In this episode, I open up about one of the toughest chapters of my life, from navigating the emotional ups and downs of the COVID-19 lockdown to losing my grandparents, facing rejection from all the universities I applied to, and struggling to find purpose when everything felt uncertain.
I share my story of moving from school to college, getting rejected by 11–12 universities, finally finding my way to London, and how those experiences shaped my mindset around resilience, self-discipline, and self-improvement. From getting fired from my first two jobs to eventually starting my own influencer marketing agency, this episode dives into the real-life lessons school never taught me, dealing with rejection, learning from failure, and pushing through self-doubt to create a life of meaning.
If you’re feeling stuck, rejected, or unsure about your next steps, this conversation will remind you that change is possible, even from your lowest point.
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