The ‘Déjà vu’ Question
The 'Deja vu' question is one that comes up almost as often as I engage people in conversations. It's a fascinating identity question that sometimes takes maturity and wisdom to answer. Other times, it's simply a question that becomes a
Different Sides Of A Coin
There are different sides to each coin and there is the round edge too. What we see, respond to and judge depends on the side we choose to see. To be fair, we must choose to look at all sides before
Dreams and Motivation
‘Dare To Dream’, ‘Dream Big’ and many more encouraging catch phrases remind us of the importance of dreaming. What we don’t always hear about or see is the ‘clear blue water’ and challenges between the dreams and seeing them come true. What
Stay Positive
Stay positive! I have heard this many times and have told others the same just as often. But what does this really mean especially on the toughest of days? For me, it's a reminder not to lose sight of the future because
One Year On
MasterChef UK 2022! "Olayemi can cook" One year later and it's time to celebrate the anniversary of a new start of my food journey. Going on to MasterChef UK 2022 was a life changing experience that handed me a lot
Three Life Rules
There are many rules of life; today I share my thoughts on four of them: 1. Go after what you want 2. Ask or the answer remains No 3. Ask for a chance to get a 'Yes' 4. Get your attitude right
Proud To Be Me
Black history month is what it says on the thing. It is an opportunity to remember our history, but why is that important? That's the question we need to ask? Why is anyone's history important and what should we do when
In Their Shoes
If we put ourselves in other people's shoes, how would that change the way we interact with them, or our demands and expectations of them? This is something we can all be better at. And all it takes is asking the
Life Goes On
Life goes on regardless of who we are or what we are going through. Life never stops for any of us so it's up to us to come to terms with the realities of life and learn to make the most
Thank You Ma’am For Your Service
This week, the United Kingdom prepares to bury the Queen. The phrase, 'thank you ma'am' will be on our minds and lips. I join them in thanking the Queen for her selfless service and unceasing dedication. There are many 'Queens' out there