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Raphael Sofoluke | Channelling frustration and inspiration to start the UK Black Business Show
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Entrepreneur and author Raphael Sofoluke founded the UK Black Business Show from a place of "frustration and inspiration".
The show has doubled in size since 2017 and has expanded into other parts of the UK - with the Birmingham edition returning to the NEC on Saturday 17 June, 2023.
In this episode of CEO Stories, Raphael talks to Henrietta Brealey about what inspired him to create a platform for Black entrepreneurs and business owners, what he learned during the transition from his previous career into a full-time entrepreneur and why the show's expansion into Birmingham was an important step.
As well as being an entrepreneur, Raphael is also a published author - having released the book 'Twice As Hard: Navigating Black Stereotypes And Creating Space For Success' with his wife Opeyemi.
He tells Henrietta about the work that went into the book, including attracting some high-profile contributors.
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce is a strategic media partner of the 2023 Birmingham Black Business Show - find out more and book tickets.
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