I have this constant urge to travel and meet foreign souls whilst doing what I do best. 

Each country that I've visited this year has been a long haul stay with family and friends and as well as exploring these beautiful places, I have been working; doing what I love and exerting more of my talent. How frickin amazing does that sound?! 

The fact that I think of ideas and bring them to life in a completely different environment with different dialects, norms, beliefs, and ways of living..

I'm not going to stop travelling. The fact that I am able to combine it with my passions is truly a blessing in itself.

New York, Ghana and Nigeria were country visits of 2014 with such awesome memories made as well as for work purposes. Who knows what 2015 will hold..perhaps a mixture of just leisurable and work related trips...time will tell!

I guess when I'm in that setting I somehow know whether it's worth documenting or not..usually I plan before going and sometimes even on the flight en route! So we shall see. 

Two gorgeous getaways booked for 2015 and plenty more to come! As well as my documentary made in Nigeria coming out in the new year! Live life! 

 

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Greatness. 

People who make you feel great. People who are great. People that make you want to be great. 

I began surrounding myself with these people probably from about the age of 18, when realising that in order to follow through with my desired career path, I'm going to connect with a lot of people along the way. 

However, the kind of people you surround yourself with has a lot to say about you. 

I can honestly say that the past three months of my life have probably been the most life-changing. I've met and connected with such aspirational, hard-working, driven individuals. Whether that be celebrities, presenters, producers, writers, or genuine good-hearted people. 

Meeting these people and connecting with them also plays as a helpful self reminder and lets me know where my life is heading if I continue to put God first, so He can bring the right people into my life. 

Don't get me wrong, you don't HAVE to be best buddies with everyone you meet, it's about the personality that you give off when you meet someone, and knowing that there shouldn't be a reason as to why they should speak hastily of you behind your back. 

Working in the public sector and meeting all sorts of personalities and characters from different ages/backgrounds/walks of life is teaching me so much; it's mind blowing!

My growth and gratefulness seeps more and more into my spirit as I always thank God for two main things:

1) Where He has (and will) put me 

2) Who is (and isn't) in my life

Honestly, surround yourself with greatness, and you shall become one! So blessed to be surrounded by good-hearted people that constantly make me want to be and do better 

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Currently in the gorgeous motherland that is Nigeria, and loving every moment! 

I'm also keeping my journo hat on and filming my next documentary wooooo 

It's so nice rekindling and reconnecting with close family and friends and experiencing life in a completely different environment with different norms and customs

I look forward to the rest of my time here and can't wait to share my further work with you all

Growth is a process x

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There is always a first time for everything. Waking up each day this week at 04:30 am for work is something that I've never done before, and something that has added to the most challenging, exciting, lively, mind-blowing month of my life. 

I exchanged words and conversations with such hard-working, successful and affluent people. Surround yourself with success and you shall become one!

I don't want to give too much away as I'll speak about it in more depth in my November VLog, but one thing I'll say is working on the Chris Evans breakfast show was such a flavoursome and uplifting experience knowing that there are people that wake up at such crazy hours in the morning but still have the most bubbly and kind spirit. 

I feel almost honoured to work at the BBC, not just for its status name; but for the fact that everyone I am surrounded by deserve to be there. 

My body was challenged this week as straight after work I required plenty of rest as I would often be in the office/studio from 5.45am to 3pm. The hours would usually fly by due to the children in need auction madness and celebrity guests flying in and out, and as soon as I would get home I had no other urges except to relax; I didn't want my body getting into overdrive!

The Chris Evans breakfast show raised over £5 million in the course of this week, and I'm so proud in saying that I was a part of that; writing cues on celebrity guests and physically bringing them into the studio from all of the paparazzi madness. Children In Need has always been a cause very close to me and it's overwhelming knowing how many people dig crazy amounts deep to help. Beautiful.

Socialising is something that must always be incorporated with a busy schedule, and winning tickets to see Kwabs live in an intimate gig was amazing!! Such a great highlight to my week. His voice is extraordinary and the experience was priceless. Honestly the best things in life are free! I've always wanted to see him in concert and this was the best experience of him that I could have ever asked for. Incredible night. 

Also, meeting the Director General of the BBC was literally the icing on the cake! I expected Tony Hall to be a lot more quiet for some reason, but he turned out to be the most bubbly, kind and conversational gentleman! Upmost respect for his constant optimism and joyous character, I guess that's the persona that will get you far, especially when you run the whole of the BBC. 

Tony Hall & Chris Evans

This week in a nutshell has been fantastic/amazing/wowowow!

My November VLog is out on the last day of this month explaining and showing this entire amazing month in detail ~ stay tuned!

#happyhappy

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Yes I do love to do a bit of everything. Yes this entails me being quite busy. Yes I always make time for things that matter and count and of course the necessities such as socialising and sleep!

But most importantly, yes; I do love what I do. 

I now co-host for BEN Television and absolutely love the diversity and comparison when looking at BEN TV and the BBC; both very dynamic and well known television channels that aid to wider audiences. 

As well as intensively learning and training about the radio industry at BBC Radio 2, I'm actively presenting at BEN TV. 

It's all about constant growth, practice, hard work, devotion, and determination. My passion is constantly being recognised and I'm humbled by that. However, there is ALWAYS room for improvement and ALWAYS room for growth. Let's get it!

#PushingHarder

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I love interviews as it's such a relaxing and enjoyable way of finding out specific information about someone. A friend is in the process of constructing a magazine and asked me to feature in it. 

I was asked questions and answered accordingly, and really enjoyed it!

Here goes it:

Magazine publication: Afrokanist magazine - https://www.facebook.com/afrokanistmagazine

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I came back from Salford training fully pumped and ready to incorporate everything I've learnt into my job role as a trainee at BBC Radio 2. 

I began working on the breakfast show. The first week consisted of mostly office duties and show plans. The first day didn't go exactly how I thought it would be, and without anything negative happening at all, I suddenly fell into a state of overthinking and being hard on myself for not taking more initiative. 

I kept reminding myself about the fact that there is a tomorrow and another chance for me to make the day better and 10 times more productive. 

Mid week I had a meeting with my mentor which left me feeling so relieved! My mentor is so sweet and honest and reminded me not to be too hard on myself and avoid overthinking (one of my biggest habits). She also told me to remind myself that I AM HUMAN. We all make mistakes and constantly want to do better. 

I became overly chuffed and happy realising that I was part of a team that appreciated my help when contributing to contents of the show. 

Whilst out with a friend I also bumped into, met and spoke to one of my favourite artists right now known as Kwabs. It was such a great conversation and also made me realise that I'm no longer an 'omg a celeb!' fan girl, my friend noticed how the chat I had with him was more of a fun and informal interview which I hardly noticed! (Then again I would love to interview well known personalities as I rally towards my career path as a journalist/presenter). Meeting and talking with Kwabs was definitely another highlight!

(Kwabs and I)

I turned every negative thought into a positive and can honestly call this one of the best weeks of my life! Bumping into the current X Factor contestants was awesome too. 

Friday then became the icing on the cake (not just because it was the beginning of the weekend may I add!)

The Chris Evans show consisted of celebrities such as Graham Norton and soulful singer Jamie Cullum. Their radiant personalities shun throughout the studio and I smiled throughout sitting in on the 3 and a half hour show. I'd been up from 5am and remained BUZZING throughout!

Jamie Cullum's amazing live set! >>> http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p028w65c

The atmosphere and feeling I had reminded me of where my life is heading, if I remain consistent and hardworking with the attitude I carried throughout this week. 

Just because you have a bad day doesn't mean that it determines the outcome of the week. This week has been such an awesome one! So thankful for every single day, even the bad ones as they later turn out to be the best!

Note to self: stop overthinking 

:)

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At first it felt as though I was en route to a business meeting or something (mostly due to how smartly I was dressed and going straight from church), I hopped on a train to a city outside of London that I've never been to before in the hopes of gaining crazy amounts of information that I would note down constantly. 

I arrived in probably the most luxuriest hotel room I've stayed in in the UK, and I immediately thought of what my mother says to me now and then; "these treats and special moments are only a fraction of the amazing things to come when you continue to work hard". I loved that. I loved the fact that it happened at a time where my attitude and drive still remained in check. 

I looked forward to meeting my professional trainers at the BBC academy and funnily enough, I didn't even think about the people that I would meet and work with in my training group!

We remained in each other's company throughout the week and I can honestly call them the most driven, passionate, good-hearted, hard working people that I've ever worked with in such a large capacity. 

(Photo by @ashfranroy)

I can't say too much in detail about my training week for obvious reasons, but I am currently in the process of making my October vlog which will show some of my time in lovely Manchester being trained by the BBC academy in Salford's Media City UK! 

Training was incredible. I've been a trainee at BBC Radio 2 for only a week and I feel like I've learnt so much more; week 2 better watch out!

#happyasalways

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