The Bold New Normal

S2 Ep 4. The Billion-Dollar Opportunity Africa Is Missing with Moses Baiden, CEO of Margins ID group

What does it take to build a globally competitive African technology company?In this powerful episode of The Bold New Normal Podcast, Moses Baiden joins Lucy Quist for a masterclass on enterprise, innovation, identity systems, education, sovereignty, and the future of Africa.From studying both arts and sciences in school, to becoming a lawyer, to building one of Africa’s leading identity technology companies, Moses shares the mindset, systems thinking, and long-term vision required to solve real problems at scale.This episode explores:Why identity infrastructure matters for Africa’s futureHow technology can reduce corruption and improve governanceWhy Africa must stop importing systems that don’t solve African problemsThe mindset required to build globally competitive businessesThe importance of process, governance, and partnershipsWhy mentorship and asking the right questions matterEducation, nationalism, and building institutions that outlive usThis is a conversation about prosperity, sovereignty, leadership, and purpose.Also, Moses Baiden will be speaking at The Bold New Normal UK Conference on the 13th of June, 2026. 🎟️ Early bird tickets are now available at tbnncuk.theboldnewnormal.com [tbnncuk.theboldnewnormal.com]

S2 Ep 3: From Strategy to Scale: What Actually Works

What does it really take to build, scale, and sustain a business in our context?In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Cecil Senna Nutakor goes beyond the origin story and into the real work behind building one of Africa’s leading EdTech platforms.From a pivotal strategy reset in 2019 to navigating the unexpected surge during COVID, Cecil shares what it means to prepare for opportunity before it arrives, and why execution matters more than hype.But this episode goes even deeper. It challenges how we think about:💡Startups and the pressure to scale too quickly💡Why copying Silicon Valley models doesn’t work in our context💡The reality of building with limited investment💡What true product-market fit looks like💡And how education must evolve to solve real-world problemsOne of the most powerful shifts in this conversation is this: Education should not just produce graduates. It should produce problem-solvers.Cecil introduces a new way to think about learning, built on three pillars: Desire. Imagination. Feedback.If you’re building a business, leading a team, or thinking about the future of education, this episode will challenge you to rethink what success really looks like.Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, innovation, and building the future.

S2 Ep 2. Building Beyond the Labels with Cecil Senna Nutakor, Founder of eCampus LLC

From being labelled as stubborn and academically unsuccessful, to creating one of Ghana’s early edtech solutions, Cecil’s story is a powerful reminder that potential cannot always be measured by conventional systems. This conversation explores:→ education beyond exams,→ misalignment between students and systems,→ innovation born from personal pain,→ the power of community and persistence and,→ what it takes to keep building when the environment is not yet ready. This is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation. Share, and subscribe for Part 2 next week. You can also watch full episode on YouTube [https://youtu.be/P4wN4k5Ijqw]#TheBoldNewNormal #LucyQuist #CecilSennaNutakor #eCampus #EdTech #Education #Innovation #AfricaRising #Leadership #entrepreneurship

S2 Ep 1: Stop Chasing Titles, Build Real Impact

What does it really take to become a CEO, and stay grounded through success, loss, and reinvention? In this powerful episode of The Bold New Normal Podcast, Lucy Quist sits down with Uche Ofodile, CEO of MTN Benin and Chairperson of MTN Mobile Money, for an honest conversation about leadership, ambition, grief, resilience, and building a career with real impact. Uche shares the deeply personal story behind her rise, from writing down a vision for her future, to navigating profound personal loss, to becoming one of Africa’s most respected business leaders. This is not just a conversation about titles or success. It is about becoming, leading with substance, and understanding that real leadership is built in both visible wins and private battles. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why chasing titles alone is a mistake How writing your vision down can shape your future What grief taught Uche about strength, support, and perspective Why impact matters more than position What aspiring women leaders need to know about becoming CEO Why curiosity, adaptability, and a deep toolkit matter in leadership If you are building your career, leading teams, navigating change, or asking bigger questions about purpose and impact, this episode is for you. Watch, listen, and join the conversation. Leave a comment with your biggest takeaway, subscribe for more bold conversations, and share this episode with someone building toward their next level. For more conversations on leadership, business, Africa, and transformation, explore more from The Bold New Normal. #BoldNewNormal #UcheOfodile #LucyQuist #Leadership #CEO #CareerGrowth #WomenInLeadership #AfricanBusiness #PurposeAndImpact #Podcast

S1 Ep 12. Creating the Bold New Normal Together

Season 1 of The Bold New Normal Podcast closes with a powerful truth: we cannot create prosperity alone.In this episode, Lucy Quist reflects on trust, empathy, and the call to be our brother’s and sister’s keeper. If we truly want to create the bold new normal for Africa and beyond, we must journey together — even when perspectives differ.💡 Key Takeaways:- Why prosperity is a collective mission, not a solo one- How to build trust and integrity with others- The role of empathy in partnerships- Why celebrating others’ success fuels shared growth👉 Subscribe, comment, and share your reflections.