“Your identity cannot be hinged on things that are able to change with the times and seasons.” – Temitope Ayanyemi
Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Temitope Ayanyemi @ayanpella as they explore the journey from hiding behind insecurities to becoming a confident leader. Discover how Temitope used research, community support, and personal development to build her self-worth and create a platform to help others do the same.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction to guest
0:23 – Guest expresses gratitude
0:46 – Guest introduces herself
1:00 – Struggled with body image
2:00 – Couldn’t step out alone
3:00 – Host acknowledges guest’s journey
4:33 – Defining “stepping out”
5:54 – Goals after stepping out
6:16 – Previously worked behind scenes
7:00 – Embarrassment is entry cost
8:00 – Taking bet on herself
9:04 – Host appreciates guest’s journey
11:41 – Identity is very important
13:00 – Beauty standards keep changing
15:00 – Core identity vs circumstance
17:00 – Dealing with imposter syndrome
19:39 – Host invites deeper reflection
21:55 – What changed personally
22:58 – Depression to hope journey
24:00 – Finding role models online
26:00 – Gradual mindset transformation
28:56 – Host summarizes key learnings
31:00 – Growth is ongoing journey
33:55 – Where to find guest
35:26 – Guest’s takeaways from interview
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