TEDx Talk - 'The Birth of Teen-Trepreneurs'

Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you my TEDx Talk...It was a fantastic experience that has led me on to brilliant opportunities.

Ever since my trip back from Nigeria, I have been connecting with many African TV shows, magazines and papers! There is still one show which has yet to be shown on BEN TV which is called the ‘Rhoda Wilson Show’ which will be hosted soon! Will keep you posted.

I’ve been meeting many famous names over the past few months and also many great networks...This brings me on to one of my biggest projects which I’m hoping to have launched in September next year! It’s to give young people the opportunity to set up their own business, be mentored and receive funding from business angels...All through ‘The World At Your Feet.’ More will be revealed soon!

October 9th 2009 – Was the day I spoke at a TEDx event which is an independently organised TED conference having been invited by Daniel Priestley. Over millions of people watch TED speakers online and to be a part of this group is sensational...especially for what it brings with regards to connections and future help.

The funny story behind it was that having met Daniel at an event hosted by the YES Group, I was shopping with my mum in Asda and received a call from Daniel about a month before the event and he explains to me what TED is and why it’s such a prestigious event. I was blown away...Not just for the fact that I’ve been invited to speak at a TEDx event, but just to hear how important and also the big names that have spoken in such conferences i.e. The likes of Bill Clinton!!!
I can only say Thank You to Daniel...But still feel that isn’t enough for the reward it brings me...But it shows the social element to what makes Daniel a really successful entrepreneur!!!

The talk I gave illustrates the vision and power behind the future ‘Teen-Trepreneurs’ and how as a young entrepreneur what we do now and the message it develops, holds the key to the success for nations around the world.

Update with The World At Your Feet: Currently developing an online demo of the ‘Teen-Trepreneur’ board game with Digital 2.0 and also have the BBC World Services doing a documentary on my journey for the less educated in Bangladesh.

I have currently rolling 2 TV show opportunities...One is with SWAT TV which is where i’ll be having my own online TV show which i’m currently working on with SWAT TV, approximately 800,000 viewers is estimated worldwide!

Also am pitching to the BBC for my own TV show with GENEUS Films who are the production company! Fingers crossed on both!

Finally i have now got my new ‘Little TWAYFers’ to help develop the stories leading up to The World At Your Feet Cartoon Series...Really exciting stuff!

Enjoy the talk!

Sabirul

When a Nation falls in love with you: NIGERIA

For every journey there is a tale...There is a story...But one I have for everyone is a story that changed the lives of thousands and had an effect on Millions! Ever since I had the ambition and belief to want to inspire others through my story as an entrepreneur it grasped the heart of many. Having received an official invitation by Professor Uche Azikiwe, the wife of Nigeria’s first President to speak at the Under 30’s Financial Summit in Awka, Nigeria...The tale of this journey began. The summit was organised by Withworth ltd an enterprise organisation in Nigeria and with over 3000 young people attending the event, it was a massive event to have been invited to speak at.

July 8th 2009, I travelled from London at around 10:30pm with my uncle and arrived the following day in Lagos, Nigeria where I met Stanley Ezeabasirim who I’ve known for over a year. We then flew over from Lagos to Enugu straight away where I met the rest of the Withworth crew and the head of Withworth, Obinna Etele. In Enugu, I was straight away taken to Cosmo FM which is a national radio station where I spoke to an audience of over 13 million people about what entrepreneurship is all about and what I’ll be doing in Nigeria. We then drove to another radio station that same day which had an audience of students from every university in Nigeria! It was incredible to have been getting such coverage on my first day in Nigeria.

Prior to my visit to Nigeria, Obinna and Stanley had put together such press coverage that I was mentioned on 2 of their national newspapers, had my face and name on massive and I mean massive bill boards around the country and had been on flyers that were sent out to every university in Nigeria! So my presence in Nigeria wasn’t an unexpected one! From Enugu with then drove to Awka which is in the Anambra state. That is where the Under 30’s Financial Summit was going to take place! The event took place the following day and looking down from my hotel room, words cannot describe the number of young people that were attending. 3000 may even be such a small number...They were coming in the buses, cars and Ochadas! (Motorbike transport). Hundreds have had to sit outside the venue place as there were so many attending.

The event was indescribable; the reception I got was like being a celebrity. Everyone wanted to see me, stand beside me, touch me, talk to me...it goes on! I even had security beside me! When I gave my inspirational talk it really affected each and every one of the young students who attended the event. Their faces said it all! How I saw and what I saw with my own two eyes cannot be described in writing! Beyond belief! I never felt so much happiness or have got so emotional to know that what I have had to say created a whole new chapter within the lives of the thousands who attended! The video proves it! I could be writing on and on...Therefore I will say no more but will let you all know that for me it has opened a door to writing a new book titled under the name of the blog which I strongly believe will influence and inspire many generations to believe that a person can change the world!

The new book will be available for download as an E-Book or a printed book itself with the full story of my trip to Nigeria and the massive impact it had...Coming Soon.

Preparing my trip to Nigeria

From Monday this week, Nigeria was somewhere in and around my mind! Now only a few days to go until my trip to Nigeria happens! Really excited about the prospect of speaking at a summit to which I was invited by the wife of Nigeria’s former president (Professor Uche Azikiwe)!

This week (on Monday) I was interviewed by two magazine editors who are really keen on my story!!! But the story I feel is more surprising to share is how they heard about me! I spoke at an event in Leeds to a bunch of primary and secondary school students plus the teachers of course. And one of the teachers went home and couldn’t stop talking about what I had said. That was inspirational...and what happened was she spoke to her son who lives in London over the phone to get in touch with me as he was writing articles about teenage success and bang he straight away got in touch with me! I love it when things like that happen...and that wasn’t the first time!
Speaking of inspiration and teachers...My business studies teacher back in Swanlea School has been a great asset over the years; from his knowledge of business to taking fantastic photos! Yes, I mean photos! The everyday students would learn and be inspired by what the teacher says and does and that was no different for me! But having written my first book at the age of 17 and selling over 42,500 copies, it opened the eyes of many people across the UK that writing and publishing a book isn’t difficult! So, I can now proudly say that I have inspired my business studies teacher ‘Louis Berk’ to make his dream of publishing a book become a reality!
‘Walk to Work’ is a self published book launched on 28th June 2009 which illustrates my teacher’s journey from home to work through beautiful photos that the eye and the mind would not capture. The book opens the mind of the reader to accept that the every day journey is actually something of a beauty. Check out his website: http://www.louisberk.com/

What a week, from seeing and hearing the voice of The World At Your Feet spread from Leeds to London to actually inspiring my very own business studies teacher...I know I have a lot to speak about when it comes to my trip to Nigeria on Wednesday 8th July. I’ve had many phone calls already from very young students in Nigeria just wanting to say hello and well done! Unbelievable...I often get quite emotional that my message has really gone thousands of miles across the world.

Check out next week as my website and blog will have videos of my entire trip to Nigeria and how it went...So it’s my way of bringing my journey in Nigeria to you!

Oh...and before i forget! The World At Your Feet online store is now open so make a change to your life and order a copy of the book and the board game!

All the best

Sabirul Islam

The New Era Begin!

Hey! What a month it has been! From all the waiting and patience June 18 2009 was the day The World At Your Feet starts its new era. The launch of its new book called 'Three Strikes to a Successful Entrepreneurial Life' and the board game called 'Teen-Trepreneur.'

With guest speakers Tina Bettision and Lily Lapenna making the event possible, we even had Levi Roots pop in to enjoy the action!

This month brought alot of press and media related action with interviews with the Big Issue Scotland, BBC Asian Network (Twice), Article on Bangla Mirror, Eastern Eye getting local attention first before going national!

Had events at Merrill Lynch who are always very supportive and even a trip to Leeds to inspire both Primary and Secondary students! Even Beermat entrepreneur Mike Southon was at the event at Leeds and having Twittered about me, i get a call from a speaking agency who want myself to be on their site! Fantastic!

Coming up this week are more radio interviews on BBC Shropshire and BBC London 94.9FM. Next month July 8th is my trip to Nigeria with my uncle as i have been invited by the former presidents wife to inspire and motivate over 3000 budding entrepreneur on how not to be a victim of this RECESSION!

What a month and a start of a new journey! I'm Excited!

Sabirul Islam

Photo Credited to LouisBerk.com

Planned trip to Nigeria

Hey everyone!

The World At Your Feet is buzzing! If thats the correct term to use! I've been invited by Nigeria's Governing body to speak at one of their largest events of the year where over 5000 people will be attending. The event is called 'Under 30's financial summit' and i'll be representing the UK at the event!

The event takes place on July 10th and i'm really excited. There are also plans in Nigeria for my book and board game to become a major hit! There is also a possibility that after the event on July 10th in Nigeria i could be off to Brazil on July 17th if my application is accepted on the Prime Ministers Global Fellowship. This would be one big Summer!

The new book published by Marshall Cavendish and board game called 'Teen-Trepreeneur' will be launching on June 18th at Swanlea School from 6pm. I'm looking to connect with potential investors, retailers and media and press associates to me The World At Your Feet brand to be heard. Interested? Please RSVP on http://theworldatyourfeet.eventbrite.com/

See you then!

A week with confidence!

On monday this week i had my video filming with YooDoo, thanks again to Mike Southon for getting me involved. YooDoo are fantastic and inspirational for business new-comers, wanting help and inspiration on how to get started.

On wednesday that week, had a fantastic meeting with no other than a former Dragons Den tycoon 'Simon Woodroffe.' On his luxurious boat and no this wasnt about asking for investment but both Simon and I are the only two ambassadors for an enterprise organisation called 'StepUp.' But Simon did mention he'll help in getting my board game into retail!!!

On thursday...! Had a meeting with a potential investor for 'Teen-Trepreneur' - The World At Your Feet board game, and it went very well. Fingers crossed he comes back with a positive verdict!

And today, i'm off to Dollis Hill to talk to a bunch of young people giving them the inspirational and help to succeed as an entrepreneur through enterprise! I'm really looking forward to it!

Next week is big, getting everything sorted for the launch of 'The World At Your Feet' book and board game, with a possible launch date of June 4th!

Stay Tuned!

Sabirul on the new Book Channel - The Trailer

Hey everyone

Great news. The trailer for the new Book Channel is out and the show starts next week! And yes i'm on the first author on it!

Dont miss out, its on sky channel 166, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 7.30pm.

The World At Your Feet is the centre of attention - Hope your inspired!

Sabirul!