If You Can’t Get a Job, Why Not Create One? (Postscript on Opportunity Spotting)A day after wrapping up the first chapter of our dialogue on entrepreneurship, I found myself indulging in a familiar pastime — scrolling…Dec 16, 2024Dec 16, 2024
If You Can’t Get a Job, Why Not Create One? (Part 4: Shifting Mindsets and Overcoming Fears)In the last episode, the graduates showcased extraordinary creativity and resourcefulness as they brainstormed ways to earn with zero…Dec 15, 2024Dec 15, 2024
If You Can’t Get a Job, Why Not Create One (Part 3: Brainstorming Sessions)Previously, we explored practical ways to unlock opportunities and tackle the fear of not having enough skills or resources. Now, let’s…Dec 14, 2024Dec 14, 2024
If You Can’t Get a Job, Why Not Create One (Part 2: Unlocking Ideas)In the previous session, we explored the frustrations of job hunting and began to rethink the idea of creating our own jobs through small…Dec 13, 20241Dec 13, 20241
If You Can’t Get a Job, Why Not Create One (Part 1: Wake-Up Call)In a vibrant community hall, twenty eager recent graduates sit in anticipation. Their eyes reflect a mix of curiosity and cautious hope…Dec 12, 2024Dec 12, 2024
If You Can’t Get a Job, Why Not Create One?When life shuts a door, why not build another one — and paint it your favorite color while you’re at it? This isn’t just a metaphor; it’s…Dec 11, 2024Dec 11, 2024
Four Eye-Opening Insights That Kigali Taught Me About Community and ChangeTravel is a powerful teacher, opening your eyes to new ways of living, thinking, and doing things you might only have read about, watched…Dec 5, 20241Dec 5, 20241
When Words Can Move a Mountain: Reflections on Feedback for Kano AirportA few days ago, while waiting to connect my flight from Addis Ababa to Heathrow, I took the opportunity to share honest feedback about the…Dec 4, 2024Dec 4, 2024
Kano Airport Culture: A Call to Action for Better Experiences at MAKIAOver a decade of constant travel has made me intimately familiar with the inner workings of the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport…Nov 23, 20241Nov 23, 20241
Now That You Have a PhD !In this final episode, we aim to offer a straightforward roadmap for answering the initial question: how can PhD holders expand their…Sep 8, 2024Sep 8, 2024
