The Uncle Mesh Show

01/10/2025

✨ Reflection from our last episode with Joseph ✨

In our conversation, Joseph reminded us that real success isn’t just about business strategies—it’s about building unshakable foundations. He shared what he calls The 4 Pillars:

🔹 Vision — if you can’t see it first, you can’t build it.
🔹 Character — like a statue, unmovable in storms.
🔹 Leadership — the ability to influence without control.
🔹 Patience — the olive tree that takes time to grow but stands strong for generations.

These 4 qualities guide not only entrepreneurs, but anyone who wants to live with purpose and impact.

👉 Take a moment: which pillar are you strongest in, and which one needs work?

Let’s keep the conversation going. Drop your answer in the comments—I’d love to hear how you’re building your own pillars.

24/01/2025

Hi all,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will not be streaming our conversation with I am Deng Forbez live today.

We will update you when we find another suitable time.

Apologies for any inconveniences caused.

Kind regards

Lual Garang

Our first Guest of 2025 is non other than the finest East African Caricature Artist, Deng Forbez the illustrator at the I am Deng Forbez.

Deng Forbez is a South Sudanese artist with a vibrant style of contemporary art. Deng uses different styles of art ranging from traditional, contemporary and modern forms of art. He’s known for creating humorous caricatures of prominent figures like Larry Madowo the Kenyan CNN reporter to Burna Boy and even Mama Amira. Deng is also a great painter and a creative pencil artist.

Deng studied Journalism from United States International University Africa (USIU-A) in Nairobi Kenya. When he’s not drawing art, he’s is spending time as a radio presenter at the Juba popular Power FM.

Deng also worked for United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Little And More (LAM) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as an expression of his service to the people of South Sudan and the work the Non Governmental Organisations has done for the country.

So please join me on this wide ranging Live Conversation on 24/01/2025 into the life of this unique artist that found a purpose in the Art of Caricature from growing up in a war torn South Sudan.

23/01/2025

Tune in Tomorrow for some good conversation with I am Deng Forbez.

How do you like this new flyer?

22/01/2025

Our first Guest of 2025 is non other than the finest East African Caricature Artist, Deng Forbez the illustrator at the I am Deng Forbez.

Deng Forbez is a South Sudanese artist with a vibrant style of contemporary art. Deng uses different styles of art ranging from traditional, contemporary and modern forms of art. He’s known for creating humorous caricatures of prominent figures like Larry Madowo the Kenyan CNN reporter to Burna Boy and even Mama Amira. Deng is also a great painter and a creative pencil artist.

Deng studied Journalism from United States International University Africa (USIU-A) in Nairobi Kenya. When he’s not drawing art, he’s is spending time as a radio presenter at the Juba popular Power FM.

Deng also worked for United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Little And More (LAM) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as an expression of his service to the people of South Sudan and the work the Non Governmental Organisations has done for the country.

So please join me on this wide ranging Live Conversation on 24/01/2025 into the life of this unique artist that found a purpose in the Art of Caricature from growing up in a war torn South Sudan.

09/12/2024

Enjoy a recap of our recent Conversation with Joseph K Jok. Thanks to those that have sent us some feedback for the show so far. If you have a particular quest you think will enrich these Conversations, please share them with us below.

06/12/2024

Hi everyone,

We are running behind the schedule but good news we will be on at 6.30pm.

Many thanks,

The Uncle Mesh Show

03/12/2024

Let’s kickoff our new look Conversations starting this week on Friday, the 6 December 2024 with a young brilliant mind Joseph K Jok from Perth Western Australia.

Joseph is a dynamic international speaker, entrepreneur and author, whose mission is to inspire and empower individuals to discover and pursue their God-given purpose in every facet of life.

He’s gifted with the power of speaking power through words. With his background as a youth pastor, Joseph is a great orator with wisdom based on timeless biblical principles that will leave you inspired and thinking.

We will explore topics ranging from Self Leadership, why we don’t Trust each other as a community and how to think yourself into Financial Freedom.

Please share this flyer with those that you think might benefit from this conversation.

19/09/2020

Hey all,

We are running 30 minutes late on our schedule but we will be with you all shortly. Stay tune and done forget to share this important conversation when it goes live.

If you have specific questions for Louis, feel free to comment under the video and we will read them out to him live.

See you all soon.

Our next Afrocreative Live Conversation guest is LOUIS MORRIS CHRISTOPHER. Louis was born in now South Sudan and grew up in Uganda. He spent most of his childhood growing up as a refugee in North Uganda district of Adjumani. Adjumani is the sister district to Gulu which has been home to the notorious Lord Resistance Army (LRA) rebels of Joseph Kony that has inflicted so much pain and suffering to the refugees in Northern Uganda.

Louis was lucky to be resettled in Australia Nothern Territory in Darwin with his siblings in 2004. He later studied law at Charles Darwin University. The amount of human suffering in the refugees camp couple with human rights abuse and lack of freedom of expression both in Uganda and South Sudan motivated Louis to persue his law degree to helped the unprivileged members of his community.

Louis is the Founder and CEO of Savannah Legal formerly Morris, Alexander Nelson Barristers and Solicitors. Louis is also a Founder of Wise Visa providing immigration Services those in need even on limited fees.

Mr Kristopher holds a Bachelor of Law, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, a masters degree in Legal Practice and Legal Practice Management Course through College of Law (LPMC) WA. Following his admission to the Supreme Court NT in 2013, Mr Kristopher moved to Western Australia to practice in Criminal Law, Violence Restraining Order (VRO) & Misconduct Restraining Order (MRO), Discrimination Law, Immigration Law and Family Law. Louis is now focusing on Criminal Law, immigration, Judicial Review and VRO/MRO related matters only.

Aside from his busy work, Mr Kristopher has shown a staunch commitment to the provision of pro bono legal work for the benefit of the Western Australian community as Director of Savannah Legal and Wise Visa. In his capacity as CEO, legal practitioner and registered migration agent, Mr Kristopher has utilised his expertise to assist those vulnerable members of the Western Australian community who face visa refusal or cancellation.

Join us and LOUIS MORRIS KRISTOPHER next Saturday 19/09/2020 at 12:30pm AWST to participate and engage with this exciting conversation.

11/09/2020

Our next Afrocreative Live Conversation guest is LOUIS MORRIS CHRISTOPHER. Louis was born in now South Sudan and grew up in Uganda. He spent most of his childhood growing up as a refugee in North Uganda district of Adjumani. Adjumani is the sister district to Gulu which has been home to the notorious Lord Resistance Army (LRA) rebels of Joseph Kony that has inflicted so much pain and suffering to the refugees in Northern Uganda.

Louis was lucky to be resettled in Australia Nothern Territory in Darwin with his siblings in 2004. He later studied law at Charles Darwin University. The amount of human suffering in the refugees camp couple with human rights abuse and lack of freedom of expression both in Uganda and South Sudan motivated Louis to persue his law degree to helped the unprivileged members of his community.

Louis is the Founder and CEO of Savannah Legal formerly Morris, Alexander Nelson Barristers and Solicitors. Louis is also a Founder of Wise Visa providing immigration Services those in need even on limited fees.

Mr Kristopher holds a Bachelor of Law, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, a masters degree in Legal Practice and Legal Practice Management Course through College of Law (LPMC) WA. Following his admission to the Supreme Court NT in 2013, Mr Kristopher moved to Western Australia to practice in Criminal Law, Violence Restraining Order (VRO) & Misconduct Restraining Order (MRO), Discrimination Law, Immigration Law and Family Law. Louis is now focusing on Criminal Law, immigration, Judicial Review and VRO/MRO related matters only.

Aside from his busy work, Mr Kristopher has shown a staunch commitment to the provision of pro bono legal work for the benefit of the Western Australian community as Director of Savannah Legal and Wise Visa. In his capacity as CEO, legal practitioner and registered migration agent, Mr Kristopher has utilised his expertise to assist those vulnerable members of the Western Australian community who face visa refusal or cancellation.

Join us and LOUIS MORRIS KRISTOPHER next Saturday 19/09/2020 at 12:30pm AWST to participate and engage with this exciting conversation.

19/07/2020

Our African entrepreneur of the week is world renowned South African self-made millionaire, entrepreneur, public speaker and venture capitalist VUSI THEMBEKWAYO. To Vusi, life didn’t come with a silver spoon and every step of the way was a struggle. He’s the founder of My Growth Fund, a Venture Capital firm launched to create and develop entrepreneurs.

Vusi is best know as one of the Dragons in in South African version of the Dragons Den. He’s considered as one of the richest Africans under the age of 40. His role as one of the dragons during the DSTV reality show led him to invest in many businesses.

Vusi is a natural born orator, a skill that has aid him in business dealings. As a public speaker, he travelled to many countries and built a wealth of network that he can tap into at will to generate more opportunities.

Vusi only managed to finish a secondary school level of education before he ventured into the business world. However, he has been a life long learner and he has managed to complete an Executive MBA in Business Administration (BA) from Hult Business School.

One of his lucky breaks was being invited to speak at the World Bank in 2013. Since then, Vusi has addressed the British House of Common and appointed as a Non-Executive Director for RBA Holdings LTD. His big vision now is to create 300 sustainable black businesses by the year 2030.

Please help ACE celebrate VUSI THEMBEKWAYO for African innovation in investmenting, public speaking and entrepreneurial excellence this week. If you have someone in mind you would like us to celebrate, please comment their names below.