On Starting Early, Obsession, and Advocacy with Amb. Bukola Aladesulu

About this episode

Amb. Bukola Aladesulu shares her journey of applying to 300 opportunities in a year and the mindset needed to transform one's life.

She applied to 300 opportunities in one year… and it changed her life. In this episode of Amazing Exploits , I sit down with Amb. Bukola Aladesulu — a youth leader, writer, and Global Peace Ambassador — to unpack the mindset and systems that helped her go from a young girl in Lagos to accessing life-changing opportunities across the world. From writing her first book at 17 to applying to over 300 opportunities in a single year, Bukola shares what it really takes to change your trajectory — especially if you feel underexposed or unsure where to start. This is a conversation about possibility, persistence, and doing the work even when nothing seems to be working. What we talked about: How consistent applications can open doors you never imagined The system she used to find, track, and apply for opportunities Where to find global opportunities (jobs, grants, fellowships) How to stand out without connections or privilege Why obsession might matter more than discipline How to deal with rejection and keep going Practical steps to transform your life in the next 90 days If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that more is possible. Connect with…

People in this episode

Host: Joshua

Guest: Amb Bukola Aladesulu

Topics covered

• opportunity
• mindset
• advocacy
• youth leadership
• persistence

Keywords

• global opportunities
• rejection
• obsession
• discipline
• transformation

Mentioned in this episode

Products: book

Books & works: Amazing Exploits

Places: Lagos

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