Beyond the Brand with Hannah G

In this episode of Beyond The Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Linda Mariah, founder and CEO of The Beauty Cottage Salon, to unpack the journey behind one of Nairobi's established salon brands. Linda's entrepreneurial journey started long before The Beauty Cottage. She was already finding ways to make money while in school, selling second-hand clothes and redesigning books. Her passion...

Why do some personal brands instantly earn trust while others struggle to make an impact? In this episode of Beyond The Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Pius Muchiri, CFA, the Managing Director and CEO of Nabo Capital, for a masterclass on building a personal brand that creates genuine connection and lasting influence. With more than two decades of experience in investment management, Pius has...

What if the problem isn't that you're not working hard enough, but that your business doesn't have the right systems? In this episode of Beyond The Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Anne Muhia, popularly known as The Unprepared Entrepreneur, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, failure, rebuilding, and the importance of creating systems that allow a business to grow bey...

What happens when the spotlight fades? Does your brand still have value? In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with award-winning Kenyan gospel artist, entrepreneur, and creative Moji Shortbabaa for a candid conversation about building a brand that lasts beyond chart-topping songs. Known for redefining urban gospel music in Kenya with songs like Mihadarati, Bazokizo, and Hao...

Can your healing journey become part of your life's purpose? In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Lydia KM, content creator, entrepreneur, and co-host of the popular The Messy Inbetween (TMI) Podcast, for a deeply personal conversation about healing, identity, faith, and building an authentic personal brand. Known for creating honest conversations around relationsh...

Can your technical skills alone build a successful career? In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Bright Gameli Mawudor, an internationally recognized cybersecurity strategist, founder of AfricaHackon, speaker, educator, and technology leader, to discuss why personal branding has become one of the most valuable assets for professionals in tech. Originally from Ghana and...

In this episode of Beyond The Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Gladys Gachanja for an honest conversation about navigating the highs and lows of a career in media and finding purpose beyond it. With years of experience in Kenya's broadcast industry, Gladys shares the defining moments that shaped her career, the lessons she learned while working in television, and what it was like transition...

In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with acclaimed spoken-word artist and activist Willie Oeba. Known for his powerful blend of poetry, civic education, and social justice advocacy, Willie has spent over a decade using spoken word to challenge inequality, inspire young people, and amplify the voices of ordinary citizens. He has become one of Kenya's most recognized spo...

What happens when comedy becomes more than entertainment? In the Season 4 premiere of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with comedian, MC, media personality, and digital creator Wangari Nguri, popularly known as Auntie Jemimah. Known for her iconic portrayal of the outspoken, affluent Kikuyu woman "Auntie Jemimah," Wangari has built one of Kenya's most recognizable comedy bra...

What starts with charging 2 shillings for braids as a child can eventually grow into a globally connected beauty brand. In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with renowned entrepreneur and hairstylist Jane the Stylist for a powerful conversation on resilience, branding, business, and impact. Jane opens up about growing up in a humble household where survival was difficult, y...

What happens when motherhood completely changes your relationship with money? In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Manuela for a powerful conversation on motherhood, money, personal finance, and building a relatable online brand. Manuela shares how getting pregnant during university became a major turning point in her life, pushing her to think differently about saving...

What starts as gaming on a small Nokia phone can eventually become a powerful tech brand. This week on Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Kenyan tech creator Duncazz Tech to unpack his journey from early mobile gaming curiosity to building a growing presence in the tech and digital space. Duncazz shares how his fascination with phones, gaming, and technology started from humble beginni...

What does it really take to make it in film? In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with award-nominated actress Celestine Gachuhi, best known for her lead role in the hit Kenyan TV series Selina. Celestine shares her journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Kenya’s most recognized faces on screen. From working small jobs and navigating a difficult childhood to landi...

In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Allan MX, a dynamic Kenyan media personality, content creator, and digital strategist. Allan shares his journey through the media space and how he has continuously evolved his brand to stay relevant in a fast-changing digital landscape. From building an audience to maintaining influence, he breaks down what it really takes to grow a...

What does it take to build a career across law, music, and purpose-driven work? In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with June Gachui, a rare blend of intellectual property lawyer, musician, and creative entrepreneur. With a career spanning decades, June has built influence both in the courtroom and on stage. As an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya specializing in intelle...

What happens when everyday school experiences turn into a powerful brand? In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with rising Kenyan content creator Gadwilliam Kiragu, popularly known online as Mwalimu Kiragu. Gadwilliam has captured the attention of thousands across social media by turning relatable school moments into entertaining content that resonates with teachers, studen...

In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Eunice Nthenya to explore how she transformed her professional expertise in nutrition into a thriving digital brand. As a certified nutritionist, Eunice has built a reputation for helping people make smarter food and lifestyle choices, emphasizing habits like balancing protein and fibre intake, proper hydration, and healthy sleep pa...

In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Eli Mwenda for a powerful conversation on influence and building a voice that matters. Known for his clean aesthetic, fashion-forward content, and conversations around masculinity and lifestyle, Eli has built a strong digital presence across platforms, including TikTok and podcasting. He is also recognized for co-hosting conversatio...

In this episode of Beyond the Brand, we sit down with Murugi Munyi, content creator, entrepreneur, and co-host of The Messy In Between (TMI), to unpack how her brand was built from real life rather than strategy. Murugi shares how her journey into content creation wasn’t planned. While working in a corporate role, she found herself navigating motherhood, loneliness, and personal struggles, which l...

In this episode of Beyond The Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Kenyan radio personality Mike Mondo to unpack his remarkable journey from trained nurse to one of Kenya’s recognizable radio voices. Before entering the media, Mike trained as a nurse and worked in hospitals, including Kenyatta Hospital, Pumwani, Mathare, and Kilifi District Hospital. Despite the meaningful work, he felt the profess...

Season 3 of Beyond The Brand kicks off with a powerful conversation featuring Nyandia, a tech professional, entrepreneur, and branding strategist with over a decade of experience in IT and digital marketing. In this episode, Nyandia breaks down the realities of artificial intelligence, influence, and the responsibility that comes with building digital platforms. She explains how AI is essentially...

In this special recap episode of Beyond the Brand, we revisit 12 powerful conversations that explored identity, purpose, financial breakthroughs, brand pivots, reinvention, influence, and impact. From financial turning points to bold career shifts, from redefining public perception to building brands rooted in authenticity, this season unpacked what it truly takes to turn personal story into profe...

What does it really take to turn your purpose into a profession? This week on Beyond the Brand, the tables turn. Host Hannah G steps into the guest seat as she is interviewed by Valentine Gesare. From investment banking and MultiChoice Kenya to founding Inside Out Development, Hannah shares the raw, unfiltered journey of leaving stability to build a purpose-driven business in training, coaching, a...

What happens when the music stops, and then starts again? This week on Beyond the Brand , host Hannah G sits down with gospel artist Jimmy Gait to unpack his journey through music, stepping away from the spotlight, and finding his way back. Jimmy opens up about early success, the pressures of public life, personal struggles, and the turning points that led him out of the industry, and eventually b...

What happens when your marriage becomes part of your brand story? This week on Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Ciku wa Soxxy, entrepreneur, influencer, and partner to gospel DJ Soxxy, to unpack how her husband helped shape and guide her brand journey. Ciku opens up about building her identity while supporting a public-facing marriage, navigating personal struggles, entrepreneurship,...