I’m Mina. You’re solar power for my partner. And I’d be ultra grateful if you’d consider sending him a Happy 30th message.

We’ve got a start-up in Ghana and do Meaningful Marketing for international companies mostly. I’m Swedish, he’s Spanish. I’m process. He’s branding and big ideas.

We’re partners in business and real life. We met in Brussels 6 years ago. He had a cool job as a Sales & Marketing Manager at the Hard Rock Café. I had a pretty comfortable position at the European Parliament. Probably doing the funniest job around that place – Social Media (and doing my intrapreneur thing).

3 years ago Guillermo quit his job and went to Ghana. A year ago I quit my job too and joined.

We’re doing a good thing over here and by word of mouth we’re growing organically. It’s a great feeling to be autonomous, to see the direct impact your work has on people, business and the community.

So coming back to you. Guillermo has followed you for quite some time now. I only discovered you a few weeks back. (yes I’m officially a fan too). You totally inspire his personal and professional development. He practically goes to bed with you. Your videos I mean. He knows he’s not you. But he takes the best from your advices and puts it in practice. And he recently started to build his own personal brand. Check his Instagram. You’ll see.

His 30th Birthday is this Saturday 27 August and I’m trying to find him a gift he won’t forget. He keeps saying how he wants to accomplish more things before he’s 30. I tell him: Listen – you’re a successful entrepreneur. You’re in Ghana. Africa. He does acknowledge, but still wants more. He’s the kind of guy who will always strive higher, further and work harder than anyone to make it happen. He’s really most content when he can exceed the expectations of our clients.

So, I’ll stop there.

Ciao ciao,

Mina

And oh Gary, if you happen to pass by Ghana – please DO come over for a coffee. Or some palm wine why not.