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This is an interview with Oluwafunmilayo Ayobami Oni, Founder of Iranwo Foundation. We're discussing financial and economic development opportunities made available for women and young girls, to aid them in being financially independent and self-reliant.

This Episode is coming to you in commemoration of the UN International Day for The Elimination of Violence Against Women on the 25th of November and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (spanning from the 25th of Nov - 10th of December). This is an interview with Ugochi Obidiegwu (The Safety Chic) on Safety Insights and Tips for women and children, and even men, against Gender-Based Violence.

Don't be too quick to write off your lack of motivation, state of uncertainty or disinterest in your goals or life aspirations as "depression". It could simply be a state of "limbo" you're in. In this episode, I shared with you using my personal story, signs that you could be experiencing "limbo", reasons for such a state, and some simple strategies you can employ to overcome and leap out of limbo. ENJOY!!

"I will prepare and some day my chance will come". These are the exact words of Abraham Lincoln. Theodore Roosevelt said that; "it is not often that a man can make opportunities for himself. But he can put himself in such shape that when or if the opportunity comes, he is ready." My question to you in this episode which I want you to ponder on is this; "that big break you've been waiting and praying for, how prepared are you for it when it comes? Can you even spot the opportunities when they arrive? Do you have the skills, qualities, and abilities needed to embrace the opportunities? In the game of opportunities, intentionality in preparation is the key. A saying goes that, "not having an opportunity at all is better than having an opportunity cone and not being ready for it. Listen to this episode for more insights and rare knowledge on being rightly positioned for opportunities and embracing them.

It's 2:08am Nigerian time right now as I record our first podcast episode, and that is because that is the only time I could get a chance to record in a calm and serene environment after putting my toddler daughter to sleep. I'm doing this by this time so as not to give any excuses whatsoever as to why I can't have my podcast up and running. So now to you; what are those excuses you've been entertaining your village people with as to why you haven't yet achieved those killer goals of yours. Kill those excuses right now as you listen to this episode, and go and achieve those fiery dreams of yours. Nothing has to be perfect the moment you start; but first start, you achieve perfection along the way. Stop stalling! Start right now! I'm rooting for you here!

This brief episode gives you an overview of what to expect as you come on this journey with me. This is the podcast where we learn, gain insights, get inspired, and become empowered to act on all that we've learnt, so as to live our best lives unhindered. I'm so glad to have you here with me!