Meet Ibukun, the founder of Kindled Purpose - a career coaching and youth development consultancy dedicated to helping young people navigate their career journeys and unlock their full potential.In this episode of Founders Outlook, Ibukun shares the story behind starting Kindled Purpose, what inspired her to focus on youth empowerment, and how she's built a business around guiding the next generation through critical career decisions. From resume writing to interview strategies and personal growth, Ibukun breaks down her approach to making a real impact in young people's lives.

What We Cover:

The inspiration behind starting Kindled PurposeChallenges of building a career coaching consultancy

How Kindled Purpose helps young people, leaders and professionals with career decisions

Ibukun's journey as a founder and what lead her to start her business

Advice for aspiring who want to pivot in their career

Connect with Ibukun:

Website: https://kindledpurpose.comInstagram: @coach.ibukunAbout Founders Outlook: Founders Outlook is where entrepreneurs, business owners, and founders share their real stories - the struggles, wins, and lessons learned on the journey to building something meaningful. Subscribe for authentic conversations with diverse voices in entrepreneurship.

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00:00 - 02:25 Introduction

02:25 - 03:42 What pushed you to start Kindled Consulting

03:42 - 05:15 What is the first truth you share with professionals when they are unsure of their career pivot

05:15 - 06:03 What is the biggest mind shift for leaders

06:03 - 07:00 Leading people is the most difficult task

07:00 - 07:32 How to own it as a leader

07:32 - 08:16 The mindshift for immigrants who want to start their career

08:16 - 11:25 Some professionals are confused on what they want career wise

11:25 - 13:38 Do you have a personal experience that made you pivot into career coaching

13:38 - 14:30 Pregnancy and career pivot

14:30 - 15:29 You can be ambitious but you need to start from somewhere

15:29 - 16:32 It's okay to start again

16:32 - 17:27 What has been the most challenging part of starting a consulting company

17:27 - 18:02 You need to put in the work because your success is in your hands

18:02 - 19:22 How is your client journey like

19:22 - 20:20 We also do interview coaching

20:20 - 21:44 We help you overcome the fear of not getting a job during an interview

21:44 - 22:20 People tremble during interviews

22:20 - 22:52 Coping mechanisms during interviews

22:52 - 23:53 Stay within the scope of the interview question

23:53 - 27:03 We teach kids about career paths from grade 27:03 - 28:51 Teenagers listen to other people other than their parents

28:51 - 29:00 Conclusion

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Fashion designer or tailor? What's the difference? In this episode, Zineri's founder breaks down her creative process, from finding inspiration in fabric to delivering custom designs fast. She shares her journey to Canada, how she learned to make clothes, and what it really takes to start a fashion brand from scratch.Whether you're searching for how to become a fashion designer, looking for fashion business ideas, or interested in starting a custom clothing brand, this conversation covers the real challenges and wins of building a fashion business without formal training.What You'll Learn:1. The difference between fashion design and tailoring2. How to start a fashion brand with no experience3. Finding design inspiration and sourcing quality fabric4. Building a fast-turnaround custom clothing business5. Common mistakes new fashion designers makePerfect for aspiring fashion designers, fashion entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about the clothing business.🔔 Subscribe for more founder stories

How do you solve the student housing crisis? Build a tech platform that creates trust.Jean Bruce Koua, co-founder of Elev Homes, shares how he built a marketplace connecting students with verified, quality housing. This episode covers the entire founder journey—from identifying a broken market to building algorithms that match students with trusted landlords and compatible roommates.Learn about:- Validating startup ideas before building- Creating two-sided marketplace businesses- Building trust in peer-to-peer platforms- PropTech and real estate technology- Scaling from zero to thousands of users- Lessons from launching a student-focused startupPerfect for entrepreneurs, students, and anyone interested in real estate innovation and startup growth strategies.Guest: , Jean Bruce Koua - Co-Founder of Elev HomesWebsite: elevhomes.ca#StudentHousing #StartupPodcast #PropTech #Entrepreneurship #RealEstate #FounderStory

In this conversation, Juliet Ochu speaks with Ryan Jackson, a district manager at ADP, about the complexities of payroll management for businesses of all sizes. Ryan shares his background in helping small and medium businesses navigate employment standards, health and safety, and payroll. He emphasizes the importance of understanding payroll needs regardless of company size and discusses the tools and services ADP offers to assist businesses in managing payroll efficiently. The conversation also touches on the significance of being proactive in payroll management to avoid costly mistakes and the benefits of utilizing ADP's services for both local and international payroll compliance.To get in touch with Ryan - ryan.jackson@adp.com

Takeaways1. Ryan has extensive experience helping businesses with payroll and HR issues.2. Many business owners are unaware of the complexities of payroll management.3. ADP offers services for businesses of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 250 companies.4. Businesses must understand their payroll needs before hiring employees or contractors.5. International payroll can be managed effectively with ADP's global partnerships.6. Proactive payroll management can save businesses from costly mistakes.7. ADP provides both tools for self-management and fully managed payroll services.8. Business owners can focus on growth by outsourcing payroll management.9. Understanding tax compliance is essential for all businesses, regardless of size.ADP offers complimentary business reviews to help owners understand their payroll needs.

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Payroll Solutions

00:34 Ryan's Background and Experience

02:55 Understanding Payroll Needs for Different Business Sizes

05:17 Navigating International Payroll and Compliance

08:05 ADP's Services and How They Can Help

09:49 Proactive vs Reactive Payroll Management

11:49 Final Thoughts and Contact Information1

3:51 Goodbye

Sound Bites

"You have someone here in me."

"There's no one size fits all."

"You don't know what you don't know."

Ever wondered what it REALLY takes to start a beverage company from scratch? In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Zohbo Group Chidera, who shares her unfiltered journey of building a hibiscus-based beverage brand. From finding suppliers to perfecting her flavour profile and navigating the packaging nightmare, she's holding nothing back.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, food & beverage enthusiast, or just love a good success story, this conversation is packed with golden insights you won't find anywhere else.💡 What we cover:✅ The moment she decided to start her beverage business✅ How she sources raw hibiscus leaves (and where!)✅ The real cost of packaging and branding✅ Creating flavours customers actually want to buy✅ Challenges nobody warns you about in the beverage industry✅ Her advice for aspiring beverage entrepreneurs🎯 Perfect for:→ Aspiring entrepreneurs & startup founders→ Food & beverage business owners→ Anyone curious about the beverage industry→ People looking for real business inspiration (not the filtered version)💬 Drop a comment: What would YOUR dream beverage business be? Let's chat!👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly founder stories, business tips, and real talk about entrepreneurship!⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Meet the Zobho Group Founder01:49 - What Makes Zobho a Mocktail? (Non-Alcoholic Beverage Explained)02:46 - Why Hibiscus (Zobo)? Choosing the Perfect Base Ingredient03:47 - The Inspiration Story: How Zobho Group Was Born04:33 - Marketing Strategy: Selling Beverages in the Canadian Market05:28 - Biggest Challenge Starting a Beverage Company06:24 - Where to Buy Zobho Products (Online & In Stores)07:24 - Creating the Perfect Flavour Profile: Taste Development Process09:11 - Founder's Favorite Zobho Flavor Revealed09:48 - Sourcing Raw Materials: Where We Get Our Hibiscus10:16 - Sustainable Packaging: The Story Behind PET Recycled Bottles12:00 - Vision for the Future: Where Zobho Will Be in 5 Years12:32 - Most Effective Marketing Strategy for Beverage Brands14:38 - What Motivates This Entrepreneur Daily16:44 - Question for the Next Founder17:15 - Founder's Spotlight & Final Thoughts#entrepreneur #beveragebusiness #founderstory #smallbusiness #startupjourney #businessowner #zobhogroup #entrepreneurship #beverageindustry #businesspodcast #startabusiness #businessinspiration #foodandbeverage #hibiscustea #businesstips #entrepreneurlife"

Most people don't realize how serious dental health really is. 🦷💀 In this eye-opening conversation, De Simi of Flourish Dental Edmonton shares her journey from dental school to building her own clinic — AND reveals the life-threatening complications that can happen when you skip dental care (yes, including septic shock).

Whether you're interested in healthcare, thinking about starting your own business, or just want to protect your health, this episode is packed with insights you need to hear.

What we cover:

✅ Why dental health affects your entire body

⚠️ How infections can escalate to septic shock

🚀 Her journey from employee to business owner

💡 Real advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in ANY field🎯 What she wishes she knew before starting

Drop a 🦷 if you learned something new!

#DentalHealth #Entrepreneur #FounderStory #HealthMatters #BusinessAdvice #SmallBusiness #StartupJourney #HealthcareEntrepreneur #DentalCare #SepticShock"

Dr. Simi explains why taking care of your teeth and gums should be a top priority. From preventing serious health issues to boosting your confidence, dental health plays a vital role in how you live every day.

Thinking about becoming a dentist? 🦷 In this video, Dr. Simi shares valuable advice for anyone considering a career in dentistry. From the education journey to daily responsibilities, she highlights what it really takes to succeed as a dental professional.

Whether you’re a student exploring healthcare careers or already on the path to dental school, this video gives you practical insights and motivation to pursue dentistry with confidence.