From documenting local businesses as a young videographer to capturing the inner workings of 10 Downing Street, Richard Etienne’s career has been rooted in amplifying the voices of others, especially those often overlooked. But behind the camera and beyond the job titles, he spent years quietly navigating spaces where he never quite felt like he...
Kenneth Ekow didn’t grow up planning to become a founder, but looking back, the signs were always there. As a middle child in a Ghanaian household navigating two cultures, he was the one asking questions, connecting dots and telling stories that no one else had thought to tell. ` Today, he’s the founder of Scale...
I want to talk about imposter syndrome: what it is, how it shows up and more importantly, how to overcome it. It’s something that’s followed me throughout my journey. From early career struggles to being recognised in industry awards, that voice of doubt still finds a way in. But here’s the truth: imposter syndrome isn’t...
A friend of mine recently reached out and asked why I’m not editing my long-form videos. He pointed out the pauses, the filler words and the rough presentation. I told him there’s a method to the madness. It might look messy now, but in a few years, it will all make sense. I’m building a...
I’ve just come back from Ideas Fest 2025 and it was nothing short of mind-blowing. It’s called the Glastonbury of business for a reason. The energy, the people, the conversations, all of it reminded me of one crucial truth: you need to learn how to engineer your luck. Engineering luck isn’t some mystical thing. It’s...
I used to believe I had to keep my cards close to my chest. That if I shared too much, someone would copy me, take my ideas or move ahead faster. That mindset was rooted in scarcity. And it kept me stuck. The truth is that most people aren’t competing with you. They’re trying to...
Let’s be honest – the hustle and bustle doesn’t always fill your cup. It might pay the bills and build your career, but when was the last time you did something just for you? Not for your client, not for LinkedIn clout, but purely for the joy of it? That’s where passion projects come in....
If you’re waiting for your work to speak for itself, you might be waiting for a long time. This is the uncomfortable truth that many emerging founders wrestle with, especially those raised to believe that humility means silence. But in today’s noisy, fast-paced world, staying quiet doesn’t make you noble. It makes you invisible. Why...
A year ago today, I hit publish on my first blog post. No fancy launch. No polished strategy. Just me, sitting in my room, trying to make sense of my next move after losing a job that drained me. I was tired. Tired of being invisible. Tired of playing it safe. Tired of knowing I...
When most people think of cashback platforms, they picture big tech companies offering small savings in return for their loyalty. But for entrepreneur and former hedge fund trader Matthew Addai, the concept held far more potential. After stepping away from a high-paying role in finance, he used the time to question the systems that shape...
Tariq Peters is a Personal Branding Coach who works with scaling founders to build authority-driven brands that win clients, unlock investor confidence and create high-value opportunities.
