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The Star Network Podcast

Zephia Ovia-Ikem

Booking Overview

An entrepreneurship and business interview show featuring founders, executives, industry specialists, public-sector leaders, and creatives sharing company-building experiences, professional growth lessons, and practical strategies. Credible pitches include startup founders, fintech and e-commerce operators, senior business leaders, health-policy advocates, and experts in entrepreneurship or leadership; booking difficulty is medium, with a mix of established leaders and accessible emerging professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 34

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thestarnetworkpod@gmail.com

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Host

Zephia Ovia-Ikem - Graduate of the London School of Economics with professional experience across financial services, development consulting, and fintech.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Founders and CEOs of growing businesses, senior executives, experienced operators, public-sector leaders, and recognized specialists with practical expertise in entrepreneurship, technology, finance, health, marketing, or social impact.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a growing company, Held senior roles at recognized businesses or institutions, Built expertise across entrepreneurship, technology, finance, marketing, health, or public service, Demonstrated measurable professional or social impact

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Adanna Steinacker - Women's Health Advocacy, Public Service, Digital Storytelling, Social Impact, Global Opportunities, Leadership, And Legacy Building.

Yinka Adewuyi - Nigerian Consumer Behavior, Grocery Delivery, E-commerce Infrastructure, Sourcing, Logistics, And Scaling Demand.

Tobi Akinkunmi - Building And Scaling E-commerce Businesses, Customer Convenience, Reliability, Authenticity, Service Quality, And Entrepreneurial Motivation.

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Star Network Podcast
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Episode 33- Building the Bloomberg of Africa

October 03, 2026

Building the Bloomberg of Africa with Preston Ideh, Co-Founder & CEO, Stears (@stears_data) and Host of The Star Network Podcast, Zephia Ovia-IkemIn this episode we discuss 📌 Raising capital and the non-negotiable for building a successful startup📌 Building a successful company with your Friends as Co-founders 📌 The future of financial intelligence, elections and data in Africa📌 Evolving from a content platform into a leading financial data and insights business—Preston Ideh is the Co-Fou...

Episode 32 - Venture Capital to Building Refaini

August 17, 2026

Venture Capital to Building Refaini with Dolapo Morgan, Founder & Creative Director, Rèfainì (@refaini_) & Investment Principal, Ventures Platform and Host of The Star Network Podcast- Zephia Ovia-IkemIn this episode we discuss: Building a globally recognized African luxury brand Insights into the African startup ecosystem and emerging investment trends.Resilience, productivity and scaling with intention  Balancing entrepreneurship and a 9–5 --------Dolapo Morgan is the Founder and cr...

Episode 31- Building a Digital Global Presence & Public Sector Impact

July 05, 2026

Building a Digital Global Presence & Public Sector Impact with Dr. Adanna Steinacker  (@dr_adanna) and Host of The Star Network Podcast- Zephia Ovia-IkemIn this episode we discuss: 📌 Pivoting from medical practice to the Office of the President of Nigeria advocating for Women’s Health📌 Women's health advocacy through education and public service📌 Using digital storytelling and content creation to drive education and social impact. 📌 Positioning for global opportunities, career growth...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Star Network Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Star Network Podcast?

The Star Network Podcast is hosted by Zephia Ovia-Ikem. Its publicly listed email is thestarnetworkpod@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Star Network Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Star Network Podcast: thestarnetworkpod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Star Network Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Star Network Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Star Network Podcast?

The Star Network Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders and CEOs of growing businesses, senior executives, experienced operators, public-sector leaders, and recognized specialists with practical expertise in entrepreneurship, technology, finance, health, marketing, or social impact. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a growing company; Held senior roles at recognized businesses or institutions; Built expertise across entrepreneurship, technology, finance, marketing, health, or public service. Recent guests include Dr. Adanna Steinacker, Yinka Adewuyi, and Tobi Akinkunmi.

How hard is it to get booked on The Star Network Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Star Network Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Entrepreneurship, Fintech, Leadership, Wellness, and Business. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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