Pour réussir sa vie, il faut trouver son couloir | Karine Oulaté AKA | TEDxGrandBassam

28 Mar 2024 (8 months ago)

Karine's Educational Journey

Karine faced difficulties in education in Ivory Coast, labeled as "stupid" by teachers and peers.
Despite her struggles, she excelled in basketball and dreamed of becoming a professional player.
After failing her baccalaureate exam on the first try, she eventually passed and moved to France to study.
Surprisingly, she found success in the French education system, realizing the Ivorian pedagogy did not align with her learning style.

Karine's parents did not value basketball as a career and only saw it as a means to encourage good grades.
She faced challenges balancing school and sports, leading to a strained relationship with her parents.
After winning the French Championship in 2009 and 2010, she received an opportunity to play for a club in the United States.
During a friendly match, she suffered a severe knee injury that ended her basketball career.

After her basketball dream was shattered, Karine fell into depression and struggled to find purpose.
While battling depression, she discovered a TV program about digital careers and became intrigued by the potential of the internet and social media.
Inspired by the program, she enrolled in a Master's program in Internet and Digital Practices, discovering a new passion and finding fulfillment in the field.

Karine obtained a master's degree and began working in a specialized field related to the internet.
She expressed her belief that the internet could help develop her home country, Côte d'Ivoire.
Despite her accomplishments, she constantly doubted herself and felt like an imposter.
Upon returning to Côte d'Ivoire after 12 years abroad, she faced challenges in finding a job due to her lack of a network.
Surprisingly, she secured multiple contracts within a short period and became the director of an agency.
Observing the limited advice and potential errors shared by so-called experts in the digital field, she decided to openly share her knowledge and expertise.
Karine gained recognition as an expert in cybersecurity and social media algorithms in Côte d'Ivoire and French-speaking Africa.
Meta (Facebook) contacted her for a partnership due to their expertise, making her the first person in Côte d'Ivoire and French-speaking Africa to collaborate with Meta.

Karine emphasizes the importance of finding one's true calling and achieving goals beyond expectations.
She advises parents to support their children's unique talents and passions, even if they differ from societal norms.
Karine encourages individuals to persevere and not give up, but stresses the significance of finding the right path and aligning one's efforts with their true calling.
She concludes by emphasizing the importance of faith in God, believing that God knows the path one should take and has a purpose for each individual.