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Shriya Malhotra on visiting Japan & being culturally artistic | I Know Great People

Only recently found out that Shriya and I share some similar upbringings but have for some time shared our interest in art, communication and generally what that says about a culture and ones ability to understand what it means to be of a culture. In this conversation we speak about her recent trip to Japan and her observations about what she saw and experienced.

If someone offered you a 2 stay in Japan in a month’s time would you take up the offer?

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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00:00:00- intro

questions

Do you have any particular questions for Shriya?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of visiting Japan changed?
A: Sounds like I thought, want to go
B: Had no expectations about it before
C: Doesn’t sound like something I’d want to do
D: I don’t want to visit if I know I cant choose to stay forever!
E:

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Mwachofi on the current utility of Tribalism | I Know Great People

Met Sospita earlier this year when Mwatika brought him to Afri-Love Fest as a fellow caricature artist. Found that we had similar interests in animation and during this conversation about tribalism in current timeline, found out more about another unfortunate similarity we have in that of sitting on projects for too long.

What utility does tribalism have today?

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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00:00:00- intro

questions

Do you have any particular questions for Sospita?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of tribalismchanged?
a: same as before, good riddance
b: it’s neccesary as ever
c: ionno but aliens would know
d: tribalism will never go away
e:

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Nyacomba Githu on defining your creativity in Kenya | I Know Great People

I met Nyacomba along with other creatives as we put on a Creative Collaboration Convention in 2025. Since then have been inspired and invigorated by her drive in a wide range of creative fields. Having made the time in her busy schedule to convert the energy form the convention into the 1 Million thriving artists Creative Collaboration Community she now and time from the site she is building for several endeavors to talk about her experience and how one can define a place for themselves as a creative in this fluctuating and growing industry.

She will be back for art, food, family, politics and more.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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questions

Do you have any particular questions for Nyacomba?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of obtaining success in Kenya as a creative changed?
A: Chances increase if your flexibility does
B: About the same as I thought it was
C: Seems too tough for most to stand a chance
D: as with everything hard work and a sprinkling of luck helps
E:

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Elvis Elvarki on animating himself into an animator | I Know Great People

Elvis joined me in I Know Great People in the same intentional way he has come into his creative self. Hearing about how Elvis took advantage of opportunities and sought out resources for his personal growth was reinforcing conversation for the 1 Million Thriving Artist goal of seeing 1 Million Thriving Artists on the African continent. Especially in contrast to the last conversation with Baraka, a veteran of the creative industry in Kenya, about how entering the various fields were 25 years ago.

Be like @elviselvarki in pursuing what you want to achieve and that can in no way hurt to eventually achieving your goals.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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questions

Do you have any particular questions for Elvis Elvarki?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

Have you successfully taught yourself any creative skill?
A: I tried but I need teachers
B: No, but will try now
C: Yes, can relate to what Elvis said
D: Some people are not able even if they want to
E:

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Baraka Amunga on his development in Kenya’s design industry | I Know Great People

About a year ago I was telling my cousin Baraka about 1 Million Thriving Artists, a Creative Collaboration Community I was getting going here in Kenya, which led to him telling me he had been part of founding The Art Directors of Kenya which I had joined on Facebook over a decade ago. Finding that out I wanted to organize a conversation where I could pick his mind abut that process for to see how we could avoid certain challenges in 1MTA. Now we finally linked up for I Know Great people and it is another great conversation!

Wide ranging conversation about his design and professional history, some family lore, documentary about Kenya’s design Industry, planting seeds for future collaboration and much more. Confident that your enjoying it even a fraction of the amount I had having it, that will be a good investment of time.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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00:00:00 – intro
00:01:27 – name, topic and how we know each other?
00:06:50 – 2-3 things someone may like about the topic?]
00:15:00 – 2-3 things someone may dislike about the topic?
00:59:30 – are they any things people do that may be the opposite of what you do?01:23:00 – do you like cheese? If yes, which one(s) and why? if no, why are you such a horrible person? (unless you are lactose intolerant or have been somehow cheese deprived into adulthood in which case digi-hugs for you)
01:38:00 – any courses, classes or other things that specifically helped you learn what you do? anything else to add about the topic?
02:14:00 – question for me?
02:22:00 – question for viewers and/or other ikgp participants?
02:22:40 – take a requested or random question

questions

Do you have any particular questions for Baraka Amunga?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of Kenya’s design industry changed?
A: Yes I learned a lot
B: Not much was aware of it already
C: bring more designers & creatives on!
D: Enough to make me want to know more
E:

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Mwatika on Developing Kazi Ni Kazi apparel in Kenya | I Know Great People


I won’t be able to easily summarize this conversation so i’ll go with the general intention. Mwatika is a multi disciplinary artist and general creative who has recently launched the “Kazi Ni Kazi” line of apparel in Kenya. There are many things I will talk to Mwatika about but this was a good topic to also rope Che back into this project as he is in the process of launching his line while I finally try and start advertising my online one. Then the conversation happened.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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questions

Do you have any particular questions for Mwatika?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of starting an apparel line changed?
A: it’s too hard for me
B: I may try doing it!
C: kinda the same ‘meh’
D: The combining a few designs from many people ide appeals to me
E:

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Art of Marketing Artists | I Know Great People

Derrick Fargo discusses marketing art as an artist and for artists.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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questions

Do you have any particular questions for Derrick?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of marketing art changed?
A: I will market my art more
B: It’s as reliant on good art as I thought
C: didn’t realize how much art I’ve bought due to marketing
D: nothing has changed
E:

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Ken Lewis Munene on Exploring Art through Artiv Hub | I Know Great People

Ken Lewis Munene came to Artiv Hub as an intern with plans to be a street artist, and discovered a wide range of options including now teaching others how they can unleash their creativity. He takes the time to tell us about desire to continue exploring the world through art and give a preview of what you can experience during the July 31st 2026 Studio Visit Series Artiv Hub is hosting in collaboration with 1 million thriving artists

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the privilege of living in the Information Age to reach the Understanding Age.

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questions

Do you have any particular questions for Ken?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

When was the last time artistic exploration led you to new creative opportunities?
A: I can’t draw a dot so never
B: Too long, will try exploring more
C: I have no creative talent (this is false)
D: Currently exploring as I watch this
E: ___________

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Rachel Jael on Founding Artiv Hub | I Know Great People

Rachel Jael founded Artiv Hub with the intention to help people unleash creativity. She takes the time to tell us how that is going and introduce the July 31st 2026 Studio Visit Series she is hosting in collaboration with 1 million thriving artists

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the privilege of living in the Information Age to reach the Understanding Age.

youtube : odysee : bitchute : rumble

questions

Do you have any particular questions for Jael?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

When was the last time you took a creative course?
A: I create my own crativity so never!
B: I am currently in one
C: Shall now look for one
D: I have no creative talent (this is false)
E: ___________

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Edward Hoefer on ghostwriting & storytelling | I Know Great People

Edward joins Stephen & I to talk about storytelling in a professional capacity. As a creative I have been writing and trying to better communicate for decades so this was a topic I really wanted to know more about. There are questions about ghostwriting, differences between personal vs pubic writing and more.

We enjoy talking as is but in this case we did also get into telling each other stories and found the time passing by so decided to break this up into 2 parts.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the privilege of living in the Information Age to reach the Understanding Age.

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00:00:00- intro
00:01:56- name, topic & how we met?
01:20:15- what are a 2-3 things people may like about storytelling, especially ghostwriting?

questions

Do you have any particular questions for Edward?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

When was the last time you wrote a creative work of your own?
A: Reading and writing is in the past, audio only now
B: It’s been too long
C: I write regularly
D: I dont think i’m good at it but this conversation is inspiring me to try
E: ___________

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