The pain you feel, is the pain you're called to heal.

The pain you feel, is the pain you're called to heal.

Life has a way of throwing us challenges that test our resilience, character and desire for what we say we want.


Those goals you've put down, that vision you've curated, life is going to test you to know if you really want it.


For me, growing up in Nigeria and navigating the post-university landscape felt like an uphill battle.


For someone who had always been at the top of her class, I was enthusiastic about the future and I didn't see the challenges coming.


After graduating from university, I faced a reality I bet you can relate to—feeling unprepared for the global job market.


I expected the world to open its arms wide for me. I had excelled in every way that mattered on paper—grades, accolades, and even an award that reflected my passion and expertise.


Yet, the opportunities that aligned with my potential were glaringly absent. It felt like standing at the edge of a vast ocean, equipped with a magnificent ship but no wind to propel me forward.


At first, I was overwhelmed by frustration and self-doubt. How could someone who had worked so hard, who had done “all the right things,” find themselves stuck in a limbo of untapped potential?


I realized that the world didn’t owe me anything; I had to chart my own course and the quote by Invictus, "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul" was so profound to me during that season.


It meant I had the potential to choose and create my own reality, and this revelation marked the beginning of my journey to discovering my unique voice and genius.


I started with lots of reflection, which I put into writing. I still have some of my old notebooks from that time. Sometimes, what I felt expressed itself in a poetic way, that I wrote lots of poems which were just me trying to express the frustrations I felt back then.


I realized that my true gift was not just in my academic achievements but in my ability to connect dots others couldn’t see, to blend science and storytelling in a way that affected the next human mind.


I had a scientific and analytical mind, but I loved the concept of community and the potential we had when likeminded people united.


To inspire action through ideas, bringing and uniting people to achieve our different life's purpose and goals, was my "unique knowledge set", and so within the first one year of graduation I started a co-operative organization, a network of like minded individuals that could dream together, build together and become a thriving economy together, or so I thought.


The idea was to connect young people just like me, who had dreams, aspirations and goals, to literally become to each other the Angels we felt we needed, and maybe someday grow into an Angel Network to serve other young minds as well.


Well, that was 7 years ago, and with a lot of scars and recurring heartbreaks I wasn't so successful in creating that network, I have been instrumental in building a community of people who are united in purpose, smashing their goals and becoming the best version of themselves.


My path hasn’t been straightforward, but I have picked up precious jewels on the way and transformed from being a top of the class academic, I've garnered a wealth of knowledge and experience too vast for my age.


In all the lessons I coveted, mentorship has been my lifeline and secret. The transformative lessons I learned during this process, was how I turned my wounds into wisdom and now more than ever, I'm eager to bridge the gap between the Nigerian educational system and the global job market and create that angel network of like minded people.


My experiences have ignited a deep passion for helping young professionals and graduates who may feel overwhelmed by the gap between the opportunities available to them and the practical knowledge they currently have.


I see so much untapped talent in individuals with the skills and ambition to change the world but lacking the guidance or strategies to channel their brilliance, and my pursuit to creating this network starts here.


This is why I’m hosting a webinar and launching a coaching program specifically for those who aspire to become global top talents.


I want to share the tools, insights, and mentorship that helped me carve my own path so others can accelerate their journeys.


Through my webinar and Global Top Talent Bootcamp, you will gain practical skills that complement your academic knowledge while enhancing employability in global markets.

  • Build a strong personal brand and professional network to support career growth.
  • Develop adaptability and resilience to thrive in diverse, international work environments.
  • Receive personalized guidance to create and execute a career development plan and so much more.


To those navigating their own journeys, remember: your limitations don’t define you, but how you transform them into wisdom does.


Oprah once said, “Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.”


Let 2025 be the year you embrace your story, uncover your genius, and take bold steps toward your dreams.


So, I ask you—what wisdom will you take from your wounds? How will you let your challenges shape your greatness?


I'll love to hear from you.


#KingWithEden #TurningWoundsIntoWisdom #ZoneOfGenius #Resilience #GrowthJourney #OprahWisdom #MyJournalToBecoming #TheExecutorsPlaybook

Owaibuekpo Gideon

Creative Director at Edenisconsulting.

1 个月

Thank you ma for this

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Crown Gloria Amirize

Admin VA | Visual Designer | Writer | Voiceover artist | Project Manager | Video Editor

2 个月

You're an inspiration Ma'am, thank you

Ogheneovie Iyaga

Chief Advocate for Developers Ready to Power Up Their Tech Game | Solidity Developer | Smart Contract Editor | Helping You Build, Innovate, and Succeed in Web3

2 个月

Thank you so much Ma

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Ogheneovie Iyaga

Chief Advocate for Developers Ready to Power Up Their Tech Game | Solidity Developer | Smart Contract Editor | Helping You Build, Innovate, and Succeed in Web3

2 个月

I can't wait for the webinar Ma

Ogheneovie Iyaga

Chief Advocate for Developers Ready to Power Up Their Tech Game | Solidity Developer | Smart Contract Editor | Helping You Build, Innovate, and Succeed in Web3

2 个月

I am going to use my scars of not having the right people to teach me and I am going to become the best version of myself so I can teach others when necessary. Thank you for sharing Ma

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