Tings and Things

Millennials are a nice generation.  Super nice. They are positive and optimistic, they want to do the right thing and collaborate to get stuff done. But here’s the problem: They don’t like conflict. Conflict happens, whether we like it or not. People have different opinions, and the ability to hit tough issues head-on, in a healthy and productive manner will typically allow both parties to arrive...

This life that we are living is a madness, shenanigans, and vibes are a part of our everyday lives. Parte after Parte has been an incredible opportunity for us to meet and connect with new people from all over the world. 

As artists and creators, the things we create put food on our table. The work we crank out has a direct impact on how much money is in our bank account at the end of every month. The phrase time is money, could be more apparent than in our field. It has been common practice, especially this social media era when having greater access to some of the most amazing designers, artists, photographers an...

Ahh open your eyes. There is so much beauty around us all, I think a part of it is stepping outside your comfort zone and experiencing new things. Beauty comes from the unexpected and we just need to be open to experiencing it.

So often people find themselves drowning in the expectation that their families and society as a whole have placed on them. From what course to take at university, to when to get married, who to marry and a litany of other people things and in this episode we attack all of this. The matrix is different for all of us but it certainly exists, and we will explore it all in this episode.

 Ahhh.. we all know of a situation where someone was supposed to be at a meeting with someone important. People don’t show up, they show up late, they show up unprepared, or sometimes they are just too hungover. All of these situations are so relatable to all of us. This is such an important conversation and just a real dose of reality for our listeners. Showing up on time and prepared is critical...

It is a modern term derived from conjoining the two words 'bae' and 'vacation' A baecation is simply a vacation with your bae/boo. It depicts hanging out, or being with your partner at a location, usually somewhere far from home, for extended periods of time. We explore all of that in this tantalizing episode.

Ahhhh the hoodies. Some of the holy grails in any wardrobe. However, since the beginning of time, the hoodies have been under constant threat from our female companions. Why? We don’t know. However, we know how we have personally victimized by these egregious actions and through this episode, we further investigate the ancient practice of hoodie theft. Why it happens and how we can put a stop to t...

Ahh, we are so privileged to be in the position. Catching flights and not catching feelings seems to be a very common theme in our generation. On a serious note, catching fights is something we all do, some of us more than others. Each of our experiences is unique but nothing ever runs smoothly or goes the way it should but that’s the beauty of travel and what makes it exciting. In this episode, w...

We are living in some crazy time these days. Our lives are dominated by screens, whether it is our phones, the computers and to a lesser extent tv. We have an honest and in-depth conversation about what role these screens play in our lives. From work to leisure/entertainment/social media we give an honest assessment of how we spend our times on these screens. More than that though we talk about ho...

So at the core of Tings and Things is two close friends who are very close but as you get closer and you figure out more about us you will slowly find that we are super close but vastly different. In some circles  people would refer to us as same same but different?nI believe this conversation highlights to diametrically opposed views on such a huge part of our culture. Sneakers and the shoe game,...

Shoutout to the Tings and Things fam for always tuning in and rocking with us. Between the two of our we have incredible chats that we love to share with you.  Tings and Things is essentially a collection of conversations that we have had in our personal lives, and decided to share with you. I hope you folks enjoy our nonsense and ELITE level banter!

Ahhhh...trolling is such an ancient past time that has exploded due to social media. The internet has leveled out the playing field and made people so accessible to us. The climate these days is absolutely crazy with social media just being an absolute minefield. People post things and sometimes you never know their real intention Trolling also happens bountifully on sites like Facebook, Instagram...

Ahhhhh....the clout. So addictive. When it comes to living our lives out on the internet for the world to see we are literally the first to do it. Clout is something so infectious, so many of our homies are chasing the fame and the status that comes with being in the “limelight.” We tackle all of that in this episode. One of our favorite philosophers…aka Jermaine Cole once said I”t won't be f...

This episode is centered around a young and upcoming photographer in the Kenyan industry. Stephanie has blazed her own trail and created a fantastic niche for herself and it would be great to hear her story: how she fought for the right to practice her craft and her journey to the top of the scene. She has been on the podcast before (check out Episode 6 if you haven’t) but she has had such an incr...

Birthdays are an incredible milestone. The concepts of birthdays has changed dramatically as we have become adults. We investigate this evolution and discuss how birthdays in adulthood carry such a different meaning. Children love a good surprise and gifts, and of course, those are 2 things you get on your birthday as a child. Also, children tend to have parties that are exciting, lots of fun and...

Alisha Garufi is a Nairobi based freelance model who is taking East Africa by storm with her amazing campaigns and unique aesthetic. In this episode, we hear about her formula and how she’s taking over the industry in 2020. Keep up with all her adventures on her personal page and her online portfolio.

It's officially February, and there's no running from it: Valentine's Day is right around the corner...actually it’s tomorrow if you weren’t paying attention.  For some people, Valentine's Day is a fun holiday to celebrate friendships, family and romantic relationships. And for others still, Valentine's Day is just... another day. It's important to say that Feb. 14 ca...

“Brian Msafiri” is a jack of all trades, stylist, film photographer, creative director, and Traveller. Born and raised in Nairobi, Msafiri has been able to take us on multiple journeys through his mediums of storytelling for the new and ever learning digital African creative. His work through collaborative ventures in and out of East African keep pushing the African narratives to new spaces and he...

Human interaction is something each of us encounter on a daily basis. Some people are introverts, others are extroverts and some people find themselves somewhere in-between. Learning to deliver a message correctly is a unique skill. So many of us always raise our heads when we hear someone speak a certain way. In this episode we explore some of our social interactions and the art of talking to peo...

Njiri Karago is a huge friend of the Tings and Things family and one of the first people we ever pitched the idea of the Tings and Things Podcast. He is a fantastic producer and DJ. He is one half of the Low Tones Collective that has taken Nairobi by storm in 2019. Their alternative sound has been such a breath of fresh air in the African scene. The Low Tones collective has been taking over the sc...

Success doesn’t occur in a vacuum. In reality, there are a number of factors that lead to the success of an entrepreneur. Hard work and drive are always necessary for entrepreneurial success, but your personal improvement leading up to your success can be greatly driven by other people. The people we choose to surround ourselves with impacts the way we think, act and feel on a day-to-day basis. In...

Karun is an alternative R&B Musician/songwriter hailing from Nairobi! She was previously a member of BET nominated hip hop group Camp Mulla! This episode is centered around her solo career and the fantastic work she has been putting out. In this episode we delve into her journey as a musician, what she has been getting up to and all the work behind her upcoming “Glow EP” which will be out at t...

These few days around New Year's, when everything feels festive and special and you get a break from your usual day-to-day routine, is the perfect time to reflect and look back on everything you have experienced, discovered and achieved during the last 12 months. A yearly review is also a great exercise in mindfulness and conscious living. It’s a way to slow down, reminisce about your favorit...

Milestones are important for any person or entity. Today is the 50th episode of the tings and things podcast and we are going to use this episode to reflect regarding the most amazing time we have had with you over the last year. We are so proud of everything we have accomplished and it wouldn’t be possible without our Tings and Things fam. Thank you for being with us on this first 50 and we genui...