Who I Became

In this inspiring episode of the Who I Became podcast, Simon Osamoh speaks with Clarissa Burt, an entrepreneur, author, and advocate for self-confidence and personal empowerment. Known for her vibrant career in entertainment, Clarissa shares her journey from international modeling to becoming a fierce advocate for self-worth and success. Through her stories and insights, listeners will discover th...

In this enlightening episode of the Who I Became podcast, Simon Osamoh sits down with Sylvie Aoust, a passionate advocate for purposeful living and self-discovery. Sylvie shares her journey of personal growth and offers valuable insights on living a balanced and fulfilling life. Through her stories and reflections, listeners will learn how to find meaning in everyday experiences and stay true to t...

In this episode of the Who I Became podcast, Simon Osamoh welcomes Adam Smith, a dynamic leader and innovator, to discuss his remarkable journey through challenges and success. Adam shares insights from his career, highlighting the resilience and adaptability that fueled his growth. Through his candid reflections, listeners will gain a unique perspective on the power of perseverance, strategic thi...

In this episode of the Who I Became podcast, Simon Osamoh sits down with Nana Marfo, a powerful voice for resilience and change. Nana shares his remarkable journey of facing adversity, breaking through barriers, and advocating for those whose voices are often overlooked. Through his story, Nana encourages listeners to view challenges as opportunities for growth and to become champions for positive...

In this episode of the Who I Became podcast, Simon Osamoh speaks with Sarah Jansel, a successful entrepreneur and innovator who shares her journey from idea to thriving business. Sarah opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the strategies she used to overcome obstacles, and the mindset required to turn a vision into reality. Her story is a masterclass in resilience, creativity, and the...

In this compelling episode of the Who I Became podcast, Simon Osamoh speaks with James Dunn, a person whose journey through life’s challenges has shaped him into a beacon of resilience and hope. James opens up about the obstacles he’s faced, the lessons he’s learned, and how he’s found purpose and meaning through his experiences. His story is one of perseverance, growth, and the relentless pursuit...

In this episode of the Who I Became podcast, Simon Osamoh interviews Annette Libeskind Berkovits, a writer and storyteller known for her work on memory, legacy, and the creative process. Annette shares her unique journey of capturing family stories, preserving heritage, and how art plays a central role in her life. Listeners will gain insight into how she approaches storytelling, the importance of...

In this episode of the Who I Became podcast, Simon sits down with Brian McDermott, former Reading Football Club manager, to discuss his remarkable journey through the highs and lows of football management. From leading Reading to the Premier League to confronting personal and professional challenges, Brian shares candid insights on leadership, resilience, and staying grounded through adversity. Ke...

Welcome to today's episode of the Who I became podcast where we are asking the questions. Where all the LGBQT+ leaders in history? How are people discriminated against because of their sexuality and the upcoming King coronation! I’m joined by Mok O'Keefe, a passionate historian and LGBQT+ activist. Mok has dedicated himself to uncovering and sharing the untold stories of LGBTQ+ individuals in hist...

Proactive Leadership: What It Means To Overcome Challenges And Struggle with Sheema Babbs La’Sheema “Sheema B” Babbs has served in the US Navy for over 18 years and is Founder of the Proactive Leader Academy, a company that drives focus, foresight and resilience. And the author of the upcoming book Leading without Followers. She joins us today to talk about leadership and what it means to overcome...

Aaron Golub is the first legally blind football athlete to play a Division 1 game. He shares his inspirational story on how he refused to let his lack of vision prevent him from achieving his dream to play D1 football. He talks about how he conditioned his mind to persevere showing others that you can achieve your life goals even with a disability. IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:  • How to not...

Corey Harrington was an inspiring Professional Baseball player until he got injured young. When prescribed medication for his pain he became addicted and developed a dependency on drugs. In today's episode he opens up on his 10 year battle with addiction, and how he managed to hide it from everyone close to him, including his wife. And the hardest challenge in overcoming his addiction was admittin...

Joe Foster, the founder of a family-owned shoe making business, Reebok, joins us to share how he grew from a small factory in the UK to one of the largest sports brands in the world by conquering America. He opens up how he and his wife slept on the factory floor in his early days just to make ends meet. Joe shares how being optimistic helps him take on new challenges and brought the company to it...

Life is a journey of ups and downs. We can enjoy the thrill and excitement of life when we’re at our “ups,” but simple “lows” can put our positive feelings to a sudden halt. The negativity brings an unending monologue into our heads, forcing us to fall into a pit of despair. By shifting our mindset to positivity and lightness, we can embody our happier and healthier selves. It all begins from with...

Food is so much more than just sustenance. The act of preparing food and eating together is a vehicle that strengthens connections with your family. At the same time, cooking with the family instills a sense of comfort and vulnerability, allowing trust and security to take place in the relationship. In this episode, Chef Kibby joins us to share a self-discovery about transforming his relationships...

The popular Netflix hit show "Tiger King" made Carole Baskin an overnight celebrity. Unfortunately, attached to popularity are overwhelming hate and accusations from the public. Despite the backlash, Carole learned to disregard the negativity and focus on her life mission: to protect and preserve the lives of wild cats.  In this episode, Carole joins us to talk about how she became the younge...

Adversity is something we all experience, no matter our status and privilege in life. But sometimes, it can come to a point when these adversities stack on top of each other like endless stumbling blocks. It puts you into a box of self-doubt and a victim mentality. You start questioning why it happens to you out of all people. But while it's not easy, it's possible to rise above a hard-hitting lif...

Making a couple of bad decisions as we traverse through life is normal. However, some decisions can be too heavy to the point of finding ourselves at rock bottom. You might even feel hopeless and just choose to run away. Being held accountable for the consequences of your bad decision may be terrifying. But if we look at it as an opportunity, it may be the stepping stone you need to set yourself u...

Growing up without a father figure can have a significant impact on a child's development. Missing that father figure causes children pain, which affects their mindset and behavior in the future. This starts a downward spiral of unresolved and repressed emotions. Intentional fatherhood will help men make amends with their pain, providing a safe space to raise their children.  In this episode,...

Education has been said to be the most powerful weapon in the world. From spending over a decade of our lives studying, it seeks to prepare us for the “real world.” Truthfully, not everyone has the privilege to pursue higher education or the career they want. But with the right influence, support, and mindset—anything is possible. As long as you keep moving forward, you can continue to spark inspi...

What do you do when you wake up one day and find out that you’re stripped of the career you’ve always wanted? No one is ever prepared for a tragedy of this scale. However, a major fallback can set you up for even greater things if you let hope trickle in. It may feel like the end of the world at first. But there is always light at the end of the tunnel. In this episode, Jesse Bradley tells us how...

Life will not always be smooth sailing. We must accept that that failure is a part of it, and we must know how to handle it when the time comes. But one mistake does not define us. Let those lapses instead be lessons to make other opportunities work. In this episode, David Haze shares how he became a four-time world record holder in paddleboarding. He then discusses what happened during his times...

Having dreams is something innate within us. But often, they end before we even get to start working towards them. It begins with a tiny bit of self-doubt that turns into constant negative chatter. Ultimately, it makes us put off our dreams in life as we deem them unattainable. Later on, we wonder why we don't feel fulfillment in our lives. Remember: Only once you've activated your dreams in life...

Chances are, many of us won't become exactly the person we envisioned when we were younger. If your reality doesn't match your vision, you might feel like you've been cast adrift, unmoored from anything solid. But it doesn't have to be that way: you can shift and pivot toward new possibilities. That's what our guest today did: from a college football star, Karlton Dennis became a top tax strategis...

Life is a long and tedious journey. As we tread our paths, it’s easy to get caught up in things that don’t matter and lose sight of our end goal. Keeping our purpose in mind and showing up for the important aspects of our lives can be a challenge, especially for mompreneurs. So, how can we shift our mindset to nurture the life we truly want? In today’s episode, Jamie Kullman, one of the top mompre...