Episode 47 Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka
Episode 47 Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka, founder and CEO of Traders of Africa, shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a large Nigerian family to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She opens up about the challenges of transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, the importance…
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka, founder and CEO of Traders of Africa, shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a large Nigerian family to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She opens up about the challenges of transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, the importance of family, resilience, and visibility in trade, and the lessons she’s learned from building a Pan-African marketplace.
Uju discusses the trust barriers in African trade, the role of logistics in business growth, and key takeaways from Alibaba’s model that helped shape her company. She also emphasises the power of showing up, innovation, and setting a clear vision for success.
If you’re an entrepreneur, business leader, or simply looking for motivation to take your vision to the next level, this episode is for you!
Key Takeaways
- Success means balancing my roles as a mother, wife, and CEO.
- Entrepreneurship is a calling and comes with significant risks.
- Traders of Africa was born out of a need to connect African businesses globally.
- Innovation is necessary for business evolution and growth.
- Showing up consistently opens up opportunities.
- Success is a continuous path, not a destination.
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