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Stop Chasing Success. Start Building Significance with Oglah Gatamah

36 min · 29. april 2026
Forsidebilde av episoden Stop Chasing Success. Start Building Significance with Oglah Gatamah

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In this episode, we sit down with Oglah Gatamah, author of Breathless, for a deeply personal conversation about burnout, purpose, leadership, and what it really means to live a significant life. We explore how easy it is to chase titles, money, metrics, and recognition while quietly losing ourselves in the process. Oglha shares her journey from Kenya to the United States, her rise through corporate leadership, and the moment she realized that outward success had left her inwardly exhausted. We talk about the difference between what we do and the impact we have, how to uncover purpose through reflection and relationships, and why high achievers must be careful not to build the wrong life. We also discuss how purpose can shape families, businesses, and communities, plus the global impact of Oglah’s foundation work in Kenya. We Talk About:  [00:00] From Kenya to Corporate Leadership [05:10] When Success Leaves You Empty [17:23] A Powerful Exercise for Finding Your Purpose [21:55] How Do You Build a Business Around Impact? [27:29] Turning Personal Loss Into a Foundation for Change Resources: * Learn more at The Color of Money [https://thecolorofmoneypodcast.com] * Read Breathless by Oglah Gatamah [https://www.amazon.com/Breathless-Happens-Chasing-Success-Building-Significance/dp/B0GFPVZWJ7] * Follow Oglah Gatamah on Instagram: @gatamah_oglah [https://www.instagram.com/gatamah_oglah/] * Become a real estate agent HERE [https://julialashay.kellerfuture.com/] Connect with Our Hosts Emerick Peace: * Instagram: @theemerickpeace [https://www.instagram.com/theemerickpeace] * Facebook: facebook.com/emerickpeace [https://www.facebook.com/emerickpeace] Daniel Dixon: * Instagram: @dixonsoldit [https://www.instagram.com/dixonsoldit/?hl=en] * Facebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixon [https://www.facebook.com/realdanieldixon/] * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsoldit [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dixonsoldit] * YouTube: @dixongroupcompanies [http://youtube.com/@dixongroupcompanies] Julia Lashay: * Instagram: @iamjulialashay [https://www.instagram.com/iamjulialashay/] * Facebook: facebook.com/growwithjulia [https://www.facebook.com/growwithjulia] * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julialashay/] * YouTube: @JuliaLashay [https://www.youtube.com/@JuliaLashay] Bo Menkiti * Instagram: @bomenkiti [https://www.instagram.com/bomenkiti] * Facebook: http://facebook.com/obiora.menkitifacebook.com/obiora.menkiti [http://facebook.com/obiora.menkiti] * LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/ [http://linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/] Produced by NOVA [https://novapodcasting.com/] This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not  Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

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