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