Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 36m
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Since Jan 2023
Latest Episode May 2025

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Welcome to Strive Chat! The podcast where successful recipients of scholarships, fellowships, and programs share the tips and insights that helped them succeed. This podcast is powered by StriveOpp where our mission is to empower, enable, and equip for your scholarship, fellowship, and university application process. Follow us on all social media platforms @striveopp.

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Strive Chat S2 - Ep 6 | Eli Agbodovie | From Laid off to Level Up

May 18, 2025 28m

What really happens after a layoff? In this episode of Strive Chat, Dolapo (aka your Strive Auntie) sits down with Eli, a former account manager who pivoted into a Business Development Manager role…

Strive Chat S2- Ep. 5 | Tife Soloye | Chevening Scholar

Mar 31, 2025 41m

Episode 5Dolapo’s chatting with the unstoppable Tife Soloye—Chevening Scholar, LSE grad, tech sales girlie, and content creator. From four rejections to a fully funded master’s at one of the top…

Strive Chat S2- Ep.4 | Tenisha Multi Scholarship Recipient

Jan 26, 2025 37m

Welcome to Season 2 of Strive Chat! We’re thrilled for today's conversation with an extraordinary guest, Tenisha Noel—an award-winning scholar, valedictorian, and future trailblazing lawyer. In this…

S2E3 Strive Chat S2-Ep. 3 | Allison Loran Scholar Recipient

Dec 09, 2024 45m

Episode Overview:Welcome to Season 2 of Strive Chat! We’re starting things off with an inspiring guest, Allison Gacad—a Loran Scholar, climate journalist, and all-around powerhouse. In this episode,…

S2E2 Strive Chat S2-Ep. 2 | Abigail McCall MacBain Scholar Recipient

Nov 23, 2024 48m

It’s Episode 2, besties! 🥳 Dolapo kicks off this season of Stripe Chat with an incredible guest—Abigail Ralph, neuroscience queen and McCall-McBain Scholar. Abigail spills the tea on her journey from…

Strive Chat S2-Ep. 1 | Manorama Schulich Leader Scholarships Recipient

Nov 07, 2024 36m

Welcome back to Season 2 of Strive Chat! In this episode, Dolapo chats with Manorama Joshi, a Schulich Leader Scholar and current mechanical engineering student at UBC. Manorama shares her inspiring…

Episode #22: Katrice's unconventional path | Balancing multiple hustles; working in Tech, content creation & running a business, helping others navigate their finances and more.

Jul 21, 2023 38m

Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Katrice and we talk about: School life during the pandemic. Tips for those who want to enter the IT space. How to manage a full-time job…

S1E21 Episode #21: Afoali's unconventional path | From translating to video production, working at one of the world's largest empowerment media companies, and more

Jul 07, 2023 42m

Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Afoali and we talk about: How she discovered her passion and started her business. Why she chose to study translation in Montreal and…

Episode #20: Reni's unconventional path | Breaking down what it means to be a professional black woman, how to stay authentic in an industry and advice for being the first in a field.

May 22, 2023 41m

Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Reni and we talk about: What inspired her to leave corporate life. Tips for people who are being forced to take on more. The importance of…

Episode #19: Tosan & Moyo's unconventional path | Moving from Nigeria to Canada as a 15-year-old, the importance of community and mentorship for international students and more.

May 12, 2023 1h

Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Tosan & Moyo (Peas In A Podcast) and we talk about: How they met and what inspired them to start the podcast. Navigating life as an…

Episode #18: Tobi's unconventional path | Sustainability, climate change and decarbonizing the economy, the importance of upskilling and being more vocal and more.

May 10, 2023 40m

Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Tobi and we talk about: His career changes and why he decided to switch to ESG. Lessons learned from playing football and applying it to…

Episode #17: Susie's unconventional path | Breaking systemic barriers when it comes to accessing venture capital for entrepreneurs, the early stage of a startup and more.

May 04, 2023 40m

Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Susie and we talk about: What it means to be an entrepreneur out of school. What it means to work in a startup or build a startup; Choosing…

Episode #16: Chidinma's unconventional path | Navigating different areas of urban planning, creating a separation between corporate persona and creative persona and more

May 02, 2023 31m

Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Chidinma and we talk about: Working in the city planning industry and tips for navigating the urban planning industry. How to find or…

Episode #15: Aditi's unconventional path | Building a program for young people to start technology companies, the importance of volunteering and extracurricular activities and more.

Apr 27, 2023 52m

Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Aditi and we talk about: Transitioning from psychology to political science to law The jump from the government agency to the tech…

S1E14 Episode #14: Archi's unconventional path | Making connections and finding opportunities as a first-generation immigrant in Canada, working in tech sales and more

Apr 25, 2023 27m

Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Archi and we talk about: Tips for applying to tech specifically tech sales Community initiatives and resources Advice from a recruiter on…

Episode #13: Coralie's unconventional path | her journey into biomedical engineering, finding happiness in what you do, being a problem solver, and more

Apr 07, 2023 33m

Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Coralie and we talk about: Being creative and having ambitions Guidelines for women in STEM Finding opportunities in community Connect…

Episode #12: Natalie's unconventional path | building your own background, creating opportunities for yourself, connecting people together and more

Apr 05, 2023 38m

Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Natalie and we talk about: Her experience as a publicist Exploring unexploited fields Building your own background Advice on entering…

Episode #11: Janae's unconventional path | creating a space where young people thrive, cultivating genuine relationships founded on shared interest and more

Mar 23, 2023 37m

Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Janae and we talk about: Activism and empowerment Unapologetically me Navigating uni and getting internship in tech Connect with Strive…

Episode #10: Kaylin's unconventional path | her experience in studying abroad and navigating wellness

Mar 21, 2023 39m

Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Kaylin and we talk about: Wellness and Community Navigating business school Studying abroad Connect with Strive…

S1E9 Episode #9: 1 month of building, lessons learnt, accelerator program, reflecting on increasing salary by 49K, and more

Mar 15, 2023 26m

Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode I talk about: Lessons from the first month of building StriveOpp full time Wins: Customers, Speaking Gigs, Programs I got accepted into - Goals for the…

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