the Winning Across Borders pod

Thinking of building a career in finance, audit, or accounting in the UK? This episode is for you. In this conversation, I sit down with Kehinde "Kenny" Ayoola , an ACCA-qualified accountant and Senior in Audits & Accounts, to discuss what it really takes to build a successful finance career abroad. Kenny shares her journey from studying Computer Science to working in Deloitte Nigeria, transit...

How do you secure a professional Public Health role in the UK before graduation? In this episode of Winning Across Borders, I sit down with Brenda, a Public Health professional who transitioned from Medical Laboratory Science into Public Health and successfully secured a role in the UK before completing her Master's degree. We discuss the realities of studying in the UK, building a career in Publi...

What makes someone leave a successful career behind and start over in a new country? In this episode of Winning Across Borders, I sit down with Annabel Okuomose, a Power Platform Technical Specialist based in the UK, to discuss her journey from studying Computer Science in Nigeria to building a successful career in tech and eventually relocating to the United Kingdom. Annabel shares how she accide...

What happens after your MPH? For many international students and public health graduates, this is one of the biggest questions they face after studying in the UK. In this episode of Winning Across Borders, I sit down with Adaeze Ogoh — an Epidemiology and Information Scientist at the UK Health Security Agency — to break down the realities of building a public health career in the UK. Adaeze shares...

What does it actually take to move from Nigeria to the UK and reach the top of the tech ladder? In this powerful episode of Winner Across Borders , we sit down with Kayode Ajayi , a Microsoft MVP and Power Platform Solution Architect, to deconstruct his journey from a computer science graduate to an AI expert based in the UK. Kayode shares the "uncensored" truth about his relocation, why he didn't...

In this episode of Winning Across Borders , we sit down with Femi, a cybersecurity engineer in the UK, who shares his journey from Nigeria to working in one of the world’s leading cybersecurity companies. We dive deep into: Breaking into cybersecurity as an immigrant The reality of relocating to the UK Why networking is more powerful than certifications The truth about the UK job market in 2026 Ho...

In this episode of Winning Across Borders, we sit down with Bolu, who shares her powerful journey from Nigeria to the UK and eventually to Canada. After working in banking back home, she moved to the UK in 2022 and had to start over — taking a job as a support worker, something she initially struggled to accept, but that decision would go on to change everything. From working in the care sector to...

In this episode of the Winner Cross Borders Podcast, we sit down with Mr. Moshood to discuss his powerful journey of relocating to the UK and building a career from scratch. Like many immigrants, his journey did not start with a dream job. He worked survival jobs — waiting tables, working as a stadium steward, and doing night security — while studying for his master's degree. But through persisten...

The World Only Rewards Boldness, Not Ideas: How I Moved From School Teacher to Hair Studio Owner in the UK | Winning Across Borders Relocating abroad often forces people to rethink everything — their career, identity, and long-term plans. For many Africans in the diaspora, the path to success is rarely straightforward. In this episode of Winning Across Borders, we sit down with a guest who made a...

I Had a PhD… But Almost Settled for Support Work in the UK Winning Across Borders: From Nigeria to UK Academia – The Journey of Dr. Olalekan Adisa Description In this episode of Winning Across Borders , we sit down with Dr. Olalekan Adisa , a Nigerian academic whose journey spans Nigeria, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. From starting out in a polytechnic in Nigeria to earning multiple master...

In this episode, Gbolahan Akinola shares his journey of relocating from Africa to the UK, discussing the challenges and opportunities faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of preparation, networking, and leveraging current skills to navigate the job market successfully. Gbolahan also highlights the significance of maintaining a positive mindset and continuously improving oneself throug...

The podcast explores the challenges of relocating and excelling in a new career, featuring real conversations and success stories from Africans who have mastered the move and excelled in their career paths. Takeaways Relocating and excelling in a new career can be challenging Real conversations and success stories are shared on the podcast Chapters 00:00 Mastering the Move and Excelling in Career...