My name is Simon Javan Okelo. I grew up in the slums of Manyatta in Kisumu, Kenya, serving as the Field Director of Solace International and Co-Director of the Young Generation Centre from 2002-2010 where I directed humanitarian projects in Malawi, Kenya, Ghana, Liberia, and South Sudan. I also worked as a DJ and producer, organizing Unite The People concerts in 2008 in the wake of post-election violence and founding One Vibe Africa.
I came to the US in 2010, and I have since organized events and digital campaigns celebrating the African diaspora locally and globally. For example, since 2014 I have organized the Madaraka Festival at The Museum of POP Culture headlined by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Sauti Sol, Blitz The Ambassador, Rocky Dawuni, Meklit Hadero, Nik West, Naomi Wachira, Karun, and other renowned Grammy award-winning artists.
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My name is Simon Javan Okelo. I grew up in the slums of Manyatta in Kisumu, Kenya, serving as the Field Director of Solace International and Co-Director of the Young Generation Centre from 2002-2010 where I directed humanitarian projects in Malawi, Kenya, Ghana, Liberia, and South Sudan. I also worked as a DJ and producer, organizing Unite The People concerts in 2008 in the wake of post-election violence and founding One Vibe Africa.
I came to the US in 2010, and I have since organized events and digital campaigns celebrating the African diaspora locally and globally. For example, since 2014 I have organized the Madaraka Festival at The Museum of POP Culture headlined by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Sauti Sol, Blitz The Ambassador, Rocky Dawuni, Meklit Hadero, Nik West, Naomi Wachira, Karun, and other renowned Grammy award-winning artists.
The Rock That Doesn’t Fear the Rain: A Zambian Proverb for Resilience | AFIAPodcast
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The Rock That Doesn’t Fear the Rain: A Zambian Proverb for Resilience | AFIAPodcast
The Zambian proverb "The rock that is in the middle of the sea does not fear the rain" teaches us about the importance of resilience. Just as a rock in the middle of the sea can withstand the heaviest storm, we too can overcome any challenge if we are resilient.This proverb is especially relevant in today's world, where we are constantly faced with challenges, both big and small. But if we can learn to be like the rock in the middle of the sea, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve our goals.In this video, I will share three nuggets of wisdom from this powerful proverb:1. Embrace adversity. The rock in the middle of the sea does not see the rain as a threat, but as an opportunity to grow stronger. Similarly, we should not see adversity as a setback, but as an opportunity to learn and grow.2. Stay grounded. The rock in the middle of the sea is rooted to the ocean floor, no matter how strong the waves are. Similarly, we need to stay grounded in our values and beliefs, even when we are facing difficult times.3. Have faith. The rock in the middle of the sea knows that the rain will eventually stop and the sun will come out again. Similarly, we need to have faith that our challenges will eventually pass and that better times are ahead.If you are looking for inspiration to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals, then this video is for you. Watch now and learn how to be like the rock in the middle of the sea!Three Nuggets of Wisdom:Embrace adversity.Stay grounded.Have faith.Join me on the #AFIAPodcast at 6 am PST/4 pm EAT on YouTube @okelojavan to listen to the full interview and share your thoughts in the comments below.SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn#MadarakaFestival: https://madarakafestival.com/My New Book: Get your copy of Rooted In Love and dive deep into the world of love, and self-discovery. https://store.bookbaby.com/book/rooted-in-loveRESOURCES:1. Descript: Get the perfect production setup with Descript - the audio and video editing experts who make sure your content looks top-notch. https://www.descript.com/?lmref=877QnQ2. Hostwinds: Get your web hosting sorted with HostWinds – the Webhosting experts that make sure you don't have to worry about your website. https://www.hostwinds.com/12980.html3. Ecamm: Get the perfect streaming setup with Ecamm Live - the live streaming experts that make sure your show looks polished and professional. https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=simon804, Gusto: Looking for a reliable and user-friendly payroll and HR solution for your business? Look no further than Gusto! https://gusto.com/d/simon6633******************************📱 LET'S GET SOCIAL💢 🅵🅾🅻🅻🅾🆆 🅼🅴 🅾🅽:-------💖 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/💖 Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan💖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/💖 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@okelojavan
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My name is Simon Javan Okelo. I grew up in the slums of Manyatta in Kisumu, Kenya, serving as the Field Director of Solace International and Co-Director of the Young Generation Centre from 2002-2010 where I directed humanitarian projects in Malawi, Kenya, Ghana, Liberia, and South Sudan. I also worked as a DJ and producer, organizing Unite The People concerts in 2008 in the wake of post-election violence and founding One Vibe Africa.
I came to the US in 2010, and I have since organized events and digital campaigns celebrating the African diaspora locally and globally. For example, since 2014 I have organized the Madaraka Festival at The Museum of POP Culture headlined by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Sauti Sol, Blitz The Ambassador, Rocky Dawuni, Meklit Hadero, Nik West, Naomi Wachira, Karun, and other renowned Grammy award-winning artists.
