Business
In this episode, I interview my good friend Sid Mofya. Sid is the Director of Partnerships at Draper Venture Network by day; by night, he is a budding creative generating soulful/folk-inspired music. Sid shares with us that in his early days he had ambitions of becoming a doctor. Born in Zambia, his dream was to study abroad. While medicine was not the ultimate calling, Sid did land a full ride in the UK to study engineering. He later pursued a business degree in Houston, Texas, but not before he got married to his lovely wife- Becky. Together, they traveled to Africa, UK, and the states, but eventually found the Bay Area as home. Today, Sid is busy putting deals together, but he is also putting lyrics to paper. He picked up the guitar and later piano no doubt due to his upbringing. Sid was brought up pretty much Christian you could say. He was exposed to music from family, and church early on. Today, he writes his own songs. The dream is to connect people with his music, but in a way that's customized and personalized. Sid plans to create bespoke music for individuals who can "message" to loved ones. Music has a way of speaking to people's hearts like no other vehicle. This idea grew from his own experience from losing his beloved father, as he was on a plane traveling back to his home land to take care of family affairs. Sid shares that the feeling on the plane was like no other. He heard a song that touched him deeply. By memorializing that moment with song, his vision is to do the same for others through his own lyrical chops. Sid continues to write songs, and create soulful and folk-inspired tunes - mixing powerful African sounds with contemporary sounds. Music truly transcends all boundaries. Sid's experience is also a down to Earth testament to the fact that we can work and create for the glory of God. You can hear Sid's music here. Visit him at www.mofyamusic.com His Instagram is mofyamusic. Check him out today! Blessings, #shiuyaright