Alistair Mokoena, Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Mastery (Eps #65)

Feb 5, 2025 |

Written by Ayob Vania This episode of Listen To Your Footsteps is not just a conversation - it’s a masterclass in living a life of purpose, impact, and self-mastery. Host Kojo Baffoe and Professor Alistair Mokoena take listeners on a deeply reflective journey that is both inspiring and actionable. Alistair’s story - from growing up in a family of entrepreneurs to becoming a corporate leader, professor, and author - is a testament to the power of deliberate planning, self-awareness, and the pursuit of significance. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to navigate their career,...

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Reflecting on Salamina Mosese, Resilience, Reinvention, and Representation (Eps #64)

Jan 29, 2025 |

Written by Ayob Vania What makes the conversation between Salamina Mosese and Kojo Baffoe so compelling is the authenticity and richness of the dialogue. The episode is a tapestry of personal reflection, cultural navigation, and professional growth, all interwoven with wit, vulnerability, and insight. Whether you're a creative, a parent, or someone simply navigating the complexities of life, this episode is filled with profound lessons. Here are some of my key takeaways from the conversation and why they matter: Adapting to Change and Navigating Multiple Worlds "I was constantly navigating...

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Taryn Gill, The Imperfect Path to Success – Telling Stories, Building Brands (LTYF Podcast #63)

Jan 22, 2025 |

Written by Ayob Vania Taryn Gill ’s conversation with Kojo Baffoe is more than a podcast episode - it’s a manual for those seeking to align their personal and professional lives authentically. What sets this conversation apart is its balance of practical insights and heartfelt reflections. Taryn’s honesty about the highs and lows of her journey, combined with Kojo’s ability to draw out profound moments, makes this episode a must-listen for anyone striving for reinvention, connection, and growth. Here are seven key takeaways, enriched with reflections on why they matter and how to implement...

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Fortune Masina – Hip-Hop, Life, and Wisdom of Experience (#62)

Jan 20, 2025 |

Written by Ayob Vania This conversation on the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast with Fortune Masina is a rich exploration of hip-hop's influence, his personal evolution, and the profound lessons life has to offer. It’s not just a dialogue; it’s an invitation to reflect on how art, culture, and community shape who we are. Whether you're a hip-hop enthusiast, a parent, or someone navigating their purpose, there’s something here for everyone. Fortune’s candid reflections on his journey - from his early days in music to his evolution as a father and creative - are deeply inspiring. His insights...

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Writing for the sake of writing

Sep 9, 2024 |

On Thursday, 15 September, 2005, at 09:20am, I posted my first blog post on my Infinite Pursuit blog on Blogger. It was titled in the beginning. Since then, I have written countless words and shared on the internet, in one form or another. The 'why' has been less of an evolution and more of an erratic, sometimes frantic, internal debating, veering from building my writing chops to putting myself out there for work (ie. promotion and marketing of my writing services) to 'why not?!' A few months after that post, I posted my first post on a second blog - Imperfect Poetry - I started, also...

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Embracing Non-Linear Paths: Building a Life, Not Just a Career

Jan 31, 2024 |

While the world has changed a great deal, we seem to be struggling to find new ways of living. The typical path from birth feels linear - kindergarten, primary school, high school, university, job, career, live life when we retire. Over the last 30 or so years of my working life, I have bounced between multiple, often unrelated industries, with writing at the core. Writing stemmed less from my studies and more because it is something that I enjoy doing occasionally, and then I put the work into the craft. It doesn’t hurt that I'm relatively decent at it, from articles and poetry (for a...

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