024 - Beyond Your Comfort Zone with Ayden Wilson

12/07/2024 31 min Temporada 1 Episodio 24

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Episode Synopsis

Ayden Wilson, 2022 Nyah Fellow and Florida Atlantic University student, sits down with Leigh-Ann to discuss how Nyah Project helped him get out of his comfort zone, systemic racism in America, and his highs and lows from Ghana. Also find out how he’s combining his passion for sports and statistics with his career pursuits, plus more!
"The biggest challenge for me right now is systemic racism in America. I feel like not enough people are doing enough, especially in our government, and I feel like they need to." - Ayden Wilson

They also chat about:

Challenges with self-perception, particularly with self-doubt and undervaluing personal achievements

Relationships and connections

His Nyah Project fellowship experience in Ghana, from late night talks to waterfalls

His Jamaican and English roots

How Access Online gave him a blueprint for the college admissions process

Nerding out on data analytics

His love for music and hip hop

Why Kendrick Lamar inspires him

The importance of creating spaces for all voices to be heard