

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Small Business Series: Meet the Founder
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Join this community event to network with like-minded entrepreneurs and discuss resilience in starting and running a businessAbout this EventJoin Grow London Local in bringing together Black and ethnic minority founders from across London – connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, share insights from your journey and get help with the challenges of running your own small business.In this session, learn about resilience in starting and running a business.Guest speaker: Adetokunbo T Oyelola, Creative Entrepreneur, Artist Manager &amp; Co-FounderAdetokunbo “T” Oyelola is a dynamic and versatile UK-based creative entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience building and growing businesses across music, events, hospitality and media. He is the co-founder of Soul Mama Music Venue &amp; Restaurant, a London-based live music and food concept that recently broke crowdfunding records and continues to support local talent through immersive experiences. T’s career spans artist development, global concert tours, brand partnerships and creative business strategy.In this session, Adetokunbo shares his journey navigating the challenges of launching and scaling creative businesses. His talk focuses on bouncing back from setbacks and draws on his personal experience of resilience in face of industry shifts, funding challenges and the perseverance needed to build ventures that support community, culture and commerce.Guest speaker: Aysha Iqbal, Founder Aysha Iqbal is the founder of Wize Communications and a former BBC/ITV News regions news anchor and TEDx host and upcoming TEDx speaker.As a communications expert, she empowers founders to deliver high impact public speeches to promote their brand, deliver business pitches that land investment and elevate and enhance their communications skills to speak with credibility and gravitas.In this session, Aysha talks about resilience as a small business owner.Guest speaker: Kazi Shafiqur Rahman, co-founder Kazi moved to the UK with his family in 1997 and grew up in East London. His journey started from very humble beginnings including early jobs such as cleaning toilets at London City Airport and those experiences shaped my mindset and work ethics. Kazi went on to co-found Sunnamusk, a UK-based Arabian natural fragrance brand that grew into a well-known name with stores across the country. He also co-founded Buddies London, a fast-food brand inspired by the “Good Ol Days”.Kazi was recognised as Entrepreneur of the Year at the British Muslim Awards. He also hosts a podcast and shares his journey and lessons around entrepreneurship, faith-inspired business, and personal growth with the aim of helping others believe in what’s possibleLight refreshments are provided. Spaces are limited– reserve your spot today!Date: Wednesday 25 MarchTime: 12pm to 2pmLocation: Soul Mama, Ground Floor, 40 Celebration Ave, East Village, London E20 1DB (Opposite Stratford International station)Agenda: 12pm-12.15pm: welcome from Grow London Local12.15pm- 12.25pm: Adetokunbo T Oyelola, entrepreneur, artist manager &amp; co-founder12.25pm-12.35pm: Aysha Iqbal, founder Wize Communications12.35pm-12.45pm: Kazi Shafiqur Rahman, co-founder Sunnamusk12.45pm-1pm: Q&amp;A1pm-1.45pm: networking and refreshments1.45pm-2pm: feedback and closeIf you have any questions, please contact us at eventenquiries@growlondonlocal.londonEvent Disclaimer: Please note that photos and videos may be taken during this event for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, please inform the event host upon arrival.Unable to attend? You can still book a free consultation with our business support managers.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/55eeeb60-0644-11f1-9599-dd4a084fa490-rimg-w883-h740-dc5b484d-gmir.jpg Image of Adetokunbo T Oyelola, Creative Entrepreneur, Artist Manager &amp; Co-Founder  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5643c220-0644-11f1-9599-dd4a084fa490-rimg-w763-h740-dc43342d-gmir.jpg Image of Aysha Iqbal, Founder Wize Communications  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/568b5270-0644-11f1-9599-dd4a084fa490-rimg-w555-h740-dc303031-gmir.jpg Image of Kazi Shafiqur Rahman, co-founder Sunnamusk
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- **Event Categories**: Business, Art, Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Soul Mama Music Venue | Restaurant
- **lat**: 51.54634309999999
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- **full address**: Soul Mama Music Venue | Restaurant, 40 Celebration Avenue, London, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Grow London Local (https://allevents.in/org/grow-london-local/23673882)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Soul Mama Music Venue | Restaurant, 40 Celebration Avenue, London, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Grow London Local
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Business, Art, Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Small Business Series: Meet the Founder ?
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