Excellent Reflections

🎯 Not everyone has a great relationship with their parent as they get older, and I feel like, as I have gotten older, that is something I have seen how blessed and lucky I am to have that relationship with my parent - 05:18

🎯It is a privilege to have someone so close to you that you can look up to and be motivated – 06:00

🎯Life is hard, you get to learn different things, and having someone who is in your corner who will always fight for you is such an underrated privilege that you really cannot take for granted - 06:28

🎯Cleanliness is next to Godliness – 09:44

🎯Being the standard of excellence- 11:37

🎯 As I get older, I have taken that level of excellence in every area of my life, whether in business, professional, personal relationships, and my relationship with God - 11:45

🎯 We all go through the stage where we think we are adults and matured - 14:17

🎯 I thought I was disciplined and strong in a lot of different ways, but in the last three years, I felt God has tested my results to make a better version of myself so I can be a teacher and blessing to other people - 14:49

🎯God doesn’t put you in what you cannot handle-16;13

🎯Comparison is essential and great for gratitude - 16:30

🎯My relationship with God was something I struggled with when I was much younger. - 17:04

🎯The goal of life in general, in my opinion, is to live a fulfilled life that has purpose – 19:33

🎯In the simplest way, what builds that up is being aligned in your mind, body, and spirit.- 19:46

🎯 I thought I could create my happiness and my joy on my own, irrespective of my relationship with God – 21:39

🎯 There is a certain joy and peace when you are aligned with God's plans for your life. – 21:59

🎯 What I have learnt from this journey so far is that anyone can be a mentor and a guide, no matter where they are, whether they are younger or older than you, everyone has something they want to share. – 23:23

🎯 I want to be a voice to others to help guide them along on whatever journey they are and share my journey as well - 23:39

🎯 Self-Mastery is very important to me - 23:59

🎯 The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are – 24:13

🎯 Surrendering to the plan God has for you is the key to removing the stress and anxiety you put on yourself. – 31:22

Daniel Matel-Okoh is a Nigerian-born digital marketer, entrepreneur, endurance runner, and the founder of Dominion, a movement built on one unshakeable truth: the path to freedom starts within.

After years of battling burnout, losing sight of his purpose, and experiencing relentless pressure to perform, Daniel finally hit rock bottom. But instead of staying there, he built a personal operating system rooted in mind, body, and spirit that helped him reclaim his purpose, rebuild discipline, and reconnect with God.

Now, he runs 150+ miles a month, lifts 3x a week, and lives with more peace, clarity, and focus than ever before. He’s managed over $50M in ad spend as a digital marketer, but his true gift is helping others master the invisible game of realigning with their purpose, confronting their pain, and building a life that actually feels like theirs.

Daniel’s approach to life is simple but powerful: self-mastery is a sacred responsibility. Through his newsletter and coaching services, he invites high-performing, spiritually curious Millennials to reject mediocrity, rewrite their internal scripts, and become who God created them to be.

Bola Matel-Okoh, is an award-winning attorney and executive leader with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. Recognized as the “Super Achiever” Peak Performing Woman of the Year 2023, she is honored to be listed among Leading Ladies Africa’s 100 Most Inspiring Women 2024 and ABCD Africa’s 100 Most Impactful Voices 2024.

In 2015, she was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Wema Bank PLC, where she continues to exhibit skills in corporate governance, risk management, and advanced strategic planning. Her directorial role has been enriched by training from globally renowned institutions such as IMD in Switzerland, INSEAD in France, and Harvard Business School in the USA.

In 2022, she founded BMO Advisory Services, a coaching and leadership development firm with a focus on women empowerment. Her certification from the GEMSTONE Leadership Institute as an Executive Coach enables her to guide women towards personal and professional excellence. This mission is embodied in the Women’s Lifestyle Hub, a vibrant community of executive women committed to living their best lives.

Her extensive experience stems from legal research, case investigation, client adjudication, and business transactions in Nigeria and USA. Admitted to both the Nigerian Bar and the New York State Bar, she has built a formidable career in law, specializing in Admiralty Law, Immigration Law, and insurance class action litigation. She began her legal journey as a Legal Assistant at United Commercial Bank in Lagos, Nigeria, and transitioned to practicing law in both Nigeria and the USA. Her roles have been marked by a strong client focus and a dedication to achieving established objectives.
As the CEO of Havilah Ventures, she oversees ventures in real estate, corporate branding, and the health and wellness sector. Her commitment to excellence is further exemplified as the owner and Managing Director of N-Lounge and Spa, where customer service and satisfaction are paramount.

She is also the host of The Excellent Life Podcast, a platform designed to inspire, motivate, and challenge individuals to live a life of excellence.

Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, she continues to dedicate her life to empowering others, fostering leadership, and making a meaningful impact globally.

Episode 34 Accelerating Action Excellently

Oluwatoyin Bakare is a seasoned entrepreneur, A Certified Fellow Chartered Accountant, and an alumnus of several renowned business schools. She is the COO and executive director of SAS Textiles Ltd, a second-generation family business that is Nigeria's home of exquisite world-class fabrics and textiles.

As Executive Director (Finance) of SAS Textiles, she oversaw the business's growth from a one-room shop to one of Nigeria's leading textile retail store chains. As Chief Operating Officer of SAS Textiles, she oversees the day-to-day running of a successful indigenous trading concern raised on integrity and excellent customer service.

A graduate of accounting, and a Fellow of (ICAN), she is an alumnus of Fate Foundation's Emerging Entrepreneur’s Programme (EEP), where she also serves as the President of the alumni community. She was also a part of LEAP Africa's Business Leadership Program, and Lagos Business School's OMP, and also graduated from CEIBS and recently did a Business Leadership Program at Harvard.

She chairs the board of Genesis House - an arm of Freedom Foundation that shelters and rehabilitates disadvantaged women and is an associate member of the Women in Management and Business (WIMBIZ).

She is also a wife, mother, public speaker, resilience coach, and Pastor who uses her story to empower others.