Akili Pod

Join Lorraine Mzughula and Jesse Soleil from Akili TV as they chat with 17-year-old SDG champion Portia Wanjiru and Michael Adikwu of Arigatou International about transforming education. From tackling zero hunger to fostering youth innovation, discover how purpose-driven learning and SDGs are shaping the next generation of problem-solvers. 🌱💡 #SDGChampions #YouthInnovation #AkiliTV

Fatherhood isn’t just biology. It’s identity. It’s presence. It’s intention. We dive into how modern dads are balancing provision with connection, learning that emotional availability matters just as much as financial stability. This conversation reminds us: the way a father loves, disciplines, and communicates becomes the lens through which children see themselves, and the world.

When Eveline got her first phone at 17… she was so mad 😤 All her friends had phones, she had excuses ready… but her dad worked in tech and knew the risks. She wanted a smartphone, he bought her a landline ☎️😭She hated it then… but now? She gets it. Phones aren’t just gadgets. They come with digital footprints, real-world consequences, and responsibilities teens don’t always see.

Do you know how to talk to your child about sex, drugs, and boundaries? Darren shares how he approached these conversations with his kids — calmly, openly, and without judgment. From talking about sex at the right time to guiding them through decisions about peer pressure, he emphasizes safety, consent, and understanding over rules and fear. Sometimes, the best way to prepare a child for life is t...

Social media is shaping our children in ways we never experienced and sometimes, the signs that it’s affecting them aren’t obvious. From sudden mood changes, withdrawal, and irritability to obsessing over likes, followers, or online validation, many kids struggle silently. What looks like “normal teen behavior” can sometimes be a cry for help. The pressure to fit in, compare, and keep up online ca...

Sometimes as parents, we forget that kids aren’t the same and that’s okay. ❤️ In this episode, we talk about kids’ strengths and parenting beyond grades. Some children may struggle in school but shine in other ways, and that’s perfectly okay. It’s about seeing them, supporting them, and letting them be themselves.

In this episode, Wangari’s mum opens up about the quiet pain of watching people get frustrated with her daughter simply because they didn’t understand her. She shares how she learned to cope by standing alone — choosing solitude over hurtful comments, keeping her distance from the community, and becoming her own source of strength. With no one to step in, no one to offer solutions, she built a shi...

Black Tax is one of those topics everyone understands but few talk about openly. In this episode, we ask the hard question: where do you draw the line? Is supporting family an act of love, a responsibility, or pressure that silently weighs you down? At what point does helping become draining? And how do you set boundaries without feeling guilty or ungrateful? We get into the emotional, financial,...

Sports can build confidence, discipline, and character — but when pressure comes too early, they can also steal joy. In The Power of Play , James Mwangi and Ahmed join Akili Pod to explore how young athletes navigate talent, expectation, and identity. We discuss how parents can nurture ambition without letting success define a child, and why play should remain playful even when competition and tro...

Some lessons don’t come from textbooks — they come from curiosity. Join Gabe and Mercy on this episode of Akili Pod as they share personal experiences and discuss the importance of learning beyond the classroom . From backyard experiments to sketchbooks and imagination, we explore how children teach themselves through passion and how parents can nurture curiosity without creating pressure . A conv...

What if your child’s passion doesn’t align with the plan you had for them? In this episode of Akili Pod, we bring together two generations in an honest, deeply reflective conversation about passion, expectations, and the courage it takes to choose your own path. Kourtney, a Gen Z university student pursuing Actuarial Science, finds herself at a crossroads. While she’s academically capable, the cou...

Exploration vs Exploitation: How Do We Support Talented Children Without Pushing it too Far? It can be a blessing and a balancing act when a child's talent shows up early. How can parents help a young gift grow without putting too much pressure on it? How do you make chances without accidentally crossing the line into exploitation? Sheila Kwamboka, a media personality, joins us on this episode...