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도전과 성장|The One with Sola Adewumi - On Thriving with Retinitis Pigmentosa: A Journey of Resilience & Breaking Generational Patterns: Episode 23 (2024)

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 도전과 성장|The One with Sola Adewumi - On Thriving with Retinitis Pigmentosa: A Journey of Resilience & Breaking Generational Patterns: Episode 23 (2024)

Resilience is spelled, Sola Adewumi, AKA my cousin, with whom I am well-pleased!

Now a third-year nursing student in Canada, Sola returns to the podcast to share her incredible journey. Despite living with Retinitis Pigmentosa—a genetic disorder that causes gradual retinal degeneration, leading to progressive vision loss and, eventually, blindness—and having a career in digital marketing, Sola felt a calling toward nursing and boldly pursued it. Now thriving in her studies, she reflects on her resilience, faith, and the immense growth she has experienced along the way. Her determination and strength have not only shaped her life but also profoundly impacted her family and inspired everyone around her.

In this heartfelt episode, Sola opens up about the highs and lows of navigating a demanding academic environment with a rare eye condition. From the support she’s received in school to the mental and emotional shifts that have empowered her, Sola’s story emphasizes the power of resilience and faith. We also explore the importance of breaking generational patterns, facing emotional challenges, and cultivating a positive vision for the future. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration to overcome life’s obstacles and discover joy and determination amid adversity.

Tune in and be inspired by Sola’s journey to keep moving forward, no matter what.

불확실성의 목적| The One With Robert Kabera - On Finding Purpose In Uncertainty: Episode 22 (2021)

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불확실성의 목적| The One With Robert Kabera - On Finding Purpose In Uncertainty: Episode 22 (2021)

Life sometimes plunges us into difficult situations; we decide if we are crushed in the process or if, through them, we build resilience. Today’s guest chose the latter.

Robert Kabera is a native of Rwanda, where he and his family lived through the 1994 Rwandan genocide. He founded an alternative credit rating agency Credimarks in Ghana, to help extend credit into traditionally underserved markets. Robert also served as the Chief Consultant for the United States Africa Development Foundation (USADF) energy investment portfolio under the Obama Administration’s Power Africa Program. In 2018, he was added to the Global US Forbes 30 Under 30 List in the Energy Sector for his industry work and research.

In this episode, Robert recounted surviving in the cold Rwandan genocide, shared the profound significance of the experience and its influence on his career ventures. He also talked about his entrepreneurial pursuits, the peculiarities of doing business in Africa, and the immense impact of his initiatives in achieving poverty alleviation among farmers.

Find out how Robert settled the age-old dispute over jollof rice between Nigerians and Ghanaians; you’ll be amazed! Learn more about Credimarks here: https://credimarks.com/