Ep.10 Meeting an Angel in an Elevator & a Journey on the Road Less Travelled with Paula Rogo
Have you ever met someone who changed the whole trajectory of your life? Paula Rogo joined me for an insightful conversation about her experiences of moving from the US back home to Kenya as an adult to start a business and settle down. So many factors to consider from building your network, making friends as an adult, work ethic, and managing expectations.
Paula has followed a career path that is quite different from what she had originally planned. Learn about how a chance encounter in an elevator, was the first step to her journey on a road less travelled.
We also talk about her experience of reaching Rock Bottom and how she rose above it.
You can find Paula on social media @kalibawse
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"In many ways I am more American or more other, than I actually am Kenyan and that was a disappointment for me to discover"
"Can someone give me a guidebook about making friends in adulthood, and then making friends in adulthood in a new country as well"
"It's been a very hard experience but one I wouldn't change because there are just so many lessons I have picked up about myself and life that only Kenya could have given me."
"There is this perception that people who come from abroad think they are better or know more than locals. … I was really particular about not coming off that way"
"Sometimes you meet .. I don't think mentor is the right word. Sometimes you just meet angels in your industry or in your life who are just like I am going to pour into you. And if you do you are so lucky to get that. If you do tell them thank you"
"Show up even when you are not ready. Just show up"
KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose
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