In this episode, we sit down with Tinuke Oyediran, an extraordinary adventure presenter and thrill-seeking daredevil who’s breaking barriers in the world of extreme adventure. You may recognise Tinuke from her recent stint on Survivor UK on BBC1, but her journey goes far beyond reality TV. Tinuke is on a mission to show that anyone, regardless of background, can embrace life’s greatest adventures and that the most rewarding experiences often come from stepping out of your comfort zone.
From sleeping on the side of a mountain and walking the wing of an aeroplane to climbing glaciers, surviving alone in the wilderness, and achieving three Guinness World Records as a professional roller skater, Tinuke's fearlessness knows no bounds. She’s dedicated to representing diverse audiences in extreme adventure TV, proving that anyone can push boundaries and live life to its fullest.
In this inspiring conversation, Tinuke shares her journey, her passion for adventure, and her dedication to showing the world that exploration is for everyone. Tune in to hear how she’s challenging perceptions and proving that adventure truly has no limits.
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Show notes
- Who is Tinuke
- Professional Adventurer
- Being based in London, but spending time trying to get away from London
- Born and bread London Girl
- No 1 daredevil
- Lover of outdoor sports
- Adrenaline junkie by nature
- Getting out of her comfort zone is her favourite place to be
- Her early years growing up
- Being encouraged to spend time outdoors
- Remembering a trip she did with her mum when she was 8 years old
- Being an adventure presenter and filming adventure vlogs
- Working as a professional roller skater
- Getting a couple of Guinness world records
- Dealing with a lot of personal tragedy
- Going into a dark hole for a couple of years
- Starting adventuring and getting outdoors
- Adventure healing
- Getting through trauma
- Applying for Survivor (TV show UK 2023)
- What Survivor was like and why it was one of the most brutal things she’s done
- Training for Survivor?
- The 6 month audition process
- Psychological training - reading books on body language, interrogation techniques
- Competitive?!
- Loving healthy competition
- Being a very adaptable person
- Coming out a tougher person
- Why the show is the show
- Planning and preparing for the future
- Manifesting
- Having clear goals of what she wants to achieve in a short space of time
- Working on short term goals, so they happen within 6 months
- Having tunnel vision focus
- Taking time out to vision board and really focus on what the next 6 months will look like
- Needing reward
- Why short term goals work for her
- Wanting to climb Kilimanjaro
- Working with Intrepid Travel
- Spending time in Belize
- Working with the Noma Collective
- Writing a series of children’s adventure books
- The Grand Canyon
- Dealing with the cold - mind over matter
- Iceland Adventure in 2025
- The Golden Circle in Iceland
- Advice for people to step outside their comfort zone
- Why the comfort zone is not your friend
- Why you do just need to start
- You have to do it!
- Dealing with failure and setbacks
- Not allowing herself to dwell to wallow
- Being inspired by Ness Knight
- DM Tinuke Adventure!
- How to connect with Tinuke
- The meaning behind her name
- Spending time in Nigeria
- Words of advice
- Start small
- Life is too short not to take the scenic route.
- Life is for living
- The only thing you are going to regret is not giving things ago
Social Media
Instagram @tinuke_oyediran