Let's Talk Chow Podcast

I Almost Quit Food Content | Foster Owusu Kokro

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Guest: Foster Owusu Kokro

In this episode of the Let's Talk Chow Podcast, we sit down with Foster Owusu Kokro to discuss his transformative journey into the world of food content creation. Foster shares his story—from his early aspirations to become a surgeon to finding his true passion in the kitchen after a personal tragedy inspired him to eat more intentionally.

Topics: Losing his father in 2020 and why he now eats intentionally · How his health professional background shapes his food content · Batch shooting: filming 4-5 videos a day with just one phone · How a recipe video turned into his shito business · Voiceovers: from shy to using his real voice as a hook · Final thoughts

This Young Chef's Story Will Inspire You @littlechefkhat6484

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In this inspiring episode of the Let's Talk Chow Podcast, we sit down with young culinary sensation Little Chef Khat and her mother. Starting her cooking journey at just 3 years old, Chef Khat has captured hearts across social media with her incredible talent, confidence, and passion for food.

Topics: Starting at Age 3 & Going Viral Online · Discovering the Passion for Baking · Balancing School, Voiceovers & Content Schedules · Content Production: Shooting 30+ Videos a Week · Financial Investment & Reality of Creation Costs · Navigating Brand Partnerships & Age Challenges

The Truth Behind Laura's Waakye

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Lawrencia A. Owusu, "Laura's Waakye," left a government job to build one of Ghana's high-demand food businesses. In this conversation, she shares how she learned the craft in the Northern Region, rebuilt the business in 2023, and what it really takes to run a busy food service every day.

Topics: Leaving a government job to start a food business · Learning the craft: the journey to the Northern Region · Overcoming setbacks and the rebirth of the business in 2023 · Using social media to grow the brand · Running daily operations and managing staff responsibilities · Money matters: financial management, pricing and systems

Scaling a Food Business: Lessons on Resilience, Family, and Systems | Let’s Talk Chow Podcast

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Guest: Haji Salamatu Baba

In this episode of the Let's Talk Chow Podcast, we sit down with Haji Salamatu Baba to discuss her journey as a food entrepreneur. From starting in her home kitchen to managing a professional catering business and building a local eatery, she shares invaluable insights on balancing family, business systems, staffing, and navigating regulatory requirements like FDA certification in Ghana.

Scaling a Food Business in Ghana: Lessons on FDA, Retail & Export | Charity Mena Ekua Adupong

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Guest: Madame Charity Aya Edu

Building a successful food brand from a home kitchen to international supermarket shelves is no easy feat. In this episode of the Let’s Talk Chow Podcast, we sit down with Madame Charity Aya Edu, a seasoned food entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, to discuss the realities of the food processing industry in Ghana.

Topics: Inspiration: Starting the business in 2005 · The first breakthrough: Packaging and branding your products · Turning it into a professional business · The expansion into egg packaging · Navigating FDA and regulatory challenges · Importance of traceability and batch numbers

She Built a Top Catering Business After Quitting Banking | Let's Talk Chow with Joyce Addai

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Guest: Joyce Addai

In this episode of the Let’s Talk Chow Podcast, I sit down with Joyce Addai, the founder of Joy Delicacies & Events, to uncover her inspiring journey from a 10-year banking career to becoming one of Ghana’s most sought-after event caterers.

Topics: Starting Small: Why you don't need huge capital to start a food business.

How to Build a Successful Food Brand from Scratch | Let's Talk Chow with Bridget Akaba

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Guest: Bridget Akaba

Is the food business really as glamorous as it looks on social media? In this episode of Let’s Talk Chow, we sit down with Madame Bridget Akaba, the force behind one of Accra’s most beloved food spots. Ten years ago, she started with just a single box of chicken, a small bottle of oil, and a handful of yam tubers. Today, she runs a thriving, high-volume operation.

Topics: The harsh reality of Ghanaian business staffing · How Bridget started her food journey 9 years ago · Handling the relentless challenges of the food industry · Creating the business’s signature yam and chicken dish · Why you must be the one to think for your business · The biggest challenge: Finding and training reliable workers

From Campus Hustle to Restaurant Owner: Lessons in Passion & Resilience

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Guest: Abigail Yaa Ohene

In this episode of Let’s Talk Chow, we sit down with Abigail Yaa Ohene, popularly known as Chef Biggles, the visionary behind Dine with Biggles—to discuss the realities of building a successful food and beverage brand in Ghana.

Why the Food Industry is Tougher on Women: A candid talk with Jessica Afari Biatey

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Guest: Jessica Afari Biatey

In this episode of Let’s Talk Chow, we sit down with Jessica Afari Biatey, the founder of The Jess Bistro, for a raw and insightful look at the highs and lows of the food and beverage industry in Ghana. Jessica’s journey is deeply rooted in heritage, having grown up working in her mother’s local chop bar.

Beyond the Success Story: Surviving the Realities of Catering & Baking in Ghana

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Guest: Chef Emodi

Think starting a food business is just about great recipes and social media fame? Think again. In this raw and unfiltered episode of the Let's Talk Chow Podcast, we sit down with Chef Emodi to discuss the "not-so-glamorous" side of the food industry that most people never talk about.

Topics: How the journey began: Switching from business to Home Economics · Facing family opposition and initial struggles · The first milestone: Starting with 850 GHS · Building a presence: Social media growth and referrals · The hardest realities of the food business · Why you can’t do it alone: The importance of team building