From Pharmacy Student to Pencil Artist: The Side Hustle Story

What happens when a pharmacy student decides to take his art seriously? In this episode of Realities with Zino, I sit down with Samuel, a pharmacy graduate and pencil artist, for a brutally honest conversation about building a career, making money from your passion, side hustles, faith, success, comparison, and what “soft life” really means. We talk about: • Why he chose Pharmacy despite having a strong passion for art • How he turned pencil drawing from a hobby into a source of income • The reality of making money as a creative • Why young Nigerians may need more than one source of income • How he learned to budget and save • Balancing Pharmacy school with entrepreneurship • When you should reduce your side hustle and focus on school • Why artists need to learn how to sell their STORY, not just their art • How faith has influenced his career and business decisions • Why comparing yourself to people your age can be dangerous • What “soft life” actually means • Why peace can sometimes be more valuable than luxury • The one thing money cannot buy: genuine love and support • And the reality every young person needs to accept: KEEP MOVING FORWARD. This isn't a conversation about pretending to have everything figured out. It's about building a well-rounded life while you're still figuring yourself out. If you're a student, creative, entrepreneur, young professional, or simply trying to find your way in life, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Welcome to Realities with Zino — honest conversations about growth, spirituality, Christianity, money, relationships, career and the reality of being young today. #RealitiesWithZino #YoungNigerians #SideHustle #PersonalGrowth #SoftLife