Timi has lived with sickle cell her whole life and she's not telling you the inspirational version. She's telling you the whole one.

In this debut episode of The Victors Talk Show, host Dami Precious sits down with Timi for a conversation about what it actually takes to build a life with sickle cell disease. The hospital stays. The six exams written from a hospital bed. The advocacy that started on a small WordPress blog and grew into something bigger. And the philosophy that has carried her through: strategy, not surrender.

This is the show's first conversation, and it sets the tone for everything that comes next. If you live with sickle cell, love someone who does, work in the medical community, or have never thought twice about it — this episode is for you.

00:31: Introduction to The Victor's Talk Show00:46: Meet Timi, the Journey of a Sickle Cell Warrior01:18: The beginning of Timi's sickle cell journey02:46: Discovering the reality of the condition in university03:59: Dealing with depression and isolation04:51: Finding a voice through writing and WordPress06:29: Struggling with academics and health08:08: Reflection on the hardest moments of the journey12:26: Changing mindsets and finding strength13:50: Pursuing a career as an educator despite restrictions15:40: Personal growth and becoming a multifaceted professional18:51: Advice for other warriors on a similar journey21:46: Closing remarks and call to actionFOLLOW THE VICTORS TALK SHOWInstagram: https://instagram.com/thevictorstalkshowYouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheVictorsTalkShowFOLLOW TIMIInstagram (Journey of a Sickle Cell Warrior): https://www.instagram.com/journeyofasicklecellwarrior/Partner organisation: https://instagram.com/thevictorstalkafrica

After a pause since 2023, The Victors Talk Podcast returns with a new focus and a renewed voice.

This episode marks the beginning of The Victors Talk Show; a space dedicated to honest conversations around sickle cell lived experiences, awareness, strength, and community.

We are shifting from silence to storytelling. From hidden struggles to open dialogue.

This platform exists to amplify real voices and create conversations that matter.

If you’ve been here since the beginning or you’re just discovering us now — welcome back. This is a new chapter.

Follow the journey as we begin again, stronger and more intentional.