Oyindamola Shoola Founded A Nonprofit Dedicated To Empowering Writers

What inspired you to launch SpringNG?

My name Is Oyindamola Shoola and I am the co-founder and CEO of SprinNG, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering developing Nigerian writers. As a college success and career coach, I have helped students secure over a million dollars in scholarships and obtain employment opportunities. In addition, I have authored six books and chapbooks, one of which was acquired by Jeanius Publishing. I have interned at top-trade and academic book publishing companies, Elsevier, Simon and Schuster at 37Ink, and Hachette Book Group.

How do you succeed in business without really trying? Aka: What are some of your best hacks and things you automate in your business?

My advice for succeeding in business effortlessly is to plan and execute in advance; in other words, stay ahead to be ready for whatever life throws at you. At the beginning of my entrepreneurship journey, I ended each year early, between October to November, by planning and executing everything that needed to be completed in the first quarter of the following year. This helped me to get a head start in maximizing new opportunities and overcoming unforeseen challenges. I also relied on software and apps to automate processes in advance such as emails, social media management, and marketing.

How did you get your mentor? Why did you choose them to be your mentor? What are some tips for people who are looking for mentors but don’t really have them yet?

I got my first official mentor by participating in a program named America Needs You while in my second year of college. It was a co-selective process that helped determine our match, which worked perfectly. My mentor understood my goals, researched opportunities aligned with my needs, and advised me on the right academic, financial, and career path. One advice for people seeking mentorship is to find programs that offer networking opportunities in their areas of need; there are countless online resources and lists of mentorship programs out there.

If we had to burn all the books in the world but keep just 3… Which ones should we keep and why?

I would keep Jack Canfield’s The Success Principles, Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers, and Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning. To be successful, one must know their life’s purpose, define, and execute their responsibilities diligently, and learn to navigate the challenges beyond them. We all have different life journeys that work cohesively for the success of our immediate communities and the world at large.

Connect with Oyindamola on IG here @OyindamolaShoola check out the website here www.shoolaoyin.com