Baye [or Baay]

Oumar Dieng came to Minnesota after living in a Red Cross refugee camp; a deadly mob attacked his home and caused him to be separated from my family.  Once he was able to flee to another country he was reunited with his family and all moved to the U.S. Once settled here, he began the tasks of re-establishing himself in what he knew best – corporate settings in both the public and private sectors. When he reflects upon overcoming life’s changing hardships and losses, he realizes how he has learned to harness resilience and positive thinking gained through the heartbreak and suffering he experienced. By remembering the many lessons of adaptability, toughness and how to “bounce back,” he found that life could truly fulfilling.

Knowing this – and to help others who struggle – Oumar began speaking and coaching to guide those who are facing struggles and need “just a little guidance or motivation” to push forward. To that end in 2015, he launched The Motovational Podcast to share his message of motivation and positivity. He has spoken on many public and private stages including the prestigious TEDx.

He has found living in Minnesota with his wife and three kids that he has gotten used to the cold weather and welcomes the warm summers like so many … and especially loves the 10,000+ lakes!