The Life of a Kenyan Who is Never in Kenya

Solo episode :) If you do not start building yourself to be a someone today, whether its social media, entrepreneurship, social justice etc. you'll never have the established platform to in the future. This means that in the longevity game you loose. In an equation... Wasting time = zero compounding = you loose Allow me to make it make sense to you...

This week I welcome on my best friend, Arlo Wilson ! On this episode we are talking Arlo's coming out story, the homophobia rhetoric in Africa, and a bit of 4 worlds: Zambia, South Africa, Kenya, and the United Kingdom. Thank you for coming bestie <3 For more of Arlo, check out their Instagram: @arlo.wilson161 Episode Breakdown 01:04 Introduction 02:30 Arlo's Coming Out Story 04:03 The...

Nureyn Mwang'ombe joins me to speak about his time in Kenya, the United Kingdom, and the Islam faith. After 9 years of knowing Nureyn, we dive into a few memories from Prep, share a few laughs and investigate further what it's like growing up in the UK, taking a 3 year expedition to Kenya, and being Muslim in a non-Muslim country. For more of Nureyn, check out his Instagram: @nureyn.m Epis...

Join me this week to explore the story of a Kenyan musician taking on Rwanda! This week I am joined by Kevin Kuria . We will unravel his journey growing up in Kenya and taking on his music career, as well as get a sneak peak into the life of a Kenyan living in Rwanda. From funny to empowering, debunking Rwanda, and a layered conversation underpinning life beyond education...tune in! For more of Ke...

Yes, I decided to host a mid-week intervention... It's mixture of fiction, self-help, and novels. Here are my 5 book recommendations for everyone. Books I hated, then loved, then hated, then adored! Why these books? You'll find out! I hope I could bring you slight joy during the week! The 5 books are: Think Like A Winner: Yehuda Shinar Unbowed: Wangari Maathai Everything Everything: Nicola...

An accent; the way you sound when you speak. Sometimes the way you speak sounds like everyone around you and sometimes it is the only one of it's kind in a bed of rosses. Even though, an accent can determine your quality of life in some places and in others, it brings you closer to the people just like you. From accent kinks to prejudices, this episode is all about accents!

On this weeks episode I welcome my dearest sister: Paula Kioko on a conversation that breaks down the holistic story of our sisterhood, hosted by the sister duo you never knew you needed. For more of Paula Kioko, Check out her Instagram handles: @paulareadss @paulakioko Thanks for coming big sis <3 Episode Breakdown 1:05 Introduction 1:30 Childhood Memories 4:40 Wise Words From Paula; Unpacking...

What's more important to you - dreams or your bank account digits? Let's speak about it on this episode covering logic, emotions, and even age. Here is a copy of the review of a book that summarises the 5 biggest regrets of the dead-> The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing  by Bronnie Ware: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3377309/#:~:t...

The life of an African goes beyond comapare... Everyone goes through it.... Let's talk about it on this weeks episode!

Let me guess, you have more older friends? You prefer spending time with older friends? Your circle is 2 years older than you? This week i'm speaking about older friends and younger friends unpacking dynamics, differences, how it is to be in either, and more. Tune in!

In this episode this is the definition of the following terms: A domestic relationship refers to one at which two people live in the same country. For instance, one person lives in Nairobi and the other person lives in Nakuru. An international relationship refers to one at which two people are in two different countries. For instance, one person lives in Canada and the other person lives in Tanzan...

I wan't to fall in love with my life again in 2024. To do so, let's look back at the lessons I learned in 2023 that changed my entire being. What did you leave behind last year? Who did you live behind last year? What did this all teach you? Maybe your being changed completely as well... Hey! sit down with me and maybe I can hear you hear me :) Tune in to the first episode of the year! Pod...

Happy New Year to the Life of a Kenyan Who's Never in Kenya family <3 HOW I'VE MISSED YOU!! Welcome to a new series of the podcast investigating a Kenyan life abroad. This year will be full of discovery, building more of a relationship between you and , and adventuring into a holistic view of a Kenyan life abroad. For the video accompanying the introduction check out the podcast Instagr...

This week i'm discussing the dualistic compass between staying true to your roots vs assimilating yourself into the culture you're new to. This is the last episode of the year. I hope you have a lovely December holiday and you have an amazing start to your 24' - Have fun and i'll speak to you soon <3 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kiokoelsie.wixsite.com/lifeofakenyan⁠⁠ Instagram page: ⁠⁠⁠...

An argument of silence is defined as the drawing of a conclusion based on the silence of another person when the other person is refusing to give evidence for any reason as to their unstated evidence [ https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/logicalfallacies/Argument-from-Silence ] I.e. a silent argument is when a person refuses to state their problem and the other person - based on their human recept...

We all know that one friend who never let's you get better. Like these type of people DON'T rest; there's always something you've done wrong, said wrong, worn wrong, and at this point your whole existence has been wrong in their eyes. Laughing, right? it's funny but for real... always handing you that 8th glass of alcohol even though you said you were giving up drinking OR shou...

Discussing the environment around self-discovery; tips and the effects of friends. Tune in! This weeks playlist: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6V8U3HAqu3Q9q1h1dm1qBd?si=488fa04e8f83416e⁠ Instagram page: ⁠https://instagram.com/thelifeofakenyanwnik?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==⁠ Website: ⁠https://kiokoelsie.wixsite.com/lifeofakenyan

Tell me you haven't pulled out this line before... "They should've known better than to do that to me" "They should've known better than to say such a thing" "They should've known better than to break my trust" Sounds familiar? We have this tendency to believe that people have this ordained way of acting that aligns in exact replication of everything w...

Let me guess, you've also had that era in your life where you thought being extremely nice was the solution to social situations... I've been there and this episode discusses my reflections after forfeiting that era. Tune in! This weeks playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6V8U3HAqu3Q9q1h1dm1qBd?si=cca445fb2bd44add

What's the honest truth about having loads of friends? it's not as glamours as it sets itself out to be. Now don't get me wrong, each person you get to interact with is unique and authentic, but have you ever asked yourself how it is when every single person is unique and authentic, when you have to cater to over 1000 unique and authentic people? Pretty intense if you ask me... I mean...

Approximately 93 days left of ' No Men 2023'. What is No Men 23' ? It's a bet I made with my best friend at the beginning of the year that I would not associate myself with the male gender in a romantic way. The main goal is to pick solitude and self-development over novelty and my DEAR love for men. Picking myself has completely changed my perspective on dating. In summary, I don&...

Do I miss South Africa? Ofcourse I do. For all the positive people I met, the sidequest gambles I found myself in, and the world wind wonderful two years of my life, I always will love that place. However, one era ends and another one begins as Mutheu finds her way to South Africa! This weeks episode is a Q&A with South Africa’s newest Kenyan Mutheu, as I hand umqhele (the crown) over to her....

Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble - an easy and fun way to find a partner, but certifiably the home to some of the strangest individuals living on the ends of this earth... such is life. This week I am joined by Mutheu Muange to review the weirdest dates we found on the scopes of the internet - and yes WEIRD THEY ARE! Shoutout to the strangers on the internet for sharing so nobly LOL For more Mutheu, chec...

Growing up is knowing that you are 5 foot 2 and you aren't growing anymore. Growing up is knowing that your brother is half your size and he will be 6 foot soon but AGAIN you aren't growing. Growing up is being indenial that you won't grow atleast 3 foot by 21. I'm just short okay let me be?!?! The main point is that growing up is a strange thing. I mean yesterday I was 13 and laug...

Fitness is one of the most important aspects of my life. I live for fitness freedom and a healthy/happy lifestyle. This week is a breakdown on my fitness journey where I offer advice and discuss everything fitness from hockey to committing myself entirely to gym, as well as more. Tune in! Playlist <3 : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6V8U3HAqu3Q9q1h1dm1qBd?si=08a5f163a04d4c9e