Briefly tell us about yourself.
My name is Irene Obichukwu. A Christian writer, public speaker and young people’s coach. Married with kids, I hail from Anambra State, Nigeria.
What can you say, purpose is. And from your purpose, can you say you’re fulfilling your purpose?
To me, purpose is simply doing that one thing that one is partially created for, which brings inner satisfaction and attention, and at the same time adds value to humanity as a whole. It may not be loud but it’s usually fulfilling. Yes, I am fulfilling purpose. However, I would like to note that it’s a journey, thus my efforts everyday to make significant progress.
What’s the motivation behind all that you do?
It’s a burden. A desire to see young people who love God but who are quietly struggling come into freedom. My desire to see every young person know their Creator and ultimately find and walk into the reason they were created is what drives me most of the time.
How do you handle life’s challenges thrown at you?
Honestly, I do not always have it all figured out, but I have learnt to bring everything to the table before God. I see challenges as stones which if properly shaped and handled will become bricks to build the very platform for me to stand tall in my generation. This does not exclude the fact that I may be unsteady at first, but I quickly begin to look for purpose in them.
How can one move from shadow to spotlight?
Consistently doing what one is meant to do, adding skill and knowledge in one’s field will definitely translate one from shadow to spotlight. Also, keep your heart right with God.
What skills would you advice young people to learn?
Learn the skill of communication, I have found out over the years how this skill saves. Other skills such as video editing and fashion designing will remain ever valuable in an evolving world as ours.
Leave an advice for our readers.
Stay unique. It is you who God wanted to make and He succeeded. You can learn one or two valuable things from other, but don’t lose your voice. Focus on you and your walk with God. Life pains and regrets have a way of wanting to peg you at a spot, but learn your lessons fast and move on quickly.
