<![CDATA[Breakfast & Launch Podcast]]>

Conversations on purpose, pivots & building what's next.

Hosted by Dr. Taiwo Ash, this show brings you a seat at the table with guests who have demonstrated resolve in living purposefully.

Whether you’re eyeing a major career pivot or redesigning your life from the ground up, this meal will prepare you for launch.

]]>https://www.taiwoash.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:27:39 GMTSat, 11 Apr 2026 00:23:11 GMT60Dr. Taiwo Ash<blockquote><p><b>Conversations on purpose, pivots &amp; building what's next.</b></p><p></p><p>Hosted by Dr. Taiwo Ash, this show brings you a seat at the table with guests who have demonstrated resolve in living purposefully.</p><p></p><p>Whether you’re eyeing a major career pivot or redesigning your life from the ground up, this meal will prepare you for launch.</p></blockquote>episodicDr. Taiwo Ashtaiwo@taiwoash.comno<![CDATA[Episode 13: [Value Boost] Building Your Own Online Business Will Test You | Wiebke Tasch]]>Building a business sounds exciting—until you get into the messy middle.

In this conversation, Wiebke Tasch shares what she has learned about pressure, patience, finding your own way, and building systems that actually create freedom.

Breakfast & Launch is a podcast about purpose, pivots, and building what's next.

]]>ab359909-8f28-4f0a-b785-0015368222b2Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:42:50 GMT<p>Building a business sounds exciting—until you get into the messy middle.<br /><br />In this conversation, Wiebke Tasch shares what she has learned about pressure, patience, finding your own way, and building systems that actually create freedom.<br /><br />Breakfast &amp; Launch is a podcast about purpose, pivots, and building what's next.</p>no00:08:31113Episode 13: [Value Boost] Building Your Own Online Business Will Test You | Wiebke Taschfull<![CDATA[Episode 12: Leaving career security to follow her purpose as a book coach | Wiebke Tasch]]>What do you do when the life you're building looks right on paper—but something inside you says, “This isn't for me”?

Wiebke Tasch walked away from a promising career in publishing and chose a very different path. In this conversation, we talk about purpose, intuition, freedom, and the courage to listen to yourself when the conventional path no longer fits.

Breakfast & Launch is a podcast about purpose, pivots, and building what's next.

]]>6d76ceb7-f50a-4d53-98b2-cf3ff6f57063Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:08:03 GMT<p>What do you do when the life you're building looks right on paper—but something inside you says, “This isn't for me”?</p><p></p><p>Wiebke Tasch walked away from a promising career in publishing and chose a very different path. In this conversation, we talk about purpose, intuition, freedom, and the courage to listen to yourself when the conventional path no longer fits.</p><p></p><p>Breakfast &amp; Launch is a podcast about purpose, pivots, and building what's next.</p>no00:21:20112Episode 12: Leaving career security to follow her purpose as a book coach | Wiebke Taschfull<![CDATA[Episode 11: [Value Boost] What Is a Personal Brand, Really? | Dr. Genevieve Hayes]]>What does it actually mean to have a personal brand?

In this conversation, Dr. Genevieve Hayes and I explore what personal branding really means—and whether building a personal brand requires you to become a version of yourself that you aren't.

Genevieve's answer is simple: be yourself, but share the parts of yourself that can genuinely help other people.

We talk about the difference between authenticity and performance, why Genevieve doesn't want to be an “influencer,” and why a personal brand should ultimately be consistent with who you are.

I also share my own definition of personal branding: exposing your personality, values, and skills to the world in a way that creates opportunities for yourself and others.

#PersonalBranding #PersonalBrand #BreakfastAndLaunch

]]>5e7e2436-78e1-4911-ac63-0fb45d7078e0Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:31:20 GMT<p>What does it actually mean to have a personal brand?</p><p></p><p>In this conversation, Dr. Genevieve Hayes and I explore what personal branding really means—and whether building a personal brand requires you to become a version of yourself that you aren't.</p><p></p><p>Genevieve's answer is simple: be yourself, but share the parts of yourself that can genuinely help other people.</p><p></p><p>We talk about the difference between authenticity and performance, why Genevieve doesn't want to be an “influencer,” and why a personal brand should ultimately be consistent with who you are.</p><p></p><p>I also share my own definition of personal branding: exposing your personality, values, and skills to the world in a way that creates opportunities for yourself and others.</p><p></p><p>#PersonalBranding #PersonalBrand #BreakfastAndLaunch</p>no00:08:00111Episode 11: [Value Boost] What Is a Personal Brand, Really? | Dr. Genevieve Hayesfull<![CDATA[Episode 10: You Don't Find Your Niche. You Grow Into It. | Dr. Genevieve Hayes]]>How do you find your niche when you have broad interests and an even broader vision for your future?

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Genevieve Hayes, a data scientist and solopreneur, about her journey from corporate life to building her own business.

We discuss why you don't need to have your entire future figured out before you start, how trying different things can help you discover where you create value, and why the first lane you choose doesn't have to contain everything you may eventually become.

Genevieve also shares a simple framework for building a business around what you already know while deliberately developing the skills and interests that could shape your future.

If you're struggling to choose a lane, this conversation may help you see that the answer isn't always to think harder about your niche. Sometimes, you need to start, learn, eliminate, and grow into it.

Chapters:

00:00 — How Genevieve Became a Solopreneur

04:30 — Finding Your Lane by Trying Things

11:30 — Why Your First Niche Doesn't Have to Be Your Final Destination

15:50 — Start With What You Know

19:20 — The Three Prong Framework for building an aligned business

]]>fea57436-b117-4c92-8aeb-74fe69c726a3Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:54:01 GMT<p>How do you find your niche when you have broad interests and an even broader vision for your future?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, I speak with Dr. Genevieve Hayes, a data scientist and solopreneur, about her journey from corporate life to building her own business.</p><p></p><p>We discuss why you don't need to have your entire future figured out before you start, how trying different things can help you discover where you create value, and why the first lane you choose doesn't have to contain everything you may eventually become.</p><p></p><p>Genevieve also shares a simple framework for building a business around what you already know while deliberately developing the skills and interests that could shape your future.</p><p></p><p>If you're struggling to choose a lane, this conversation may help you see that the answer isn't always to think harder about your niche. Sometimes, you need to start, learn, eliminate, and grow into it.</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 — How Genevieve Became a Solopreneur</p><p>04:30 — Finding Your Lane by Trying Things</p><p>11:30 — Why Your First Niche Doesn't Have to Be Your Final Destination</p><p>15:50 — Start With What You Know</p><p>19:20 — The Three Prong Framework for building an aligned business</p>no00:22:35110Episode 10: You Don't Find Your Niche. You Grow Into It. | Dr. Genevieve Hayesfull<![CDATA[Episode 9: Her Husband Died. Her Faith Didn't. | Dr. Oyinkansola Ogundimu]]>What kind of faith survives unimaginable loss?

In this conversation, Dr. Oyinkansola Ogundimu shares how moving to the United States challenged her relationship with God, why she realized her spiritual foundation wasn't as strong as she thought, and how rebuilding it prepared her for the greatest trial of her life.

When her husband was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer, everything changed. Yet through grief, she discovered a deeper understanding of God's love, hope, and what it truly means to build your life on Christ.

This is a conversation about faith, suffering, and finding an unshakable foundation.

Chapters
00:00 — Introduction
00:58 — Losing and Rebuilding Her Spiritual Foundation
06:04 — When Her Husband Was Diagnosed With Cancer
11:36 — Grief, Hope, and Seeing Him Again

 If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Breakfast & Launch for more conversations with people whose stories challenge how we think about work, purpose, and building a meaningful life.

]]>4f9001e4-3229-4095-aa99-2cb88d3d3373Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:27:45 GMT<p>What kind of faith survives unimaginable loss?<br /><br />In this conversation, Dr. Oyinkansola Ogundimu shares how moving to the United States challenged her relationship with God, why she realized her spiritual foundation wasn't as strong as she thought, and how rebuilding it prepared her for the greatest trial of her life.<br /><br />When her husband was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer, everything changed. Yet through grief, she discovered a deeper understanding of God's love, hope, and what it truly means to build your life on Christ.<br /><br />This is a conversation about faith, suffering, and finding an unshakable foundation.<br /><br />Chapters<br />00:00 — Introduction<br />00:58 — Losing and Rebuilding Her Spiritual Foundation<br />06:04 — When Her Husband Was Diagnosed With Cancer<br />11:36 — Grief, Hope, and Seeing Him Again</p><p></p><p> If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Breakfast &amp; Launch for more conversations with people whose stories challenge how we think about work, purpose, and building a meaningful life.</p>no00:14:2519Episode 9: Her Husband Died. Her Faith Didn't. | Dr. Oyinkansola Ogundimufull<![CDATA[Episode 8: The project that nearly derailed my career eventually catapulted my life | Tommy Immanuel]]>Every life has moments that change its direction.

In this episode of Breakfast & Launch, Tommy Immanuel shares the remarkable story of how a difficult relationship with a university project supervisor nearly derailed his degree—and unexpectedly became the reason he received a scholarship to study in Ireland.

We explore setbacks, perseverance, mentorship, unexpected opportunities, and the role conviction and faith played in navigating years of rejection before the right door finally opened.

Whether you're navigating uncertainty, waiting for your next opportunity, or reflecting on how life's twists often make sense only in hindsight, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on resilience and purpose.

Chapters:
00:00 From Lagos to Ireland: The Story Begins

00:48 The University Crisis That Changed Everything

11:14 A Prophetic Word and Three Years of Waiting

16:03 The Door to Ireland Finally Opens

21:09 Looking Back on God's Faithfulness


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]]>f2b55a49-c50b-4c52-a407-ffae427650baTue, 04 Aug 2026 20:45:00 GMT<p>Every life has moments that change its direction.<br /></p><p>In this episode of Breakfast &amp; Launch, Tommy Immanuel shares the remarkable story of how a difficult relationship with a university project supervisor nearly derailed his degree—and unexpectedly became the reason he received a scholarship to study in Ireland.<br /></p><p>We explore setbacks, perseverance, mentorship, unexpected opportunities, and the role conviction and faith played in navigating years of rejection before the right door finally opened.<br /></p><p>Whether you're navigating uncertainty, waiting for your next opportunity, or reflecting on how life's twists often make sense only in hindsight, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on resilience and purpose.<br /><br />Chapters:<br /><b>00:00</b> From Lagos to Ireland: The Story Begins</p><p><b>00:48</b> The University Crisis That Changed Everything</p><p><b>11:14</b> A Prophetic Word and Three Years of Waiting</p><p><b>16:03</b> The Door to Ireland Finally Opens</p><p><b>21:09</b> Looking Back on God's Faithfulness</p><p><br /></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Breakfast &amp; Launch for more conversations with people whose stories challenge how we think about work, purpose, and building a meaningful life.</p>no00:22:5518Episode 8: The project that nearly derailed my career eventually catapulted my life | Tommy Immanuelfull<![CDATA[Episode 7: [Value Boost] Earning the Right to Be Yourself | Folakemi Oseni]]>Every creator has heard the advice: "Just be yourself."

But what if that's only half the truth?

In this conversation with writer and creative Folakemi Oseni, we explore one of the biggest tensions every artist eventually faces: staying authentic while building an audience.

We discuss:

• Why I deleted the first episode of this podcast

• The difference between artists and content creators

• Whether writers should think about SEO

• Why creative freedom has to be earned

• What Kendrick Lamar can teach us about artistic growth

• Balancing self-expression with serving an audience

If you're a writer, musician, designer, entrepreneur, or anyone trying to build something meaningful online, this conversation is for you.

Chapters

00:00 Why I deleted my first podcast episode

00:33 Do creators always need to solve a problem?

01:43 The battle between artists and service providers

03:20 Should artists think about SEO?

04:15 You have to earn the right to be yourself

05:17 Earning creative freedom (Kendrick Lamar)

09:11 Self-expression as a career

10:34 The Creative Compromise

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]]>b1aa8c91-2722-41f5-beaf-2f71be2d7393Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:55:11 GMT<p>Every creator has heard the advice: "Just be yourself."</p><p></p><p>But what if that's only half the truth?</p><p></p><p>In this conversation with writer and creative Folakemi Oseni, we explore one of the biggest tensions every artist eventually faces: staying authentic while building an audience.</p><p></p><p>We discuss:</p><p>• Why I deleted the first episode of this podcast</p><p>• The difference between artists and content creators</p><p>• Whether writers should think about SEO</p><p>• Why creative freedom has to be earned</p><p>• What Kendrick Lamar can teach us about artistic growth</p><p>• Balancing self-expression with serving an audience</p><p></p><p>If you're a writer, musician, designer, entrepreneur, or anyone trying to build something meaningful online, this conversation is for you.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Why I deleted my first podcast episode</p><p>00:33 Do creators always need to solve a problem?</p><p>01:43 The battle between artists and service providers</p><p>03:20 Should artists think about SEO?</p><p>04:15 You have to earn the right to be yourself</p><p>05:17 Earning creative freedom (Kendrick Lamar)</p><p>09:11 Self-expression as a career</p><p>10:34 The Creative Compromise</p><p></p><p>Subscribe for more conversations on creativity, purpose, faith, and building a life that's true to who you are.</p>no00:11:2017Episode 7: [Value Boost] Earning the Right to Be Yourself | Folakemi Osenifull<![CDATA[Episode 6: She hated cats. Then a dream changed that forever | Folakemi Oseni]]>Can God use something as ordinary as a cat to begin changing someone's heart?

In this episode of Breakfast & Launch, I sit down with writer and creative Folakemi Oseni for a conversation that begins with an unexpected story about growing up afraid of cats and slowly unfolds into a much deeper discussion about faith, spiritual growth, and learning to recognise God's voice.

We explore:

• Why many Nigerians grow up fearing cats

• The dream that unexpectedly changed everything

• Whether God works through ordinary moments

• Moving from routine religion to genuine relationship with God

• The question that transformed Folakemi's prayer life

• What it really means to hear God's voice

Sometimes the most meaningful conversations begin in the most unexpected places.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome

00:05 Why Nigerians Fear Cats

01:18 The Dream That Changed Everything

02:21 Finally Adopting a Cat

03:30 Choosing the Cat Nobody Wanted

04:17 Learning to Be a First-Time Cat Owner

05:27 Was That Dream From God?

07:01 From Religion to Relationship

08:06 "Do You Love Me?"

09:08 Learning to Hear God's Voice

10:32 Why Conversations Like This Matter

]]>d8905f89-c134-4d96-a350-bafa1e40b523Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:47:25 GMT<p>Can God use something as ordinary as a cat to begin changing someone's heart?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Breakfast &amp; Launch, I sit down with writer and creative Folakemi Oseni for a conversation that begins with an unexpected story about growing up afraid of cats and slowly unfolds into a much deeper discussion about faith, spiritual growth, and learning to recognise God's voice.</p><p></p><p>We explore:</p><p>• Why many Nigerians grow up fearing cats</p><p>• The dream that unexpectedly changed everything</p><p>• Whether God works through ordinary moments</p><p>• Moving from routine religion to genuine relationship with God</p><p>• The question that transformed Folakemi's prayer life</p><p>• What it really means to hear God's voice</p><p></p><p>Sometimes the most meaningful conversations begin in the most unexpected places.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Welcome</p><p>00:05 Why Nigerians Fear Cats</p><p>01:18 The Dream That Changed Everything</p><p>02:21 Finally Adopting a Cat</p><p>03:30 Choosing the Cat Nobody Wanted</p><p>04:17 Learning to Be a First-Time Cat Owner</p><p>05:27 Was That Dream From God?</p><p>07:01 From Religion to Relationship</p><p>08:06 "Do You Love Me?"</p><p>09:08 Learning to Hear God's Voice</p><p>10:32 Why Conversations Like This Matter</p>no00:11:1716Episode 6: She hated cats. Then a dream changed that forever | Folakemi Osenifull<![CDATA[Episode 5: [Value Boost] Making Peace With Home | Eniola Alese]]>What happens when the people you love don't approve of the life you've chosen?

In this second conversation with Eniola, we move away from careers and into something even more personal: family, childhood wounds, healing, and learning to live free from the opinions of others.

Together, we explore what healing actually looks like, why closure isn't always possible, and how maturity allows us to respond with love instead of reacting from old pain.

If you've ever struggled with family expectations, difficult relationships, or finding peace within yourself, this conversation is for you.

Chapters

00:02 Living Beyond Others' Expectations
03:04 Healing the Voice of Disapproval
04:01 Healing from Family Trauma: Maturity and Love
05:54 What Healing Really Means
06:55 From Conflict to Compassion
09:12 When Closure Never Comes
10:36 From Reacting to Responding
11:59 A Rare Gem

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]]>3c261e3d-4cfe-484a-b8d5-0cea11111558Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:28:31 GMT<p>What happens when the people you love don't approve of the life you've chosen?</p><p></p><p>In this second conversation with Eniola, we move away from careers and into something even more personal: family, childhood wounds, healing, and learning to live free from the opinions of others.</p><p></p><p>Together, we explore what healing actually looks like, why closure isn't always possible, and how maturity allows us to respond with love instead of reacting from old pain.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever struggled with family expectations, difficult relationships, or finding peace within yourself, this conversation is for you.</p><h2>Chapters</h2><p>00:02 Living Beyond Others' Expectations<br />03:04 Healing the Voice of Disapproval<br />04:01 Healing from Family Trauma: Maturity and Love<br />05:54 What Healing Really Means<br />06:55 From Conflict to Compassion<br />09:12 When Closure Never Comes<br />10:36 From Reacting to Responding<br />11:59 A Rare Gem<br /></p><hr /><p><b>Subscribe for more thoughtful conversations on purpose, work, faith, and building an aligned life.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Connect</b></p><p>📰 Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://taiwoash.com" target="_blank">https://taiwoash.com</a></p><p></p>no00:12:5315Episode 5: [Value Boost] Making Peace With Home | Eniola Alesefull<![CDATA[Episode 4: Why She Left Google to Pursue a More Present Life | Eniola Alese]]>Eniola achieved what many people dream of. She became an AI engineer at Google.

But after getting there, she realized success wasn't the freedom she had been searching for.

In this conversation, we explore the journey from ambition to alignment—how she went from manifesting her dream job, to failing and eventually acing the Google interview, to making the difficult decision to leave a prestigious career in pursuit of a more present and meaningful life.

Along the way, we discuss fear, faith, diligence, purpose, and why sometimes the life you've worked hardest to build isn't the one you're ultimately called to live.

Chapters
00:00 A Season of Peace
00:50 Chasing the Google Dream
03:13 From Failure to Google: Preparing for Success
06:08 When Success Wasn't Enough
08:34 Trusting God Beyond a Paycheck
10:04 Finding Purpose Through Stillness

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]]>1702f4c4-4e43-4ee8-ba90-15802675785fWed, 22 Jul 2026 08:18:53 GMT<p>Eniola achieved what many people dream of. She became an AI engineer at Google.<br /><br />But after getting there, she realized success wasn't the freedom she had been searching for.<br /><br />In this conversation, we explore the journey from ambition to alignment—how she went from manifesting her dream job, to failing and eventually acing the Google interview, to making the difficult decision to leave a prestigious career in pursuit of a more present and meaningful life.<br /><br />Along the way, we discuss fear, faith, diligence, purpose, and why sometimes the life you've worked hardest to build isn't the one you're ultimately called to live.<br /><br />Chapters<br />00:00 A Season of Peace<br />00:50 Chasing the Google Dream<br />03:13 From Failure to Google: Preparing for Success<br />06:08 When Success Wasn't Enough<br />08:34 Trusting God Beyond a Paycheck<br />10:04 Finding Purpose Through Stillness<br /><br />Subscribe for more thoughtful conversations on purpose, work, faith, and building an aligned life.</p>no00:13:3314Episode 4: Why She Left Google to Pursue a More Present Life | Eniola Alesefull<![CDATA[Episode 3: Finding dignity in Customer Support | Ayomide Abdullahi-Makinde]]>Most people think Customer Support is where careers begin—not where meaningful careers are built.

In this episode of Breakfast & Launch, I sit down with Ayomide Abdullahi-Makinde, a Customer Support Specialist and advocate who is helping professionals around the world see the role differently.

What started as a job she never planned to pursue became a career she now passionately champions. The turning point? Realizing she was responsible for accounts worth over ₦1 billion, and that Support wasn't simply answering tickets—it was driving real business outcomes.

A

long the way, we discuss:

  • Why Customer Support is one of tech's most misunderstood roles
  • How a great manager changed Ayomide's perspective on her career
  • Why Support professionals often underestimate their own value
  • Career growth opportunities beyond frontline support
  • Building a personal brand by creating value instead of chasing virality

Whether you're in Customer Support, Customer Success, Operations—or simply trying to build a meaningful career—you'll find ideas here that challenge conventional thinking.

Guest:
Ayomide Abdullahi-Makinde
Customer Support Specialist | LinkedIn Educator | Career Advocate

If this conversation gave you something to think about, consider subscribing to Breakfast & Launch for thoughtful conversations with people building meaningful lives.

Chapters:

00:00 – The billion-naira realization
00:20 – Meet Ayomide
01:09 – From sociology to Customer Support
03:40 – Starting a career in tech
04:58 – Learning Support from a great manager
06:18 – Why Support is often underestimated
08:39 – The moment everything changed
11:31 – The promise of a career in Support
12:54 – Personal branding through value

About Breakfast & Launch

Breakfast & Launch is a podcast about building purposefully.

Each week, we sit down with thoughtful people to explore the ideas, decisions, and experiences that shape meaningful work and meaningful lives.

]]>eaae86ac-c4b7-4f63-b813-5b683219604cMon, 13 Jul 2026 09:41:12 GMT<p>Most people think Customer Support is where careers begin—not where meaningful careers are built.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <b>Breakfast &amp; Launch</b>, I sit down with <b>Ayomide Abdullahi-Makinde</b>, a Customer Support Specialist and advocate who is helping professionals around the world see the role differently.</p><p>What started as a job she never planned to pursue became a career she now passionately champions. The turning point? Realizing she was responsible for accounts worth over <b>₦1 billion</b>, and that Support wasn't simply answering tickets—it was driving real business outcomes.</p><p>A</p><p>long the way, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Why Customer Support is one of tech's most misunderstood roles</li><li>How a great manager changed Ayomide's perspective on her career</li><li>Why Support professionals often underestimate their own value</li><li>Career growth opportunities beyond frontline support</li><li>Building a personal brand by creating value instead of chasing virality</li></ul><p></p><p>Whether you're in Customer Support, Customer Success, Operations—or simply trying to build a meaningful career—you'll find ideas here that challenge conventional thinking.</p><p></p><p><b>Guest:</b><br /><b>Ayomide Abdullahi-Makinde</b><br />Customer Support Specialist | LinkedIn Educator | Career Advocate</p><p></p><p>If this conversation gave you something to think about, consider subscribing to <b>Breakfast &amp; Launch</b> for thoughtful conversations with people building meaningful lives.</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters:</b></p><p>00:00 – The billion-naira realization<br />00:20 – Meet Ayomide<br />01:09 – From sociology to Customer Support<br />03:40 – Starting a career in tech<br />04:58 – Learning Support from a great manager<br />06:18 – Why Support is often underestimated<br />08:39 – The moment everything changed<br />11:31 – The promise of a career in Support<br />12:54 – Personal branding through value</p><p></p><p><b>About Breakfast &amp; Launch</b></p><p></p><p>Breakfast &amp; Launch is a podcast about building purposefully.</p><p>Each week, we sit down with thoughtful people to explore the ideas, decisions, and experiences that shape meaningful work and meaningful lives.</p>no00:14:5113Episode 3: Finding dignity in Customer Support | Ayomide Abdullahi-Makindefull<![CDATA[Episode 2: Losing his father and finding his purpose | David Kenny]]>David Kenny is one of the creative minds behind some of Africa's biggest podcasts, but long before music production and digital media, his life took a dramatic turn.

At just 12 years old, he lost his father and suddenly found himself helping lead his family while trying to discover his own future.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Losing a parent at a young age
• Becoming responsible before you feel ready
• Music production and creative work
• Learning to trust God's leading
• Receiving feedback as an artist
• Building a career through creativity and character

If you're navigating uncertainty, building a creative career, or wondering how difficult seasons shape us, I think you'll find encouragement in David's story.

You can find David on Instagram at @_davidkenny_ or LinkedIn as David Ayokunle Durojaiye.

You can contact us at taiwoash.com or follow our LinkedIn page at Breakfast and Launch Podcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following the show and leaving a rating on your preferred podcast platform.

]]>231cbe08-15b7-4d8f-b214-05511912a1d0Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:53:26 GMT<p>David Kenny is one of the creative minds behind some of Africa's biggest podcasts, but long before music production and digital media, his life took a dramatic turn.<br /><br />At just 12 years old, he lost his father and suddenly found himself helping lead his family while trying to discover his own future.<br /><br />In this conversation, we discuss:<br /><br />• Losing a parent at a young age<br />• Becoming responsible before you feel ready<br />• Music production and creative work<br />• Learning to trust God's leading<br />• Receiving feedback as an artist<br />• Building a career through creativity and character<br /><br />If you're navigating uncertainty, building a creative career, or wondering how difficult seasons shape us, I think you'll find encouragement in David's story.</p><p></p><p>You can find David on Instagram at @_davidkenny_ or LinkedIn as David Ayokunle Durojaiye.<br /><br />You can contact us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://taiwoash.com" target="_blank">taiwoash.com</a> or follow our LinkedIn page at Breakfast and Launch Podcast.</p><p></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following the show and leaving a rating on your preferred podcast platform.<br /></p>no00:20:3012Episode 2: Losing his father and finding his purpose | David Kennyfull<![CDATA[Episode 1: Why I'm starting a podcast in 2026]]>Before I begin inviting guests into Breakfast & Launch, I thought it would only be fair to introduce myself.

In this episode, I share why I'm starting a podcast in 2026, where the name Breakfast & Launch came from, why I chose conversations over monologues, and what you can expect from the episodes ahead.

Breakfast & Launch is built on one simple idea:

Thoughtful people build meaningful lives—and we learn to build better by learning from one another.

Whether you're building a career, a business, a ministry, a family, or simply trying to become the person you're meant to be, I hope these conversations leave you better equipped to build with intention.

Welcome to Breakfast & Launch.

In this episode

00:00 A podcast is a magical thing...
00:07 Welcome
00:27 Who I Am
01:14 Why I'm Starting a Podcast
02:36 The Story Behind Breakfast & Launch
05:02 The Vision
05:28 Why Interviews Instead of Monologues?
06:46 How I Choose Guests
08:31 What You Can Expect

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]]>aa2f6b6a-5a5a-44c6-aa3f-66e86db54d54Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:17:38 GMT<p>Before I begin inviting guests into Breakfast &amp; Launch, I thought it would only be fair to introduce myself.<br /><br />In this episode, I share why I'm starting a podcast in 2026, where the name Breakfast &amp; Launch came from, why I chose conversations over monologues, and what you can expect from the episodes ahead.<br /><br />Breakfast &amp; Launch is built on one simple idea:<br /><br />Thoughtful people build meaningful lives—and we learn to build better by learning from one another.<br /><br />Whether you're building a career, a business, a ministry, a family, or simply trying to become the person you're meant to be, I hope these conversations leave you better equipped to build with intention.<br /><br />Welcome to Breakfast &amp; Launch.<br /><br />In this episode<br /><br />00:00 A podcast is a magical thing...<br />00:07 Welcome<br />00:27 Who I Am<br />01:14 Why I'm Starting a Podcast<br />02:36 The Story Behind Breakfast &amp; Launch<br />05:02 The Vision<br />05:28 Why Interviews Instead of Monologues?<br />06:46 How I Choose Guests<br />08:31 What You Can Expect<br /><br />📬 Join my weekly newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://taiwoash.com" target="_blank">https://taiwoash.com</a><br /><br />Subscribe for thoughtful conversations on career, purpose, faith, and building a meaningful life.</p>no00:10:2411Episode 1: Why I'm starting a podcast in 2026full