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From life at sea to solo travel across continents, she shares the beauty, intensity and quiet moments that come with moving through the world as a seafarer.

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In this episode of Hekaya Haven, I sit down with the dynamic creative behind The Hamster Did It for a raw, funny and honest conversation about what it really means to be an artist in Nairobi.

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This Quarter 1 RE-YAP, I sit down with Kimemeia for a long, wide-ranging catch-up covering everything from flooded streets and fragile masculinity to youth-led movements and the legacy of Wangari Maathai. We unpack the currents shaping culture, civic engagement and music, all with a mix of insight, curiosity and a little humor. Tune in for a casual conversation that drifts between the serious, the surprising, and everything in between.

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In this final episode of the Women’s History Month mini-series, I take a step back to examine women’s progress in its full complexity: the rights we have gained, the systems that continue to fail us, and the urgency that still defines the feminist conversation today.

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This episode is part of our ongoing March mini-series for Women’s History Month. It features a collection of voice notes from women who have previously been on the podcast, reflecting on the ways they are rewriting stories within their families through their significant “firsts” in their bloodlines.

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In this special episode, Hekaya Haven joins the global movement of Podcasthon, where podcasters around the world come together to dedicate an episode to causes that matter. Throughout this initiative, thousands of voices are being used to raise awareness, spark conversations and shine a light on organisations doing meaningful work in their communities.

This episode turns its focus to mental health, particularly among young people, at a time when conversations around emotional wellbeing are becoming more urgent than ever. Guided by insights from global research and grounded in lived experience, this is a conversation that moves beyond statistics and into the human stories behind them.

Joining the podcast is Nassim, a psychologist, mental health advocate and the founder and CEO of HUGs Organisation, a youth-focused nonprofit working to expand access to mental health support and reduce stigma. Through community programmes, therapy access and creative healing initiatives, HUGs is creating spaces where young people can be seen, heard and supported.

Together, we explore the story behind HUGs, from its beginnings to the work it is doing today and the real need it seeks to address. Nassim shares insights from her journey, reflecting on what it means to build safe, expert-led spaces for healing, and how creative expression can become a powerful tool for emotional processing and connection.

For anyone listening who may be struggling, this episode gently opens a door, offering both reflection and pathways to support through the work being done by HUGs.

And for those who feel called to be part of the solution, we share ways to support the organisation, whether through volunteering (sign up here), partnerships, donations ( make a donation here ), or simply spreading awareness.

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We sit down for a candid, anecdote-filled conversation about shaving bald and the surprising revelations that come with it. From barber shop reactions and hilarious public commentary to the quiet liberation of letting go of hair, we explore how closely beauty, femininity and identity are tied to it.

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In this episode, Mells from Germany shares the story behind booking a one-way ticket after university and choosing a life of solo travel instead of the traditional 9-5 path. We talk about navigating the world as a solo female traveler, building a life abroad in Japan and the unexpected lessons that come from living with curiosity and very few plans. It’s an honest conversation about freedom, cultural discovery, the realities of long-term travel and what it means to design life on your own terms. ✨

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In this reflective sit-down episode, we unpack our personal “ins, outs and constants” for 2026, exploring the habits, mindsets and relationships we are consciously releasing, inviting in and choosing to protect. It becomes an honest conversation about growth, self-awareness, joy and the intentional choices shaping how we want to move through the year. ✨

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A Valentine’s edition unpacking the rise of decentering men, modern love and healthier ways of dating.

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