Shows
The Big Story PodcastThe Big Story 014 - Ganiyat SaniWe welcome Ganiyat to the Big Story. She is a friend and high school classmate of Victor.
She is the founder and curator of the Kaduna Fashion & Arts Exhibition (KAFART), an exhibition geared towards celebrating the Arts and Fashion in Northern Nigeria while striving to bridge gaps that exist within the creative industry in Kaduna State.
Ganiyat Sani recently established an artist representation and managerial agency known as Djembe Arts. The agency focuses on contemporary visual art from and around the Sahel region of Africa. She is passionate about showcasing and promoting underrepresented...2021-09-1946 min
The Big Story PodcastThe Big Story 013 - Italo VialeItalo is the cofounder of Skale. He comes from Guatamela and lives in Barcelona.
The mission of Skale is to help SaaS brands make SEO the Nr1 revenue driving channel. He shares a lot about his life and tips that have helped him on his journey.
2021-08-1248 min
The Big Story PodcastWomen - From my perspectiveWritten and read by Vincent Donders
Women are entry gates into the world. Women need to be appreciated and celebrated. We need to understand them and also learn from them.2021-07-3004 min
The Big Story PodcastFocus - The undeniable property that makes everything increase in qualityWritten and Read by Vincent Donders
What makes Leonardo DiCaprio such a good actor? Why is Roger Federer seen as possibly the greatest tennis player of all time? Why was J.K. Rowling able to write seven volumes of the Harry Potter saga? And how are some people able to read them all in one week? How can the Grand Masters of chess such as Magnus Carlsen make so many right moves during a chess game and how does one even become a Grand Master in chess? How could Rembrandt ever have painted the Night Watch? How...2021-07-3017 min
The Big Story PodcastThe Big Story 012 - Lola AdegokeWe welcome Lola to The Big Story. She's a personal friend to the podcast and a hugely requested guest.
Running and growing these businesses with multiple milestones over a combined 15 years has helped in making her believe that anything is possible with great vision and excellent execution. This belief has given her the ability to help others replicate the same level of success and much more over the years!
She has a passion for development in Africa because she believes that God’s purpose for her life is to reform the continent of Africa one country at...2021-06-2942 min
The Big Story Podcast7 lessons Learnt During The COVID-19 Pandemic1.Wake up Early
2.Eat Healthy
3.Challenge Yourself
4.Acquire New Skills
5.Physical Exercise
6.Keep in touch with friends and family
7.Spoil Yourself (Occasionally)2021-06-2006 min
The Big Story PodcastThe Big Story 011 - Lindsy KropWe welcome Lindsy to The Big Story. She's a personal friend to the podcast and we are glad to have her on.
She represents the Netherlands in Korfbal, and she is a World and European Champion. Her experiences have taken her around the world and she has gathered a lot of interesting stories on the way. She discusses her love for the game, and how Korfbal can become a mainstream sport.
Lindsy also started and runs a clothing brand named Fanzy wear. She shares her experiences and advice learnt from it.
...2021-05-0950 min
The Big Story PodcastThe Big Story 010 - LebscoutureWe welcome Paul and Lebson to The Big Story. They are the creators of the fashion brand Lebscouture.
They are two young black men based in the Netherlands taking the fashion industry by storm. We discuss how they met and why they stared their partnership. They design and produce dope clothing styles that are both stylish and comfortable.
We discuss how their unique personal profiles influence the brand, and what inspires them.
We really enjoyed interviewing them, and of course we had a lot of laughs.
Enjoy!
Instagram...2021-02-1047 min
The Big Story PodcastThe Big Story 009 - Margaret DaramolaWe welcome Margaret to "The Big Story". She is a student athlete studying and playing volleyball at Hampton University, Virginia.
We dive into a range of topics that show her depth and intelligence at a relatively young age. We learnt a lot from her experiences as she shares inspirational messages that will definitely motivate you and put you in the right frame of mind.
This is one for the books!!!
We exchanged a lot of knowledge while laughing and having a good time
You can follow her on Instagram: @maggie...2021-01-1951 min
The Big Story PodcastThe Big Story 008- Lucien FesseletWe welcome Lucien to "The Big Story" He is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Applied Drone Innovations B.V. (ADI).
ADI provides an integrated, data-driven solution that enables greenhouse owners to monitor, collect and process valuable data about their crops. As a result, they gain the insights they need to increase crop yields and quality, and reduce operational costs.
Together with Vincent, we have interesting discussions about Lucien's experience in starting a business, and having fun lessons that we can learn from them.
We also joke around on how Lucien spends his...2021-01-061h 11
The Big Story PodcastThe Big Story 007- Esmee Van Den BergWe welcome Esmee to "The Big Story". She is the co-founder of Peppertree Foods, a company that is produces African pepper sauces for consumers in Europe.
We touch on a lot of interesting topics, from her education to how her background influences her food. We also discuss on why cooking African food needs to be made easier for the European market.
We also talk about the need for Dutch retail stores like Albert Heijn to showcase the vast multicultural identities of the people living in the country.
We had a...2020-12-141h 00
The Big Story PodcastThe Big Story 006- Abiodun Dominic OdunugaWe welcome Abiodun Dominic Odunuga to The Big Story.
Abiodun Dominic Odunuga is a Development Practitioner and Serial Social Entrepreneur with interdisciplinary competencies that cut across entrepreneurial education, sustainability consulting, corporate social responsibility, social entrepreneurship, and project management.
He has over 7 years of proven competence in consulting for the Private Sector, International Development Organizations, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), Governments, Social Enterprises and International NGOs across Africa and Europe.
We discuss critical topics like business investment and things to think about when starting a business. We also discuss the importance of Africans...2020-11-301h 00
The Big Story PodcastThe Big Story 005- Pastor Lanre AjanakuWe welcome Pastor Lanre Ajanaku to The Big Story. He lives in Edmonton, Canada with his family and runs successful businesses in both Nigeria and Canada.
He has Pastored at several levels and planted churches within the body of Christ. He is sought after to teach and preach the Word in Seminars, retreats, outreaches and Churches. He holds a Masters degree in Finance with a Bachelors degree in Economics with over 15 years professional experience in the financial and Supply Chain world in Nigeria and Canada.
He talks about his experience relocating from Nigeria to Canada...2020-11-2357 min
The Big Story PodcastThe Big Story 004- Social Game NightsWe welcome the creators of the "Social Game Nights"; Chendel, Samuel, Stefano and Arnaldo to "The Big Story".
"Social Game Nights" is an initiative started with the aim of bringing young people together through the medium of games.
They tell their success story and how they navigated through the early struggles encountered. We had a lot of laughs and a great time talking. Enjoy!
Instagram: socialgamenights 2020-11-1356 min
The Big Story PodcastThe Big Story 003- Timon TeteTimon is a Social Media Strategist and Consultant living in France.
We discuss the importance of social media and the skills needed in the 21st century. We also try navigate the pathway to success in a contemporary society.
Enjoy!2020-10-311h 11
The Big Story PodcastThe Big Story 002- Dr Mayokun TaiwoMayokun is a Pediatrician living in the UK.
She gives us a peek into the life of a doctor. Struggles, triumphs and advice for anyone that wants to follow that path.
Enjoy!2020-10-301h 12