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Risk and Return: A journey of entrepreneurship and self-discovery in Africa
Written by Yomi Jemibewon
Narrated by Ayo Owodunni
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Risk and Return is the story of one man’s return to Africa—a journey that begins with a search for self-fulfillment, which then evolves into an entrepreneurial adventure filled with tribulations, triumphs and many life lessons that will keep readers engaged from start to finish.
In a casual conversational voice, the author–Yomi Jemibewon, gives an honest, often hilarious and sometimes sobering account of what it feels like to chase a dream under highly uncertain circumstances. His anecdotes and reflections about navigating an unfamiliar, sometimes unforgiving, African business environment — as an idealistic returnee, an eager entrepreneur, or a young family man — will help readers navigate the challenging and sometimes terrifying times that a person experiences when embarking on a big life change.
For those readers with a special passion for Africa, his story just might inspire action to join the wave of people collaborating to galvanize positive change in Africa.
In a casual conversational voice, the author–Yomi Jemibewon, gives an honest, often hilarious and sometimes sobering account of what it feels like to chase a dream under highly uncertain circumstances. His anecdotes and reflections about navigating an unfamiliar, sometimes unforgiving, African business environment — as an idealistic returnee, an eager entrepreneur, or a young family man — will help readers navigate the challenging and sometimes terrifying times that a person experiences when embarking on a big life change.
For those readers with a special passion for Africa, his story just might inspire action to join the wave of people collaborating to galvanize positive change in Africa.
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Readers find this title inspiring, relatable, and practical. The narrator's brilliant job and the infusion of indigenous languages and slangs add to the enjoyment. It is an inspiring entrepreneurship book for young Africans, written by an African."
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Inspiration-filled, relatable, pragmatic, true and practical, especially for a Nigerian! The narrator also did a brilliant job, I particularly love the timely and witty infusion of indigenous languages and slangs.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Oh my this book had me thinking. It felt so good to listen to.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Inspiring Entrepreneurship book for Young Africans written by an African. Thanks Yomi for sharing your experience...