Revenge of the forsaken gods

Andrew Balongo Opere

This podcast is hosted by Andrew Balongo Opere who seeks to uncover lost wisdom not taught by parents, school or society through exploring books, movies and conversations and use the insights to live life to the fullest. Trying to find out what beliefs, attitudes and behaviors allow you to bring your passion to life, find inspiration and overcome challenges are some of the themes explored in the podcast. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Go to https://revengeoftheforsakengods.home.blog/ to download resources from the show

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Episodes

Fear Of The Unknown Stops You From Reaching Greatness with Anthony PW Wachira | RFG25
Oct 5 2023
Fear Of The Unknown Stops You From Reaching Greatness with Anthony PW Wachira | RFG25
Fear of the unknown prevents you from trying, and stops you from reaching your greatness shares Anthony Wachira, a transitions coach who helps individuals and teams make their transitions smooth, figure their value and thrive.He shares a powerful question that can if you can answer will help you take the steps to embracing walking forward into the unknownHe addresses the doubts, challenges that surround your career, relationships and/or financial situation and offers guidance on how to navigate this season of life and move into the next phase of your life.In the Part 1 of the conversation, we covered several key topics including:[Pursuing a degree that the parents wanted and the lessons learnt] [What I learnt from my mentor and my hater][Why younger generation aren't listening to parents' advice]To catch up on what you missed, listen here: https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/bc27bdba-d76c-435a-a65b-db99386a62b5/stream.mp3In todays episode, we cover how he got burnout from not dealing with grief from multiple deaths in the familyHow working at a multinational gave him his coaching skillsand 3 things that hold people back and what to do to overcome themamongst other topics Connect with Anthony PW Wachira:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apwachira...Follow Andrew Balongo OpereTWITTER: https://twitter.com/operetarINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/operetarFACEBOOK: https://web.facebook.com/andrew.opereFollow Revenge of the Forsaken GodsTWITTER: https://twitter.com/revengefgodsINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/revengefgodsFACEBOOK: https://web.facebook.com/revengefgods
Monetize Your Professional Expertise Today with Coach Betty Mwaura | RFG 23
Sep 7 2023
Monetize Your Professional Expertise Today with Coach Betty Mwaura | RFG 23
Many professionals have expertise that they don't know how to monetize beyond their salary, shares Coach Betty Mwaura, business coach and corporate trainer of Royalle International.In Part 1, we explore how she wanted to become a lawyer and things didn't go according to plan, how she found out how her salary was going to help her achieve her dreams in 10 years, as opposed to 5 years and what she did afterwards to change things aroundFollow Coach BettyFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CoachBetty1INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/coach_betmahTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/betmah1(TWITTER) / X: https://twitter.com/bethmainahWEBSITE: https://theampacademy.com/WHATSAPP: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpOxadBWFdIDC31LZK495pFollow Andrew Balongo OpereFACEBOOK: https://web.facebook.com/andrew.opereINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/operetarTWITTER / X: https://twitter.com/operetarFollow Revenge of the Forsaken Gods**FACEBOOK: https://web.facebook.com/revengefgodsINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/revengefgodsTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/revengefgodsTWITTER / X: https://twitter.com/revengefgodsIf you got one takeaway from this interview, Please do share in the comments section, Instagram or TwitterIf you found this podcast insightful in any way, Give us a good rating where you listen to your podcastsIf you think someone would benefit from this information, Please share with a friend. Thank you for listening and have a great week!!Remember to subscribe and like as it helps the podcast grow
Rising Above Addiction: I Went To Rehab To Save My Marriage - Fareed Diamond Khimani | RFG22
Aug 15 2023
Rising Above Addiction: I Went To Rehab To Save My Marriage - Fareed Diamond Khimani | RFG22
How does one get the courage to overcome addiction to substances? In this episode, we explore Fareed's Khimani's journey from addiction to recovery, how one who is addicted can get help and what can friends, family and colleagues do to support or help someone they know is addicted. He is a Kenyan radio host on the morning show at Capital FM, and also recently a substance abuse counselor who is vocal about his journey and helping others needing help with battling addictions to substances.What We Discuss With Fareed00:00:00 Trailer00:01:30 Introducing the guest00:03:06 Fareed Stood Me Up00:06:42 When did you become addicted to substances00:10:05 How did your day look like at work while intoxicated?00:18:40 How we soothe ourselves when our emotional needs are not met00:23:30 When did you decide go to rehab?00:28:14 Why is it important to cry?00:31:50 What is Emotional Sobriety?00:34:55 When did you trust your gut and it was wrong?00:37:04 Looking back was it the right decision? 00:38:12 How do you support someone who is an addict?00:43:25 Insights from your time in rehab00:48:32 Tips from the 12 step program to help you after relapse 00:54:33 3 things you have learnt about yourself through the addiction process00:56:42 What do you wish you could tell your dad, now that you are a father00:57:55 Recommend 3 Books00:58:41 Recommend 3 Movies00:59:07 Recommend 3 Songs00:59:31 Why did you recommend the books?01:01:53 Last words to mum, wife and kids01:03:31 Words of advice to addictsIf any part of this conversation inspires you, pleaseSubscribe, like and share**Follow Fareed****FACEBOOK**: https://web.facebook.com/fareed.khimani.9**INSTAGRAM**: https://www.instagram.com/fareeddiamondkhimani/**TWITTER**: https://twitter.com/FareedKhimani**Follow Andrew Balongo Opere****FACEBOOK**: https://web.facebook.com/andrew.opere **INSTAGRAM**: https://www.instagram.com/operetar **TWITTER**: https://twitter.com/operetar **Follow Revenge of the Forsaken Gods** TWITTER: https://twitter.com/revengefgods INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/revengefgods FACEBOOK: https://web.facebook.com/revengefgods If you got one takeaway from this interview, please do share in the comments section, Instagram or Twitter If you found this podcast insightful in any way, give us a good rating where you listen to your podcasts If you think someone would benefit from this information, please share with a friend. Thank you for listening and have a great week!!Remember to subscribe and like as it helps the podcast grow
RFG19 | Discover the Surprising Good and Bad of Kenya via Black American Eyes with Brittney Caldwell
Oct 11 2022
RFG19 | Discover the Surprising Good and Bad of Kenya via Black American Eyes with Brittney Caldwell
What would cause someone to pack their bags and move to Africa? Brittney Caldwell aka Brittney in Africa, a teacher and travel content blogger shares her reason for moving, cultural differences and opportunities in Kenya among other things.We discuss:Why she got on the wrong side of #KOT(Kenyans on Twitter) [08:09]Kenyan Racism vs American Racism [19:31]Some of the wisdom she has learnt in Kenya [52:33]Connect with BrittneyINSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/brittneyinafricaTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brittneycaldwelllYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrittneyinAfricaFollow Andrew Balongo OpereTWITTER: https://twitter.com/operetarINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/operetar1FACEBOOK: https://web.facebook.com/andrew.opereFollow Revenge of the Forsaken GodsTWITTER: https://twitter.com/revengefgodsINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/revengefgodsFACEBOOK: https://web.facebook.com/revengefgodsYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/RevengeoftheforsakengodsShow Notes[00:00] Trailer[00:54] Guest Intro[02:48] WHy don't African AMericans like hanging out with Kenyans?[04:34] Why did you pack your bags and move to Africa?[06:29] Why is good and unique about Kenya?[08:19] How Brittney offended @KOT(Kenyans on Twitter) [11:36] Compare the education systemin US, Ghana and Kenya[14:04] Why Brittney thought Kenya is very colonized[19:31] Kenyan racism vs American racism[25:20] What is misunderstood about Kenya[26:50] What Brittney learnt from her Kibera experience[31:25] Experience on a Kikuyu Farm[35:47] What info does an Expat need to thrive[38:02] What restaurants are a must to experience in Kenya?[38:44] What interesting places are a must to experience in Kenya?[42:37] What is great about Kenya?[44:36] 3 favoutite Kenyan moments[45:56] 3 Top Vlogs[47:11] Worst times in Kenya[48:12] 3 music, movies, books[52:33] 3 wisdom[54:59] Last Takeaway
RFG 17 | Quarter Life Crisis and Managing Transitions with Anthony PW Wachira
Aug 25 2022
RFG 17 | Quarter Life Crisis and Managing Transitions with Anthony PW Wachira
Are you anxious because you are not sure of the direction of your goals, plans and relationships.Transitions coach Anthony PW Wachira helps individuals and teams make their transitions smooth, figure their value and thrive. He addresses the doubts, challenges that surround your career, relationships and/or financial situation and offers guidance on how to navigate this season of life and move into the next phase of your life.In this episode, we cover several key topics including:[Pursuing a degree that the parents wanted and the lessons learnt] [06:41][What I learnt from my mentor and my hater] [41:37][Why younger generation aren't listening to parents' advice] [56:52]And lots more!Connect with Anthony PW Wachira:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apwachira-transitionscoach/Follow Andrew Balongo OpereTWITTER: https://twitter.com/operetarINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/operetar1FACEBOOK: https://web.facebook.com/andrew.opereFollow Revenge of the Forsaken GodsTWITTER: https://twitter.com/revengefgodsINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/revengefgodsFACEBOOK: https://web.facebook.com/revengefgodsSHOW NOTES:[00:00] Trailer[01:10] Guest Introduction[02:44] What's up with 9 cats[03:51] What is a transition's coach[06:41] What did you study first and 2nd?[08:44] What were the positive aspects from your first degree which you disliked[12:05] How did you get intereste in media?[13:52] Standing up to mum and dad?[17:03] Walking my own path[21:25] Adventures working in Construction[25:24] 3 major learning from the journalism program[31:32] How did you get the job with no qualifications?[34:45] How Producing an album and newsletter inspired his business name[41:37] Lessons from the mentor and the hater[45:22] Quarter life crises[51:36] How Generational mindset impacts motivation to work[56:52] Why younger generation aren't listening to parents' advice