Uncommon Path Network

Dear Path Finder,

I pray you find your purposeful path, walk audaciously in it, and inspire others to find theirs too.

Welcome to Uncommon Path,

This newsletter is more than just a daily email to fill up your inbox, it’s a personal space where I share my experiences, reflections, and deep insights from my own journey. As someone who believes I’ve been chosen by God to walk a rather uncommon path, one that often doesn’t fit the norm—I’ve had to discover my voice, embrace my purpose, and learn who I truly am along the way.

From the lens of a Black female Chartered Accountant, a child of God, a last-born who had to grow up quickly, a young adult navigating life, friendship, contentment, and leadership, this space is where I open up. With each edition, I’ll offer you real, faith-rooted insights to help you live audaciously and for God’s glory.

My Starting Point

Growing up ezilalini (in the villages) as the last born of 6, has been one of the greatest gifts from God. Life there is unhurried, simple, and present. You truly live moments instead of just capturing them, something I’ve come to appreciate more deeply after experiencing the fast pace of city life in Johannesburg.

The Present Chapter

“Well now, you’re a qualified Chartered Accountant, Oyena.”
Yes, I am—but that title doesn’t define or add value to who I truly am. In fact, most people I meet socially don’t even know I’m a CA.

The journey has had its highs and lows, honestly, it needs coffee and tissues. Still, I would choose this path over and over again, though perhaps with more trust that “all things work together for good.”

My recent entry into the consulting world has been nothing short of divine. It feels like destiny is unfolding in real time.

Right now, I’m in a season of laying strong foundations. For the past three years, God has been showing me glimpses of where He’s taking me, but to withstand the storms ahead, I need to be deeply rooted. The fame, the bookings, the speaking engagements, the impact, the relevance, the brands, if they’re not aligned with God’s path for me, I don’t want them.

This year has been one of many “No’s.” I’ve turned down opportunities and moments of human validation, not because they weren’t flattering, but because it’s not yet my season to be deployed—it’s my season to be built. Being chosen by people doesn’t affirm the mandate God has placed on my life. So no, I’m not missing out.

The Road I’m Walking Toward

From corporate to ministry.

I’ve finally said “Yes” to partner with God in populating heaven and making Jesus Christ known and fully experienced on earth.

No, I’m not leaving corporate (yet).
But I am making space for the rise of a generation that fears God, reveres Him, and is ready to occupy spaces of kingship and influence for His glory.

Christ must be known. His power must be encountered. The world is desperate for it, and we are the carriers of that light.

So let me ask you: Who are you, and where are you going?

Shalom,
Oyena

Feel free to engage with me through responding to this letter, sharing how it made you feel or what more you would like me to unpack for you in detail.