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The Gray Zebra Podcast
by Roger Gray
For the introverts, the creatives, the dreamers and the doers. My name is Roger, a creative with a passion for sharing inspiration and creativity through self-expression and art. In this podcast I share ideas and thoughts that are helping me on my journey. I also share conversations with guests on their journey.
Episodes
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The Promise of Potential
We all start off as babies beaming with potential. What seems to happen as we age is that we forfeit our potential for practicality as we conform to life. On this episode I am reminding you of the innate capacity to grow and develop yourself into something substantial. Something you are proud of....
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Crypto For Apes with Ken Beda
NFTs and Cryptocurrencies have been making the headlines in the past months, with digital artist Beeple selling art worth millions and Bitcoins price surging. I linked up with a friend that had some skin in the game to talk about some of these topics. On this episode we talk about blockchain...
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Designing Your Destiny with Phoebe Ouma
Phoebe is a fashion illustrator based in Nairobi. Ever since I saw her Instagram profile I was drawn to her story. On this episode, I talk with Phoebe about how she came to be a fashion illustrator, how she found confidence as an artist, the significance of mentorship, how she landed a CNN…
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The Pluto Plateau
Whether you are in a rut, experiencing a creative block or believe you have reached a plateau, we can all agree the mind is at the center of our productivity problems. On this episode I talk about some ways we can think about our limitations and self-worth and how they can stunt or start our...
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Beckoning Breakthroughs
Just a little something to remind you to keep your head up even when drowning in adversity. There is a redeeming feeling when you emerge through tough challenges. You're a better person. More adept and more experienced. On this episode I talk about perseverance. Having the character to overcome...
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Imperfectionism
Perfectionism has deep roots in our psychology. It is our need for approval to fix our damaged sense of self worth that characterises the traits of perfectionism. In this episode, I look into research by University of York St John that determined that perfectionism is increasing over time. In my...
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The Con Of Conformity
Sometimes the safe decision isn't the best decision. On this episode, I talk about conformity. It's in our nature to find safety in the group, there is safety in numbers. However, we are not the hunter-gatherers our ancestors once were. We live in a modern age of vast opportunity and abundance of...
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Remembering Now
It's easy to get fatigued in your journey and be impatient for success while perhaps regretting decisions made in the past. Most times we find our minds caught in between the future and the past and this is what I wanted to talk about on this episode. Here, I bring you an idea of how we can think...
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Season 2 Opener: The Art Of Starting
Starting something isn't easy. On this season opener I begin by talking a bit about my struggles in starting the new season and the podcast as a whole. You can skip all that and go to 07:08 to get into the main topic of the day. Here, I give you 5 questions you can ask yourself before making the...
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Finding Forever
Forever ever? On this episode I'm talking about long term thinking that can help us make choices on a day to day basis. This same longterm mentality can impact major aspects of our lives such as our health, relationships, careers and a lot more. Is what you're doing right now something you can do...
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Over And Over Again
Repetition. The mother of learning. On this episode I share some research I read recently about how we learn and the role that repetition has in our acquisition of skills and knowledge. I wonder how many dreams I've let go of simply because I gave up too early. I'm sure you've let go of a few…
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2020 Wrap | 2021 Transition
This year was different! In all ways possible. On this episode I take you on a bit of my personal journey through the year and tell you how I'm thinking going into 2021. How can we take the challenges of 2020 and transform them into opportunities in the new year? What can we take with us and what...
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The Prophet Within
Did you know you possess the power of prophecy? On this episode I talk about the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy phenomenon. How our beliefs directly impact our reality. Our outlook on the world, how we look at ourselves and others, the stereotypes we subscribe to or the rumours we listen to have great...
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Your Subconscious Identity
What is the default template of your entire psychology? Are you a black sheep? We are not all couched into greatness at a young age like Venus and Serena Williams. Still, we have the powerful capability of transforming ourselves into being whatever we want to be. On this episode, I talk about how...
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Power of the Placebo
Can what we believe truly affect our reality, mentally, or even physical health? On this episode, I explore an interesting phenomena called The Placebo Effect. Many of our beliefs subconsciously dictate our perception of life and I like to think we have the capacity to make this a conscious…
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The Process of Becoming
We easily acknowledge someones accomplishments but seem to overlook someones development. We do it to our peers and we also do it to ourselves. Personal development is extremely underappreciated and in a social media world where vanity metrics are loosely tied to ones self-worth, this is only a...
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Live The Way You Feel with Sibo
If you had one shot or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted in one moment, would you capture it? or let it slip? On this episode I am joined by Zimbabwe rapper Sibo! Just recently released her very first single, I catch Sibo at the beginning of her musical journey. We go through…
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Chronicles Of Ridicule
Is it fear of failure stopping us from succeeding? Or is it the fear of the ridicule from failure? On this episode I talk about the thing that stops us from being ourselves, the fear of judgement, the fear of ridicule. Is it all in our heads? Palm Writing My demons are my friends -...
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Influencer For Change with Peter Moll
What's your definition of an influencer? Well, here is mine. On this episode I talk with Peter Moll. Recent winner of the Youth Of The Year Award 2020 for his work in Environment Conservation and Advocacy. I have been inspired by Peter for a while and I always wanted to get into the mind of the…
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Personal Progress In A Pandemic
Can you make progress in a pandemic? This is something I started asking myself when things started to go south. Work is increasingly hard to find while time has never been more available. On this episode, I go through four pillars for personal progress that are working for me. 1. Mental…
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Show Your Pain
Can we link sensitivity and trauma with creativity? On this episode, I talk about how we lose touch of our innate creativity as children when we grow up and life's traumas affect us. Is there a way artists can use art as therapy? Can you use creativity in your life to help you deal with your...
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The Process of Unfamiliarity with Irene Michuki Aka Unfamiliar Flair
On this episode I hang with graphic designer and musician, Irene Michuki Aka Unfamiliar Flair. You may look at this as a designers special. Irene and I talk about her agency life, how she got into design, minimalism as a philosophy and aesthetic, her music, making the most of being a...
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Podcasts & Wine with Melissa Mwende
On this episode, I am joined by Melissa Mwende. We talk about her how she came to be a certified wine expert, she takes us in-depth into a day in the life of a sommelier, how social media impacted her early career, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local industry, the emergence of wine...
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East African Kings with Mika Hirwa
On this episode I hang out with Mika Hirwa, Rwandese illustrator and comic book artist. I'm a big fan of his. You have to check out his comics KAMI and Rwoga. We talk about how we need an African marvel, he talks about his journey to becoming a professional illustrator, he shares his 5 rules to...
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The Gift of Creativity with Ruramai Musekiwa
On this episode I am joined by Ruramai Rudo Musekiwa, a creative designer from South Africa. We connected on Instagram a few months ago but it wasn't until recently when I heard her podcast that I had to reach out and ask her to feature on mine. We talk about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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Creative Professionalism with Koome Mwirebua
My good friend, Koome Mwirebua joins me as my guest on this episode. Koome is a VFX artist from Kenya that has co-founded the award-winning company Keyframe. On this episode Koome takes us through his journey from a student in Malaysia to a creative business owner in Kenya. He gives us tips on…
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A Philosophical Cypher with Ken Beda
I hang out with my pal Ken Beda on this one. Nothing really on the agenda. We just wanted to flow. Sort of like a cypher. We talk about a bunch of things, leaving agency life for entrepreneurship, opportunities online for Africans, spirituality, consciousness, plus much more, and we could've…
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Stay Inspired
On this episode I speak on inspiration and share some ideas with 5 steps on how we can cultivate an inspired state of being. It isn't as simple as binge watching a few motivational videos on YouTube. There isn't a quick way out of this. I go through our mind state, our goals, our habits, our…
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Social Justice
On this episode I try to talk on the social injustices that have been affecting Kenya and US. Recent outrage on racism and police brutality are questioning the establishment and demanding change for the affected communities. The status quo must change. It is up to you and I to contribute to this...
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Stop Seeking Validation
On this episode I talk about the way we seek validation from others and why it's important to only seek it from ourselves. We need to be our biggest support system so when all else fails, we can rely on ourselves. Perhaps a bit too stoic for some of you but I hope there's value. Follow Me!...
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Travellers Guide To The Universe with Sharon Maingi
On this episode I talk with Sharon Maingi. An adventurer and traveller with a unique outlook on life. We talk about a range of things from her passion for travel and adventure, intermittent fasting, content creation, challenges as an African traveller, among other things. It's a very chilled out...
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A Tribe Called Purpose With Bosco Anthony
On this episode I speak with Digital Strategist, Storyteller and International Speaker, Bosco Anthony. I first came across Bosco on Youtube through his powerful Tedx Talks keynote "Feeling Stuck" which prompted me to reach out to him. Months down the line we have become friends and he approached…
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Surrounding Yourself With The Right People
This episode is about who you surround yourself with and making sure you have the right people around you. They say you are who you surround yourself with and there is no lie there. Time to do a audit of your friends and correct your surroundings! Hope you like the episode. If you dodon't forget…
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Finding Peace Of Mind
On this episode I wanted to talk about how each of us can do a few things that can give us peace of mind in these uncertain times. So much happening around the world and in each of our countries, it's important to find some balance and peace in your mind. Hope you enjoy! Follow me! Instagram:...
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Pandemic: Calm in the chaos
As we all know by now, the world is facing one of its biggest challenges in a pandemic outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In this episode I try to reflect on whats happened in the last few weeks but my main aim of this episode is to spread caution, positivity and calm. I am not a...
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Have you tried meditation?
This episode I wanted to talk about the practice of meditation. I'm no guru but I will definitely say that meditation has been very helpful in my life. We all look for peace, balance and focus in our lives and meditation is a great tool to achieve this and much more. Hope you enjoy! Follow me!...
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Finding Your Passion
On this episode I talk about finding your passion. On the search for fulfillment and happiness, I believe doing something your passionate about is so important in this life. What usually happens is we find ourselves working through necessity and not fulfillment. Is this the best way to go about…
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Mamba Mentality - 8 Steps To A Winning Mentality
After the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, I felt so inspired by his legacy to create something that can highlight the key steps that made Kobe great, that can also make us great. So here are 8 steps to developing a winning mentality, a Mamba Mentality. Enjoy. Condolences to all those in the tragic...
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Being Yourself
I got a message the other day and someone asked me to speak on "being yourself while dealing with outside influences". So on this episode I talk about self-awareness. I believe self-awareness is the cornerstone to our very existence but before you can 'be yourself' you will have to sacrifice...
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Reward or Regret
Hey fam! On this episode I talk a bit about taking risks. Being youthful is the best advantage we have and while time is on our side we must take risks now or run the risk of living the rest of your life consumed by regret. If you find any nugget of gold on this episode don't forget to give us a...
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Embrace Your Awkward With Fedhi Channan
I hang out with my good friend Fedhi and talk about a bunch of stuff close to our lives, the loss of our mothers, finding creativity, the power of social media and a lot more! Quite an emotional episode so be ready for that, quite inspiring too and a bit of fun! Pardon for the sound, we had to...
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Planning for success
Here I share with you something that I have been learning recently, something I am experimenting on myself, which is to write what you're planning to accomplish. It is something I have observed people with success seem to do naturally and it's been brought to my attention as something everyone...
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Becoming a reader
Today, I'm proud to say that I'm a reader. However, I wasn't always. On this episode I go through my little history of books and reading. This is for those who have the desire to read but haven't yet taken the leap, do it, thank me later! Books mentioned (chronologically) Charlie And The…
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Start something
In this first episode, I talk about starting something. As an introduction I summarise what The Gray Zebra Podcast is to me and a few of the challenges I had starting it. I go through the typical phases: The initial spark of inspiration, overcoming mental barriers and taking the first step....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
For the introverts, the creatives, the dreamers and the doers. My name is Roger, a creative with a passion for sharing inspiration and creativity through self-expression and art. In this podcast I share ideas and thoughts that are helping me on my journey. I also share conversations with guests on their journey.
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For the introverts, the creatives, the dreamers and the doers. My name is Roger, a creative with a passion for sharing inspiration and creativity through self-expression and art. In this podcast I share ideas and thoughts that are helping me on my journey. I also share conversations with guests on...
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