Welcome to Experiences That Make Us, a podcast built on a simple but powerful idea: our experiences shape who we become.
Each of us carries stories—moments of challenge, joy, mistakes, growth, and unexpected lessons. When we take the time to reflect on these experiences and share them, we not only understand ourselves better, but we also create opportunities for others to learn from them.
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At an important phase of my life, I had to make a difficult decision: leave everything familiar behind and move to a faraway place I didn’t even want to go.
I wasn’t comfortable with the decision. In fact, I didn’t like it at all. But sometimes, life takes us down roads we would never choose for ourselves—only to lead us somewhere we were meant to be.
Little did I know that this uncomfortable decision would become one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Join me as I take you back to how I ended up in a faraway land, the life that awaited me there, and the unexpected experiences that would change the way I saw life forever.
11 May 2026
E17: Mummy, The Avenger
On a day dedicated to mothers, we share stories of extraordinary experiences created by my mother, earning her the undeniable name: Mummy, The Avenger.
A story meant to appreciate our mothers for their love, care, support, and resilience in making sure we get the very best out of life.
20 Apr 2026
E16 : Gabriel Breathe Gabriel Breathe
Experience is often called the best teacher. In this episode, a young man questions whether movie scenes are overly dramatic—until he finds himself living through a moment just as intense.
It’s a story that sits on the thin line between life and death, where something as simple as breathing becomes the bridge between both worlds.
24 Mar 2026
E15 : Like Father, Like Son, Crowned Risktaker
In this episode of Experiences That Make Us, a young man finds himself drawn to risky behavior - much like his father - revealing that risk taking may indeed run in the blood.
Through a series of personal experiences, he reflects on his choices and attempts to use those experiences to respond to questions such as:
What is the difference between risktaking and stupidity?
What is the limit of risktaking?
14 Mar 2026
E14 : Where is Gabriel? Another Climbing Wahala
A group of kids ignored the advice of their mothers and made one risky decision… which, unfortunately, landed me in big trouble.
In this episode of Experiences That Make Us, I share a childhood story of curiosity, panic, and the kind of trouble that only climbing things seems to bring me.
9 Mar 2026
E13 : Trust The Process
A series of events leads a young man to develop his own personal definition of the phrase “Trust the Process.” In every stage of the journey, friends, family, and God each play a role in shaping what this phrase truly comes to mean.
9 Mar 2026
E12 : The Unknown: A Dangerous Place To Go
From the simple search for a lost ball to suddenly finding myself in the midst of military officers. This episode tells the story of how I unknowingly walked into a highly dangerous situation.
What began as an ordinary moment quickly turned dramatic, all because a group of boys decided to do what they loved most—play football.
9 Mar 2026
E11 : When I saw the smoke, I knew Gabriel was Dead.
An act of stupidity, a near-death experience, and a miracle.
In this episode, I recount the frightening story of how I slept for hours in a billow of smoke and the moment I realized how close I had come to death. It is a powerful reflection on how God saved my life.
9 Mar 2026
E10 : Life As A Construction Worker II
This episode continues the story from Life As A Construction. It focuses on construction projects carried out far away from home and the realities that come with working in unfamiliar environments.
The episode reflects on how a lack of options can sometimes push people into actions they never thought they would engage in.
9 Mar 2026
E9 : Life As A Construction Worker I
This episode recounts my experiences working as a construction worker and how those experiences fundamentally changed my perspective on life and on others.
Through the challenges, lessons, and daily realities of construction work, I reflect on the ways this chapter shaped my understanding of hard work, resilience, and human nature.
9 Mar 2026
E8 : The Ferry Experience
This episode takes us to Gambia, where I recount my first day in the country and the striking reality of how a vast sea separates the capital from other towns.
Join me on an unforgettable journey across the waters—a trip filled with excitement, unexpected drama, and a reminder of how quickly our imaginations can turn into reality in the blink of an eye
9 Mar 2026
E7 : Shocks in The Brain
A headache to one of the most excruciating diseases I’ve ever faced—a pain so intense that family members had to hold me down to keep me from moving. This was the definition of real suffering, a battle that pushed every limit of endurance.
In this episode, I take you through the fear, the agony, and the resilience it demanded, reflecting on a moment in life that left an indelible mark on me.
9 Mar 2026
E6 : Daddy The Crazy Decision Maker II
Another one of my Dad’s “crazy” decisions shakes the family—this time, the resistance is real, because it truly felt wild. Yet, as with many of his choices, it ultimately turned out for our own good.
In this episode, I share the story of how our family home was transformed into a hostel that housed 28 students, the tension it caused at the time, and the unexpected lessons and opportunities it brought to our lives.
9 Mar 2026
E5 : Daddy The Crazy Decision Maker I
This episode dives into what led me to take my Nov/Dec exams three times, starting with a first attempt even before I enrolled in Senior High School. I share the frustration, disbelief, and quiet resistance I felt toward my dad’s unconventional decisions—choices that annoyed me at the time but eventually proved to be surprisingly beneficial.
9 Mar 2026
E4 : The Four Miracle Babies Cont'd
The story continues. In this episode, I share the stories behind the births of the second, third, and youngest children of my mother.
9 Mar 2026
E3 : The Four Miracle Babies
Every life begins with a story, but some beginnings carry extraordinary moments.
In this episode, I reflect on the different complications my mother faced while giving birth to her four children. Through each ordeal, the outcome could have been very different, yet both mother and child were preserved every time.
This is a story of faith, survival, and why I call us the four miracle babies.
9 Mar 2026
E2 : My Favorite Birthdays
In this episode, I reflect on the birthdays that meant the most to me and explore what made them unforgettable.
8 Mar 2026
E1 : Turning A New Leaf
Many people move through life without ever stopping to truly examine where they are going.
In this episode, I revisit a powerful moment from when I was 16 years old—a quiet Saturday morning when I sat down and had a deep, honest conversation with myself about my life. It was a moment of reflection that forced me to confront the things I wasn’t doing right and to think seriously about what needed to change for my future to be better.
Too often, we live without a plan, without introspection, and without taking the time to understand ourselves. We simply move from day to day.
This episode is a reminder that sometimes the most important conversations we will ever have are the ones we have with ourselves. A moment of deep reflection can be the first step toward truly turning a new leaf.
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