Welcome to a very special episode of The Pursuit of Peace with Kieran Joseph!

This time, Kieran is in the hot seat as Boaz, an artist, educator, and spoken word poet, takes over as host. Boaz is passionate about empowering others, and in this unique episode, he digs deep into Kieran's journey as the founder and CEO of Guardian Ballers, a youth empowerment organization that has impacted over 3000 lives.

Kieran shares the story behind Guardian Ballers, an organisation that’s shaping the futures of young people across the UK and internationally.

Hear about Kieran’s journey as a Professional Football Club Chaplain and his work as a Leadership Developer across Africa, America, and Europe.

Boaz leads a heartfelt conversation about Kieran’s vision for holistic well-being, leadership development, and how education can multiply impact.

Discover Kieran’s personal commitment to mental health and emotional well-being and his vision for The Pursuit of Peace podcast.

Get an inside look at Kieran’s philosophy of "being" before "doing" and how he integrates this into his life’s work.

This episode covers topics of mental health, leadership, and the pressures of impactful work. Please be mindful when listening.

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In this episode, we chat with Temi Danso, a full-time artist and content creator who has captivated millions with her realistic drawings, art challenges, and engaging art rants.

In this episode:

Temi shares her journey from mechanical engineering to becoming a successful artist and content creator.

Hear how she built her 850k YouTube following with speed drawing videos, tutorials, and candid art commentary.

Temi talks about her approach to art, encouraging aspiring artists that talent is a myth and anyone can create beautiful art through practice and perseverance.

Learn about her rise on TikTok, where she’s gathered over 320,000 followers and 9M likes, spreading her artistic philosophy with humor and authenticity.

Temi discusses the importance of artistic community and how sharing her journey online has helped her connect with others on a global scale.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains candid discussions around the pressures of pursuing creative careers and staying true to your artistic voice.

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Learn more about Temi and her art: https://www.instagram.com/temi_danso/?hl=en

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Instagram: @thepursuitofpeace101

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Welcome to The Pursuit of Peace

In this raw and inspiring episode of The Pursuit of Peace Podcast, we sit down with performance poet and BBC Words First finalist Lewis Driver, aka Spoken to Life.

From battling inner chaos to blessing crowds with lyrical truth, Lewis opens up about his journey through anxiety, creativity, faith, and finding calm amid a storm. Hear how he transformed personal struggle into poetic strength — and why true peace might not come in silence, but in surrender.

Featuring:

• An impressive freestyle from the Bless Off Finals
• Honest reflections on mental health, faith & identity
• A powerful spoken word piece: "Warzone"
• Practical tools for finding stillness in a chaotic world
• Whether you're a creative soul, someone seeking peace, or just love good conversation, this one's for you.

Trigger Warning: This episode may touch on sensitive themes. If you’re affected, please seek support through Guardian Ballers or a mental health professional.

Learn more about Guardian Ballers, empowering young people through mental health and wellbeing: guardianballers.org

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YouTube: @ThePursuitofPeace101

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Enquiries: team@guardianballers.com

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