Ep 13: Do It Anyways: From Lost Rap Battle to Global MC
Show Notes
At 10 years old, Nde (The Engineer Emcee) Nkimbeng, froze during a rap performance and lost out on $50. But what he gained instead was a mindset that would shape the rest of his life: Do it anyways even if you are scared. In this episode, Nde shares how that early moment of fear helped him unlock his voice and eventually led him to become The Engineer MC, an international event host who has now led over 150 events across five countries.
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- 00:00Intro
- 03:04Navigating Cultural Identity and Finding Your Voice
- 04:31Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars
- 07:51Early Experiences with Public Speaking
- 19:54Navigating Corporate Culture: The Barbecue Ribs Story
- 21:30The Balance Between Authenticity and Adaptation
- 24:55Imposter Syndrome: Understanding and Overcoming It
- 29:38Building Confidence and Advocating for Yourself
- 35:58Wrap Up
