This episode is for the ambitious woman who knows she’s meant for more; the one ready to turn passion into purpose, and purpose into real-world impact 🌍
In today’s episode, we’re joined by the phenomenal Dr. Khadija Owusu - award-winning medical doctor, global health advocate, international speaker, and founder of the AKAYA Foundation.
Her journey has taken her from local community projects here in the UK to TEDx stages, the White House, and even the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, all while creating spaces where girls and women can lead and flourish.
Together, we’re unpacking what it means to build ambition that’s bigger than you, one that uplifts others, breaks barriers, and creates lasting change.
✨ How to turn passion projects into global movements
✨ Why your ambition should serve more than just success
✨ The power of saying “yes” before you feel ready
✨ Using identity as your greatest strength
✨ Staying grounded when your impact grows
If you’ve ever wondered how to take your dreams from local to global, this one’s for you. Because real ambition isn’t just about making it, it’s about making a difference 💫
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Childhood Ambition
05:35 - Ambition with Purpose
10:27 - From Local to Global
17:19 - Identity, Representation & Legacy
25:40 - Purposeful Ambition
34:05 - Three Pivotal Experiences
37:35 - Dear Ambitious Girlies
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This episode is for the ambitious woman learning to evolve, pivot, and stay true to herself even when the world is watching 💭
In today’s episode, we’re joined by the incredible Dr. Faye Bate - medical doctor, digital creator with over 800K followers and millions of views, and founder of HERd, a community transforming conversations around women’s health and authenticity.
Together, we’re diving deep into what it really means to redefine success, follow your intuition, and let go of external validation to create a life that actually feels like you.
✨ What it looks like to evolve your ambitions and change direction without guilt
✨ How to know when a path no longer aligns and find the strength to pivot
✨ The truth about authenticity in the digital age (and why it’s harder than it looks)
✨ Letting go of external validation and rewriting what “success” means to you
✨ How peace and ambition can coexist when you’re living in alignment
If you’ve ever felt torn between who you were and who you’re becoming, this one’s for you. Because growth isn’t about giving up, it’s about letting go of what no longer fits. 🌱
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - Early Definitions of Success
10:33 - Shifting Ambitions & Redefining Success
29:19 - Letting Go of External Validation
33:41 - The Aftermath
40:35 - Dear Ambitious Girlies
Connect with Faye:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfayebateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drfayebateHERd: https://www.instagram.com/herdiscussionspod
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