Lola sits down with Remi Roy, a Nigerian author, entrepreneur, and host of The Driven Introvert podcast. Raised by a single mother after losing her father before birth, Remi shares her remarkable journey from being a painfully shy introvert to becoming a confident public speaker, published author, and founder of ShePact, a platform empowering introverts to find their voice. She opens up about unexpected childhood discoveries, fertility struggles, career pivots from microbiology to creative entrepreneurship, and how faith has anchored her intentional living approach. This conversation delivers practical strategies for overcoming shyness, building confidence in professional settings, and pursuing multiple passions with purpose. Whether you struggle with public speaking anxiety or feel directionless in your career path, Remi's authentic insights offer a roadmap for transformation.

You will learn:

• How to overcome shyness and consistently push yourself to step outside your comfort zone.
• How to find direction when feeling lost: Pick one thing that interests you, go deep into learning about it, and remain open to where it might lead you.
• How to build resilience: Acknowledge that difficult times feel chaotic while you're in them, but believe something good can emerge from your challenges.
• How to live intentionally: Regularly reflect on your actions and goals, ask yourself meaningful questions, and make concrete steps toward improvement.
• How to pursue multiple passions: Embrace being a "trier" who gives every dream a chance, and don't be afraid to pivot when something isn't working.

What We Discuss:

[00:00] - Introduction to Remi Roy and the episode overview

[01:24] - Nigerian heritage and the impact of growing up without a father

[04:22] - The pivotal moment: discovering her father's obituary as a child

[06:53] - Educational journey: from aspiring doctor to finding her creative voice

[10:54] - Becoming a "self-proclaimed trier" and embracing multiple passions

[18:19] - Finding direction: practical advice for when you feel lost

[21:02] - Writing career: how Remi published her first books

[24:42] - Creating ShePact and The Driven Introvert podcast

[27:56] - Public speaking strategies for introverts

[36:35] - Building resilience through life's difficult challenges

[39:21] - Living intentionally: practical steps for purposeful living

[43:54] - Book recommendation and overcoming creative resistance

[47:40] - Lightning round: personal philosophies and turning points

[55:43] - Reflections on destiny and pursuing purpose

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Resources Mentioned: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

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About The Podcast

The Kádàrá Woman Podcast is dedicated to amplifying the often-overlooked impact-driven stories of remarkable African women (and women of the diaspora) who pivoted into their purpose and became barrier breakers, status quo challengers and change makers around the world. This podcast spotlights the journeys of purpose-driven African women who are reshaping their lives through intentional living and powerful mindset shifts. 

While we spotlight African women's experiences, our stories resonate deeply with a global audience of ambitious, forward-thinking women seeking inspiration and practical insights.

Hosted by Lola Soyebo Harris, this inspiring series explores how impact-driven African women navigate self-doubt, embrace service, and master their purpose while making pivotal decisions in their careers and personal lives. This podcast is an essential resource for those interested in personal development, mindset transformation, African women's empowerment, and purpose-driven living. 

This podcast is a production of Kadara Media LLC. All rights reserved.