In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Joshua Tiampati, Founder and President of The Youth In Extractives Consortium and JHR Africa, as he opens up about a powerful story of transformation.From struggling with heavy drug addiction to walking 72 kilometers in one day as a symbol of purpose, Joshua shares raw insights on healing, entrepreneurship, and faith. His journey of resilience, perseverance, and rediscovery will leave you inspired to rewrite your own story.
00:00 - Intro
03:09 - How Would You Describe Your Life In One Sentence?
04:37 - Life-Defining Moments
07:03 - Rewriting Your Story After Addiction
09:58 - Choosing the Path of Salvation
18:40 - Quitting Old Habits: Was It Instant?
21:06 - Addiction & Family Dynamics
22:54 - Salvation Journey as a Young Man
27:44 - Guiding Life Principles
29:11 - Discovering Entrepreneurship
33:21 - Hardest Lessons as an Entrepreneur
36:10 - Most Rewarding Part of Entrepreneurship
37:47 - If You Lost Everything, Where Would You Start?
40:56 - Deep Dive: Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse
42:24 - What People Misunderstand About Addiction
46:10 - His Passion for Community Development
50:50 - The 72km Walk: Why He Did It
56:43 - Life Lessons from the Journey
57:28 - How It Felt Walking 72 Kilometers
1:04:19 - A Peek Into His Dating Life
🔥 Kick It Section (Rapid Fire):
1:07:05 - Favorite Quote or Verse
1:08:22 - Dinner With One Person (Dead or Alive)
1:09:17 - Hardest Decision Ever Made
1:10:11 - Advice to Your Younger Self
1:12:02 - Final Words / Outro
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