10 Questions with Davina
10 Questions with Davina
Podcast Description
Welcome to 10 Questions With Davina, the personal development podcast with impactful discussions at its core. Hosted by Davina Elesin—a speaker, interviewer, and first-year university student—each episode dives into impactful stories and fresh perspectives on life’s challenges. From balancing work and school to overcoming anxiety, guests share their struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned. Hear relatable experiences and be inspired to tackle your own hurdles with confidence. 10 Questions With Davina, transformative stories are just 10 questions away.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on personal development and resilience, featuring episodes that explore guest experiences such as Grace Itofa-Ivarah's journey in human rights advocacy and Nadine Niba's story of overcoming cultural challenges as an immigrant, with themes including the importance of support systems, the power of mindset shifts, and balancing diverse life pursuits.
Welcome to 10 Questions With Davina, the personal development podcast with impactful discussions at its core. Hosted by Davina Elesin—a speaker, interviewer, and first-year university student—each episode dives into impactful stories and fresh perspectives on life’s challenges. From balancing work and school to overcoming anxiety, guests share their struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned. Hear relatable experiences and be inspired to tackle your own hurdles with confidence. 10 Questions With Davina, transformative stories are just 10 questions away.
In this episode of '10 Questions with Davina,' I speak with Ian McDonald, a business and innovation leader at KPMG Canada's Calgary office. We discuss various topics such as Ian's childhood dreams of going to space, navigating imposter syndrome, his interest in other cultures and the importance of community building.
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Introducing Ian McDonald
02:50 Ian's Childhood Dreams
05:01 Professional Journey
07:39 Moving to Calgary
10:48 Impact of Boarding School
14:06 Cultural Connections and Events
26:50 Networking and Relationship Building
31:30 Unforgettable Travel Stories
35:24 Proving My ”Nigerianness”
36:43 Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt
38:29 Fear and Career Decisions
41:02 Analysis Paralysis and Relationships
42:54 Support Systems and Overcoming Challenges
45:35 Social Media and Mental Health
48:49 Intrinsic Motivation and Sharing Stories
54:30 Advice to Younger Self
59:53 Reflecting on Legacy and Giving Back
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