Not Where You Thought You’d Be? Good. Let’s Begin.
👋 I’M DOLAPO, AGAIN
Happy new productive week! 🚀
As we wrap up the first half of the year, I’ve been taking time to reflect.
How did I really spend it?
Did I hit the milestones I set for myself?
While I’m still figuring that out, I’m proud of one recurring theme:
I stepped into uncharted waters.
One of those waters?
This very newsletter. 📨
It started as a space to share deeper thoughts with you...
A peek behind the curtain 🪟
A glimpse into the football match that sometimes plays in my head ⚽🧠
Looking back on the why, I realized this is so much more than just thoughts.
It’s stories.
It’s experiences.
It’s my life in motion—and I get to share that with you.
That’s a blessing. 🙏🏽
💫 The Next Half Will Be Even Better
But before we jump into the second half of the year…
Let me reintroduce myself.
Just in case it slipped your mind:
My name is Dolapo Oshikoya.
And I’m the Product Chef. 🍽️👨🍳
I wear a lot of hats:
🎩 Product Manager
🌍 Ambassador for Lagos State Youths in Ikorodu
🎤 Public Speaker in the tech space
But at the core of it all, my passion is simple:
To build impactful solutions, create meaningful change, and empower others to become their best selves.
🧠 Why I’m Reintroducing Myself
This reintroduction isn’t just for you—it’s for me too.
To remind myself of who I am.
To remind you to define who you are.
Because that’s the point of a personal brand:
It’s not just an online image for clout.
It’s your definition.
It’s the lens the world uses to understand and connect with you.
⏳ Still 6 Months Left
No matter how your year has gone so far
You still have 6 months to make a difference.
To hit a goal.
To start a journey.
But it starts with clarity:
Who are you?
Where are you going?
Reflection is key.
Sit with yourself.
Ask the hard questions.
Answer them truthfully.
That’s how you’ll take charge of your year.
🔥 I’m Cooking Something for You
Having trouble doing just that?
Remember what I said about the second half being better? 😏
Well, I’m still in the business of empowering people.
So I’m back in the kitchen, whipping up something that can help you make 2025 your best year yet. 👨🏽🍳💥
All you have to do:
✅ Stay connected
✅ Stay tuned
✅ Invite a friend to join us
Once again
I’m Dolapo. The Product Chef.
Let’s make this week (and the rest of the year) count.