In this episode, your host, Aishat, flips the script by becoming the interviewee.
During the conversation, Aishat shares her extensive journey of more than two decades of employment in the nonprofit sector and details her experiences in finance and operations.
She recounts how a week-long assignment evolved into a decade-long career and progressing from an entry-level finance role to high-level management positions and to working independently in various international NGOs.
Aishat also reflects on navigating new responsibilities and autonomy, implementing controls and; policies and procedures, while also addressing the challenges of effective communication and change management. On a personal note, she briefly touches on mental health challenges within her family.
Aishat goes on to talk about establishing her own Bookkeeping and Accounting Services practice and catering predominantly to nonprofits, highlighting valuable lessons learnt on the journey so far.
Finally, Aishat elaborates on the motivations behind launching her podcast and the objectives she aims to accomplish.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“if they say, the program starts at nine a.m. nine 30 is gonna be kick off, you have coffee and mingling at from 9a.m. to 9:30. I wouldn't appear at the event until 9:35”
“I thought, yeah, Gambia is West Africa, so it should be… If you need to walk over today, you could walk across. Yeah, that's what I thought. You know how I am how with geography…”
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Aishat operates her own Bookkeeping and Accounting services firm, primarily focusing on serving nonprofits. Before founding her practice, she dedicated over two decades to the nonprofit sector. Beyond her professional endeavors with nonprofits, Aishat is deeply committed to supporting single mothers in navigating financial management challenges. She is also the author of the book "Money Solutions for Single Mums" (available at https://amzn.eu/d/fvDcdG). Additionally, she is passionate about educating young black adults on financial literacy. In essence, Aishat is particularly enthusiastic when engaging in conversations about money management.
SOCIALS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aishat-idris/
