The Social Corner

'Understand The Business Side To Your Social' 3 Non Negotiables when Starting Your Social Business

Starting a social business isn’t just about having a great idea, it’s about having a strong foundation. Without that, even the best intentions can crumble under pressure.
In this episode, Daina dives into her 3 non-negotiables when launching a social enterprise, and the key elements you should get to grips with right from the very start.
If you want to build something that lasts, this episode is for you...
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"There Is Economic Might In Migration" w/ Nina Mohanty

Pardna. Ajo. Susu. Hagbad. Ayuuto. Chit fund.
Whatever you know it as – this financial model has revolutionised the way Diaspora Communities have navigated life for centuries, and now with the advancements in Fintech (Financial Technology) its being brought into the modern era with Bloom Money.
Nina Mohanty is the CEO of Bloom Money; a fintech company that builds financial tools for diaspora communities to build generational wealth and she has been recognised on the Forbes 30 under 30 list.
In this episode Daina sits down with Nina to uncover her journey as the child of Immigrant parents growing up in Silicone Valley to how she is leading a team revolutionising the way Diaspora communities build wealth.
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"Passion Alone Won't Cut It - Consider these 3 things before starting your Social Business"

We're back for the first episode in the new season and this one's a little different as for the first time in the history of the show, Daina herself is in the hot seat. 
In this pilot episode of Season 3, Daina breaks shares into 3 key things to consider before starting your our Social Venture that will not only help you start strong, but also get out of your own way.
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”Trust yourself. You have nothing to lose” w/ Sabrina Dennis

So here it is…the Final episode in this season of The Social Corner!
And for this very special episode, I sat down with Author, Speaker, CEO of First Class Foundation and Founder of Legacy Consultants, Sabrina Dennis. 
In this episode Sabrina shares the highs, lows, twists and turns of her journey through adolescence, becoming a Mother, Wife, Leader and CEO of an award winning charity, and the challenges and triumphs each piece contributed to becoming the woman she is today. This really is a story of grit, resilience and faith, so get your pen and paper because there are definitely some notes to be taken. 
Sabrina Dennis is a talented Speaker, Author, and Community Engagement specialist with over 15 years of experience working with local communities. As the CEO of an award-winning Charity, she is passionate about supporting children, young people and families in living their lives on purpose. 
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”It’s about what you do. It’s not about the title” w/Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

On the penultimate episode of The Social Corner, I was joined in the studio all the way from L.A by Podcasting Executive, Editorial Consultant and Award winning Journalist Christabel Nsiah-Buadi to uncover how moments of boldness, and a sense of defiance catapulted her to an international career which is now creating spaces for underrepresented audio creators. This conversation was definitely a story of triumph and reminder that those affirming moments in our lives have the power to change the course of our trajectory. Christabel is the Lead of Spotify’s “Sound Up: Behind the Mic” fellowship for Black early-career podcasters and the fabulous host of The Cipher Podcast. She’s passionate about using her platform to bridge the gap between underrepresented audio creators and the podcast industry and has produced critically acclaimed broadcasts globally including the Webby-award nominated podcast, Sista Brunch.
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”While your breathing you’ve got the responsibility to live” w/ David Shosanya

Is there privilege in poverty?
On this episode of The Social Corner, Daina sits down with renowned Reverend and Co-founder of Street Pastors, David Shosanya to discuss how he affirmed his identity through the intersections of growing up in poverty, pan Africanism, faith and his British/Nigerian heritage.
David's early years led to some difficult choices, and in this open conversation he candidly reveals the struggles he experienced then and still to this today, but has overcome through faith and therapy.
David Shosanya is a renowned speaker and leader recognised in Churches and communities nationally for his wisdom on topics such as leadership, personal development, and wellbeing. As the Director of Paideia Training and Consultancy, he is passionate about helping people confront their limitations, discover personal wellness, and realise their full potential.
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”I’ve come to terms with being in a chair, but mentally understanding it I wasn’t emotionaly prepared for” / with Fidel Thompson

How do you come to terms with life changing in the blink of an eye?
On this episode of The Social Corner, Daina sits down with Breakin Barriers Charity Founder, Fidel Thompson whos life dramatically changed when a tragic incident led to him becoming a T12 paraplegic and wheelchair bound. Fidel openly shares the secret struggles of his journey that led him to find his purpose and help other with spinal cord injuries through his charity and advocacy work. 
Fidel Thompson is the award winning founder and CEO of Breakin Barriers Charity. The charity supports spinal cord injury survivors and seeks to raise awareness about the mental, physical and emotional issues that survivors face in order to improve support.
 
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”I couldn’t let society suppress my voice” / with Dr Tru Powell

What does living as your true authentic self look and feel like?
In this weeks episode, Daina sits down with multi award winning Creative Entrepreneur and Personal Brand Expert, Dr. Tru Powell to discuss how his journey of navigating his masculinity, individual identity, race and passions helped him cement his unique voice.
Dr Tru Powell is a multi-award-winning Creative Entrepreneur and personal brand expert whose passion for equality, justice, and freedom of speech have driven his work around race relations and personal branding. His enormous achievements have earned him a place on one of the nation’s favourite breakfast shows and more recently an honorary doctorate from Arden University.
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”When you’ve got no other choice, you realise what you’re made of”/ with Melissa Shervington

“When you’re in a position where there is no choice, you realise what you’re made of.”
On today’s episode of The Social Corner, Daina sits down with Serial Female Entrepreneur and Award winning speaker, Melissa Shervington, to discuss her journey through business, her battle to motherhood and how one of the most difficult times in her life, shaped her into who she is today. 
Melissa is the Founder and Director of ‘Engage Training and Consultancy’ and has navigated a 15 year career in successful business ventures. She is an award winning Speaker with a wealth of experience in property investment and sales and has been a professional member of the Professional Speakers Academy since 2018. 

”We Need a Redistribution of Wealth and Power” / with Prof. Monder Ram OBE

What does real equality look like?
In the first episode of Season 2 of The Social Corner, Daina sits down with renowned Social Scientist and one of the foremost international scholars researching ethnic minority entrepreneurship, Professor Monder Ram OBE, to discuss the groundbreaking work he is leading in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship and what he believes it takes to truly see equality.
Prof. Monder Ram is the Director of the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) at Aston University. His work has has helped to shape the field over the past 3 decades. From his considerable research output to the founding of the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship, Prof Ram has become established as a leading scholar and impactful researcher. His commitment to engaged scholarship has resulted in several social science inspired initiatives that have benefited diverse and overlooked communities.
 
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