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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 17 MIN

2 Sides of Security: From Securing Spaces to Securing IT Systems

from the Winning Across Borders pod · host Gbolahan Akinola

In this episode of the Winner Cross Borders Podcast, we sit down with Mr. Moshood to discuss his powerful journey of relocating to the UK and building a career from scratch.Like many immigrants, his journey did not start with a dream job. He worked survival jobs — waiting tables, working as a stadium steward, and doing night security — while studying for his master's degree.But through persistence, networking, and continuous learning, he transitioned into managing critical IT infrastructure for one of the top institutions in the UK and is now building a career in IT security.This episode is a real and honest conversation about what it truly takes to start over in a new country.If you are:• Planning to relocate abroad• Currently studying in the UK• Working survival jobs while chasing your career• Trying to transition into the tech industryThen this episode is for you.🎯 Key Lessons From This Episode:The reality of relocating to the UK as a studentWhy your first job abroad might not match your qualificationsThe power of consistency when facing rejectionHow networking can accelerate your careerBuilding the right community while abroadTurning survival jobs into stepping stones💡 One powerful message from this episode:"Consistency in the right direction will get you somewhere."If this story inspired you, please:👍 Like the video💬 Share your thoughts in the comments🔔 Subscribe for more immigrant success storiesWinner Cross Borders Podcast shares real stories from Africans in the diaspora who are building careers, businesses, and new lives abroad.#UKImmigrantStory #CareerPivot #TechCareer #DiasporaStories #JapaStories #AfricanDiaspora

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