This week on Campus Hustlers, we’re featuring Mayowa Oyedele, a recent Nursing graduate of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, and the creative mind behind Aradel Crochet.Mayowa’s journey didn’t begin with a big investment or perfect conditions. It started in 100 level — selling eggs to her classmates. From there, she launched Aradel Chin Chin with just ₦1,500. Through consistency and smart reinvestment, she grew it to ₦14,000 — money she used to purchase yarn and crochet tools that eventually birthed her crochet brand.But her love for creativity started even earlier. Growing up around her mother, a knitter, Mayowa learned multiple skills — from baking to wig-making. Yet knitting was the one that truly resonated with her. That passion later evolved into crocheting, where she now transforms yarn into wearable fashion, accessories, and art.Today, Aradel Crochet has trained over 15 students, empowered young creatives, and grown into a brand built on creativity, sustainability, and youth empowerment. What began as small campus hustles has become a vision bigger than profit.In this episode, we discussed a powerful topic: How young people can overcome the “I don’t have enough” mindset. Mayowa’s story is proof that you don’t need to have everything figured out to start — you just need to start.Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one.Campus Hustlers: Real stories, real inspiration!Don’t forget to follow our WhatsApp Channel so you’re always the first to know when a new episode drops👇https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6pfC09sBIHdoEloq0j🔔 Subscribe on YouTube👇https://youtube.com/@fatima_zakariyya?si=8XFJMT2yLUwtR416Campus Hustlers: Real stories, real inspiration!

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Rodiyah Badmus is a 4th-year Nursing student at LAUTECH whose journey into personal development and storytelling is as inspiring as it is authentic. Passionate about self-growth, she constantly immerses herself in courses and writing contests—an unexpected path for someone who once believed she would remain in her shell forever.

Her turning point came when she began reading both fiction and nonfiction, sparking a bold question: *“What if I rewrite this story?”* From there, she started crafting her own narratives. Back in secondary school, Rodiyah wrote a college-themed story on societal class and status, sharing each chapter with a friend who eagerly awaited the next part. That early encouragement fueled her love for writing articles, debates, and diverse topics.

Despite being naturally shy—Rodiyah’s talent refused to stay hidden. She eventually represented her school in debates and public-speaking programs, experiences that helped her confront her fear of crowds and embrace her voice.

Today, she explores storytelling as a mode of self-expression, finding joy in narrating her life through stories. She’s also developing a budding passion for voiceovers and is determined to grow in that field, bi’idhnillah.

Beyond writing, Rodiyah is a committed volunteer. She may not call herself a global volunteer yet, but she’s steadily building toward it—participating in medical outreaches, delivering health talks, and currently serving as the liaison officer of her faculty for a mental health foundation.

Rodiyah is also learning baking and pastry skills—a decision she wrestled with before finally taking the bold step. Now, every holiday becomes a chance to learn more. Though she hasn't fully launched her baking business yet, she’s actively practicing and building her craft. And yes, that *does* count as entrepreneurship.

Rodiyah’s story is one of courage, growth, and stepping into purpose—one skill, one story, and one opportunity at a time.

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This week on Campus Hustlers, we’re spotlighting Humusalam Ojo, a 500-level Nursing student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) whose journey beautifully blends service, purpose, and growth.Humusalam’s story goes beyond the classroom. From her third year, she intentionally stepped into volunteering—contributing to health outreaches, gender-based programs, and social impact initiatives. Through these experiences, she has built practical leadership skills, embraced community service, and learned how to turn passion into purpose.Beyond volunteering, she is also active in the Web3 space as a content writer, where she helps simplify complex concepts and drive meaningful conversations around decentralized technologies. And when she’s not studying or writing, she expresses her creativity through crocheting—a skill she picked up before university that now serves as both a creative outlet and a source of income.In this episode, we had an insightful conversation on how students and young people can identify volunteering opportunities that truly align with their values and long-term career goals—not just volunteering for the sake of it, but with intention and impact.If you’re a student, a young person, or someone trying to find purpose while building your future, this is an episode you absolutely shouldn’t miss.Connect with my guest on:X: @humusalamah IG: @_ola.tomiwaDon’t forget to follow our WhatsApp Channel so you’re always the first to know when a new episode drops👇https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6pfC09sBIHdoEloq0j🔔 Subscribe on YouTube👇https://youtube.com/@fatima_zakariyya?si=8XFJMT2yLUwtR416🎧 Follow Campus Hustlers on Spotify👇https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fatima-zakariyya5Campus Hustlers: Real stories, real inspiration!

Campus Hustlers: Meet This Week’s Featured Hustler

This week on Campus Hustlers, we’re taking you to the University of Ibadan to meet Toluwase Mercy Abiodun — a final-year Political Science student and the creative force behind Ercy Cakes.

What started as a simple love for baking before university turned into a thriving campus business. Mercy is a self-taught baker, who learned through videos, practice, asking questions, and volunteering — proving that passion plus persistence can build real skill.

She began baking as a business to support herself through school, driven by one powerful mindset: never be a liability, always be a solution provider. Her journey has been filled with sweet wins, tough challenges, and lessons that shaped both her brand and her character.

In this episode, we also discussed how to turn a self-taught skill into a sustainable business— practical lessons every student and young creative can learn from.

Mercy’s story is a true definition of resilience, creativity, and taking initiative — a real Campus Hustler 💪🏽

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This week on Campus Hustlers, we’re featuring Jemimah Emmanuel, the CEO and founder of Chéri Yummy Yums — a fast-growing pastry brand known for its unique recipes, premium ingredients, and customer-first approach.

Jemimah is a 200-level Pharmacy student at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, who turned a simple hobby into a campus-famous brand recognized for consistency, quality, and unforgettable flavors.

Her journey wasn’t easy. She started with little to no capital, limited equipment, and voices telling her to choose school over business. But Jemimah refused to quit. Through resilience, creativity, and discipline, she built Chéri Yummy Yums into a standout brand in a highly competitive market.

In this episode, she shares her journey, lessons from building a business with little resources, and how she balances academics with entrepreneurship.

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This week on Campus Hustlers, we’re spotlighting a student who truly understands the art of making every season count..

Meet Madaki Damaris Gimbiya, a passionate 400-level student of Ahmadu Bello University and a versatile studentpreneur whose journey proves that opportunity is everywhere—if you’re bold enough to spot it. Best known for her thriving perfume business, Damaris doesn’t stop there. From selling power banks and mini fans to renting cultural attires during school cultural days, she has become that go-to student with something valuable to offer.

Her love for business began in 2023, and despite the challenges of juggling academics with entrepreneurship, she has stayed consistent, grateful, and determined. In this episode, we had an honest and eye-opening conversation about turning seasonal opportunities into cash—the wins, the lessons, and the mindset every student entrepreneur needs.

If you’re a student, a hustler, or someone trying to make sense of opportunities around you, this one is for you.

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Campus Hustlers: Meet This Week’s Featured Hust

This week on Campus Hustlers, we’re spotlighting Hassana Hassan — a 300-level Agricultural Science student of Ahmadu Bello University and a driven entrepreneur in the footwear business.

What started as a simple desire to survive as a student without depending heavily on home quickly turned into a solution-driven business. Hassana noticed a common struggle on campus: students either overpaid for shoes or bought ones that barely lasted a session. Instead of complaining, she stepped in with innovation, resilience, and consistency — and built a hustle that meets real needs.

In this powerful 15-minute episode (that honestly deserves a part 2 😌), we talk about:

✅How she kept going even when giving up felt easier

✅The wins and the losses behind the scenes

✅And how young entrepreneurs can handle failures and setbacks without losing themselves

Her story is a reminder that you don’t need plenty to start — just purpose, consistency, and a little courage.

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This week on Campus Hustlers Podcast, we’re spotlighting Francis Ayomide Afolabi—a 400 level Building student at the University of Lagos who turned a simple campus hobby into a growing photography brand.

This week on Campus Hustlers Podcast, we’re spotlighting Francis Ayomide Afolabi—a 400 level Building student at the University of Lagos who turned a simple campus hobby into a growing photography brand.

From shooting friends on campus to working with students, professionals, fashion and skincare brands, and Lagos-based businesses, Francis’s journey is a powerful example of consistency, growth, and intentional connection. Alongside his creative work, he balances leadership roles, campus involvement, service, and personal wellness—proving that building a brand as a student goes beyond talent alone.

In this episode, we dive into an important conversation:

How young creatives can leverage meaningful connections to grow their brands—what really works, what doesn’t, and the mindset shifts that make the difference.

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