Do you want to know how to build a mentality to overcome obstacles? Are you losing control of your life and your passion? Would you like to become the hero of your world?

In the fourth episode of season seven of this great podcast, we were joined by the founder of You Vs You, Ahmed Mohammed, to speak about his incredible journey, what he does and how he is the light to everyone’s candle.

Ahmed grew up in the North East of Nigeria, where he quickly fled his homeland due to the takeover of Boka Haram, an Islamic terrorist organisation. When escaping the country, he was taken by an unknown individual into the UK at 14, where Ahmed was left in the country with no home and no idea what to do. He became an asylum seeker and was homeless for some weeks before being taken into care. Living in care helped him massively, yet, more bumps were coming Ahmed’s way. However, through such hard work and determination, he was able to give back to the community through various initiatives and the formation of his non-profit You Vs You. Ahmed hopes his story can inspire anyone going through challenges that there is light down the tunnel and that those around you can allow you to thrive and become the best version of yourself.

In this conversation, we covered Ahmed’s arrival in the UK, becoming the hero of your world and giving back to the community.

Topics covered

How did you feel when you arrived in the UK?

Time being in care

Living as an asylum seeker in the UK

Becoming the hero of your world

Giving back to the community

Creating a mentality to overcome obstacles

What does passion mean to you

This podcast is hosted by Hamish Hallett and produced by Empart Media.