On My Way To Confidence

We all face uphill battles in life and these experiences often test our confidence. In this episode, I chat with my friend Dell about many obstacles we all face. Character is built through obstacles and with a helping hand, we will surely come out stronger.

Have you ever doubted yourself and really felt like you just can't do this anymore? I bet many of us have been there before. However, it's not a healthy mindset to retain. First we must believe in ourselves, and say "Yes I Can" before convincing others to believe in us. onmywaytoconfidence.com . ig: @omw_to_confidence

In this episode I interview my friend, Jessica and we talk about the pain of always second guessing our decisions, our career choices and our actions. It's time to be more confident! Visit -- onmywaytoconfidence.com Instagram -- @omw_to_confidence

My word for 2021 is resilience. This is probably one of the most important skills that we all need and it has become even more prevalent in the era of COVID. In this episode, I interview one of my mentors who is just a great person all around and a shining star. We discuss the role of purpose and courage in becoming resilient individuals.

When all we can do is simply stay afloat, how do we stop the perpetual cycle of misfortune? To what extent do we have control over our circumstance? How can we stay positive during trying times? In this episode, I reflect on these questions with my friend and lovely sister Ukeme.

Overdrive refers to a state of being in excess or being overworked. In such a state, you are able to go beyond your maximum capabilities and maintain high speed momentum. But what happens when living in overdrive leads to an imbalanced life, where our goals and objectives are not aligned with who we really are; where our ambitions are fueled by social media influences and not our true purpose? What then must we do to redirect ourselves towards a more fulfilling path?

Have you ever been turned down or felt unaccepted or unwanted? How have such experiences shaped the way you now live your life? "Shoot your shot" is all about how we deal with rejection in life and taking chances even when the future seems bleak. In this episode, I interview a friend, Nick and he shares with us how he got on his chosen career path. It wasn't as straightforward as he expected but it turns out that setbacks can be instrumental in redirecting us towards the right path.

Our willingness to be transparent and honest about our life can be a great indicator of real confidence. When we seek to present ourselves in a genuine manner, we relinquish fear - fear of judgement from ourselves and others. When we are genuine, we are also able to attract the help and support we actually need. In this episode, I discuss this topic further with another fellow millennial and friend, Courtney. Being authentic, real and honest is definitely a key component of becoming more confident.

In this episode, Oyin and I delve into the many facets of life that are presented one way but turn out to be quite different from what we expected. How do we adjust to reality? Why does it take so long sometimes to accept the truth?

Sometimes we find ourselves waiting for a green light. This episode with Queen Ihowa sheds light on the realities of building the life you want by being courageous and accepting that sometimes, we will be uncomfortable.

In this episode, I have a reflective conversation with my friend Ore as we recount the incidents that led up to the October 2020 #ENDSARS protests. How do we follow through and continue to provide avenues that hold leaders accountable and empower individuals to speak up and speak often?

Criticism is something we've all encountered. In this episode, I interview a friend, Celine who's a fashion model in Milan, Italy. I felt her view point on the subject would be insightful because we all know that such a field is notorious for its judgement on physical looks. So how do we put aside what has been said about us or the negative things that we have come to believe about ourselves? What does life look like when we are able to use criticism as empowerment? Well let's have listen and be encouraged. Know that who you are and what you do matters.

In this episode I talk about the different seasons of life. As fall comes to end and the winter breeze blows against my face, this makes me reflect on how I stay strong and keep my confidence regardless of my circumstance. How do you stay strong in every season? This is important because great things are only achieved once we've persevered through rough times before finally seeing the results.

In this episode, I interview my friend Doreen on her experiences with unrequited loved. Ultimately, if someone says they love you, then their actions should match.

In this episode I interview a friend and mentor, Tosin Joel about her unique role as someone who encourages and empowers others. She has always encouraged me to have a vision and to take intentional steps towards achieving my goals. Her story is one of overcoming great challenges to achieve what seems impossible. She is now a source of inspiration for others and has begun an initiative to empower one person a day.

In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend and an intelligent young woman, Delfina. Her young adult life begins in Zimbabwe and years later she finds herself in Italy. Her story shows how words can lead to insecurities and self-deprecation. Words have power and they cut real deep especially when weaponized.

This episode is all about mastering the art of personal planning. I talk about how planning brings about progress and how patience is a necessary variable in the equation. I interview my friend Priscilla who has inspired me in this area of life. We discuss acquiring patience to watch things grow and having a purpose so that planning leads to eventual progress.

In this episode I talk about some thoughts behind comparison. We limit ourselves when we worry so much that others are better than us. Personally, this is a draw back. I interview my younger brother and we discuss how to stay focused and confident in such a competitive world. Failure is inevitable and we have to address the emotions that come with. But in the words of this young wise man, "You cannot know success without knowing failure". I've made a personal commitment to always document the positive aspects of every experience and use the lessons learned as a source of encouragement.

This year has been tough for a lot of us. In this episode, my friend and I discuss how taking care of our body by exercising during the quarantine has helped maintain our mental health and how these two connect to becoming more confident. Listen in cause I know many of us have similar stories.

Speaking up takes practice. At least that's what everyone says. Well, I want to get to practicing. So I'm here to chat about it and finally breakthrough.