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 drinking
• The hidden void he was trying to fill
• His journey through rehab… and relapse
• The health scare that changed everything
• And the moment he chose to quit alcohol for good

But 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 fathers
• The emotional and generational cost on families
• Why so many men struggle with purpose and vulnerability
• The hidden shame men carry but rarely speak about
• What intentional fatherhood actually looks like
• And how programs like Man Enough are restoring identity in men and families

This 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 fund
• How family betrayal led to losing her inheritance
• Being chased out of her home and experiencing instability
• Battling depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts
• Navigating legal battles, manipulation, and loss
• Losing a second father figure
• And rebuilding her life from the ground up

Despite 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 fund
• How family betrayal led to losing her inheritance
• Being chased out of her home and experiencing instability
• Battling depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts
• Navigating legal battles, manipulation, and loss
• Losing a second father figure
• And rebuilding her life from the ground up

Despite 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