A Kenyan-American in the US

A Kenyan-American in the US

By Grace KisirkoiSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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  • S2 E8 - Babies do NOT have to break the bank!
    In this episode, Grace shares some thoughts about the “babies are too expensive, let’s just put it off indefinitely” point of view. She shares some tips that hopefully convince listeners in a similar boat that babies don’t have to break the bank! Let’s on Instagram @gracekisirkoi or email at [email protected]. Read more on this discussion here https://link.medium.com/qzmnM2zvO8
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    44 min
  • S2 E6 - Spilling the Tea: What to Consider When Choosing a PhD Program
    Today’s show will be highlighting the key factors to consider when selecting a PhD program. It’s a lot of the tips I would tell my younger self. While I wouldn’t necessarily change my choices, knowing these tips off the bat would really have helped me avoid stumbling around or experiencing anxiety from being so uncertain about my choices. These tips are designed to help those who are in this stage of their careers to have the audacity to take intentional and directional charge of their professional journey, and to master their own PhD experience.
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    42 min
  • S2 E5 - Meditation with Lizzie Brayton- Slow Down and Breathe

    This is a bonus segment of the last episode with Lizzie Brayton, founder of Living Your Best Vibe. I wanted the meditation to have a standalone episode so that listeners can come back to it whenever they want a moment to slow down, relax, and breathe. For more meditations to untangle your thoughts, inspire your steps, and raise your vibe, go to Lizzie's hub at https://www.livingyourbestvibe.com/. She generously shares more meditations in her Living Your Best Vibe podcast that you can find on iTunes, Apple, & Stitcher.

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    9 min
  • S2 E4 - Podcast Guest - Lizzie Brayton Founder of Living Your Best Vibe
    Today, we will be switching up the podcast and welcoming our first official guest, the amazing Lizzie Brayton! She has a passion for self-reflection, personal development, and sharing stories that resonate to help anxious people raise their vibe.
    Just in April 2020, Lizzie launched The Living Your Best Vibe Podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher Apps. I love her ecosystem of edifying and uplifting activities, meditations and inspiring quotes. Lizzie is focused on untangling your mind, inspiring your steps, and raising your vibe.
    Today we have the rare honor of tapping into Lizzie’s infectious positive energy, and her unique cultural perspectives. What’s more? We will cap today’s episode with a peaceful meditation session by Lizzie.
    Lizzie’s home on the socials is her Living Your Best Vibe Podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher, Instagram @livingyourbestvibe, Blog Site at www.livingyourbestvibe.com, and her Living Your Best Vibe Facebook Page. Subscribe to Lizzie’s Tribe to continue the conversations with her.
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    1 hr 11 min
  • S2 E3 - Listener Question - Feeling Professionally Lost in a New Country
    In today’s episode, Grace answers an anonymous listener’s question. The listener states that since coming to the US 10 years back, they have not been able to pursue their career paths as intended. This is because they had to take a stopgap job to pay bills. They want some tips on how to get back on track.
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    21 min
  • S2 E1 - Answering Listener Questions About Diversifying Skills and Income
    Welcome again listeners! In this episode, I have a great time tying some concepts together from a theme questions from my blog and podcast listeners. During the uncertain times that we see ourselves in this year, many are concerned about their visa, job security, and balancing their professions in a way that leverages their skills maximally. Today’s episode will provide some tips from my perspectives that I’ve gathered during my journey. I’d love to hear from listeners and answer more questions in future. Email us at grace. [email protected]
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    22 min
  • S1 E10 - Surprising Steve With Questions
    Join in as Grace springs some surprise parenting questions on Steve!
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    39 min
  • S1 E9 - Holidays Cross-cultural Exploration
    In this episode, we talk about the holidays from a cultural standpoint. Steve provides the American perspective and Grace provides her Kenyan viewpoint. Grace has some surprising knowledge gaps about the holidays and USA geography during this episode!
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    36 min

About A Kenyan-American in the US

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- Our show is a fun platform to explore the cultural gaps in knowledge of 'aliens' in a new country. Within all that, we keep it real, we talk about personal finances, family formation, our careers…