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EPISODE · Oct 4, 2025 · 50 MIN

Michael Bedzra Told us How he Failed His First Interview

from Colours of Social Media · host Enoch "RobotBoy" Appiah Jr.

Five years ago, Michael Bedzra was just volunteering at Mobex 2019, and was handed a Twitter account with zero experience. Within two days, the event's hashtags were trending number one in Ghana. That single moment sparked something big, leading Michael to land his first shot at Workspace Global with no marketing degree, just pure drive.In this revealing episode of Colours of Social Media, Michael Bedzra, now a Growth Marketer for a top UK brand, shares the uncensored truth about building a successful career from the ground up. If you've ever wondered whether you need a traditional degree to make it in marketing, this episode is for you!Michael, who actually studied Business Administration, busts the myth that formal education is necessary for digital success. He reveals his core motivation was simply "Hunger". He walks us through his journey, including the shocking moment he failed a job interview because he couldn't answer the question: "What is the hashtag?".Michael's journey proves that passion, consistency, and curiosity can open doors even without a traditional background. Learn how he built a strong freelance income (reaching 7,000 GHS monthly at one point) and his essential advice for aspiring, self-taught marketers---Timestamps00:00 Intro 01:15 Michael's Early Beginnings04:50 Michael Breaks into Marketing08:30 Learning Marketing without a Degree12:20 Freelance Beginnings15:40 Freelance Success20:10 Growth Markter Role at a Top UK Firm24:50 Giving back to the Marketing Community in Ghana28:15 Advise for Aspiring Marketers30:00 OutrosConnect to Michael Bedzra on LinkedIN Support the ShowBuy a cup of Coffee for Enoch and his Guests: https://buymeacoffee.com/iamrobotboy--

Five years ago, Michael Bedzra was just volunteering at Mobex 2019, and was handed a Twitter account with zero experience. Within two days, the event's hashtags were trending number one in Ghana. That single moment sparked something big, leading Michael to land his first shot at Workspace Global with no marketing degree, just pure drive.In this revealing episode of Colours of Social Media, Michael Bedzra, now a Growth Marketer for a top UK brand, shares the uncensored truth about building a successful career from the ground up. If you've ever wondered whether you need a traditional degree to make it in marketing, this episode is for you!Michael, who actually studied Business Administration, busts the myth that formal education is necessary for digital success. He reveals his core motivation was simply "Hunger". He walks us through his journey, including the shocking moment he failed a job interview because he couldn't answer the question: "What is the hashtag?".Michael's journey proves that passion, consistency, and curiosity can open doors even without a traditional background. Learn how he built a strong freelance income (reaching 7,000 GHS monthly at one point) and his essential advice for aspiring, self-taught marketers---Timestamps00:00 Intro 01:15 Michael's Early Beginnings04:50 Michael Breaks into Marketing08:30 Learning Marketing without a Degree12:20 Freelance Beginnings15:40 Freelance Success20:10 Growth Markter Role at a Top UK Firm24:50 Giving back to the Marketing Community in Ghana28:15 Advise for Aspiring Marketers30:00 OutrosConnect to Michael Bedzra on LinkedIN Support the ShowBuy a cup of Coffee for Enoch and his Guests: https://buymeacoffee.com/iamrobotboy--

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