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.
Basketball Career and Challenges
- 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.
Transition to Digital 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.
Success in Digital 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.
Advice and Reflections
- 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.
