salooon3 with Malik Shaffy

A hard conversation about the gap between social media clout and real business results, why followers aren't customers, and why "nobody supports local business" is often the wrong complaint.

I have a question that most entrepreneurs are too scared to ask themselves: if you stripped away your name, your logo, and every relationship that got you your first clients, would your business still deserve to win?

In this episode I break down why a compliment isn't a purchase order, why being busy isn't the same as being profitable, and why founders fall in love with their own solutions instead of listening to what the market is telling them, including a real story about a client who thought they needed a website but actually needed a brand identity first.

It's a hard listen if you're building something right now. But it might be the push you need.

Recorded at Wojo - Mövenpick Hotel Kigali

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I have a question that most entrepreneurs are too scared to ask themselves: if you stripped away your name, your logo, and every relationship that got you your first clients, would your business still deserve to win?

In this episode I break down why a compliment isn't a purchase order, why being busy isn't the same as being profitable, and why founders fall in love with their own solutions instead of listening to what the market is telling them, including a real story about a client who thought they needed a website but actually needed a brand identity first.

It's a hard listen if you're building something right now. But it might be the push you need.

Recorded at Wojo - Mövenpick Hotel Kigali

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We had our first-ever Ugandan guest and she did NOT come to play.

Esther Natukunda, is an influencer, entertainer, radio host at Energy Radio Uganda, cast member on Vibes & Visas, and one of the most unapologetically bold voices in East African entertainment.

We talked about EVERYTHING about how she is evolving in real time and taking no prisoners.

In this episode we discuss:

• What it really takes to survive as an entertainer in Africa
• Why authenticity is your biggest competitive advantage
• How to invest your influencer money (before it disappears)
• The truth about criticism, haters & online judgment
• Why Pan-African collaboration is the FUTURE

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Recorded at Kigali Multimedia Hub, Kigali, Rwanda

In this episode of Salooon 3, Malik sits down with Klein for a thoughtful and honest conversation about mental health, the struggles many people experience but rarely talk about openly.

Klein shares his personal journey navigating panic attacks, depression, and the process of seeking professional help. Together, Malik and Klein explore the realities of mental health conversations, the stigma that still exists around them, and the importance of support, empathy, and understanding.

Disclaimer: This episode is not professional medical advice, but a genuine conversation meant to create space for openness and reflection.

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People say Gen Z is ungrateful. Too expressive. Too sensitive. Too much.

In this episode, Malik and Audrey talk honestly about that label, and whether it’s actually true.

Is speaking up the same as complaining? Is setting boundaries the same as being disrespectful?

Maybe we’re not ungrateful. Maybe we’re just expressive.

Watch and tell us what you think.

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Dreaming is easy. Navigating life while protecting those dreams is the real work.

In this episode, Malik and Audrey have an honest conversation about leading your life with impact, even on days when you feel off track. They unpack the importance of support systems, why not everyone should hear your dreams, and how learning to listen, filter, and align advice can shape your journey.

They talk about persistence, consistency, communication, and the reality that no matter how hard you work, someone may always be working harder, and why that shouldn’t stop you. This episode is a reminder that growth comes with exposure, dreams need protection, and clarity comes when you choose direction over noise.

A must-listen for anyone navigating purpose, priorities, and becoming.

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"Transparency is like an investment to the future"

Mubuzima, ni byinshi bituma dukura, muri ibyo harimo kuba inyangamugayo, ndetse no kwigiria ikizere.

Iyo ubashije gukorana ibyo ushaka, ndetse binyuze mu mucyo, abantu biga kugendera ku murongo ubahaye.

Kurikira ikiganiro hagati ya Dida na Malik Shaffy, wigiremo byinshi.

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Muri iyo Episode, Dida umwe mu banyempano badasanzwe mu Rwanda, adusangiza urugendo rwe mu buhanzi.

Avuga ku mbogamizi yahuye na zo, intambwe z’ingenzi yateye, n’uburyo akoresha ubuhanzi bwe kugira ngo ahindure sosiyete no guteza imbere urubyiruko rw’abahanzi b’ejo hazaza.

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In this episode of Salooon 3, Malik Shaffy dives deep into the reality we often overlook: "Life isn’t a straight line."

It’s full of unexpected turns, sudden changes, and challenges that demand our adaptation. Through personal stories, insightful reflections, and practical wisdom, Malik Shaffy explores how embracing change and not fearing it, can transform the way we approach our goals, relationships, and daily choices.

This conversation is for anyone ready to see life with fresh eyes, navigate uncertainty with confidence, and discover the hidden opportunities in every twist and turn.

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What happens when you say “yes” just to avoid disappointing others, but end up disappointing yourself?

In this episode, Malik Shaffy unpacks the emotional weight of people-pleasing, the guilt we carry when we say “no,” and the powerful shift that comes when we start choosing ourselves.

This episode is your permission slip to protect your energy, honor your needs, and stop apologizing for it.

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