We are figuring it out (We are fio)

Hey there, fabulous folks! 🎉 Guess what? It's that time again – Happy New Year! 🌟 Embracing the new vibes, we're kicking off the year with a bang and our very first episode! Loads of changes came our way last year, and guess what? We're not roommates anymore! (* dramatic gasp* Remember that entire episode about it? Yeah, we do too!) But don't worry, we've got a super good rea...

Hello loves, welcome to episode 39 of We are Fio, #figuring it out. This episode is a vulnerable conversation on loss, grief and the journey to acceptance. In this episode, we are joined by a familiar face, Shimanyi, as both he and Leah share about their encounter with loss and grief, how it has shaped who they are today, some difficult lessons learnt along the way and so much more. We hope this e...

Hello loves, welcome to episode 38 where we deep dive on some of the harsh realities of adult friendships that we have experienced so far. From dating codes, ghosting friends, seasonal friendships and evolving friendships. Listen in now! Please let us know below: What are you currently #figuring out about adult friendships? We are Fio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_are_fio/   Leah Kigondu...

99% of the time when we think of mentorship we put them in a career bubble. But mentorship transcends this transfer of knowledge and information for the purpose of career growth only. In this episode Pascalia Wasoi, Senior Project Manager, a wife and mother shares her two cents on the full scope of mentorship, from her journey as both a mentor and mentee, how to identify a mentor, the different ty...

If you know us , you know how much we love love books and as Charles W. Eliot once said, books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers. So join us on this book review episode of two of our current favourites,  Atlas of the heart by Brene Brown ❤️, thats talks about mapping meaningful connections and the...

With June being Men's health month, we decided to do things abit different by having men take over the conversation on all things men's health. Our guests; Dell Matano, Prince Muraguri and James Kabutugwa shared their perspective on men's health from emotional, physical, spiritual and overall health. One question they tackle is  how comfortable they are discussing their emotions and se...

Join us as we delve into the beautiful world of fatherhood with Valentino Shimanyi. As a full-time dad, #softwareengineer and #entrepreneur, Valentino shares his personal journey and reflections on becoming a father. From discussing the transformative power of fatherhood to the joys and challenges it brings, he opens up about the impact of his own father on his parenting approach. Discover how he...

Queen Charlotte, one of the Bridgeton story is an emotional and intriguing piece. It highlights mental health struggles, societal roles and responsibilities, identity, and the power of choice. The biggest highlight for us is how Queen Charlotte shows what choosing someone looks like despite their baggage and the power of partnership.  When the son to Queen Charlotte confesses that he's afraid,...

Change is the only constant, said a very famous philosopher, Heraclitus. And boy were they right! If you think back at your life, there's change across every part of it whether the transition was a happy one or a soul crashing one. In this episode we talk about transitions in our lives, from the huge monumental ones to the not so huge but still impactful ones. We cannot escape a transition, so how...

March is women's month and we cannot get enough of it. So in this episode, we had a conversation around what celebrating womanhood feels like to us, from feeling unworthy and like outsiders looking in, Talking about embracing equity, about the women in our lives who have moulded us and to getting to a point where we can wholly appreciate what it means to be a woman and appreciating the sacrifice o...

Long are the days when the conventional dating started at the usual places, like the church, school…now dating is whole different ball game from meeting via #facebook #tinder #bumble, and long distance dating is much easier now, or is it? Would it be accurate to say that navigating dating and being single is much better or worse now? We take a stab at this in this episode and invite a male perspec...

They say love is mostly about winging it, taking a chance and never having the guarantee that it will stick. Like many love stories, ours starts in a coffee shop in the neighborhood where Wambui and James met and from that one meeting, their story unfolded. Whether you have someone special or are buying yourself flowers like Miley Cyrus, this episode is one to watch.  But first, what is one t...

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room, literally, let's talk about #sex #love and #relationships and the #misconceptions around it. We all want those friendships that turn to love or soul mates or even couple goals but what are the schools of thought around these that just cause so much friction, misalignment and eventually breakups?  That’s what this new episode is all about.  But f...

It feels like a toxic relationship, but is it really? In this episode, we talk about all things social media from getting our first phones back in the mediaeval times :-) , what we adore about social media, what we cannot stand and boy did we take some unexpected turns on this conversation! You also get a glimpse into what goes through our heads when we see a post and how we choose what to share w...

Who or what was the last thing you had to intentionally let go of? In every season of life, it gets to a point where you have to weed out some things to be able to move on and grow. In this episode we talk about our journey of letting go of a wide range of things, from being ghosted, cheated on, toxic friendships, careers and so much more.  Some books we recommend: Care Package A path to heal...

Coming in hot this new year with a new episode. We also know the infamous new year resolutions, that are popular for falling by the wayside as the year progresses. But there are people who make it to the end. How do they do it? In this episode, we talk about our own 2023 planning tips and tools. Here is a link to the Year Compass tool and Milanote app (not mirro) mentioned in the video. What tool...

Can you believe that we are wrapping up 2022! With this comes the realisation that so much has happened. From launching this podcast, giving sasha fierce vibes on our first ever photoshoot! And hosting so many vibrant wise people that have been part of our growth evolution. There are so many lessons and so much to be grateful for the year that has been 2022. In this episode, we recap our 2022 jour...

What is this thing people call love? Is there anything like the one? Soulmates? And the showstopper, Is it better to have loved and lost than to have not loved at all? What do you think? On this episode we talk about all things matters of the heart. We're built to love and we hope this episode helps you on your journey to find love. Listen in now!

You already know we love to share  our lives, our experiences and our truths with you. On this brand new episode, we add another spice to the duo, with our friend, Geaner Chore.  We're serving major tea on this episode, from lies we've told, worst dates we have been on, the last time we cried and so much more. Have fun and learn with us by listening to the episode now!!  Ps. Do you...

Are they? Over the past decade, so much has changed, including what we define gender as and all that comes with identifying as a given gender. In this episode, we take this up and have conversations around it with a close friend, fitness enthusiast and Pharmacist, Kevin Gitari. Find him on instagram @gitarikevin. One key takeaway away from the episode, we might be different in some ways but in wha...

“How has the fear of the unknown impacted your ability to grow?” We already know how crippling fear is and how it enables procrastination! This is one of the questions we tackle on this second part of the episode, as we explore what growing looks like for each of us. You can’t afford not to listen! Feel free to let us know what you think about the episode and if you would agree or choose different...

“ We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are” famous words from Oprah Winfrey. This sets the tone for our latest episode! We explore questions around growth in different areas of our lives from relationships, careers and family. One key takeaway from this is that nothing is as painful or retrogressive as staying somewhere we don’t belong! Listen in now and share your thoughts on s...

Well into the scope of self-care and growth is financial wellness.  This means you being in control of your finances and not the other way around. On this new episode, we explore financial wellness through Clarence Muhoro, a Chief Investment Officer and serial entrepreneur. After purchasing his first shares at Safaricom and Centum in his early teens, Clarence went ahead to create different pl...

What are your thoughts on Therapy? This is one of the questions we explored in our latest episode where we put @mwihaki_wambui on the spot for #askwambui. As is the custom of the #Ask series, we asked our friends to send in some questions for her and boy did they come through with questions touching on different things from mental health, relationships, podcasting and so much more. You can’t miss...

On a scale of 1-10, how regularly do you start and pause on your fitness journey? Let's be honest :-), it can be a challenge. According to research by Harvard Health, exercising regularly is the single most important thing you can do for your health. In this episode, we took some time to catch up with a friend, trainer and  fitness enthusiast, Aladin Mutuma to break down all things fitness fr...