It's Related, I Promise

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It's Related, I Promise episodes

February 13 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?

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1 hr 31 min
January 30 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 👇🏾

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1 hr 21 min
January 16 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

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1 hr 38 min
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

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

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1 hr 31 min
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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1 hr 3 min
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

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1 hr 14 min
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!

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1 hr 43 min
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

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1 hr 21 min
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
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1 hr 27 min
September 27, 2024 Dark Skin & Refugee | Unpacking Coloursim || With Sarah Chan
We’re really getting into it this week with the amazing Sarah Chan, a total powerhouse from South Sudan and we’re talking about her experiences with racism abroad and colourism right here at home in Africa!
It’s such an eye-opener and we get super honest about how skin tone affects everything - from how people see you to the chances you get and even your sense of self!
You’ll definitely want to hear this one! 🎧
#itsrelatedipromise #colourism
00:00 Introduction
4:50 What Caught Your Attention.
17:21 Colourism
1:01:14 Audience feedback
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Nile Reflection Podcast on YT: http://www.youtube.com/@UCVab4wTVe0MU5UeuLdMOj-g
Nile Reflection Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nilereflectionpodcast?igsh=MWNrMzducTdvaDFneQ==
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1 hr 25 min

About It's Related, I Promise

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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 experiences as millennials living in the most dynamic continent; AFRICA. From Nairobi to Lagos, Kampala to Johannesburg, Dakar to Accra, New York to London, and that one guy from the Maldives (we saw you in our analytics- LOL);