Conversations that Bloom

Conversations that Bloom

By Beliya BukuruReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Conversations that Bloom episodes

  • 8. The Future: How Young African Women Are Redefining Innovation with Melissa Mbugua

    The beauty of innovation lies in our ability to continuously be open to change and adapt, but what happens when we don’t know where to start?

    In today’s episode, Mel and I share our experiences with innovation on a personal and professional level and how we have approached what it means to be an innovative thinker and future builder!

    Here’s what you can expect:

    • Melissa’s story and how she found her love for innovation
    • What innovation looks like in the African context
    • How to develop a future-focused mindset
    • Why your tribe impacts your ability to innovate and grow

      • Follow Melissa

      Her personal page: https://twitter.com/melmbugua

      Africa Podfest: https://twitter.com/africapodfest


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      #KeepOnBlooming

      35 min
    • 7. The 33% Rule: How Your Network Impacts Your Growth

      7. The 33% Rule: How Your Network Impacts Your Growth

      The 33% rule states that 33% of your time should be spent with mentors (people that challenge you), 33% with your peers (those on the same level as you), and 33% with people that you can mentor and guide.

      The idea was created by Tai Lopez, a TED speaker and creator of some famously annoying YouTube videos in which he shows off his incredible wealth. I don’t normally take advice from Lamborghini drivers, but in this case, I think Lopez may be on to something. I'm a firm believer in your network is your net worth, and this rule has been at work in my life without me even realizing it. It has helped me bear so many fruits and I thought, why not share this with you?


      Here’s what you can expect:

      • How the 33% rule has helped me in my everyday interactions
      • Why do you need to start assessing your circle of friends and network
      • How to build healthier relationships with people you respect and honor
      • Should you invest in mentorship?
      • Five things you can try to implement the 33% rule.
        • Ask yourself the hard questions about the people you surround yourself with
        • Write down your values and pray over them - ask God to bring the right people your way
        • Create space for God to bless you. Whatever that looks like for you eg: spend more time in prayer, ask people you trust for advice
        • Write down a few things you want to achieve and think of the people you will need to help you get there. This will help you assess the type of character you want around you
        • Pray. Pray!


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          Yellow Ray Digital Agency: www.yellowraydigital.com

          #KeepOnBlooming

          19 min
        • 6. Resting Is Adulting Too with Sampa Nakamba

          In a world that glorifies business and celebrates “the hustle”, slowing down and resting is a form of rebellion against what society deems as important. This act of slowing down allows us to create space for the Holy Spirit to meet us where we are at. Whatever that looks like for you, good or bad.

          The point is you are allowing God to meet you as you are without you ‘cleaning up’ before you invite Him in and surrender your will to always be busy. This act of rebellion is something ambitious women like myself and my guest today are on a quest to perfect.

          Here’s what you can expect:

          • Godly rest vs worldly rest
          • What has God been revealing and teaching us about rest
          • The process of taming your inner busy bee
          • Advice for ambitious women that need to embrace resting


            • Follow Sampa

            Her personal page: https://www.instagram.com/sampa_x/

            Rubi Trii: https://www.instagram.com/rubi.trii/


            Join the community:

            Follow Bloomers: @wearebloomers on all platforms

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            #KeepOnBlooming

            26 min
          • 5. Do You Ever Feel Inadequate?

            We are not born feeling inadequate. Life experiences and emotions create that sense within us in a variety of creative ways. Inadequacy—not being good enough—is experienced by everyone at one point or another.  This feeling of inadequacy can ultimately lead to “Imposter syndrome” which is a huge part of what keeps us stuck in a cycle of self-doubt.

            So how do we take intentional steps at discovering the root of our imposter syndrome + start enjoying the freedom that comes with understanding that we are worthy of great things?


            Here’s what you can expect:

            • The history of imposter syndrome
            • Major manifestations of imposter syndrome
            • Developing your confidence in God and His word 
            • How to build a healthy mindset


              • Bible verses:

              2 Corinthians 3:5 ESV

              Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God

              Philippians 1:6 ESV

              And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.


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              #KeepOnBlooming

              18 min
            • 4. The Christian Mask with Rudi Coleman

              The modern Christian lifestyle + society have placed a huge stamp of importance on serving, but you have to stop and ask yourself this question: Am I living true to myself or am I striving to please others? We are busy with programs, we are busy keeping up with our to-do lists and we are so busy with the idea of church that & if we are not careful we’ll find ourselves living through a Christian mask.

              In my conversation with Rudi today, a licensed Christian therapist, we dive into the reason what the Christian mask looks like today, why so many of us wear one or have worn one, and how to take deliberate steps to live an authentic and free life.

              Here’s what you can expect:

              • Identity in Christ
              • Comparing your journey to Christ with others
              • Insecurities & self-doubt
              • Knowing God for yourself

                • Check out Rudi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rudi_maria_/

                By Grace Counseling: http://bygracecounselingllc.com/


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                #KeepOnBlooming

                33 min
              • 3. Love: It Sets The Tone For Everything You Do with Vuyo Morgan

                It’s no easy task keeping another human being alive and thriving. Society doesn’t help make this task any less challenging for ambitious young women. With hurdles starting from how we are brought up to think, to communities placing unrealistic standards on women and young mothers. Yet many millennial moms are defying the odds and changing the narrative that is told about what it means to be a thriving mom and boss babe.

                Here’s what we you can expect:

                • How our upbringing influences motherhood
                • God's grace for the unconventional mom
                • Making time to run business and baby
                • Lessons learnt
                • Importance of community when raising a child
                • Pros and cons of motherhood
                • The beauty of children

                  • Check our braidsbyvuyo on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braidsbyvuyo/

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                  Yellow Ray Digital Agency: www.yellowraydigital.com

                  #KeepOnBlooming

                  35 min
                • 2. Porn: Let’s Talk About It with Edna
                  When it comes to porn, we tend to be gender-biased. Porn has been the elephant in the room that women refuse to address or fully embrace. In today’s episode, my guest Edna and I will have a very real conversation about what we compromise about entertaining porn and what the journey towards freedom looks like.
                  Here’s what you can expect:
                  Why do some women watch porn?
                  What challenges do women face when it comes to overcoming a porn addiction?
                  What Jesus says about porn
                  Why accountability matters
                  Resource mentioned:
                  Women’s Experiences of Pornography: A Systematic Review of Research Using Qualitative Methods: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224499.2017.136433
                  If you are struggling with porn, here are some helpful resources:
                  The Compromise of Pornography // How to Quit Porn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewJ2ek5qj50
                  Your Porn Battle Plan - Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEBKwpmKoG0
                  Join the community:
                  Follow Bloomers: @wearebloomers on all platforms
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                  Yellow Ray Digital Agency: www.yellowraydigital.com
                  #KeepOnBlooming
                  26 min
                • 1. Faith: How The Bloomers Journey Began
                  Bullied, broken, but still brave! That’s the theme of my journey so far. Jesus has a beautiful way of using every part of our story o bring Him all the glory and that’s exactly what He’s doing with mine.
                  I pray that this episode encourages you to take a leap of faith and dare Jesus to use every part of your story for His glory.
                  Here’s what you can expect
                  My childhood story
                  How the seed of faith was planted
                  What failure and change taught me
                  The importance of walking in faith.
                  Bible verse:
                  “But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.”
                  Hebrews 11:6 AMP
                  Follow Bloomers: @wearebloomers on all platforms
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                  Yellow Ray Digital Agency: www.yellowraydigital.com
                  #KeeponBlooming
                  16 min
                • Introduction: Everything You Need To Know!

                  Let's get this show on the road, shall we? The best way to start any good show is from the beginning and I'm here to do just that!

                  Here's what you can expect in this episode:

                  • Who I am
                  • What I do
                  • What I stand for
                  • What you can expect from the show going forward

                    • Follow Bloomers Community: @wearebloomers on all platforms

                    Follow The Host: @beliyandhlovu on all platforms

                    Yellow Ray Digital Agency: www.yellowraydigital.com

                    #Keeponblooming

                    6 min
                  • Conversations that Bloom: Trailer

                    Welcome to Conversations that Bloom, a space for women thriving at the intersection of faith & grit.

                    Join Beliya every Sunday morning as she interviews women that are entrepreneurs, mothers, therapists, & career-driven women that are thriving and faithing it.

                    If you are ready to be inspired, motivated, and encouraged then this show is for you!

                    1 min

                  About Conversations that Bloom

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                  Welcome to Conversations that Bloom, a space for women thriving at the intersection of faith and grit.