Life has thrown a few curveballs my way, and each one has shaped who I am today. I have encountered challenges that have forced me to question the status quo, to push beyond what’s comfortable or expected, and to carve out my own path. 

As a firstborn in a Ghanaian household, growing up I often felt like I didn’t fit into the boxes that society seemed to expect of me. Whether it was the pressures of traditional career paths, cultural expectations, or the internal doubts that sometimes whispered I wasn’t good enough, these challenges have been constant companions on my journey. But rather than let them define me, I chose to see them as opportunities to redefine myself and the world around me.

Going against the grain often means facing criticism, doubt, and rejection daily. There were times when I questioned if I was doing the right thing or if I was risking too much by stepping away from a more stable, predictable career path.

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