The Star Network Podcast
The Star Network Podcast brings together industry experts, entrepreneurs and young creatives to share their stories and business experiences
Every discussion is aimed at creating a space for thought-leadership/knowledge sharing on all things entrepreneurship (the highs and the lows of building a business) and sharing key tools to help navigate decision making for growth as well as general wellness to be the best you can be
Hosted by Zephia Ovia-Ikem, a graduate of the London School of Economics with professional work experience across Financial Services, Development Consulting and now in Fintech. Our guests are experts from different industries ranging from Fintech, Fashion entrepreneurs, Consulting, Banking , Entertainment artists to Lifestyle content creators etc
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The Star Network Podcast
Episode 25 - Positioning for Global Opportunities & Redefining Real Estate
Positioning for Global Opportunities & Redefining Real Estate with Wunmi Williams, Founder & CEO, Wunmi Williams Global (w.wglobal) and Host of The Star Network Podcast- Zephia Ovia-Ikem
In this episode we discuss Wunmi's personal journey of Entrepreneurship - from selling accessories from her home, to diving into Real Estate and expanding business opportunities to the UAE. This is a personal story of grit despite loss and the power of being resilient
Key learnings:
- The Nakenohs Boulevard story as a platform for Nigerian retail brands
- Steps to expand globally and build trusted international partnerships
- What African entrepreneurs should know about UAE investments
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Wunmi builds businesses, platforms, and opportunities that help others thrive. With over 20 years in retail and real estate, she’s helped shape Nigeria’s commercial landscape and empowered local brands to thrive both locally and globally.
With a Retail Management degree from the University of Surrey and early training at Nordstrom, Wunmi returned to Nigeria with a clear mission: to transform retail. That vision became Nakenohs Boulevard, a boutique mall in Lagos now home to over 26 brands. Through her company WW Global, she’s since expanded to the UK, US, and UAE — launching pop-ups, acquiring prime real estate, and setting new industry standards.
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Date recorded: 4/6/26