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Our first big event of the year - PaperTrails - S6 Episode 05
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through culture, creativity, and lived experience.
In this episode, we reflect on our recent Refugee Week event and the conversations that stayed with us long after it ended.
We discuss the power of storytelling, what it means to belong, and why we wanted to create a space where people could share their journeys beyond the labels often placed upon them. We also talk about organising the event, the lessons we learned, and the importance of building genuine community through conversation.
This isn't just a reflection on one evening. It's a conversation about empathy, identity, and why everyone's story deserves to be heard.
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27 Jul 2026
Why I went back to a 9–5 | The Paper Trails Podcast - S6 Episode 04
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through culture, creativity, and lived experience.
This episode is a little different. No guest, no interview. Just the two of us catching up.
As we continue our theme of exploration, we reflect on where we are in life, what success looks like now, and how our ambitions have changed over the years.
Mohamed opens up about his decision to return to a 9–5, why he's no longer chasing the idea of "making it" as quickly as possible, and how redefining success has brought him a greater sense of peace. We also discuss the pressure creatives put on themselves, balancing work with passion projects, and why exploration often means letting go of old expectations.
Along the way, we also chat about:
Our creative goals for this season
Burnout and protecting your mental health
Learning to enjoy the process instead of chasing outcomes
Building Inspyre for the long term
Storytelling, vulnerability, and documenting your journey
Why your definition of success changes with time
Whether you're navigating a career change, building something on the side, or simply trying to figure out your next chapter, we hope this conversation reminds you that not every path has to be linear.
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13 Jul 2026
Why SaberOh Never Wanted to Be a Struggling Artist - The PaperTrails Podcast - S6 Episode 03
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through culture, creativity, and lived experience.
In this episode, we sit down with Dutch animator and creator Saberoh, who has built an audience of more than 1 million followers across social media while working with major brands and developing his own creative projects.
We explore why he never subscribed to the idea of being a "struggling artist," how he approached creativity with a business mindset from the very beginning, and what it takes to build a sustainable career as a creator.
We also discuss:
• Growing an audience through animation and storytelling
• Landing recurring brand deals
• Treating creativity like a business
• Building his board game, Dulmi
• The lessons he's learned from years of creating online
Whether you're an artist, content creator, entrepreneur, or someone trying to turn your passion into a career, this episode is packed with practical advice and honest reflections on building something that lasts.
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#comedian #somalicomedian #somalicomedy
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