Sin Tax, Poisoned Elephants & Life After Quitting Your Job - Fareed Khimani | Coffee Pump (E121)

Konnichiwa Fam, Fareed Khimani is back, and this one goes from a sin tax nobody can explain to a conversation about identity that I wasn't ready for. He's working inside government now doing comms for the Ministry of Agriculture, he's rebranding Kenyan tea, and he leaves for Karachi this month to direct a documentary on brain health. Then, near the end, he turned it around on me and asked who I actually am without my job title. We talk about: – Why there's now a sin tax on glass and timber, and nobody can explain the logic – Sixty five percent on imported timber and what that does to affordable housing – The tea levy, and why farmers were told they're the ones paying it – Reaching 386,000 tea farmers by SMS instead of posting infographics on Instagram – Being critical of government while working for it – The Nyeri road and giving credit where infrastructure has actually improved – Selling his car at 32 to go to film school in Brighton – Shooting on real film and why nothing gets made that way anymore – Fifteen elephants poisoned, and the farmer's side of that story – The Karachi documentary on suicide, addiction and dementia through lived experience – Directing the KCB comedy ads and how agency work actually gets won – Why corporate sponsorship would mean toning this podcast down – Solitude versus loneliness, and what he's cutting out of his life – GTA 6 dropping its trailer on Netflix and where gaming is heading – Why he walked away from radio, and the question he put to me about identity Hope you enjoy the episode. Best, Team Coffee Pump Order Our Coffee and Wallpapers: https://wa.me/c/254707696969 Our Coffee and Tea Is live! Order from our website: https://coffeepumppodcast.com/shop Join Our Membership and get access to videos early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZKGnWZWb-S9wJdz9IGDTw/join Support The Channel: MPESA: 0707 69 69 69 Pay Bill: 542 542 Account Number: 069 420 Find Fareed: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fareeddiamondkhimani - X:https://x.com/FareedKhimani - Full Circle Healing: https://www.instagram.com/fullcirclehealingcenter/ Find our host Sajid Vayani: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Coffee Pump Spotify, Apple and Socials: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:37 - Buy Our Coffee 1:47 - Looking For A Podcast Studio & Gifting Fareed Our Coffee Blends 4:01 - KDFs, Fareed & Saj Catching Up, Radio Vs Podcasting 10:46 - Fareed's Nyeri Trip, Working For The Government, Sin Tax On Glass And Timber & The Tea Levy 30:05 - Fareed's Routine 37:08 - What Makes Fareed Happy: Peace & Healing 45:33 - Tamara's Artwork, Fareed's Strip Club Story & Saj's Thailand Ordeal 51:37 - Fareed's Relatives In Miami & Writing His Biography 54:42 - Fareed's Upcoming Pakistan Documentary 59:28 - The Art Of Filmmaking & Fareed In Film School 1:05:34 - A State Wedding, The KCB Ads & Corporate Sponsorship 1:14:21 - GTA 6, Netflix, The Gaming Ecosystem & Sony's Anti-Consumer Practices 1:24:57 - Our New Coffee Blends 1:25:51 - Finding Happiness, Financial Freedom & Identity Crisis 1:36:23 - Outro Disclaimer: The content of The Coffee Pump Podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coffee Pump Podcast, its affiliates, or any associated entities. Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as professional advice in any field, including but not limited to legal, financial, medical, or business matters. Any statements made about businesses, products, or individuals are based on personal experiences and opinions and are not meant to be taken as fact or a definitive review. The Coffee Pump Podcast does not assume any liability for the accuracy, completeness, or consequences of using the information discussed. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions, conduct their own research, and seek professional guidance where appropriate. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that The Coffee Pump Podcast is not responsible for any actions or decisions made based on the content provided.