In this episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, we sit down with the multifaceted dillion s. phiri, a strategy director, social sculptor, and filmmaker who has carved out a unique path through creativity and community-building.

dillion s. phiri's journey began with a deep-rooted influence from his mother, who guided him toward a career in technology, a field that would offer stability for him as a refugee/migrant in South Africa.

From his early days working at Cape Town Tourism, where he gained invaluable insights into policy, frameworks, and the intersection of technology with urban development, to his struggles and triumphs as a refugee pursuing a degree through Greenwich University, dillion s. phiri shares the experiences that shaped his perspective on life and work.

As a parent, he opens up about the challenges of raising children in a globalized world, the importance of supporting their dreams, and the evolution of parenting styles. dillion s. phiri also reflects on his close relationship with his mother, whose daily conversations bring him grounding and life lessons in perseverance, positivity, and forward movement.

The conversation delves into dillion s. phiri's role as a community-builder and the creation of Creative Nestlings, a platform that evolved from a for-profit business to a non-profit institution with a mission to impact the creative community. He candidly discusses his love-hate relationship with Creative Nestlings, his struggles with personal fulfillment as a filmmaker, and his ongoing journey of healing from years of internal pain.

Join us for an intimate and inspiring episode as dillion s. phiri shares his story of resilience, creativity, and the pursuit of a more carefree and happy life.

You can find the latest from dillion s. phiri on ⁠⁠any of these social spaces YouTube, LinkedIn, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook, ⁠⁠⁠X [formerly Twitter]⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.

For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kojobaffoe.com/book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Editor: Jason Rademeyer

Recorded at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podhouse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Show Music: Kweku Baffoe

Producer: Ayob Vania