Sensei-Hood

Doing work for a sports team in either photography or social media, and eventually becoming a media manager for a team, preferably an NBA or NFL franchise.

Lots of rejection and, with that, a loss of motivation. In the first few months out of school I was working a part-time job I didn’t love and wasn’t making great money at. Putting in application after application and getting rejected and ghosted was incredibly difficult to deal with.

Applications, LinkedIn connections and alumni connections.

I got my first job in my field, at my dream corporation.

I feel stronger doing the hard but necessary things. Now I know little bumps may arise, but I have the tools to deal with them. I’ve started to notice how pivotal the little investments are for the whole outcome, and I work on the nitty gritty just as hard as the big projects.

I used to really struggle with networking, but now I’m able to reframe it so it’s less scary. I’ve had a massive mindset change in the way I view my work and my branding, paying attention to the little things, from handing out business cards to how my tone comes across online.

I’m focused on the ways I can make my work better and how I can continue to improve. There’s so much left to do, but I feel more confident in myself and my work than I did before.

Becoming a maestro and a fortitude of counsel in everything content creation and social media.

Establishing my confidence in the digital media and communications field, and landing jobs that elevate my career and match my professional aspirations.

Applications and connections.

I’ve gotten into jobs without feeling overwhelmed or out of place, knowing that I have the skills, the abilities and minerals to step up.

Kweku helped me decode the unspoken rules of professional spaces. He showed me how to navigate ambiguity, how to position myself strategically, and how to enter any opportunity with the right mindset. More than that, he understands the unique pressures and struggles that come with building a career, especially when you’re trying to break through in competitive spaces.

Confidently getting more experience, learning to negotiate better terms for the jobs I take on, and grounding myself in my skills and abilities.

Working in a specialised student support role at management level, and thriving in radio presenting and production.

It’s been incredibly hard navigating a new life in a strange land, trying to build a better life for myself while being aware of everything I need to unlearn and learn to make that happen. It’s an emotional and mental rollercoaster. The UK immigration system is also really challenging, and it’s hard to live life fully when you feel like you are on a timeline.

Holding on to faith and trusting God. Applying for jobs. Learning my current job to be excellent at it. Consistency and creativity in radio.

Holding on to faith helps me deal with the disappointment when things don’t go my way. Applying for jobs is my faith at work, because faith without works is dead. Learning my current job and being consistent in radio gives me something else to focus on and equips me for the future.

The first and only Gospel show on Switch Radio Birmingham, and significant strides at work compared to when I started.

Increased awareness of the realities of life. Moving to the UK has allowed me to face life by myself, on my terms, and make big decisions in every aspect of my life. This awareness has made me more sober-minded than I was before.

I am still learning how to carry this higher level of awareness while living a full, flourishing life rooted in growth and healing rather than pessimism.