Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life Podcast

Nov 04 2024 100 ep. 43 mins 103
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Purpose-driven people are doing what they love, making the money they need and impacting positively the lives of others. Join me, Francine Beleyi, every Tuesdays on the ‘Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life’ podcast as I interview today’s most inspiring thought-leaders, authors, speakers, CEOs, entrepreneurs and change makers. These inspiring and honest conversations will empower you to redefine the life you want and live your best life now!

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#124 Season 10 Finale: Leaders on a Mission - Insights That Will Inspire You

Nov 04 2024 24 mins  
In this final episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life Season 10, I’m wrapping up the season by reflecting on the inspiring conversations with trailblazing leaders. In Season 10, themed Leaders on a Mission, I brought to light the powerful stories of individuals who are redefining success and making tangible, positive impacts on the world. From providing life-changing employme

#123 Shaping the Future of Work with Fractional Leadership with Karina Mikhli

Oct 28 2024 54 mins  
You may have heard the buzz about fractional CMO, fractional COO, fractional CEO lately, but what exactly does it mean—and why is everyone talking about it? Imagine being able to control your work hours, choose your clients, and do more of what you love without being tied to a full-time executive role. Fractional leadership is that game-changing opportunity, and in this episode 1

#122 Unlocking Capital for African Startups with Ghita Zniber

Oct 21 2024 85 mins  
She made a powerful discovery that would change her life! Ghita Zniber, venture capitalist and co-founder of Kalys Ventures realised that her true passion wasn't leading her own entrepreneurial journey but supporting others in theirs. In this insightful episode 122 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, Ghita shares her journey from a diverse educational background to becoming a key

#121 Providing Legal Support to Underrepresented Founders with Aravinda Seshadri

Oct 15 2024 45 mins  
She took a bold leap when she realised: “If on paper everything is right and I’m still unhappy, something’s wrong.” Today, that leap has turned her vision into reality. Aravinda Seshadri graduated from Stanford Law School and became a partner at a boutique law firm. On the surface, her career seemed perfect. But she knew something was missing. She craved more than just succ

#120 Building thriving ecosystems for entrepreneurs in Africa with Karim Sy

Oct 07 2024 59 mins  
This is what’s missing in how we approach solving the world’s biggest challenges: A shift from individualism to something bigger—collaboration. In this #120 episode of "Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life," I had the honour of speaking with Karim Sy, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Jokkolabs. With roots in Mali, Lebanon, and Senegal, Karim has spent his career fostering e

#119 The Power of Storytelling to Create Change with Dr Constance Scharff

Sep 30 2024 89 mins  
What if the key to overcoming your greatest challenges isn’t your circumstances, but the stories you tell yourself? 🎙️ In episode 119 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, I had the incredible opportunity to speak with Dr. Constance Scharff, a global leader in mental health research and the founder of The Human Resilience Project. We dive into her groundbreaking research on

#118 From Social Justice to Social Entrepreneurship with Olatokunbo Ige

Sep 23 2024 80 mins  
How do you move from building a career to embracing your life’s true calling? In episode 118 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, I have an inspiring conversation with Olatokunbo Ige, a former international human rights lawyer turned social entrepreneur. With over four decades of global experience, Olatokunbo reveals her powerful transition from the United Nations to founding ini

#117 Creating Life-Changing Job Opportunities with Matt Parfitt

Sep 16 2024 43 mins  
In this episode 117 of “Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life,” we explore the incredible journey of Matt Parfitt, Founder and CEO of Grace Enterprises. Matt shares his transition from primary school teacher to social entrepreneur, detailing how his faith-driven mission has led to the creation of several successful social enterprises. These businesses provide meaningful employment t

#116 Empowering African Talent for the Global Stage with Erefa Cocker

Sep 09 2024 59 mins  
When people think of virtual assistants, they rarely think of African talent In this episode 116 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, we sit down with Erefa Coker, the founder of IMÒ Interns, a groundbreaking platform that connects businesses worldwide with skilled, remote interns from Africa. With a background in HR and a passion for creating economic opportunities, Erefa shares

#115 Exposing How Businesses Profit at Society’s Expense with Chris Marquis

Sep 02 2024 56 mins  
In this episode 115 of “Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life,” we kick off our season 10 “Leaders on a Mission” series with Christopher Marquis, Sinyi Professor at the University of Cambridge Judge School of Business and author of the book “The Profiteers: How Business Privatises Profits and Socialises Costs.” Chris exposes the strategies companies use to shift environmenta