Build with Jesse Dan-Yusuf

Build with Jesse Dan-Yusuf

Building a business is hard. Building a business as a creative is even harder. That's what I realised when I started my entrepreneurial journey. I desperately needed help and mentorship but couldn't find any. That’s why I started Campfyre — to fill this gap and provide the guidance that I once sought. I interview successful creatives about their journeys to provide valuable insights, lessons, and inspiration. - Join me, Jesse Dan-Yusuf, as we learn from these stories of triumph and resilience to inspire and educate the next generation of Creative Entrepreneurs.

Episodes

024 - How To Find Your Life's Purpose (Start With Why)

August 30, 2023 • 7 mins
Ep 024 - If you feel lost, do this. I know it sounds a tad cliché, but trust me on this one. So many of us wander through life, collecting 'should-dos' and 'must-haves,' wondering why we still feel this gaping void inside. You're not alone in this search, my friend. Countless souls are on this quest, hunting for their life's true calling. But where to begin? The answer is simpler than you might think: Start With Why. Dive into th...
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023 - How To Reinvent Yourself in 6 Months (without selling your soul)

July 21, 2023 • 17 mins
Welcome to this week's episode of The Jesse Dan-Yusuf Podcast, a special dive into the transformative journey of self-reinvention. Many chase after wealth, power, or fame, believing that's where the pinnacle of life's achievements lies. But what if there's a different pinnacle? One rooted in self-actualization? Self-actualization - it's more than just a fancy term. It's about blossoming into the best version of YOU. It's about know...
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022 - Start Your Journey of Self-Actualisation

February 27, 2023 • 12 mins
Welcome to this week's episode of The FIRED-UP Podcast, where we will explore the topic of self-actualisation. This might be a controversial idea for some, with some believing that wealth, power, or fame hold greater significance in life. But let's take a step back and consider what self-actualization means. Self-actualization is the process of becoming the best version of ourselves. It starts with self-awareness - understanding ou...
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021 - What is a Personal Brand?

November 4, 2022 • 8 mins
Building a personal brand is the number one thing you should be doing right now if you want to be successful in the world of business. It’s not enough to just have a good product or service—you need to build your own personal brand around it. By developing yourself as a thought leader and influencer, you can gain more control over where your business goes and how it grows—and make more money in the process! Follow Jesse Dan-Yusuf’s...
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020 - The Greatest Opportunity of Our Lifetime?

October 5, 2022 • 10 mins
“Is The World Getting Better or Worse? Was 2020 the worst year in history? Did COVID-19, a global economic crisis involving massive layoffs and unemployment among developed nations, along with racial tensions that led to violent protests across the globe—including here at home—make it seem like we were living through our own Armageddon? In his 2018 TED Talk, Cognitive Psychologist Steven Pinker outlined 30-year data trends across g...
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019 - Do You Trust Me?

October 4, 2022 • 7 mins
“The most expensive thing in the world is trust, it can take years to earn and a matter of seconds to lose” — Unknown Trust  Trust is the mental model that societies use to judge one another. When trust breaks down at a societal level, chaos follows suit. Our modern society is built on a foundation of mutual trust; we entrust pilots with our lives when we board an airplane, cab drivers with getting us to our destinations safely and...
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018 - 9 Things You Need To Do In The Next 90 Days

October 3, 2022 • 17 mins
It's about 90 Days till 2023 and there's still so much you can achieve. If you're considering launching, building and monetising your personal brand then you must do these 9 things in the next 90 days. I'll be hosting FREE Live workshops, Fireworkshop. Register here: www.jessedanyusuf.co/fireworkshop Follow Jesse Dan-Yusuf’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Campfire
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017 - Redefining Ambition

September 30, 2022 • 11 mins
Ambition is a good thing and more of us should be ambitious. We should all aim to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Ambition doesn't mean we have to put others down for us to climb the ladder of success. 
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016 - Starting Over...Again

September 24, 2022 • 8 mins
Hey, I know it's been a while but I'm here now! I'm back and I'm fired up! You may have noticed that the podcast is no longer "The Fireworks Podcast", I've renamed it to be called, The FIRED-UP Podcast with Jesse Dan-Yusuf, cause I believe it fits my vision, framework of thought and much more that I'll be revealing in the coming weeks and months.  Thank you for your patience and support. LET'S GET FIRED-UP!
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015 - Share Your Story, You Have No Excuse - with Blessing Abeng

April 8, 2022 • 54 mins
On this episode Blessing Abeng shares the story of her journey and why we should share the stories of the work we're doing. - Blessing Abeng is a branding and communications expert dedicated to helping brands identify and communicate their unique identity and tell better stories. She builds brand and communication strategies around tech products, services, growth, and sales to help brands communicate with their team, target audienc...
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014 - Storytelling As A Superpower - with Alma Asinobi

April 1, 2022 • 41 mins
On this episode, I interview Alma Asinobi, the Global Comms Lead for Chess In Slums but prior to that she was the Brand Storyteller at Cowrywise, a company I admire because of its content marketing and storytelling. She shares the stories of her journey to becoming a 10x storyteller for tech startups and how her early childhood influenced who she's become today. 
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012 Stop Selling, Start Storytelling

October 15, 2021 • 21 mins
If you're like me then selling anything is hard! The thought of trying to convince people to give you money in exchange for a product or service you shudder. But I've learnt how to do it, I had to learn the art of sales storytelling. The greatest salesmen are great storytellers as well. Listen to this episode to get the framework I use to sell.  f you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing and rating it so more people can enjoy...
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011 How to Build Community with Salem King

October 8, 2021 • 62 mins
Earlier this year, I interviewed Salem King at Campfire, a monthly gathering of creatives and entrepreneurs. Salem is TEDx Speaker, Content Creator, Teacher & Storyteller. In this interview, Salem shared his passion and heart for creativity, creatives and community building. Everyone should listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing and rating it so more people can enjoy it. Thanks. Sign up for my fr...
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010 The Future & Growth of the Nigerian Creator Economy

October 1, 2021 • 14 mins
The African Creator Economy is starting to take off and that's exciting. In this episode in light of Nigeria's 61st Independence Day celebration. I discuss the future and growth of the Nigerian Creator Economy. If you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing, rating and sharing this podcast with your friends. It helps the podcast grow and makes the podcast better. For more, visit: www.jessedanyusuf.co Follow me Twitter, Instagram...
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009 Building Chocolate City with Audu Maikori

September 24, 2021 • 57 mins

I had the opportunity to chat with Audu Maikori over Instagram Live at the height of the pandemic and lockdown last year. He shared stories and insights on what it took to build Chocolate City Entertainment. I love this episode particularly because whether you're a creative or entrepreneur or both you'll resonate with a lot of what Audu shares about building a creative business in Nigeria.

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008 Consistency is King

September 17, 2021 • 17 mins
On this episode I talk about why creators and entrepreneurs need to be consistent, the myth of overnight success and the Matthew Effect. If you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing and rating it so more people can enjoy it.  Thanks. Sign up for free weekly workshops www.jessedanyusuf.co/fireworkshop.
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007 Personal Branding for Introverts

June 4, 2021 • 24 mins
Does Personal Branding make you feel nervous as an introvert? If you're like me then your answer to that question is YES! But there is a way, Personal Branding doesn't have to be nerve-racking. On this episode, I talk about ways Introvert can build powerful and authentic personal brands.  Join the Campire community of creatives & entrepreneurs sharing theirs stories, their work and journies.  Sign up on www.fireworksu.com to join o...
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006 The Creative's Journey

March 19, 2021 • 21 mins
In this episode, I look at Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey formula and apply it to Creatives. 
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005 Starting Over

May 25, 2020 • 18 mins
So many creatives and entrepreneurs we know and love have failed and started over. Steve Jobs, Walt Disney, JK Rowlings and many more make the list of success stories that started out with failures. In a time when people are losing their jobs and businesses, people and businesses are failing, we have an opportunity to start over. Listen to Jesse Dan-Yusuf "start over" this podcast. Welcome to The Fireworks Podcast!
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004: Ferdy Adimefe: The Story of Success

January 10, 2019 • 19 mins
On this episode, Jesse Dan-Yusuf speaks to Ferdy Adimefe, the Founder & CEO of Imaginarium Creative, on his journey to success, what success means and lessons he's learned as a creative entrepreneur.
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