Masterminds Podcast
Hosted by Richie Mensah, Masterminds Podcast explores the conversations, lessons, and mindset shifts that turn ordinary people into extraordinary leaders. Each Wednesday, Richie interviews brilliant thinkers, creators, and innovators about their habits, stories, and strategies for success. On Sundays, he shares solo insights from his own journey, offering raw and practical steps for personal growth. The podcast aims to help listeners sharpen their minds and elevate their lives, whether they are chasing personal growth, building a business, or seeking inspiration.
Episodes
Every Religion Was Invented by Man: Avraham Ben Moshe Part 1 || Masterminds Podcast EP106
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You Were Programmed to Be Poor: Niyi Adesanya || Masterminds Podcast EP104
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There Is No Good or Bad, Only Good For and Bad For || Masterminds Podcast EP103
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Cry a River, Build a Bridge, Get Over It: Hayet Rida || Masterminds Podcast EP102
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14 Ways to Enter the Fashion Industry (Not Just Sewing) || Masterminds Podcast EP101
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Painful Periods Are Not Normal: A Man's Fight for Women's Health || Archie Frimpong || Masterminds EP100
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They Rewrote Africa Out of History. Here Is the Proof || Masterminds Podcast EP99
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She Left Religion to Find God: Evelyn Warlson Annan || Masterminds Podcast EP98
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How to Make Money in Poultry Without Owning a Single Bird || Masterminds Podcast EP97
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Nobody Owes You a Dime: How I Built 40 Under 40 || Richard Abbey Jnr || Masterminds Podcast EP96
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I Fact-Checked Nana Kyidomhene: Here Are the Sources || Masterminds Podcast EP95
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One Year, One Question: Every Guest's Final Mindset || Masterminds Podcast EP94
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Go Back to Your Roots: Nana Kyidomhene Pt 2 || Masterminds EP93
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Everything You Know About Africa Is Upside Down: Nana Kyidomhene Pt 1 || Masterminds EP92
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Yes, I Am Lucky. Here Is What That Really Means || Masterminds Podcast EP91
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Africa Is Not the Future. Africa Is Now | Masterminds Open Floor | Masterminds Podcast EP90
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The Person Who Can Suffer the Longest Wins | Masterminds Open Floor | Masterminds Podcast EP89
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The Only Way to Become Wealthy Is Ownership | Masterminds Open Floor | Masterminds Podcast EP88
Download Achieve By Petra – https://app.theachieveproject.com/PSL0001000For the very first time, Masterminds went live. We put Richie in a room with about 50 people for the first ever Masterminds Open Floor, and what followed was one of the most practical money masterclasses we have ever recorded. This is Part 1 of 3.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah teaches a live audience
They Colonized the Land. Then They Colonized the Mind || Masterminds Podcast EP87
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Walking Is the Cheapest Therapy There Is: Chichi Yakubu || Masterminds Podcast EP86
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Time Is the Only Currency That Matters || Masterminds Podcast EP85
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I Bought a Mine Without a Dollar in My Pocket: Angela Attieh || Masterminds Podcast EP84
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How to Build a Global Brand From Zero: Quables || Masterminds Podcast EP83
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How to Build a Brand People Trust: Claudia Lumor || Masterminds Podcast EP81
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Everything You Were Taught Is a Lie: Panji Anoff Part 2 || Masterminds Podcast EP80
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The Man Who Turned Dyslexia Into a Legacy: Okyeame Kwame | | Masterminds Podcast EP79
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We Created God in Our Image: Panji Anoff Part 1 || Masterminds Podcast EP78
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The System Is Keeping You Small, And You Never Noticed || Masterminds Podcast EP76
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I Lost $100,000 on My First Business : Mawuli Gavor || Masterminds Podcast EP76
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From Teacher to Ghana's Top Makeup Artist: Zulky || Masterminds Podcast EP77
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People Pleasing Is Slowly Destroying Your Life || Masterminds Podcast EP74
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You Are More Powerful Than You Think: Kafui Dey || Masterminds Podcast EP73
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The Rich Man's Game Nobody Taught You || Masterminds Podcast EP72
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The Man Behind Africa's Biggest Brands: Gabriel Nti Appiah (Ghizo) || Masterminds Podcast EP70
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Unlearn Before You Can Learn || Masterminds Podcast EP71
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How to Overcome Fear: The Framework Nobody Taught You || Masterminds Podcast EP69
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From Stuttering to Unstoppable: Sam Koranteng || Masterminds Podcast EP68
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Should Everyone Start a Business? The Honest Answer || Masterminds Podcast EP67
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Your Past Is a Life Lesson. Not a Life Sentence: Rudolf Brenya || Masterminds Podcast EP66
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I Interviewed Myself on My 40th Birthday: The Richie Mensah Story || Masterminds Podcast EP65
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Think Like the Market Woman: Kingsley Opoku Simpeh || Masterminds Podcast EP64
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Why Your Business Is Failing: Daniel Sarpong || Masterminds Podcast EP63
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The Sheep Don't Question the Shepherd Until It's Too Late || Masterminds Podcast EP62
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What Every Religion Is Actually Pointing To: Dr. Baffour Jan || Masterminds Podcast EP61
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She Didn't Wait For Permission || Masterminds Special EP60
Society tells women to wait their turn. The most powerful women never did.In this Masterminds Special, Richie Mensah curates the most powerful insights from six unforgettable conversations with African women who built authority, ownership, and influence in rooms that were never designed for them. Featuring Theresa Ayoade, Peace Hyde, Afeafa Nfojoh, Aina Aidoo, Mary Anane Awuku, and Nana Aba Anamoa
The Money Ladder: Which Level Are You On? || Masterminds Podcast EP59
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Four Kids. Two Companies. One Unstoppable Woman: Mary Anane Awuku | Masterminds Podcast EP58
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Redefining Masculinity: What It Really Means to Be a Man: Kojo Baffoe || Masterminds Podcast EP57
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Ghana Has No Excuse to Be Poor: A-Plus || Masterminds Podcast EP56
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Two Generations. One Standard of Excellence: Charles & Bongani Mwebeiha || Masterminds Podcast EP55
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Damn the Consequences. You Must Try: Nana Aba Anamoah || Masterminds Podcast EP54
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The Secret to Happiness Nobody Talks About || Masterminds Podcast EP53
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After 15, You Only Look Like Your Choices : Dr. Mzamo Masito || Masterminds Podcast EP52
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Three Skills Every Wealthy Person Has Mastered || Masterminds Podcast EP51
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The One Skill That Will Make You Rich: Huzaifa Abdulai || Masterminds Podcast EP50
Most people want wealth but are practising the habits that guarantee they'll never have it. The information exists. The tools exist. What's missing is the one skill that separates those who build real wealth from those who stay stuck — and it has nothing to do with how much you earn.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits down with Huzaifa Abdulai, General Manager
Your Reality Isn’t What You Think || Masterminds Podcast EP49
You don’t see the world as it is. You see the world as you are.Every reaction you have…Every fear you carry…Every belief about success, money, relationships, and yourself… It’s shaping your reality.In this episode, Richie Mensah breaks down how perception becomes reality, and why two people can face the exact same situation and walk away with completely different outcomes.Winners and losers don’t
AI Won’t Take Your Job. Your Mindset Will: Mushambi Mutuma || Masterminds Podcast EP48
Everyone is afraid of AI.Afraid it will replace jobs. Afraid it will destroy industries. Afraid machines will take over.But the real threat isn’t AI. It’s a fixed mindset.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits down with tech leader and innovation strategist Mushambi Mutuma to break down what’s really happening in the AI revolution, and what Africa must do to stay competitiv
You’re Quitting Too Soon || Masterminds Podcast EP47
Most people don’t fail.They quit.They quit in month three.They quit after five videos.They quit when results don’t show up fast enough.And then they blame talent.They blame luck.They blame timing.In this episode, Richie Mensah breaks down why success takes longer than you think, and why impatience is silently killing your potential.If you’ve ever felt behind…If you’ve ever doubted yourself…If you’
Africa Is Not Rising, It’s Reclaiming Its Power: Sibusiso Shangase || Masterminds Podcast EP46
Africa is not “emerging.” It’s remembering.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits down with Sibusiso Shangase for a bold conversation about culture, brand power, perception, and Africa’s place in the global narrative.This isn’t about hype. It’s about identity.Sibusiso breaks down why culture is currency, how perception shapes value, and why Africa’s next chapter will be wri
35,000 Decisions a Day, And Most Are Destroying You || Masterminds Podcast EP45
You make about 35,000 decisions every single day.Most of them feel small. Most of them feel harmless. But together, they are shaping your future.In this solo episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah breaks down why decision-making is the most underrated skill in life, and how poor daily choices quietly sabotage long-term success.This is not about big dramatic mistakes. It’s about the smal
The Money Is Broken, And Bitcoin Is the Fix: Stafford Masie || Masterminds Podcast EP44
The problem is not prices.The problem is the money.In this powerful episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits down with Stafford Masie to unpack why modern financial systems are fundamentally broken, and why Bitcoin might be the most important invention of our time.From inflation and money printing to the collapse of empires and the rise of hard money, this conversation goes beyond hy
Stop Begging for Mentors. Build This Instead || Masterminds Podcast EP43
Most people say they’re looking for a mentor. What they’re really missing is a mentorship system.In this solo episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah breaks down why waiting for a “big person” to mentor you is the wrong approach, and what you should be building instead if you actually want to grow.This episode reframes mentorship as a process, not a person. It’s about learning how to ext
Principles Over Tactics: Vusi Thembekwayo Breaks It Down || Masterminds Podcast EP42
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How Money Really Works || Masterminds Special EP41
Most people work hard for money, but very few understand how money actually works.In this Masterminds Special, Richie Mensah curates the most powerful insights from three of our most impactful conversations on money and wealth, featuring Adnan Saani, Derrick Abaitey, and Obeng Darko.This episode connects the dots between earning, managing, growing, and sustaining wealth, breaking down the stages o
Africa Is the Future, But Only If We Change Our Mindset: MJ Jallor || Masterminds Podcast EP40
Everyone talks about Africa’s potential. Very few talk about the mindset required to unlock it.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits with MJ Jallor to unpack the hard truths about Africa’s future, from education and excellence to systems, leadership, and narrative control.This is not a conversation about blame. It’s about responsibility.MJ explains why Africa is rich in re
You’re Not Stuck, You’re Undisciplined: Moses B. Arthur Explains || Masterminds Podcast EP39
Most people say they’re stuck. Very few are willing to admit the real problem, a lack of discipline.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits with Moses B. Arthur to have an honest conversation about growth, consistency, and why potential means nothing without action.This is not motivation. It’s a reality check.Moses breaks down why people stay average, how habits quietly shap
Don’t Quit Your Job Yet. Build It the Smart Way: Antoine Mensah || Masterminds Podcast EP38
Everyone wants to quit their job.Very few people know how to build before they leap.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits with Antoine Mensah to break down the smart, disciplined way to build a side hustle without burning bridges, losing stability, or sabotaging your future.This is not hustle culture. It’s strategy, structure, and patience.Antoine explains why your 9–5 can
From Banking to Baking: The Cupcake Boutique Story || Masterminds Podcast EP37
She had a stable corporate career.Then she chose uncertainty, and built one of Ghana’s most recognizable dessert brands.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits with Aina Aidoo, founder of Cupcake Boutique, to unpack the real journey behind leaving banking, betting on passion, and building a business that has survived over a decade in Ghana’s toughest business climate.From lo
Stop Chasing Clout. Start Building Value: Mr Meister Explains Why || Masterminds Podcast EP36
Clout is loud.Value is quiet, but it pays.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits down with Mr. Meister, a creative strategist and builder, to break down why so many talented creatives stay broke, and how to actually turn creativity into sustainable income, systems, and long-term relevance.This is not another “go viral” conversation.It’s a reality check on structure, discipl
History Is Not What They Taught You: Kobe Boujee Breaks It Down || Masterminds Podcast EP35
What if the history you learned was incomplete?What if entire narratives were shaped to make you forget who you really are?In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits down with Kobe Boujee, creator, thinker, and cultural historian, to challenge the stories we’ve been told about our past, our identity, and our power.This is not surface-level content. It’s a deep conversation abou
Practice Makes Permanent: Thapelo Mokoena on Mastery & Longevity || Masterminds Podcast EP34
Talent can open doors, but only discipline keeps them open.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits with Thapelo Mokoena, one of Africa’s most respected actors, to unpack the mindset behind longevity, mastery, and global relevance in a fast-changing industry.Thapelo shares what most people never see: the routines, systems, and personal standards that sustain a long career. Fr
From Campus Fun to a Pan-African Empire: The Echo House Untold Story || Masterminds Podcast EP33
What started as simple campus fun turned into one of Africa’s most influential creative powerhouses.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits down with Beryl, co-founder of Echo House, to unpack the real story behind building a pan-African creative empire, without a master plan, without perfection, and without shortcuts.Beryl shares how curiosity, consistency, and people-first
How to Start Real Estate With No Money: COD Explains the Blueprint || Masterminds Podcast EP32
Most people think real estate is only for the rich.COD disagrees — and he explains exactly why.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits down with COD, a real estate entrepreneur and strategist, to break down the real entry point into real estate, even if you have no capital, no property, and no connections.This conversation goes beyond hype. COD explains the mindset, position
The Woman Who Built My Mind: Lessons from My Mother || Masterminds Podcast EP31
Before success.Before music.Before Masterminds.There was my mother.In this deeply personal episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits down with his mother, the woman who shaped his thinking, discipline, curiosity, and love for learning long before the world ever saw his work.This is not just a conversation about parenting, it’s a masterclass on how minds are built, how values are trans
Integrity in a Corrupt World: Israel Laryea Reveals the Truth || Masterminds Podcast EP30
In a world where shortcuts are normal and standards keep dropping, how do you remain principled? How do you keep your name clean when the system is designed to break you? And what does it cost to stand for the truth?In this powerful episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits with Israel Laryea, one of Ghana’s most respected journalists, to unpack a lifetime of lessons in integrity, rei
The Truth About Ghana’s New Media: Nkonkonsa Tells It All || Masterminds Podcast EP29
Ghana’s new media landscape is loud, powerful, chaotic, and misunderstood.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits with Nkonkonsa, one of Ghana’s most influential and controversial new-media voices, to break down the truth behind blogging, virality, gossip culture, ethics, and the real pressures of running a digital platform in today’s environment.From the hits to the scandal
Stress Is Destroying Your Body: Doctor Explains Why || Masterminds Podcast EP28
Most people think stress is just “tiredness,” but according to Dr. Amankwah, it is quietly damaging your heart, hormones, fertility, immunity, and even your brain.In this Masterminds episode, Richie Mensah sits with his personal physician, the man he says “keeps me alive”, to break down exactly what stress does inside your body, why it shows up as random sickness, and how your lifestyle may be cre
The Pain Men Hide, And Why It’s Destroying Us: Kobby Kyei || Masterminds Podcast EP27
Men are breaking on the inside, silently.In this powerful episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits with Kobby Kyei, one of Ghana’s most respected digital storytellers and impact advocates, to uncover the truth about male emotional health, invisible battles, and the society that teaches boys to stay silent.This is not just a conversation, it’s an intervention.Kobby opens up about purp
You’re Stressed Because You’re Focusing on the Wrong Things || Masterminds Podcast EP26
Most of the stress in your life isn’t coming from your problems, it’s coming from your focus.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah breaks down the Circle of Influence, a powerful mindset framework that shows why so many people feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck… even when they’re working hard.If you’ve been worrying about things you can’t control, trying to fix situations tha
The Woman Behind Ghana’s Biggest Shows: Afeafa Nfojoh’s Untold Story | | Masterminds Podcast EP25
She’s the force behind some of Ghana’s most iconic productions, from reality shows to live events to the moments that shaped our entertainment culture.But her real story? Many people have never heard it.In this episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah sits down with Afeafa Nfojoh, one of Ghana’s most respected television and live-show producers.From growing up in Obuasi, dreaming beyond h
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