If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why?

If I Could Be Someone Else for a Day

When I first read this prompt — “If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why?” — I paused. It’s not an easy question.

Over the years, I’ve asked myself who was out there doing what I felt called to do. Thirteen years ago, I was asked to research three people who inspired me in my journey. I chose Russell Simmons and read his book Do You, and I explored the life of Daymond John. While interesting, neither truly reflected the path I envisioned for myself.

On an indie artist level, Fiona Bloom of The Bloom Effect felt closer. She worked with artists I had played on my radio shows, interviewed, and supported. I admired her behind-the-scenes influence, but despite my attempts to connect through social media and email, our paths never crossed.

So when I returned to this question, I asked again: who embodies the spirit, the vision, and the drive that I resonate with most?

That’s when I discovered Bozoma Saint John.

The first time I saw her was in an interview with Lewis Howes, which led me down a path of listening to her conversations on Pastor Stephanie Ike’s platform, Sway’s Universe, and Women of Impact. I was immediately drawn to her public presence — her confidence, her storytelling, and her respectful rawness.

I ordered her book, The Urgent Life, which is still waiting for me on my shelf, but even without having read it yet, her interviews revealed her essence:

She exudes intelligence, vision, and unshakable strength. She speaks her truth boldly, with passion and fire. She is a devoted single mother, deeply committed to her daughter’s growth and becoming. She embraces her African heritage while blending it seamlessly with her global presence. She continues to believe in love, even after the loss of her husband.

I don’t honestly think I would want to be Bozoma for a day. Instead, I would love to be a fly on the wall — watching her routine, observing how she balances her professional brilliance with personal devotion, and learning firsthand what fuels her resilience.

To me, Bozoma Saint John represents what it means to live boldly and unapologetically. And if I could step outside myself for a day, it would be enough simply to witness her in motion.