Hayze Engola: The Pain, The Purpose and The Person Behind the Music and thee KNQR brand

What does it take to turn personal loss into purpose, build a lasting brand, and become the person you always envisioned? Malawian rapper and entrepreneur Hayze Engola opens up about the experiences that shaped his life, from losing his mother at 17 to discovering his purpose through music, business, faith and fatherhood. Trigger Warning: This conversation includes discussions of grief and the death of a parent. In this episode, he explains: ■ The Impact of Loss:** How losing his mother at 17, and remembering her final smile, profoundly changed his life. ■ The Journey Through Music: How childhood creativity, friendships and early experiences helped shape his path as a rapper. ■ Building KNQR: How two T-shirts became the beginning of a clothing brand, and the challenges of growing a business in Malawi. ■ Faith and Manifestation:** His perspective on belief, ideas, taking action and turning a vision into reality. ■ Love and Fatherhood:** How becoming a husband and father has shaped his understanding of love, responsibility and being present for his family. ■ The Value of Work Ethic:** Why he believes that, at a certain point, discipline, professionalism and respect matter more than talent alone. In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 — Hayze Engola on becoming a father 03:57 — Childhood, family and his relationship with his parents 12:48 — The people and experiences that shaped his journey 13:22 — Losing his mother at 17 and remembering her last smile 16:41 — His music journey, Homegrown and the beginnings of KNQR 34:51 — From two T-shirts to building a brand 36:34 — Business struggles, growth and overcoming challenges 39:08 — The love story behind his marriage 48:38 — Why work ethic and respect matter more than talent If this conversation speaks to you, like the video, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe for more honest conversations about life, purpose, faith and the people shaping our world. Join the conversation in the comments: What stood out to you most from Hayze’s story? #HayzeEngola #ConverStation #KNQR #Malawi #MalawianMusic #Entrepreneurship