Building An African Legacy Brand with Valerie Obaze: SMARTER Leadership Podcast Ep1

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Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Trailer 0:31 Guest Bio 1:00 Earliest Childhood Memories & Marriage to childhood sweetheart 4:22 Birthing Children & R&R 6:25 R&R Skincare Journey 10:55 Challenges on the R&R journey 13:38 Empowering Women 15:40 On Wellness 19:40 Pet Peeves 21:15 Vulnerable Moments & Turning Points 23:44 Self-truths & books 26:00 On intentionality, coaching and role models 30:20 Excellence as Motivation 38:25 R&R Bounceback, Rebrand & Future

[@J.O.E-i9c]

Loved this! Great questions and insight into some of the challenges of building a brand 👍🏽

[@sikagoka3122]

Such a refreshingly candid perspective on entrepreneurship. Congratulations on the continued success of R and R @Valerie. Thank you @Tucci, looking forward to more episodes.

[@tsotsoogloria5044]

Very interesting and inspiring ✨✨💛

[@SmarterLeadership]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@gabriellarandolph1355]

Love this ❤

[@randrskincare]

Great podcast episode! You go, Boss lady!

[@LesijoluEite]

I think the most striking thing about this podcast is how grounded and congruent Valerie is. She quietly but powerfully states 'how' she has done all that she has done. No fluff, but you can tell from the details she shares that these things actually did happen. It's motivating but practical and replicable at the same time. I love how the business has evolved in response to emerging needs and real-time insights. The intentionality is remarkable. Hats off! Very excited to see what the future holds for the brand. Stellar interview. Each question had depth, which reflected in the qualiy of the answers.

[@SmarterLeadership]

Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. Much appreciated!

[@stephanieaddo-m8t]

Inspiring. I hope AfCFTA can be a channel of growth on the African continent for your product and business. There's so much potential on the African continent.. if only we all can appreciate what we have and support home/continent grown businesses. Well done, Val. The multi national brands we grew up with are being taken over by modern brands. R&R is poised to occupy this space. Tucci is a brilliant conversationalist. It doesn't sound like an interview, yet all the relevant and interesting questions have been asked and answered... that's refreshing. I am looking forward to many more insightful, relaxed, and refreshing episodes on your podcast.

[@SmarterLeadership]

Thank you! We look forward to the growth of our Podcast and the rise of African international brands!

[@Abena-K]

Love this podcast and binge watching at the moment 😂. My take-home message for this episode is to focus on what I can control.

[@marthaasare616]

Absolutely inspiring! The journey to building a sustainable African legacy brand is filled with motivation and vision. This podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact in their field. Great job, Madam Tucci, for bringing such authentic stories to light!

[@SmarterLeadership]

Thank you for the recommendation. It means a lot!

[@CharleneAsamoah]

Brava! I love the freshness and genuineness of this podcast. I can't wait for future episodes!!

[@thepurposedoula]

Such a refreshing perspective on the power of family, love, and entrepreneurship to transform lives globally! Valerie Obaze’s insights on women empowerment in Africa are truly inspiring. Grateful to see how purpose-driven leadership can create lasting impact.

[@SmarterLeadership]

Yes!

[@meganruth6784]

❤❤❤

[@naadallington4865]

I am super impressed Aunty Tucci❤🎉

[@michelleapaloo6021]

Shine bright sis-⭐️

[@oparebeaama]

I absolutely love this podcast and am a fan of Valerie. As an entrepreneur and introvert myself, I deeply resonate with her approach to entrepreneurship-one that’s rooted in supporting women, local ecosystems, staying true to her values, and embracing her learning journey. She’s an inspiration. I always make it a point to pick up her products at the airport whenever I travel from Amsterdam to Ghana. This episode was really nice, with great questions that brought out so much value. Can’t wait for more episodes. Keep up the amazing work.

[@SmarterLeadership]

Indeed! We were inspired too. Thank you for the feedback!