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EP 84

Forever First

with Simidele Adeagbo




Matt Story|9/25/2022


Simidele Adeagbo has a long list of achievements and accolades that include: First Nigerian to compete in Winter Olympics, First African and Black woman to compete in the skeleton at the Winter Olympics, 4x NCAA All American, Inaugural Obama Foundation Africa leader, TedX speaker, Yale World Fellow, Author, Entrepreneur, Brand Ambassador. All of that comes together to make her a world class change-maker. In our discussion, she shares why there are times when we don't see someone that has done it so it is up to us to go out and do it for others to see what is possible. Her journey has exposed her to many different environment across multiple countries that have helped her hone her superpower of being driven to achieve success. Listen to this conversation to be inspired to make an impact in the world. 


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You will learn:

  • how exposure to different diverse environments opens your mind to diverse interests and passions.

  • that finding your why before your how allows you to see your purpose is bigger than your fears.

  • that validation leads you to inspiring others.


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