Build Where You Stand | Michael Samuel | TEDxJimeta

Michael Samuel, known as Socket Cfr, explains in this TEDx Jimeta talk how he built Socket Unplugged, a creative and entertainment platform, in Yola, Adamawa State, instead of waiting to relocate. He challenges the idea that moving to another place is required for progress. The talk outlines a four-step framework: See, Start, Serve and Scale. Samuel is a Nigerian entertainer, comedian, brand strategist, content creator and talent manager. His work focuses on building platforms for emerging talent and growing the creative ecosystem in Northeast Nigeria through his company, Unplugged Global Concepts Limited.

• Building success from Yola, Adamawa State, rather than waiting to leave
• Four-step framework: See, Start, Serve and Scale
• Creating platforms for emerging talent in Northeast Nigeria
• Challenges the idea that movement equals progress

Are you waiting to leave your city, community, or current circumstances before you can truly succeed? In this powerful TEDx Jimeta talk, Samuel Michael (Socket Cfr) shares how he turned Yola, Adamawa State, into his launchpad rather than his limitation by founding the platform Socket Unplugged. Challenging the myth that movement equals progress, Samuel provides a practical four-step framework—See, Start, Serve, and Scale—to help you stop waiting for ideal conditions or outside permission. Discover how to stop waiting for doors to open, and start building your own right where you stand. Michael Samuel, popularly known as Socket Cfr, is a Nigerian entertainer, comedian, brand strategist, content creator, and talent manager. He is the creator of Socket Unplugged, a dynamic creative and entertainment platform based in Yola, Adamawa State. Through his work, Michael leverages entertainment, creativity, and strategic branding to build platforms and opportunities for emerging talents while driving the growth of the creative ecosystem in Northeast Nigeria. As the founder of Unplugged Global Concepts Limited, he continues to develop innovative creative experiences, brands, and platforms that connect people, talent, and opportunities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx