SelfSeed Podcast
A global podcast spotlighting powerful youth stories, life lessons, and entrepreneurial journeys. Each episode is a fresh dose of inspiration, strategy, and real talk to help you grow from the inside out. New video episodes every Tuesday. đ± Grow with usâyour story starts here. Try out PodIQ [Your data-driven creative partner for podcast growth] here: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68b55ba2cb0881918cdebacd09973643-podiq
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What if the most powerful breakthroughs in life donât come from chasing successâbut from facing yourself?In this episode of the SelfSeed Podcast, I sit down with Rhonda M. Farrah, MA, DRWAâa renowned psychotherapist, author, and LIFEstyle Empowerment Alchemist who has worked with icons like Oprah Winfrey and Melinda Gates.Together, they unpack Rhondaâs transformative philosophy, âFix Your Reflection First,â exploring how self-aware...
In a lot of the world, the game is rigged against you before you even start. And itâs not that your business plan is wrong; itâs the ground youâre trying to build on. Globally, the startup failure rate is already 90% and in developing countries, that number isnât just about bad luck or a product nobody wanted. It's a graveyard. It's filled with brilliant ideas from really talented founders who got taken down by forces they ...
Ever wonder about the potential of AI for your ventures? This video explores how to leverage AI, especially for small business owners looking to streamline their operations. Discover some of the most impactful ai tools for small businesses that can significantly boost your productivity.
The 15 AI Tools for Small Businesses
ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/
Canva: https://canva.com/
Surfer SEO: https://surferseo.com/
Manychat: https://manyc...
Too often, young people see college as only about grades, lectures, and exams. But what if those years were actually your greatest chance to prepare for the future? In this episode of the SelfSeed Podcast, Emanuel E. Saitoti explores how university years can become a launchpad for personal growth, skill-building, and career adaptability. Drawing from a live Q&A at Monday Morning Motivation, weâll unpack how students can identif...
Careers are shifting faster than ever. By 2030, 85% of the jobs weâll be doing donât even exist yet. So how do we prepare? In this episode, I share insights from my recent Monday Morning Motivation talk on future-proofing your career. đLearn why outdated skills hold us back, how to adapt with agility, and why your personal brand is more important than ever. Featuring audience reflections on AI, adaptability, and networking, this e...
What does it take to turn a kitchen-table recipe into a multimillion-dollar nutrition brand? In this episode of the SelfSeed Podcast, Emanuel sits down with James Oliver, founder and CEO of Atlas Bar.Jamesâs journey is anything but ordinary: he funded his first production run by driving over 3,000 Uber rides, built Atlas from his parentsâ dining room, and grew it into 2,000+ stores nationwideâwithout a cent of outside investment. A...
Ever feel that nagging whisper in your head? The one that says, "You're not good enough," or "You're going to fail"? Today's episode features an unfiltered exploration of self doubt â that universal struggle that seems to plague us all, from the quietest corners of our minds to the biggest stages. But self doubt can be a signal for an upcoming breakthrough, so don't let limiting beliefs hold you ...
Before you quitâon the business, the thesis, the dreamâthe next 20 minutes will teach you a simple, evidence-based way to move through the urge to give up and take your next small, powerful step. Tune in!
Todayâs tool: The 5R Framework (Recognize, Re-center, Reframe, Reduce, Reach out).
Why it works (selected research):
1. Affect-labeling reduces emotional reactivity and increases control. [https://sanlab.psych.ucla.edu/wp-content/upl...
What does it take to turn struggling brands into household names worth hundreds of millions? In this episode of the SelfSeed Podcast, Emanuel sits down with Josh SizemoreâCEO, brand-builder, and operator behind some of the most impressive consumer goods turnarounds.
From reviving Original New York Seltzer from bankruptcy into a $400M+ acquisition, to launching and selling a functional water brand in just four years, and now leading ...
Unlock peak productivity with the 'Most Important Task' (MIT) strategy. In this episode, I break down how to prioritize and conquer your hardest tasks first to achieve your goals, reduce stress, and build momentum.
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In a world marked by division, selfishness, and constant pressure, how do we truly live out the command to âlove your neighbor as yourselfâ? In this episode, Emanuel Saitoti blends an inspiring Easter sermon, an honest roundtable with friends, and personal reflections to explore what loving like Christ looks like today â and how we can make it practical in our daily lives.
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How do you carry your faith into your work without losing your professionalismâor your convictions? In todayâs Virtual Book Tour 2025 episode, weâre exploring a topic thatâs close to my heart: thriving as a professional believer. We were meant to have this conversation with Dr. Stephanie Mahalia Fletcher-Lartey, author of The Professional Believerâs Guide. Unfortunately, she couldnât join us today, but I still wanted to bring you t...
In this soul-stirring episode, author, speaker, and minister Rev. Karl Brown joins the SelfSeed Podcast to speak to anyone whoâs ever felt overlooked, unqualified, or stuck in cycles of doubt. Drawing from his booksâSteadfast Faith, The Powered-Up Man, and Affirmed by FaithâRev. Brown reveals how biblical identity and daily affirmation can fuel confidence, courage, and consistent growth. Whether you're leading a ministry, a busines...
In this impactful episode, award-winning mentor, financial literacy coach, and founder of Potterâs Wheel, Amina Olalekan, joins the SelfSeed Podcast to talk about building purpose-driven lives, marriages, and wealth. With a reach of over 30,000 lives mentored globally, Amina shares how strong homes become the foundation for leadership, legacy, and faith-fueled success. If youâre seeking alignment in your relationships, finances, or...
In this deeply grounding conversation, Dr. Charisse R. Drakefordâauthor, public speaker, caregiver, and recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awardâjoins the SelfSeed Podcast to explore the spiritual foundation of leadership. Through her book Who Are You Listening to?, Dr. Drakeford challenges us to identify the voices that shape our thinking, our faith, and our leadership. With wisdom from scripture and life experienc...
In this powerful episode, Diana Powellâserial entrepreneur and author of Afro in the Boardroomâshares how Black women can rise through the corporate and entrepreneurial ranks with courage, leadership, and impact. From the UK to the UAE, Dianaâs story is one of grit, purpose, and advocacy. This conversation blends mindset with lived experience and challenges us to bring our full, unapologetic selves to the spaces we lead in. Tune in...
In the final chapter of AI x Africa, we embrace the truth many avoid: building here is hard. But our limitations â slow networks, scarce funding, fragmented systems â arenât just obstacles. Theyâre catalysts. In this reflection on resilience, we uncover how frustration breeds innovation, how scarcity sharpens creativity, and why Africaâs builders are among the worldâs most inventive minds.Tune in now!!Share more thoughts with me th...
Africa doesnât need to play catch-up â we can leap ahead. In part 4 of AI x Africa, we explore how African entrepreneurs and creators are using AI to bypass legacy systems and solve local problems with local logic. From education to logistics, discover how AI isnât just a tool â itâs a passport to the future weâre building on our terms.Tune in now!!Share more thoughts with me through social mediaInstagram: â https://instagram.com/em...
In part 3 of AI x Africa, we face the reality many African founders know well: limited internet. This episode explores how entrepreneurs are designing smart, low-bandwidth businesses and adapting AI-powered solutions for 2G and 3G environments. From WhatsApp bots to offline-first apps, this is about building within constraints â not waiting to escape them.
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In part 2 of the AI x Africa mini-series, we unpack how African founders can build and grow startups using AI instead of relying on outside capital. Discover how tools like ChatGPT, OpusClip, Durable, and Blaze are becoming the new startup "team"âhelping validate ideas, build MVPs, and scale faster, smarter, and leaner.
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