The Quirk Mini-series is a new program where we highlight the unusual abilities we possess. These unusual abilities might stem from a unique physical or mental situation that we live through. We believe that these conditions privy us to some experiences, perspectives, and opportunities that others do not have access to. We want to put these out there. Through 'The Quirk', we are reimagining conditions that are out of our control.

In this first episode, we speak with three scholars, James Osita, Joel Aboderin, and Jessica Alliagbor, and we talk about the virtue of Self-leadership and Grit. As usual, this episode also includes a 10-second 'behind-the-scenes' at the end.

*Writer's note: This episode is about 10 minutes longer than usual, cos everyone was excited, we'll try to rein in the excitement better next time. Thank you

Host

Ayobami Bamigboye

Ayobami is a Cloud Engineer and Concept Designer. At least, when his alter-ego is in check, he is all concerned about finding ways to solve problems using Technology and Entrepreneurship. He is interested in Space Exploration and Education. At NSP he is Darkenstein. (Writer: 'boring')

Guests

Jessica Alliagbor

Rasheedat is a project officer for community-based projects and the founder of Flawless-Signature, a beauty business launched while she was at university and for which she received the Entrepreneur of the Year award. She is an educator who is passionate about developing technology-enabled financial and business literacy programs for children. She enjoys singing, dancing, teaching, and networking

Joel Aboderin

Joel is a graduate of  Mechanical Engineering and the best graduating student in his class. He is passionate about improving the energy sector and hopes to provide rural electrification in Nigeria by eɱploring wind energy. He enjoys cycling and reading African novels.

Osita James

Osita is the CEO of Flourish Consult, a renowned writing advisory connecting young people to opportunities leveraging its three service areas; Writing, Editing, and Branding. He is an avid writer and has been published on both national and international platforms including; Kalahari Review, Commercially Aware, Y Naija, Pulse.ng, African Freelancers, African Writers, Mu-Afrika, and Scriggler. He is a lawyer by training.

Let's do this again! New episode out in one week.