The Outliers Circle Podcast

It’s been a while, but we’ve been working on something special, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Welcome to My Journey, Your Inspiration —a heartfelt campaign by The Outliers to inspire and empower postgraduate students navigating a new chapter in life. In this episode, our founder shares the vision behind The Outliers, the impact of the community, and why we’re taking things to the next level with the launch of The Outliers App—a one-stop platform for mentorship, connection, and resources.

In this episode, Jade shares her experience and perspective on the cost of living crisis. As a professional physiotherapist, she describes the changes she has made with spending for groceries and entertainment, managing bills (including a cool tip on getting discounts ;) ) and interestingly, her perspective with saving and investing in this current times. The UK has been in a cost of living crisis for a few months now and our community has been concerned about how students, and recent graduates are faring in our community and beyond. We are sure you will learn from this episode and we hope you enjoy listening. Once you are done, kindly share with a few friends too. Do send us messages as we would really love to hear your thoughts, ideas or questions because we do this for you and want you to be a part of the creation! If you haven’t already, please sign up to join the Outliers Circle on https://ibukunogundipe.com/theoutlierscircle/ Follow us on: Instagram - @theoutlierscircle Twitter - @theoutlierscircle LinkedIn - @The Outliers Circle

In this episode, Tega 'The Gem King' Oke shares his experience and perspective on the cost of living crisis. The UK has been in a cost of living crisis for a few months now and our community has been concerned about how students and recent graduates are faring in our community and beyond. The Marketing communication strategist, Tega, uses humour, passion and practicality to share how we can all manage the current economic situation. From how he had to switch transportation modes for a more affordable one, to how he manages housing cost, bills and entertainment and what he can't give up even in the worst cost of living crisis. The point is, there's a lot to learn and apply. We hope you love this, and ask that you share with your friends too. Do send us messages as we would really love to hear your thoughts, ideas or questions because we do this for you and want you to be a part of the creation! If you haven’t already, please sign up to join the Outliers Circle on https://ibukunogundipe.com/theoutlierscircle/ Follow us on: Instagram - @theoutlierscircle Twitter - @theoutlierscircle LinkedIn - @The Outliers Circle

On this episode hosted by Tosin Adedipe, join Philemon Olusegun and Emmanuel Ezeoke who discuss different visa routes you can consider besides Post Study Work Visa after your studies.  It’s easy to have a narrow idea of options available to you so our guests shed some light on options you may not have considered.  We hope you enjoy it, send us your comments and subscribe to this podcast. If you love it even more or think someone will find it useful, please send this on to them.  If you haven’t already, and are a UK Postgraduate student, please sign up to join the Outliers Circle on https://theoutlierscircle.com  Follow us on:  Instagram - @theoutlierscircle  Twitter - @theoutlierscircle  LinkedIn - @The Outliers Circle

In this podcast, Emmanuel Okoye and Eby Akhigbe share their experiences and journey to finding internship opportunities in the UK. Emmanuel is currently a renewable energy intern and Eby, a Global Customer Success Intern; both guests highlight their mistakes with job searches, the help they sought and received, and the stories in-between it all! This episode is not only for recent graduates or entry level professionals, although they will greatly benefit from it; however, if you have had a gap year or if you are switching to a different career path, you definitely need to listen as there are tips for everyone in this episode, tips on building the right mindset to tips on ensuring an effective application. This episode is also filled with humour, lessons and success stories you will enjoy. We hope you love this, and ask that you share with your friends too. Do send us messages as we would really love to hear your thoughts, ideas or questions because we do this for you and want you to be a part of the creation! If you haven’t already, please sign up to join the Outliers Circle on https://ibukunogundipe.com/theoutlierscircle/ Follow us on: Instagram - @theoutlierscircle Twitter - @theoutlierscircle LinkedIn - @The Outliers Circle

Join Ibukun and Tosin as they share their experience, opinions and key tips regarding several aspects of travel within and outside the UK. The two travel lovers discuss planning, budgeting, solo vs group travel, accommodation, leisure activities as well as flight bookings.  We know that planning a trip can be filled with lots of expectations of fun activities and relaxation, however, one can be faced with unexpected disruptions and also stress, we believe the experience shared here will give you ideas on how to make your plans more efficient; and if you are new to travelling beyond the shores of your residence, this podcast can also serve as a starting point towards many memorable trips, we hope you enjoy listening and ask that you share with your friends too. Do send us messages as we would really love to hear your thoughts, ideas or questions because we do this for you and want you to be a part of the creation! If you haven’t already, please sign up to join the Outliers Circle on https://ibukunogundipe.com/theoutlierscircle/ Follow us on: Instagram - @theoutlierscircle Twitter - @theoutlierscircle LinkedIn - @The Outliers Circle

Anu, a global HR consultant and a career specialist in the UK shares valuable information on how you can grow in your career; she starts by giving her experience in job search, navigating careers and thriving as an immigrant.  It is interesting how her background in Nigeria and being a graduate of economics is mentioned as you might just find that there is a part of her journey that closely relates to your current situation... perhaps you are planning to move to a different country to start a new career or you want to explore a different field or maybe you relate to both cases then you will definitely find this helpful. Well, this introduction has given out a lot of information already, do sit back, listen and enjoy!  Please, share and subscribe. Send us messages as we would really love to hear your thoughts, ideas or questions because we do this for you and want you to be a part of the creation! If you haven’t already, please sign up to join the Outliers Circle on https://ibukunogundipe.com/theoutlierscircle/ Follow us on: Instagram - @theoutlierscircle Twitter - @theoutlierscircle LinkedIn - @The Outliers Circle

This episode was a reflective one, with Chidi and Soore expressing their feelings and thoughts about the year so far. A mix of being “Grateful” for the “troublesome” year.  How studying this year was different in lockdown: On the bright side, they could live wherever they wanted and save on accommodation costs, different exam schedules. How different it was meeting people virtually and not getting that cosmopolitan feel while studying in the UK. There’s no one size fits all way to manage studying and working. So our guests advise for incoming students to know what their university’s module structure is like and decide how they choose to work. Planning 👏🏽 for 👏🏽a 👏🏽vacation 👏🏽 is so important! Applying for job roles once you get started. Targeting relevant small companies, network with some of your more experienced colleagues. Please, share and subscribe. Send us messages as we would really love to hear your thoughts, ideas or questions because we do this for you and want you to be a part of the creation! If you haven’t already, please sign up to join the Outliers Circle on https://ibukunogundipe.com/theoutlierscircle/ Follow us on: Instagram - @theoutlierscircle Twitter - @theoutlierscircle LinkedIn - @The Outliers Circle

We're aware that the subject of personal finance often comes with vague/abstract concepts. In this episode, we discuss helpful and practical steps for planning & managing your finances whilst you study. Please, share and subscribe. Send us messages as we would really love to hear your thoughts, ideas or questions because we do this for you and want you to be a part of the creation! If you haven’t already, please sign up to join the Outliers Circle on https://ibukunogundipe.com/theoutlierscircle/ Follow us on: Instagram - @theoutlierscircle Twitter - @theoutlierscircle LinkedIn - @The Outliers Circle

Not all relationships are organic so we need to be more deliberate about it. Networking gives you access to people, opportunities and ideas. The confidence needed from networking can be gotten by learning more about it and doing more of it. Practice. In this episode, we discuss the advantages that networking has given us, how you can be more deliberate about it as post-graduate students (like joining professional organisations and being active), the importance of networking upwards and the benefits of giving and taking in networking relationships. Please, share and subscribe. Send us messages as we would really love to hear your thoughts, ideas or questions because we do this for you and want you to be a part of the creation! If you haven’t already, please sign up to join the Outliers Circle on https://ibukunogundipe.com/theoutlierscircle/ Follow us on: Instagram - @theoutlierscircle Twitter - @theoutlierscircle LinkedIn - @The Outliers Circle