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Six years of IncrediPaul

Six years ago this week, I was putting the finishing touches on something I had no idea what it would become.

Behind the scenes, 10 years ago, I had been helping with different conferences and workshops for a few years after graduating college and actually helped form an alumni association for a group that Iowa State was the lead institution for, called LSAMP (Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation). It is dedicated to helping underrepresented people pursue research while in undergrad and go on to get graduate degrees.

I’ve always loved research and I loved the organization so I co-founded the IINSPIRE-LSAMP Alumni Committee in 2017 to give back and help support their conference every year. I didn’t know it then, but this would be the foundation for 2 more organizations I would found in 2020.

IncrediPaul launched on April 18, 2020 (also my birthday) with a LinkedIn post and a different logo (check it out below) than I have today with a vision of helping with professional development. The finetuning to leadership and launching a podcast didn’t come until almost 2 years late in January 2022.

Now, if you had told me 4 years ago that I would be a top 10% globally ranked podcaster, I would have definitely laughed it off as something unbelievable!

Not because I didn’t think it was possible, but more because 4 years ago I didn’t even know if I even wanted to be a podcaster. I had just started podcasting at the beginning of 2022 and was releasing episodes once a month for few reasons.

1. I was busy focusing on speaking/ leading workshops at universities

2. I only started podcasting because multiple people assumed I was from my logo

3. I was also building out a national nonprofit at the same time

Now reflecting back, it’s crazy to me at what I’ve been able to do with podcasting and IncrediPaul as a whole and so humbled to have the platform that I do, but I’m always pushing for more and this year is no different.

I’m continuing to grow and develop in my corporate life and transitioned teams with my current company to continue to grow in the R&D food world. At the same time, I continue to be more intentional about speaking and collaborating on podcasts outside outside of my own. I’ve been on Tech Jobbers Podcast and Mastering Engineering Leadership Podcast so far this year and a couple more that are recorded and are awaiting release and still more to be interviewed for!

I also have a speaking opportunity open to the public hosted by friends at Melanin Science and catered to introverted people that you can learn more and sign for below. It’s completely free!

I launched a Podcast Community in January and still building that out, but I wanted something that catered to the root of what IncrediPaul stands for which is empowerment and growth, so I’m launching IncrediPaul L.I.F.E. later this year!

This is something I’ve been sitting on for over a year because honestly, I didn’t have time, but now I’m excited to share it with you all! Life stands for Leadership, Investing, Fitness, and Expenses. It is a group mentorship program catered to Gen Z but open to everyone! I realize that coaching is necessary but expensive and I wanted to create something that was helpful but didn’t sacrifice the value from me.

More information to come on Saturday, but wanted you all to know first so you’re prioritized! Look out on my social media pages, but you can see the flyer and the link to join the Waitlist below! Reach out with any questions you have!

TL;DR: Celebrating the sixth anniversary of IncrediPaul, the reflecting on their journey from co-founding an alumni committee for LSAMP (supporting underrepresented groups in research) to becoming a top 10% globally ranked podcaster. What started as a professional development brand in 2020 evolved into a successful podcast and speaking career while the author maintaining a corporate role in engineering across 3 different companies during this time. Launching IncrediPaul L.I.F.E. (Leadership, Investing, Fitness, and Expenses), a group mentorship program designed to provide affordable coaching, primarily for Gen Z. A waitlist is now open for the L.I.F.E. program, with more details dropping this Saturday.

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In this special anniversary episode, Paul Faronbi (aka IncrediPaul) reflects on a major milestone: six years of IncrediPaul. From a 2020 blog born out of pandemic creativity to a top 10% global podcast, Paul shares the evolution of his brand and the lessons learned along the way. Paul dives into his journey as a "reluctant" podcaster, his professional life as an R&D engineer in the CPG space, and the importance of leadership in every facet of life. Whether you’re an aspiring podcaster, a Gen-Z professional in STEM, or someone looking to become the "most incredible version of yourself," this episode is a testament to the power of resilience, intentionality, and evolution.

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