Soul Trader Blog
Interviews and inspiration
Business, compassion, equity & AI
In this inspiring conversation Rasheed Ogunlaru, Coach/ Speaker and author of Soul Trader and founder of Evolved Heart talks to multi award-winning Dr Elizabeth Shaw, Founder of 1,000 Black Voices. Their rich conversations explores entrepreneurship, compassion, Artificial Intelligence, equality, humanity, relationships, leadership, community and change. Tune in.
Overcoming Business Setbacks
Soul Trader Podcast Video Version: During this rich discussion, Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru and Dan Silvestri discuss many of the differing personal, professional, commercial, financial, emotional and health challenges that you may face throughout the Soul Trader’s journey and the mindset required to manage them and bounce back.
Meet Dan Silvestri, Coach & Facilitator of the Soul Inspired Business Support Club
Meet Dan Silvestri, life and business coach. Dan is the facilitator for the Soul Inspired Business Support Club which is sponsored by Rasheed Ogunlaru and Soul Trader.
Inspiring Interviews: Patrick Humphries, Books, The Beatles and The Power of Music
In this Inspiring Interview, Coach-Speaker-Author, Rasheed Ogunlaru series talks with accomplished music journalist and author Patrick Humphries. They discuss Patrick’s life, work writing and his meetings/interviews with 3 of The Beatles (Paul, George and Ringo)
Inspiring Interviews: Chandresh Pala, Founder of Cohezia | Purpose, Profit & Mindset
Coming soon https://www.soul-leader.biz "leadership from the heart" and as part of the Soul Leader Inspiring Interviews Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader and founder of Soul Leader interviews entrepreneur, business mentor and...
Time to let go, let be or let in?
Is it time for you to let go, let things be, or let things in? In this latest Soul Trader podcast and video talk, coach-speaker-author, Rasheed Ogunlaru explores the importance of these three things in your life and business.
Soul Trader | 10 Years of Inspiring Entrepreneurs
To mark the 10th Anniversary of Soul Trader this month, its author Rasheed Ogunlaru and Editor, Liz Gooster discuss the story behind the book and why it remains as relevant, empowering and inspiring now.
Soul Trader is available at Amazon, online platforms, bookshops and from publisher Kogan Page
Your unique business, journey and story (video podcast)
https://youtu.be/hCIJGJtokCQ What's your unique business, journey and story? Every soul trader is unique. By embodying your business, embracing your journey and articulating your unique story you can really flourish say Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed...
Inspiring Interviews | Meet Jane Hatton founder of EvenBreak | Equality, Talent & Disability
In this inspiring Soul Trader interview, Rasheed Ogunlaru, author of Soul Trader interviews Jane Hatton Founder of EvenBreak. Evenbreak is a social enterprise run for and by disabled people which helps inclusive employers attract...
Rasheed Meets… Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey
https://youtu.be/NDQtDdtn_gE In his latest inspiring interview,Coach / Speaker Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader meets equality, diversity and inclusion specialist / podcaster Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey. They discuss Dr Jonathan's journey and life...
Rasheed Meets: Karen Burke founder of The Mind Body Therapy Centre
In this latest Soul Trader interview Coach-Speaker-Author, Rasheed Ogunlaru meets Karen Burke, co-founder of The Mind Body Therapy Centre, London and author of The Calming Book of Healing Hugs.
Raising our Compassion & Consciousness
"There are two things we must raise and evolve if we are to survive and thrive as a species; our consciousness and our compassion. For millennia these have barely shifted." - Rasheed Ogunlaru, Coach-Speaker-Author In this short talk...
Systems Thinking & Compassionate Living
Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru and Systems Thinking Consultant & Coach Julio Graham discuss the importance of understanding and addressing life, work and business challenges both systemically and compassionately. ...
Start Up Stars – How I turned my business idea into a reality
Tune into this inspiring Start Up Stars talk, interview and Q&A where coach and Soul Trader author, Rasheed Ogunlaru interviews a panel of inspiring entrepreneurs who have recently been on that journey. Here...
From near death to inspiring others to live | Meet Tom & Nic Ray of Resilience & Co
Rasheed Ogunlaru coach/ speaker and author of Soul Trader meets Tom & Nic Ray founders of Resilience & Co. Tom and Nic's lives were turned upside down when Tom was struck with Sepsis a severe condition that strikes...
Digital vs Humanity | Richard Watkins: futurist – speaker – author
In our latest inspiring interview / business impact video, Soul Trader author and founder Rasheed Ogunlaru meets futurist Richard Watson author of Digital vs Human. This insightful and engaging interview explores big...
Meet award-winning Dr Martin Patrick: novelist – playwright – lecturer
Being your own boss as a creative and / or running a creative business is notoriously challenging - but also one of the fields of endeavour that so many people desire. Being able to create, innovate, express, share, connect...
Meet Denise Nurse: entrepreneur, lawyer & TV presenter
In the latest of his "Inspiring Interviews" series, Life Coach - Speaker - Business Coach Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader meets Denise Nurse, lawyer, founder of Halebury Solicitors and TV Presenter. You may recognise...
Meet Albert Frantz, Classical Pianist & Founder of key-notes.com
For the first in his "Mastering Your Craft" series, Coach - Speaker - Rasheed Ogunlaru interviews acclaimed classical pianist, coach and TED talk speaker Albert Frantz, founder of key-notes.com Tune in to this insightful...
Think Productive…Meet Graham Allcott
Meet Graham Allcott, Founder of Think Productive. Think Productive is a business with the presence in the UK, North America, Australia and beyond that helps organisations - and those within them - manage their time,...
Singing & acting for a living – meet Janet Kumah
Meet singer / actress Janet Kumah who I first met when we were both aspiring singers and artists. Over the years Janet's career has included performing in the West End in shows included The Bodyguard, Fame and Dancing in the...