In this episode of Atypical Journey, Namketa speaks with entrepreneur and Airbnb investor Linda Kim about her transition from a tech career to building a successful real estate business and coaching platform. Linda shares how layoffs, divorce, and personal growth pushed her to rethink stability, financial freedom, and entrepreneurship. She explains how Airbnb arbitrage works,...

In this episode of Atypical Journey with Namketa, Amadou Diallo shares his journey from Guinea to the United States from navigating education and cultural adjustment to breaking into the tech job market as an immigrant. We talk honestly about networking, and perception, and why he chose to build his own lane through entrepreneurship.Amadou is the...

In this episode of Atypical Journey, Namketa sits down with Maxwell Bentley, video producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Bentley Media. Maxwell is known for helping brands and leaders tell powerful stories through video, blending cinematic craft with strategic clarity. He walks us through his path from his early passion for filmmaking to building and scaling...

In this episode of Atypical Journey, Sarah Drake shares her inspiring path from rural America to fighting for clean water, education, and women’s empowerment globaly. A single mom, artist, and activist, Sarah overcame gatekeeping, harassment, and health struggles to create real impact through Her Arts in Action. 🔥 Topics Covered: ✅ Turning adversity into activism...

Andrea Bartoli shares his journey of faith, peace mediation, and humanitarian work. He reflects on the power of invitations, the role of spirituality, and the challenges of navigating global conflicts. As an immigrant in New York and a leader in Sant’Egidio, he discusses trust in mediation, the impact of serving the homeless, and why hope...

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of behavioral science with Matt Wallaert, a seasoned behavioral scientist with nearly 20 years of experience. Matt opens up about his journey from academia to working with startups and Fortune 500 companies. He shares candid insights about the challenges he faced, including the dark moments, and...

Join Emmanuel Debuyck, CEO and founder of Adwarned Group, as he reveals his inspiring journey from a regular family in France to successful entrepreneur. With no role models in his family, Emmanuel developed his entrepreneurial skills through study and experience. He believes entrepreneurship is a skill set anyone can develop, focusing on common sense and...

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to “Atypical Journey,” where we explore inspiring stories of people who have transformed their lives in unexpected ways. I’m your host, Namketa.Life is full of twists and turns. Sometimes, we face obstacles that force us to reconsider our choices and make significant changes. These moments can be daunting, but they...