Lida joins the Live Learn Inspire Podcast to discuss the courage required to pursue your dreams.

From living abroad to building a music career, she shares valuable lessons on confidence, resilience, leadership, creativity and embracing uncertainty.

If you're looking for motivation to take the next step toward your goals, this episode is for you.

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Young Chisto (Young Systo) shares his powerful story: born to Ghanaian parents, raised in Italy, and relocated to Norway during the 2008–2009 economic crisis. He opens up about choosing music despite pressure to follow traditional career paths, and how his Oslo street shows became a platform for expression, community, and opportunity for upcoming artists.

We also unpack:

• Janteloven and confidence in Scandinavia
• Creative entrepreneurship + building a studio
• Performing across Europe and in New York (Times Square/Brooklyn)
• Why expression matters for mental health
• His advice for 2026: decision, team, consistency, faith

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Sondre Mulongo Nystrøm joins Live Learn Inspire Podcast for an unforgettable conversation about identity, music, resilience and building your own path.

Born in Kenya and adopted into a Norwegian family, Sondre shares how growing up between cultures shaped who he became and how music eventually transformed his life.

From dreams of becoming a doctor to signing with Sony, competing in MGP, writing songs internationally and developing his own Afrobeat/R&B sound, this episode explores what happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Topics:

• Adoption & identity

• Kenya → Norway journey

• Music industry insights

• MGP & Eurovision

• K-pop songwriting

• Entrepreneurship & passive income

• Building a creative career

• Culture, belonging & self-discovery

If you enjoy inspiring stories, music conversations, entrepreneurship and meaningful life lessons this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Live Learn Inspire Podcast, Ghanaian-Norwegian artist Akuvi shares her incredible journey from insecurity and self-doubt to performing for tens of thousands of fans.

We dive deep into:

• Identity & belonging
• Growing up between cultures
• Afrobeat, music & creativity
• Confidence & self-expression
• Working with Stonebwoy
• Building an independent career
• Entrepreneurship & hustle culture
• Representation, race & diaspora experiences
• Following your dreams despite fear

Akuvi explains why she calls her music “Afrobeats for emotional gangsters” blending soulful vulnerability with rhythm, energy, and deep storytelling.

This episode is for anyone chasing a dream, navigating identity, or looking for motivation to take the next step in life.

Featuring conversations about:

Ghana • South Africa • Norway • Afrobeat • African music • Music business • Viral growth • Creative confidence • African culture • Emotional healing • Storytelling • Personal development

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In this episode of Live Learn Inspire, we sit down with Oslo-based artist Babasoul to explore a powerful journey of music, identity, culture, and creative expression.

From growing up in Lisbon to building his sound in Norway, Babasoul shares:

The journey of finding his voice through 60’s and 70’s funk and soul, and how he blends it with global rhythms

How moving across countries shaped his identity and artistry

The challenges of staying authentic in today’s music industry

The importance of energy, performance, and connecting with people

His unforgettable experience meeting with Charles Bradley and the impact it had on his musical path

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in:

Music & creative journeys

Personal growth & self-expression

Cultural identity & global influence

Passion, purpose & artistry

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What happens when life challenges shape your identity and music becomes your therapy?

In this episode, Salti shares his journey from Tanzania to Norway and how he transformed personal struggles into creative expression.

We explore:

cultural identity and belonging

family and personal struggles

entrepreneurship and independence

the power of mindset and discipline

using music as a tool for healing

A deep and inspiring conversation about growth, resilience, and building your own path in life :D

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In this episode, Albert Emmanuel and Serge Balole Gamwaya welcome Ra Ortyx to the studio for an honest and energetic conversation about music, culture, growth, and ambition.

Ra Ortics talks about:

growing up in Cuba

moving to Norway

adapting to a new culture and language

the role of football, dance, and music in his life

taking music seriously in recent years

building his sound and releasing new music

staying disciplined and trusting the process

This episode is for listeners interested in:

music, family, Latino culture, identity, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and inspiring life journeys.

Ra Ortyx also shares the mindset behind his career, why timing matters, and what listeners can expect from his upcoming releases.

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In this episode, Alpha joins Live Learn Inspire to share his inspiring journey through football, coaching, content creation, and entrepreneurship. From Northern Norway to Trondheim, from third-division football to building Explosive Athlete, this conversation dives deep into discipline, mindset, training philosophy, and the habits of top performers.

We talk about:

football development

explosiveness and speed training

athlete mindset

coaching elite players

goal-setting and affirmations

the discipline required to reach the top

building a brand in sport and performance

This is an inspiring and practical episode for anyone who wants to improve in sport, business, or life.

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