At 25, I find myself reflecting on purpose, ambition, faith, love, and the lessons that shape who I’m becoming.
In this first part of my annual birthday ritual, three of my amazing friends, Muhammad, Naomi, and Nawal, turn the tables and interview me.
We talk about:
Defining purpose and what it means to truly become yourself fully
How I’ve handled leadership, pressure, and people looking up to me
Books, mentors, and philosophies that keep me grounded
My candid thoughts on love, relationships, and finding “the one”
The journey from student life to what comes next
It’s honest, fun, a little chaotic 😅, but deeply real.
🎬 Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping within the week!
It dives deeper into reinvention, identity, balance, and vision for the next chapter; you won’t want to miss it.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00:00 - Welcome & The 25th Birthday Ritual
00:00:46 - Introducing the Interviewers
00:01:04 - How Muhammad Met Akachukwu (The YouTube Encounter)
00:02:30 - How Naomi Met Akachukwu (The Virtual Introduction)
0D:03:32 - How Nawal Met Akachukwu (The Airport Warning)
00:05:07 - My 3 Goals Coming to AUN (Including Finding a Wife)
00:06:00 - Muhammad's Question: How Do You Define Your Purpose at 25?
00:06:45 - My Purpose: Becoming Myself & Building Wealth for Impact
00:08:11 - Advice for Finding Your "Why": Life is an Experiment
00:09:44 - The Quote I Live By (Viktor Frankl)
00:11:11 - Naomi's Point: The Balance Between Experimenting and Learning from Others
00:11:55 - How Books & Philosophy Ground Me (Passive vs. Active Knowledge)
00:14:20 - What Pushes Me to Show Up? (Leadership & Responsibility)
00:16:15 - Do I Have Any Regrets?
00:16:50 - My "Regret": The Failed Mission to Find a Wife at AUN
00:19:28 - Why I'm Attracted to My Opposite
00:21:55 - Nawal's Question: Transitioning from Student to Graduate (My Business Plans)
00:23:22 - The Future of the Podcast & My Media "Digital Resume"
00:25:24 - My Intentions: Using ChatGPT to Create a "Whole Life Plan"
00:28:46 - Planning, Manifestation, and Being Open to Life
00:29:43 - The Key Isn't Just Planning; It's Bouncing Back Fast
00:30:35 - What Grounds Me: Family Legacy & A Good Reputation
00:32:14 - How My Friends Have Shaped Me (Naomi is Feisty)
00:33:45 - Relationship Talk: Compromise and the "Bum Shorts" Debate
00:35:30 - How Have I Changed Since My Last Birthday?
00:37:05 - My Friends Answer: How I've Changed (Leadership & Personal Space)
00:38:25 - What Type of Friend Am I?
00:38:50 - The "Personal Space" Origin Story & Understanding Cultural Dimensions
00:40:17 - Reading Body Language, Adapting, and Acculturation
00:42:33 - The Shift: From Chasing to Becoming a "Hot Cake" (Social Proof)
00:43:34 - My Aggressive Ambition (I Applied for SGA President in My First Semester)
00:44:46 - The Turning Point: Shifting from "Me" to Mentorship
00:47:03 - Reinventing Myself Through Strategic Positioning
00:48:33 - The Final Question: Balancing Ambition and Complacency (…Part 1 ends here — stay tuned for Pt. 2!)
