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Building Wealth Without BordersWealth Snippets - Use Your Side Hustle to Get Ahead at Your 9–5Welcome to the Building Wealth with No Borders podcast with me, Lamide Elizabeth. Each episode, I’ll be bringing you guests from around the world to share their strategies on building wealth. Today, we’re in London with the Founder and CEO of the UK Black Business Show, Dr Raphael Sofoluke. Find out more about the UK Black Business Show Here: https://www.ukblackbusinessshow.co.uk/To book a FREE consultation on purchasing a property in Dubai, schedule a call here: calendly.com/d/cqzz-ykv-g6q🌍💰 LEARN TO BUILD WEALTH: https://shorturl.at...
2025-05-1407 min
Building Wealth with No BordersWealth Snippets - Use Your Side Hustle to Get Ahead at Your 9–5Welcome to the Building Wealth with No Borders podcast with me, Lamide Elizabeth. Each episode, I’ll be bringing you guests from around the world to share their strategies on building wealth. Today, we’re in London with the Founder and CEO of the UK Black Business Show, Dr Raphael Sofoluke. Find out more about the UK Black Business Show Here: https://www.ukblackbusinessshow.co.uk/ To book a FREE consultation on purchasing a property in Dubai, schedule a call here: calendly.com/d/cqzz-ykv-g6q 🌍💰 LEARN TO BUILD WEALTH: https://shorturl.at/AfTZL 🇦🇪 SUPP...
2025-05-1405 min
Building Wealth Without BordersBusiness Expert Reveals How To Build a 7-Figure Business Without Quitting Your 9–5 | Dr Raphael SofolukeWelcome to the Building Wealth with No Borders podcast with me, Lamide Elizabeth. Each episode, I’ll be bringing you guests from around the world to share their strategies on building wealth. Today, we’re in London with the Founder and CEO of the UK Black Business Show, Dr Raphael Sofoluke. Find out more about the UK Black Business Show Here: https://www.ukblackbusinessshow.co.uk/To book a FREE consultation on purchasing a property in Dubai, schedule a call here: calendly.com/d/cqzz-ykv-g6q🌍💰 LEARN TO BUILD WEALTH: https...
2025-05-111h 01Building Wealth with No BordersBusiness Expert Reveals How To Build a 7-Figure Business Without Quitting Your 9–5 | Dr Raphael SofolukeWelcome to the Building Wealth with No Borders podcast with me, Lamide Elizabeth. Each episode, I’ll be bringing you guests from around the world to share their strategies on building wealth. Today, we’re in London with the Founder and CEO of the UK Black Business Show, Dr Raphael Sofoluke. Find out more about the UK Black Business Show Here: https://www.ukblackbusinessshow.co.uk/To book a FREE consultation on purchasing a property in Dubai, schedule a call here: calendly.com/d/cqzz-ykv-g6q🌍💰 LEARN TO BUILD WEALTH: https://shorturl.at/AfTZL🇦🇪 SUPPORT...
2025-05-1159 min
Power HourThriving Together with Raphael SofolukeRaphael Sofoluke is a serial entrepreneur, author, founder and CEO behind UK Black Business Show, UK Black Business Week, Birmingham Black Business Show & Black Tech Achievement Awards.In his new book Together We Thrive: How to find your tribe, build a community and create the dream network is available to buy now! In it Raphael guides us through the immense potential of building a community. Throughout the chapters, Raphael draws on his access to professionals and influencers from varied sectors in his case studies. He shares practical strategies, real-life examples, and actionable steps to help you bu...
2024-10-2239 min
1Xtra Talks with Richie BraveBlack History Month and the label of Black ExcellenceWhether it’s about its relevance or the content shared, everyone has an opinion about Black History Month. How should we be marking it? Do Black communities need to take more ownership of what it looks like or entails? Publicist, cultural commentator and podcaster Marianne Sunshine, and project facilitator Ellis Eyo-Thompson join Richie to explore this. What does Black Excellence mean to you? Are we too focussed on the wrong things when we define what excellence means? How does media impact how we perceive Black Excellence? Content & audience Insights researcher, and lecturer in media and marketing analytics Dr...
2024-10-131h 00
Bread & ButterLearn How To Break The Ice || Bread & Butter Podcast - Ep 28 FT. Raphael SofolukeIf you don’t walk away from this episode feeling inspired, hit play again! This episode is jam-packed with so many valuable gems that it could easily have a part two. The insights shared are just that good!This week, we’re joined by the incredible Raphael Sofoluke, Founder and CEO of the UK Black Business Show. If you haven’t heard of the UKBB Show, you might have been living under a rock! Since its launch in 2017, the show has grown exponentially and is bigger and better than ever.Raphael takes us through his journe...
2024-09-301h 21
The Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast)Creating Spaces for Black Success with Raphael Sofoluke (CEO of UK Black Business Show & Author)Join us on this enlightening 10th episode as we sit down with the multifaceted creative force and CEO, Raphael Sofuloke. He shares his unique approach as a visionary, entrepreneur and accomplished author and his journey of how he transforms raw ideas into tangible masterpieces. We delve into his diverse projects, exploring the intersection of culture, art and business, and the challenges and triumphs of pushing past boundaries. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, Raphael's insights on innovation, persistence, and staying true to one's vision are sure to inspire and motivate. Tune in for an engaging conversation...
2024-06-0227 min
Diversity MattersBlack Excellence Unleashed: A Conversation with Dr. Raphael SofolukeRaphael Sofoluke shares his journey from a background in music and sales to becoming the founder of the UK Black Business Show. He discusses the inspiration behind the show and the need for representation and networking opportunities for black entrepreneurs and professionals. Sofoluke highlights the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the events industry and the need for more black-owned exhibitions and conferences. He also discusses the impact of his book 'Twice as Hard' and his plans for the future of the UK Black Business Show.
2024-03-1038 min
Sixth HiveHow To Build A Global Brand In The Event Industry: Lessons from Raphael Sofoluke - CEO of Black Business ShowI'm your host Flavilla Fongang, and I've been on an incredible journey as a serial entrepreneur, a journey that's been both challenging and filled with triumphs. This episode, I'm thrilled to have Raphael, a beacon of creativity and resilience, join us to discuss his own remarkable path. Through the lens of our personal experiences, we unravel the layers of entrepreneurship within the Black experience and illustrate how embracing our unique stories can lead to phenomenal success in business.Raphael's transition from an artistic child to a master of sales and entrepreneurship is not just inspiring, it's instructional...
2024-02-0453 min
ABOUT THAT WALLETS4E7: [Markia Brown] C.R.E.A.M. (Credit Rules Everything Around Me)Anthony Weaver sits down to have a heart to heart discussion with Marka Brown @TheMoneyPlug @theeMoneyPlug about the habits why she is so passionate about credit education, providing credit facts, dealing with divorce, a new job, moving from coast to coast with 5 kids, and much more! More about Markia Brown: https://www.themoneyplug.co/=|| Markia’s Book Recommendations ||=Get Good with money by Tiffany Aliche - https://amzn.to/3sfCyWw How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged by Kimberly Jones - https://amzn.to/3sg...
2023-08-151h 07
The StandardLeader Weekends: How to be a CEO (The Black Business Show's Raphael Sofoluke)This is a bonus episode taken from our business show, How to be a CEO. Raphael Sofoluke is the CEO and founder of the Black Business Show, part of Black Business Week. The event is now the biggest in the UK and Europe, with around 15,000 attendees expected in 2023. But it started as a side-hustle! To hear the interview in full click this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-1710 min
How to be a CEORaphael Sofoluke & The Black Business Show: From Side Hustle to Global Event Raphael Sofoluke is the CEO and founder of the Black Business Show, part of Black Business Week. The event is now the biggest in the UK and Europe, with around 15,000 attendees expected in 2023. But it started as a side-hustle! Raphael is also one of the angels in the AXA Startup Angel competition. There are six chances to win, including two top prizes of £25,000, mentorship from the AXA Startup Angels including Raphael himself, and business insurance for a year, thanks to AXA. In this episode we talk about: Why he was surprised there hadn’t been a Bl...
2023-05-2223 min
CEO Stories: Conversations with Greater Birmingham business leadersRaphael Sofoluke | Channelling frustration and inspiration to start the UK Black Business ShowEntrepreneur and author Raphael Sofoluke founded the UK Black Business Show from a place of "frustration and inspiration".
The show has doubled in size since 2017 and has expanded into other parts of the UK - with the Birmingham edition returning to the NEC on Saturday 17 June, 2023.
In this episode of CEO Stories, Raphael talks to Henrietta Brealey about what inspired him to create a platform for Black entrepreneurs and business owners, what he learned during the transition from his previous career into a full-time entrepreneur and why the show's expansion into Birmingham was an important...
2023-04-3030 min
Twice As HardDonae'oThe next guest on the Twice as Hard podcast is Donae’o, the British singer, songwriter and rapper from North-West London. With Raphael and Opeyemi Sofoluke, he’s here to discuss the importance of consistency, how essential gratitude is, and the responsibility you have to yourself to make your mark and achieve your goals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-06-1035 minTwice As HardTrevor NelsonTrevor Nelson: British DJ, pioneer of the urban music scene and radio host. Trevor is the latest guest on the Twice as Hard podcast with Raphael and Opeyemi Sofoluke, here to discuss kickstarting his career and the mindset he adopted to achieve his dreams. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-06-0338 minTwice As HardJamelia DonaldsonJamelia Donaldson, is an entrepreneur and founder of Europe’s first and largest hair product discovery box TreasureTress. She’s joining Raphael and Opeyemi Sofoluke on the Twice as Hard podcast to discuss teamwork and leadership in business, and to give a few words of wisdom on what she’s learnt in the course of building her successful career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-05-2040 minTwice As HardAdem HolnessAdem Holness is the Music Curator at the Horniman Museum, and specialises in enabling the ambitions of music artists and creators predominantly in Jazz, Afrobeats, Grime, Raggae, Electronic and RnB music. Raphael and Opeyemi Sofoluke got him into the Twice as Hard studio to discuss the importance of working twice as smart. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-05-1329 minTwice As HardBola SolIn the debut episode of Twice as Hard: The Podcast, Raphael and Opeyemi Sofoluke delve into an insightful conversation with Bola Sol. Bola’s an author, entrepreneur and finance coach, creator of the platform Refined Currency and its sister company Rich Girl Chronicles. Today, they're discussing how Bola's achieved success in her career, how she manages expectations, and how everyone can harness a successful money mindset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-05-0630 minTwice As HardTwice as Hard TrailerTwice As Hard is an exploration of Black identity in the working world and a blueprint for success. You will learn what obstacles limit opportunity for Black professional progress, how to understand and overcome racial stereotypes, be productive, find purpose, and ultimately thrive in business.Authors and married couple Opeyemi and Raphael Sofoluke explore their own personal brand of ethics, the challenges they have faced in their careers, and the learnings they took from them, before inviting other successful business people in a broad range of industries to share their experiences and the practical measures they...
2022-02-2302 minPower HourEntrepreneurship with Raphael SofolukeOn the show this week Adrienne is joined by the brilliant Raphael Sofoluke. Raphael is the Visionary Founder and CEO behind The UK Black Business Show & UK Black Business Week. The UK Black Business Show 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. In 2020 Raphael was also listed as one of Forbes 25 Leading Black British Business people to follow. Raphael is also the Co-Author of Twice as Hard book alongside his wife, sharing valuable lessons from 40 Black...
2022-02-2237 min
Hatch Founders TalkChampioning Entrepreneurship as a Black Founder with Timi Merriman-Johnson (Mr MoneyJar) and Raphael Sofoluke (The UK Black Business Show)In this talk we were joined by Timi Merriman-Johnson and Raphael Sofoluke who, despite the challenges they have faced, have risen to the top in their industries.Timi Merriman-Johnson is an award-winning financial content creator, podcaster, author and founder of Mr MoneyJar, a UK-based financial education company, who has been featured on the BBC, LadBible and Sky News.Raphael Sofoluke is the Visionary Founder and CEO behind The UK Black Business Show & UK Black Business Week, the first dedicated week in the UK for Black entrepreneurs, professionals and allies in the UK. Raphael...
2021-10-2048 min
Diversity Alliance Talks035 How To Meet Black British Leaders & EntrepreneursIn 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. Th...
2021-10-1339 min
Diversity Alliance TalksTRAILER 035 How To Meet Black British Leaders & EntrepreneursIn honour of Black History Month co-founder of Diversity Ally, Gabby Austen Browne speaks with four inspirational Black men from the events industry. During this series of BHM specials, 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, who founded The UK Black Business Show in 2017. The UKBBS is 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 s...
2021-10-1300 min
Saka's Is That SoEp21 What does it take to launch a successful event for black businesses? A conversation with Raphael Sofoluke.What does it take to launch a successful event for black businesses? A conversation with Raphael Sofoluke, creator of the black business show, Europe's largest event for black businesses. In this episode, we challenge the conventions around hosting an event including, what prep goes into making an event successful? How do we organise people to meet for business instead of leisure?The UK Black Business Show has been created to inspire and connect black business owners and professionals working in various industries. Through business exhibitions, deep-dive workshops, interactive panels, and seminars, delivered by industry pioneers, this event...
2021-10-0129 min
Meeting of Minds#RealReads Twice as Hard: Navigating Black Stereotypes and Creating Space For SuccessBeing Black and British in white majority spaces in the working world entails a myriad of challenges. While the world endeavours to become more inclusive, and businesses strive to eradicate discrimination in the workplace, there are still societal stereotypes that can hinder the progression of Black professionals. Twice As Hard is an exploration of Black identity in the workplace as well as a blueprint for success, written by entrepreneurial husband and wife team Raphael and Opeyemi Sofoluke - featuring contributions from industry leaders including Mathew Knowles, Trevor Nelson MBE, Bianca Miller-Cole, Charlene White and Munya...
2021-08-2015 min
Mind Your Small BusinessLet’s talk side hustles ft. Raphael Sofoluke and Chyna MasonStarting a side hustle is a good way to earn extra money and dip your toe into the world of business. You can turn your part-time passion project into your full-time job. We speak to Raphael Sofoluke who started the UK Black Business Show while working his regular 9-5 and Chyna Mason from That Doodle Girl who turned her lockdown fundraiser for the NHS into a part-time business. The pair reflect on their experiences and offer some interesting advice for anyone thinking of starting a side hustle.For more small business advice visit AXA's Business Guardian...
2021-08-1920 min
Wanna Be#123 Raphael Sofoluke, Derek Owusu and Lolly Adefope on Knowing Your WorthWelcome back to Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen a podcast agency and club for ambitious podcasters with phenomenal taste, high expectations and a desire to sound as good as I do now. We run 2x members-only podcast studios in the heart of London. To get unlimited access to our studios you can become a member for just £199 when you visit contentisqueen.orgThank you so much for taking the tim...
2021-06-3025 min
Black Women WorkingBWW Interview... Opeyemi SofolukeBringing you something new from The #BWWPODCASTUK Team... Hot off the press, we have read the newly released #twiceashard written by @opeyemisofoluke and her husband Raphael. Featuring contributions from a number of high flyers both near and far including the amazing @charlenewhite and the notorious Matthew Knowles, this book if packed with stories, anecdotes and practical tools for navigating success in the workplace as a black person.
Published by @DKBooks, available from many major outlets this is a book written to #empower, #educate and #inform.
Thank you @opeyemisofoluke for joining us and sharing such honest insights into your own career...
2021-06-1757 min
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An inspirational book about what it means to be Black in the working world, with practical steps on how to overcome prejudice to find success This book is an exercise in building your network. We've spoken to over 40 successful business people to help you gain from their advice and...
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Title: Twice As Hard: Navigating Black Stereotypes And Creating Space For Success
Author: Raphael Sofoluke, Opeyemi Sofoluke
Narrator: Brenda Iyalla, Victor Oshin, Raphael Sofoluke, Opeyemi Sofoluke
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 12 minutes
Release date: June 3, 2021
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
An inspirational book about what it means to be Black in the working world, with practical steps on how to overcome prejudice to find success This book is an exercise in building your network. We've spoken to over 40 successful business people to help you gain from their advice and create...
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2021-06-039h 12
Bangers & Banter12 Quarantine Tapes: Get Down To Business (with Raphael Sofoluke)Founder of the UK Black Business Show, Raphael Sofoluke, joins Chillie Chillz and Courtz to talk all things business! Rafael shares his experience of becoming his own boss and the realities of the struggles it brings, as well as imparting advice to listeners who are upcoming entrepreneurs. With Rafael being a Forbes featuring businessman, listening to this episode could possibly get you a feature in Forbes too!
This episode features brand new music from Liverpool rap artist, Royzy Rothschild featuring Miss Stylie.
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2021-02-221h 09
Book Riot - The PodcastDeals Deals DealsJeff presents Rebecca with a host of recently announced book deals of varying interest.
This episode is sponsored by:
Don’t Ever Forget by Matthew Farrell
One by One by Ruth Ware
Find Layla by Meg Elison
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Books discussed in this episode:
A Country You Can Leave by Asale Angel-Ajani
Queen of Thieves by Erin Bledsoe
Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray
The Moon and the Stars by Kia Cothron
The Verifiers by Jane Pek
My Monticello by Nicole Johnson
Twice as Hard by Raphael Sofoluke and Opeyemi Sofoluke
Systemic Exclusion by Kirsty Dunan
The Talk by Da...
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