Here's Why Showing Up Matters | Getting that CALL from Cowrywise | Obasola Akintola | Ep 22

Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode, we sit down with Obasola, a brand designer whose work you’ve likely seen, even if you didn’t know it was his. He makes a shocking revelation about his past life as an aspiring doctor, to eventually studying Geology, who would have thought? Obasola opens up about growing into his voice as a designer, navigating insecurity, and learning that clarity often comes after you begin and not before.If you’ve ever questioned your path, wondered if your work matters, or felt like you were building without a blueprint, this episode will feel familiar.What you’ll learn: - Why “figuring it out” is overrated- The role of culture in shaping creative confidence- Learning to trust your eye and your instinct- Designing for meaning, not just aesthetics- Creative identity and staying grounded in the processChapters00:00 Introduction15:04 The Evolution of a Designer30:09 Upskilling and Overcoming Challenges33:47 The Journey to Finding the Right Job35:00 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Illustration36:52 Aggressive Pursuit of Opportunities39:44 Unexpected Engagement and Recognition40:07 The Job Offer From Cowrywise43:32 Navigating the Interview Process48:30 Securing the Job and Initial Challenges50:02 Building Confidence Through Feedback52:52 Creative Freedom and Responsibility56:42 Recognition and Growth in the Design Field01:00:06 The Impact of Design on Financial Literacy01:01:56 Becoming a Better Version of OneselfCheck out more inspiring episodes: Working at Pentagram & Closing Dá Design - Seyi Olusanya - https://youtu.be/_FgvpPlCO0UThe Art of Collaboration - Niyi Okeowo’s Secrets to Creative Success - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu5YeaqBfiA&t=1884sFrom Physiotherapy to Design, Finding Purpose - Tunji Ogunoye - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiY0hOIy8iE&t=56sStreet Church Was A Quest To Know God | Tunde TNT - https://youtu.be/QsOVkPCi6sgSubscribe and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your podcasts.#TheHungryCreativePodcast #Obasola #DesigningWithClarity #CreativeJourney #AfricanCreatives #BrandDesign #CreativeConfidence #CreativeProcessSupport the showYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA_DofcF9Ck&t=53s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehungrycreativepod/