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Damilola Onwah
Registrace 31. 12. 2011
Writer, product manager, and host of the Zero Generation podcast.
Faith and Discipline: Lessons From a Successful Entrepreneur
If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit the mould of who you’re ‘supposed to be’, this episode of Zero Generation is for you. Maya Elious is the embodiment of blazing your own trail - she’s an African-American personal branding expert who defied her strict upbringing with immigrant parents to build a successful business coaching women of faith. In this candid conversation, I got to dive behind the scenes with someone whose online presence I’ve admired for years.
Growing up with strict African parents who had a vision for her to get a good education and corporate job, Maya shares how a twist of fate led her to drop out of college and pursue entrepreneurship instead. She vulnerably discusses the challenges of pivoting from her parents’ expectations to striking out as an entrepreneur, and explains how her upbringing instilled the discipline and faith that ultimately allowed her to succeed.
One of the biggest takeaways for me was Maya’s perspective on branding. She shares how being herself online and listening to how others described her naturally attracted her ideal clients and allowed her to shape an on-brand messaging strategy and business. We also discuss what Maya wants for the next generation of her family and Maya reveals details of an exciting new project that she’s working on. Whether you're building a business or just want to share more of your authentic self with the world, Maya’s insights are sure to inspire you.
Subscribe to the Zero Generation podcast to catch more stories that shed light on the immigration experience.
How to connect with me:
Visit my website: damilolaonwah.com/
Sign up for my monthly newsletter: damilolaonwah.com/newsletter
Follow me on all the socials
Instagram: damionwah
Twitter: x.com/DamiOnwah
Threads: www.threads.net/@damionwah
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@damionwah
Follow Maya on Instagram
mayaelious
Listen to Maya’s Work Hard, Live Soft podcast:
Theme Music by www.youtube.com/@UCZ0p2Lgrpej11W3nFxFNEiQ
Studio & Video Production by Adode Media
Website: bit.ly/3Sb3hwD
CZcams: www.youtube.com/@adodemedia
Growing up with strict African parents who had a vision for her to get a good education and corporate job, Maya shares how a twist of fate led her to drop out of college and pursue entrepreneurship instead. She vulnerably discusses the challenges of pivoting from her parents’ expectations to striking out as an entrepreneur, and explains how her upbringing instilled the discipline and faith that ultimately allowed her to succeed.
One of the biggest takeaways for me was Maya’s perspective on branding. She shares how being herself online and listening to how others described her naturally attracted her ideal clients and allowed her to shape an on-brand messaging strategy and business. We also discuss what Maya wants for the next generation of her family and Maya reveals details of an exciting new project that she’s working on. Whether you're building a business or just want to share more of your authentic self with the world, Maya’s insights are sure to inspire you.
Subscribe to the Zero Generation podcast to catch more stories that shed light on the immigration experience.
How to connect with me:
Visit my website: damilolaonwah.com/
Sign up for my monthly newsletter: damilolaonwah.com/newsletter
Follow me on all the socials
Instagram: damionwah
Twitter: x.com/DamiOnwah
Threads: www.threads.net/@damionwah
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@damionwah
Follow Maya on Instagram
mayaelious
Listen to Maya’s Work Hard, Live Soft podcast:
Theme Music by www.youtube.com/@UCZ0p2Lgrpej11W3nFxFNEiQ
Studio & Video Production by Adode Media
Website: bit.ly/3Sb3hwD
CZcams: www.youtube.com/@adodemedia
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Food brings people together and makes them feel at home, no matter where they are in the world. As a Nigerian immigrant who has lived in Chicago, Seattle, and Austin to name a few, I understand this deeply, I feel it in my bones. In this episode of the Zero Generation podcast, I sit down with Bawo Oyowe, the owner of Little Lagos, a Nigerian restaurant that has become a cultural ambassador in A...
Reshaping Home: From Nigerian Music Icon to American Entrepreneur
zhlédnutí 188Před měsícem
Have you ever felt torn between two cultures, wondering where you truly belong? Then join me for this amazing conversation with my first guest, eLDee - the iconic Nigerian musician-turned-American real estate mogul. Growing up straddling American and Nigerian influences, eLDee shares his fascinating journey of immigrating to the U.S. while his music career was taking off back in Lagos. From int...
Welcome to Zero Generation: The Migration Conversation
zhlédnutí 264Před měsícem
What is the ‘Zero Generation’? What’s it like to be a part of it? And what does this wave of japa mean for us? I’m Damilola Onwah, a writer and product manager, and these questions are always on my mind. Historically, we have this concept of first-generation and second-generation immigrants, but what about those who moved countries as adults in recent years, charting their own path? I'm part of...
Interesting convo and I’ve barely heard of this restaurant before - but that’s probably on me cos I don’t go out and prefer to eat my Naija food at home 😂😂
@@AishaOO You should try it! We went there and I’m now a big fan of their ayamase! Want to try out their egusi and banga as well. 🤤
@@damionwah ah that sounds delicious 😂. Did you move to this part of the country or you came visiting us. Also, you’ve lived everywhereee. I love it 😂😂
@@AishaOOI came visiting and yes I’ve lived everywhere, I’m tiredddd of moving 😅
@@damionwah I would love to hear your stories! I lived very briefly in MA (not Boston) and sometimes I wish I stayed a bit longer there or that I moved around in my 10 years of living here. Pheww
@@AishaOO That's a great idea for a solo episode!
Haha I can relate to Dami too. I’ve only spent 10years too and it’s still here and there 😩😭. But I agree with Eldee, so many people in Nigeria don’t know what a “good” society entails/needs and it’s not just the good road or lights. Phewww I miss his podcast btw
Yes to ‘here and there’ 😅😂 And yes, eLDee made an awesome point there!
Great conversation!
Eldee the great This man is so filled with wisdom... I love listening to him...
Sooo insightful!
Congratulations sis!
I love this conversation.
Thank you 🤗🤗
Yayyy congratulations on launching your CZcams channel! We’re looking forward to reading your novel and your first guest on this show. Great job Dami. We’re super proud of you 😘😘
Thank you so much, Mariam! Your support means the world. ❤️❤️
Amazing ❤
Thank you 😊
Interesting piece 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Thank you! Cheers!
Star girl…💫⭐️🤩✨💪🏾💪🏾💙💙💙
Thank you! 😘
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