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Ebere and Martha, both students I coached, relocated from Nigeria to the UK for their higher education. This episode is part of our ongoing series where we explore personal growth stories and the unique paths individuals take to positively impact the world.

Both are at Hertfordshire International College, and share their personal experiences of cultural shock, adapting to new social norms, and navigating the challenges of being minors in a foreign land. They discuss their academic pursuits, personal development beliefs, and aspirations to become professionals, impacting lives positively.

We also touch on the importance of guidance for young people, the structure of society, and how it influences decision-making. The conversation further explores the nuances of language and communication in a multicultural environment like the UK, highlighting the importance of patience and understanding in interactions.

This episode provides valuable insights for anyone interested in studying abroad, personal growth, cultural adaptation, and the power of positivity. Tune in to hear these inspiring stories of resilience and ambition.

Onyinye shares her journey into special needs education and highlights the importance of one-on-one relationships in serving her clients. And right before the episode closes, she makes a point about retrospection I wish I had begun the episode with. Enjoy!

Moving into a new apartment can be exciting and overwhelming, so encourage yourself with hope and inspiration.

In this episode, I share 18 powerful Bible verses that you can meditate on to make the most of your new space experience. These verses offer peace and guidance as you settle into your new home.

It’s not about supplements, oils, and vegetables.

The lack of planning, personal worries, and having so much to do have affected my momentum. I lost energy and struggled to do some quality work last week. If this trend continues, I could lose all the work I have put into my brand, such as my podcast and newsletter (my YouTube channel is already on the brink of failure).

I did a personal energy audit and discovered I had abandoned the - set of natural productivity hacks that boosted my productivity last year. I call them MERDSS, and I talk about them in this episode.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-i-learned-from-losing-momentum-my-podcast-6-eyo-rodp-mie-cgxef

Welcome, In this episode, I share a lesson I learned from a mentor and explore the importance of the utility player, particularly in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments. I also share a practical guide with four actionable steps for people aspiring to become utility players.

Three weeks ago, I started this podcast. Today, I'm starting again - a new 3-part series. It's about something you might already know, but there's a twist.

In ideation, you ask 'why' or 'whys' but I propose that you ask 5 specific 'whys.'

This episode is about the first 'why.' The other 'whys' will follow in two other episodes.

I hope you find it interesting.

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This is a follow-up of episode 1 with the same title.

Here, I share my podcasting experience so far and discuss how the 50x multiplier principle I established in the previous episode influences my podcast's development.

I also stress the importance of continuous development using a few examples.

Colin and Samir: https://creatorstartup.colinandsamir.com/