Local Stages to White House & Forbes 30U30: Turning Ambition Into Global Impact ft Dr Khadija Owusu

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

Connect with Khadija:
🌐 ⁠AKAYA Foundation⁠ - https://www.akayafoundation.com
📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ -   / khadijaowusu  
💻 ⁠LinkedIn⁠ -   / khadijaowusu  

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