advantage Ep.17

In this episode of Daring Forward, we’re diving into the world of AI and its impact on the online business space.
Are you feeling worried about the rise of AI and its potential to replace our jobs? You're not alone. But today, I want to tackle these fears head on and take a look at the exciting opportunities AI can bring to the table.
As entrepreneurs, it's important to stay ahead of the curve and embrace new technologies. So I've *reluctantly* taken the leap and delved into the AI world to share what I’ve learned so far.
Join me as we explore the questions > is AI as scary as it seems? And can we use it to our advantage as small business owners and female entrepreneurs? Let’s talk.
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Starting an Online Business? Tune in to Ep. 3 '10 Cringe Worthy Lessons I Learned': https://www.sahartwesigye.com/blog/how-to-use-ai-ep17
 
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The rise of women in tech: Shaking up the publishing industry with Allison Trowbridge Ep.16

Have you ever been ghosted on a date? Imagine going through that hundreds of times, feeling like you’re being punched in the gut, by multiple people over a long period of time; would you still keep going? Well, that’s exactly what our guest today has been through… with her startup.
I’m joined today by Allison Trowbridge, founder of Copper Books, the social app for book lovers where we talk about what it’s like being a tech startup founder, fundraising rejection and the sheer grit it takes to build a tech company as a woman.
Connect with Allison:
Website: www.copperbooks.com
Copper Instagram: www.instagram.com/copper.books
Allie’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/alliebridge
Download Copper on the App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/copper-books/id1557778850
A book Allison recommends: Grit by Angela Duckworth
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Thinking of hiring? Do this first Ep.15

If you think hiring is scary or is only for those who are making 6 figures and above, stick around because in this episode I’m going to show you that a) hiring doesn’t have to be scary and b) you CAN hire even if you aren’t hitting the 6 figure mark. Hit play to tune in to 7 tried and true tips about hiring in the early stages of business. 
Check out Ep.13 ‘The Reality of Raising a Family and Running a Business’
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The ugly side of fast growth and the power of community with Bex Walker Ep.14

What does it take to build a business that can survive a pandemic, a recession and multiple crises?
In today’s episode on Daring Forward, our guest takes us through a rollercoaster Masterclass on how to build a bulletproof brand through community.
Bex Walker started the multi award-winning, all natural, vegan breakfast company in 2015 after changing her unhealthy lifestyle, in the hope that she would be a positive role model for her daughter, Tyler. 
From selling her homemade breakfast pots at bootcamps and tube station drop-offs to winning 'London's Hottest Food Entrepreneur' and successfully crowdfunding over £23k..Bex has built this well-loved food company against all the odds, from the ground up with her daughter by her side.
Connect with Bex:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexfast_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbexfast/
Website: https://bexfast.com/
 
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The reality of raising a family and running a business Ep.13

Let’s pull the curtain back on the No.1 burning topic that you guys, the DF community, wanted me to personally talk about which was, the reality of raising a family and running a business - at the same time. 
My heart behind this episode is to candidly share with you what are some of the challenges of having a family and running a business, what are the perks and what does it actually look like so that you can make an informed decision if you’re considering going into entrepreneurship as a parent, or simply learn how I do it if you’re already juggling the two.
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Listen to Alli Worthington's interview: https://www.sahartwesigye.com/blog/poverty-to-riches-stories
 
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