Episodes
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
#124 Season 10 Finale: Leaders on a Mission - Insights That Will Inspire You
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
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 employment opportunities to ensuring accessible legal support for underrepresented founders, this season was full of lessons on purposeful leadership and social innovation.
Listen to Episode 124 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life to hear some of the most transformative conversations and discover the inspiration that Season 10 brought.
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/
Related resources
🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/
#MeaningfulWork #LeadersOnAMission #MWMLSeason10 #Entrepreneurship #Empowerment #Storytelling #Leadership #PurposeDriven
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
#123 Shaping the Future of Work with Fractional Leadership with Karina Mikhli
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
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 123 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, and the final of Season 10, I sit down with Karina Mikhli, a leader in this Fractional space, to share her journey and expertise.
Four years ago, Karina couldn’t have imagined the impact she would create in the world of fractional leadership.
Her journey has led her to an unexpected but powerful reality. Karina had already built an impressive career in publishing and operations but found herself drawn to something different—something more flexible and aligned with her passion for optimising businesses.
She discovered fractional leadership, a role that allowed her to help companies scale without being confined to a traditional executive job.
But she didn’t stop there.
Karina saw a need for a supportive network for fractional leaders, and so she founded @Fractionals United, now a vibrant community of nearly 11,000 members!
Like many entrepreneurs, Karina faced challenges—navigating self-doubt, building a community from scratch, and balancing work with her creative outlets.
This conversation will inspire anyone who’s considering the leap into fractional leadership or looking for ways to make a meaningful impact in their career.
🔊 Ready to dive into the future of work and learn how Karina’s mission is reshaping leadership?
Listen to Episode 123 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life to hear more about Karina’s journey from being born in Ukraine, transitioning from a high school teacher to becoming a fractional COO.
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 Karina Mikhli, the guest
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinamikhli/
• Website: https://www.karinamikhli.com/ | https://www.fractionalsunited.com/
Related resources
🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
#122 Unlocking Capital for African Startups with Ghita Zniber
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
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 player in the African startup ecosystem.
She delves into her mission to support entrepreneurs, particularly in Africa, and the personal values that guide her in both life and work.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about Ghita’s unique path to becoming a key player in the African startup ecosystem, how she’s helping startups to create meaningful impact and her advice for entrepreneurs to successfully pitch their businesses to investors.
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 Ghita Zniber, the guest
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghita-zniber-351a5290/
• Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kalys-ventures/
Related resources
🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/
#AfricanStartups #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #femalefounders
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
#121 Providing Legal Support to Underrepresented Founders with Aravinda Seshadri
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
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 success—she wanted to make a meaningful impact. Aravinda believes that legal support shouldn’t be a luxury for startups, especially those founded by underrepresented and marginalized entrepreneurs.
In episode 121 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, Aravinda Seshadri, Founding Partner of Venturous Counsel, shares her inspiring journey from Stanford to creating a unique law firm dedicated to supporting diverse founders in the tech industry.
We dive deep into her passion for social justice, the importance of diversity in startups, and practical advice for navigating the legal landscape as an entrepreneur.
Tune in to get inspired by Aravinda's story!
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 Aravinda Seshadri, the guest
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravindas/
• Website: https://www.venturouscounsel.com/
Related resources
🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/
Keywords: Aravinda Seshadri, Venturous Counsel, underrepresented founders, legal support, diversity in tech, startup law, venture capital, networking tips, intellectual property protection, mission-driven work.
#DiverseFounders #StartupLaw #VentureCapital #LegalAdvice
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
#120 Building thriving ecosystems for entrepreneurs in Africa with Karim Sy
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
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 entrepreneurship and technological innovation across Africa.
Join us as we explore Karim's fascinating journey, his mission to drive social change through open-source technology, and his vision for a collaborative future in Africa's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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 Karim Sy, the guest
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimsy/
- Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jokkolabs/
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
#119 The Power of Storytelling to Create Change with Dr Constance Scharff
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
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
- 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 Dr. Constance Scharff, the guest
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cscharff
- Website: https://www.constancescharff.com/
Related resources
🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
#118 From Social Justice to Social Entrepreneurship with Olatokunbo Ige
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
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/
Related resources
🎁Free Download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
#117 Creating Life-Changing Job Opportunities with Matt Parfitt
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
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
Related resources
🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
#116 Empowering African Talent for the Global Stage with Erefa Cocker
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
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/
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
#115 Exposing How Businesses Profit at Society’s Expense with Chris Marquis
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
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/
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
#114 Leaders on a Mission - Season 10 intro | Francine Beleyi
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
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
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
#113 The Best of Employee Advocacy: Key Moments Season 9
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
When considering employee advocacy or brand ambassador programs, organisations often assume:
⛔ It’s just employees sharing marketing on social media
⛔ It’s not relevant for managers and executives
⛔ It’s about continuously praising the company
⛔Tightly controlling the messaging of employee advocates is the key to success.
⛔ It’s only for sales and marketing staff
However, my guests in season 9 of my podcast Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life shared insights dispelling these myths and revealing the true potential of employee advocacy:
✅ Success requires share-worthy content and a culture where people enjoy working. (episode #104 Bradley Keenan)
✅ Allow people to proudly share what they're passionate about in your organisation (episode #105 Jessica Pharm)
✅ Executives should lead by example in sharing first online (episode #106 Michael Sørensen)
✅Invest in managers' abilities to form authentic relationships with their collaborators. (episode #109 Kristin Bell)
✅ Hire smart people who align with your values and support their wellbeing. People need to feel at home when working with you. (episode #108 Yao Azumah)
✅ Encourage self-belief and compassionate leadership. Stop, look and listen (episode #107 @Harpal Dhatt)
✅ Balance profits and human rights through human-centered technology. (episode #111 Fatima Roumate)
✅Coach managers to help employees navigate their careers and feel they belong. (episode #110 Antonia Bartels)
Done right, an employee advocacy program simply empowers people for a mutually beneficial partnership built on trust and care.
The old command-and-control mindsets misunderstand this potential.
But now you see the power of an authentic approach.
🎁Are you ready to learn how to start or strengthen your own employee advocacy journey?
Reach out https://www.francinebeleyi.com/call/
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/
Related resources.
• Take the free Personal Branding for Impact (PBI) test www.francinebeleyi.com/pbitest
• Download Whitepaper - Redesigning a Thriving Post-Pandemic Organization: How to Retain Your Talent & Turn Them into Your Biggest Advocates https://www.francinebeleyi.com/talentretention/
I appreciate all who joined me on this journey of exploring meaningful work and meaningful life.
See you in season 10!
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
#112 What Would You Do with a Billion UK Pounds?
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Before closing out season 9 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I revisit a key question I love asking my guests: If I gave you 1 billion pounds today, what would you do?
I ask this because it reveals our true motivations.
How often do we ask ourselves what we'd really want if money were no object?
This is how my guests this season answered. Their responses may surprise and motivate you!
Let’s Tune in
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/
Related resources.
- Take the free Personal Branding for Impact (PBI) test francinebeleyi.com/pbitest
- Download Whitepaper - Redesigning a Thriving Post-Pandemic Organization: How to Retain Your Talent & Turn Them into Your Biggest Advocates https://www.francinebeleyi.com/talentretention/
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
#111 Preserving Human Creativity in the AI Age with Fatima Roumate
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
As AI takes over more repetitive tasks, what unique human abilities remain irreplaceable at work?
In this episode, #111 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, we explore how leaders can nurture human skills, creativity, and meaning in an increasingly tech-driven workplace.
My guest, Fatima Roumate, is a professor at the University Mohammed V in Morocco. Her research focuses on the international relations and legal implications of AI.
Inspired by her father's stories of fighting colonialism as a child, Fatima decided to study international relations to understand global issues. She then realized how technology is a crucial connecting point between different fields and focused her research on international relations and technology.
Key Highlights:
- Fatima wants to contribute to creating a better future for all. Her focus is on how AI impacts international relations, international law, and sustainable development.
- We discuss her background in teaching, research on AI, and dedication to women's empowerment. She highlights how AI influences higher education as both a tool and potential competitor.
- She emphasizes considering the international implications of AI across fields like international relations, law, and sustainable development.
- We discuss the workplace transformation due to AI and the need for an integrated approach across philosophy, psychology etc. to understand human-AI relations, not just technologically.
- She recommends organizations invest in human skills and maintain human control of AI to balance profits and human rights. A human-centered approach and ethics in AI can help manage the industry 4.0 to 5.0 transition.
This thoughtful conversation provides guidance on empowering human values and principles in an increasingly tech-driven workplace.
More info about the podcast
- Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
- Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1
Connect with Fatima Roumate
- LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatima-roumate-17193920/
- Publications https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fatima-Roumate
Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host.
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
- Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
#110 Becoming a Talent Destination with Antonia Bartels
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
“When people thrive, the organisation thrive.”
In this episode #110, I’m joined by Antonia Bartels, director at Randstad RiseSmart. With a focus on coaching and career transition, Antonia advocates for creating a work environment where employees not only excel but feel at home. She believes that this leads to greater talent mobility, innovation, and retention within organisations.
Antonia brings her expertise in career navigation and coaching to global businesses, emphasising the importance of engaged and happy employees.
Key Highlights
✅ Even in challenging economic conditions, organisations need to recognise the need to remain a talent destination. Antonia outlines the essential conditions for achieving this status.
✅ Understanding and meeting individual needs leads to heightened engagement and productivity among team members.
✅ Antonia stresses the critical role of respect and alignment with organisational values during times of redundancies, as this influences the organisation's reputation.
✅ She explains why treating employees well throughout their journey with the company is essential for cultivating them into effective brand ambassadors.
✅ We explore the importance of equipping managers to engage in coaching conversations and ultimately become effective coaches themselves.
Join us in this insightful conversation as we delve into the strategies for organisations to not only attract top talent but also retain and nurture it.
More info about the podcast
- Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
- Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1
Connect with Antonia Bartels
Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host.
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
- Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
#109 Empowerment Through Employee Advocacy with Kristin Bell
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
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:
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Our discussion touches on how many organizations are setting diversity hiring goals without addressing the internal work needed.
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Kristen emphasizes the need for creating brave spaces in the workplace and what that entails.
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She introduces her platforms: CultureCite, designed to help employees navigate unfair workplace experiences, and ReviewTailor, a performance management software utilizing AI to generate equitable reviews.
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She believes that Employee Advocacy can be a critical element in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a positive work environment, and advocating for underrepresented groups.
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Kristin shares a poignant moment where she was a conduit, providing someone with the opportunity to get a foot in the door.
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.
More info about the podcast
- Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
- Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1
Connect with Kristin Bell
- Kristin Bell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinlbell/
- Co-founder Laneisha Roberts https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanroberts
www.LinkedIn.com/company/CultureCite
https://www.facebook.com/culturecite
www.LinkedIn.com/company/ReviewTailor
https://www.facebook.com/TryReviewTailor
Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
- Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
#108 Why Companies and Employees Have to Grow Together
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
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
- Azumah underlines the significance of personal branding and employee advocacy at Kya.
- Joining the conversation is Sylvie Shikpe, the driving force behind Kya Energy Group's commercial and marketing strategies. She's also the Executive Director of the Kya Foundation, dedicated to positive social change.
- Discover how Kya empowers its employees and supports initiatives that go beyond business.
- We delve into the impactful personal branding and employee advocacy training and coaching I delivered to the management team, and the impressive results they're already achieving.
- Prof acknowledges that providing training to staff is essential to enhance employee engagement and loyalty, but it's not the sole factor in retaining them.
Join us in this enlightening conversation as we explore how Kya Energy Group is lighting the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.
More info about the podcast
- Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
- Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1
Connect with Kya Energy Group
- LinkedIn Yao Azoumah https://www.linkedin.com/in/yao-azoumah-96b1435b/
- LinkedIn Sylvie Shikpe https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvieshikpe/
- Website https://www.kya-energy.com/
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kya.energy/
Connect with Francine Beleyi
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
- Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
#107 Cultivating Kindness: A Recipe for Growth with Harpal Dhatt
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
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
- Harpal shared how she realised the power of compassion in alleviating suffering.
- She believes that kindness is a powerful force for growth and how to use the KIND model to reduce stress and burnout.
- She struggled to explain compassion to others and eventually found that kindness was a more universally understood concept.
- Harpal emphasizes that being kind to oneself is the first step to being kind to others.
- She shares how she used the Kindness menu as exercises during the covid 19 pandemic in organisations.
- We also discussed how creating a culture of kindness can boost employee engagement and turn them into strong brand ambassadors.
More info about the podcast
- Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
- Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1
Connect with Harpal Dhatt
- LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/harpaldhatt/
- Website kindnesschef.com
- Transforming Trauma by Doctor James Gordon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Transforming-Trauma-Discovering-Wholeness-Healing/dp/1529398126
Connect with Francine Beleyi
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
- Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
#106 Breaking Down Silos via Employee Advocacy with Michael Soerensen
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
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:
- Many companies overlook the potential of the content they create, as only a small fraction reaches social media.
- Through employee advocacy, companies have the opportunity to tap into their employees' extensive networks, expanding their message to a broader audience.
- Companies with a workforce of at least 100 employees should seriously consider adopting a platform for employee advocacy.
- Employee advocacy empowers employees to showcase their thought leadership, expertise, and influence within their respective industries, transforming them into influential advocates for the company brand.
- Discover why employee advocacy has become a crucial metric for brand health.
Tune in to gain invaluable insights into the transformative potential of employee advocacy in shaping a stronger brand presence.
More info about the podcast
- Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
- Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1
Connect with Michael Soerensen
- LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-h-soerensen/
- Website https://sociuu.com/
Connect with Francine Beleyi
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
- Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
#105 Be Prepared to Be Uncomfortable with Jessica Pharm
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
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
- Jessica stresses the significance of expressing your authentic self and speaking up in the workplace.
- Employee ambassadors play a crucial role in educating others about diverse cultures and backgrounds by sharing their own experiences and perspectives. This amplifies the voices of marginalized groups and cultivates a more diverse and inclusive atmosphere.
- It is essential for companies to invest in the training and support of employee ambassadors, as they can significantly impact the company's branding, recruitment initiatives, and overall employee engagement.
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
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
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
- Employee advocacy 1.0 focused on using employees as billboards for the company's marketing content, while Employee Advocacy 2.0 enables employees to advocate for themselves and build their personal brands.
- Employee advocacy gives employees permission to be active on social media and become recognised experts in their fields.
- Bradley explains that some companies are more willing to hire external influencers than invest in their own employees as ambassadors because it's easier to hire them and there's less risk involved.
Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
#103 What’s Needed to Transform Employees into Advocates
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
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.
Monday Sep 11, 2023
94 Can Money Buy You Freedom with Caitriona_Ellis
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
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.
In this conversation, we talked about
- How going through a divorce during the pandemic was a significant and emotional experience and how Caitriona realised the big financial piece that was missing when she thought she had a good financial foundation
- The framework she now uses with 5 Clues to Financial Wellness Success to help women become financially savvy.
- What to do if you have taken the plunge and quit your job? What might you need to consider for your next steps?
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.
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
#102Takeaway 8 S8: The Great Resignation – Creating a Great Employee Experience
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
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.
- Listen to episode 92 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/92-connecting-people-to-their-purpose-with-jennifer-webb-de-comarmond/
- For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
#101 Takeaway 7 S8 – The Great Resignation - Break the Cycle and Start Over
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
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.
- Listen to episode 91 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/91-be-our-own-authority-with-meredith-keith-chirch/
- For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
#100 Takeaway 6 S8 – The Great Resignation - The End of an Era
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
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.
- Listen to episode 89 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/89-finding-your-path-after-a-life-changing-event-with-manish-bundhun/
- For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
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/
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
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.
- Listen to episode 88 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/88-what-is-the-value-of-women-at-work-with-susan-popoola/
- For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
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.
- Listen to episode 94 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/94-can-money-buy-you-freedom-with-caitriona-ellis/
- For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
#96 Takeaway 2 S8 - The Great Resignation - People Are No Longer Willing to Put Up
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
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.
- Listen to episode 87 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/87-go-make-the-change-you-want/
- For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
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.
- Listen to episode 93 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/93-work-hard-and-be-nice-to-people-with-nicole-townsend/
- For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
#93 Work Hard and Be Nice to People with Nicole Townsend
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
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.
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
#92 Connecting People to their Purpose with Jennifer Webb de Comarmond
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
- Have you ever wondered why people-centric organisations are also high performing organisations?
- Do you ask yourself how organisations can move from a repressive command-and-control style and build trust with employees, especially after the great resignation?
- Do you think that it's high time that employee experience becomes a key priority for organisations, as is customer experience at least or even higher?
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.
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
#91 Be Your Own Authority with Meredith Keith-Chirch
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
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.
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
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.
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
#89 Finding Your Path After a Life-Changing Event with Manish Bundhun
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
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.
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
#88 What Is the Value of Women at Work with Susan Popoola
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
“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.
Monday Jan 24, 2022
#87 Go Make the Change You Want with Akhtar Badshah
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
“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
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
#86 The Great Re-evaluation - Intro season 8
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
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
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
#85 Your Journey of Wealth Empowerment Starts Here With Alison Brown
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
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
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Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
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
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Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
#83 How Do You Shift Your Mindset That Keeps You Broke with DeShena Woodard
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
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
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Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
#82 How to Get to the Root Cause of Your Money Problems with Jane Ysadora
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
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
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Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
#81 Regaining Financial Control After Trauma with Cherry Tung
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
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
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Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
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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Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
#79 Breaking Free From Debt Through Internal Transformation With Ramesha Nicole
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
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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Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
#78 Becoming A Millionaire: A Dream Come True with Rocky Lalvani
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
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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Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
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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Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
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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Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
#75 You Are the Boss of Your Money. Make It Work for You with Christine Teh
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
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
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