It's Related, I Promise

By iRIP

A sonic escape into the world of THREE diverse Kenyan women. We are young professionals, braving the urban landscape of Kenya's capital city and growing our friendship as we go along. Sharing our expe... more

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It's Related, I Promise episodes:

March 02, 2026 What Men Are Really Feeling , But Rarely Say | With Ernest & K1
Who told men their worth is measured by provision? 💰
Is your identity bigger than the 3 G’s?

Girls. Gold. Glory.

Men, we want to hear from you👇🏾

#itsrelatedipromise #maleperspective #droptheshould

Watch the episode on our #YouTube channel now and drop your thoughts below. Do you agree with them?

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Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/
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Listen to our past episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QrSf7FAEfXgc4oRcMvz2Y?si=6bdaa586e62d4ad3
Listen to our past episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/its-related-i-promise/id1521265221

Follow K1 on IG: https://www.instagram.com/k1.wurrn?igsh=MXR6dnpxYTd6MGZsag==

Follow Earnest on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ewamboye?igsh=ZjZ5YnJ1ZWdnaTAw

Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=en
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1h 25min
February 13, 2026 The #softlife trend and leaning into femininity, From the male perspective with Bright and Dez
On this episode we asked the men a question most have been dodging…

What do you really think about the #softlife trend?

Is “leaning into femininity” attractive? Intimidating? Misunderstood? Some of these answers? Wueh! 😅

Watch the episode on our #YouTube channel now and drop your thoughts below. Do you agree with them?

"Powered by CcHub in partnership with Africo No Filter supported by the Gates Foundation,"

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/
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Listen to our past episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QrSf7FAEfXgc4oRcMvz2Y?si=6bdaa586e62d4ad3
Listen to our past episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/its-related-i-promise/id1521265221

Follow Bright on instagram : https://www.instagram.com/brightgameli?igsh=ODhkNHo1OW5zaWVv

Follow Dez on instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dezmyna?igsh=NW9jcWtudDlwbml6

Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=en
Follow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=en
Follow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en
...more
1h 31min
January 30, 2026 Navigating Adult friendships : Love, Limits and Managing Expectations with Charisma and Bencyco

On this episode we’re talking about some of the unspoken rules and expectations in adult friendships!

We also wanna know, what are some of YOUR unspoken friendship rules? Leave a comment below 👇🏾

"Powered by CcHub in partnership with Africo No Filter supported by the Gates Foundation,"

Follow Charisma on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luhyaheat?igsh=MTNkemVzam50ZWh3eA==

Follow Bencyco on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bencyco?igsh=OGF3YjhjcTJnM2hl

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/
Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrelatedipromise?_t=8kb6tstPmJ3

Listen to our past episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QrSf7FAEfXgc4oRcMvz2Y?si=6bdaa586e62d4ad3
Listen to our past episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/its-related-i-promise/id1521265221

Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=en
Follow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=en
Follow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en
...more
1h 21min
January 16, 2026 Surviving The Gig Economy : Unpacking the ‘one trick pony’ myth with K1 #STGE
#STGE – Surviving The Gig Economy:
He’s one of Kenya’s top entertainers, a brilliant, multi-hyphenated talent! K1 opens up about becoming one of Kenya’s most iconic characters, Makmende! 🤩

Surviving the weight of the “one-trick pony” label and redefining who he is both on and beyond the screen.
Tune in and let us know your thoughts!

#itsrelatedipromise #STGE #gigeconomy #film #kenyafilm #africancinema #creativeeconomy

Follow K 1 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k1.wurrn?igsh=MXR6dnpxYTd6MGZsag==

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/
Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrelatedipromise?_t=8kb6tstPmJ3

Listen to our past episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QrSf7FAEfXgc4oRcMvz2Y?si=6bdaa586e62d4ad3
Listen to our past episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/its-related-i-promise/id1521265221

Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=en
Follow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=en
Follow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en
...more
1h 38min
December 19, 2025 Surviving The Gig Economy: Film Edition |#STGE || With Mbithi Masya
#STGE – Surviving The Gig Economy: Film Edition!

What does it really take to survive and thrive in Kenya’s film industry? 🎥

On this episode, we sit down with the brilliant Mbithi to unpack the realities of building a career in film. From the highs and hard lessons of the film world to the resilience it takes to keep telling stories that matter, this conversation explores what it means to create, sustain, and grow within Kenya’s cinematic landscape.

Tune in and let us know your thoughts!

#itsrelatedipromise #STGE #gigeconomy #film #kenyafilm #africancinema #creativeeconomy

Follow Mbithi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbithi?igsh=bzcwenVvbWNtem1l

Links mentioned;
Voter verification portal: https://verify.iebc.or.ke/
Makmende: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makmende

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/
Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrelatedipromise?_t=8kb6tstPmJ3

Listen to our past episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QrSf7FAEfXgc4oRcMvz2Y?si=6bdaa586e62d4ad3
Listen to our past episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/its-related-i-promise/id1521265221

Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=en
Follow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=en
Follow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en
...more
1h 31min
December 08, 2025 Bride Price or Bought Wife? || With Bright Gameli & Charles Murito
Is paying bride price buying a woman or a cultural rite that still holds value today?
In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most debated topics in African homes:bride price.

From its traditional meaning… to how it’s practiced today… to whether it’s becoming commercialized, misused or misunderstood… and whether it’s a deal breaker if bride price isn’t paid.

We’re unpacking all of it with Bright Gameli and Charles Murito, who share their personal experiences, cultural insights, and a few hot takes.

Listen in and share your take! As always — it’s related… we promise! ✨

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Listen to our past episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QrSf7FAEfXgc4oRcMvz2Y?si=6bdaa586e62d4ad3
Listen to our past episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/its-related-i-promise/id1521265221

Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=en
Follow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=en
Follow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en

Follow Bright on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brightgameli?igsh=dWVta253dDc3Z2d4
Follow Charles on IG: https://www.instagram.com/njenga_cm?igsh=MWFkMWt5dGtxOTIzeg==
...more
1h 3min
November 21, 2025 Surviving The Gig Economy: Literature & Book Culture | #STGE || With Angela Wachuka
#STGE – Surviving The Gig Economy!

What does it take to thrive in Kenya’s world of literature and cultural work? 📚 In this new episode, we sit down with the brilliant Angela Wachuka, co-founder of Book Bunk, to talk about facing the odds, reshaping Nairobi’s public libraries, and what that means for how we experience knowledge, culture, and community.

From the unpredictability of the literature space to the wins and lessons of building public cultural institutions… this episode is full of insights every creative needs to hear.

✨ Tune in!

And while you’re at it… How To Build A Library premieres TODAY at Motion Cinemas. (Don’t say #iRIP didn’t put you on! 😉)

Links Mentioned:
Book Bunk: https://www.instagram.com/thebookbunk/?hl=en
How To Build A Library Film: https://www.instagram.com/how.to.build.a.library/?hl=en
M-changa Book Bunk for crowdfunding: https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/123953
Komini: https://www.instagram.com/kominibypani/?hl=en
Miles Morland Writing Scholarship: https://milesmorlandfoundation.com
Books: Dust by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor
The Havoc of Choice by Wanjiru Koinange

Follow Angela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelawachuka_/
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Listen to our past episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QrSf7FAEfXgc4oRcMvz2Y?si=6bdaa586e62d4ad3
Listen to our past episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/its-related-i-promise/id1521265221

Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=en
Follow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=en
Follow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en
...more
1h 14min
November 07, 2025 Should women aspire to be wives & mothers first? || With Pinky Ghelani & Gowi Odera
Should women aspire to be wives and mothers first or has that “should” expired? 💭

From the quiet pressure to marry and become mothers, to how this conversation plays out for both men and women, we’re unpacking it all with Pinky Ghelani and Gowi Odera.
This episode had us asking the hard questions and we hope it challenges your thinking too!

🎧 Tune in and let us know what you think!

➡ Follow Pinky: https://www.instagram.com/pinkyghelani?igsh=MXY3c3I5MDdqbndpag==
➡ Follow Gowi: https://www.instagram.com/gowiodera?igsh=MWJsNmE3b2RqZGI3eg==
➡ Listen to Kahawa na Gowi: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tSXM8RB9PcsVl8fV6Gq5T?si=SBJ36yzRT9urIZJLI2FGQg

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/
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Listen to our past episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QrSf7FAEfXgc4oRcMvz2Y?si=6bdaa586e62d4ad3
Listen to our past episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/its-related-i-promise/id1521265221

Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=en
Follow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=en
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1h 43min
October 25, 2025 Where the F*** have we been!? Fungua Roho & new season catch up
We’re backkkk! 🎉
After what feels like forever, we’re finally back on set — catching up on everything from career moves and new projects to the little (and not-so-little) updates that shaped us during the break.
This one’s raw, hilarious, and long overdue we’re getting real about what kept us away, how life’s been lifing, and what you can expect this new season.
So grab your tea (or wine, we won’t judge ) and let’s catch up!
It’s been a minute, but we promise, it was worth the wait. 💛
With love from Jules, Sharon &Noni.

Mentioned;
Passion vs Paycheck episode: https://spotify.link/1i49RpUTIXb
So This is Love Podcast: https://spotify.link/zeDv9mZTIXb

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/
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Listen to our past episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QrSf7FAEfXgc4oRcMvz2Y?si=6bdaa586e62d4ad3
Listen to our past episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/its-related-i-promise/id1521265221

Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=en
Follow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=en
Follow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en
...more
1h 21min
October 11, 2024 Making Money, Radical Risks & Clique Culture #STGE || With Murugi Munyi & Muchiri Mike
#STGE - Surviving The Gig Economy
We have some of your (and our) faves on today’s episode and we’re keeping it real and raw! What does it really take to be a successful content creator? How did we all navigate this world that can be so unpredictable but so rewarding! Tune in! 🤩
#itsrelatedipromise #gigeconomy #influencer #kenya #africa
00: 00 Introduction
07:00 What caught your attention
26:25 Beating imposter syndrome
30:32 Fans etiquette
43:03 Understanding Influencer Marketing
57:02 Agencies
1:10:34 Lessons
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/
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Listen to our past episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/its-related-i-promise/id1521265221
Follow Murugi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/murugi.munyi?igsh=MWUwcW0zandmc2wyMw==
Follow Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/muchiri.mike?igsh=MTE5MDM1djJld2xsaQ==
Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=en
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...more
1h 27min

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