Episode Title: Beyond the January Hype

In this episode, we step away from the "New Year, New Me" slogans and get honest about the messy reality of personal change. Instead of listing grand, sweeping goals that fizzle out by February, I’m sharing my personal journey with sustainable growth and the shift from performance to presence.

• The "Why" Behind the Want: Why most resolutions fail because they are based on who we think we should be, rather than who we actually are.

• Systems Over Goals: A look at how I’m swapping rigid milestones for small, daily rituals that actually stick.

• The Grace Period: Navigating the why missing a day doesn’t mean you’ve failed the year.

• My Personal Focus: I’ll share specific areas I’m leaning into this year—not to optimize my life, but to enjoy it more.

"A resolution isn't a contract you sign with perfection; it's a conversation you start with your future self."

Whether you’ve already abandoned your list or you’re looking for a more compassionate way to grow, this episode is a reminder that you don't need a calendar flip to start fresh.

Episode Summary:As the clock winded down on 2025, we stepped away from the global headlines to look inward. This episode is a deep dive into the personal growth, pivot points, and quiet victories that defined the last twelve months.

We explore the transition from "hustle culture" to "intentional living," discussing how the challenges of 2025 reshaped our priorities and what it actually felt like to navigate a year of rapid change. Whether you hit every goal on your vision board or found beauty in the unexpected detours, this recap is a celebration of the human experience in 2025.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Big Shifts: Breaking down the most significant personal milestones and mindset changes.

• Lessons from the Lows: How the year’s toughest moments became the most valuable teachers.

• The "Small Win" Gallery: Celebrating the daily habits and minor joys that kept us grounded.

• Looking Ahead: Setting a theme—rather than just a list of resolutions—for the journey into 2026.

"2025 wasn't just a year on the calendar; it was a masterclass in resilience and rediscovering what actually matters."

In this special holiday "mini-isode," I step away from the usual format to share a heartfelt message of reflection, gratitude, and festive cheer. As the year draws to a close, this episode serves as a digital Christmas card to the entire listener community.

🎧 Episode Summary: Communication is Key: The Silence of the New StartIn this deeply personal solo episode, we explore the often-unseen challenges of settling in a new country where the local language feels like a locked door. I share candid stories of navigating daily life—from fumbling through grocery store interactions to the surprising isolation of professional settings—all while grappling with a significant language barrier.

Discover how these experiences, while initially frustrating, shed new light on the true meaning of communication. It's not just about grammar and vocabulary; it's about body language, patience, empathy, and the sheer effort of being understood. We'll look at the silent negotiations, the humorous miscommunications, and the small, hard-won victories that prove connection is possible even when the words aren't there.

Join me as I reflect on the essential role of persistence and community in breaking through the "silence" and transforming a daunting barrier into a bridge.

… Rest in Peace & Power to The Big Man Jakom 🙏🏽

Three months. That's how long your favorite (and only) host has been casually absent. Was it a dramatic fall-out with the sound engineer? A secret sabbatical in a monastery? Nope. It was probably just laundry. But whatever it was, the drought is over! In this highly anticipated "comeback" episode, your host finally stumbles back to the microphone, blinking at the studio light like a mole emerging after a long winter.

Get ready for some truly unpolished content, maybe a little residual panic, and the glorious realization that I still remember the login password. It's great to be back! (Seriously, please tell me I am still relevant.)

What did you miss the most about the podcast?

… sad way to come back to content creation but I weep for my country as it bleeds 🥲💔 we are in a dark age and the light we want to shine over us seems like a fantasy at this point … who will save us if not ourselves by standing against this oppressive regime… we should UNITE & CRUSH it from the legs to the little brain cells that make it function.

#TUJIKOMBOE ✊🏽🇰🇪

I arrived safely🫶🏽

on my way out…

things are moving fast & life is not getting any easier … LIFE UPDATES