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Do you believe in coincidences, or do the dots of our lives eventually connect?Eric Averdung's story makes you wonder.From seeing photographs of lions on his childhood walls, to taking one of his first family holidays to the Maasai Mara, Eric developed a fascination with nature from a very young age.In this episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, Keith Tupac sits down with Eric Averdung, a photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller passionate about exploring narratives and telling stories that matter.Eric takes us through his journey; from starting a photography company with friends at just 12 or 13 years old, to his first job in the Mara, moving between different camps, spending four years in the wilderness, and eventually discovering documentary filmmaking.But his story doesn't stop there.After hitting a wall with photography, Eric found himself searching for something deeper. A documentary workshop opened another door. Just months later, he found himself shooting Ghost Elephants for National Geographic; an experience that became one of the defining moments of his creative journey.What You'll Learn In This Episode:• How Eric developed his love for nature at a very young age.• Why he started taking photography seriously again while studying in the UK.• How a message from a friend led to his first opportunity in the Mara.• What working and living in the Mara taught him about life.• How Eric transitioned from photography into documentary filmmaking.• The story behind shooting Ghost Elephants for National Geographic.• What happens when a photographer feels like they've hit a creative wall.• How working with major international brands shaped his career.• The importance of finding meaning and purpose beyond your work.• How nature, storytelling, and creativity can intersect.• What Eric believes the future might hold for his work.• Why the seemingly random moments in our lives may eventually connect.Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro01:46 – Journal Question: When Feeling Low, What Helps You Regain Strength & Motivation?02:31 – Working With Some Of The Biggest International Companies03:32 – Shooting The Documentary: Ghost Elephants05:52 – My First Connection With Nature07:19 – My First Connection With The Camera07:37 – Educational Background10:00 – The Year That Changed My Life15:13 – My First Job In The Mara19:34 – Moving To Another Camp In The Mara: Ishara20:25 – What Shooting In The Mara Taught Me About Life27:10 – My Journey Into Documentary Filming32:38 – Hitting A Wall With Photography35:20 – Shooting Content For Various Brands36:18 – Finding Meaning & Purpose In Life40:14 – What Does The Future Hold?43:39 – Parting ShotIf you've ever wondered whether the random moments in your life are actually leading somewhere, this conversation is worth watching.💬 Do you believe in coincidences, or do you believe that the dots in our lives eventually connect?Tell us in the comments.👍 Like the episode if you enjoyed the conversation.🔔 Subscribe to Just To Kick It Is A Blessing for more conversations about life, purpose, creativity, business, and the people shaping the world around us.📤 And share this episode with someone who is currently trying to figure out where their own dots are leading.Because sometimes, you don't understand the journey until you look back.#JustToKickItIsABlessing #EricAvendung #NationalGeographic #GhostElephants #Photography #DocumentaryFilmmaking #Storytelling #Kenya #MaasaiMara #Conservation #Creativity #Purpose #KenyanPodcast

What happens when a lawyer decides to build one of Kenya's most exciting fashion brands?In this episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, Keith Tupac sits down with Fahad Khalif, Creative Director and Founder of Daily Pessa, while also working as an advocate by day.Fahad's story is one of creativity, discipline, identity, and the courage to build something that doesn't fit neatly into one box.He opens up about growing up, the business lessons his father and brother taught him, why he chose to study law, and how his legal background continues to influence the way he thinks about creativity and even the designs he creates.We also go behind the scenes of Daily Pessa; from creating his first designs and finding inspiration for the name, to understanding why the brand has multiple logos, restructuring the business, and eventually moving the brand to the UK and then back home.But building a fashion brand isn't always glamorous.Fahad shares the principle behind his decision not to pay himself from Daily Pessa, how he navigates the bad days in business, what he's learned from building the brand, and why so many people misunderstand what it really takes to succeed in the fashion industry.Perhaps the most interesting part of the conversation is the tension between his two identities:Lawyer or fashion designer?And whether he even needs to choose.This is a conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, fashion, personal identity, business discipline, failure, and building something of your own.What You'll Learn In This Episode:• The biggest business lessons Fahad learned from his father and brother.• Why he chose to pursue law and why understanding the law matters for everyone.• How his legal background influences his creative work and fashion designs.• How Daily Pessa was created and what inspired the brand's name.• The story behind Fahad's first designs.• Why Daily Pessa has several different logos.• What people misunderstand about the fashion industry.• Why Fahad made the decision not to pay himself from the business.• How he navigates the difficult days of entrepreneurship.• What to do when you're scared of failing.• The biggest lessons he's learned from building a fashion brand.• The challenge of choosing between different identities and careers.• Why creativity is one of the most powerful things we can develop.Episode Chapters:00:00 – Intro01:19 – Journal Question: Boundaries I've Set To Have Time To Relax02:14 – Something Most People Get Wrong About Me03:48 – Childhood04:48 – The Greatest Business Lesson My Father Taught Me06:11 – The Greatest Business Lesson My Brother Taught Me07:33 – Educational Background09:00 – Why I Decided To Pursue Law11:01 – Why Everyone Needs To Understand The Law12:19 – How Law Influences Some Of My Designs15:22 – The Creation Of Daily Pessa20:02 – My First Designs21:31 – The Inspiration Behind The Name Daily Pessa24:14 – Why We Have Several Logos26:32 – Understanding Fashion Behind Design29:06 – Restructuring & Moving The Brand To The UK33:14 – The Principle For Not Paying Myself From Daily Pessa35:30 – Navigating The Bad Days In Business38:30 – Advice To Someone Scared To Fail42:49 – The Greatest Experience Behind Building A Brand43:40 – What Most People Fail To Understand About The Fashion Industry49:09 – Identity Competition: Fashion Designer Vs Lawyer50:29 – The Power Of Creativity56:28 – Parting Shot58:45 – The Drop Of The Shirts1:01:28 – Just To Kick It Is A Blessing#JustToKickItIsABlessing #FahadKhalif #DailyPessa #KenyanFashion #KenyanEntrepreneurs #FashionEntrepreneurship #Creativity #PersonalBranding #Entrepreneurship #KenyanPodcast #AfricanFashion #BusinessInKenya

What happens when someone who once lived on the streets decides to dedicate his life to helping the very people society often chooses not to see?In this powerful episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, Keith Tupac sits down with Sifa Favor, founder of Faces Of Street Kids Africa, a philanthropist who has spent more than 15 years working to feed, rescue, and transform children living on the streets.Sifa started this journey in 2009. Since then, he has helped feed more than 40,000 people and contributed to transforming the lives of approximately 29,000 street-connected children.But the numbers only tell part of the story.Sifa knows the streets because he lived them.In this deeply personal conversation, he shares how he ended up on the streets, what life was really like there, the time he was beaten nearly to death, and how he once walked more than 70 kilometres from Kitale to Eldoret.He also explains something many people don't understand: why some children return to the streets even after being rescued.The conversation goes much deeper than street children and philanthropy. Sifa reflects on poverty, trauma, education, human dignity, betrayal, purpose, and what it takes to keep serving people when the work becomes difficult.He shares the story of paying someone's secondary school fees while he was still in primary school—a glimpse into the conviction to help others that has followed him throughout his life.And perhaps most importantly, he challenges the way we think about children living on the streets.They are not simply "street kids."They are human beings with stories, dreams, trauma, families, and potential.This is a conversation about what happens when your greatest pain becomes connected to your greatest purpose.What You'll Learn In This Episode:• What life on the streets is really like from someone who experienced it firsthand.• How Sifa ended up living on the streets.• The story of surviving a brutal beating that nearly cost him his life.• Why he once walked over 70 kilometres from Kitale to Eldoret.• Why some children return to the streets after being rescued.• What convinced Sifa to dedicate his life to working with street-connected children.• How Faces Of Street Kids Africa began.• The realities and challenges of running a humanitarian organization.• How betrayal tested him during his journey.• The success stories that continue to make the work worthwhile.• What most people misunderstand about children living on the streets.• What Sifa wishes more people understood about poverty and street-connected children.• Why purpose sometimes comes from the very places that once caused us pain.Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro01:35 – Journal Question: Recent Challenge That's Taught You Something Valuable03:22 – A PhD Holder Finds Himself On The Street06:40 – Faces Of Street Kids Africa08:04 – How I Ended Up On The Streets11:07 – Life On The Streets14:39 – Beaten Close To Death19:30 – Walking From Kitale To Eldoret — Over 70 KMs22:54 – Why Street Children Run Back To The Streets After Being Rescued27:50 – While I Was In Primary, I Paid Someone's School Fees In Secondary34:12 – A Conviction To Stay In The Streets40:36 – A Day In A Street Child's Life42:11 – Starting Faces Of Street Kids Africa48:15 – What Running Such An Organization Has Taught Me55:58 – Life Is A Frequency59:36 – Betrayal: A Tough Time Running The Organization1:01:06 – Success Stories1:04:30 – What People Don't Understand About Street Kids1:07:27 – What I Wish People Knew More1:09:51 – What's Making You Say "Just To Kick It Is A Blessing?"1:10:34 – Parting Shot👍 Like the episode.🔔 Subscribe to Just To Kick It Is A Blessing. #JustToKickItIsABlessing #TheFaceOfStreetKids #StreetKids #Inspirational #Motivational

What does it take to walk away from the security of a steady career and bet everything on a dream?In this episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, Keith Tupac Gatiramu sits down with Kavisa Katiku; creative entrepreneur, founder of KK Media House, and one of Kenya's leading voices in social-first marketing. This is more than a conversation about business; it's about identity, courage, and building a life that aligns with your purpose.From her early days as a radio presenter at Soundcity Kenya to becoming an award-winning content creator and building a female-led creative agency, Kavisa shares the highs, the setbacks, and the lessons that shaped her journey. She opens up about leaving comfort behind, navigating entrepreneurship, and discovering that some of the greatest opportunities come when you're willing to trust yourself.The conversation also explores the future of marketing in Africa. Kavisa explains why entertainment has become one of the most powerful marketing tools, why authentic personal branding is no longer optional, and why businesses that build genuine communities will always outperform those that simply chase attention. She also leaves us with a timely reminder: if we want Kenyan businesses to thrive, we must intentionally choose to support one another.Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, marketer, content creator, or simply someone trying to find the courage to pursue your own path, this episode is packed with wisdom that will challenge the way you think about success, branding, and purpose.What You'll Learn In This Episode:• Why Kavisa left her career in radio to build her own business.• The mindset shifts that transformed her over the past six months.• What winning the IKWA Digital Content Creator award really meant to her.• The realities of building KK Media House from the ground up.• How to build a powerful personal brand that creates opportunities.• Why entertainment is changing the future of marketing.• The importance of building communities instead of simply growing audiences.• Lessons on balancing ambition, relationships, and personal growth.• The biggest challenges every entrepreneur should expect.• Why supporting Kenyan businesses is more important than ever.Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro02:38 – Journal Question: Mindset Shift Over The Past 6 Months06:20 – Most Impactful Digital Content Creator Of The Year (IKWA)07:37 – What Winning The Award Meant To That Little Girl09:52 – Where Did The Journey Begin?11:56 – Studying Sociology13:44 – My First Job: Marketing Manager At Boda Boda Radio Station15:28 – Her Journey As A Radio Presenter24:55 – Why Quit Radio?31:16 – Advice On Balancing Different Things33:57 – Family & Friends Are Important40:46 – Building KK Media House51:54 – Ups & Downs Of Running A Business58:43 – What The Journey Taught Me About Myself1:03:40 – Parting Shot1:05:04 – What's Making You Say "Just To Kick It Is A Blessing?"If this conversation challenged you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective, we'd love to hear from you.💬 Comment below: What was your biggest takeaway from Kavisa's journey?👍 Like this video if you enjoyed it.🔔 Subscribe to Just To Kick It Is A Blessing for more conversations that TIME. Conversations that (T)each, (I)nspire, (M)otivate & E(Entertain). 📤 Share this episode with someone who's building a business, chasing a dream, or needs the reminder that it's okay to bet on themselves.Because sometimes, all it takes is one conversation to change the direction of your life.

In this short film, we explore the powerful bond between mothers and sons, and the lessons that last a lifetime. From respect and kindness to patience and love, mothers play a unique role in shaping the men their sons become.This story is a reminder that behind every man is the influence of a mother who showed him what love, sacrifice, and strength truly look like.👉 Share this with someone who has been shaped by their mother’s love.👉 Comment below: What is the one lesson your mother taught you that has stayed with you forever?

He didn’t have a drinking problem… he had an identity problem.Meet Jazzani Minae; a brand strategist and founder of Zerentiy, a place deeply personal to him because it represents the peace he found after one of the darkest seasons of his life.In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Jazzani opens up about: Why he started drinkingThe hidden void he was trying to fillHis journey through rehab… and relapseThe health scare that changed everythingAnd the moment he chose to quit alcohol for goodBut more than that…this is a story about identity, abandonment, healing, and intentional living.One of the most powerful revelations?Therapy helped him uncover a truth he had buried for years; how deeply abandoned he felt by his own family.If you’ve ever used something to escape…If you’ve ever felt lost…If you’ve ever questioned who you really are…This conversation is for you.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro01:30 – Journal Question: What Do You Feel Like You Learnt A Little Too Late?02:38 – What Would Someone Be Shocked About Your Previous Life?03:54 – What Was Alcohol Doing For You?07:04 – How Do You Know You’re Out Of Control?08:52 – Hitting Rock Bottom13:51 – What Was Alcohol A Symptom For?17:25 – The Cost Of His Absent Father19:20 – Who Were You Without Alcohol?22:35 – Going To Rehab31:41 – Changing Your Perspective33:20 – First Night In Rehab37:20 – What People Get Wrong About Rehab39:45 – Biggest Lesson From Rehab41:29 – Life After Rehab46:38 – The Relapse47:34 – Starting Therapy48:50 – What Therapy Revealed57:14 – Intentional Living1:00:03 – Dealing With Bad Days1:03:48 – Advice For Those Struggling1:06:55 – Parting Shot

From losing 95% of his sight overnight… to becoming a Paralympic champion and triple world record holder.In this powerful episode, we sit down with Henry Wanyoike, one of Kenya’s greatest athletes, as he shares his unbelievable journey of resilience, faith, pain, purpose, and perseverance.At just 21 years old, Henry suffered a stroke that left him almost completely blind. What could have ended his dreams instead became the beginning of one of the most inspiring athletic journeys in history.From battling suicidal thoughts, learning how to navigate life again at Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind, to winning Paralympic gold medals and breaking multiple world records; this conversation is a masterclass in mental strength and purpose.This is more than a sports story.This is a story about refusing to give up.🏅 Highlights From Henry Wanyoike’s Journey:• Paralympic Gold Medalist• Triple World Record Holder• T11 Visually Impaired Athlete• Broke the marathon world record twice within 8 days• One of Kenya’s most celebrated athletes⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 02:23 – Journal Question: How Do You Talk To Yourself, And How Can You Talk Kinder To Yourself? 05:43 – Early Years 09:08 – Losing Sight 12:20 – Rehabilitation Journey 13:45 – What Prevented You From Committing Suicide? 17:35 – Journey In Machakos Technical Institute For The Blind 19:15 – Getting Back Into Running 22:27 – His First Race: Sydney Paralympics 34:25 – Coming Back To Kenya After Winning His First Gold Medal36:09 – World Championships 37:43 – How Did It Feel To Break Several World Records? 40:25 - Challenging Those Who Can See 42:21 - Running Marathons & Breaking Records 49:06 - If You Had A Chance To Go Back, Would You Choose To Have Your Sight? 54:29 - What Would You Tell Henry That Was Depressed And Thought The World Was Over? 59:42 - Advice To Someone Going Through A Rough Patch 1:06:08 - Final Words 1:10:27 - What's Making You Shout Just To Kick It Is A BlessingIf this episode inspired you, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more powerful conversations.#HenryWanyoike #Paralympics #Motivation #Inspiration #Kenya #Podcast #WorldRecordHolder #MentalStrength #DisabilityAwareness #JustToKickItIsABlessing

What if the greatest illusion isn’t magic… but the stories we tell ourselves?In this mind-bending episode, I sit down with Kevin Musau; popularly known as Musau The Mentalist; to unpack the fascinating world of the mind, influence, identity, and spirituality.From how he became one of Kenya’s most recognized mentalists, to the loneliness that built his persona, to the powerful conversation around patterns, attention, truth, and self-condemnation; this episode is far more than entertainment.It’s a deep conversation about how the mind shapes our reality.And at the end… Kevin puts the host through 3 unbelievable mentalist experiences that will leave you questioning just how much influence the mind really has.This is not just a podcast.This is an experience.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:06 - Journal Question: What Lie Do You Tell Yourself Most, & Why?05:00 - Who Is A Mentalist08:10 - Is Magic Real?09:52 - Spirituality & Magic10:20 - Are We Living Consciously Or Reacting Based On Patterns?14:21 - How Important Is Attention?20:19 - Perspective Is Key25:44 - What’s An Illusion About How We Think Once Seen Cannot Be Unseen?31:13 - Building Musau The Mentalist Out Of Loneliness35:57 - When Did The Persona Become A Limitation More Than A Gift?38:45 - Why Do We Become The Things We Fear The Most?45:42 - Transitioning From Who You Are To Who You Are Becoming48:16 - Self Condemnation50:43 - Advice For People In Self Condemnation52:57 - Struggling To Let Go54:00 - The Cost Of Trying To Avoid Your Past59:07 - Highlight Of The Journey As A Mentalist01:03:26 - The Danger Of Unrecognized Influence01:07:28 - Where Do You See The Most Dangerous Forms Of Influence01:18:12 - Are We Afraid Of The Truth Or Who We Become When We Discover The Truth?01:20:31 - Knowing When To Flee01:25:23 - Parting Shot01:26:54 - First Trick01:32:54 - Second Trick01:38:31 - Rock, Paper, Scissors01:40:02 - What’s Making You Say Just To Kick It Is A Blessing?

What happens when boys grow up without fathers…and men grow up without healing?In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Simon Mbevi; a former lawyer turned pastor, leadership trainer, and founder of Transform Nations, a movement dedicated to restoring families, strengthening men, and rebuilding the foundation of society.After losing his father at just 8 years old, Simon’s life was shaped by questions of identity, purpose, and leadership; questions that would later fuel one of Africa’s most impactful transformation programs.Today, his flagship program “Man Enough” has impacted over 50,000 men, helping them confront wounds, rebuild identity, and redefine masculinity with responsibility and purpose.In this episode, he breaks down: The silent crisis of absent fathersThe emotional and generational cost on familiesWhy so many men struggle with purpose and vulnerabilityThe hidden shame men carry but rarely speak aboutWhat intentional fatherhood actually looks likeAnd how programs like Man Enough are restoring identity in men and familiesThis is more than a conversation about men.It’s a conversation about healing families from the inside out.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro02:24 – Most Important Lesson About Life03:25 – Why This Work Matters05:08 – The Fatherhood Problem07:32 – Cost of the Absent Father09:17 – The 5 P’s of Fatherhood14:55 – How We Are Formed by Absence18:45 – Intentional Parenting Explained22:24 – Why Community Matters28:32 – Identity, Purpose & Responsibility Crisis32:40 – Why Men Avoid Vulnerability36:58 – Wounds Men Carry in Silence42:34 – The Shame of Father Absence48:10 – Finding Father Figures50:52 – The Success of Man Enough56:25 – Intentional Mothers Program1:00:06 – Final ThoughtsWhy You Should Watch:Because behind every struggling man…is often a story that was never addressed.And behind every broken system…is often a broken family structure.

⚠️ Viewer Discretion AdvisedThis episode contains deeply personal accounts of childhood trauma, mental illness (schizophrenia), physical abuse, and thoughts of suicide. Ruth’s story is one of incredible triumph, but we recognize these topics can be difficult. Please prioritize your well-being while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available; reach out to a local mental health professional or crisis hotline.What does it take to stay positive… when life keeps breaking you?In this episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, we sit down with Ruth Tengecha; entrepreneur, podcast host, and founder of The Richanna Collective (TRC); whose story is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and rebuilding.Ruth lost her father at just 4 years old.Shortly after, her mother developed schizophrenia.What followed was a childhood marked by trauma, instability, and pain; from abuse at home, to bullying at school, to losing her mother at just 16.But that was only the beginning.She shares: Becoming a millionaire at 17 through a trust fundHow family betrayal led to losing her inheritanceBeing chased out of her home and experiencing instabilityBattling depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughtsNavigating legal battles, manipulation, and lossLosing a second father figureAnd rebuilding her life from the ground upDespite everything, Ruth chose a different path.Through faith, therapy, and resilience, she rebuilt her life; launching businesses, advocating for mental health, and eventually stepping into purpose.This is not just a story about pain.It’s a story about forgiveness, healing, and choosing not to become what you went through.Timestamps00:00 – Intro01:48 – Is There a Barrier Preventing You From Living Your Purpose?02:41 – How Do You Stay So Positive?03:55 – Choosing Forgiveness Over Resentment06:01 – What Motivated Me To Share My Story08:13 – Losing Her Dad & Her Mum Developing Schizophrenia09:43 – Being Raised By Her Mum11:51 – A Traumatic Childhood Experience15:00 – Her Mum Getting Cancer18:27 – High School Experience & Bullying27:49 – Losing Her Mum30:52 – Few Happy Memories With Mum31:54 – Lessons From Growing Up In That Environment35:24 – Moving Homes & Instability37:49 – The Process of Succession42:01 – Losing Her Inheritance44:06 – Being Chased From Home48:09 – Finding a New Family50:04 – Getting Into Strathmore University53:00 – Protecting Family Property54:13 – Losing Her Second Father57:59 – Netherlands Exchange Program1:00:23 – Surgery Before Travel1:04:38 – Life in The Netherlands1:08:48 – Legal Battles & Arrest1:14:34 – Selling the Property1:24:30 – Starting Her First Business1:36:10 – Launching a Mental Health Company1:38:12 – Reuniting With Her Sister1:42:23 – Advice to Someone Feeling Hopeless1:47:16 – What “Just To Kick It Is A Blessing” MeansThis episode will challenge you, move you, and remind you:No matter how dark it gets… your story isn’t over.#JustToKickItIsABlessing

In this episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, we sit down with Coach Paul Gikonyo; a leadership coach focused on emotional strength, nervous system regulation, and purpose-driven living for men.He is the founder of The Grounded Man- Lead From Within, where he helps high-achieving men rebuild themselves from the inside out; mastering discipline, regulating their emotions, and rediscovering who they are beyond success.Paul is also the author of The Grounded Man: Breakup Recovery For Men; a powerful 4-phase blueprint designed to help men navigate heartbreak, rebuild confidence, and develop emotional discipline.But this conversation goes deeper than breakups.It’s about identity.Paul shares how his own shadow work and personal healing journey became the foundation of his book and why many men don’t realize how deeply breakups affect them until it’s too late.We explore:- Why men are often more affected by breakups than they admit- The danger of making a relationship bigger than your purpose- Why many people keep attracting the same partner in different forms- The truth about distraction vs healing after heartbreak- Why emotional discipline is a superpower for men- And what it truly means to become a grounded manThis episode challenges the way men think about love, pain, and growth — and offers a roadmap for becoming stronger, not just externally, but internally.Timestamps00:00 – Intro01:36 – Are You Living Your Life or Someone Else’s Expectations?03:04 – What Broke Him Enough to Write This Book04:54 – Paul’s Story06:58 – The Danger of Making a Woman Bigger Than Your Purpose09:43 – Blaming Yourself After a Breakup12:54 – Looking for Missing Pieces in Other People16:13 – What Is “The Grounded Man”?20:27 – Why Spirituality Is Important for Men25:12 – Why Breakups Affect Men Deeply31:01 – What to Look for in a Partner33:14 – Why Purpose Matters in Relationships35:13 – Distraction vs Healing After a Breakup40:56 – Are Men Afraid of Pain?46:12 – The Importance of Character47:11 – Attracting the Same Person in Different Forms54:04 – Emotional Discipline in Men1:00:31 – How Healed Men Love1:01:59 – Realisations from Dark Seasons1:03:28 – What You’ll Learn from the Book1:05:20 – What He Wishes He Knew About Love1:06:15 – OutroIf you’ve ever experienced heartbreak, questioned your identity, or felt like you lost yourself in a relationship; this conversation is for you.🎧 Also available on YouTube!

⚠️ Viewer Discretion AdvisedThis episode contains deeply personal accounts of childhood trauma, mental illness (schizophrenia), physical abuse, and thoughts of suicide. Ruth’s story is one of incredible triumph, but we recognize these topics can be difficult. Please prioritize your well-being while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available; reach out to a local mental health professional or crisis hotline.What does it take to stay positive… when life keeps breaking you?In this episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, we sit down with Ruth Tengecha; entrepreneur, podcast host, and founder of The Richanna Collective (TRC); whose story is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and rebuilding.Ruth lost her father at just 4 years old.Shortly after, her mother developed schizophrenia.What followed was a childhood marked by trauma, instability, and pain; from abuse at home, to bullying at school, to losing her mother at just 16.But that was only the beginning.She shares: Becoming a millionaire at 17 through a trust fundHow family betrayal led to losing her inheritanceBeing chased out of her home and experiencing instabilityBattling depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughtsNavigating legal battles, manipulation, and lossLosing a second father figureAnd rebuilding her life from the ground upDespite everything, Ruth chose a different path.Through faith, therapy, and resilience, she rebuilt her life; launching businesses, advocating for mental health, and eventually stepping into purpose.This is not just a story about pain.It’s a story about forgiveness, healing, and choosing not to become what you went through.Timestamps00:00 – Intro01:48 – Is There a Barrier Preventing You From Living Your Purpose?02:41 – How Do You Stay So Positive?03:55 – Choosing Forgiveness Over Resentment06:01 – What Motivated Me To Share My Story08:13 – Losing Her Dad & Her Mum Developing Schizophrenia09:43 – Being Raised By Her Mum11:51 – A Traumatic Childhood Experience15:00 – Her Mum Getting Cancer18:27 – High School Experience & Bullying27:49 – Losing Her Mum30:52 – Few Happy Memories With Mum31:54 – Lessons From Growing Up In That Environment35:24 – Moving Homes & Instability37:49 – The Process of Succession42:01 – Losing Her Inheritance44:06 – Being Chased From Home48:09 – Finding a New Family50:04 – Getting Into Strathmore University53:00 – Protecting Family Property54:13 – Losing Her Second Father57:59 – Netherlands Exchange Program1:00:23 – Surgery Before Travel1:04:38 – Life in The Netherlands1:08:48 – Legal Battles & Arrest1:14:34 – Selling the Property1:24:30 – Starting Her First Business1:36:10 – Launching a Mental Health Company1:38:12 – Reuniting With Her Sister1:42:23 – Advice to Someone Feeling Hopeless1:47:16 – What “Just To Kick It Is A Blessing” MeansThis episode will challenge you, move you, and remind you:No matter how dark it gets… your story isn’t over.#JustToKickItIsABlessing

In this episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, we sit down with Brian Nyambego; author, speaker, and global personal branding trainer helping people build influence, impact, and identity through emotional intelligence, mindset, and strategic communication.Brian is preparing to launch two powerful books this month that explore both sides of human growth: becoming extraordinary and learning to respect who you already are.Becoming An ExtraordinaireBecoming An Extraordinaire is not just a book; it’s a mirror and a blueprint for those who refuse to live small. Brian challenges readers to question whether their life is truly broken, or simply buried beneath expectations and labels placed on them by society.Through mindset shifts, personal branding principles, and deep identity work, the book helps individuals step fully into their voice, vision, and impact while building influence and income without losing their authenticity.I Am Super Proud Of YouWhile the first book challenges you to become more, the second book reminds you that you are already enough.I Am Super Proud Of You is a quiet but powerful invitation to step out of the exhausting cycle of external validation and build a healthier relationship with yourself. It explores self-respect, honoring effort over applause, and learning to recognize your worth without waiting for the world to approve.This conversation goes beyond the books.Brian opens up about:- How his relationship with his parents shaped his worldview- His experience going to boarding school at a young age- The tension between external validation and internal validation- Why many people are living lives they inherited rather than chose- The difference between popularity and real influence- How to build a global personal brand without losing your soulIf you've ever felt like you were meant for more; but also struggled with self-worth, this episode will challenge and encourage you.Timestamps00:00 – Intro02:10 – Journal Question: What Can't You Stop Thinking About?03:07 – Living Below Your Potential03:58 – External vs Internal Validation05:24 – Seeing His Book for the First Time06:11 – What Brian Had to Unlearn07:45 – Why He Wrote Becoming An Extraordinaire09:41 – Are People Choosing Average?12:24 – Brian's Relationship With Rejection16:54 – Life We Inherit vs Life We Choose21:38 – Growing an Audience by 100x24:43 – Why Launch a Book to 1000 People27:59 – Why He Wrote I Am Super Proud Of You30:38 – Struggling to Love Yourself33:06 – Starting the Self-Love Journey37:10 – Accepting Yourself While Becoming Extraordinary41:02 – The Internal Work Behind Growth44:32 – Why It's Hard to Say “I'm Proud of You”45:54 – Titles vs Character50:11 – Why People Struggle to See Their Value53:57 – Popularity vs Real Influence58:07 – Building a Global Brand Without Losing Your Soul59:44 – Outro#JustToKickItIsABlessing #BrianNyambego

In this episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, we sit down with George Gachui, also known as Porgie or as he now introduces himself, Gachui Wa Mwangi, a name that reflects his commitment to reconnecting with his roots.Born and raised in Nairobi, George describes himself as a creative and a problem solver. He is also the co-founder of Mookh Africa, a Kenyan platform focused on social commerce and event ticketing.But this conversation goes far deeper than business.George opens up about the lessons that reshaped his life, from navigating the devastating impact of the pandemic on his business, to discovering meditation in the most unexpected way after working with Genge Tone artists.We talk about:- Why he wants to be remembered for happiness- The difference between joy and happiness- How the pandemic forced him to confront himself- Healing and self-discovery through meditation- Why the idea that wealth only exists in cities like Nairobi may be one of the biggest lies we've accepted- How African communities are slowly losing their greatest strength: community- And how becoming a father completely changed how he understands purposeOne powerful insight he shares is this:Many people believe that when they have children, the solution is to work harder and make more money, but in doing so, they sometimes leave their children to be raised by someone else.This episode is about identity, purpose, healing, and redefining wealth.If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from who you truly are, this conversation will challenge how you see life.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction03:39 – What Do You Want To Be Remembered For?05:14 – Happiness vs Joy07:38 – The Power Of Hindsight12:37 – How The Pandemic Changed My Life14:50 – Discovering Meditation19:28 – Healing Through Meditation24:57 – Nairobi: The Energy, The Problem & The False Promise32:33 – Passion vs Purpose41:27 – Have You Truly Found Your Purpose?44:44 – The Creation of Mookh Africa54:05 – Did You Ever Feel Like Giving Up?1:01:41 – Advice To Someone Feeling Lost1:08:04 – Final Words

Just To Kick It With Love presents power couple Althea Matu & Matu Kihato; a marriage that proves love, commitment, and intentionality work when you put God first, prioritize therapy, and grow together as individuals and as a team.In this episode, we dive deep into the realities of marriage: the surprises, the challenges, the misunderstandings, and the small daily choices that make love thrive. Althea and Matu share their most personal stories; from first conflicts and pet peeves to the hardest seasons they’ve walked together and reveal the truths young couples need to hear.💡 Key lessons include: Anchoring your relationship in faith and therapyHow to grow individually without growing apartThe meaning of mutual respect, forgiveness, and submissionDebunking common myths about marriageWhy self-love is crucial before loving someone elseChoosing your partner, every single dayThis episode isn’t about perfection; it’s about the real, lived experience of love and marriage, and what it takes to make it work.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro00:46 – Ice Breaker: Greatest Memory You’ve Shared Together01:51 – Ice Breaker: Matu’s Proudest Accomplishment03:04 – Ice Breaker: Althea’s Biggest Pet Peeve04:31 – Is Marriage a Scam?05:56 – Before You Got Married, What Scared You the Most About Marriage?07:51 – What Makes Your Marriage Healthy?10:09 – What Surprised You Most About Living Together After Marriage?12:52 – Your First Real Conflict: What Did You Feel?14:10 – Early Misunderstandings About Each Other16:09 – Are There Days You Struggle to Love Each Other?17:39 – Hardest Season You’ve Walked Together20:14 – Staying Anchored Despite the Hard Days25:23 – Growing Individually Without Growing Apart29:02 – Mutual Respect When You Disagree31:30 – Who Apologizes First and Why?32:58 – Forgiveness in Practice34:07 – Can Someone Love Another Without Loving Themselves?35:35 – What Does Submission Mean to You?37:38 – A Marriage Myth You No Longer Believe41:03 – Something You Love About Each Other Now42:45 – Would You Choose Each Other Again?43:34 – What Young People Should Know About Love44:59 – Final Words