Just To Kick It Is A Blessing!

Keith Tupac Gatiramu

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This podcast is hosted by Keith Tupac Gatiramu. The podcasts focuses on sharing real life stories by real life people in all areas of life allowing them to grow mentally, emotionally and/or spiritually. Just To Kick It Is A Blessing means that life is a gift, no matter how hard it may get the fact that you are alive is a blessing.

Oct 28

S06E17: He Failed At Business Several Times. Now He's Building A Sausage Brand Publicly.

hat if your next business wasn't built behind closed doors, but in front of thousands of people watching your every move? In this episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, Keith Tupac sits down with Elvis Wanjohi, Kenyan content creator, entrepreneur, and founder of Perfect Bite, to explore business failure, grief, resilience, and the courage to start again. Elvis's journey hasn't been straightforward. After losing his father in 2017, he started a water bottling company to keep his father's vision alive. The business failed, and his subsequent herbs business also struggled. Despite holding a Finance degree from USIU and a Master's in Entrepreneurship, he discovered that some of life's most important business lessons can only be learned through experience. In 2020, following the failure of his herbs business, Elvis began creating content around his childhood love of food. He later joined the tech industry to support his family while continuing to pursue his creative ambitions. Today, he's building Perfect Bite, a sausage brand, in public; sharing the journey, the challenges, the first batches, and the orders with his audience. His sausages contain approximately 90% meat, with water and spices making up the remainder, without fillers or additives. But this conversation goes beyond sausages. It's about learning from failure, overcoming the fear of putting yourself out there, and having the courage to let people witness your journey before you know how it will end. In this episode, we explore: The business lessons Elvis wishes he'd learned in school. How losing his father shaped his entrepreneurial journey. Why his earlier businesses failed and what he learned. How one brand introduction video translated into orders. Why he chose sausages and what makes Perfect Bite different. The realities of building a business while juggling other responsibilities. How to start creating content even when you're afraid. Why building in public can change the way you approach entrepreneurship. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction02:33 - Lessons Life Taught Me That School Didn't06:42 - What Did It Feel Like to Go Viral?11:50 - Starting a Sausage Company14:57 - The Fear of Posting the Brand Introduction19:48 - When the Post Turned Into Orders20:44 - Why Sausages?25:37 - Making and Selling Out the First Batches27:47 - The Failed Businesses: Water Bottling and Herbs30:52 - The Reality of Doing Everything as an Entrepreneur34:09 - What Makes Perfect Bite Different?44:09 - School, University and Life Lessons49:23 - Why Food Content?53:54 - The Journey of Content Creation1:03:54 - Advice for Aspiring Content Creators1:06:39 - Parting Shot ABOUT ELVIS WANJOHI Elvis Wanjohi is a Kenyan content creator and entrepreneur building Perfect Bite while documenting the realities of business ownership. His journey is a reminder that failure doesn't have to be the end of the story. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Would you be willing to build your business in public and let people see your failures as well as your wins? Share your thoughts, and send this episode to someone who's trying to build something of their own. Follow Just To Kick It Is A Blessing for honest conversations about purpose, entrepreneurship, creativity, and the people behind the stories. #JustToKickItIsABlessing #ElvisWanjohi #PerfectBite #Entrepreneurship #BuildingInPublic #KenyanPodcast
Sep 30

S06E16: Do The Dots In Our Lives Really Connect? | Eric Averdung

Do you believe in coincidences, or do the dots of our lives eventually connect?Eric Averdung's story makes you wonder.From seeing photographs of lions on his childhood walls, to taking one of his first family holidays to the Maasai Mara, Eric developed a fascination with nature from a very young age.In this episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, Keith Tupac sits down with Eric Averdung, a photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller passionate about exploring narratives and telling stories that matter.Eric takes us through his journey; from starting a photography company with friends at just 12 or 13 years old, to his first job in the Mara, moving between different camps, spending four years in the wilderness, and eventually discovering documentary filmmaking.But his story doesn't stop there.After hitting a wall with photography, Eric found himself searching for something deeper. A documentary workshop opened another door. Just months later, he found himself shooting Ghost Elephants for National Geographic; an experience that became one of the defining moments of his creative journey.What You'll Learn In This Episode:• How Eric developed his love for nature at a very young age.• Why he started taking photography seriously again while studying in the UK.• How a message from a friend led to his first opportunity in the Mara.• What working and living in the Mara taught him about life.• How Eric transitioned from photography into documentary filmmaking.• The story behind shooting Ghost Elephants for National Geographic.• What happens when a photographer feels like they've hit a creative wall.• How working with major international brands shaped his career.• The importance of finding meaning and purpose beyond your work.• How nature, storytelling, and creativity can intersect.• What Eric believes the future might hold for his work.• Why the seemingly random moments in our lives may eventually connect.Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro01:46 – Journal Question: When Feeling Low, What Helps You Regain Strength & Motivation?02:31 – Working With Some Of The Biggest International Companies03:32 – Shooting The Documentary: Ghost Elephants05:52 – My First Connection With Nature07:19 – My First Connection With The Camera07:37 – Educational Background10:00 – The Year That Changed My Life15:13 – My First Job In The Mara19:34 – Moving To Another Camp In The Mara: Ishara20:25 – What Shooting In The Mara Taught Me About Life27:10 – My Journey Into Documentary Filming32:38 – Hitting A Wall With Photography35:20 – Shooting Content For Various Brands36:18 – Finding Meaning & Purpose In Life40:14 – What Does The Future Hold?43:39 – Parting ShotIf you've ever wondered whether the random moments in your life are actually leading somewhere, this conversation is worth watching.💬 Do you believe in coincidences, or do you believe that the dots in our lives eventually connect?Tell us in the comments.👍 Like the episode if you enjoyed the conversation.🔔 Subscribe to Just To Kick It Is A Blessing for more conversations about life, purpose, creativity, business, and the people shaping the world around us.📤 And share this episode with someone who is currently trying to figure out where their own dots are leading.Because sometimes, you don't understand the journey until you look back.#JustToKickItIsABlessing #EricAvendung #NationalGeographic #GhostElephants #Photography #DocumentaryFilmmaking #Storytelling #Kenya #MaasaiMara #Conservation #Creativity #Purpose #KenyanPodcast
Sep 16

S0615: How I Built Daily Pessa While Working As A Lawyer | Fahad Khalif

What happens when a lawyer decides to build one of Kenya's most exciting fashion brands?In this episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, Keith Tupac sits down with Fahad Khalif, Creative Director and Founder of Daily Pessa, while also working as an advocate by day.Fahad's story is one of creativity, discipline, identity, and the courage to build something that doesn't fit neatly into one box.He opens up about growing up, the business lessons his father and brother taught him, why he chose to study law, and how his legal background continues to influence the way he thinks about creativity and even the designs he creates.We also go behind the scenes of Daily Pessa; from creating his first designs and finding inspiration for the name, to understanding why the brand has multiple logos, restructuring the business, and eventually moving the brand to the UK and then back home.But building a fashion brand isn't always glamorous.Fahad shares the principle behind his decision not to pay himself from Daily Pessa, how he navigates the bad days in business, what he's learned from building the brand, and why so many people misunderstand what it really takes to succeed in the fashion industry.Perhaps the most interesting part of the conversation is the tension between his two identities:Lawyer or fashion designer?And whether he even needs to choose.This is a conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, fashion, personal identity, business discipline, failure, and building something of your own.What You'll Learn In This Episode:• The biggest business lessons Fahad learned from his father and brother.• Why he chose to pursue law and why understanding the law matters for everyone.• How his legal background influences his creative work and fashion designs.• How Daily Pessa was created and what inspired the brand's name.• The story behind Fahad's first designs.• Why Daily Pessa has several different logos.• What people misunderstand about the fashion industry.• Why Fahad made the decision not to pay himself from the business.• How he navigates the difficult days of entrepreneurship.• What to do when you're scared of failing.• The biggest lessons he's learned from building a fashion brand.• The challenge of choosing between different identities and careers.• Why creativity is one of the most powerful things we can develop.Episode Chapters:00:00 – Intro01:19 – Journal Question: Boundaries I've Set To Have Time To Relax02:14 – Something Most People Get Wrong About Me03:48 – Childhood04:48 – The Greatest Business Lesson My Father Taught Me06:11 – The Greatest Business Lesson My Brother Taught Me07:33 – Educational Background09:00 – Why I Decided To Pursue Law11:01 – Why Everyone Needs To Understand The Law12:19 – How Law Influences Some Of My Designs15:22 – The Creation Of Daily Pessa20:02 – My First Designs21:31 – The Inspiration Behind The Name Daily Pessa24:14 – Why We Have Several Logos26:32 – Understanding Fashion Behind Design29:06 – Restructuring & Moving The Brand To The UK33:14 – The Principle For Not Paying Myself From Daily Pessa35:30 – Navigating The Bad Days In Business38:30 – Advice To Someone Scared To Fail42:49 – The Greatest Experience Behind Building A Brand43:40 – What Most People Fail To Understand About The Fashion Industry49:09 – Identity Competition: Fashion Designer Vs Lawyer50:29 – The Power Of Creativity56:28 – Parting Shot58:45 – The Drop Of The Shirts1:01:28 – Just To Kick It Is A Blessing#JustToKickItIsABlessing #FahadKhalif #DailyPessa #KenyanFashion #KenyanEntrepreneurs #FashionEntrepreneurship #Creativity #PersonalBranding #Entrepreneurship #KenyanPodcast #AfricanFashion #BusinessInKenya
Aug 13

S06E14: He Lived On The Streets. Then He Changed 29,000 Lives | Sifa Favor

What happens when someone who once lived on the streets decides to dedicate his life to helping the very people society often chooses not to see?In this powerful episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, Keith Tupac sits down with Sifa Favor, founder of Faces Of Street Kids Africa, a philanthropist who has spent more than 15 years working to feed, rescue, and transform children living on the streets.Sifa started this journey in 2009. Since then, he has helped feed more than 40,000 people and contributed to transforming the lives of approximately 29,000 street-connected children.But the numbers only tell part of the story.Sifa knows the streets because he lived them.In this deeply personal conversation, he shares how he ended up on the streets, what life was really like there, the time he was beaten nearly to death, and how he once walked more than 70 kilometres from Kitale to Eldoret.He also explains something many people don't understand: why some children return to the streets even after being rescued.The conversation goes much deeper than street children and philanthropy. Sifa reflects on poverty, trauma, education, human dignity, betrayal, purpose, and what it takes to keep serving people when the work becomes difficult.He shares the story of paying someone's secondary school fees while he was still in primary school—a glimpse into the conviction to help others that has followed him throughout his life.And perhaps most importantly, he challenges the way we think about children living on the streets.They are not simply "street kids."They are human beings with stories, dreams, trauma, families, and potential.This is a conversation about what happens when your greatest pain becomes connected to your greatest purpose.What You'll Learn In This Episode:• What life on the streets is really like from someone who experienced it firsthand.• How Sifa ended up living on the streets.• The story of surviving a brutal beating that nearly cost him his life.• Why he once walked over 70 kilometres from Kitale to Eldoret.• Why some children return to the streets after being rescued.• What convinced Sifa to dedicate his life to working with street-connected children.• How Faces Of Street Kids Africa began.• The realities and challenges of running a humanitarian organization.• How betrayal tested him during his journey.• The success stories that continue to make the work worthwhile.• What most people misunderstand about children living on the streets.• What Sifa wishes more people understood about poverty and street-connected children.• Why purpose sometimes comes from the very places that once caused us pain.Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro01:35 – Journal Question: Recent Challenge That's Taught You Something Valuable03:22 – A PhD Holder Finds Himself On The Street06:40 – Faces Of Street Kids Africa08:04 – How I Ended Up On The Streets11:07 – Life On The Streets14:39 – Beaten Close To Death19:30 – Walking From Kitale To Eldoret — Over 70 KMs22:54 – Why Street Children Run Back To The Streets After Being Rescued27:50 – While I Was In Primary, I Paid Someone's School Fees In Secondary34:12 – A Conviction To Stay In The Streets40:36 – A Day In A Street Child's Life42:11 – Starting Faces Of Street Kids Africa48:15 – What Running Such An Organization Has Taught Me55:58 – Life Is A Frequency59:36 – Betrayal: A Tough Time Running The Organization1:01:06 – Success Stories1:04:30 – What People Don't Understand About Street Kids1:07:27 – What I Wish People Knew More1:09:51 – What's Making You Say "Just To Kick It Is A Blessing?"1:10:34 – Parting Shot👍 Like the episode.🔔 Subscribe to Just To Kick It Is A Blessing. #JustToKickItIsABlessing #TheFaceOfStreetKids #StreetKids #Inspirational #Motivational
Jul 29

S06E13: Why Left Soundcity Radio To Build A Business | Kavisa Katiku

What does it take to walk away from the security of a steady career and bet everything on a dream?In this episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, Keith Tupac Gatiramu sits down with Kavisa Katiku; creative entrepreneur, founder of KK Media House, and one of Kenya's leading voices in social-first marketing. This is more than a conversation about business; it's about identity, courage, and building a life that aligns with your purpose.From her early days as a radio presenter at Soundcity Kenya to becoming an award-winning content creator and building a female-led creative agency, Kavisa shares the highs, the setbacks, and the lessons that shaped her journey. She opens up about leaving comfort behind, navigating entrepreneurship, and discovering that some of the greatest opportunities come when you're willing to trust yourself.The conversation also explores the future of marketing in Africa. Kavisa explains why entertainment has become one of the most powerful marketing tools, why authentic personal branding is no longer optional, and why businesses that build genuine communities will always outperform those that simply chase attention. She also leaves us with a timely reminder: if we want Kenyan businesses to thrive, we must intentionally choose to support one another.Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, marketer, content creator, or simply someone trying to find the courage to pursue your own path, this episode is packed with wisdom that will challenge the way you think about success, branding, and purpose.What You'll Learn In This Episode:• Why Kavisa left her career in radio to build her own business.• The mindset shifts that transformed her over the past six months.• What winning the IKWA Digital Content Creator award really meant to her.• The realities of building KK Media House from the ground up.• How to build a powerful personal brand that creates opportunities.• Why entertainment is changing the future of marketing.• The importance of building communities instead of simply growing audiences.• Lessons on balancing ambition, relationships, and personal growth.• The biggest challenges every entrepreneur should expect.• Why supporting Kenyan businesses is more important than ever.Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro02:38 – Journal Question: Mindset Shift Over The Past 6 Months06:20 – Most Impactful Digital Content Creator Of The Year (IKWA)07:37 – What Winning The Award Meant To That Little Girl09:52 – Where Did The Journey Begin?11:56 – Studying Sociology13:44 – My First Job: Marketing Manager At Boda Boda Radio Station15:28 – Her Journey As A Radio Presenter24:55 – Why Quit Radio?31:16 – Advice On Balancing Different Things33:57 – Family & Friends Are Important40:46 – Building KK Media House51:54 – Ups & Downs Of Running A Business58:43 – What The Journey Taught Me About Myself1:03:40 – Parting Shot1:05:04 – What's Making You Say "Just To Kick It Is A Blessing?"If this conversation challenged you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective, we'd love to hear from you.💬 Comment below: What was your biggest takeaway from Kavisa's journey?👍 Like this video if you enjoyed it.🔔 Subscribe to Just To Kick It Is A Blessing for more conversations that TIME. Conversations that (T)each, (I)nspire, (M)otivate & E(Entertain). 📤 Share this episode with someone who's building a business, chasing a dream, or needs the reminder that it's okay to bet on themselves.Because sometimes, all it takes is one conversation to change the direction of your life.
Jun 20

WHAT MOTHERS REALLY MEAN TO THEIR SONS | JUST TO KICK IT WITH MUM

In this short film, we explore the powerful bond between mothers and sons, and the lessons that last a lifetime. From respect and kindness to patience and love, mothers play a unique role in shaping the men their sons become.This story is a reminder that behind every man is the influence of a mother who showed him what love, sacrifice, and strength truly look like.👉 Share this with someone who has been shaped by their mother’s love.👉 Comment below: What is the one lesson your mother taught you that has stayed with you forever?
Jun 16

S0609: Most Of You Don't Like Alcohol. You're Just Running Away From Something | Jazzani Minae

He didn’t have a drinking problem… he had an identity problem.Meet Jazzani Minae; a brand strategist and founder of Zerentiy, a place deeply personal to him because it represents the peace he found after one of the darkest seasons of his life.In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Jazzani opens up about: Why he started drinkingThe hidden void he was trying to fillHis journey through rehab… and relapseThe health scare that changed everythingAnd the moment he chose to quit alcohol for goodBut more than that…this is a story about identity, abandonment, healing, and intentional living.One of the most powerful revelations?Therapy helped him uncover a truth he had buried for years; how deeply abandoned he felt by his own family.If you’ve ever used something to escape…If you’ve ever felt lost…If you’ve ever questioned who you really are…This conversation is for you.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro01:30 – Journal Question: What Do You Feel Like You Learnt A Little Too Late?02:38 – What Would Someone Be Shocked About Your Previous Life?03:54 – What Was Alcohol Doing For You?07:04 – How Do You Know You’re Out Of Control?08:52 – Hitting Rock Bottom13:51 – What Was Alcohol A Symptom For?17:25 – The Cost Of His Absent Father19:20 – Who Were You Without Alcohol?22:35 – Going To Rehab31:41 – Changing Your Perspective33:20 – First Night In Rehab37:20 – What People Get Wrong About Rehab39:45 – Biggest Lesson From Rehab41:29 – Life After Rehab46:38 – The Relapse47:34 – Starting Therapy48:50 – What Therapy Revealed57:14 – Intentional Living1:00:03 – Dealing With Bad Days1:03:48 – Advice For Those Struggling1:06:55 – Parting Shot
May 27

S06E11: He Went Blind Overnight… Then Became a 3x World Record Holder | Henry Wanyoike

From losing 95% of his sight overnight… to becoming a Paralympic champion and triple world record holder.In this powerful episode, we sit down with Henry Wanyoike, one of Kenya’s greatest athletes, as he shares his unbelievable journey of resilience, faith, pain, purpose, and perseverance.At just 21 years old, Henry suffered a stroke that left him almost completely blind. What could have ended his dreams instead became the beginning of one of the most inspiring athletic journeys in history.From battling suicidal thoughts, learning how to navigate life again at Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind, to winning Paralympic gold medals and breaking multiple world records; this conversation is a masterclass in mental strength and purpose.This is more than a sports story.This is a story about refusing to give up.🏅 Highlights From Henry Wanyoike’s Journey:• Paralympic Gold Medalist• Triple World Record Holder• T11 Visually Impaired Athlete• Broke the marathon world record twice within 8 days• One of Kenya’s most celebrated athletes⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 02:23 – Journal Question: How Do You Talk To Yourself, And How Can You Talk Kinder To Yourself? 05:43 – Early Years 09:08 – Losing Sight 12:20 – Rehabilitation Journey 13:45 – What Prevented You From Committing Suicide? 17:35 – Journey In Machakos Technical Institute For The Blind 19:15 – Getting Back Into Running 22:27 – His First Race: Sydney Paralympics 34:25 – Coming Back To Kenya After Winning His First Gold Medal36:09 – World Championships 37:43 – How Did It Feel To Break Several World Records? 40:25 - Challenging Those Who Can See 42:21 - Running Marathons & Breaking Records 49:06 - If You Had A Chance To Go Back, Would You Choose To Have Your Sight? 54:29 - What Would You Tell Henry That Was Depressed And Thought The World Was Over? 59:42 - Advice To Someone Going Through A Rough Patch 1:06:08 - Final Words 1:10:27 - What's Making You Shout Just To Kick It Is A BlessingIf this episode inspired you, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more powerful conversations.#HenryWanyoike #Paralympics #Motivation #Inspiration #Kenya #Podcast #WorldRecordHolder #MentalStrength #DisabilityAwareness #JustToKickItIsABlessing

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This podcast is hosted by Keith Tupac Gatiramu. The podcasts focuses on sharing real life stories by real life people in all areas of life allowing them to grow mentally, emotionally and/or spiritually. Just To Kick It Is A Blessing means that life is a gift, no matter how hard it may get the fact that you are alive is a blessing.

Creator

Keith Tupac Gatiramu
Years Active

2020 - 2026
Episodes

106
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Explicit
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