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Strive Chat
Welcome to Strive Chat! The podcast where successful recipients of scholarships, fellowships, and programs share the tips and insights that helped them succeed. This podcast is powered by StriveOpp where our mission is to empower, enable, and equip for your scholarship, fellowship, and university application process. Follow us on all social media platforms @striveopp.
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Strive Chat S2 - Ep 6 | Eli Agbodovie | From Laid off to Level Up 18.05.2025 28:25
What really happens after a layoff? In this episode of Strive Chat , Dolapo (aka your Strive Auntie) sits down with Eli, a former account manager who pivoted into a Business Development Manager role in tech sale, after facing unexpected career setbacks and rejections. Eli shares his honest and powerful story: How getting laid off pushed him to rethink his job search approach Why applying randomly...
Strive Chat S2- Ep. 5 | Tife Soloye | Chevening Scholar 31.03.2025 41:41
Episode 5 Dolapo’s chatting with the unstoppable Tife Soloye —Chevening Scholar, LSE grad, tech sales girlie, and content creator. From four rejections to a fully funded master’s at one of the top schools in the world, Tife drops wisdom on resilience, purpose, and applying with strategy . 💫 Do It Again: Rejected four times? Tife still made it. 📝 Application Glow-Up: Use numbers, STAR method, and...
Strive Chat S2- Ep.4 | Tenisha Multi Scholarship Recipient 26.01.2025 37:18
Welcome to Season 2 of Strive Chat! We’re thrilled for today's conversation with an extraordinary guest, Tenisha Noel—an award-winning scholar, valedictorian, and future trailblazing lawyer. In this episode, Tenisha takes us through her inspiring journey from an average high school student to securing multiple scholarships and pursuing a master’s degree at Osgood Hall Law School. She shares ho...
Strive Chat S2-Ep. 3 | Allison Loran Scholar Recipient 09.12.2024 45:39
Episode Overview: Welcome to Season 2 of Strive Chat ! We’re starting things off with an inspiring guest, Allison Gacad—a Loran Scholar, climate journalist, and all-around powerhouse. In this episode, Allison gets real about her journey from a high school student in Toronto to receiving one of Canada’s most prestigious scholarships. She spills all the details about what it takes to stand out in th...
Strive Chat S2-Ep. 2 | Abigail McCall MacBain Scholar Recipient 23.11.2024 48:08
It’s Episode 2, besties! 🥳 Dolapo kicks off this season of Stripe Chat with an incredible guest—Abigail Ralph, neuroscience queen and McCall-McBain Scholar. Abigail spills the tea on her journey from being doubted by guidance counselors to leading groundbreaking research and creating opportunities for others in STEM. You’ll leave this episode inspired, motivated, and probably adding “apply for sc...
Strive Chat S2-Ep. 1 | Manorama Schulich Leader Scholarships Recipient 07.11.2024 36:45
Welcome back to Season 2 of Strive Chat ! In this episode, Dolapo chats with Manorama Joshi, a Schulich Leader Scholar and current mechanical engineering student at UBC. Manorama shares her inspiring journey from Fort McMurray to becoming one of Canada’s top STEM scholarship recipients, receiving the Schulich Leader Scholarship, which awards $100,000 to exceptional students pursuing Science, Techn...
Episode #22: Katrice's unconventional path | Balancing multiple hustles; working in Tech, content creation & running a business, helping others navigate their finances and more. 21.07.2023 38:32
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Katrice and we talk about: School life during the pandemic. Tips for those who want to enter the IT space. How to manage a full-time job and a side hustle. --- Programs for Business owners The Changemaker Hub The Black Advisory Hub --- Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www...
Episode #21: Afoali's unconventional path | From translating to video production, working at one of the world's largest empowerment media companies, and more 07.07.2023 42:31
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Afoali and we talk about: How she discovered her passion and started her business. Why she chose to study translation in Montreal and Concordia as an international student. Growing up in seven different African countries. --- Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.co...
Episode #20: Reni's unconventional path | Breaking down what it means to be a professional black woman, how to stay authentic in an industry and advice for being the first in a field. 22.05.2023 41:53
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Reni and we talk about: What inspired her to leave corporate life. Tips for people who are being forced to take on more. The importance of saying no to things. --- Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp* Website: striveopp.com Email: c...
Episode #19: Tosan & Moyo's unconventional path | Moving from Nigeria to Canada as a 15-year-old, the importance of community and mentorship for international students and more. 12.05.2023 1:00:11
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Tosan & Moyo (Peas In A Podcast) and we talk about: How they met and what inspired them to start the podcast. Navigating life as an international student. Advice for international students considering a move to Canada. --- Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.c...
Episode #18: Tobi's unconventional path | Sustainability, climate change and decarbonizing the economy, the importance of upskilling and being more vocal and more. 10.05.2023 40:00
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Tobi and we talk about: His career changes and why he decided to switch to ESG. Lessons learned from playing football and applying it to professional life. Advice for young athletes and parents; Understanding where the parents are coming from. --- Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: ...
Episode #17: Susie's unconventional path | Breaking systemic barriers when it comes to accessing venture capital for entrepreneurs, the early stage of a startup and more. 04.05.2023 40:25
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Susie and we talk about: What it means to be an entrepreneur out of school. What it means to work in a startup or build a startup; Choosing a co-founder and working with friends. Advice for those who are considering a career change and advice to women in tech. --- Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/...
Episode #16: Chidinma's unconventional path | Navigating different areas of urban planning, creating a separation between corporate persona and creative persona and more 02.05.2023 31:12
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Chidinma and we talk about: Working in the city planning industry and tips for navigating the urban planning industry. How to find or navigate LinkedIn for a new job while already in an existing role. What inspired her to start the ''But What Do I Know™️Podcast''. --- Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.inst...
Episode #15: Aditi's unconventional path | Building a program for young people to start technology companies, the importance of volunteering and extracurricular activities and more. 27.04.2023 52:03
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Aditi and we talk about: Transitioning from psychology to political science to law The jump from the government agency to the tech ecosystem Working in tech as a first-generation immigrant --- Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp* Website: st...
Episode #14: Archi's unconventional path | Making connections and finding opportunities as a first-generation immigrant in Canada, working in tech sales and more 25.04.2023 27:15
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Archi and we talk about: Tips for applying to tech specifically tech sales Community initiatives and resources Advice from a recruiter on building a resume Advice to first-generation immigrants in the tech industry --- Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@striveo...
Episode #13: Coralie's unconventional path | her journey into biomedical engineering, finding happiness in what you do, being a problem solver, and more 07.04.2023 33:21
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Coralie and we talk about: Being creative and having ambitions Guidelines for women in STEM Finding opportunities in community Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp* Website: striveopp.com Email: ceo@striveopp.com --- Connect with Coralie...
Episode #12: Natalie's unconventional path | building your own background, creating opportunities for yourself, connecting people together and more 05.04.2023 38:41
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Natalie and we talk about: Her experience as a publicist Exploring unexploited fields Building your own background Advice on entering college or university and choosing a career Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp* Website: striveopp.com Email: c...
Episode #11: Janae's unconventional path | creating a space where young people thrive, cultivating genuine relationships founded on shared interest and more 23.03.2023 37:33
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Janae and we talk about: Activism and empowerment Unapologetically me Navigating uni and getting internship in tech Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp* Website: striveopp.com Email: ceo@striveopp.com --- Connect with Janae https://www.instagra...
Episode #10: Kaylin's unconventional path | her experience in studying abroad and navigating wellness 21.03.2023 39:28
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Kaylin and we talk about: Wellness and Community Navigating business school Studying abroad Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp* Website: striveopp.com Email: ceo@striveopp.com --- Connect with Kaylin https://www.instagram.com/kaylind_/ https://www.instag...
Episode #9: 1 month of building, lessons learnt, accelerator program, reflecting on increasing salary by 49K, and more 15.03.2023 26:29
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode I talk about: Lessons from the first month of building StriveOpp full time Wins: Customers, Speaking Gigs, Programs I got accepted into - Goals for the next month The power of reflecting; realizing I increased my income by 49k in one year Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stri...
Episode #8: Flo's Unconventional career | Navigating different career paths, switching from engineering to economics to Tech and more 10.03.2023 41:27
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Flo and we talk about: His unconventional career path Falling into a career rather than choosing one Advice on navigating different career paths Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp* Website: striveopp.com Email: ceo@striveopp.com --- Connect with Folarin https...
Episode #7: Lola’s path | How she increased her salary by 22K, raised 500K+ for a non profit, working in Fintech, and more 03.03.2023 43:13
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I was joined by Lola and we talked about: The importance of transferrable skills Advocating for yourself and those around you Creating your opportunities Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp* Website: striveopp.com Email: ceo@striveopp.com --- Connect...
Episode #6: Special Guest Shay Myers | She went from having $200 to her name to building multiple 5-figure funds in under 2 years 24.02.2023 38:24
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, Shay Myers joins me and we talk about: Making the most out of your university experience Her unconventional career path Putting yourself out there and creating opportunities for you Redefining job security Advice to parents Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@s...
Episode #5: Handling rejection, changes and the power of vulnerability | The Arena of the Unknown 20.02.2023 22:39
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode I talk about: Pacing myself in the midst of changes Handling rejection and the power of vulnerability The arena of the unknown Sneak peek of next episode Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp* Website: striveopp.com About Antler's EIR Program: https://www.antler.co/
Episode 4: Nine Years in the Making 16.02.2023 17:24
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this second episode, I talk about: My 9 years journey as an Entrepreneur Updates on Strive Tribe Upcoming Special Guests Connect with Strive Auntie *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/* *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp* Website: striveopp.com Email: ceo@striveopp.com
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