The podcast delves into a guest's personal journey from South Africa, failed attempts at impressing women, journey of immigration to England, altruistic nature of benevolence, philanthropic endeavors with charity SOS Africa, embracing change and evolution, and bridging connections through shared love for 90s music.
Rendog shares his journey from South Africa to England, highlighting cultural shifts and financial struggles.
Ren discusses his philanthropic work in South Africa, emphasizing gratitude and giving back to the community.
The podcast explores embracing change creatively, drawing parallels between self-growth and evolving artistic content.
Deep dives
Ren's Background and Roots in South Africa
Ren discusses his background, being born in South Africa, a country at the southern end of the African continent, which played a crucial role in history due to its position connecting Europe and India. He talks about his Dutch ancestry, his upbringing watching US and UK TV, and growing up during the transition from apartheid to a new era in South Africa.
Immigrating to England and Cultural Shocks
Ren shares his experience of immigrating to England, emphasizing the cultural differences and challenges he faced. He describes the harsh realities of financial struggles in a new country, including working odd jobs like selling theater tickets, and the intense competitiveness and fast-paced nature of cities like London and New York. Ren reflects on the contrast between the modern infrastructure in London and the overwhelming sensory experiences in places like New York.
Philanthropy and Giving Back to South Africa
Ren opens up about his philanthropic efforts towards his home country, South Africa. He highlights his involvement in charity work, including raising funds for a school project in Cape Town through SOS Africa. Ren expresses his gratitude towards South Africa for his upbringing and education, and his desire to give back to a country that provided him with so much. He also discusses sponsoring children through the charity and the impact of his contributions on the community.
Discovering a Passion for Performing Arts in High School
During the final year of high school at a British boarding school, the narrator took charge of writing and directing a play, deviating from the usual scripted productions. Despite initial nerves and being a self-proclaimed outsider due to a focus on video games over sports, the narrator embraced a pivotal theatrical moment. By embodying a quirky janitor character and earning laughter, not ridicule, from the audience, the narrator realized a deep-seated desire to pursue entertainment, sparking a newfound career direction.
Embracing Change and Adapting to New Creative Paths
Reflecting on the nature of change, the podcast delves into the challenge of transitioning artistic content to cater to evolving audiences. By drawing parallels between self-growth and adopting new video editing software, the narrator emphasizes the importance of embracing change rather than resisting it. Acknowledging the difficulty of stepping outside a comfort zone, the discussion highlights the necessity of evolving creatively and staying open to new artistic directions.
In this episode of the Imp And Skizz podcast, we continue our conversation with Rendog, and what a fascinating continuance in turns out to be!►Want to be a part of the live pre-show? Become a sponsor over at Glimpse to join us before we jump into our recording. Hang out with us while we dial in our equipment and be the first to find out what that day's recordings are going to be about! Perhaps even offer some of your own insight before we get started!https://www.glimpse.me/impandskizz►Listen ...
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