The Tokunbo Chronicles
A podcast about the journeys we take and the stories we make.
I am your host and chief story teller, Tokunbo Koiki, a multi passionate entrepreneur, founder of the award-winning Tokunbo’s Kitchen and the London African Food Week.
In this podcast I’ll be sharing moving stories that are sure to empower, educate and entertain you.
I will be speaking to entrepreneurs, trailblazers and dreamers who have incredible and powerful stories to share. From their triumphs and tribulations we’ll be drawing out the details, the how’s to’s and the lessons we can all take away.
Life is what you make of it and only you get to decide how your story is written. I hope by sharing these stories with you, you leave inspired and equipped to live yours out, unapologetically.
So sit back, relax and enjoy the chronicles.
Amina Aweis Believes Black Women Should Have The Confidence and Audacity of A White Man
"Black Women Need To Have The Confidence And Audacity Of White Men" “Most adults are just big babies who are winging...
Are You A Dreamer Or A Doer?
"Don't Get So Caught Up In The Excitement Of Your Dream That You Forget To Actually Do The Work To Make Your Dream...
Blessing Timidi Digha On Dealing With Grief and Rebuilding Her Life
Blessing Timidi Digha World Came Crashing Down After Suffering The Loss Of Two Of Her Youngest Children In A...
How Tahlia Gray’s Cultural Experiences Led Her To Create An Empowering Hosiery Brand
How Tahlia Gray's Cultural Experiences Led Her To Create An Empowering Hosiery Brand“When you are a dark-skinned...
Arlan Hamilton Shared How She Imagined Herself As A Venture Capitalist Even Whilst Homeless
"I would think about what good could happen if I was to achieve my goals. And who would be impacted by the world I had...
How I Networked My Way Into Facebook & Google
"The key thing to networking is really showing up as yourself. Being comfortable with your authentic self."Tokunbo...
Kerrita McClaughlyn Was Failing Upwards To Success & Burnout In The Corporate World
Hearing The Words "You Will Die Soon" Gave Kerrita Permission To Pivot And Change The Course Of Her Life“I was failing...
Nastassja Lusengo Marries Fashion Design & Art To ‘Create Cakes That Inspire Conversation’
Nastassja Talks About Giving Up A Job Opportunity At Vogue To Build Her Concept Bakery; The Indulgent Sugar Plum “I'm...
Alex Pemberton Believes Everyone Should Be An Entrepreneur
A Trip To Gambia Gave Alex Pemberton The Courage To Realise His Childhood Dream Of Becoming An Entrepreneur Alex...
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