Explore every episode of the podcast Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life Podcast
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| #119 The Power of Storytelling to Create Change with Dr Constance Scharff | 01 Oct 2024 | 01:29:25 | |
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 resilience within indigenous communities, the transformative power of storytelling, and the link between climate change and mental health. Tune in to learn about the profound impact of narratives on personal growth and healing. More info about the podcast
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| #118 From Social Justice to Social Entrepreneurship with Olatokunbo Ige | 24 Sep 2024 | 01:20:34 | |
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 initiatives like Livingstones Ecovillage and UTRADER. Her journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and a deep commitment to community empowerment and sustainable development. Join us as we uncover how Olatokunbo is pioneering meaningful, lasting change across Africa and beyond. More info about the podcast • Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/ • Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1 Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/ • Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/ Connect with Olatokunbo Ige, the guest • LinkedIn: https://tg.linkedin.com/in/olatokunbo-ige-b476b239 • Website: https://thelivingstonesfamily.com/ecovillage/
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| #109 Empowerment Through Employee Advocacy with Kristin Bell | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:52:04 | |
Have you ever felt stuck during a performance review, wondering how to react to something you disagree with? The work landscape has significantly shifted from the days when we had little say in how our performance was assessed. In today's world, employees are actively participating in the performance management process. They're no longer merely recipients of feedback but are shaping their own evaluations.
In episode #109 of the *Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life* podcast, Kristin Bell, a courageous advocate, shares her mission to create avenues of opportunity for those who have been systemically excluded, underserved, and underestimated. Kristin is a global diversity, equity, and inclusion executive, a tech entrepreneur, and a respected thought leader. I often emphasize the power of Personal Branding for Impact, and Kristin embodies this concept perfectly. She leverages her voice, position, and advantages to champion the cause and open doors for those who might not have had the chance otherwise. Key Takeaways:
Join us in this enlightening conversation as we explore the double power of Employee Advocacy - advocating for oneself and becoming a brand ambassador for your company.
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| #108 Why Companies and Employees Have to Grow Together | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:55:53 | |
How can fostering personal branding and employee advocacy not only empower a team but also authentically communicate a company's mission and impact? Join us as we explore this dynamic with Professor Yao Azumah, Managing Director of Kya Energy Group, on their quest to make sustainable energy accessible to underserved communities in Africa. In episode #108 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Prof. Azumah shares his inspiring journey in energy engineering, his frustration with restrictive systems and his dream of bringing affordable energy. Highlights
Join us in this enlightening conversation as we explore how Kya Energy Group is lighting the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.
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| #107 Cultivating Kindness: A Recipe for Growth with Harpal Dhatt | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:46:38 | |
What’s the role of kindness and its importance in personal and professional growth? In this episode, I am joined by Harpal Dhatt, also known as the Kindness Chef. She is a podcast host, a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster, and the founder of Kindness Cafes. She helps leaders create a culture of kindness with nourishing recipes & menus to increase wellbeing. Harpal explains how her journey began with compassion but evolved into focusing on kindness. She emphasizes the need for self-compassion and discusses the challenges of practicing kindness, especially when people are suffering. Highlights
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| #106 Breaking Down Silos via Employee Advocacy with Michael Soerensen | 03 Oct 2023 | 01:12:33 | |
Building a community for employees on social media is often overlooked but can greatly benefit a company's branding and marketing efforts. In this episode #106 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am joined by Michael Soerensen, co-founder of Sociuu, a pioneering employee advocacy platform spanning over 30 countries. Michael brings to light the often-underestimated practice of building a community for employees on social media and its profound impact on a company's branding and marketing efforts. With a wealth of experience as a serial entrepreneur spanning over 35 years, Michael sheds light on the advantages of employee advocacy to amplify the brand's message.
Key Takeaways:
Tune in to gain invaluable insights into the transformative potential of employee advocacy in shaping a stronger brand presence.
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| #105 Be Prepared to Be Uncomfortable with Jessica Pharm | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:51:00 | |
Learn why it's important not to be afraid of embracing your true self, even within your workplace, in this enlightening conversation with HR professional Jessica Pharm. Jessica, the founder and CEO of "Blackness in the Workplace" and a dedicated podcast host advocating for equality among black professionals, shares her journey with Francine Beleyi. They discuss the challenges and discrimination Jessica encountered, which ultimately drove her to establish "Blackness in the Workplace."
Highlights
For show notes, contact information, and additional resources related to this episode, visit www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast . You can also watch the episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4yFOTTgYBN-2zAr3DWzw1w
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| #104 How to Stop Being Stuffy & Become People Centric: The Power of Employee Advocacy with Bradley Keenan | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:46:49 | |
In this episode, Bradley Keenan, the founder and CEO of DSMN8, an employee influencer platform, discusses the importance of enabling employees to be more active on social media. Bradley shares his background as a salesperson turned entrepreneur and how he came up with the idea for DSMN8. He also explains the concept of employee advocacy 1.0 and 2.0, highlighting the shift towards empowering employees to advocate for themselves on social media. Highlights
Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.
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| #103 What’s Needed to Transform Employees into Advocates | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:09:23 | |
Welcome to Season 9 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast! I'm thrilled to be back, diving into the heart of what makes work truly meaningful. In this season, we're putting the spotlight on something I'm incredibly passionate about: employee advocacy, or as I like to call them, employee ambassadors. Why? Well, because when people love where they work, it's a game-changer and they want to share it with the world. I've lined up an amazing array of guests who bring diverse perspectives to the table. From platform owners in the Employee Advocacy space to CEOs who've successfully implemented advocacy programs, along with HR professionals and experts who know what it takes to build a culture that fosters employee loyalty, we're covering it all. If you're an employee, get ready to be inspired to take control of your career. If you're a business leader, this series will equip you with the tools to be a true inclusive leader and foster a culture that brings out the best in people. So, gear up for a season of learning and empowerment, just as I have. Join us every Tuesday for a new episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast! Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. | |||
| 94 Can Money Buy You Freedom with Caitriona_Ellis | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:43:25 | |
When the pain of staying in a job you hate becomes greater than the paycheck that you’ll lose, the decision can be quick to get out of there. That’s where many people find themselves when to quit their job to join the great resignation. Beyond the obvious financial consequences, how can you best prepare when faced with this choice? My guest Caitriona Ellis, a Financial Wellness expert and qualified financial advisor, has many practical insights and personal stories to share. She works with women who want to empower themselves and increase their financial literacy to create the lives they desire and never make decisions based on money. She went from financial desperation to financial wellness and is passionate about empowering women to increase their financial literacy.
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Caitriona is creating a movement to spread financial wellness love far and wide. Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. | |||
| #102Takeaway 8 S8: The Great Resignation – Creating a Great Employee Experience | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:06:22 | |
Today is the takeaway 8, the final one of season 8 on the Great Re-evaluation which is: we need to create a good employee experience to retain talents in organisations. in episode 92, Jennifer Webb de Comarmond, entrepreneur & HR professional shares how organisations need to become human-centric before being profit-centric and how a good employee experience should be at least equal to customer experience.
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| #101 Takeaway 7 S8 – The Great Resignation - Break the Cycle and Start Over | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:07:09 | |
The takeaway 7 of season 8, the Great Re-evaluation, is to Break this cycle, step away and start over. in episode 91, Meredith Keith-Chirch, founder of Decolonizing Your Health, shares how she couldn’t keep up working in the corporate world and quit. She thinks that the energy we show up with affects everyone at work including clients – So we've got to break this cycle.
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| #117 Creating Life-Changing Job Opportunities with Matt Parfitt | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:43:19 | |
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 to individuals facing significant barriers, such as homelessness and addiction, while promoting sustainable and ethical business practices.
More info about the podcast • Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/ • Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1
Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/ • Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/
Connect with Matt Parfitt, the guest • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattparfitt/ • Website: http://www.graceenterprises.co.uk
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| #100 Takeaway 6 S8 – The Great Resignation - The End of an Era | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:06:44 | |
The takeaway 6 of the season 8 Great Re-evaluation is that an era is coming to the end. in episode 89, Manish Bundhun, Corporate monk and Chief HR Executive at Rogers Group, sees the Great Resignation as a cycle where an era is coming to an end and a new one is starting.
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| #99 Takeaway 5 S8 – The Great Resignation - Prioritising our Health and Wellbeing | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:06:03 | |
The takeaway 5 of the season 8 Great Re-evaluation is that we need to prioritise our health and wellbeing. In episode 90, Carlotta Tate-Olason, an Expat therapist and Anti-Ageing Mentor, talks about the psychological, mental and emotional tolls of the pandemic. It’s now time to take our health and well-being seriously both in our life and at work to live a youthful life. • Listen to episode 90 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/90-how-to-increase-your-quality-of-life-reverse-ageing-with-carlotta-tate-olason/ • For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/ | |||
| #98 Takeaway 4 S8 – The Great Resignation - Knowing What You Want For Your Life | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:07:10 | |
The takeaway 4 of the season 8 Great Re-evaluation is to Know what you want for your life in episode 88, Susan Popoola, a qualified Human Resources professional shares the key questions that people who are quitting their jobs need to answer for themselves to ensure their fit with their next organisation.
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| #97Takeaway 3 S8 – The Great Resignation - Having Emergency Savings to Take Bold Decisions | 08 Apr 2022 | 00:08:47 | |
The takeaway 3 of the season 8 great- re-evaluation is that: Having emergency savings helps you to take bold decisions in episode 94, Caitriona Ellis, a Financial Wellness expert and qualified financial advisor, talked about the financial impact of the great resignation on those who have quit and joined the great resignation and those who may want to leave a job they hate but are still hesitant.
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| #96 Takeaway 2 S8 - The Great Resignation - People Are No Longer Willing to Put Up | 06 Apr 2022 | 00:07:55 | |
The takeaway 2 of the great re-evaluation season 8 is that: People are no longer willing to put up. In episode 87, Akhtar Badshah, Founder and Chief Catalyst at the Catalytic Innovators Group and author of the book Purpose-mindset explain that the management chain is broken, and people are no longer willing to put up with bad management and are voting with their feet.
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| #95 Takeaway 1 S8 – The great resignation: A build-up of many years of bad practices | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:05:34 | |
I had great conversations with my guests in this season 8, focussed on the great re-evaluation where we discussed their perspective on the great resignation that saw a massive exodus of employees out of their jobs during the covid 19 pandemic. I thought I’d select the takeaways from our conversations in these short extracts. Of course, you can listen or listen again to the full episodes to get the full interviews. We’ve explored many angles and the implications of the great resignation: from purpose to finding clarity, to financial well-being and health wellbeing, the end of a system and the need to reinvent a more empowering one where people can go to work and expect to have a great experience. The takeaway 1 is that this phenomenon of great resignation is a build-up of many years of bad practices. in episode 93, Nicole Townsend, founder of experience counts shares why she thinks that the pandemic was the perfect catalyst for employees who already felt burned out to quit and start their own venture.
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| #93 Work Hard and Be Nice to People with Nicole Townsend | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:39:56 | |
After two years of the pandemic that shook the core of who we are, we are yearning to connect to good simple values that make us human. So, when I spotted this post on LinkedIn, I couldn’t resist liking it and commenting. Little did I know that this post was going viral with 2.5 million views and 30,000+ people reacting to it. I invited her to talk about the key lessons she’s learnt from that post and share her journey as an HR professional and her perspective on the great resignation. In today's episode 93 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am delighted to talk to Nicole Townsend, the founder of experience counts. She works with companies and leaders to support their employee experience. Right from the moment someone wants to join the company, through the recruitment process and then developing and growing them, helping them navigate change, and even through their exit. The reporter turned Marketing/HR professional has developed an acute understanding that employees are just as crucial to a company as the customers, if not more. She believes that it’s important to understand employees’ experiences at every point to encourage them to do their best and connect to the purpose. Why? When people feel empowered, they give their all, which lead to positive business results. In our conversation, Nicole shared how she was laid off then started her business successfully in the middle of the pandemic and the critical secrets behind employees' loyalty and satisfaction at work. Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. | |||
| #92 Connecting People to their Purpose with Jennifer Webb de Comarmond | 09 Mar 2022 | 00:29:50 | |
In today's episode 92 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, my guest is Jennifer Webb de Comarmond. She is an entrepreneur passionate about HR, the future of work, and helping businesses grow through their only asset: people. Her company, Proactive Talent Solutions, is the leading recruitment company in Mauritius. In our conversation, Jennifer explained why it's hard for organisations to attract and retain high performers and shared the simple 5-step framework that has worked for her organisation and the clients she helped. She believes that a good job can transform a person and that the right person can transform a business. Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. | |||
| #91 Be Your Own Authority with Meredith Keith-Chirch | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:53:04 | |
Have you ever wanted to do something in a certain way but was told by experts why you shouldn’t do it that way only to find out later you were right in the first place? We often have a gut feeling to move in a certain way, but we don't trust our intuition. How do you find your power to make bold and empowering choices for yourself even when they don’t sound logical or rational to others? In today's episode 91 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, my guest is Meredith Keith-Chirch, who helps high-achieving perfectionists take care of themselves and do their soul's work that brings them joy. She is the founder of Decolonizing Your Health. Meredith explained how she escaped a job she hates to do what she loves. She follows a minimalistic lifestyle, makes unconventional choices by raising kids outside the school system and lives car-free. Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. | |||
| #90 How to Increase Your Quality of Life & Reverse Ageing with Carlotta Tate-Olason | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:49:46 | |
Do you wish that you could reverse ageing and look 10 or 20 years younger? Well, this may be closer to your reach than you think. In today's episode 90 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, my guest is Carlotta Tate-Olason, an Expat therapist and Anti-Ageing Mentor. She works with a ground-breaking model of "Reverse Ageing" to turn back the biological clock. Carlotta is also the founder & editor of Erlendur Magazine, the 1st Digital English Magazine in Iceland showcasing Expats. She reveals how she battled dyslexia and learnt to be resilient and resourceful as an Expat from Jamaica living in Europe. She also shares a powerful framework to improve our overall well-being and the importance of understanding cultural diversity. Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.
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| #116 Empowering African Talent for the Global Stage with Erefa Cocker | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:59:55 | |
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 her journey, the challenges she’s faced, and her mission to empower young African talent. We dive into how she built trust with international clients, the impact of remote work, and her vision for the future of global employment.
More info about the podcast • Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/ • Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1 Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/ • Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/ Connect with Erefa Cocker, the guest • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erefa-fynecontry-coker/ • Website: https://www.imointerns.app/ Related resources 🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/ | |||
| #89 Finding Your Path After a Life-Changing Event with Manish Bundhun | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:42:44 | |
In today’s episode 89 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I have the pleasure to talk with Manish Bundhun. He calls himself a Corporate Monk and wears multiple hats as Chief HR Executive at Rogers Group, Executive Coach, Published Author, Trainer and Speaker. Manish is on a mission to make the world a better place to work by creating an enabling environment where people can grow, perform & thrive. He shares how overcoming personal adversity at 19 changed his perspective on life and led him to seek purpose and meaningful impact early in life. We talked about his insights and learnings about the great resignation both as an HR executive and from a poll conducted on LinkedIn and how companies can redefine their relationship with employees to develop, engage and retain talent. Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. | |||
| #88 What Is the Value of Women at Work with Susan Popoola | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:51:16 | |
“My purpose is to help individuals recognise and realise the value that they bring and to help people to see that in others as well." Susan Popoola In today’s episode 88 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast I have the pleasure to talk with Susan Popoola. Susan is a qualified Human Resources professional and coach specialising in Transformation, Talent Management and Engagement. She calls herself a Human Value Optimisation Specialist. She focuses on fully optimising the value that people bring to benefit the individual and the people around them. She is developing a Mosaic World where everyone is fully appreciated and valued. Susan is also a speaker and the author of 3 books. Susan shares interesting findings on why the gender pay gap subsists in many areas despite all the programs to remediate these discrepancies. Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. | |||
| #87 Go Make the Change You Want with Akhtar Badshah | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:47:30 | |
“Every single individual has a purpose in life, and it is important that we get people to understand how you discover that and articulate it”. Akhtar Badshah In today’s episode 87 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast I am excited to welcome Akhtar Badshah, Founder and Chief Catalyst at the Catalytic Innovators Group. Akhtar is the author of the book Purpose Mindset: How Microsoft Inspires Its Employees & Alumni to Change the World. Akhtar explains the process he uses to take people and organisations to discover their purpose and get more meaning in life. Find out more about this episode and resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast | |||
| #86 The Great Re-evaluation - Intro season 8 | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:06:04 | |
I’m back with the season 8 of Meaningful work, Meaningful life podcast! How can I ignore the Great Resignation movement that has swept the world of work like a tsunami! Millions of employees are resigning massively from their jobs following the Covid 19 pandemic. And it’s not just the white collars people who can afford to leave their jobs but the essential workers too. So, this season is all about the Great Re-Evaluation where I am chatting with my guests and sharing my own insights on what to do to take control of your life to do meaningful work and live a meaningful life right now. Not tomorrow. Find out more about this episode and resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast | |||
| #85 Your Journey of Wealth Empowerment Starts Here With Alison Brown | 10 Nov 2020 | 00:46:12 | |
Are you a rich woman? Alison Brown, is a wealth empowerment coach and real estate investor who once felt uncomfortable answering this question. I'm excited to have her on the show today to close the Season 7 of the show. Alison helps women gain confidence and clarity around wealth, creation and investing, and while being a full time, employee, wife, and mom. She launched a Facebook group and coaching program to grow a business and have more options. She and her husband also run a real estate investing business that went from zero in cash-flowing assets to 5 million in five years while working with their job. In this conversation, Alison shares why any woman should feel comfortable dealing with money and not delegating it to others. Alison purpose is to help women realize that they don't need to be intimidated about investing and can learn the ropes.
Listen to this thrilling conversation now. For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast ---- Are you feeling like you are all over the place and lack direction in your life, in your career or in your business and aren’t sure what you should be doing next? Take the 5-day to ‘Discover Your Passion’ Challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life doing what you truly love at www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge | |||
| #84 You Are Not Your Debt: Stop Punishing Yourself for Your Past Decisions with Stephanie Bousley | 03 Nov 2020 | 00:53:47 | |
How do you stop punishing yourself for your past financial decisions? Stephanie is a millennial who once found herself in over $250,000 student loans and then found her way out of it. She is the author of a financial self-help book ‘Buy the Avocado Toast: How to Crush Student Debt, Make More Money, and Live Your Best Life’. She helps the reader find inventive, out of the box way to improve their money and self-worth. In this conversation, Stephanie opens up about the deep mental effects of student loan debt and how she found her way out as well as other tribulations. Her mission is to help others find the courage to look at their financial situation honestly and change to live a financially secure and comfortable life. Listen to this moving conversation now. For the shownotes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast ---- Are you feeling like you are all over the place and lack direction in your life, in your career or in your business and aren’t sure what you should be doing next? Take the 5-day to ‘Discover Your Passion’ Challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life doing what you truly love at www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge | |||
| #83 How Do You Shift Your Mindset That Keeps You Broke with DeShena Woodard | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:40:08 | |
I have the great pleasure to have on this episode, DeShena Woodard. She is a personal finance blogger, debt freedom coach, certified life coach, speaker, and the founder of the Extravagantly Broke website. She encourages women to crush debt and pursue their passions. Her speciality is debt freedom and is passionate about teaching people that there is a better way. In this conversation, DeShena shares how she hit a pivotal point in her life when she realized having things, she wanted sacrificed choice, opportunity, and freedom. She opens up about her own financial struggles and how it created her life’s path to becoming completely debt free and teaching others how to do the same.
Listen to this stirring conversation now. For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast ---- Are you feeling like you lack direction in your life, in your career or in your business and aren’t sure what you should be doing next? Take the 5-day to ‘Discover Your Passion’ Challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life doing what you truly love at www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge | |||
| #82 How to Get to the Root Cause of Your Money Problems with Jane Ysadora | 20 Oct 2020 | 00:32:00 | |
How do you get to the root cause of your money struggles? I’m excited to have on the show today, Jane Ysadora, a transformational money coach who went from broke single mum to become a financial consultant, making a six-figure income. She helps people to reach the root cause of why they struggle with money and work with their trauma. Then she teaches them what to do with money and how to achieve their money goals. In this conversation, Jane shares how she takes a trauma aware approach to help clients find their root cause of their underearning, overspending, chronic debt, and the reason they are stuck in their current financial situations. She has discovered that these problems often spill over into their business and her goal is to help her clients navigate and heal those problems.
Listen to this stirring conversation now. For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast ---- Are you feeling like you are all over the place and lack direction in your life, in your career or in your business and aren’t sure what you should be doing next? Take the 5-day to ‘Discover Your Passion’ Challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life doing what you truly love at www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge | |||
| #81 Regaining Financial Control After Trauma with Cherry Tung | 13 Oct 2020 | 00:43:56 | |
How do you bounce back after hardship and trauma to regain financial control? Today I’m thrilled to have on the show Cherry Tung, a wealth coach. She helps people to build wealth beyond their nine to five with multiple income streams. She still has a full-time job with 16 income streams. In this conversation, Cherry shares how she realised that her dream 9-5 job with a Big 4 consultancy firm, was not in fact her dream at all. We discuss how she used her struggles and successes of breaking through the corporate income ceilings to help other employees just like her do the same. From being homeless and living in her car to building stable and diversified wealth, Cherry’s story will inspire you and bring you hope. Listen to this stirring conversation now. For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast ---- Are you feeling like you lack direction in your life, in your career or in your business and aren’t sure what you should be doing next? Check out the 5-day to ‘Discover Your Passion’ Challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life doing what you truly love at www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge | |||
| #80 How to Avoid Pilling Up Debt for Grad School and Make the Right Choices with Jolene Blackbourn | 06 Oct 2020 | 00:42:16 | |
How are you able to both save money and make the right choices in life? Well, I am excited to have on the show today Jolene Blackbourn, a senior Attorney who left her job at a Fortune almost-100 company to become a full-time life counselor to pre-law and law students. She helps them avoid as much debt as possible and make the right choices. She teaches her students how to be able to see where their path may lead & then decide whether or not to embark. Jolene helps pre-law and law students with their legal journey. She gives them advice regarding saving money, or even just more of the social-emotional aspect of whether being a lawyer is going to fit into what they want out of life. In this conversation, she shares how she went through her legal career, ended up representing companies, which she thought was totally against everything she had set out to do. Jolene’s purpose is to help people save them costs on their litigation.
Listen to this stirring conversation now. For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast
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| #115 Exposing How Businesses Profit at Society’s Expense with Chris Marquis | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:56:14 | |
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 environmental and societal costs while maximising profits for shareholders. He also highlights pioneering companies that are actively creating positive impacts, offering a roadmap for transformation. Chris shares his personal journey, his inspiration from students, and insights into corporate sustainable responsibility. If you're passionate about corporate sustainability, curious about how businesses can be a force for good or seeking inspiration to align your work with your values, this episode is a must-listen. #Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review of the podcast if you liked this episode.
More info about the podcast • Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/ • Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1 Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/ • Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/ Connect with Chris Marquis, the guest • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-marquis/ • Website: https://chrismarquis.com/ Related resources • Book: The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs by Christopher Marquis 🎁Free Download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/ | |||
| #79 Breaking Free From Debt Through Internal Transformation With Ramesha Nicole | 29 Sep 2020 | 00:33:57 | |
How to let go of what is keeping you hostage from experiencing personal wealth? I am in conversation today with Ramesha Nicole, an international teacher, transformational speaker and coach. She helps high achieving women shift their perspective on what it means to get free from their debt by giving them the tools needed to pay their debt off for real this time. In this conversation, she shares how her journey to freedom began after overcoming traumatic moments in her childhood. Ramesha’s purpose is to help people experience true freedom. She believes that debt freedom is not just breaking free from the financial bondage of money, but true freedom is in someone’s mental, emotional and physical state.
Listen to this high-spirited conversation with Ramesha. For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast
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| #78 Becoming A Millionaire: A Dream Come True with Rocky Lalvani | 22 Sep 2020 | 00:42:24 | |
I am excited to have on the show today Rocky Lalvani, a multimillionaire who has built wealth the old fashioned way, through an automated system. He helps business owners to make wise financial decisions and ensure that the business is profitable immediately, and everyone gets paid without the need to analyze financial reports. Rocky helps them to make better decisions on how they spend within their business appropriately by looking at their financials and makes sure that they are profitable. He wants to help people build a strong financial foundation so that they can take care of their families, serve their communities, and do what they love. In this conversation, he shares how his immigrant parents left their country with $25 in their pocket and how he made his dream come true to be a millionaire. Rocky’s purpose is to help people become wealthy and to keep more of their money. He believes that if we are going to put our time and effort into running any business, we should be rewarded.
Listen to this stirring conversation now. For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast
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| #77 The More Money You Have They More You Can Contribute to Support Others with Tina Van Leuven | 15 Sep 2020 | 00:56:06 | |
How do you upgrade your money mindset and realign your soul back to your life and business? In today's episode 77 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I'm excited to have with me on the show, Tina van Leuven, author of Money and Miracles and co-author of #1 Amazon bestsellers 'Choosing Happiness' and 'Cultivating Joy'. She has overcome self-doubt, fear of rejection and being a people pleaser and now she's helping creative entrepreneurs, healers and coaches to upgrade their money mindset and align their soul back to their life and business. The show notes of the episode are available at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast
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| #76 Why Women of Colour don’t Get VC Money and What to Do Instead with Shireen Jaffer | 08 Sep 2020 | 01:18:45 | |
In today’s episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Shireen Jaffa, CEO and founder of EDVO, a venture-backed education technology company to help people think better and learn better. They have raised 2.9 million and helped over 50,000 people navigate their careers and find meaningful work and have been recognized in Business Insider, Forbes, Fast Company, etc. She has started her first company, Skillify at 19, and bootstrapped it as a solo woman founder to profitability and implemented it within 220+ high schools and colleges. Shireen believes that it is important to empower people to think for themselves. In this powerful conversation, she shares her success as well as her tribulations in raising money as a woman of colour. More importantly, she reveals the mindset shift she had to make about money to succeed and why she became an investor herself. The show notes of the episode are available at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast
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| #75 You Are the Boss of Your Money. Make It Work for You with Christine Teh | 01 Sep 2020 | 00:45:09 | |
How do you become the boss of your own money? In this episode 75 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful life podcast, I’m excited to have Christine Teh on the show. She’s a personal finance coach, and she helps working professionals get their finances in order. She quit her job to become a full time personal financial coach. It took her nearly a month to hand over her resignation because she feared she would not be earning enough income to cover her living expenses. The show notes are available at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast If you are a purpose-driven entrepreneur looking to position as an authority in your industry, attract your ideal clients and impact the lives of millions globally, apply for a complimentary mini-brand audit call at www.francinebeleyi.com/audit.
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| #74 Untapped Strategies to Manage Your Personal Finance and Build Your Wealth with Olubunmi Samuel-Adeyemi | 25 Aug 2020 | 00:41:16 | |
How do you manage your money and build your personal wealth?
In today's episode 74 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Olubunmi Samuel-Adeyemi, aka The MoneyTherapist. She helps business and career professionals to manage their money better so that they can build personal wealth. Olubunmi is the first person with published academic research on Personal Finance in Nigeria. Her company LIMER Personal Finance has reached more than 5,000 people with financial literacy knowledge at all levels. In this conversation, she shares how she helps business and career professionals to get better at managing their own money and build personal wealth. Olubunmi purpose is to inspire people to more significant achievements. She believes that everyone can do better, no matter how well you're doing.
For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast If you are a purpose-driven entrepreneur looking to position as an authority in your industry, attract your ideal clients and impact the lives of millions globally, apply for a complimentary mini-brand audit call at www.francinebeleyi.com/audit.
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| #73 Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth with Dr Brad Klontz | 18 Aug 2020 | 00:42:30 | |
How do you view your financial status and your ability to achieve wealth stability?
In today's episode 73 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, and the first of Season 7 focusing on Money Mindset and Habits, I am in conversation with Dr. Brad Klontz. He is a clinical psychologist, founder of Financial Psychology Institute®, and an Associate Professor of Practice in Financial Psychology at Creighton University Heider College of Business. He is the author of 5 books on financial psychology. Dr Brad Klontz started out as a clinical psychologist and very quickly learned that money is the number one stressor in people’s lives regardless of a current pandemic or market downturn. He has dedicated his career to trying to understand why we are so crazy when it comes to money, why we self-destruct, and why we are programmed to do everything wrong when it comes to money In this thought-provoking conversation, you'll discover:
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| #72 Intro SEASON 7: Money Mindset & Empowering Habits to Live a Meaningful Life | 11 Aug 2020 | 00:09:08 | |
✨What are the unresolved money-mindset issues that are crippling your life and prevent you from living the life that you want? Are you afraid of selling or asking for money? Maybe you dread negotiating for what you're worth or asking for a premium price for your services or products. Whatever it is, if you have some unfinished business around money, you will love this upcoming season 7 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful life podcast. In this brand-new season, I will be focussing on Money mindset and the habits that prevent us from achieving what we want in life and how to create new empowering habits. My guests were once in debt of hundreds of thousands of dollars; they battled money mindset issues and worked hard to overcome their money challenges. They now have been able to start successful businesses while still in their 9 to 5 job, get out of debt, become millionaires, built millions of cash-flowing assets from scratch and added up to 16 streams of income whilst working in a job. But rather than keeping their secrets of success to themselves, they are now on a mission to helping others master their inner money game, build their wealth to grow and prosper. I am bringing you some of the best money-savvy experts for open and honest conversations about money to help you rebuild your money foundation on solid ground. They come from all the corners of the planet from Africa, Europe, America, India, China and Australia. They will help you uncover your money scripts, get rid of what no longer serves you and learn new empowering habits & strategies to take control of your financial future. I can’t wait to bring you my ground-breaking conversations of the season 7. So, tune in next Tuesday 18/08 to start bursting all the money myths & limiting beliefs that are holding you back; get super actionable tips to reset your money blueprint and live your best life now.
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| #71 You Only Live Once with Thomas Fabbri | 21 Jul 2020 | 01:17:42 | |
#71 You Only Live Once with Thomas Fabbri Do you believe that you have something to give to the world, but you're afraid to get it out there?
In today's episode 71 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Thomas Fabbri, Adventurer. He overcame three divorces, jail, drugs, alcohol, bankruptcy, homelessness, to go on to become a major airline captain, corporate helicopter pilot, author, speaker and fitness guru.
In this raw and honest conversation and the last episode of the season 6 you'll discover:
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| #70 Why We Should Stop Listening to the Experts with Megha Bradley (Part 2/2) | 14 Jul 2020 | 00:54:06 | |
"There are a lot of great advice and strategies, but none of the strategies works if you don't go and align with yourself". Are you feeling that you are becoming confused by what everyone else's thinks that you fail to trust your own authority? In today's episode 70 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am continuing my conversation with @Megha Bradley, a Business & Life Transformation Strategist. In this second part of our thought-provoking conversation, you'll discover:
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| #114 Leaders on a Mission - Season 10 intro | Francine Beleyi | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:03:31 | |
I’m excited to have you join me for Season 10 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast! "Leaders on a Mission" We’ll be delving into the personal journeys, impactful work, and visionary leadership of extraordinary individuals who are making a real difference in the world. Throughout this season, you’ll hear from leaders who are driving social change, empowering underserved communities, and challenging the way we think about business, innovation, and leadership. Each episode brings a unique perspective, with stories that will inspire you to take action and align your work with a deeper sense of purpose. Without giving too much away, I can promise you this: each episode is packed with insights, wisdom, and actionable advice from leaders who are not just talking about change—they’re making it happen. 🔸 So, whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or someone searching for your true path, there’s something in this season for everyone. 🔸 Make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast platform and here on Youtube, so you don't miss any episode, and get ready to be inspired! I can’t wait for you to hear these incredible stories.
Links 🎧Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast on Apple podcast, Spotify or any of your favourite podcast platforms 🔗 The show notes of the episode and the Youtube video are at https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast ✔️ Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/ ✔️ Connect with Francine Beleyi on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/ #MWMLpodcast #MeaningfulWork #PurposedrivenLeaders #LeadersonaMission | |||
| #69 Stepping in Your True Identity with Megha Bradley (Part 1/2) | 07 Jul 2020 | 00:56:32 | |
"There is a divine plan greater than what I can come up with." Megha Bradley How Do you Step in Your True Identity and Find the Courage to live your life purpose? In today's episode 69 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Megha Bradley, a Business & Life Transformation Strategist. She is a veteran entrepreneur and also a spiritual healer and teacher, and she uses this powerful combination to facilitate the healing and "next level" success strategy of ambitious business owners, coaches and healers. In this first part of our thought-provoking conversation, you'll discover:
For more information, visit www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, share it with your friends and leave me a review. I’d love to know more about you my listeners, please complete a short survey at https://bit.ly/3iDXdu3 If you are an entrepreneur with big ideas and a grand vision who struggle to attract your ideal clients and yearning to make an impact in the lives of thousands, apply for a complimentary mini-brand audit call with me at www.francinebeleyi.com/audit. | |||
| #68 You Can Rewrite Your Story with Amy Lynn Durham | 30 Jun 2020 | 00:55:01 | |
When was the last time you had fun in your workplace and felt fully vibrant and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table? In today's episode 68 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Amy Lynn Durham, Executive Coach & Leadership Development expert. She is the author of the book 'Create Magic At Work’. She uses her skills as a Corporate Mystic to bring Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to energize and transform the workplace. In this high-spirited conversation, you'll discover:
For more information, visit www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, share it with your friends and leave me a review. If you are an entrepreneur with big ideas and a grand vision who struggle to attract your ideal clients and yearning to make an impact in the lives of thousands, apply for a complimentary mini-brand audit call with me at www.francinebeleyi.com/audit.
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| #67 There is No Point in Dying if You Never Lived with Dr Wale Akinyemi | 22 Jun 2020 | 00:55:07 | |
Are you struggling to say 'No' to various solicitations to the detriment of what truly matters in your life? In today's episode 67 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Dr Wale Akinyemi, Chief Transformation Officer at PowerTalks. They help organisations with their leadership development and organisational culture. He is a speaker, author of 18 books, a newspaper columnist, a media personality and a passionate dreamer. Wale’s purpose is about transforming Africa one mind at a time. He believes that there is no point in dying if you never lived. In this spirited conversation, you'll discover:
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| #66 It's Time to Reignite the Spark in Your life with Andreea Vanacker | 16 Jun 2020 | 00:59:17 | |
How fulfilled are you with your life today on a scale from one to ten? In today's episode 66 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Dr Andreea Dutescu Vanacker, CEO at SPARKX5, entrepreneur, keynote, speaker and author. Andreea shares her journey and the key insights of her book 'Vitality: Life and Leadership insights'. In this sparkling conversation, you'll discover the 5 vitality areas to thrive in life and business and why Andreea is passionate about creating greater human fulfilment. For more information, visit www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, share it with your friends and leave me a review. If you are an entrepreneur with big ideas and a grand vision who struggle to attract your ideal clients and yearning to make an impact in the lives of millions, apply for a complimentary mini-brand audit call with me at www.francinebeleyi.com/audit.
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