What if the life you’re searching for is not outside you, but already within you?

In this episode of The ReadyforWork Podcast with Tom-Chris Emewulu, originally recorded during Tom-Chris Emewulu's 2024 Guinness World Record Interview Marathon, Tom-Chris sat down with Ama Duncan, a corporate trainer, coach, entrepreneur, and founder of The Fabulous Woman Network, with over 20 years of experience in personal and professional development.

Ama shared her journey from constantly seeking fulfilment through external achievements to discovering that she was already enough. She reflected on the experiences that shaped her, the role of purpose and community in her growth, and why self-discovery is an ongoing journey rather than a destination.

She also opened up about the habits that keep her grounded—from journaling, prayer and exercise to intentional relationships—and explained how her experiences with subtle gender stereotypes in the workplace inspired her to amplify the stories and contributions of African women.

In this episode:

• Why external achievements don't always create fulfilment
• The journey of finding yourself and living with purpose
• Daily habits that support clarity, growth and consistency
• Lessons from entrepreneurship, community and personal development
• Why telling women's stories can challenge limiting stereotypes

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How can volunteering and internships help you build a career, gain experience, and open doors you never expected?

In this episode of The ReadyforWork Podcast with Tom-Chris Emewulu, originally recorded during Tom-Chris Emewulu's 2024 Guinness World Record Interview Marathon, Tom-Chris sat down with Ike Nwibe, a community development and nonprofit leader based in Canada, to discuss his career journey, the power of volunteering, and how young professionals can intentionally build experience beyond the traditional classroom.

Ike shared how his volunteering journey began shortly after high school and eventually took him across different countries, including the UK and the Philippines, where he gained practical experience, built international networks, and developed skills that continued to shape his career. He also explained how volunteering helped create opportunities for him in Canada, from securing educational opportunities to gaining his first roles in the nonprofit sector.

The conversation also explored the importance of knowing where you want your career to go, developing the competencies required for your desired field, and using volunteering or internships strategically when your current job doesn't align with your long-term goals. Ike reflected on his progression from frontline work to case management, supervision, management, and eventually executive leadership.

For young people, Ike emphasized the value of developing skills beyond academics, making yourself available for opportunities, building diverse experiences, and developing a global perspective that can help you navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

In this episode:

• How volunteering opened unexpected career opportunities
• Why internships can help you transition into a new career
• Building experience when your current job isn't your long-term goal
• Developing skills beyond academic qualifications
• The value of international exposure, networking, and global perspectives

About the show:

The ReadyforWork Podcast with Tom-Chris Emewulu brings you exclusive conversations and practical insights to grow your mindset, money, productivity, and well-being. Subscribe now and don't miss the next episode!

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• LinkedIn: Ike Nwibe

How do you break into the media industry? What happens when the platform disappears — who are you without the microphone? And how do you build a media career that outlasts the moment?

In this episode of The ReadyforWork Podcast with Tom-Chris Emewulu, originally recorded during Tom-Chris Emewulu's 2024 Guinness World Record Interview Marathon, Tom-Chris sat down with Linzy Joy Nkrumah-Gentle, a Ghanaian media personality and broadcaster with over a decade of experience in Ghanaian radio and television, where they discussed her unlikely path into broadcasting, the unpredictable realities of live media, and what it takes to build a career that lasts beyond the spotlight.

Linzy shared how a mentor's six-month dare pushed her from real estate marketing into a radio internship at YFM in 2016, and how she worked her way from admin and part-time co-host to now managing YTV and co-producing the Leaderboard Series.

She opened up about the chaos that comes with live broadcasting — from an internet outage mid-interview with Wode Maya in front of thousands of viewers, to the frustratingly common experience of guests not showing up — and how she's learned to stay composed and finish the show no matter what goes wrong behind the scenes.

The conversation closed on Linzy's biggest reflection for young media professionals: that visibility is not the same as longevity. She talked about the importance of aligning every opportunity with your long-term goal, and building something — a community, a platform, a body of work — that exists beyond whatever seat or spotlight you currently hold.

In this episode:

• Linzy's unconventional path from real estate marketing to radio, sparked by a mentor's dare
• The realities of live broadcasting — technical failures, no-show guests, and staying composed on air
• Managing YTV and co-producing the Leaderboard Series while still hosting on radio
• Why "Who are you without the platform?" is the most important question in media
• Advice for young professionals: align opportunities with your end goal, and build beyond the mic

About the show:

The ReadyforWork Podcast with Tom-Chris Emewulu brings you exclusive conversations and practical insights to grow your mindset, money, productivity, and well-being. Subscribe now and don't miss the next episode!

• Learn more about ReadyforWork: readyforwork.africa

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• LinkedIn: Linzy Joy Nkrumah-Gentle
• Instagram: linzy__joy
• YouTube: The Linzy Joy