In this episode of The World Without People, Ayomide sits down with Kemi Onabanjo Joseph for a wide-ranging conversation about life, career, faith, purpose, ambition and becoming.
From growing up in Ogba and attending Covenant University to working at Zenith Bank, Ericsson and McKinsey, Kemi shares how she navigated a career she never had completely figured out, the decisions that shaped her path, and why she has always tried to leave room for possibilities.
The conversation goes beyond career.
They talk about faith and how it shapes the way Kemi approaches work, relationships and difficult seasons, her journey to INSEAD, becoming a wife and mother, changing ideas about success and ambition, stepping away from social media, and learning to make room for rest and restoration.
It is a conversation about direction without rigidity, purpose without having everything figured out, and trusting that even the unexpected parts of the journey can have meaning.
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Timestamps
00:00 — Introduction
05:00 — Growing Up & Early Influences
15:00 — Career, Faith & Direction
25:00 — Navigating Different Career Paths
35:00 — Finding Purpose
45:00 — Faith as an Anchor
55:00 — Work, Money & Stewardship
1:05:00 — Success, Ambition & Family
1:15:00 — Womanhood & Motherhood
1:25:00 — Rest, Social Media & Being Present
1:35:00 — Making Room for Restoration
1:45:00 — Final Thoughts
About the Guest
Kemi Onabanjo Joseph is a professional with experience across technology, consulting and economic development. She has worked with organizations including Ericsson and McKinsey and now works in economic development, partnering with governments and development organizations to support manufacturing, job creation and economic growth.
