Meet Temitope Okeseeyin

We were lucky to catch up with Temitope Okeseeyin recently and have shared our conversation below.

Temitope, looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?

I trace my work ethic to two major sources: the environment I grew up in and the weight of the assignments I carry today.

I was raised by my mother and later my brother. Watching them shaped me deeply. My mom embodied quiet strength and consistency. She never needed a spotlight to prove she was working; she simply showed up, handled responsibilities with grace, and kept moving forward. My brother mirrored that spirit in his own way, disciplined, focused, and determined to build something meaningful. Being in that atmosphere made hard work feel natural, not forced.

As I grew, my work ethic matured beyond circumstance and became tied to purpose. I operate with a deep awareness that my gifts and opportunities are not accidental. When you recognize that your work is connected to impact, not just achievement, it changes your posture. You stop chasing results and start honoring your assignment. You embrace consistency, stewardship, and excellence even when no one is applauding.

I don’t believe in shortcuts. I believe in showing up, growing capacity, staying curious, and serving through work. My work ethic is a blend of the example I witnessed and the responsibility I now carry.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I am a Human Capital Strategist, HR-Tech Specialist, and AI Consultant focused on the future of work, talent acceleration, and AI-powered productivity. My work sits at the intersection of HR, technology, and capacity building. I help individuals and organizations leverage artificial intelligence, digital systems, and modern workforce practices to work smarter, scale faster, and unlock global opportunities.

I lead several initiatives aligned with this mission:

• Outnovately AI, where we build intelligent HR and career tools that simplify hiring, talent development, and productivity for individuals and companies.

• University of Freelancing, an empowerment and learning ecosystem designed to help people build global careers, thrive in the freelance economy, and leverage technology for income mobility.

A key part of University of Freelancing is our 30-Day Schools model, a learning experience designed to empower people to go from zero to confident execution in 30 days.

Instead of overwhelming people with information, we focus on clarity, practical skills, and real-world outcomes. We run 30-Day AI School, 30-Day HR-Tech School, 30-Day Virtual Assistant School, and more, helping participants master high-demand skills quickly, gain confidence, and begin applying what they learn immediately.

The vision is simple: education that is accessible, practical, and transformational, especially for individuals who want to build global careers and income streams in today’s digital economy.

I also run industry-focused AI and Future-of-Work programs for professionals, youth, and organizations, focused on no-code AI, automation, personal branding, and talent readiness.

What excites me most is democratizing access: to tools, knowledge, and opportunity. I believe talent exists everywhere, but access does not, and my work bridges that gap by equipping people to become globally competitive regardless of background or location.

Right now, I am expanding my suite of AI career and HR tools, preparing new 30-Day School cohorts, and launching youth-focused AI programs to help the next generation become creators, builders, and innovators.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Looking back, three qualities have shaped my journey significantly: curiosity, resilience, and intentional capacity-building.

1. Curiosity
Curiosity has been one of my greatest advantages. I never assumed that things had to remain the way they are. That curiosity opened me up to technology early, helped me see the future of work before it became mainstream, and gave me the confidence to build and experiment even without permission or perfect conditions.

Advice:
Stay curious enough to explore beyond your current skill set or environment. Curiosity is how you discover opportunities others overlook. Ask questions. Learn widely. Try things before you feel ready.

2. Resilience
My journey has included seasons of uncertainty and transition, geographically, professionally, financially, and personally. Resilience kept me grounded. It reminded me that growth is sometimes quiet, and momentum can be invisible before it becomes undeniable.

Advice:
Be patient with your process. You don’t need validation to keep showing up. Progress compounds. Stay committed even when results are slow, consistency always pays dividends.

3. Capacity-building
I have always seen skill as a form of empowerment. From HR to technology to AI, I learned early that your capacity determines your confidence and your opportunities. I constantly invest in learning, experimenting, and stretching beyond my comfort zone. That discipline created the foundation for my work today.

Advice:
Build capacity relentlessly. Choose learning over performing. Develop depth before you seek visibility. In this new world of work, those who can build, think, and adapt will lead.

Ultimately, my journey has been shaped not just by talent, but by preparation, perspective, and persistence. Excellence is not spontaneous. You grow into it.

If you knew you only had a decade of life left, how would you spend that decade?

If I knew I only had a decade left, I would live with even more intentionality, depth, and obedience to purpose.

I would spend my time doing three things: building what matters, loving deeply, and passing on everything I know.

I would pour into my family first, my children, my husband, and the people God has assigned to my life. I would slow down enough to be fully present for the everyday moments, not just the milestones. Joy in the ordinary would be a priority.

I would also commit this decade to multiplying impact. I would accelerate my work in education, technology, and talent empowerment, because I believe knowledge transferred is legacy extended. I would build systems, schools, and tools that outlive me and democratize opportunity for anyone who desires growth, regardless of geography or background.

I would invest in raising a generation of builders, young people who are not limited by environment or imagination. If I only had ten years, I would make sure more people could see what’s possible and know how to build toward it.

Finally, I would give myself permission to live boldly. No overthinking. No shrinking. No delaying ideas. I would choose alignment over approval, purpose over pressure, and meaning over noise.

If life were guaranteed for only a decade, I would live like legacy mattered more than time, because it does.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://temitopeokeseeyin.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/temiokeseeyin/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/temiokeseeyin/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gigeconomist