E10: Bolaji Oyejide on settling into the United States of America as a teenager

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Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Bolaji Oyejide, a griot, author, podcaster, and an all-around amazing human.

After moving from Nigeria to America, attending a historically black college as an immigrant challenged preconceived notions about African-Americans, exposing Bolaji to brilliant scholars from diverse backgrounds. We talk about systemic racism, studying in America, and how his immigrant experience inspired him to write 50 superhero storybooks.

In this conversation, Bolaji and I also chat about:

* Losing cool points on his first night in college

* Finding his confidence through dancing

* The advantages of going to a historically Black college

* Being the “other” as an immigrant

* And seeing your dual identity as a strength.

Official Links

✅ Connect with Bolaji on LinkedIn

✅ Listen to Bolaji’s Discover Your Talent podcast

✅ Watch Bolaji on YouTube

✅ Buy Bolaji’s books on Amazon

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