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Episode Synopsis
In honour of Black History Month, your host, Gabby Austen Browne speaks with four inspirational Black men from the events industry. In this series of BHM specials, we learn about our guests early years as young Black men in the UK, their career journey (challenges + wins) and their hopes for the future.
This weeks guest is Raphael Sofoluke, founder of The UK Black Business Show. The UKBBS, founded in 2017, is an annual conference and exhibition show which takes place during Black History Month to highlight and promote the amazing businesses founded by people from the Black community. The show highlights the achievements and contributions black businesses have made to the economy and attendees have the opportunity to hear insights and advice in entrepreneurship, leadership and business from some of the UK’s leading Black business professionals.
The UK Black Business Show takes place on the 30th October 2021 at the QEII. Secure your tickets here: https://ukblackbusinessshow.co.uk/ Attendees will gain cutting-edge insight and advice in entrepreneurship, leadership, soft skills and cultural development from some of the UK’s leading black business owners.
The UK Black Business Week takes place on the 25th - 30th October 2021 at the QEII. Participate here: https://ukblackbusinessweek.com/
In this episode:
You can learn how to build your network of Black professionals and how you can show up as an ally
Is the entrepreneurial spirit - nature or nurture?
Why if you have a business idea, you should just get started (we are not trying to reinvent the wheel!)
Why he decided to write the book “Twice as Hard, navigating black stereotypes and creating space for success" (a timely book he co-wrote with is wife, Opeyemi Sofoluke)
And how writing the chapter on mental health highlighted to him the importance of self care
Raphael has spoken for and featured on several well-known platforms including NatWest, BBC, ITV News, Forbes, Mastercard, CBS, Facebook & BET, as well as a personal invite to 10 Downing street in Black History Month.
Raphael has also launched the Black Tech Achievement Awards which is set-up to celebrate and acknowledge black role models and innovators within the tech sector and to help illuminate the pathways to greater black representation of the community within the industry. The first show was also sponsored by JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, BT and Facebook with BBC News Filming and broadcasting the event on the day.
Connect with Raphael https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-sofoluke-533b87a0/
This weeks guest is Raphael Sofoluke, founder of The UK Black Business Show. The UKBBS, founded in 2017, is an annual conference and exhibition show which takes place during Black History Month to highlight and promote the amazing businesses founded by people from the Black community. The show highlights the achievements and contributions black businesses have made to the economy and attendees have the opportunity to hear insights and advice in entrepreneurship, leadership and business from some of the UK’s leading Black business professionals.
The UK Black Business Show takes place on the 30th October 2021 at the QEII. Secure your tickets here: https://ukblackbusinessshow.co.uk/ Attendees will gain cutting-edge insight and advice in entrepreneurship, leadership, soft skills and cultural development from some of the UK’s leading black business owners.
The UK Black Business Week takes place on the 25th - 30th October 2021 at the QEII. Participate here: https://ukblackbusinessweek.com/
In this episode:
You can learn how to build your network of Black professionals and how you can show up as an ally
Is the entrepreneurial spirit - nature or nurture?
Why if you have a business idea, you should just get started (we are not trying to reinvent the wheel!)
Why he decided to write the book “Twice as Hard, navigating black stereotypes and creating space for success" (a timely book he co-wrote with is wife, Opeyemi Sofoluke)
And how writing the chapter on mental health highlighted to him the importance of self care
Raphael has spoken for and featured on several well-known platforms including NatWest, BBC, ITV News, Forbes, Mastercard, CBS, Facebook & BET, as well as a personal invite to 10 Downing street in Black History Month.
Raphael has also launched the Black Tech Achievement Awards which is set-up to celebrate and acknowledge black role models and innovators within the tech sector and to help illuminate the pathways to greater black representation of the community within the industry. The first show was also sponsored by JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, BT and Facebook with BBC News Filming and broadcasting the event on the day.
Connect with Raphael https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-sofoluke-533b87a0/
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