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Today's guest is Timi Ogundipe, founder of Safe Resell and the host of Shed Some Light Podcast. Timi tells us his story about how he went from being labeled as an angry kid, to struggling with aggression, mental illness and all the obstacles he had to overcome to become the man he is today. Now Timi is passionate about spreading awareness of mental illness, social justice and creating a positive impact in people's lives. 

Let's jump right into this episode and unpack great value for people to know that it is never too late to turn your life around no matter what happened in your past.

[00:01 – 04:01] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce our guest, Timi Ogundipe
• Timi talks about his background
• • Born in Nigeria and migrated to the U.S. with his family when he was three years old

[04:02 – 17:43] Who is Timi? 

• Timi tells the story of who he is from grade school to a young adult
• • Was a troublemaker growing up and labeled an "angry kid."
  • Shares his history with depression and attempted suicides
  • Worked as a security guard at Best Buy during his sophomore year in college
  • Devised a scheme and robbed the store with his college buddies
  • Got caught and went to jail

• The pivotal moment in his life that made him realize he needed to change and be a better person

[17:44 – 28:55] The Light on My Darkest Day

• Struggled with putting his life back on track after being released from jail
• Got involved in MMA to earn money
• • Retired early due to a fight injury (lost vision on his right eye during a fight)

• Again, he faced a suicide attempt but had a moment with God that will forever change his life
• Undergone professional help for his anger management
• • Diagnosed with manic bipolar depression

• What made it turn around for you and be able to share your story?
• • Timi shares his methods of coping with his depression attacks

• Opening up and sharing what he has been through with his family and other people

[28:56 – 38:53] Closing Segment

• How did everything you've been through get you to where you are today?
• Timi reflects on his story and how it shaped him to be who he is today
• • He learned to depend on himself
  • Be resilient

• Timi gives a plug to his business, Safe Resell.
• We talk about Timi's podcast, Shed Some Light Podcast.
• Knowing what you know now, what is one piece of advice you would give yourself when you were starting?
• • "Make sure you take mental breaks. Give yourself the time to just relax."

• Connect with Timi online. See the links below.

[38:54 – 46:37] Off the Clock and Review of the Week

• Today, I want to talk about books on the topic of mental health.
• • Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary Bishop
  • Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
  • The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
  • Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty

• Quick plug to my podcast producers, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
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• Review of the Week
• • From Reca Ashaunte: "Subscribe now! If you ever felt alone following that dream while working, this is for you. The real deal. Listen now."

• Final words from me

 

Tweetable Quotes:

"No matter what anyone labels you as in life, you can do whatever it is that you want to do. You can find success. You can find the will to make some stuff happen for yourself." – C.N. Sloan

"I'm sick of hiding who I am. I'm sick of people thinking I'm just some angry ass dude. I'm sick of, tired of, faking how I'm feeling." – Timi Ogundipe

"When things go wrong, and you have to just push through them." - Timi Ogundipe

 

You can connect with Timi on LinkedIn or his website https://www.saferesell.com/. Follow Safe Resell on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Listen to his podcast, Shed Some Light Podcast, and if you have a story to share, reach out to him at [email protected].

 

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