Untethered Conversations

What does it mean to choose home when the world is calling?🇰🇪In this episode of Untethered Conversations, we sit down with Nairobi Thunder's Derrick Ogechi, a Kenyan basketball player who returned home and play the game he loves in the country he loves.Derrick opens up on the real sacrifices, building a basketball career in Kenya, and why Nairobi Thunder stands for something bigger than wins.For anyone who's wondered if home is enough: spoiler; it is.#NairobiThunder #DerrickOgechi #KenyanBasketball #HomecomingStory #BasketballMotivation #KenyaSports📲 Follow Untethered Conversations for more conversationsInstagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/untetheredconversations_?igsh=eWQ0czB1cnQ4MHhh&utm_source=qr⁠Tiktok⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredconversations_?_r=1&_t=ZS-93VOqFE1JRv⁠⁠Follow Liz Kisilu :Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizziekisilu?igsh=cHh1bTJyb2VjdmNh&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizziekisilu?_r=1&_t=ZS-94J5xgCpu4ILinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkisilu-jmt-coach

This week, we sit down with Muhammad Onyango; a founder who turned one of life’s toughest setbacks into his ultimate launchpad.From his early days working as a merchandiser to building two impactful businesses, Muhammad’s journey is rooted in resilience, bold reinvention, and relentless ambition.He is the founder of Next Level Marketing, a niche agency empowering halal hospitality businesses, and Umoja Marketplace Africa, an e-commerce platform connecting African commerce to the global stage.In this episode, we get into the real conversations:- What losing a job reveals about your true self- The hard lessons around money, responsibility, and family- Building from scratch and navigating uncertainty- The bigger vision behind his businessesThis is a conversation about pressure, perspective, and what it really takes to rebuild when everything changes.📲 Follow for more conversations on business, growth, and real-life journeysInstagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/untetheredconversations_?igsh=eWQ0czB1cnQ4MHhh&utm_source=qr⁠Tiktok⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredconversations_?_r=1&_t=ZS-93VOqFE1JRv⁠⁠Follow Liz Kisilu :Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizziekisilu?igsh=cHh1bTJyb2VjdmNh&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizziekisilu?_r=1&_t=ZS-94J5xgCpu4ILinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkisilu-jmt-coach

In this episode, Kelvin Kuria, Founder & CEO of the Commercial Club of Africa, shares insights on what it truly takes to succeed in sales. What is required to thrive, and the importance of developing hobbies that keep you balanced beyond work, Kelvin offers a thoughtful and raw look into the life of a sales professional.He also breaks down the difference between sales, commercial, and marketing, offering clarity on how these functions work together to drive business growth.Kelvin also takes us through the story behind founding The Kenya School of Sales; the gap he saw in the market and his vision to equip people with practical, real-world sales skills.Stay connected with Untethered Conversations beyond the mic:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/untetheredconversations_?igsh=eWQ0czB1cnQ4MHhh&utm_source=qr⁠Tiktok⁠ : https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredconversations_?_r=1&_t=ZS-93VOqFE1JRv⁠⁠Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/111702989/admin/dashboard/Follow Liz Kisilu:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizziekisilu?igsh=cHh1bTJyb2VjdmNh&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizziekisilu?_r=1&_t=ZS-94J5xgCpu4ILinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkisilu-jmt-coach

Sign Language wasn’t a career choice for Njeri Muchina, it was her first language.In this episode, Njeri Muchina shares her experience growing up with two Deaf parents and how Sign Language became her first language. From learning the sign alphabet from her father to discovering the broader Deaf community through a university project, this is a story of identity, accessibility, and purpose.We discuss:•⁠ ⁠Kenyan Sign Language•⁠ ⁠Serving the Deaf community•⁠ ⁠Innovation and inclusion•⁠ ⁠Rebuilding after losing her business and starting over in a new town•⁠ ⁠Raising confident children who live untethered.Stay connected with Untethered Conversations beyond the mic:Instagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/untetheredconversations_?igsh=eWQ0czB1cnQ4MHhh&utm_source=qr⁠Tiktok⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredconversations_?_r=1&_t=ZS-93VOqFE1JRv⁠⁠LinkedIn @ Untethered ConversationsFollow Liz Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizziekisilu?igsh=cHh1bTJyb2VjdmNh&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizziekisilu?_r=1&_t=ZS-94J5xgCpu4ILinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkisilu-jmt-coach

How do you turn a solo pavement pound into a city-wide movement? The founder of We Run Nairobi joins us to discuss the power of showing up; not just for yourself, but for your community. From the first marathon to a growing passion for all things movement & lessons learned along the way. We discuss what it truly takes to build lasting endurance and a culture of consistency.Stay connected with Untethered Conversations beyond the mic:Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/untetheredconversations_?igsh=eWQ0czB1cnQ4MHhh&utm_source=qrTiktok⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredconversations_?_r=1&_t=ZS-93VOqFE1JRv⁠Follow Liz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziekisilu?igsh=cHh1bTJyb2VjdmNh&utm_source=qr

What is one thing that your parents or guardians did, that made you feel loved?In this minisode, Tonee Ndungu describes how ADHD impacted his childhood though he knows that his parents did their best, years later his parents asked for forgiveness.Stay connected with Untethered Conversations beyond the mic: Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/untetheredconversations_?igsh=eWQ0czB1cnQ4MHhh&utm_source=qrTiktok⁠: https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredconversations_?_r=1&_t=ZS-93VOqFE1JRvFollow Liz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziekisilu?igsh=cHh1bTJyb2VjdmNh&utm_source=qr

He’s built companies, embraced failure, and championed innovation. He describes himself as an AI enthusiast & systems thinker. In this episode, we discover Tonee Ndungu beyond the buzzwords: his story as a leader, father, and relentless learner in a world driven by change.Stay connected beyond the mic: Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/untetheredconversations_?igsh=eWQ0czB1cnQ4MHhh&utm_source=qr⁠Tiktok⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredconversations_?_r=1&_t=ZS-93VOqFE1JRv⁠YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UntetheredConversations⁠Follow LizInstagram https://www.instagram.com/lizziekisilu?igsh=cHh1bTJyb2VjdmNh&utm_source=qr

Hey there! My name is Liz Kisilu, I am curious & passionate about personal development & leadership. In this pursuit I have created untethered conversations podcast; a space to learn & get inspired through practical examples from leaders who have gone through the journey of self discovery. Let’s untether together!Stay connected beyond the mic: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/untetheredconversations_?igsh=eWQ0czB1cnQ4MHhh&utm_source=qrTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredconversations_?_r=1&_t=ZS-93VOqFE1JRvYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UntetheredConversations