A Letter To My Younger Self

Dancer and choreographer Ayomar Atieno talks about how turning inward has helped her in her journey to self-awareness, vulnerability, and expressing her true self.

Cris Njoki, Founder and Creative Director of IKOJN, opens up about how she navigated through life after losing her mother at a young age.

Global Moderator and Former Broadcaster, Georgie Ndirangu, reflects on how he stayed the course and didn’t give up, even while going through difficult times navigating his personal life and his career. 

Content creator, Joy Kendi, talks about the difficult moments that taught her patience, discipline, and helped her grow as she turned her hobby into a full-time business.

Writer, actor, and director, Ngartia, reflects on his journey in theatre and the life lessons he’s learned along the way. 

Media personality, Pinky Ghelani, opens up about the events in her life that have taught her to choose to focus only on the people, situations, and things that are good for her well-being.

Content Creators Ben Cyco and Wanjiru Njiru of The Joyride Podcast reflect on how they have affirmed and supported each other over the years.

Photographer and content creator, Tatiana Karanja, talks about her journey to self-love.

Eli’s letter to his 17-year-old self Content creator and businessman, Eli Mwenda, recounts going from a rebellious teenager to gaining greater appreciation for his family.

Kurun’s letter to her teenage self Award winning musician, Karun Mungai, reflects on her journey from a teenage star to redefining herself in adulthood.

Foi’s letter to her 13-year-old self Award winning actress and TV presenter, Foi Wambui, overcomes childhood insecurities and discovers her passion in the most unusual way.

Safia’s letter to her 8-year-old self Wabosha is reunited with her former classmate, Safia Abdi, to talk about Safia’s experience with FGM and how she found the courage to speak out against the practice.

Winnie’s letter to her 18-year-old self Olympic weightlifter Winnie Okoth reflects on how her refusal to conform to societal norms opens unexpected doors for her on a global scale.

Chimano’s letter to his 9-year-old self Award-winning musician, Willis Chimano, discusses his transition from an awkward and shy boy, to a man who celebrates all the things that make him different.

Wandia’s letter to her 20-year-old self Entrepreneur, Wandia Gichuru, reflects on the decision-making year in her life that shaped much of who she is today.

John-Allan’s letter to his 24-year-old self Award winning journalist, John-Allan Namu, talks about how the conflicts he experienced in his 20s lead him to be more intentional and compassionate in his personal and professional life.

Wabosha’s letter to her 17-year-old self Maxine Wabosha, content creator, business woman, and host of A Letter to My Younger Self introduces the podcast and talks to her 17-year-old self about being surprised to be thrust into the limelight and what she’s experienced in her life since leaving high school.