This week, The Prosperity Ark's Correspondent, Oluwagbemisola was at Akungba, Akoko in Ondo state, Nigeria where Miss Josephine, a writer, poet and care caller gave us an insight on her life and path of success.
GWC: Can we meet you?
JOSSY: My name is Josephine Biodun Adetula and I was born on the 22nd of December.
I love God and I enjoy working hard and earning money just to be independent and also help others around me.
I am currently a student of mass communication, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Not only am I a writer with the pen name "Jossywrites" but I am also a renowned entrepreneur even with my small age.
GWC: Wow, that's so cool… I mean, diversifying and spreading your tentacles out of mass communication! You really motivate me! (winks)
Next, I'd like to ask what your motivation to write has been all about because I read your book - Life's panadol and I could say it speaks a whole volume of what people go through.
JOSSY: My pain was my motivation, when I fell into depression and couldn't do the things I used to do before, it was terrible but God and my friend came through for me.
The title of my book, "Life's Panadol" explains the fact that God is the only one that could actually cure a man from anything, it also connects to other aspects of life.
In less than 5 days since its launch, there have been 15 orders placed already and other requests still in my DM.
I trust that there is so much more that the world has to read about me, so I'm standing strong because I know that writers are righters, and one of the ways I am fighting the wrongs of our society is by tackling depression, most importantly with my personal experiences.
GWC: Do you mind telling us what your dreams and aspirations are?
JOSSY: I have so much, but then the number one is that I never stop dreaming.
Yes, I believe that what success needs first and foremost is the ability for one to think like a child, because only then would you be able to see the wildest things and do the greatest things.
I want to also serve God in all ways I can, through my writings and other businesses I find myself doing.
GWC: Beautiful! You never stop dreaming! And so, regarding this, do you normally feel fear at any point in time? How do you tackle those fears?
JOSSY: I guess my greatest fear is the fear most humans have when they are about to delve into something that would take them out of their comfort zone and would even help them become better persons - the fear of what people would say, if what I do would be accepted or not and what if it doesn't work?
But I have decided to go with the right "What ifs", What if it does work out?
GWC: " What if it works out?" I guess most people never think the way you do (lol)
What do you do aside from being a student and writer? I know you mentioned being an entrepreneur earlier but you didn't expatiate. Do you mind introducing us to your business?
JOSSY: I am an advocate for purpose discovery and fulfilment, I help people not only discover their purpose but learn how to make money from their passion.
As an entrepreneur, I sell data, resell kuli kuli(a local delicacy) in my school hostel.
Also, I am a fashion designer, a very good one at that. I do so many other things like singing, acting, teaching and I enjoy doing them all.
In short, my family would jokingly say "What Jossy cannot do, doesn't exist" (lol)
GWC: Indeed, you're multipurpose😂.What have been your inspiration to do all of these because as far as I know it isn't something easy to have your feet dipped in many waters.
JOSSY: God, most importantly, then I am also my biggest inspiration. I love to look at myself and then hype myself up and then tell myself beautiful things. I use words on "Josephine" very well and encourage myself to keep moving on.
The word of God cannot be left out of the equation because it actually is the equation. It brings peace and rest to me with enough strength to move on because the journey is still very far.
GWC: What would you love to say to encourage other youths who are interested in stepping out of their comfort zones?
JOSSY: Dear youth and young adults, Let me give you two quotes I love to say so much, one is actually a verse in the Bible.
"You don't have tomorrow, you only have today to do all you have to do, so, do it NOW."
"Wisdom is Profitable to direct you."
Note that it is very wonderful to be comfortable, but it doesn't always have solid endings, get ready to move out and fail if you must. You'll be fine, just be ready not to give up.
GWC: Thank you Jossy! I believe you're someone who puts humanity to heart and so, what do you think about the Nigerian writing sector generally? Can the state of the nation affect you as a writer? What things do you hope to see improvements on?
JOSSY: I believe that Nigeria cannot affect me as a writer, instead, it would make me a stronger individual.
I hope I get to see meaningful books published by individuals in their large quantities as soon as possible.
GWC: To this end, I'll say thank you, Josephine, for having me. To our audiences, thank you for staying through. You could reach out to our guest by following her on Twitter.
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