In this episode, I catch myself saying something I didn’t plan to say:

“I’m being a legend right now.”

And the more I think about it… the more I realise why.

I share an update on the real progress happening behind the scenes with TVET Workspace Africa, including the appointment of Alieu Jawo as Regional Managing Director across The Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau, and how this project is quietly turning into something far bigger than I ever imagined.

Along the way, there’s a fishing story from The Gambia, reflections on how this whole journey started from a simple bakery idea, and a look at how small moments can turn into movements when you just keep going.

This episode isn’t about plans on paper.
It’s about what happens when you’re actually in the middle of building something real.

If you’ve ever wondered how big things really start… this one’s for you.

Building something that matters comes with pressure nobody prepares you for.
This episode is about what it really feels like when the mission won’t let go.

In this episode, Jonny Bear opens up about the pressure, the responsibility, and the real emotions behind building the TVET Workspace Africa project — a vocational skills, engineering, and youth-development initiative across The Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau.

From late-night engineering call-outs to the realities of carrying a mission bigger than yourself, Jonny talks honestly about what it feels like to push forward when people doubt you, when the workload is heavy, and when the future demands tenacity.

This episode blends raw truth, humour, and that Bear Brigade spirit and a reminder that legends are made in the messy, imperfect moments.

If you’re building something, carrying responsibility, or trying to do work that genuinely matters — this episode is for you.

Follow Being a Legend, Not an Expert to stay part of the journey.

As the year comes to a close, this short episode is a moment to pause, reflect, and take stock.

Recorded on New Year’s Eve, it’s an honest conversation about personal growth, purpose, and mindset, touching on entrepreneurship, belief, and what it really means to keep going when things aren’t always clear.

No big promises. No resolutions. Just authentic motivation, perspective, and a reminder that building something meaningful happens one step at a time.

If you’re heading into the new year feeling uncertain, motivated, or quietly determined — this one’s for you.

Happy New Year.