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Fools & Dreamers Show

My name is U.I. I humbly describe myself as an eccentric. I love long-term travel. The book, Vagabonding is my lodestar. I have created 2 money making ventures. And due to my eccentric nature, I have had my fair share of failures. Lots of them to be exact. The criteria on being a guest on the show are: 1. You have a travelled a fair bit. I believe travel (especially long-term travel) is the best education. 2. You are business-minded. You have created a money making venture. Size is irrelevant. 3

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99:46

Conversation with Allen Simmons - Part 2

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/11/27

This episode is sponsored by 3 Nuggets Weekly. A weekly newsletter where I share 3 things that I found interesting and valuable the previous week. You can subscribe by visiting www.uiukpong.com. I would highly recommend that you listen to Part 1 of my conversation with Allen before listening to this episode. Below are the highlights of my conversation with Allen: A prophecy that changed the trajectory of his life. How he met his wife? The ultimatum his wife shared with him before they began building

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139:50

Conversation with E - Part 1

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/11/19

This episode is sponsored by 3 Nuggets Weekly. A weekly newsletter where I share 3 things that I found interesting and valuable the previous week. You can subscribe by visiting www.uiukpong.com. Below are the highlights of my conversation with E: * How he met his wife? And the words he uttered the first time seeing her. * How he and his then girlfriend (now wife) navigated the ups and downs of long distance relationship?* PSA: TRIBALISM in Africa is an endemic disease. it is silently killing us

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123:25

Conversation with Sylvia Makario

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/11/13

This episode is sponsored by 3 Nuggets Weekly. A weekly newsletter where I share 3 things that I found interesting and valuable the previous week. You can subscribe by visiting www.uiukpong.com. Below are the highlights of my conversation with Sylvia: How she got intrigued in the Space industry?Space Technology is divided into 2 groups: Upstream & Downstream. Check out Carnegie Mellon University Africa in Rwanda. Why did Carnegie Mellon University choose Rwanda as a site in Africa?How Hepta

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109:21

Conversation with Caleb Okereke - Part 1

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/11/06

This episode is sponsored by 3 Nuggets Weekly. A weekly newsletter where I share 3 things that I found interesting and valuable the previous week. You can subscribe by visiting www.uiukpong.com. Below are the highlights of my conversation with Caleb: Getting reconnected with his after 6 years.Losing Ruth on September 7 2019. Her death has affected him tremendously till date. Treat First, Questions Later Campaign. An article he wrote after the death of Ruth. His love-hate relationship with

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144:00

Conversation with Jeti Olaf

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/10/28

This episode is sponsored by 3 Nuggets Weekly. A weekly newsletter where I share 3 things that I found interesting and valuable the previous week. You can subscribe by visiting www.uiukpong.com. Below are the highlights of my conversation with Jeti: New York Underground train system vs London Underground train system vs Toronto Underground train system. Why did she embark on getting an MBA? and why in England and not Canada?Her experience in Adesoye College in Nigeria. Moving to Canada. Her time in

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145:51

Conversation with Kaya Piro

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/10/20

This episode is sponsored by 3 Nuggets Weekly. A weekly newsletter where I share 3 things that I found interesting and valuable the previous week. You can subscribe by visiting www.uiukpong.com. Below are the highlights of my conversation with Kaya: Her hair journey and transformation. Her experiences as a Bi-racial child and now as an adult. How skateboarding helped her during some challenging times. What is PC culture?Who is a hippie?How to eradicate lice from your hair according to Kaya?Sharing

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199:21

Conversation with Ninma Fearon

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/10/12

This episode is sponsored by 3 Nuggets Weekly. A weekly newsletter where I share 3 things that I found interesting and valuable the previous week. You can subscribe by visiting www.uiukpong.com. Below are the highlights of my conversation with Ninma: Growing up as a child of a religious leader. Attending Boarding school at the age of 5.The thought of having to make a decision of choosing an artificial leg at the age of 8. Dealing with osteomyelitis and recovering from it after 7 surgeries. Attending

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132:05

Conversation with Amandella Joseph

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/10/04

Below are the highlights of my conversation with Amandella: * How did her name come about? It is unique. * What is Stimming in the mental health arena?* What is a 'Physical Room'? Her advice on how to create one in your personal space. * Coast Mental Health in Vancouver, British Columbia & Prairie Institute of Expressive Arts Therapy in Calgary, Alberta. * The challenges of growing up in the smaller towns in Southern Alberta in the 90's. * Trust me, I never knew about the

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135:54

Conversation with Randy Quansah

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/09/27

Below are highlights of the conversation: * How did the red glasses and locs come to be a part of your identity?* His experience of being a Black 1st Generation Canadian and embracing his roots. * What compelled him to begin Kujo Kid Zone? * What is Orange Shirt day?* What did he learn from his past relationships? * How skydiving enabled him to surmount his fear of heights?* What fatherhood has taught him?If you want to learn more about Kujo Kid Zone Show, visit their YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

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114:16

Conversation with Hakeem (Lanre) Lawal

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/09/20

Below are the highlights of my conversation with Lanre: * His conversion from Islam to Christianity. * Learning to speak English at 15 years old. * The power of belief in a child. In his case, an English teacher and the Head of Distinct Medal College, Mrs. Adelakun. * The personality trait he adopted from his Mother. * Why and what has poetry taught him? * How did he choose Canada as a place to further his education?* Where is his Dad? * His struggles acclimatizing to life in Canada - academically

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109:41

Conversation with Elsie Wairimu

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/09/13

Below are the highlights of our conversation: * How she made the switch from studying Veterinary Medicine with government financial support to a Bachelor of Commerce and hustling to pay her fees? * She shares when and how she left Kenya for the first time to Germany and her experience. * Her experience visiting Slovenia, Croatia (especially the party scene in Croatia), Amsterdam in the Netherlands and Thailand (Bangkok & Phuket). PSA: if you enjoy shopping, visit Thailand according to her. * Why

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208:18

Conversation with Allen Simmons

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/09/05

Below are highlights of my conversation with Allen:* Educating us on the different Marines insignia* How and why he got into the Marines?* When did he find out that he was going to the Iraq war?* Watch the trailer '12 Strong' that he referenced during our conversation. * Experiencing the Iraq war in person * The Battle of Marjah - HBO Documentary. * Learn about the Pashtun tribe. * Discussing the coping mechanism(s) that he used to mask his mental health battle. * Being deployed to the

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141:16

Conversation with Wambui Gichobi

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/08/29

Below are highlights of the conversation: * Getting an update of the Presidential elections that occurred in Kenya. * How she conceived of the goal to travel to 197 countries? Check out the CNN article she referenced that inspired her on achieving this goal. * The security concerns of solo travelling as a woman. * Dig into Mario Rigby, the individual she referenced that walked from South Africa to Egypt. * Solo travelling or going with someone, which does she prefer?* Her advice on travelling in

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105:05

Conversation with Julie Obanda

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/08/22

Below are highlights of my conversation with Julie. * The places she visited in Spain. * Her ordeal trying to get a visa to the UK. Where in the world is her passport?* From Spain, she makes her way to Jordan for the first time. Knowledge Tip: Queen Alia was the 3rd wife of King Hussein. The Queen Alia International Airport was built in 1983 and named in her honour. Knowledge Tip: What is a Hamman as discussed by Julie?* You need to visit Petra in Jordan. Knowledge tip - It has been a UNESCO World

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126:47

Conversation with Wouter Visser

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/08/16

Highlights of my conversation with Wouter. * Becoming a certified Scuba Diver. He has logged about 11,000 dives. * Using Scuba Diving to travel the world. * Check out the works of Jacques Cousteau to learn more about the Underwater through his documentaries. * His recommendations on best places around the world to experience Scuba Diving. * His love for Scuba Diving with sharks and how to swim with them. * Why he didn't create a Diving School? * How and why he chose to move to Kenya in 2009? -

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80:28

Conversation with Akeem Haynes

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/08/10

Highlights of my conversation with Akeem. * His journey to becoming an Olympian.* Moving from Jamaica to Canada.* Life in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.* Transition to being a Motivational Speaker* Advice to anyone interested in becoming a Motivational Speaker* How he is building his company, AK Inspires?* Becoming an author. Latest book is Fear, Faith & Fruition. To connect with Akeem, his Instagram handle is @underdogakh; his podcast is 'Unscripted with Akeem Haynes'; his

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3:50

Trailer

Fools & Dreamers Show ·

2022/08/08

* Who is U.I. (very very very brief bio)?* Why The Eccentrics with U.I. was created? * Guidelines used to select guest for the show. * How to connect with U.I.?Visit www.uiukpong.com.Thank you for listening to this episode. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and leave a review. This helps the show to get noticed by others and enables the show to grow. Ahsante (thank you in Swahili) for your support. Stay curious. U.I.

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