My do I have a story for you. Many years ago, I listened to an episode of Jesus and Jollof hosted by Yvonne Orji and Luvvie Ajayi as they shared how they followed their dreams. As children as immigrants, they made dreams feel accessible. This episode is a love letter to you who is contemplating taking a chance at an idea, a move or a transition. 

You will hear what inspired me to apply for school, the rough adjustment as a new immigrant, post-graduation blues, working on Shark Tank for 3 seconds and the state of academia. 

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Finding a church as an immigrant has been arduous process. Existing in the limbo of a home left behind and not quite settled down in the new home bleeds into finding a faith community. After years of searching, I share how to expand your community beyond church. 

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A recent visit back home revealed a few cracks in political landscape that has been deteriorating. In this episode, I share my view on the role of Christians in political decisions and advocacy for the people who Jesus fought for during his time. There is also a return to Africa which begs the questions as to whether Kenya and Africa is ready to be an immigrant destination. 

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The world feels like a minefield and trying to keep the creative juices flowing feels harder. History shows that the arts have always saved the day. Artists help us makes sense of the world. This is the time to keep creating, tell our stories and have agency over how they are told. in this episode I share some tips that I am implementing to stay creative. 

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On this episode my husband joins me to chat about the past 13 months. It has been one hell of a ride but there were more good things than challenging ones. This episode was recorded after a scrumptious dinner, so we might have been in a food coma 😂😂😂

Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4

My personal website with my information - https://medrinenyambura.com/

My blog where I write stories of international students - https://medrinenyambura.com/blog/

A peek into my brain - https://substack.com/@therecoveringcreative?

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On this episode, I share my journey of trying to figure out a creative career. There are a lot of starts and stops with some lulls in between. A journey that started at 10 years old has been a steep learning curve that has led me back to the beginning, the basic joy of creating.

By listening to this episode, you will learn a few things on what might be feeding the non-starter pattern and tips I am using to stay true to the craft.

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I produced a podcast telling the stories of international female graduate students in the U.S. Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4

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Adult swimming classes is the most adulting I have done so far yet one of the most rewarding things I have done. If you are thinking of taking swimming classes, here is one inspiration for you! 

Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4

My personal website with my information - https://medrinenyambura.com/

My blog where I write stories of international students - https://medrinenyambura.com/blog/

A peek into my brain - https://substack.com/@therecoveringcreative?

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I was 8 months into my immigration journey when the pandemic hit. That was followed by the 2020 election and what felt like chaos for a couple of years. Barely made it out with my head straight but I have a few tips on how we can (maybe) survive this time around.

Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4

My personal website with my information - https://medrinenyambura.com/

My blog where I write stories of international students - https://medrinenyambura.com/blog/

A peek into my brain - https://substack.com/@therecoveringcreative?

Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ 

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Being a creative while trying not to be a starving artist has led to some interesting detours. How does one create when they are no longer worrying about the basics? Do I have a story if it is not a cry for help? I am on a journey to find out and I am taking you with me. 

Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4

My personal website with my information - https://medrinenyambura.com/

My blog where I write stories of international students - https://medrinenyambura.com/blog/

A peek into my brain - https://substack.com/@therecoveringcreative?

Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ 

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The last time I published an episode was June 12, 2024. Since then I have published a research podcast telling the story of female international graduate students, turned 33 and got married. So much life in so little time! 

Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4

My personal website with my information - https://medrinenyambura.com/

My blog where I write stories of international students - https://medrinenyambura.com/blog/

A peek into my brain - https://substack.com/@therecoveringcreative?

Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ 

Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura