Best busybeingborn Podcasts (2024)

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#56: Emmanuel ‘Mongul’ Mavala on Cross-Fit, Visionary Sports Leadership and Legacy 2:14:56

15d ago2:14:56

2:14:56

In this episode the host duo chat with the fittest man in the country! Kamande and Kigondu sit with the towering Emmanuel Mavala and pick gems from his expeditions around the world and life through sports. The legendary rugby player and strength and conditioning coach walks them through winning tides, plateau periods and lessons through transitions…

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#55: DR. FRANZ OWANO on Masks of Manhood, Words, Wards and the Merits of slow Success 2:04:55

2M ago2:04:55

2:04:55

In this episode the BBB duo sit with Dr. Franz Owano - a prolific author, publisher and doctor for a most intriguing conversation. Jumping into the deep end as soon as the episode starts, Franz explores the merits of greed - yes, greed - before the episode flows more towards studying the choices, strengths, weaknesses and shadows of great men. With…

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#54: Doug Mutai on the cross country building the comedy culture, Purpose and Alignment 2:26:03

3M ago2:26:03

2:26:03

In this episode the BBB duo sit with respected Kenyan stand-up comedian and manager, Doug Mutai (X, IG). The three gents follow Doug’s journey finding comedy or is it comedy finding him? From Bomet to Lethbridge, Kericho to Calgary, Nakuru to Nairobi and so on, in between laughs and hot takes - the trio trace Doug’s discovery of purpose through com…

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#53: Tugi Waiyaki on Therapy, Artistry and the Preciousness of this existence 2:07:50

5M ago2:07:50

2:07:50

An episode that flows like a productive session at the therapist! The BBB duo sit with psychologist and performing artist Tugi Waiyaki for a chat on mental health, music and more. Finding clarity, direction, and truth being the soul of the guest’s belief system, Tugi walks the gents through her path so far; overcoming growing pains, anxiety, extrem…

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#52: Vet Moses Kwereba on Chess Missions across the globe, Animal Health and the Art of Simplicity 1:30:43

6M ago1:30:43

1:30:43

In this first episode of their fourth season - Kamande and Kigondu are back all fresh and curious! Seated beside experienced Chess Coach and Veterinary doctor Moses Kwereba, the trio engage in a great conversation that closes with a poetic cherry on top! Opening with talks on reconnection and paying respects, the middle game sees the convo focus on…

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#51: No guest but nuggets - The one on the Golden anniversary Reflections 40:32

7M ago40:32

40:32

In the fifty first episode celebrating the Podcast's golden anniversary; Kamande and Kigondu take time with a live studio audience to reflect on the journey so far. A nice and chill short episode that is really about taking stock, making dreams a reality in between adulting, gratefulness, grace, need for rest, high fidelity experiences, plans and p…

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#50: Maqbul Mohammed on Healing from the inside out, Rethinking Success and the African Renaissance 1:56:42

7M ago1:56:42

1:56:42

On their special fiftieth(!!!) recording, the host duo has a chat with celebrated actor and media personality Maqbul Mohammed. In front of a live studio audience courtesy of the Busy Being Born Live Experience 2023, the three explore the journey home to the self through the lens of the guest’s perspective on his career, childhood, pursued interests…

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#49: Chantelle Kaaria on Impact, Filmmaking and coming home to the Self 1:36:07

8M ago1:36:07

1:36:07

In this episode the BBB duo sit with UK based Kenyan filmmaker Chantelle Kaaria for a candid conversation on her journey home and away. Home in this case being her - self, her calling, her place of birth and her motherland. The episode covers her coming and goings across borders, interests and seasons. From Kent to Kenya, London to Lang’ata, film p…

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#48: Abdullahi Bulle on the Biashara bug, Books, Banking and success with E-commerce 1:57:27

10M ago1:57:27

1:57:27

In this episode the host duo sits with Bulle Abdullahi, an entrepreneur and the founder of the Award winning bookstore - Nuria. Following his experience moving books both at the bank and bookstores; his is a journey of resilience, ingenuity and risk. A self-proclaimed pessimist making optimistic moves despite his skeptical nature - Bulle’s story sp…

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#47: Ceci and Clementina on Kanairo, Filmmaking and Mental fortitude 1:03:05

12M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

In this episode the host duo is joined by a filmmaking duo for an exciting conversation! Ceci Wanza and Clementina Kabutha are award winning filmmakers in pre-production for their latest feature film (at the time of recording). Their film ‘Kanairo’ follows the story of Jonte, a young Kenyan man navigating life in the big city with all its demands, …

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#46: Celestine Gachuhi on tags of Favour, Faith over Fear, Selina and beyond 2:04:31

1y ago2:04:31

2:04:31

In this episode the host duo chat with the impressive Celestine Gachuhi and spotlight her path to the screens and beyond. An admirable journey of crazy faith, discipline and eyes on the prize dedication. Starting from the deep end - they talk impermanence, trials and tough beginnings; exploring childhood memories, circumstances and experiences litt…

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#45: Mwongera Mutiga on Parenting, PapaBear and the ministry of Fatherhood 1:51:57

1y ago1:51:57

1:51:57

In this first episode of the third season, the host duo has a powerful chat with brilliant Mwongera Mutiga. They interrogate the epidemic that is fatherlessness, highlight the crisis - its cause and effect, cite related studies and explore possible ways through and beyond. Besides themes around fatherhood, the episode follows Mwongera’s lessons gro…

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#44: No guest but nuggets; The one on Kipchoge Philosophy lessons and What would ‘Denzel’ do? moments 56:44

1y ago56:44

56:44

As they wrap the second season of the podcast in a classic No guests but Nuggets episode, Kamande and Kigondu sit and exchange thoughts on growth, leadership and expansion. With this one just by themselves, their musings cover intentions, inflections, deflections and elevations around work, their personal lives, podcasting and beyond. Kigondu share…

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#43: Joe Kinyua on his Journey to the Award Winning Njoro wa Uba role, Dedication to the craft and living his purpose 1:52:05

1y ago1:52:05

1:52:05

In this episode Kigondu and Kamande sit with the brilliant Joe Kinyua and look back at his journey to becoming a stellar lead TV, theatre and film actor. With great stories highlighting consistency, discipline and understanding the self - the episode moves from his first acting role growing up, prolific theatre seasons, his journey into producing a…

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#42: Ythera on building Self-confidence, Harmony and Wanavokali’s journey to Timeless music 2:05:55

1+ y ago2:05:55

2:05:55

In this episode the BBB duo sit with the vivacious vocalist Ythera for an engaging chat on her journey finding purpose and direction through music and more. From the young and quirky to the mature and driven, the episode cuts across her experiences growing up, school days at Quabbz, campus life, Sauti Academy, her dive into the music industry, fami…

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#41: Maurice Otieno on Community building, Impact investment and finding his feet through Sports, Diligence and Networking 2:18:37

1+ y ago2:18:37

2:18:37

In this episode Kamande and Kigondu have an engaging chat with the sociable and impressive Maurice Otieno, picking gems from his illustrious career and journey discovering the self. Their hearty chat covers lessons from building impactful communities and grand opportunities, to memories around childhood escapades, hustling days and the come up. Fro…

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#40: John ‘JJ’ Jumbi on Creative direction, expression and Impact 2:22:33

1+ y ago2:22:33

2:22:33

In this high energy episode, the BBB duo sit with the brilliant John Jumbi and trace his path to becoming an award winning and prolific creative. From early curiosities, youthful audacity to recent discoveries, they explore JJ’s life changing UNI indulgences, days in Agency and his pathway into the Arts. From his first performance on stage to his f…

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#39: On troughs, crests, reflections and projections 1:29:44

1+ y ago1:29:44

1:29:44

As they do at the end of a year / beginning of one, the BBB duo sit with another two to look back at the year that was and make projections and intentions for the one ahead. In this episode Kigondu and Kamande sit with the Co-founder of CHURA, award winning techie Byron Sitawa and the brilliant actor and prolific Assistant Director (AD) Veronica Wa…

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#38: No guest but nuggets; The one on Beaming in discomfort and weird weddings 49:01

1+ y ago49:01

49:01

In this episode by themselves, the BBB duo talk finding balance and perspective in seasons of overwhelming joy or strain. They talk new babies and sold out shows, the discomfort of growth and thriving in the here and now. They look at the relationship we have with our thoughts vis-a-vis the lives we live, explore the effects of attachment and avers…

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#37: Nini Wacera on Becoming, Overcoming and the healing nature of Nature 2:44:37

1+ y ago2:44:37

2:44:37

In this episode the host duo adoringly sit at the feet of the indomitable Nini Wacera. Filled with plot twists and turns, great stories and storytelling, gems and rib cracking set ups, this episode is one for the books! From golf course parking lots to jaw dropping experiences in her twenties, from her childhood dance crew to professional paths on …

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#36: Abu Sense on Artistry, odes to friendship and a love for words and the weird 2:10:20

1+ y ago2:10:20

2:10:20

In this episode, the BBB duo engage a renaissance man, the brilliant Abu Sense aka Abubakar Nuuman. The laugh-filled chat and warm listen follows Abu's path from Nairobi to New Jersey, Dar Es Salaam to Calif and so on, picking gems and lessons from the different cultures, countries and seasons. They follow the trail of Abu's creative journey from t…

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#35: Muthoni Maina on the power of Literature, Sacrifice and wholesome vanilla women 2:02:36

1+ y ago2:02:36

2:02:36

In this episode the BBB duo engage the skilled wordsmith, novelist and girl with the shiny shoes that turned into a queen in a Black Panther T-shirt. Kamande and Kigondu engage the mighty smart literature buff - Muthoni Maina (Twitter: @iamnonimaina). They trace her roots from Turi, before and beyond - picking gems along the path that build her for…

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#34: No guest but nuggets; The one on the big three three, mindfulness and Wabi-sabi 50:59

2y ago50:59

50:59

Another episode by themselves! On this one, the duo reflects on the privilege of a new year and the lessons that come with. They talk transitions, projections, observations, mindsets, meditations and motivations. This episode features Mambo beard recalls with admissions of struggle and celebration of growth. Addressing pressures that come with new …

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#33: Maryolive Mungai on Consistency, Passion and finding the Melody of purpose and Purpose in melody. 2:05:56

2y ago2:05:56

2:05:56

In this episode, the Busy Being Born duo have a great conversation with the outrageously skilled singer, actress and queen of opera MaryOlive Mungai. The trio retrace her steps from her earlier curiosities and traces of passion from childhood, through school and into adulthood. The journey traverses continents with stories and lessons from recitals…

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#32: Joshua ‘the beast’ Chisanga – On appreciating process, trail blazing and pro-rugby 2:17:16

2y ago2:17:16

2:17:16

In this episode, the BBB duo get to sit with a Kenyan giant, a brilliant sportsman with a special spot for music production. With the guest physically towering over them, they giddily tackle topics around sports and sportsmanship, shifts, sacrifice and then some! Following Joshua Chisanga’s journey, they talk strength and conditioning, discipline a…

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#31: Alice in Wakanda land too – On parenting, productivity, buds and rebirth 1:59:40

2y ago1:59:40

1:59:40

In this episode, the BBB hosts are stoked to have the gracious Alice Kombani in the studio. Their first second time guest, wapi nduru wewe!! They talk life in the first world, shifts, parenting, poetry, productivity and more! They explore what ‘home’ really is and the cultural, social and societal differences and expectations. Taking quite a bit of…

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#30: No guest but nuggets; The one on Gratitude, Equanimity and Catching up 1:07:35

2y ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Another episode by themselves! In this episode Kamande and Kigondu catch up on step changes, housekeeping, expansion and counting it all joy. From Kigondu ‘marrying when he wants’ to Kamande’s dad 2.0 developments. From Agent Sasco, plays and paternity leave vibes, to social media management, careers and possible perils, the duo lively engage in ye…

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#29: Prof. Nandaa on Computing, Convictions and Consistency 2:12:16

2y ago2:12:16

2:12:16

In this episode the host duo and the guest jovially get into the trenches that built the brilliant software engineer Anthony Nandaa aka Prof. They take it back to his coming to Nairobi from the village in his lecturer suit and take it forward to his current passions, positions and pursuits around computing and beyond. They talk; breakdowns and brea…

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#28: Leah Njuguna on Taking Chances, STEM and thriving Home and Away 1:59:05

2+ y ago1:59:05

1:59:05

In this hearty episode, the hosts engage the brilliant Leah M. Njuguna, picking gems from her walk through lessons and experiences in different continents, classes, courses and seasons. The chat explores earlier dreams and desires to soon finding order, direction and purpose in and through STEM as she grew older. They talk dissertations, decision t…

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#27: Bilal Mwaura on Discipline, the Spirituality of Performance and being like Water 2:16:00

2+ y ago2:16:00

2:16:00

In this powerful episode, the duo host the brilliant Actor and Writer Bilal Mwaura and talk film, fatherhood, faith and so much more! From the creation of Uradi, Kauzi, Nganya and numerous theatre and film characters and productions to tales of tours, maasai shukas, sheikhs, the captain’s principle, poetry, prayer and esoteric conversations with ar…

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#26: Mary Mwikali – On Scripts, Studios and the Greatness Within. 2:01:53

2+ y ago2:01:53

2:01:53

In this episode the duo hosts the vivacious Mary Mwikali; a highly skilled and sought after journalist and Kenyan actress known for her majestic voice and bubbly personality. The episode follows Mwikali’s story through breakthroughs, paths and curves that have shaped her life so far, exploring choices around school, stages, stations and studios. Fr…

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#25: No guest but nuggets; The One on Shades of Shedding 55:55

2+ y ago55:55

55:55

In another episode just by themselves, the host duo digs deep into their personal experiences, seasons and lessons; this time spotlighting the idea of shedding and consciously letting go of ‘stuff’ to grow. They explore purging of behaviours, beliefs, friendships, material and more in a conscious effort to surround oneself with only the useful and …

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#24: Reviews, Reflections and Projections 2:21:32

2+ y ago2:21:32

2:21:32

The host duo is joined by techie Byron Sitawa (Co-Founder CHURA) and performing artist Michelle Tiren [Twitter](Actor and singer). Together the awesome foursome looks back at lessons and memories from the year that was, as they also look forward to projecting intentions around career, relations and beyond. The juicy stories in between taking the fo…

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#23: Peter Kawa on Exertion, Filmmaking and Christmas Love 1:30:18

2+ y ago1:30:18

1:30:18

In this episode, the duo hosts the purpose-driven and award-winning creative that is Peter Kawa. Sharing stories and gems from his journey gracing screens and stages years upon years; the episode highlights the importance of having a sense of purpose navigating through building a career and/or industry, faith, fatherhood and so much more! His conve…

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#22: Nick Ndeda on Providence, Discipline, Dopeness and Needful Things 2:05:04

2+ y ago2:05:04

2:05:04

In this episode, the host duo has a chat with the impressive performing artist and media personality - Nick Ndeda. In their chat, they pick and explore gems from Nick’s career interacting with microphones, cameras, costumes, stages, scripts and artists across Africa. They also go deep into lessons from his personal life as well; through the learnin…

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#21: Mambo Beard; On Manhood, Marriage, Shifts and even Shafts. 1:46:21

3y ago1:46:21

1:46:21

In this episode the host duo are joined by two other gentlemen; Brian and Ndaiga. Their in depth and open conversation explores the mind of a man not only coming to find himself but also his other half. Sampling their individual journeys they decipher and discuss the path of finding and understanding self through a male perspective, go on to talk c…

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#20: Inspirations and Appreciations - The Busy Being Born team on the journey so far 58:12

3y ago58:12

58:12

In this episode the whole team sits to chat, recap and check in. Mariah and Abu join Kamande and Kigondu in sharing their highlights, lessons and moments from the first season. You finally get to hear the voices behind production management and sound engineering and how that's been coming along. The awesome foursome not only review the behind the s…

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#19: Mufasa the Poet - On Poetry, Purpose, Dreaming and Daring in plateaus. 2:04:32

3y ago2:04:32

2:04:32

In this episode the duo host the powerhouse that is Mufasa; a Kenyan performing artist and author. Exploring deep and close to heart experiences that formed and deformed him in various ways, to lighter stories with laughs and that possibly feature letters, loaves and lessons, their convo moves from pulpits to the making of a rockstar! They talk mat…

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#18: Movement towards Harmony - Greenman Muleh Mbillo on Alignment, Consciousness and the Cessation of Suffering 1:58:30

3y ago1:58:30

1:58:30

In this episode the duo host the intriguing Greenman M. Mbillo and he shares profound lessons from his curiosities, studies and experiences with an influence of ancient, asclepian and African healing practices and beyond. Besides stories from his childhood and growth, he also indulges the hosts on the effects of forgiveness (rather, the lack thereo…

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#17: Ndeithi Kariuki on Fine Arts, transitions and the Human Spirit. 1:50:56

3y ago1:50:56

1:50:56

In this episode the host duo have a chat with Kenyan multi dimensional artist Ndeithi Kariuki. Their conversation picks from analysis of African leadership both past and present, freedom fighters, founding fathers and fallacies from history, to celebrating artistic greats and spaces. He journeys with the duo through his choices and transitions from…

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#16: The beauty of building Arks - Cindy Ogana on the Arts, media and self value. 1:55:51

3y ago1:55:51

1:55:51

In this episode the duo hosts Cindy Ogana and she heartily shares her journey in media and self growth. They explore lessons from love, funks and faith. They talk humility, healing, emceeing, car seat anchor, Larry Madowo's big heart, Campus days, theatre days, Kwani?, progressions of okayness, alignment, Faraja, marriage, family, maturity and so m…

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#15: Patricia Okelo on entrepreneurship, mentorship and partnership in marriage 1:47:52

3y ago1:47:52

1:47:52

In this episode the dynamic duo hosts the one and only Patricia Okelo! As they navigate through her youthful memories surrounding her start-up businesses, life in Mombasa, juggling both motherhood and work and following her passions. They get to pick out amazing lessons from her life on matters entrepreneurship, marriage and leadership which have i…

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#14: No guest but nuggets - Stoicism, intersections and frolicking with philosophies 37:03

3y ago37:03

37:03

The host duo have another episode by themselves, this time focusing their chat on stoicism and finding calm in the storm. Building off stories of saints and strife, Seneca and St. Augustine, the two share lessons and experiences they've employed stoicism. From Marcus Aurelius, Mandela, teachings of Christ and compassion, to Kamande's family and cov…

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#13: Life is a stage - Angela Mwandanda on transitions, performing arts, finding balance and bravery. 1:33:37

3y ago1:33:37

1:33:37

In this episode the duo host Angela Mwandanda a.k.a Shinde. She shares lessons from her journey through music and the making of it, being an introverted artist, overcoming shyness, her rendezvous with Shakespeare and the whirlwind that came with the success of the girl group Tattuu. They explore gems from the Ogopa days, Phoenix Players, lessons fr…

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#12: The battlefield of the mind - Tony Mochama on tenacity, compartmentalization and sunken places 2:04:08

3+ y ago2:04:08

2:04:08

In this episode, the duo hosts Tony Mochama. They talk - creative writing, mentorship, mental fortitude, nocturnal habits, Binyavanga's intensity, Chimamanda's focus, literary networks and spider webs. They highlight Tony's thoughts and memories around growing up, Amka, Story Moja, Chelsea wins and losses, trending on twitter, Smitta Smitten, merit…

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#11: Excellence embodied - Dr. Shikoh Gitau on Innovation, intentionality, leadership and faith 1:49:32

3+ y ago1:49:32

1:49:32

In this episode the duo hosts the brilliant Dr. Shikoh Gitau (LinkedIn) and the conversation ranges from technology solutions for Africa to the personal too - from routines to matters faith. The episode explores Shikoh's experiences from creating solutions from her brainchild Ummeli while pursuing her PHD in her late twenties, to working at Google,…

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#10: First Offshoot 'Kaende Kaende'; On progress, presence and the personal. 33:24

3+ y ago33:24

33:24

In this first 'offshoot' the host duo are by themselves. Kamande and Kigondu catch up, review the journey so far, speak on their struggles and interactions with social media and the desire to live in the present. The convo starts off in music and concerts, goes into lessons from the guests and episodes, potential meet-ups with the listeners, the cl…

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#9: Thought Leading and Left leaning - Kingwa Kamencu on identity, alignment and purpose. 1:47:25

3+ y ago1:47:25

1:47:25

In this episode the duo host Kingwa Kamencu and talk shifts in the times and energies, the interaction of the social and the political, the left being in ICU and the obesity of the right - to philosophies around She-Ra (yes, the superheroine), Ubuntu, duality, madam president, the underwear free movement, the creatives disability, power traps, ment…

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#8: Of petticoats and peacocking Success - Jacky Vike on discipline, humour and consistency. 1:52:37

3+ y ago1:52:37

1:52:37

In this episode, the duo host Jacky Vike and talk performance, versatility, lessons from Papa Shirandula, making the Nairobi Half Life character, peeping petticoats, life in the hood, the value of saving, love, loss, content creation and more! This episode is brought to you by: SYLVIA'S BITES Jacky Vike is an actress - most popular for her role as …

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#7: Finding fluency in courage- Sam Soko on storytelling, filmmaking and taking chances 1:50:00

3+ y ago1:50:00

1:50:00

In this episode the duo host Sam Soko (Instagram)(Facebook) and talk making documentary film projects, film making policies, festivals across the world including a premier at Sundance, family, success, protests, showers in places whose walls you wouldn't want to touch, Softie, faith in humanity and more! This episode is brought to you by: MOPRINT C…

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