Rash 4 Christ
9ja no dey carry last, and Dr Ejindu Iwelu is the definition of that. From a family in Port Harcourt, through UNIPORT, to investment banking in Nigeria, India, the Netherlands and the UK, to a PhD from Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge), research presented at Harvard, and now Senior Lecturer at Westminster Business School. This is what Naija excellence looks like. In Episode 10 of the Rash4Christ Podcast, I sat down with Dr Ejindu Iwelu for one of the most raw, educational, and spiritually grounding conversations we’ve had on this show. TOPICS WE COVERED: •How a Port Harcourt boy ended up working in banks across 4 continents •What banking in India taught him is that Nigeria’s financial sector hasn’t learnt yet •The real reason he left a comfortable banking salary to start a PhD, and what his family thought •How to survive and thrive as a Black Nigerian in predominantly white UK institutions •Why African brands haven’t produced a Nike or Apple yet and what needs to change •Branding advice for Nigerian athletes before their careers end•How to build your professional brand with zero budget (for Naija entrepreneurs) •What God’s direction actually feels like when you’re at a career crossroads •His salvation message for anyone chasing success but still feeling empty inside Timecodes 01:16 - Welcome and Introduction 02:05 - Meet Dr Ejindu Iwelu 03:27 - Dr Ejindu’s journey from the beginning 04:07 - Starting life 05:26 - Dream of becoming 06:03 - Academia 06:26 - University of Port Harcourt 06:41 - After Youth Service 07:01 - Cultural background and global journey 08:51 - Fitting in any environment 12:46 - Study motivation 13:56 - Marketing in Uniport 14:51 - International marketing 16:36 - Culture in Marketing 17:27 - Comparison between banking in India and Africa 18:30 - Corporate Valuation 19:00 - Financial modelling 19:40 - Experience in different business models 21:55 - What is marketing 26:16 - Transitioning into Academia 30:05 - Risk31:45 - Money and finance 33:30 - Pray 34:00 - Certification in Banking 38:10 - Challenges in Banking 42:30 - Challenges faced by Africans and how to handle them 46:07 - Winning a prize at Cambridge 49:27 - Mindset 50:47 - Managing burnout with multiple roles 55:35 - Describing my faith journey 58:30 - Relationship with God 01:02:44 - Balancing ambition and faith 01:04:02 - Success 01:13:41 - Love 01:19:02 - Common mistakes businesses make 01:25:58 - Rule No.1 in business 01:26:27 - Other rule of business 01:29:39 - Things to consider before investing in any business 01:38:27 - Financial habits 01:38:49 - Investment 01:44:00 - Covid in the UK 01:48:36 - Capital is not enough, you need knowledge 01:51:12 - Business school and business world 01:56:18 - What is branding? 01:05:52 - Hurdles stopping local brands from becoming global 02:08:58 - Advice to aspiring young individuals 02:12:56 - Importance of mentorship 02:15:05 - Dr Ejindu’s approach to networking 02:22:30 - Career transitioning 02:26:04 - Building a brand as an athlete 02:33:18 - What’s next after so many achievements 02:35:29 - Salvation message to unbelievers 02:38:09 - Closing Remark Follow Dr. Ejindu Iwelu on Instagram: dr_ejindu_iweluShop official RASH Brand Merchandise now on https://www.rasheedatajibade.com/collectionsFollow RASHInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rasheedatt10Twitter - https://twitter.com/rasheedat08Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Rashedatt10TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rasheedatajibade?lang=en
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