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 every guest have been vetted on this criteria and passed in flying colours. Enjoy the show.

The Eccentrics with U.I‪.‬ U.I.

    • Society & Culture

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 every guest have been vetted on this criteria and passed in flying colours. Enjoy the show.

    Conversation with DJ Delightt - Architect; DeeJay; Solo Traveller (Part 2)

    Conversation with DJ Delightt - Architect; DeeJay; Solo Traveller (Part 2)

    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 conversation.

    • 2 hrs 27 min
    Conversation with Jori Sutton - Motorcyclist; Solo Traveller - travelled to 55 countries and counting.

    Conversation with Jori Sutton - Motorcyclist; Solo Traveller - travelled to 55 countries and counting.

    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://thetejanaabroad.com/Her second blog, The Tejana Biker - https://thetejanabiker.com/Which is her favourite country that she has visited? A setback that occurred and how she rebounded from it.
    Enjoy the conversation.

    • 2 hrs 8 min
    Conversation with Taylor Garrett - Global Leadership Coach; Peace Builder & Nomad

    Conversation with Taylor Garrett - Global Leadership Coach; Peace Builder & Nomad

    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 Mauritania. Her time in Colombia spent with ex-FARC rebels. Her 3 book recommendations. What is her life purpose?
    Enjoy the show.

    • 2 hrs 7 min
    DJ Delightt - Architect; DeeJay; Solo Traveller (Part 1)

    DJ Delightt - Architect; DeeJay; Solo Traveller (Part 1)

    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 Delightt. Till next time, be kind to your neighbour.

    U.I.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Lorna Joyce - Survivor; Flight Attendant; Entrepreneur (Part 2)

    Lorna Joyce - Survivor; Flight Attendant; Entrepreneur (Part 2)

    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.

    • 2 hrs 24 min
    Lorna Joyce - Survivor; Flight Attendant; Entrepreneur (Part 1)

    Lorna Joyce - Survivor; Flight Attendant; Entrepreneur (Part 1)

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

    • 2 hrs 15 min

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