Brainy Days

On this episode, Mike and Nana interview serial Ghanaian entrepreneur Elikem Wellington.  Elikem has launched several ventures in the past 10 years ranging from event planning agencies, to shipping and logistic companies, to a phone accessory hub.  Elikem shares what makes all this possible and talks about certain mindset shifts you have to have to be successful in business regardless of how old you are. Check out Elikem here → https://twitter.com/LokiDidThat Join our community of African entrepreneurs here → https://www.brainstormafrica.com/inner-circle/

On this episode, Mike and Nana interview seasoned pharmacist and entrepreneur Apothecary Andy. They take a look at the business world and how to mix good health practices into it so you can live longer and do business longer.   Check out Andy's profile here > https://www.instagram.com/apothecaryshots/   Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com

In this episode, Mike and Nana speak with renowned marketing strategist Patty the Strategist to discuss the role of strategy in entrepreneurship.   Patty is an experienced coach and consultant for businesses trying to penetrate the digital space. Here's a link to her socials https://www.instagram.com/pattythestrategist/   Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com

This is a recording from a Twitter Space Conversation we had a while back on the topic of the newly implemented e-levy in Ghana. Mike and Nana were joined by social and business influencers who are also friends of the podcast. William Duncan, Desmond Bredu, Elikem Wellington, Dieudonne, and other young Ghanaian entrepreneurs who are doing amazing work all showed up to have this conversation with the boys. This is the second part of the two-part conversation.   Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com

This is a recording from a Twitter Space Conversation we had a while back on the topic of the newly implemented e-levy in Ghana. Mike and Nana were joined by social and business influencers who are also friends of the podcast. William Duncan, Desmond Bredu, Elikem Wellington, Dieudonne, and other young Ghanaian entrepreneurs who are doing amazing work all showed up to have this conversation with the boys. This is the first part of the two-part conversation.   Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com  

In this episode, Mike and Nana chat with Spear Capital founder and CEO William Duncan about business capital and how to effectively manage the resources your business has no matter the size.  Connect with William on Twitter here https://twitter.com/s8kyi Find out more about Spear Capital here spearcapitaladvisory.com   Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com  

On this episode, Mike and Nana talk with Jason Horby, Founder of JXMA.co in the UK, about the differences and similarities of working with people from different enthnographic backgrounds. Connect with Jason here  → https://www.instagram.com/jasonhorby/ Listen to his podcast here https://www.instagram.com/dailydoseofboss/    

If you're interested in joining our Inner Circle Community, this is the link to the application form. https://forms.gle/mU4Vuqmbzr4kY7vG9   Customer Experience makes or breaks your business. This episode breaks down the topic of customer experience and provides steps to stay untop of your game. To help Mike and Nana deliver the magic is Maureen Atebawone. Maureen is a Customer Experience Trainer and the Founder of Bawoni Consult.  Bawoni Consult is a firm set up with the main aim of helping businesses grow through customer experience. She's also a member of the West African Association of Customer Service Professionals.  Connect with her: Web: www.bawoniconsult.com (http://www.bawoniconsult.com/) IG:  @bawoniconsult Twitter: @bawoniconsult

If you're interested in joining our Inner Circle Community, this is the link to the application form. https://forms.gle/mU4Vuqmbzr4kY7vG9     Maame Fosua is the Founder of Hallel Inc., one of the fastest growing online book stores in Ghana. She's scaling her business fast and is venturing into other ventures while still in her final year pursuing her undergrad at Ashesi University. She shares some valuable tips for those wanting to start their online stores. Connect with Maame here > https://www.linkedin.com/in/maame-fosua-akonnor-962200166/ Check out Hallel here > https://www.instagram.com/hallel.inc/          

Selling is the lifeline to your business. No business can survive without this. In this episode, Michael Lawson and Nana Yaw-Ofori-Atta dissect selling and take a look at some best practices to help you level up your selling.   Join The Inner Circle community waitlist with this link https://forms.gle/Jmd4MaQF6DcvitEm8    

PART 2 This is a Twitter Space recording of a conversation Michael and Nana have with Ghanaian based digital artist, Georgette Asiedu.  In this part, we wrap up the conversation and have a few visitors pop in to support Georgette and help educate us on the NFTs space. Find out more about Georgette here > https://znap.link/kingfikser   Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com

PART 1 This is a Twitter Space recording of a conversation Michael and Nana have with Ghanaian based digital artist, Georgette Asiedu.  In this part, we take a deep dive into her journey and start looking at the fundamentals of what an NFT is. Find out more about Georgette here > https://znap.link/kingfikser   Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com

In this episode Mike and Nana interview Mildred about her journey so far as a social influencer and master of the french language.  Reach out to her on Twitter >https://twitter.com/JeSuisDAMN__ Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com

Twitter is a very powerful social media platform gaining so much popularity in our part of the world. What does this mean for individuals here? What about the many businesses?  Mike and Nana break down the “Twitter craze” and what exactly it means for its users. Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com  

In 2022, our aim is to help as many brands and individuals create powerful social media campaigns to help generate as much traction and attention as possible. Mike and Nana run us through 5 ways to help interested persons improve their social media campaigns.  Take a listen!   Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000 www.brainstormafrica.com  

Starting anything can be very scary. Filled with uncertainty and a lot of “what if's”. What to do, how to do it and who you are doing it for are very important questions you need to answer. Mike and Nana walk you through some important things to look out for when starting a Podcast.  Take note and crush it! Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com  

Welcome to 2022! Never too late to wish you a happy new year from the entire team at Brainstorm Africa. In this week's episode, Mike and Nana recap 2021 and all it came with for them. What it meant to them and some lessons they picked from the previous year. They also looked at what they are looking forward to in 2022. Looking for an amazing community of industrious young people? Join the inner circle today. Apply for our January cohort here>  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeE1YV5sgBKEVa0Fg-T0JIbVOOPoLvkW9iLTqnqdlJiNQWnUQ/viewform

In this episode, Mike and Nana interview David Adu-Amoani, the Founder of Stockshop. It's a tech startup aimed at helping finance and support vendors that use their platform to sell their products. We discuss taking opportunities whenever they present themselves and how to avoid missing out on key moments in your life.   Contact David here > https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dieudonne-adu-amoani-170b1514a/   Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com    

Mike and Nana are joined by CEO and Founder of Tribe Of God, Jude Dontoh. Tribe of God is a thriving clothing brand in Ghana and in this episode, Jude shares how he overcame some early mistakes in his career and how they play a major role in who he is today.   Check out his business page here https://www.instagram.com/tribeofgod/   Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com

Mike and Nana are joined by Makafui Ayimey, Founder and Lead of the Accra Goods Market. Makafui shares some insights into how he set up the market, how runs this business as a side hustle to his main job and the struggles he faces daily to make their events amazing every single time using the power of branding.

Mike and Nana are joined by popular Ghanaian photographer and content creator, Lawrence Kayku, as they discuss his journey into business, the risks he took and the lessons he learned on the way.   Check out his work here> https://www.instagram.com/_ghog/ Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com     We have a gift for you! Grab this FREE Report where I show you the top 5 secrets nobody tells you about building a brand  

In this episode, Michael and Nana are joined by the illustrious, Nathan Quao. They discuss overlapping theories revolving around imposter syndrome and self-doubt and share various stories of how they each personally overcame this struggle.   Contact Nathan on his twitter> https://twitter.com/nathan_quao     Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com    

On this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing young actor and content creator, Chidera David. We took a deep dive into his journey so far and looked some practical things young actors can do to maximise their attention on social media.   Contact Chidera here > https://twitter.com/CHIDERAHDAVID Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com  

In this episode of Brainy Days, Nana and Mike have the pleasure of interviewing Christabel Adansi -- Founder and Head Chef of Pancakery, a startup food brand that is turning heads in the Ghanaian culinary industry.  We launch into her journey of cooking and discussing how she's able to transfer her life's values into her business. - Check out Pancakery here > https://www.instagram.com/pancakery___/ Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com  

Mike and Nana are joined by award-winning student entrepreneur and leader, Edem Yegbe, to discuss the value of capital in a business.    Edem shares insights into how he ran businesses as a student and how entrepreneurship is not as glamourous as people think it is. Find Edem on LinkedIn at > https://www.linkedin.com/in/edem-yegbe/   Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com  

This week, Mike and Nana are joined by young writer and youtube content creator Audrey Obuobisa-Darko, to discuss formal education in the country and its role in the lives of young people.   Check out Audrey's content here  https://www.youtube.com/c/AudreyObuobisaDarko   Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com  

Mike and Nana are joined by David Osei, a notable creative entrepreneur, to discuss how creatives, and young people alike, can leverage certain aspect so their lives and transform their businesses for the better.     Say hi to David > https://twitter.com/thedavidosei Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com  

After a long and impromptu hiatus, the boys are back to recap the month-long break and the benefits/negatives gained during this period of inactivity.  Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com  

Last week, Mike took us through his key advice to his younger self.  This week Nana opens up on his! And you'd be definitely interested in what he has to say!  

Michael goes in on this episode. He shares a simple framework you can use to get rid of negative thoughts you tell about yourself. This is part one of the series. Nana would be doing the part 2 next week.

Mike and Nana are joined by Dennis Mingle, a young creative entrepreneur and pro content creator, to discuss some key principles they each hold dear to themselves. These key principles are used in life and in business in general. Check out Dennis' Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/mingl_e/  

Mike and Nana are joined by Pro Graphic Designer, Marcel Kojo Gyan to discuss the power of design in today's world. They look at the transformation of design over the years and how beneficial it is to our everyday lives. Marcel is the Creative Director for Accra Studios and has heavy experience in creative design, product design, and branding.   Contact Kojo here https://www.instagram.com/marcelkgyan/  

Mike and Nana are joined by student social entrepreneur, Isaac Attuah as they discuss the major technological shifts that have happened in Ghana in the past 12 months.

In this second part, the conversation gets a little deeper and more personal with the team while they shed some real insight into what drives people and how to align yourself with those drives as a leader. 

This is Part 1 of 2. Mike and Nana are joined by Ernest Coleman, a young serial entrepreneur, to discuss the true meaning of management and how proper management can be your key to business success.

Mike and Nana discuss the benefits of staying top of mind in your network and strategies they use to keep sharing

In this episode, Mike shares some insights into his content creation journey so far and the benefits it has brought the company as a whole.  Check out Mike's Instagram here > www.instagram.com/themikelawson/    

Kwesi Botchway, a filmmaker and creative director based in Ghana, joined Mike and Nana to discuss his views on networking. He believes building real connections with people as we go through life is a key mindset to have. He shares some of his experiences, both good and bad. And shares some tips anybody could use to become an awesome networker

Mike and Nana had the privilege of being joined by Benjamin Baxter, the Co-Founder of Petronum IO to discuss what he believes to be the top 3 things that every entrepreneur must take to heart to succeed in 2021.   Connect with Benjamin on LinkedIn > www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbaxter123/ Check out his company > http://www.petronum.io/  

Our special guest today is Eric Boama, the Co-Founder of Beautiful Stories Studios. Eric and his team have been able to work with amazing brands in the recent past and he sheds some light on the fundamental principles every business owner should have to be able to attract their dream clients.   Contact Eric > https://www.instagram.com/boama_official/ Check out Beautiful Stories > Beautiful Stories Projects (@beautifulstories.projects) • Instagram photos and videos    

In this episode, Mike and Nana are joined by Awurama Atobrah, a young entrepreneur with vast working experience with various brands and the owner of a fast-growing online clothing outlet, Asedas Finds.   This episode covers all you need to know on starting a business coupled with actionable tips to make your launch and operation easier and more effective.   Do Enjoy!   Contact Awurama on Instagram: https://instagram.com/_aseda_?igshid=j2m22e7ezkc5   Contact Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/   Contact Nana on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oneman1000?igshid=r63489bjlciu   Check out Brainstorm Africa https://www.instagram.com/brainstormafrica/

This week, Nana reflects on a time in his life where he sold water while he was in university and the valuable lesson it taught him.   Contact Nana on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ Check out Brainstorm Africa https://www.instagram.com/brainstormafrica/

Mike and Nana are joined by the CEO of Emmy's Royal Enterprise, Nana Adjoa on this episode where she shares how she ran this huge breakfast food delivery service on campus while she studied in university.  She also discusses some of the values she held on to and how they affected her journey overall.   Find Nana Adjoa here >>> https://twitter.com/nana_ahdjoa?s=21  

Mike and Nana are joined by young Ghanaian creative freelancer, Norkor to discuss the power in collaboration and how competition can be extremely detrimental to your growth and improvement.    Connect with her on Instagram here  https://www.instagram.com/xonorkor/  

This is Part 2 of the 2021 Battle Strategy with Mike and Nana. In this episode, they explain the areas of focus for any business owner for the coming year and how to set yourself up for success this year.   Do Enjoy! Contact Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Contact Nana on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oneman1000?igshid=r63489bjlciu Check out Brainstorm Africa https://www.instagram.com/brainstormafrica/

In this episode, Mike and Nana take some time to reflect on the year that had just gone by to see their big wins and big losses. This goes to show the real power in reflection before planning.

Instagram is an amazing social media platform. It affords us the opportunity to socialize, keep up with modern trends and transact business all with an app. In this episode, Mike walks us through one very famous feature, "Instagram Stories", and breaks it down for us with steps, tips and ways to use this feature to your advantage. Do Enjoy! Contact Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Contact Nana on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oneman1000?igshid=r63489bjlciu Check out Brainstorm Africa https://www.instagram.com/brainstormafrica/

There are lessons in everything. Every single component of our daily lives has a lesson in there. Today, Nana shares some lessons he picked from a very wild experience riding a public bus (trotro) and links it to our daily lives and how we can apply those tips for personal growth. Contact Nana on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oneman1000?igshid=r63489bjlciu Contact Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Check out Brainstorm Africa https://www.instagram.com/brainstormafrica/

In this episode, Mike talks about fear. What it's all about. How to go around it. The effects it has and some very practical ways to combat it. What makes this episode more relatable are the personal experiences he adds to address the topic. Contact Mike on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Check out Brainstorm Africa https://www.instagram.com/brainstormafrica/

Mike and Nana are joined by Enjoyment Mami a Ghanaian content creator to discuss the reasons why you have to find your true fans and how to find them for your brand.    Check out Enjoyment Mami's Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/enjoymentmami_/    

In this week's episode, Nana shares some personal experiences he has had with attitude in general and how he believes that a positive attitude is one of the most priceless traits ever.