Unscripted with Raygan
AFRICA'S LEADING ENTREPRENEUR & CREATOR PODCAST We dive deep with Africa's entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators to uncover the journeys behind their success, the challenges, wins, and practical lessons you won't hear anywhere else to help YOU SUCCEED! Across business, technology, design, finance, engineering, the arts, fashion, and more, Raygan explores the minds of extraordinary individuals, creators, change-makers, and leaders alike—with one aim: to inspire and empower our audience by sharing real experiences, challenges, and lessons learned.
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The Former McDonald’s Worker Who Now Owns 3 Restaurants in the McDonald’s Franchise
<p>What does it really take to build a successful business?</p><p>In this episode, Joey takes us through the journey that took him from working at McDonald’s and cleaning tables to building businesses, becoming a McDonald’s franchisee, and now running three restaurants.</p><p>But this conversation goes far beyond his success story.</p><p>Joey shares the realities of entrepreneurship, including why you shouldn’t rush to quit your 9–5, how to test a business as a side hustle, the importance of resilience and problem-solving, how to manage money in your business, and why systems are essentia...
No One Is An Overnight Success | An Exclusive Interview With Eric Gugua
<p>What does it really take to build something meaningful?</p><p>Eric Gugua is no longer simply trying to find his place in the world. After years of exploring photography, filmmaking, content creation, technology, business, and different creative pursuits, he has reached a point where his work is increasingly about one thing: contribution.</p><p>Today, Eric uses his platform, experiences, and growing influence to help people think differently about life, purpose, growth, and the difficult seasons that come with the journey. From creating content that reaches millions to organizing conversations and events, mentoring younger people, and investing his...
She Quit Her Job to Build a School, Then Almost Ran Out of Money | The Story of Penelope Brooke
<p>What if some of the skills Ghana needs most are the very ones young people are least interested in pursuing?</p><p>In this conversation, Penelope, founder of the African Center for Technical Training (ACTT), talks about the perception problem surrounding technical and vocational careers in Ghana.</p><p>Construction, agriculture, health, technology, and manufacturing have the potential to employ millions of young people. Yet many young people still gravitate toward careers they see as more “sexy”, while technical careers are often overlooked.</p><p>Penelope shares why changing that perception matters, what she discovered while visiting technical training inst...
Ghana Has a Narrow View of Gospel Music | Kyei Mensah
<p>In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, Kyei Mensah takes us behind the scenes of his journey as a musician and into the business of music.</p><p>We talk about how his journey started, growing up around music, his experiences with awards and recognition, and the lessons he has learned along the way.</p><p>Kyei also shares his perspective on Ghana’s gospel music industry, why artists need to build communities instead of only chasing big numbers, the importance of consistency, and why musicians need to understand the business behind their art.</p><p>We break down ho...
The Biggest Money Mistakes Ghanaians Are Making Right Now
<p>You don't need to be rich to start investing. But you do need to understand what you're putting your money into.</p><p>In this conversation, Seyram Aku Ofori-Atta Ndinya and Mimi Anane-Appiah from Investment Friends break down investing in simple terms and answer some of the questions many Ghanaians have about building wealth.</p><p>We discuss:</p><p>Why chasing high returns without understanding risk can be dangerous</p><p>The difference between investing and trading</p><p>How your risk tolerance should influence your investment decisions</p><p>Whether you really need a lot of money...
She Wanted To Be A Fashion Designer, Then She Became One of Ghana’s Youngest Doctors | Dr. Vanessa
<p>Dr. Vanessa Atikpui never planned to become a medical doctor.</p><p>Growing up, her dream was to become a fashion designer. But as the only daughter of a father who was already a medical professional, she found herself being nurtured into medicine. She eventually studied medicine in China, navigated the challenges of being a foreign student, faced failures and retakes, and graduated as the youngest doctor at the time.</p><p>In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, Dr. Vanessa opens up about the pressure of becoming a young female doctor, what it was like being the daughter...
One Salary is Not Enough to Build Wealth: Why You Need 3–5 Sources of Income
<p>Your salary isn't the only thing that determines your financial future.</p><p>In this conversation, we sit down with financial expert Desmond Bredu to talk about the money skills most of us were never taught and how to actually start building wealth with what you have.</p><p>From earning and budgeting to saving, investing, debt, and multiple sources of income, we break down the practical decisions that can change how you manage money.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p>• Why relying on one source of income can leave you vulnerable</p><p>• Why the average millionaire has...
How to Become a Better Communicator (1-Hour Masterclass) | Mr. Dei
<p>Most people think great communicators are born that way. However, Mr. Dei disagrees.</p><p>In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, Ghana's renowned professional MC, communications trainer, and marketing strategist, Mr. Dei shares the lessons that took him from a shy, timid child to hosting over 600 events and teaching hundreds of professionals how to communicate with confidence.</p><p>We explore:</p><p>How confidence is built (not born)</p><p>Why communication is the most valuable career skill today</p><p>How introverts can become powerful speakers</p><p>Building a premium personal brand</p><p>The...
Scanty’s Journey to Being One of Ghana's Biggest Media Personalities
<p>The man you know as Scanty wasn't always one of Ghana's biggest media personalities.</p><p>In this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, Scanty opens up about the journey that shaped him, from losing his father at a young age, navigating university life, and discovering purpose, to joining Kwadwo Sheldon Studios and becoming one of the country's most recognizable media personalities.</p><p>We also dive into:</p><p>His university journey and why education always came first</p><p>How he accidentally found his way into Kwadwo Sheldon Studios</p><p>The discipline behind balancing a 9–5 with building hi...
Should You Quit Your 9-5 To Become a Creator? | Nubuke
<p>What does it really take to build a meaningful creative career?</p><p>In this episode, Reagan sits down with Nubuke, a Ghanaian content creator, storyteller, and creative professional known for documenting everyday experiences with authenticity, curiosity, and intention. Through her work, she's built a personal brand that proves success doesn't have to come at the expense of stability or fulfillment.</p><p>Together, they explore the realities of building in public, balancing a full-time career with content creation, navigating creative pressure, avoiding burnout, and redefining what success looks like in today's creator economy. </p><p>In this episode:</p...
