Moments with Nderru

Do you ever find yourself wishing for things? You live each day hoping for things to happen but never take action. Listen to this conversation to learn how you can be certain about your success and finding ways to overcome your setbacks. 

Today’s guest: Phillip Ball is a former Marine and US Naval Academy graduate who served as an air traffic controller while on deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. He has played more than 100,000 hands of poker, worked alongside heart surgeons in the operating room, and has started 3 businesses since 2018. He now serves as CEO of Easy Day Fit, where he helps busy professionals get and maintain their dream body without starving themselves.

Change brings various elements; one being adversity. How do we navigate through adversity? How can we grow through it? Listen to this conversation to learn more and to know that you are unbreakable. 

Today’s guest: Sylvester Jenkins III is a retired First Sergeant with 21 years of military service in the US Army. He completed multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.  He completed the Master Resilience Training Course. Sylvester is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. He received his Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership. He is certified in Executive Leadership and Youth Mental Health First Aid. He authored the books A Quick Cure to Successful Leadership, Winning the Battle Within, and The Compass. He continues to help the next generation to become resilient leaders that triumph in life. He is a professional speaker who has empowered 100’s of people by helping them reach their goals, both personally and professionally.

What is success? This conversation prompts us to think outside the box for success. This is because there are different forms of success and we need to define success for ourselves at an individual level.  Anlecta LaPora Lindsey, goes by her middle name LaPora. She is an Author, Motivational Speaker and Life Coach. She is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Trainer, Certified Life Skills Coach, and Certified Professional Resume Writer.  In 2008, she began working in the field of coaching and social services, and since then she has trained and educated thousands of clients with professional and career development through career coaching and life skills management. She has written several articles on personal and professional development and is working on her first self help book.

This conversation covers purpose and how being purpose driven can help in living an intentional life. 

Episode guest: Dai Smith is the owner and founder of Simplicity By Day, LLC, the organizing consulting company that provides simple and organized solutions for entrepreneurs, professionals and parents alike. . She is an award winning sales/marketing professional who specializes in productivity and décor organizing and is a member of National Association of Productivity and Organizing. She juggles marriage, motherhood, career and entrepreneurship and with that, is the secret weapon for entrepreneurs and busy professionals who want to trade clutter and chaos for simple and organized.

Focus is the theme for this conversation. There is power in being focused and choosing not to be distracted. Whatever season you are in, you can choose to be focused and filter out the noise around you. 

Episode's guest: Brenda Ntambirweki is a Ugandan lawyer with over 13 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, and banking and finance. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Makerere University in Kampala and her postgraduate degree at the University of Oxford.  Brenda is quite passionate about legal commentary and is published in several legal practice journals.  She prides in being Pan-African and is committed to driving positive conversation about the African continent. In her free time, she hosts a podcast, Viewpoints with Brenda, which features conversations with African change-makers, influencers, professionals and entrepreneurs.

What do you do when life throws you a curveball? The setback that comes your way is overwhelming and indescribable. Yet, this episode reveals that you can overcome any setback. 

Today's guest: Tiran Jackson has gone through an incredible transformation and journey recently in his life.

Tiran has reached some of his lowest points imaginable, but despite this, found the courage and fortitude to not only withstand what life has thrown at him, but take it and become the epitome of what strength is, while inspiring others to overcome the challenges faced before them. His positive outlook and faith in God has driven his physical and emotional recovery allowing him to be capable of withstanding the other challenges that he never imagined before him.

This episode's conversation explores the role of empathy in building connection and understanding those around us. 

The conversation was shared with Alfredo Alberto, a Family and Community Health Extension Agent with more than 15 years of experience in this field. He has not only gained a wealth of knowledge but has gained a depth of love and compassion for his community. Alfredo believes Charles Spurgeon said it best, “the way to do a great deal is to keep on doing a little. The way to do nothing at all is to be continually resolving that you will do everything.”

This episode covers being fearless in every circumstance and circumstances don't dictate who you are. 

Cedric Edison is the guest on this episode. He travels and serves by sharing his story and life with young men and women; helping them acknowledge their fears, tap into their potential and take consistent, massive action toward recognizing and embracing their journey towards optimal physical, mental and emotional lifestyle through proper and necessary mindset shifts.

This episode marks the beginning of season 4 and the host, Muthoni, shares her thoughts. Muthoni expresses the importance of extending grace to yourself and others as it creates an environment of encouragement and support. Happy listening!

Thank you for listening and for being part of this journey. This season kicked off in mid-January 2021 and I’ve been sharing different thoughts and conversations with guests. I am grateful for the guests who took the time to be part of the show. I have learned from them and I hope you have too. A few conversations have stuck with me: Keeping your head above water because life will throw curveballs. By being honest about the season you are in, it helps you navigate through the challenging times. Additionally, get rid of the limiting beliefs and opinions, stand tall and don’t be afraid to make a change wherever you are. Don’t wait for someone to cheer you on. Start by believing in yourself and know that you are the change that you have been hoping for.

This wraps this episode and season! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening! I appreciate all of you.

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