Best Surviving Nairobi Podcasts (2024)

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Unpacking Reesa Teesa's "Who TF Did I Marry" with Lydia K. M. 1:10:35

1h ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Join us and our special guest Lydia K. M. as we unpack Reesa Teesa's "Who TF Did I Marry?" TikTok series. Would we really do things differently if we were in her position? Maybe society's pressures get to us at some point and we "settle"... Let us know your thoughts in the comments or drop us a voice note... 00:00 - 04:41 Introduction 04:42 - 22:22…

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Confessions From A Survivor | P0rn, S3x & M@sturbat!on Addiction 1:22:03

11d ago1:22:03

1:22:03

*Trigger Warning* This episode contains graphic depictions of sexual abuse and addiction. Listener discretion is advised. On this episode, we explore the hidden struggles and triumphs over pornography addiction. Our guest shares her personal story, challenging misconceptions, sharing a powerful message of hope and healing. 00:00 - 02:00 Introductio…

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Youtube Premiere Alert!!! | Ask Us Anything 1:19:48

26d ago1:19:48

1:19:48

We’re not just in your ears anymore, we’re coming to your screens! 📺 Get ready for a visual treat as our ‘Ask Us Anything’ episode premieres on YouTube!!! #itsrelatedipromise #irip #PodcastGoesVisual #askusanything 00:00 - 02:17 - Welcome To Our FIRST EVER Audio-Visual Episode!!!! 02:18 - 13:34 - What Caught Our Attention In The Past Week 13:35 - 2…

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Faith, Sex & Secondary Virginity 1:53:00

1M ago1:53:00

1:53:00

Do you believe in Holy Baddies? Or Secondary Virginity? This week the girls get real about Faith, Sexuality & Abstinence.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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The Myth of Abroad | Is It Really Maisha London? 1:16:07

2M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

Is missing special moments with your loved ones worth earning in Sterling (as the ladies put it :D) We'd love to hear about your experience in the comments... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Why Does Politics Matter? 1:26:09

2M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

Should we blame our politicians for the struggles we're going through as a country? Tune in to hear King Charles, Nerima, Esther, and Sharon try their luck at a game of trivia. To play this game with your friends and family, tap here.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message…

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Influencers and Politics; Can They Coexist? 1:03:33

3M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

What role do influencers play in politics? Are they required to use their platforms to speak about what's happening in the world? King Charles, Nerima Wako, and Esther Kazungu shared their thoughts on the role that influencers play in public discourse Content creators who share information on current happenings both locally and internationally: Jus…

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Fungua Roho: Happy New Year! 1:26:25

3M ago1:26:25

1:26:25

Take stock with us as we look into 2024. Taking stock categories: Love and relationships - romantic and platonic Personal Development Career Wellbeing - mental health, fitness (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:05:15) - What's Caught Our Attention Lately (00:30:52) - Fungua Roho - Love & Friendships (00:53:30) - Fungua Roho - Personal Development (01:05…

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Dating Up vs Dating Down | Where Do You Stand? 1:19:03

4M ago1:19:03

1:19:03

Would you date someone who was earning less than you? Is there room for your partner to grow? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Irregular Income || Surviving The Gig Economy 1:14:01

4M ago1:14:01

1:14:01

As someone in the gig economy, are you eligible to invest your money? In this episode, Valentine & Charles share how to plan, budget, and invest when you have an irregular income. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Are You Ready To Handle An Emotionally Intelligent Man? 1:16:54

5M ago1:16:54

1:16:54

Are you ready to handle an emotionally intelligent man? On this episode, we had Dez come and unpack what emotional intelligence is and we discovered that we may not always be ready to handle an emotionally intelligent partner...contrary to what we may think. Tap here to find the link that Jules read from. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas…

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Finding Your Why || Surviving The Gig Economy 1:24:46

5M ago1:24:46

1:24:46

Finding your why in the gig economy can be such an enlightening experience. Listen in on this episode to hear how Shazz, Ciru, Sharon, and Jules define their why and let us know what yours is in the comments below... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Body Positivity: Is Calling People Fat, Offensive? 1:17:37

5M ago1:17:37

1:17:37

In this episode, we had Shazz and Ciru come and chat with us about 'body image'. A lot is said about plus-size people but do skinny babes struggle with their body image too? Join in on the conversation in the comments or send us a voice note! With love @officialsharonmachira, @jules_her, @cirumuriuki, and @queendom.blog --- Send in a voice message:…

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Friendship Breakups; Why do they hurt so much? 1:07:13

7M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

Is it just us? But why are Friendship Breakups so damn painful? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Surviving The Gig Economy- (BRAND NEW SERIES) 1:21:51

7M ago1:21:51

1:21:51

Are you part of the "Gig Economy" like we are? How's that going for you? Let us know in the comments below or send us a voicenote! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Are You Keeping Up With The Joneses? (spending money to keep up with others) 1:02:54

7M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

The phrase "keeping up with the Joneses" describes the habit of trying to compete with your peers' social status, wealth, and possessions. Is this you? Have you experienced this before? We HAVE! Let us know in the comments, or send us a voicenote! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message…

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Fungua Roho (Part 2); Grieving Google & Navigating Life As Content Creators 28:31

8M ago28:31

28:31

With love from Sharon & Jules --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Fungua Roho- Opening Up About Life Lately (Part 1) 1:39:35

8M ago1:39:35

1:39:35

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Is Your Partner 'Controlling' or just 'Traditional'? Our thoughts on the Keke Palmer debate 1:24:04

8M ago1:24:04

1:24:04

With love from Sharon, Jules, Charles, Dez and Ciru --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Is the Pressure To Get Married & Have Kids Justified? 1:26:15

9M ago1:26:15

1:26:15

While @Juila was away, we invited our favourite co-hosts @ciru & @charles to sit in and keep @Sharon company. It was an ABSOLUTE RIOT! Let us know your thoughts on marriage and having kids, is the pressure justified? ... oh, we also had a new and special guest today. His name is Dez. We won't say much about him; you'll have to listen to find out😎🤷‍…

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We'll Miss You Kwambox 59:55

9M ago59:55

59:55

It's been a great time having Sheila Kwambox on the podcast; Let's all slide in her DM's and send her all the love as she moves onto her next chapter :) @Jules is currently in London and couldn't be a part of this farewell episode, but be sure to catch this raw and unfiltered conversation between @Sharon & @Kwambox as they go down iRIP memory lane.…

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Why Do People Cheat? 1:05:00

9M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Hosted by Sharon, Jules and Kwambox. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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What Are Your Family Dynamics? 50:50

9M ago50:50

50:50

Do you have first-born syndrome like @kwmabox and @Jules, or do you have last-born syndrome like @Sharon? This week we give you a sneak peek into our family dynamics and how they have shaped us into the women we are today. We'd love to hear yours, send us a voicenote ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/messag…

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Crazy Things We've Done For Love... especially to KEEP love. 52:02

10M ago52:02

52:02

This one is self-explanatory! But heh, your stories were HILARIOUS! With love from Kwambox, Sharon & Julia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Making Friends As An Adult- Why is it so hard??? 1:21:48

10M ago1:21:48

1:21:48

Is it just us, or is it extremely difficult to make friends as adults? Also, we're giggling at Jules saying that at a certain age, we all have chronic illnesses. Drop your illness below if you can relate :D --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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What Would Your Ex Say About You? 1:23:29

12M ago1:23:29

1:23:29

What would your Ex say about you? The person we were in our twenties versus now is two totally different people. Luckily we've grown, we've healed and a striving to become better people for ourselves and our respective/eventual partners. Hope you enjoy this reflective session as much as we did! With love from Kwambox, Julia, Sharon & Ciru Muriuki. …

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Things We Like & Don't Like About Gen Z (F*ck GenZ #Respectfully) 1:21:48

12M ago1:21:48

1:21:48

A lot has been said about Gen Z... but here's what we think about this interesting group of people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The good the bad and the funnyyyyy. We'd love to know in the comments, what do you like and not like about Gen Z? (also you can send us a voicenote in our DM's) With love from Sharon, Julia & Kwambox. --- Send i…

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Navigating Being Broke! 1:14:26

12M ago1:14:26

1:14:26

Being broke is the realest form of 'character development'. What lesson did you learn from NOT having money? Please drop us a comment below and send us a voice note in our DM's. With love from Sharon, Kwambox & Julia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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What Is Your Relationship With Food & Your Body? 1:27:05

1y ago1:27:05

1:27:05

This week we get really personal about our relationship with food... and by extension, our bodies. Are you like Charles & Jules.. always hungry or like Sheila & Sharo, never hungry? In conclusion, whichever side of the scale you lie on, all bodies are beautiful! The most important thing is to be happy and see a nutritionist who can advise on what w…

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A Guide to Dating In Nairobi- Our International Listeners, This One Is For You! 1:08:17

1y ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Dating in Nairobi is an extreme sport, so we made this episode to help our International listeners navigate the CHAOS. While we love it here, dating in Nairobi is ghetto AF. What other advice you would give a foreigner that's looking to date in Nairobi? Leave us a voice note in our DM's or drop a comment below. --- Send in a voice message: https://…

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Are Content Creators Copying Each Other? 1:10:52

1y ago1:10:52

1:10:52

How do you stay original in the content creation space? This is a really sticky conversation, but we'd love to hear your thoughts. Are content creators copying each other? Send us a voicenote in our DM's or leave a comment below. With Love from Sharon, Kwambox & Julia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/messag…

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Lets talk Money & Retirement With Charles Murito 1:07:48

1y ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Let's talk MONEY, specifically 'retirement money'! This week Charles is back and he is leading this important conversation that touches on black-tax, early retirement and much more. We know how much you love Charles, so we hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Also, have you guys started thinking about your retirement? Let us know in the comments …

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Have You Ever Been Period-Shamed? 1:13:58

1y ago1:13:58

1:13:58

In line with International Women's Day, we shed light on period stigma and open up about instances where WE have been period shamed. We also talk about how our mentality around our period has changed over the years; from the costs of having our periods, to having sex while on our periods. It gets reaaally personal, but what better way to #EndPeriod…

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When Your Sister Is NOT Your Keeper! 1:08:12

1y ago1:08:12

1:08:12

As we kick off International Women's Month, we're talking about the idea of 'being your sister's keeper' and highlighting situations where a sister was not our keeper! With Love from Jules, Kwambox & Sharon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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Love Is Blind;Lessons On Love From A Blind Man 1:22:28

1y ago1:22:28

1:22:28

To conclude our Valentines Special, we sat down with Julius Mbura, who is visually impaired, and he taught us life-changing lessons about LOVE. A Lawyer, A YouTuber, A Husband and a Father of two, he walks us through navigating 'Kanairo' (Nairobi) while being visually impaired. This was on of our most profound episodes and we hope you learn from it…

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(UPDATED) A Galentines Special; Get to really know US! 52:29

1y ago52:29

52:29

This episode is another edition of our "Fungua Roho Sessions", but this time we play a game of cards that have interesting prompts that get us opening up and knowing each other better. With Love from Kwambox, Sharon & Julia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message…

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Forbidden Fruit; Have You Ever Had A Bite? 1:13:08

1y ago1:13:08

1:13:08

Its the month of love, but lets be honest....not all love stories are ones to be proud of. This week we tap into our inner Eve and share love/lust stories that we're not quite proud of. Biting from the forbidden fruit is a tale as old as time, but the lessons learned from it have undeniably shaped us into the women we are today. We'd love to hear y…

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How Did You Perform In High School/ KCSE? 59:08

1y ago59:08

59:08

It's KCSE results season, so this week we throw it back to high school and talk about the pressure we had to pass exams; Especially KCSE! Are you like Sharon who got her personal highest in KSCE? or Like Kwambox who failed the first time but passed at the second attempt? Or like Jules who scored what she'd been averaging in high school? Let us know…

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Are We Oversharing On Social Media? (Prince Harry, Lori Harvey, Jules, Lydia KM, Shazzoh, Michelle Ntalami, Kim K, Kwambox etc) 1:16:10

1y ago1:16:10

1:16:10

We're all on the fence with this one; but are we "oversharing" on social media? On this episode we explore examples of your favourite celebrities and influencers (both local and global) and unpack; How much is too much when it comes to sharing our personal lives? Our conclusion is that its ENTIRELY up to you! As long as you are ready to deal with t…

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Shit We're Leaving Behind In 2022 ! (Natural Hair, Self Doubt, Toxic Friends etc) 1:07:07

1y ago1:07:07

1:07:07

Its our first episode of 2023 and we couldn't be more excited! A New Year marks new beginnings, new habits and new resolve. But what are the things you'd like to leave in 2022? This week, the girls went round the table sharing theirs! Also, Sheila's back on the podcast and we're loving it! With love from Julia, Kwambox & Sharon. --- Send in a voice…

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Are The Best Men Stuck In The Friendzone? With Charles Murito 55:07

1+ y ago55:07

55:07

We recently came across an interesting stand-up comedian who basically insinuated that women tend to "friendzone' potential suitors and end up with men that are below par. Charles Murito was back on the mic and had a lot to say about this!! This was such a fun 'reaction' episode; we'd love to hear your thoughts. Drop us a voicenote on our Instagram…

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Why Don't Kenyans Watch Kenyan Movies? 1:40:50

1+ y ago1:40:50

1:40:50

Have you ever watched a Kenyan Movie? What is your favourite one? While Kenya is not known for its film industry, there are have been several films that have been critically acclaimed. This week we had an interesting debate with Carol Kioko- a Kenyan filmmaker who leads the 48 Hour Film Project in Kenya- on why Kenyans don't watch Kenyan films. The…

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Why Don't Young People Go To Church Anymore? 1:23:52

1+ y ago1:23:52

1:23:52

We recently came across a tweet where the user was asking "Why don't young people to church anymore, especially if you raised in the church?" This sparked an interesting debate! We invited Carol Kioko, a well known filmmaker... and more relevant to this conversation, a Christian, who has been brought up in the church and shares interesting thoughts…

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Advice to Our Younger Selves 1:24:19

1+ y ago1:24:19

1:24:19

This week, Julia and Sharon share advice they would give to their younger-selves. A really heart warming session, this was! What advice would you have for your younger self? Please send us a voicenote on our instagram page @itsrelatedIpromise. With Love from Muthoni, Julia and Sharon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

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Meet Our Siblings- with Derrick Gaitho & Loise Machira 1:15:27

1+ y ago1:15:27

1:15:27

This week we played a round of Sibling Tag, where we invited our siblings to answer random questions about us and our childhood! Wueh, the stories are LIT! Thank You @LoiseMachira & @derrickgaitho for dropping by, its was such a pleasure hosting you both! We'd love to hear from you, what's your favourite memory with your siblings? Send us a voiceno…

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Lessons On Love From An Economist- With Wangari Muikia 1:03:02

1+ y ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Ever thought about the intersection of Love & Economics? Well, neither did we, until we had an economist join in on the fun! This week we invited Wangari Muikia, a decorated Kenyan economist to give us lessons on loves from the perspective of an economist. What shall we do next, lessons on love from a Lawyer? A Pastor? A Politician? Loool. Let us k…

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Love vs Compatibility- With Charles Murito 1:16:49

1+ y ago1:16:49

1:16:49

Love versus Compatibility; What matters more in a relationship? This week we all differed on this one. But one thing we all agreed on, is that you need a bit of both. We invited Sharon's colleague ,Charles Murito, who is a whooole exec at Google, to join in on the fun and give a male perspective. He leads Policy & Government Affairs at Google Afric…

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Fungua Roho- New Jobs, New Lovers, New Homes. 1:42:27

1+ y ago1:42:27

1:42:27

Last season you really loved our #FunguaRoho session, so we decided bring it back and open up about what’s been going on in our lives. New love, New homes and New careers are just among the many topics we’ll touch on. As you know, these sessions get very emotional, so join in on the fun and give us an update on what's been going on with you fr fr. …

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Would You Be On A Reality Show? With Kwambox 1:10:26

1+ y ago1:10:26

1:10:26

Reality shows are now a dime a dozen, but back in 2010 (12 years ago) it was a still nascent industry. This week , Kwambox shares her experience on Big Brother Africa which catapulted her into stardom across the continent. But behind the glitz and glam she opens up about her struggle with anxiety brought on by the fame. We also share our experience…

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Our First Time Stories- With Kwambox (Sex, Public Shaming & More) 59:01

1+ y ago59:01

59:01

This week we go round the table sharing our first time in various precarious situations. Categories include "First Public Scandal", "First Time Having Sex", "First Million (Kenya) Shillings" and many more. We invited superstar MC and Radio Presenter Kwambox to join in on the fun. Can you relate to any of the stories? We'd love to hear your 'first t…

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