Five years ago, Michael Bedzra wasn’t sitting in a university lecture hall learning marketing theories. He was volunteering at Mobex 2019, a tech and innovation event in Ghana, just hoping to pick up something new. When the organizers handed him control of the event’s Twitter account, he had no formal experience and didn’t even know what a hashtag was.
But within two days, the event hashtag trended #1 on Twitter in Ghana — and that unexpected success became the spark that would ignite his career in digital marketing.
That single moment revealed a valuable truth: you don’t need a marketing degree to make an impact; you just need curiosity, courage, and consistency.
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The Bold Ask That Changed Everything
After that event, Michael didn’t wait for opportunity to come to him — he created it. He approached Ama Sackey, one of the speakers at the event, and boldly asked for an internship.
Despite having no formal marketing background, he was offered a chance at Workspace Global, where he learned marketing through experience, mistakes, and an unstoppable hunger to grow.
Michael Bedzra didn’t take a traditional route. Instead, he became a self-taught marketer — learning from YouTube, online courses, and endless trial and error. He learned how to manage campaigns, build audiences, and analyze what truly drives growth.
“I was just curious,” Michael recalls. “I wanted to understand how everything worked — from content to conversions.”
Failing Forward: Lessons from Early Rejections by Michael Bedzra
In his conversation on the Colours of Social Media Podcast, Michael Bedzra shares how he once failed his first major interview — a moment that could have discouraged him completely. But he saw it as feedback, not failure.
That mindset shift changed everything. He realized that rejection was simply redirection. It pushed him to study harder, test more campaigns, and build the resilience every marketer needs to thrive.
Eventually, those lessons paid off. Michael Bedzra grew a freelance marketing business, earning over GHC 7,000 a month, all from social media gigs and growth consulting. But more than the money, it was the confidence and competence he built that prepared him for bigger roles ahead.
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From Freelancer to Growth Marketer
Today, Michael Bedzra works as a Growth Marketer at Digitsense Limited, where he helps brands build sustainable growth systems across social media, paid ads, and performance analytics.
The same resourcefulness that helped him trend a hashtag years ago now drives measurable results for international clients. His story proves that the future of digital marketing in Ghana — and beyond — belongs to those who learn fast, adapt faster, and never stop experimenting.
Michael Bedzra on Giving Back: Empowering the Next Generation
Now that Michael has built his own path, he’s focused on giving others the roadmap. He teaches social media marketing courses and creates content for aspiring marketers who want to break into the industry without a degree.
His approach combines practical lessons with personal storytelling — a refreshing reminder that success isn’t about what school you went to, but what effort you’re willing to put in.
“You don’t need a degree to succeed in digital marketing,” he says. “You just need consistency, curiosity, and courage.”
Key Takeaways from Michael Bedzra’s Story
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Initiative beats credentials — Opportunities often go to those who ask.
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Failure is data — Each rejection refines your approach.
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Keep experimenting — The best marketers are lifelong learners.
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Teach as you grow — Sharing your lessons builds authority.
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Stay curious — Curiosity keeps you adaptable in a fast-changing world.
Final Thoughts
Michael Bedzra’s journey from Mobex volunteer to Growth Marketer at Digitsense Limited is proof that anyone with grit and curiosity can build a thriving career in marketing — no degree required.
His episode on the Colours of Social Media Podcast is more than just an inspiring story. It’s a blueprint for self-taught marketers, freelancers, and dreamers ready to break into the digital space.
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