Intro to Gems for Success

EP 07: Ellen Osei "Run Your Own Race"

Ellen Osei is a Ghanaian-American occupational therapist, humanitarian and model. Ellen’s passion involves helping women and children navigate beyond physical and mental health challenges to reach their fullest potential. Ellen combines her experiences as a therapist, former beauty queen and pageant coordinator to present a mentorship program that helps women of all abilities and backgrounds redefine their beauty and serve in desired roles as leaders and entrepreneurs within their communities. This includes a variety of events throughout the year focusing on identifying and developing power, passion and purpose. Ellen also aims to help families create environments for children that enhance their overall quality of life. Ellen is the Co-Founder of Raising HOPE, a 501c3 non profit organization dedicated to providing support resources for the disadvantaged, orphans, and children with special needs throughout the African Diaspora. Ellen is also the founder of Theraplay LLC, a pediatric occupational therapy practice that provides private and community-based workshops and services that support families in adapting their lifestyle to their child’s special needs. Ellen has a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy from Columbia University, NY, and is currently a doctoral candidate in the Movement Science Program with a specialty in occupational therapy at Columbia University. Ellen currently works in New Jersey’s early intervention system and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. You can connect with Ellen via instagram @miss.ellen.o This podcast is an initiative under Hands of a Hero Foundation. For more information, please visit us at www.handsofahero.org .  You can also follow us on all social media platforms @gemsforsuccess and @handsofahero. Follow Host on Instagram @yaa_birago.  If you would like to be a guest or have a topic you would like for us to discuss, please email [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gemsforsuccess/message

EP 06: Kiran Shahbaz "Clarify Your Intentions"

On this episode, I will be chatting with Toronto native  Kiran Shahbaz  . She is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of three successful businesses;  Snackable, OverHead Pro, and Snackable Studios, where she helps video creators, create, grow and monetize their content. Her productions has reached over 3MM+  audience and on this show, she will be sharing her startup journey and how she was able to overcome some of the challenges she encountered on the road to success.

You can connect with Kiran via LinkedIn is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiranshahbaz/ 

This podcast is an initiative under Hands of a Hero Foundation. For more information, please visit us at www.handsofahero.org .  You can also follow us on all social media platforms @gemsforsuccess and @handsofahero. Follow Host on Instagram @yaa_birago.  If you would like to be a guest or have a topic you would like for us to discuss, please email [email protected]

EP 05: "Self-Reflection is the school of Wisdom"

On this episode,  I will be discussing my 2019 goals, reflections, lessons learned and provide some recommendations for 2020 goals.   

This podcast is an initiative under Hands of a Hero Foundation. For more information, please visit us at www.handsofahero.org .  You can also follow us on all social media platforms @gemsforsuccess and @handsofahero. Follow Host on Instagram @yaa_birago.  If you would like to be a guest or have a topic you would like us to discuss, please email [email protected]

EP 04: Christine Dikongué "Integration instead of Inclusion"

On this episode, I will be chatting with Christine Dikongué; a Cameroonian-Canadian,  who was raised between three continents and in 6 different countries. Christine has experience in various disciplines (international economics, project management, marketing and technology). She draws on her personal experience and cross-cultural knowledge to raise awareness of issues related to access to quality education (SDG 4) and gender equality (SDG 5), while representing youth and marginalized communities. With her expertise in youth Mentoring , capacity building & strategic partnerships. Christine is a member of the Board of Directors of the United Nations Association in Canada ( Toronto Branch) and the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce. More recently, she was a youth ambassador for Barack Obama’s Canada2020 Conference. You can find her on the Most Influential People of African Descent ‘s Global Top 100 under 40, in recognition of the UN International Decade for People of African Decent and among the Top 100 Black Women to Watch in Canada. You can connect with Christine on all social media platforms @christinedkg This podcast is an initiative under Hands of a Hero Foundation. For more information, please visit us at www.handsofahero.org .  You can also follow us on all social media platforms @gemsforsuccess and @handsofahero. Follow Host on Instagram @yaa_birago.  If you would like to be a guest or have a topic you would like us to discuss, please email [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gemsforsuccess/message

EP 03: Relocating and starting a business in a new environment with Aina Aidoo

On this episode, I will be chatting with Aina Aidoo, Co-founder and CEO of Cupcakes Boutique Ghana. We will continue the discussion on relocating and starting a business in a new environment. We will have an in-depth conversation about steps you need to take to start a success and thrive in a countries you are not familiar with. She will also provide tips on how to choose the right business for the right environment and share some of her lessons she has learned on her entrepreneurial journey.       

Aina Aidoo is an entrepreneur from Toronto Canada. Aina was born in Ghana West Africa and migrated to Toronto Canada at the tender age of 4. She did all of her formal education in Canada and relocated to Ghana in 2009. After a short career in the banking industry, she ventured into various business in both Nigeria and Ghana. After helping establish Tempohousing Nigeria she decided to turn her passion for the culinary arts into a business. She attended The Bonnie Gordon College of confectionery Arts, and started The Cupcake Boutique along side 2 other business partners. 

You can contact Aina via email at [email protected]

This podcast is an initiative under Hands of a Hero Foundation. For more information, please visit us at www.handsofahero.org .  You can also follow us on all social media platforms @gemsforsuccess and @handsofahero. Follow Host on Instagram @yaa_birago.  If you would like to be a guest or have a topicc you would like us to discuss, please email [email protected]