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Legacy & Pressure: Mensa Otabil's Son Opens Up

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What does it take to walk away from security… and start over?In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Yoofi Otabil — engineer, creative, and entrepreneur — as he shares his journey from corporate America to building something meaningful back home in Ghana.After working with global giants like General Motors, Yoofi made a bold decision: leave stability behind and pursue purpose.This conversation dives deep into:The reality of working in corporate AmericaWhy he walked away from it allThe mindset shift required to start overBuilding The Hive and creating impact in GhanaFaith, identity, and carrying a legacy nameThis is a story about risk, reinvention, and choosing purpose over comfort.If you’ve ever felt stuck, this episode will challenge you.🎧 Subscribe for more conversations shaping Africa’s next generation.#ThePeswaPodcast #YoofiOtabil #StartOver #Ghana #Entrepreneurship #AfricanStoriesClick the link below to support the show—every bit of support goes straight into helping us create even better content, reach more people, and share more incredible conversations. Support the show (click here) -- https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423582/support📩 Connect with us:•⁠ ⁠Follow Bill on Instagram: @billcobbinah•⁠ ⁠Follow us on all socials: @thepeswa📢 SubscribeThe Peswa on all Platforms: https://linktr.ee/thepeswaGet access to amazing royalty-free music for your projects — sign up for an Uppbeat account using the referral link: https://share.uppbeat.io/cy9fcqqxj4tgDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations like this!

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