What does it take to turn setbacks into leadership success? 

In this episode of the Why STEM Podcast, host Dr. Rameesh Madourie talks with Nahjee Maybin, CEO of Kenyatta Computer Services, about how failure, grit, and resilience shaped his path from a multicultural, military upbringing to earning two STEM degrees and leading his own tech company by the age of 26. 

Nahjee shares real-life lessons on why delaying gratification matters, how to embrace challenges (even when they seem impossible — like earning a Geophysics degree), and why doing something is always better than living with regret. 

 In this episode, you’ll learn: 

✅ How failure became the foundation for Nahjee’s leadership journey
 ✅ Lessons from pursuing a Math and Geophysical Engineering degree
 ✅ How his multicultural upbringing gave him a global leadership perspective
 ✅ The mindset shift that helped him navigate setbacks & career pivots
 ✅ Why resilience matters for young professionals and future leaders
 ✅ Practical advice for students & professionals on facing challenges head-on 

 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK3VmbmDrJI&list=PLdBOgOf389-6xAQnzHRGs5zmw7NWSHeHc

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