The Prayer & Plans Woman: Featuring Kamsi Asuzu-Obumselu

There is so much more to a woman than the things she does or the titles she carries. For Kamsi, life is about discovering who God created her to be, paying attention to the lessons each season brings, and trusting that there is purpose in the process.

Meet Kamsi Asuzu-Obumselu, a Strategic Builder, Storyteller, and Speaker. She’s a believer and a lifelong learner. Through her podcast, To Be Seen, Kamsi creates space for honest conversations about the things we learn and carry, and how sharing them can become a gift to others. Her faith shapes how she approaches her work, her relationships, and her understanding of herself, while reminding her that she doesn’t have to have every part of her life figured out.

We sat down with Kamsi to talk about the inspiration behind To Be Seen, the role of faith in her everyday life, finding rest in different seasons, navigating questions of purpose, and learning to trust God’s plans even when the next steps aren’t entirely clear.

What inspired you to start the To Be Seen podcast?

“I believe that our lessons and gifts aren't for us alone. I think there are so many things we have deposited in us that are meant to be blessings to someone else. To Be Seen is a space where I hope to bring those lessons together, and share them from a place of truth, and invite others to do the same.

Putting myself out there and being vulnerable isn't something that comes naturally to me, but I felt called to do this for a long time. Eventually, I realised I had to stop ignoring the call and simply answer it.  It's the way an artist is called to create; I felt called to use my voice to nurture conversations that are illuminating. 

A lot of the things shared on the podcast are things I've once needed to hear and even things I need to hear now. So, I hope that for anyone listening, they're able to see themselves a bit more clearly and recognise the light that they carry too.”

What does rest look like for you, and what helps you feel most like yourself after a long day?

“I’m not even going to lie. I’m a sleeper! I don’t play about my sleep. Sometimes, rest really is just getting into bed after a long day and allowing myself to completely switch off. 

I’ve also learned that rest isn’t always about physical tiredness. Different seasons and different kinds of depletion require different kinds of rest. Some days I need to pour into myself through journaling, music, worship, prayer, or spending time with God. Other times, rest looks like connection — spending time with my husband, family, or friends, or simply doing something fun and different.

I think of rest as fuel, and the kind of fuel I need depends on what feels depleted. Rest is really about paying attention to what needs tending and giving myself permission to tend to it.”

Faith is central to how you move through life. How does it shape the way you show up in your everyday life?

“Faith doesn't show up in my life as one part of who I am; it is my centre. Everything else flows from it. It shapes the way I work and makes me want to show up with excellence and integrity. It shapes how I relate to people and reminds me to lead with respect, grace, and love. It also shapes how I see myself. My identity is anchored in how God sees me, and knowing that allows me to extend that same love and grace to myself.

Faith is also the lens through which I see the world. I consider myself an optimistic person, but my optimism isn’t rooted in simply believing that everything will work out. It comes from genuinely believing that God is good and that all things work together for my good. When I trust in His goodness, I’m able to see even the uncertain or difficult parts of life through the lens of His goodness, mercy, and grace.”

What advice would you give to other women who are finding their purpose and navigating life?

“I don’t think we ever arrive at a point where we’re completely done navigating life. Every season brings new questions, new assignments, and new things to discover about ourselves. So I would encourage women to see purpose not as something they have to find or arrive at, but as something they were created for.

If you’re trying to understand purpose or navigate what comes next, go back to the One who created you and ask Him what He is writing with your life. When you’re unsure of the next step, go back to the One who is your compass. You may not always have all the answers, and you may not always be able to see the full picture, but you can trust that God is ordering your steps.

And give yourself permission to rest. Rest is an act of faith. There is a place for discipline, responsibility, and doing your part, but there is also a place for surrender, to trust that God’s plans for you are better than anything you could create for yourself. As hard as it can be, sometimes navigating life means letting go of your own plans and making room for His.”

What are your prayers and plans for this season of your life?

“My prayer for this season is really to trust God’s unfolding of my life — to trust what He has promised, what He has placed in my hands, and what He is doing even when I can’t fully understand it. I’m learning to trust God, but also to trust who I am in Him: to believe that the dreams, ambitions, and hopes I carry are not accidental, and that He has imbued me with everything I need.

More than anything, I don’t want to create my life entirely on my own terms. I want to nurture and live the life God has designed for me. I’ve seen the difference that alignment can make - in career, relationships, marriage, and life generally. I’ve seen how much better God’s design can be than anything I could create with my own limited understanding.

So in this season, I’m praying for the grace to trust Him beyond my own logic, reasoning, emotions, and feelings, and to truly rest in His goodness as I continue to walk the journey He has set before me.”

Kamsi’s story is the one of many in the Prayers & Plans Woman Series. Her perspective reminds us that we don’t have to understand every part of the journey to keep moving forward. Sometimes, the work is in trusting the One who sees the bigger picture, allowing ourselves to rest, and remaining open to where He leads us next.

Stay tuned for the next feature.