The Human Interest Podcast

What does it mean to feel alive?

…and no, we are not talking about ‘living’ - going through the everyday motions - but actually ‘feeling ALIVE’.

Well, a group of filmmakers have decided to travel the world in search of ‘Aliveness’. Have they found it? Listen in!

In this fast paced world, a lot of us are forgetting to take a moment to take care of themselves. Outside hectic work schedules and challenges in the home front, are you getting a life? Are you happy?

So June 16th was both the International day of the African Child and father’s day….2 days I want to reference in todays episode as I document my experience covering tropical cyclone idai…honestly one of the worst tropical cyclones on record to affect Africa and the Southern Hemisphere.having caused catastrophic damage in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi that left more than 1,000 people dead, thousands more missing and even more displaced.

Are we checking up on our friends?

In this episode we speak to Fatima Haase about how, despite work and travel, she is able to keep her connections with friends and reflect on how issues as depression can affect our friends right under our noses. Enjoy! And let me know what you think!

We wrap up #WomensHistoryMonth with a conversation that is a reality for many people...what if you can't have it all? A successful career and a happy family? What if you are backed into a corner and have to choose? Diana tells us about her choice and how she is better for having made it.

In this episode, we hear the story of 12 elderly mothers of Kenyan political prisoners who stripped demanding the release of their sons...

and proceeded to protest for 11 straight months despite pushback from Government until their sons, imprisoned for their political beliefs, were released. Part of Women's History Month stories to help us honour the past, inform the present and inspire the future.

Today’s podcast is me colouring outside the lines…it’s a very interesting conversation I had with my colleagues at the office that sought to question status quo and discuss why there's continued gender inequality in the workplace. Mid through I thought how interesting this conversation would be to share and rushed for my recorder...the rest as they say, is history!

If saving and investment are part of your resolutions this year, then this is for you! Welcome to Finance Management 101

Kenyan veteran journalist and friend Anne Mawathe talks candidly about the pain on her back - tumor, cancer scare, taking a sabbatical, managing pain and the lessons learnt in this 7 year journey.

Nicole Nyakong was born in Kenya as a refugee. It took her 19 years before she could go to her home in South Sudan. She talks to Evelyn Wambui about the first time she stepped foot in Juba and why after a while she packed up her bags and returned to Kenya.