Today's guest, Daktari Mark Mutethia, shares with us his journey on becoming a junior doctor and life as a University of Nairobi medical student. Daktari shares with us the real, honest truths of life as a doctor that not only medical students need to hear but the general public as well. His stories not only leave us in disbelief with what he has navigated through the years but also has us falling out of our seats with laughter.

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Ever wondered what it takes to be at the top academically? What it feels like to be one of a few Cambridge-Africa Scholars in the world? Today's guest is Tonny Okedi, a Private Equity Analyst with a PhD in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology from the University of Cambridge.

We hope you enjoy this episode and are left feeling motivated and inspired like we did. Do share with us what you loved on Instagram & let us know where you're listening in from. We'd also love it if you left us a rating and a review on wherever you get your podcasts. 

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We all know the wisdom behind the saying, "Choose the path less beaten" but living in a world like we do today, where following a trend instead of setting one's own path is revered, it becomes a lot harder to do.

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In this episode, co-hosts Denis and Gathoni, chat with Niki Shah, gifted musician and Account Manager at UN Environment Programme. Niki shares the importance of family and how networking and collaboration can help you with your career development. We also talk through the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and how having the mindset of an intern can push you to try and learn new things.  

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In this episode, Gathoni chats with Elma Ooro, Proprietor and Chief Thinker of Virtually by Elma. Elma shares her incredible story on how being made redundant during the Covid-19 pandemic led her on an entrepreneurship journey and to the birth of her business. She emphasises the importance of always being your #1 cheerleader despite the self-doubt .Tune in and listen to this amazing story!

In this episode, co-hosts Denis and Gathoni chat with Kui Mbugua, General Manager at Uber Eats Kenya. Kui shares her amazing story and encourages us to do the things that are tough and learn the things that are difficult while we have the brain capacity. If you are thinking about the future of your career, there are some good take aways in this episode, so you definitely don't want to miss out on this one.

In this episode, co-hosts Denis and Gathoni chat with Hemanshi Galaiya, Founder and CEO of Young Stripes. Hemanshi shares the journey of how she started her business and her passion for mentoring young individuals. If you are interested and looking for opportunities to give back through STEM, you should definitely listen to this episode.

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast! In this episode, our co-host Eric Cauri is in the hot seat. He shares his love and passion for mining and music with us. This episode will encourage you to find the why that drives and motivates you to be and do the best. You don't want to miss it!

On this episode, we have a chat with our talented and intelligent co-host, Cynthia Kamweru. From Kenya to London to Malaysia, Cynthia talks about her journey as a Biomedical Science student and what pursuing a career in medicine is like for an individual who loves to travel. We also talk about the importance of sticking to your passion and not compromising who you want to be at the end of the day.  

Cynthia has done an amazing job interviewing a number of our guests on the podcast, so join us in this episode as we finally get to hear her amazing story. 

As always, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and let us know what you think of this episode by tagging us on Instagram. 

We've loved having you on this first part of our journey. Stay tuned for Season 2.   

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On this week's episode, Victor Anyango shares his academic and professional journey from graduating in the Kenyan 8-4-4 system, to pursuing his undergraduate and master's degree in Accounting, to returning to Kenya briefly for work before returning to the US to pursue more professional opportunities. I mean, the guy has a journey worth sharing and listening to! 

Victor's journey is an inspiration and offers insight for students and professionals who are wondering what it's like to study and live in the US, and to work for one of the world's largest multinational investment banks. Tune in for this exciting episode as we celebrate and hear about A Kenyan's Experience in the diaspora.    

See you on the next one!