U.I.

The Eccentrics with U.I.

Society EN ↓ 37 episodes

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. You are willing to share your failure(s) and how you rebounded from it/them. You can expect that e...

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Episodes

Conversation with DJ Delightt - Architect; DeeJay; Solo Traveller (Part 2) 15.04.2024 2:27:54

Episode 3 of Season 2. I am still consistent. I am very pleased with myself. Below are highlights of Part 2 of my conversation with DJ Delightt: The positives of being a female DJ. What makes a great DJ? Discussion on Afrobeats and the music we love respectively. Her solo travel experience in Jordan. Visiting Israel, Palestine and the West Bank. Dealing with her Mum's illness. Enjoy the conversati...

Conversation with Jori Sutton - Motorcyclist; Solo Traveller - travelled to 55 countries and counting. 02.04.2024 2:08:47

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 2. It is nice to be consistent again on publishing my conversations. Below are highlights of our conversation: The story of almost visiting Morocco and why it didn't happen? Being raised in Longview, Texas. How travel became a part of her life. Attending ESCP Business School in France. How she got introduced to motorcycles? Her first blog, The Tejana Abroad - https:/...

Conversation with Taylor Garrett - Global Leadership Coach; Peace Builder & Nomad 23.03.2024 2:07:15

It truly has been a while. I am glad to be back. I am sharing a conversation I had with Taylor Garrett. Below are highlights of our conversation. Dealing with a family setback and how it has shaped her life & career. Working with older folks and gaining their respect as a young lady. Handling and dealing with anxiety attack. How she got bitten by the travel bug? Her near death experience in Ma...

DJ Delightt - Architect; DeeJay; Solo Traveller (Part 1) 16.11.2023 1:10:53

Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today, I am delighted to be having a conversation with DJ Delightt. This is Part 1 of our conversation. Part 2 will be released shortly. Below are the highlights of our conversation for Part 1: How she stumbled into becoming a DJ? Managing social anxiety as a DJ. Handling negative attention as a female DJ. Enjoy Part 1 of my conversation with DJ Delight...

Lorna Joyce - Survivor; Flight Attendant; Entrepreneur (Part 2) 15.10.2023 2:24:37

Below are highlights of our conversation: how she got into the Airline industry? Check out Dadaab Refugee Complex . Period poverty. Challenge in running Binti Marvels. Article of her being profiled in The Star newspaper . Enjoy the show.

Lorna Joyce - Survivor; Flight Attendant; Entrepreneur (Part 1) 02.10.2023 2:15:14

Below are highlights of what we discussed: Her love for cats How her life changed after her Dad was brutally murdered. Living in Mokuru slum in Nairobi Her last days with her Mother. Adjusting to life with no parents and no sibling. Duking it out by herself in life. Enjoy the show.

Conversation with Nacho - Adventurer; Hitchhiker; Intuition Seeker & Mission Driven 22.07.2023 2:23:46

Below are the highlights of my conversation with Nacho: How to hitchhike? Nacho has hitchhiked more than 300 cars. How to design a personal silent retreat? "You cannot open someone's heart, if you don't open your heart" - Nacho Sharing 4 personal stories that he has encountered in his journey of life. Sharing his life mission. You can reach Nacho by e-mail (igagmol@gmail.com) or by IG (nachoaguera...

Conversation with Muambi - Extreme Athlete; Mountain Guide; Rock Climbing Instructor; Business Owner. 20.06.2023 1:58:45

Below are the highlights of my conversation with Muambi: How to increase grip strength? Working out for 6 hours in the gym. His relationship with his paternal Grandmother. The difficulties of being a sponsored athlete in Africa. Maisha Air Ambulance Cover Jaan Roose slacklining Cat & Mouse mountains in Samburu County, Kenya. Click here to watch the video. His encounters with a Leopard, a Hyena...

Conversation with Jan Uroda - Business minded & being self conscious. 05.06.2023 2:28:36

Below are the highlights of my conversation with Jan: The power of journaling. Growing up in Croatia and how that has shaped him. Self discovery leading to self awareness. What is Chakra? The evolution of Consciousness. Why he left Croatia and chose to make Spain home? The book that made a huge influence on him is 'Zero to One' by Peter Thiel & Blake Masters. Discussion on Psychedelics with a...

Conversation with Peter Kyle - Engineer turned Storyteller 13.05.2023 2:16:13

Below are the highlights of my conversation with Peter: How he got selected to be part of Your Best Life program? This program changed the trajectory of his career. The breakup of his romantic relationship. Carnaval de Socos Festival Coya His viewpoint of Africa after visiting Morocco, South Africa & Tanzania. Soul Surfer (Movie trailer) Smile Train Marathon in Berlin Lollapalooza Berlin Yes T...

Conversation with Ameet Lal - True Polymath (Math Wiz, Art Collector, Culinary Enthusiast, Realist Artist, Lover of all forms of Art etc) - Part 2 30.04.2023 2:22:48

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 Ameet:  Hyper Realism painting .  "I don't love Math, I am in an arranged marriage with Math".  Wild Wild Country - Documentary on Osho...

Conversation with Natacha Pennycooke - a Psychotherapist; a Keynote Speaker; a Workshop Facilitator; and a Corporate Consultant 13.04.2023 1:26:56

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 highlights of our conversation: What is Psychotherapy? How did she choose the field of Psychotherapy? Her focus is Trauma Therapy. What does that entail? Yours truly had an impromptu session with...

Conversation with Jigar Ganatra - a Nomad; a Polyglot; a Documentary Filmmaker; Founder of AFRISOS 03.04.2023 2:08:38

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 highlights of our conversation:  Sharing his love for Moshi (a town in Tanzania that houses Mount Kilimanjaro).  Being part of a travel program 'Your Best Life".  Creating hi...

Conversation with Lillian Mbeki - an avid traveller; a nomad; a hiker; a fitness enthusiast; and a spiritual seeker. 23.03.2023 2:59:01

This episode is sponsored by 3 Nuggers 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 highlights of our conversation: Her love for Cruise Ship travelling. Discussion on the 6 Wheel of Life: Finance; Fitness; Relationships; Career; Academics; and Spirituality. The Longevity Study...

Conversation with Monice Peter - an Actress on shows such as Supernatural, Bates Motel and The Good Doctor; a Playwright; a Writer-in-residence currently working on her second play 'Burnt Cork' 01.03.2023 3:23:19

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 highlights of our conversation: Her ancestral roots are Benin Republic and Togo. She found this via www.ancestry.com . Dealing with Self Love. The tools she uses to manage with self-love are: ...

Conversation with Ameet Lal - True Polymath (Math Wiz, Art Collector, Culinary Enthusiast, Realist Artist, Lover of all forms of Art etc) - Part 1 15.02.2023 1:55:26

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 Ameet: According to Ameet, there are 3 types of travelling: Long-term travelling; Relaxation travelling; and Vacation. He has visited almost 50 countries....

Conversation with Maureen Obara - a Scientist; an Executive Chef; a Social Worker. A lady that does not believe in limits. True Polymath. 03.02.2023 2:56:56

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 Maureen: Her love for old soul music and reading of books. Her methodology on reading a book. How the love of reading began for her? Some of the books on...

Conversation with Osse - a celebrated Landscape Photographer/Videographer. He is using his work to position Tanzania in the true image it deserves. 22.01.2023 3:04:38

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 Osse: A view of the Jacaranda tree . A view of Mount Kilimanjaro in Moshi & Mount Meru in Arusha. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro after partying the prev...

Conversation with Malibu 11.01.2023 2:01:30

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 Malibu: How he started InkedBiker (IG: @ink2bikes)? According to Malibu, the 3 addictions are Sugar, Starch and Salary. Ponder on that. Living in Rajast...

Conversation with E - Part 2 27.12.2022 2:15:15

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 E before listening to this episode. Below are the highlights of this conversation with E: Almost being crushed by a bus as a ch...

Conversation with Allen Simmons - Part 2 27.11.2022 1:39:46

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 tra...

Conversation with E - Part 1 19.11.2022 2:19:50

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...

Conversation with Sylvia Makario 13.11.2022 2:03:25

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 Uni...

Conversation with Caleb Okereke - Part 1 06.11.2022 1:49:21

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, Ques...

Conversation with Jeti Olaf 28.10.2022 2:24:00

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? an...