What separates those who excel from those who influence?

In this powerful second half of my conversation with Pelumi Olatinpo, we go beyond talent — into trust, storytelling, and leadership that lasts.

If Part 1 — Carried — was about being lifted by resilience and integrity,

then Part 2 — More Than Skill — is about learning to lead through presence, persuasion, and humanity.

Pelumi shares how he:

• Turned isolation into mentorship by learning from voices he’d never met.
• Built a “relationship radar” to spot teachability over credentials.
• Learned to lead people, not just manage performance.
• Uses storytelling to inspire conviction — even in technical fields like cybersecurity.
• Finds grace and wisdom in rooms where he stands alone.

Whether you’re climbing your career, leading a team, or learning to articulate your value — this episode will remind you: success takes more than skill. It takes connection, story, and presence.

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What does it mean to be carried — by people, by resilience, and by integrity?

In this deeply human episode, Pelumi Olatinpo shares his journey from arriving in the U.S. undocumented and dependent on strangers for survival, to becoming a respected professional known for his integrity and empathy. Along the way, he was carried — first by pastors and friends who gave him shelter, then by a colleague who quietly took on his workload and mentored him without recognition.

But when the tables turned and Pelumi had the chance to save himself by exposing someone else’s mistake, he chose compassion over self-preservation. That choice became his turning point — and the foundation of lasting trust and leadership.

Hosted by Toye Oremosu, Live Undeniably explores the real connections that fuel our careers, our communities, and our growth.

In this episode:

• How people and relationships carry us through transition
• The unseen acts of mentorship that shape careers
• Why resilience is the quiet force that keeps us rising
• How integrity transforms influence and reputation

If this conversation resonates with you, explore these same principles in Toye’s book, Become Undeniable: From Overlooked to Unforgettable, available at becometheundeniable.one

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