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What does it mean to build world-class products in the age of AI? In this episode, Randy Silver talks to Ezinne and Oji Udezue, co-authors of Building Rocketships, a playbook for building high-growth companies in today's fast-evolving tech landscape. Together, they unpack what product looks like now, how AI changes collaboration, and why ambition, clarity, and disciplined execution matter more than ever.Key takeaways— Building world-class products starts with clear ambition and choosing big, meaningful problems— AI isn't replacing PMs, it's changing the way product work gets done—especially in how we collaborate— Vibe coding enables faster iteration and clearer communication through prototyping in code— The product manager's job is to lead teams and help the organisation build the right thing, not just anything— Clarity, focus, and leadership buy-in are essential to successful transformation, even in legacy organisations— Product teams need to shift from writing specs to orchestrating systems that drive customer and business outcomes— Every product person should master the full arc: solving today's problems, helping customers succeed, and spotting future opportunitiesChapters 0:00 The "should PMs code?" debate1:54 First product roles and how the book came to life4:49 The mission behind Building Rocketships7:13 Why the book is for leaders and their partners10:01 Differences between world-class teams and everyone else13:35 What ambition really looks like17:10 How clarity transforms legacy companies23:10 AI, vibe coding, and the new spec: working prototypes30:10 Redefining the product team's role in the AI age35:02 What skills PMs actually need to thrive now42:54 The one mistake PMs can't afford to makeFeatured Links: Follow Ezinne on LinkedIn | Follow Oji on LinkedIn | ProductMind | Buy their new book 'Building Rocketships: Product Management for High Growth Companies'Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

Randall is joined by two-time Olympian, HBCU alumna, and WNBA player Ezinne Kalu. They speak about her time at Savannah State, her professional career, and her experiences playing for the Nigerian national team, including their performance against Team USA in the 2020 Olympics. The duo also discuss her nonprofit, the We Move Foundation, and her upcoming events.

Are we safe hovering in the unknown? Harvard researcher and former assistant director for Space Policy at the White House, Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, is the guest of this «It's not that simple» edition.In this conversation, Ezinne explains how satellites and space technology are already protecting lives on Earth - from monitoring the climate to anticipating disasters. But she also discusses the real risks we face: space junk, the increasing privatisation of space and the lack of clear global regulation.With the end of the International Space Station planned for 2030 and new commercial players entering orbit, the Space Policy advisor raises the question: are we prepared for this new space race?Exploring space is no longer science fiction - it's a matter of survival.More on the topic:Ezinne's portfolio (MIT)Mars Science Laboratory: Curiosity Rover (NASA)NASA's blog

The Honest Bunch is an audio-visual podcast that focuses on discussing real millennial and Gen Z issues with no holds barred. There are 4 main personalities on the show - Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. The cast members bring their unique individual personalities and wit to the show. Occasionally, a guest is brought on to share opinions on topics tailored to their experiences, interests, or personalities.

The Honest Bunch is an audio-visual podcast that focuses on discussing real millennial and Gen Z issues with no holds barred. There are 4 main personalities on the show - Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. The cast members bring their unique individual personalities and wit to the show. Occasionally, a guest is brought on to share opinions on topics tailored to their experiences, interests, or personalities.

The Honest Bunch is an audio-visual podcast that focuses on discussing real millennial and Gen Z issues with no holds barred. There are 4 main personalities on the show - Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. The cast members bring their unique individual personalities and wit to the show. Occasionally, a guest is brought on to share opinions on topics tailored to their experiences, interests, or personalities.

The Honest Bunch is an audio-visual podcast that focuses on discussing real millennial and Gen Z issues with no holds barred. There are 4 main personalities on the show - Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. The cast members bring their unique individual personalities and wit to the show. Occasionally, a guest is brought on to share opinions on topics tailored to their experiences, interests, or personalities.

In this special episode of No Vex Podcast, we sit down with Ezinne Kalu, Nigerian-American basketball star and key player for D'Tigress, Nigeria's national women's basketball team.

The Honest Bunch is an audio-visual podcast that focuses on discussing real millennial and Gen Z issues with no holds barred. There are 4 main personalities on the show - Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. The cast members bring their unique individual personalities and wit to the show. Occasionally, a guest is brought on to share opinions on topics tailored to their experiences, interests, or personalities.At Honest Bunch, we are telling original Nigerian realities from the lens of the youth.

The Honest Bunch is an audio-visual podcast that focuses on discussing real millennial and Gen Z issues with no holds barred. There are 4 main personalities on the show - Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. The cast members bring their unique individual personalities and wit to the show. Occasionally, a guest is brought on to share opinions on topics tailored to their experiences, interests, or personalities.

The Honest Bunch is an audio-visual podcast that focuses on discussing real millennial and Gen Z issues with no holds barred. There are 4 main personalities on the show - Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. The cast members bring their unique individual personalities and wit to the show. Occasionally, a guest is brought on to share opinions on topics tailored to their experiences, interests, or personalities.

The Honest Bunch is an audio-visual podcast that focuses on discussing real millennial and Gen Z issues with no holds barred. There are 4 main personalities on the show - Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. The cast members bring their unique individual personalities and wit to the show. Occasionally, a guest is brought on to share opinions on topics tailored to their experiences, interests, or personalities.

Bright Light, when you were being formed in the womb there was something God had in mind, something He was weaving into the fabric of your life. It was a calling to serve His purposes here on the earth & it doesn't matter what you've done in the past or who you've always been, the day you hear His voice and decide to respond to it, is the day you begin a new journey. This right here and now, is the voice of God calling you to accept Him. That call may not be to stand on a stage like this but it will always be to bring Him glory. I have not always had a microphone in my hand. In fact, because of my faith background I did not even know that things like this existed. I simply want to know The Lord and follow Him. I want you to take a moment and think to yourself – what is that one thing that discounts you from participating in the move of God upon the earth? Do you know that God can touch you and take it away? Do you know that He can touch you and activate strengths and gifts that overpower your weaknesses? Do you know that you can trust yourself to Him because He is so kind that He will not just call you, reassure you, equip you, but also train you? Message: When God Says Go Scripture: Jeremiah chapter 1 Speaker: Ezinne Zara Event: Lady in bloom conference Date: August 24, 2024 "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I sanctified you; and I ordained you a prophet to the nations" (Jeremiah 1:5) instagram https://www.instagram.com/ezinne.zara/ tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@ezinnezara community https://www.instagram.com/truchristianity/ support Ezinne https://paystack.com/pay/ezinnezara BOOKS: 1) Dear 20 something, you will unravel beautifully by Ezinne Zara Ebook https://selar.co/dear20something Paperback https://a.co/d/hWzNwCt 2) Dream wedding, affordable budget by Ezinne Zara and Isimeme Ebook https://paystack.com/buy/dream-wedding-affordable-buget Paperback https://a.co/d/eXyywMA bookings/business: workwithzara@gmail.com other inquiries: team@ezinnezara.com

In this inspiring episode, Flourish chats with Ezinne Zara about her journey to finding Christ despite growing up in a catholic background. She leaves young people with a powerful message of hope and encouragement.  

The Honest Bunch is an audio-visual podcast that focuses on discussing real millennial and Gen Z issues with no holds barred. There are 4 main personalities on the show - Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. The cast members bring their unique individual personalities and wit to the show. Occasionally, a guest is brought on to share opinions on topics tailored to their experiences, interests, or personalities.

The Honest Bunch is an audio-visual podcast that focuses on discussing real millennial and Gen Z issues with no holds barred. There are 4 main personalities on the show - Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. The cast members bring their unique individual personalities and wit to the show. Occasionally, a guest is brought on to share opinions on topics tailored to their experiences, interests, or personalities.

The Honest Bunch is an audio-visual podcast that focuses on discussing real millennial and Gen Z issues with no holds barred. There are 4 main personalities on the show - Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. The cast members bring their unique individual personalities and wit to the show. Occasionally, a guest is brought on to share opinions on topics tailored to their experiences, interests, or personalities.At Honest Bunch, we are telling original Nigerian realities from the lens of the youth. The show is stupendously funny, inconceivably revealing, somewhat shocking, and yet unequivocally informative.Follow us @TheHonestbunchpodcast

The Honest Bunch is an audio-visual podcast that focuses on discussing real millennial and Gen Z issues with no holds barred. There are 4 main personalities on the show - Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. The cast members bring their unique individual personalities and wit to the show. Occasionally, a guest is brought on to share opinions on topics tailored to their experiences, interests, or personalities.At Honest Bunch, we are telling original Nigerian realities from the lens of the youth. The show is stupendously funny, inconceivably revealing, somewhat shocking, and yet unequivocally informative.Follow us @TheHonestbunchpodcast

Join me on a profound journey with the incredible Ezinne Iroanya, beauty industry titan and CEO of SKN Muse, as we explore her inspiring story of resilience and rebirth. Listen in as Ezinne shares the pivotal moments of her life, from bravely moving to the United States alone at 16 to overcoming an abusive relationship. Her tale is a testament to the power of personal and professional transformation, illustrating how authenticity and voice can empower oneself and others.Ezinne's commitment to inclusivity shines through as she discusses how her company fosters self-expression and provides therapy sessions for children in underserved communities, underlining beauty's role as a tool for rest and financial empowerment, particularly for black women. Discover the impactful strides Ezinne has made in the beauty industry, where she has carved a niche for herself as a perfumer and later as a national artist for prestigious brands like Lancôme and Dior.Listen as she recounts stories of lifting women's spirits through skincare and makeup, and how mentorship shaped her professional growth. Her journey is marked by the transformational influence of beauty on individuals' lives and the profound impact good leadership can have on personal success. We will explore the trials and triumphs of entrepreneurial life during a global pandemic as Ezinne recounts the excitement of SKN Muse's soft launch and the subsequent pivot required to face the pandemic's challenges head-on, highlighting the significance of visual marketing in a time when physical interaction with products was limited.The joy of food adventures and the fortuitous boost from an unexpected endorsement by Beyoncé become anecdotes in a broader narrative about perseverance and the influence of powerful networks. Additionally, we confront the harsh realities black women founders face in fundraising, debunking myths and emphasizing the importance of mindset and sustainable growth strategies amidst financial adversities.As a special gift to The ReLaunch listeners, Ezinne is offering a 20% discount on products in her store. Visit https://sknmuse.com/ and use coupon code RELAUNCH20 at checkout. About our Guest:Ezinne Iroanya is a beauty industry expert with 13+ years at prestigious brands like Lancome & Dior. She's now CEO of SKNMUSE, promoting inclusivity in luxury beauty. Under her leadership, SKNMUSE gained recognition from Beyonce, Issa Rae, Vogue, ELLE USA, and more. As a16z's 2022 Cultural Genius, she's raised $300,000+ in grants, including from Glossier & Cantu. Using beauty as a tool for financial empowerment, her company has sponsored 100+ therapy sessions for kids in underserved communities. She champions authentic representation, empowering all, especially Black women, to embrace beauty as a tool for rest, self-expression, and empowerment.https://sknmuse.com/Start Your ReLaunch Journey Today: https://therelaunchco.comInterested in being a guest on the ReLaunch Podcast or booking Hilary as a guest? Email UsFind Us on Your Favorite Podcast App - Subscribe Now

Earlier today, I thought of running away from the online space till God knows when. I just wanted to quit everything without minding the consequences. It's another reminder that I'm only human. The highs and the lows all make "Ezinne".The irony is that running away was just going to be counterproductive. In this particular episode, I bared it all vulnerably, explaining my journey and how I navigated this phase for the sake of my well-being and that of others.Support the showI hope you enjoyed this episode. Please leave me a review. I will greatly appreciate that. Let's connect more;JOIN COMMUNITY OF FELLOW AFRICAN PROFESSIONALSConnect on LinkedinSend an email: Thrivingolivecoaching@gmail.com

This episode features a dynamic conversation with Oji and Ezinne Udezue, both Chief Product Officers at Typeform and WP Engine, respectively. The Udezue's draw from their extensive experience as product leaders to discuss the concept of customer listening and its role in full stack product management. They emphasize the shift from treating product releases as fixed-time projects to ongoing products that require continuous tracking, support, and market engagement. The discussion centers on the importance of balancing business demands with customer delight and the need to build a "listening machine" within organizations to continuously gather and integrate customer feedback into the product development process. Our conversation provides practical insights for product leaders on how to effectively listen to customers, drive product improvement, and enhance customer retention.A few highlights:Transition from Project to Product: The modern market expects products to be enduring concerns, rather than fixed-time projects. This shift necessitates continuous tracking, support, and market engagement for products, impacting the brand and its market approach.Importance of Customer Listening: Oji and Ezinne emphasize the importance of listening to customers to refine products and achieve customer delight. They argue that delight leads to customer loyalty and retention, which are crucial for profitable growth. They also distinguish between listening (tuning into existing feedback channels) and discovery (finding new opportunities).Building a Listening Machine: Product leaders should create systems within their organizations to continuously listen to customers and inform the product roadmap. This process involves collecting customer feedback, triaging it, and integrating it into the product development process. Our guests describe this as building a "listening machine" that operates continuously, much like a circulatory system in a body.We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to podcast@sep.com to share your feedback on this show.You can find more information about this podcast at sep.com/podcast and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Day 13 of #29DaysofMagic! with Ezinne Okoro, Global Chief Client & Culture Strategy Officer, VML. She talks about her first job at McDonalds which she absolutely loved! She talks about when she went to Nigeria at 18 it was a life changing experience and then had a second life changing experience very quickly after when her mother passed away right after she got to college. She talks about how much she really blossomed after she was able to go to Nigeria. She shares about how important it is that she was super clear with her managers and is able to excel as much as she has done. She shares about how difficult managing relations between workers on the front lines and the leaders at a company was when Covid was just sweeping over the U.S. and not yet fully understood. We talk about when someone leaves a role it doesn't mean they have given up on the purpose but they don't have to sit in bad situations. We have such an amazing conversation and bond over all the amazing shows and great rooftops of the world! Ezinne would like to ask you to give grace for people who lead especially in diversity and inclusion and equity as they get smoke from all angles. Ezinne would like to offer up her time, so connect with her here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezinnekwubiri/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamezi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAmEzi #bhm #listentoblackwomen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-reset-podcast/support

This week on the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast, I speak to Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, Assistant Director of Space Policy for the White House. With her incredible career in aerospace, I asked Ezinne specific questions around the AVIATE (Acknowledge, Vocalize, Inclusion, Act, and Evolve) theme.  From humble beginnings in Nigeria, where she sought solutions to everyday problems, Ezinne Uzo-Okoro has charted an extraordinary path. Her journey, marked by curiosity and resilience, led her from aspirations of being an inventor to the forefront of space exploration and policy-making. With a career that began at NASA in 2004, Ezinne has accumulated extensive expertise in space engineering systems and management. Her academic accomplishments are equally impressive, with three master's degrees and a historic doctorate in aeronautics and astronautics from MIT, making her the first and only Black woman to achieve this feat.In her current role as the assistant director of space policy in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy, Uzo-Okoro is instrumental in shaping the nation's space priorities. Her days are filled with tackling challenges ranging from space debris to Earth's climate monitoring, reflecting a diverse and impactful portfolio.  Uzo-Okoro's vision extends beyond practical solutions; she envisions a future where space technology plays a critical role in advancing society and the global economy. Her dedication and pioneering spirit have not only led to significant contributions in the field of space exploration but also positioned her as a role model, inspiring others to pursue their dreams relentlessly.

On the newest episode of the Bench Mob Ent Podcast we have guest professional basketball player, model, and entrepreneur Ezinne Kalu. We discuss her basketball origins, how growing up in Newark, New Jersey still helps her to this day on and off the court, playing in the Olympics for Nigeria, and a lot more. SUBSCRIBE ➡️ https://youtube.com/@benchmobent?si=F20sWqAa9DeFHGuL WATCH MORE ➡️ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLILkbD3xiDnFM8aXaG9J33LwhikNXrbQd&si=tZDtC5xG9gB3L1EK Follow BENCH MOB ENT: Youtube: ➡️ https://youtube.com/@benchmobent?si=F20sWqAa9DeFHGuL Twitter: ➡️https://x.com/bm_entpod?s=21 Instagram:➡️ https://instagram.com/bme.podcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== TikTok: ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@benchmob.entpod?_t=8gARltSB8od&_r=1 FOLLOW AND RATE 5 STARS Apple Podcasts: ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bench-mob-ent/id1499713580 Spotify: ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bench-mob-ent/id1499713580

Ezinne Zara shares her thoughts and understanding on Matthew 6:33 where all believers in Jesus Christ are instructed to seek God's kingdom first and prioritise it above all else. May it bring Light, clarity and understanding to your mind. God bless you!

In this episode, God sent Ezinne Zara to join Welcome to The Kingdom. I know, I'm screaming too. Nigerian Youtuber, Podcaster, Blogger, Wife, and most importantly Woman of God - Ezinne allowed me to pick her brain on all things Christian influencing, developing true intimacy with God, the importance of prayer, marrying at a young age, social media and much more! She also lets us know why the Christian walk is one that requires suffering, but suffering that is worthwhile. There is so much Holy Spirit and wisdom oozing out of this conversation and I hope you are as blessed as I am while listening. Find Ezinne Zara here: Youtube Ezi Like Sunday Morning Podcast True Christianity Community Bible Diary Blog Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

In this episode Peter Garretson meets with Dr. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro of the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). They discuss the White House space policies in the context of the Administration Priorities, including climate, economy and jobs, restoring US global leadership, COVID and infrastructure, and the intention to lead by example. They delve into the broad context of the White House Space Priorities Framework and its emphasis on sustainability, norms and behaviors, earth observation for climate change. They examine the plethora of policy documents and the 'nuts and bolts' of what is involved in originating and coordinating such documents, including aligning with presidential intent, 'reading the room,' bringing together and educating stakeholders, and soliciting feedback including from industry and academia, making a case for guidance, always with the intent to maintain US preeminence at least 10-20 years down the road. They address how such documents are used by federal agencies, allies, and industry, and the relationship of OSTP to the National Space Council (NSpC), National Security Council (NSC), and Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and sometimes the National Economic Council (NEC) and Climate office...as well as the need for patience and grace throughout the 6-12 month coordination process. They explore the historic nature of the National Cislunar Science and Technology Strategy and the deliberate choice of the language of 'settlement' in the new National Low Earth Orbit Research and Development Strategy, and the consistent industry-friendly themes across documents of new products and scalable infrastructure, and economic growth. They touch on In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing National Strategy and National In-Space Servicing Assembly, and Manufacturing Implementation Plan, as well as the National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing and Interagency Roadmap to Support Space-Related STEM Education and Workforce. They also cover the James Webb Telescope and exciting DART mission, the recently updated National Preparedness Strategy & Action Plan for Near-Earth Object Hazards and Planetary Defense—"what's cooler than planetary defense." Along the way they discuss Space-Based Solar Power, Exoplanets, Settlement, Space Weather, regulating novel space activities. They review Ezinne's own career and journey, and her reasons for optimism and philosophy of hard work. They conclude talking about how easy it is to become involved in space, because it is a small community where anyone can play, and secrets of success such as: if you want to go far, go together; that success comes from putting one foot in front of the other; the utility of patience and grace, and that there is plenty of work, so grab an oar!    

In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by the Founder of SKNMUSE, Ezinne Iroanya and her Chief Creative Officer, and partner in life, Ambrose Price to hear the story of the building of one of the hottest, fastest growing Black beauty brand companies in the market today. They hit on the difficulties of raising capital as under represented founders and their early success. Ezinne shares her incredible life journey from Nigeria, graduating high school at age 15, entering college to study engineering at age 16, while testing her entrepreneurial chops working numerous side hustles on campus while a student.... She talks about life in the the midwestern USA and now eventually, Los Angeles, as well as Ambrose's creative career and entrepreneurial roots which led him to leave New York City to LA and eventually find Ezinne. The couple brings so much authentic energy, love and wisdom that'll be inspirational and helpful for any founder. Ezinne comes with over a decade of experience working for brands like Lancome, and Dior, and is the current President of The Black Beauty Club. Her brand, SKNMUSE, has been featured by Beyonce, Issa Rae, Essence, and Vogue, rated top 10 by ELLE USA. She is a recent Glossier and Cantu Grant winner. Ambrose is an experienced brand design and marketing consultant, with a variety of company experiences in both New York City and Los Angeles, and he's a graduate, with honors, of the Fashion Institute of Technology, and he is of course, the other side of this dynamic duo. Feel free to follow and engage with EZINNE & AMBROSE here: LinkedIn Ezinne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezinne-iroanya-567a6515b/ LinkedIn Ambrose: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priceiii/ Instagram Business: https://www.instagram.com/sknmuse/ Website: https://sknmuse.com/ Instagram Ezinne: https://www.instagram.com/Avenue_z/ Instagram Ambrose: https://www.instagram.com/bythreenails/ We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors, builders, influencers and those interested in the entrepreneurial economies of Latin America and the under-represented entrepreneurial communities in the USA! Plug in, relax and enjoy some Spanish, English and a fun dose of spanglish as always. We're here to help inspire, educate and empower you, so that you can build the future! ¡Salud y gracias!, Mentors Today's Team --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentorstoday/message

For the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Ezinne Iroanya-Adeoye is the Founder and CEO of SKNMUSE, the premium beauty brand dedicated to elevating the beauty experience for the modern black woman.Original Episode: No.35, June 2021https://foundersunfound.com/sknmuse-black-founder-profile-podcast/MORE ON EZINNE AND SKNMUSEEzinne:twitter.com/ZMuse_linkedin.com/in/ezinne-iroanya-adeoye-567a6515b/instagram.com/avenue_z/SKNMUSE:sknmuse.cominstagram.com/sknmuse/twitter.com/sknmuselinkedin.com/company/sknmuse/Follow Founders Unfound: Like and share - help us grow!#blackfounders #founderstories #foundersafricandescent #bhm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ezinne and Chidera Okoro join the podcast with the indoor track and field season near to talk about their journey to Wichita State, the team atmosphere with the Shockers and how the high school track meet at Cessna Stadium introduced them to the university. We discuss the difficulty of learning the triple jump and learn which sister uses an agenda to stay organized and which relies on her memory. They describe the joy of the feeling when everything goes right during a jump and update on us what they're reading and watching.

Melissa Perri welcomes Ezinne Udezue to this episode of the Product Thinking Podcast. Ezinne is the CPO of WP Engine, a platform that provides solutions to create marketable sites and apps on WordPress, as well as the author of Product Management for Product-Led Growth, coming 2023. Melissa asks Ezinne what she thinks the key is to being a successful product leader, Ezinne shares her definition of product-led growth, and they discuss how product-led growth applies to B2B and Enterprise products, core PLG tactics, what PMs need to understand about marketing and how product collaborates with marketing and sales in a PLG company, and much more.  Here are some key points you'll hear Melissa and Ezinne explore: Her journey into product leadership. Product leaders are measured on impact, so they should be someone that people look up to. "It comes down to having a method…a way one thinks about product,"  Ezinne says. A key part of becoming a successful product manager is being able to explain your product to people in a way they can understand.  "You're combining all those signals and setting context and creating options, your ideas backlog, your product backlog, and then you're making a choice. That to me is what product strategy is," Ezinne tells Melissa.  Ezinne lists skills and attributes companies and product managers need to hone for successful product growth. Word of mouth marketing is an important component of product-led growth. People are more likely to come to you if you offer fast and efficient solutions to their problems.   With a product-led growth strategy, sales and marketing are able to focus on upselling instead of bombarding customers. They can focus on individuals who are already interested in the product. The first step to product-led growth is mapping out the customer journey. Identify market segments to attack and generate value. Since there are so many new companies emerging every day, acquiring a customer is difficult. Ezinne stresses being very intentional, and being creative about virality. Resources Ezinne Udezue | LinkedIn WP Engine

Melissa Perri welcomes Ezinne Udezue to this episode of the Product Thinking Podcast. Ezinne is the CPO of WP Engine, a platform that provides solutions to create marketable sites and apps on WordPress, as well as the author of Product Management for Product-Led Growth, coming 2023. Melissa asks Ezinne what she thinks the key is to being a successful product leader, Ezinne shares her definition of product-led growth, and they discuss how product-led growth applies to B2B and Enterprise products, core PLG tactics, what PMs need to understand about marketing and how product collaborates with marketing and sales in a PLG company, and much more.  Here are some key points you'll hear Melissa and Ezinne explore: Her journey into product leadership. Product leaders are measured on impact, so they should be someone that people look up to. "It comes down to having a method…a way one thinks about product,"  Ezinne says. A key part of becoming a successful product manager is being able to explain your product to people in a way they can understand.  "You're combining all those signals and setting context and creating options, your ideas backlog, your product backlog, and then you're making a choice. That to me is what product strategy is," Ezinne tells Melissa.  Ezinne lists skills and attributes companies and product managers need to hone for successful product growth. Word of mouth marketing is an important component of product-led growth. People are more likely to come to you if you offer fast and efficient solutions to their problems.   With a product-led growth strategy, sales and marketing are able to focus on upselling instead of bombarding customers. They can focus on individuals who are already interested in the product. The first step to product-led growth is mapping out the customer journey. Identify market segments to attack and generate value. Since there are so many new companies emerging every day, acquiring a customer is difficult. Ezinne stresses being very intentional, and being creative about virality. Resources Ezinne Udezue | LinkedIn WP Engine

In the Season 1 finale, Ezinne answers questions and dilemmas sent in by you, our listeners, about everything ranging from dating, the coming elections in Nigeria, the waiting season and more.

Ezinne speaks with Rhieme, a gen Z undergrad law student as they talk about the popular notion: “Gen Z don't want to work”, enjoying what you do, working a 9-5 vs entrepreneurship and lots more

Beauty Entrepreneurs Shares How She Caught Beypnce's Attention + How She Wins Grants to Fund Her Business with Ezinne Iroanya S5 Ep. 11Ezinne Iroanya is the CEO of SKNMUSE, a premium beauty brand championing Inclusivity and Sustainability in luxury. She comes with over a decade of experience working for brands like Lancome, and Dior.  For her, beauty is culture and she believes everyone, especially black women, deserves to have an authentic representation of beauty. Her brand, SKNMUSE, has been featured by Beyonce, Issa Rae, Essence, and Vogue, rated top 10 by ELLE USA, and many more. She is a recent Glossier and Cantu Grant winner and has raised over $200,000.00 in national grants.  In this episode we discussed: Why she started SKNMUSE and the problem that she is solving Her goal is to show others how to use beauty as a means of financial empowerment. How her branding got her products got featured by top celebrities and magazines Her fundraising journey, including bootstrapping, grant funds, and other forms of funding Her top 5 fundraising strategies  Her top 5 pieces of advice for Black female startup founders in the beauty industry about raising capital and growing a successful business To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. I always say you shouldn't keep good content to yourself so if you liked it, leave a rating and review and share this episode with other people who need to hear it. Click here to review: https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FEzinne was kind enough to share a discount link "WTF10" exclusively for WTF? Podcast listeners at https://sknmuse.com/.  Don't say I don't look out for you. Enjoy!Subscribe to the podcast on the ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/wtf/ to get access to unreleased bonus content. Keep tuning in on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more and follow or subscribe to the show to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and on LinkedIn at WHERE'S THE FUNDING? PODCAST.WTF10TYPE AND METHOD  Amount off order Code DETAILS  Available on online sales channels and point of Sale 10% off entire order Applies to one time purchases No minimum purchase requirement All customers One use per customer Can't combine with other discounts Active from Sep 2 to Dec 18

Beauty Entrepreneurs Shares How She Caught Beypnces Attention + How She Wins Grants to Fund Her Business with Ezinne Iroanya S5 Ep. 11Ezinne Iroanya is the CEO of SKNMUSE, a premium beauty brand championing Inclusivity and Sustainability in luxury. She comes with over a decade of experience working for brands like Lancome, and Dior. For her, beauty is culture and she believes everyone, especially black women, deserves to have an authentic representation of beauty. Her brand, SKNMUSE, has been featured by Beyonce, Issa Rae, Essence, and Vogue, rated top 10 by ELLE USA, and many more. She is a recent Glossier and Cantu Grant winner and has raised over $200,000.00 in national grants. In this episode we discussed: Why she started SKNMUSE and the problem that she is solving Her goal is to show others how to use beauty as a means of financial empowerment. How her branding got her products got featured by top celebrities and magazines Her fundraising journey, including bootstrapping, grant funds, and other forms of funding Her top 5 fundraising strategies Her top 5 pieces of advice for Black female startup founders in the beauty industry about raising capital and growing a successful business To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. I always say you shouldnt keep good content to yourself so if you liked it, leave a rating and review and share this episode with other people who need to hear it. Click here to review: https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FEzinne was kind enough to share a discount link "WTF10" exclusively for WTF? Podcast listeners at https://sknmuse.com/. Dont say I dont look out for you. Enjoy!Subscribe to the podcast on the ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/wtf/ to get access to unreleased bonus content.Keep tuning in on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more and follow or subscribe to the show to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and on LinkedIn at WHERE'S THE FUNDING? PODCAST.WTF10TYPE AND METHOD Amount off order Code DETAILS Available on online sales channels and point of Sale 10% off entire order Applies to one time purchases No minimum purchase requirement All customers One use per customer Can't combine with other discounts Active from Sep 2 to Dec 18

Beauty Entrepreneurs Shares How She Caught Beypnces Attention + How She Wins Grants to Fund Her Business with Ezinne Iroanya S5 Ep. 11Ezinne Iroanya is the CEO of SKNMUSE, a premium beauty brand championing Inclusivity and Sustainability in luxury. She comes with over a decade of experience working for brands like Lancome, and Dior. For her, beauty is culture and she believes everyone, especially black women, deserves to have an authentic representation of beauty. Her brand, SKNMUSE, has been featured by Beyonce, Issa Rae, Essence, and Vogue, rated top 10 by ELLE USA, and many more. She is a recent Glossier and Cantu Grant winner and has raised over $200,000.00 in national grants. In this episode we discussed: Why she started SKNMUSE and the problem that she is solving Her goal is to show others how to use beauty as a means of financial empowerment. How her branding got her products got featured by top celebrities and magazines Her fundraising journey, including bootstrapping, grant funds, and other forms of funding Her top 5 fundraising strategies Her top 5 pieces of advice for Black female startup founders in the beauty industry about raising capital and growing a successful business To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. I always say you shouldnt keep good content to yourself so if you liked it, leave a rating and review and share this episode with other people who need to hear it. Click here to review: https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FEzinne was kind enough to share a discount link "WTF10" exclusively for WTF? Podcast listeners at https://sknmuse.com/. Dont say I dont look out for you. Enjoy!Subscribe to the podcast on the ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/wtf/ to get access to unreleased bonus content.Keep tuning in on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more and follow or subscribe to the show to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and on LinkedIn at WHERE'S THE FUNDING? PODCAST.WTF10TYPE AND METHOD Amount off order Code DETAILS Available on online sales channels and point of Sale 10% off entire order Applies to one time purchases No minimum purchase requirement All customers One use per customer Can't combine with other discounts Active from Sep 2 to Dec 18

Beauty Entrepreneurs Shares How She Caught Beypnces Attention + How She Wins Grants to Fund Her Business with Ezinne Iroanya S5 Ep. 11Ezinne Iroanya is the CEO of SKNMUSE, a premium beauty brand championing Inclusivity and Sustainability in luxury. She comes with over a decade of experience working for brands like Lancome, and Dior. For her, beauty is culture and she believes everyone, especially black women, deserves to have an authentic representation of beauty. Her brand, SKNMUSE, has been featured by Beyonce, Issa Rae, Essence, and Vogue, rated top 10 by ELLE USA, and many more. She is a recent Glossier and Cantu Grant winner and has raised over $200,000.00 in national grants. In this episode we discussed: Why she started SKNMUSE and the problem that she is solving Her goal is to show others how to use beauty as a means of financial empowerment. How her branding got her products got featured by top celebrities and magazines Her fundraising journey, including bootstrapping, grant funds, and other forms of funding Her top 5 fundraising strategies Her top 5 pieces of advice for Black female startup founders in the beauty industry about raising capital and growing a successful business To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. I always say you shouldnt keep good content to yourself so if you liked it, leave a rating and review and share this episode with other people who need to hear it. Click here to review: https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FEzinne was kind enough to share a discount link "WTF10" exclusively for WTF? Podcast listeners at https://sknmuse.com/. Dont say I dont look out for you. Enjoy!Subscribe to the podcast on the ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/wtf/ to get access to unreleased bonus content.Keep tuning in on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more and follow or subscribe to the show to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and on LinkedIn at WHERE'S THE FUNDING? PODCAST.WTF10TYPE AND METHOD Amount off order Code DETAILS Available on online sales channels and point of Sale 10% off entire order Applies to one time purchases No minimum purchase requirement All customers One use per customer Can't combine with other discounts Active from Sep 2 to Dec 18

Beauty Entrepreneurs Shares How She Caught Beypnces Attention + How She Wins Grants to Fund Her Business with Ezinne Iroanya S5 Ep. 11Ezinne Iroanya is the CEO of SKNMUSE, a premium beauty brand championing Inclusivity and Sustainability in luxury. She comes with over a decade of experience working for brands like Lancome, and Dior. For her, beauty is culture and she believes everyone, especially black women, deserves to have an authentic representation of beauty. Her brand, SKNMUSE, has been featured by Beyonce, Issa Rae, Essence, and Vogue, rated top 10 by ELLE USA, and many more. She is a recent Glossier and Cantu Grant winner and has raised over $200,000.00 in national grants. In this episode we discussed: Why she started SKNMUSE and the problem that she is solving Her goal is to show others how to use beauty as a means of financial empowerment. How her branding got her products got featured by top celebrities and magazines Her fundraising journey, including bootstrapping, grant funds, and other forms of funding Her top 5 fundraising strategies Her top 5 pieces of advice for Black female startup founders in the beauty industry about raising capital and growing a successful business To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. I always say you shouldnt keep good content to yourself so if you liked it, leave a rating and review and share this episode with other people who need to hear it. Click here to review: https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FEzinne was kind enough to share a discount link "WTF10" exclusively for WTF? Podcast listeners at https://sknmuse.com/. Dont say I dont look out for you. Enjoy!Subscribe to the podcast on the ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/wtf/ to get access to unreleased bonus content.Keep tuning in on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more and follow or subscribe to the show to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and on LinkedIn at WHERE'S THE FUNDING? PODCAST.WTF10TYPE AND METHOD Amount off order Code DETAILS Available on online sales channels and point of Sale 10% off entire order Applies to one time purchases No minimum purchase requirement All customers One use per customer Can't combine with other discounts Active from Sep 2 to Dec 18

Beauty Entrepreneurs Shares How She Caught Beypnces Attention + How She Wins Grants to Fund Her Business with Ezinne Iroanya S5 Ep. 11Ezinne Iroanya is the CEO of SKNMUSE, a premium beauty brand championing Inclusivity and Sustainability in luxury. She comes with over a decade of experience working for brands like Lancome, and Dior. For her, beauty is culture and she believes everyone, especially black women, deserves to have an authentic representation of beauty. Her brand, SKNMUSE, has been featured by Beyonce, Issa Rae, Essence, and Vogue, rated top 10 by ELLE USA, and many more. She is a recent Glossier and Cantu Grant winner and has raised over $200,000.00 in national grants. In this episode we discussed: Why she started SKNMUSE and the problem that she is solving Her goal is to show others how to use beauty as a means of financial empowerment. How her branding got her products got featured by top celebrities and magazines Her fundraising journey, including bootstrapping, grant funds, and other forms of funding Her top 5 fundraising strategies Her top 5 pieces of advice for Black female startup founders in the beauty industry about raising capital and growing a successful business To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. I always say you shouldnt keep good content to yourself so if you liked it, leave a rating and review and share this episode with other people who need to hear it. Click here to review: https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FEzinne was kind enough to share a discount link "WTF10" exclusively for WTF? Podcast listeners at https://sknmuse.com/. Dont say I dont look out for you. Enjoy!Subscribe to the podcast on the ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/wtf/ to get access to unreleased bonus content.Keep tuning in on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more and follow or subscribe to the show to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and on LinkedIn at WHERE'S THE FUNDING? PODCAST.WTF10TYPE AND METHOD Amount off order Code DETAILS Available on online sales channels and point of Sale 10% off entire order Applies to one time purchases No minimum purchase requirement All customers One use per customer Can't combine with other discounts Active from Sep 2 to Dec 18

Beauty Entrepreneurs Shares How She Caught Beypnces Attention + How She Wins Grants to Fund Her Business with Ezinne Iroanya S5 Ep. 11Ezinne Iroanya is the CEO of SKNMUSE, a premium beauty brand championing Inclusivity and Sustainability in luxury. She comes with over a decade of experience working for brands like Lancome, and Dior. For her, beauty is culture and she believes everyone, especially black women, deserves to have an authentic representation of beauty. Her brand, SKNMUSE, has been featured by Beyonce, Issa Rae, Essence, and Vogue, rated top 10 by ELLE USA, and many more. She is a recent Glossier and Cantu Grant winner and has raised over $200,000.00 in national grants. In this episode we discussed: Why she started SKNMUSE and the problem that she is solving Her goal is to show others how to use beauty as a means of financial empowerment. How her branding got her products got featured by top celebrities and magazines Her fundraising journey, including bootstrapping, grant funds, and other forms of funding Her top 5 fundraising strategies Her top 5 pieces of advice for Black female startup founders in the beauty industry about raising capital and growing a successful business To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. I always say you shouldnt keep good content to yourself so if you liked it, leave a rating and review and share this episode with other people who need to hear it. Click here to review: https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FEzinne was kind enough to share a discount link "WTF10" exclusively for WTF? Podcast listeners at https://sknmuse.com/. Dont say I dont look out for you. Enjoy!Subscribe to the podcast on the ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/wtf/ to get access to unreleased bonus content.Keep tuning in on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more and follow or subscribe to the show to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and on LinkedIn at WHERE'S THE FUNDING? PODCAST.WTF10TYPE AND METHOD Amount off order Code DETAILS Available on online sales channels and point of Sale 10% off entire order Applies to one time purchases No minimum purchase requirement All customers One use per customer Can't combine with other discounts Active from Sep 2 to Dec 18

Beauty Entrepreneurs Shares How She Caught Beypnces Attention + How She Wins Grants to Fund Her Business with Ezinne Iroanya S5 Ep. 11Ezinne Iroanya is the CEO of SKNMUSE, a premium beauty brand championing Inclusivity and Sustainability in luxury. She comes with over a decade of experience working for brands like Lancome, and Dior. For her, beauty is culture and she believes everyone, especially black women, deserves to have an authentic representation of beauty. Her brand, SKNMUSE, has been featured by Beyonce, Issa Rae, Essence, and Vogue, rated top 10 by ELLE USA, and many more. She is a recent Glossier and Cantu Grant winner and has raised over $200,000.00 in national grants. In this episode we discussed: Why she started SKNMUSE and the problem that she is solving Her goal is to show others how to use beauty as a means of financial empowerment. How her branding got her products got featured by top celebrities and magazines Her fundraising journey, including bootstrapping, grant funds, and other forms of funding Her top 5 fundraising strategies Her top 5 pieces of advice for Black female startup founders in the beauty industry about raising capital and growing a successful business To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. I always say you shouldnt keep good content to yourself so if you liked it, leave a rating and review and share this episode with other people who need to hear it. Click here to review: https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FEzinne was kind enough to share a discount link "WTF10" exclusively for WTF? Podcast listeners at https://sknmuse.com/. Dont say I dont look out for you. Enjoy!Subscribe to the podcast on the ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/wtf/ to get access to unreleased bonus content.Keep tuning in on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more and follow or subscribe to the show to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and on LinkedIn at WHERE'S THE FUNDING? PODCAST.WTF10TYPE AND METHOD Amount off order Code DETAILS Available on online sales channels and point of Sale 10% off entire order Applies to one time purchases No minimum purchase requirement All customers One use per customer Can't combine with other discounts Active from Sep 2 to Dec 18

Beauty Entrepreneurs Shares How She Caught Beypnces Attention + How She Wins Grants to Fund Her Business with Ezinne Iroanya S5 Ep. 11Ezinne Iroanya is the CEO of SKNMUSE, a premium beauty brand championing Inclusivity and Sustainability in luxury. She comes with over a decade of experience working for brands like Lancome, and Dior. For her, beauty is culture and she believes everyone, especially black women, deserves to have an authentic representation of beauty. Her brand, SKNMUSE, has been featured by Beyonce, Issa Rae, Essence, and Vogue, rated top 10 by ELLE USA, and many more. She is a recent Glossier and Cantu Grant winner and has raised over $200,000.00 in national grants. In this episode we discussed: Why she started SKNMUSE and the problem that she is solving Her goal is to show others how to use beauty as a means of financial empowerment. How her branding got her products got featured by top celebrities and magazines Her fundraising journey, including bootstrapping, grant funds, and other forms of funding Her top 5 fundraising strategies Her top 5 pieces of advice for Black female startup founders in the beauty industry about raising capital and growing a successful business To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. I always say you shouldnt keep good content to yourself so if you liked it, leave a rating and review and share this episode with other people who need to hear it. Click here to review: https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FEzinne was kind enough to share a discount link "WTF10" exclusively for WTF? Podcast listeners at https://sknmuse.com/. Dont say I dont look out for you. Enjoy!Subscribe to the podcast on the ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/wtf/ to get access to unreleased bonus content.Keep tuning in on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more and follow or subscribe to the show to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and on LinkedIn at WHERE'S THE FUNDING? PODCAST.WTF10TYPE AND METHOD Amount off order Code DETAILS Available on online sales channels and point of Sale 10% off entire order Applies to one time purchases No minimum purchase requirement All customers One use per customer Can't combine with other discounts Active from Sep 2 to Dec 18

Beauty Entrepreneurs Shares How She Caught Beypnces Attention + How She Wins Grants to Fund Her Business with Ezinne Iroanya S5 Ep. 11Ezinne Iroanya is the CEO of SKNMUSE, a premium beauty brand championing Inclusivity and Sustainability in luxury. She comes with over a decade of experience working for brands like Lancome, and Dior. For her, beauty is culture and she believes everyone, especially black women, deserves to have an authentic representation of beauty. Her brand, SKNMUSE, has been featured by Beyonce, Issa Rae, Essence, and Vogue, rated top 10 by ELLE USA, and many more. She is a recent Glossier and Cantu Grant winner and has raised over $200,000.00 in national grants. In this episode we discussed: Why she started SKNMUSE and the problem that she is solving Her goal is to show others how to use beauty as a means of financial empowerment. How her branding got her products got featured by top celebrities and magazines Her fundraising journey, including bootstrapping, grant funds, and other forms of funding Her top 5 fundraising strategies Her top 5 pieces of advice for Black female startup founders in the beauty industry about raising capital and growing a successful business To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. I always say you shouldnt keep good content to yourself so if you liked it, leave a rating and review and share this episode with other people who need to hear it. Click here to review: https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FEzinne was kind enough to share a discount link "WTF10" exclusively for WTF? Podcast listeners at https://sknmuse.com/. Dont say I dont look out for you. Enjoy!Subscribe to the podcast on the ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/wtf/ to get access to unreleased bonus content.Keep tuning in on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more and follow or subscribe to the show to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and on LinkedIn at WHERE'S THE FUNDING? PODCAST.WTF10TYPE AND METHOD Amount off order Code DETAILS Available on online sales channels and point of Sale 10% off entire order Applies to one time purchases No minimum purchase requirement All customers One use per customer Can't combine with other discounts Active from Sep 2 to Dec 18

Beauty Entrepreneurs Shares How She Caught Beypnces Attention + How She Wins Grants to Fund Her Business with Ezinne Iroanya S5 Ep. 11Ezinne Iroanya is the CEO of SKNMUSE, a premium beauty brand championing Inclusivity and Sustainability in luxury. She comes with over a decade of experience working for brands like Lancome, and Dior. For her, beauty is culture and she believes everyone, especially black women, deserves to have an authentic representation of beauty. Her brand, SKNMUSE, has been featured by Beyonce, Issa Rae, Essence, and Vogue, rated top 10 by ELLE USA, and many more. She is a recent Glossier and Cantu Grant winner and has raised over $200,000.00 in national grants. In this episode we discussed: Why she started SKNMUSE and the problem that she is solving Her goal is to show others how to use beauty as a means of financial empowerment. How her branding got her products got featured by top celebrities and magazines Her fundraising journey, including bootstrapping, grant funds, and other forms of funding Her top 5 fundraising strategies Her top 5 pieces of advice for Black female startup founders in the beauty industry about raising capital and growing a successful business To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. I always say you shouldnt keep good content to yourself so if you liked it, leave a rating and review and share this episode with other people who need to hear it. Click here to review: https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FEzinne was kind enough to share a discount link "WTF10" exclusively for WTF? Podcast listeners at https://sknmuse.com/. Dont say I dont look out for you. Enjoy!Subscribe to the podcast on the ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/wtf/ to get access to unreleased bonus content.Keep tuning in on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more and follow or subscribe to the show to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and on LinkedIn at WHERE'S THE FUNDING? PODCAST.WTF10TYPE AND METHOD Amount off order Code DETAILS Available on online sales channels and point of Sale 10% off entire order Applies to one time purchases No minimum purchase requirement All customers One use per customer Can't combine with other discounts Active from Sep 2 to Dec 18

Beauty Entrepreneurs Shares How She Caught Beypnce's Attention + How She Wins Grants to Fund Her Business with Ezinne Iroanya S5 Ep. 11Ezinne Iroanya is the CEO of SKNMUSE, a premium beauty brand championing Inclusivity and Sustainability in luxury. She comes with over a decade of experience working for brands like Lancome, and Dior.  For her, beauty is culture and she believes everyone, especially black women, deserves to have an authentic representation of beauty. Her brand, SKNMUSE, has been featured by Beyonce, Issa Rae, Essence, and Vogue, rated top 10 by ELLE USA, and many more. She is a recent Glossier and Cantu Grant winner and has raised over $200,000.00 in national grants.  In this episode we discussed: Why she started SKNMUSE and the problem that she is solving Her goal is to show others how to use beauty as a means of financial empowerment. How her branding got her products got featured by top celebrities and magazines Her fundraising journey, including bootstrapping, grant funds, and other forms of funding Her top 5 fundraising strategies  Her top 5 pieces of advice for Black female startup founders in the beauty industry about raising capital and growing a successful business To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. I always say you shouldn't keep good content to yourself so if you liked it, leave a rating and review and share this episode with other people who need to hear it. Click here to review: https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FEzinne was kind enough to share a discount link "WTF10" exclusively for WTF? Podcast listeners at https://sknmuse.com/.  Don't say I don't look out for you. Enjoy!Subscribe to the podcast on the ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/wtf/ to get access to unreleased bonus content. Keep tuning in on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more and follow or subscribe to the show to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and on LinkedIn at WHERE'S THE FUNDING? PODCAST.WTF10TYPE AND METHOD  Amount off order Code DETAILS  Available on online sales channels and point of Sale 10% off entire order Applies to one time purchases No minimum purchase requirement All customers One use per customer Can't combine with other discounts Active from Sep 2 to Dec 18

Ezinne sits with her friend Demi Osunsina as they share some of the marriage dreams they had, the fairytales and the fears and how they've been able to grow from their past experiences.

Ezinne is joined by Salem King, a creative well known for his unique branding and dedication to building communities and safe spaces for young people as they share their experiences since coming into the public eye. How they've been able to utilize the platform they've been given in caring for themselves and their communities. 

Ezinne discusses with her husband, as they both share their introduction to music growing up, their thoughts and beliefs on music as a tool as well as how music was instrumental in the early stages of their relationship.

Ezinne sits to discuss with Ifeoma, model turned tech startup founder on how they believe a person can have many interests and still choose to explore them. They talk about their experiences with people trying to put them in a box and why they believe it is their responsibility to not stay in that box