Omowunmi Akinnifesi introduces her talk “Winning Against All Odds” by challenging the common idea that success is purely about talent or luck. Instead, she emphasizes that true success comes from intentional strategy. She sets the stage to share three key pillars that empowered her to overcome challenges and become a catalyst for change, offering a reframed and practical perspective on what it means to truly win. Omowunmi Akinnifesi is an internationally recognized brand strategy consultant, renowned keynote speaker, and accomplished expert in personal branding and leadership transformation. She is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Build Valley Consulting, a management consulting and training firm specializing in corporate brand strategy, leadership development, executive presence, mentoring and personal transformation. Omowunmi brings a rich blend of academic excellence and practical expertise to the global stage. She has designed and delivered transformational programs for high-impact organizations across Africa and beyond, including Ecobank Africa, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Chivita Nigeria,Lasaco Assurance PLC, Tetracore Energy, Lagos State Government, Ondo State Government, Jordan Tourism Board, and several multinational tourism and real estate brands. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx