2025 WRAPPED is a reflective episode where I look back on the journey of this year - personally, creatively, and spiritually.

From launching The Kingly Podcast and recording 20+ episodes, hosting incredible guests, and building meaningful conversations, to navigating burnout, choosing rest, and returning with clarity and strength and others.

This episode captures key lessons on taking risks, embracing authenticity, reinventing yourself, and stepping out of my shell.

A candid year-in-review on growth, obedience, and becoming.

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Timestamps:

(0:25) - Congratulations finishing 2025

(1:10) - Start of 2025 was rough

(2:15) - Appreciation

(3:10) - Some Highlights for the Year!

(3:50) - Thirty & Intentional Living

(4:25) - Rest & Rejuvenate

(5:00) - My Virtual Hug

(5:55) - Shout out to My Guests & Listeners

(7:25) - My first Intļ Vacation

(7:53) - 20DaysofGratitude

(8:44) - Give us some ratings

(9:13) - Trust God completely

(10:06) - Out of my Shell & evolving

(10:45) - Prioritise Rest, Fun and People

(11:20) - Authenticity

(11:55) - The Power of Focus

(12:37) - Take risk and step out of comfort zone

(13:10) - What to come in 2026

(13:47) - Fill our Feedback form

(14:07) - Closing, See you in 2026

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Counting my blessings Instrumentals:

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Another Live Creative Mixer recorded in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 with my friend. We discussed the topic ‘Collaboration over Competition & Confidence in Your Craft’.

Talked through how creatives can thrive in today’s fast-evolving creative space. Explored the power of collaboration, mastering your craft, shared values, partnership etiquette, and knowing when to walk away from misaligned collaborations.

I personally shared my experience into building confidence in my work, navigating imposter syndrome, choosing consistency, committing to continuous learning, taking intentional risks, and leaning into community.

A timely reminder that creativity opens doors, but clarity, confidence, and collaboration sustain growth.

🎧 Listen, learn, and share

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Timestamp:

(0:08) - Talent wins Attention

(2:24) - Learn to Collaborate Smartly

(3:27) - Similar Values Create effective Collaboration

(6:23) - Know Your Role

(8:22) - Bring Value, Not Vibes

(10:26) - Observe Partnership Etiquette - Communicate Early & Clearly

(13:57) - Honour Timeline

(15:10) - Give credit, you won’t die

(17:35) - Collaborate when the vision excites

(18:54) - Walk away, When the energy keeps draining.

(20:15) - Share, don’t gate keep opportunities

(24:05) - Building Confidence in your Craft

(24:55) - Personal Story on Imposter Syndrome

(27:55) - Be Self Aware - Strength & Weakness

(31:11) - Consistent and Continuous Learning

(32:38) - Study People, Industry and Trends

(36:16) -Environment Shapes your confidence

(37:09) - Take a Risk to Grow

(37:35) - Community Creates Accountability

(42:52) - When to Sign a Contract for Collaboration - Q&A

(48:10) - Collaboration & Partnership - Q&A

(52:53) - Closing & Connect with us

In this special Creative Mixer session from Rwanda 🇷🇼, I teamed up with my friend Olawale for a practical and honest conversation on creativity as both a calling and a business. ‘Wale spoke on the business of creativity; discovering your creative superpower, moving from passion to profit, niching down, building scalable systems, and becoming a top-of-mind brand.

I shared insights on the creative process; why creativity is a learnable process, the role of structure and self-awareness, collaborating effectively, generating ideas, and navigating impostor syndrome. We had live Q&A and real-life conversations with creatives across the community.

This episode is for creatives who want clarity, confidence, and direction.

Listen in and stay tuned for the Kenya edition.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Welcome

(1:53) - Intro to Creative mixer

(3:00) - Business side of Creativity

(4:18) - Your creative superpower

(5:29) - From Passion to Profit

(8:00) - Niches Create Riches

(12:02) - Target mArket Reality

(16:50) - Scalling Smart with System

(18:40) - Build Good Business Relationships

(22:30) - Manage Skilfulness with Business

(24:14) - Own the Craft, Build a Legacy

(30:03) - Charging Correctly - Q&A

(27:18) - Building a Top of Mind Brand

(36:34) - Creativity is a Process

(39:30) - Business is Problem-Solving

(40:50) - Structure creates Professionalism

(42:54) - Be Self-Aware & Collaborate

(47:15) - How to Get Ideas

(50:56) - Dealing with Imposter Syndrone

(51:59) - Know what Inspire you

(52:59) - Outro

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