What if your next chapter is hidden in the quiet?

Carole spent 25 years building a bridal fashion business, until the world paused. When COVID-19 hit, she opened a drawer and found a forgotten scrap of green fabric. That moment didn’t just lead to a craft project, it led to a calling.

In this immersive episode, tour guide Njoki Munene takes you through Carole’s remarkable journey, from childhood paper mache projects to selling gowns off the runway, to discovering healing and purpose in mixed media art. A story of stillness, self-trust, and starting over.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How Carole fell in love with art before she even knew what it was

• The detour that took her into fashion, and the burnout that followed

• A quiet moment in lockdown that sparked a full reinvention

• Learning art through trial, YouTube, and tenacity

• The joy (and tears) of starting again, with her hands and heart

🎧 Perfect for listeners who:

• Are navigating a creative or career pivot

• Need inspiration to start again, even if it’s messy

• Believe in second acts, late blooms, and the art of reinvention

🔗 Connect with Carole: [email protected]
Produced by: Outside Akai
Hosted by: Njoki Munene
Sound design & storytelling: Our magic-making creative team ✨

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In this premiere episode of Beyond the Path, tour guide Njoki Munene shares the deeply personal story behind the creation of this legacy podcast for women.

Recorded (yes, literally!) in her car, this raw and reflective prologue sets the tone for what’s to come, immersive stories, real career journeys, and cinematic soundscapes that honor women from all walks of life.

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These stories are not just told; they’re felt.

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