This Almost Broke Me… But It Made Me Who I Am | Bolutife Awakan | Ep 25

Share your thoughts 🖤In this second part of my conversation with Bolutife Awakan, we go deeper into her journey as a designer, exploring the early challenges she faced, the role of community and faith, and how adversity became a stepping stone into design.Bolu opens up about finding her path, the mentors who shaped her career, and the lessons she’s learned navigating both personal and professional growth. We also discuss her vision for the future, her work in tech and social enterprise, and the importance of resilience, networking, and self-reflection.This episode is a raw and inspiring reminder of how creativity, community, and courage can change the trajectory of a life.Chapters:00:00 Navigating Early Challenges03:06 The Role of Community and Faith06:00 Discovering Design Through Adversity08:59 The Journey to Higher Education12:08 Finding My Path in Design15:06 Building a Career in Design18:11 The Impact of Mentorship21:01 Lessons from Experience23:48 Current Ventures and Future Aspirations35:52 The Power of Experience39:43 Networking and Connections41:25 Curriculum Insights and Learning Modules49:05 Building a Tech Social Enterprise56:54 Personal Growth and Self-ReflectionIn case you missed Part I: https://youtu.be/-TI0ks_6mGMMore episodes to inspire youHere's how you show up - Obasola Akintola - https://youtu.be/Ts6L3OGzn0sWorking 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=56s#CreativeJourney #Resilience #DesignCareers #CommunitySupport #TheHungryCreativePodcastSupport the showYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA_DofcF9Ck&t=53s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehungrycreativepod/