Tinuke Oyediran: Adventure Presenter, Survivor UK Star. Committed to showing diverse audiences that anyone, regardless of background, can experience life to the fullest.
- xtinecruzat
- Jun 10
- 4 min read
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
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