The Soft Edit

What if strength isn't about pushing through at 100% every day, but learning how to meet yourself where you are and keep showing up?In this episode of The Soft Edit, Luwam sits down with Winnie Akoth, CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting coach, athlete, mother and advocate for women, to explore what it really means to be strong. They talk about strength beyond the barbell, learning to embrace softness, navigating grief, motherhood, discipline, community and the importance of giving yourself grace through different seasons of life.Winnie shares how fitness prepared her to navigate one of life's hardest seasons, why grief doesn't necessarily get smaller but we can become stronger at carrying it, and why prioritising yourself is not something women should feel ashamed of.A conversation about showing up, running your own race, and learning that sometimes the strongest thing you can do is be soft with yourself.

What does it really mean to honour yourself in love, in business, in life? In this episode of The Soft Edit, we sit down with serial entrepreneur and podcaster Daisy Keter, (Growing Out Loud) . This is one of those conversations that feels like therapy, reflection, and a reality check all at once. We get into:

🔹 Why being comfortable with failure might be your greatest superpower

🔹 The control obsession that quietly fuels anxiety and how to unlearn it

🔹 People pleasing: why it shows up differently in love than everywhere else

🔹 "Stop waiting to be chosen - you are the chooser" and what that actually looks like in dating

🔹 What to do when someone says "I am who I am, deal with it"

🔹 Why loneliness in a relationship is scarier than being alone

💬 Drop in the comments: Are you a chooser or have you been waiting to be chosen?

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What if the life you’re chasing… isn't even yours?In this episode of The Soft Edit, we explore unlearning. The quiet uncomfortable, necessary process of questioning everything you’ve been taught about who you should be. From societal expectations to internalized patterns, so much of our identity is built on noise. And at some point, you have to stop and ask: According to who?This solo reflection dives into the hard side of unlearning, why choosing yourself can feel uncomfortable (and even wrong) and how to start listening to your own voice againUnlearning is not a one-time decision. It’s a repeated, intentional act of choosing yourself over and over again. And while it may cost you comfort, familiarity, and even certain relationships… it gives you something far more valuable: A life that actually feels like yours.If you’ve ever felt lost, behind, or disconnected from your own life, this episode is for you.

Welcome back to The Soft Edit. This week, we are doing a Sister Tag episode, a warm, funny, unexpectedly tender conversation with Luam's real life sister (not a paid actor… allegedly).They talk about childhood memories (milk + sprinkles as a “dessert,” making glue out of leaves), who would win a staring contest, what still drives them crazy about each other, and the big stuff too: becoming more connected to themselves, learning to take up space, fear of being perceived, and why a creative practice can be a real barometer for your wellbeing.It is playful, honest, and grounding, the kind of episode that reminds you that softness can be learned, and joy can be protected.If you are in a season of change, let this be your permission slip to keep choosing yourself, gently. Like, subscribe, and tell us which question we should answer next.

In this intimate solo episode of The Soft Edit, Luam unpacks our complicated relationship with mistakes and why perfectionism is often less about excellence and more about survival 🧠💭For many of us, the fear of getting it wrong is rooted in trauma. We were taught that being “perfect” was the price of love, safety, and success. But a life without mistakes is often a life without depth 🚧✨In this episode, we explore:

• Why perfectionism feels like a sentence, not a lesson 😮‍💨
• The hidden cost of always needing to get it right 🎭
• How mistakes become the messy magic that grows us 🌱
• Forgiving your past self and moving forward with grace 💌
• The extra pressure on women and minorities to be flawless 🫶🏽

If you’re stuck in fear, shame, or self-doubt, this is your reminder: your worth is not your track record ❌📊You’re allowed to grow 🌱You’re allowed to change 🔄You’re allowed to live fully 💫🎧 Listen, reflect, and send this to someone who needs permission to be human today.

Sibling relationships hold so much history—joy, pain, unspoken words, and deep love. In this episode, we gently explore how to heal old wounds, embrace forgiveness, and nurture growth through the softest kind of connection: love.

If you’re ready to soften the edges of family ties and open your heart to new possibilities, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify and join us on this journey of self-love and healing. Your softest, strongest self awaits. 💗

#TheSoftEdit #TheSoftSisters #SelfLoveJourney #HealingTogether #Forgiveness #Growth #SiblingLove #healing #growth #podcast

Change is never just about what’s happening around us , it’s about what’s shifting inside us.In this episode , we explore the beauty and challenge of life’s transitions - whether it’s a career shift, a relationship change, or stepping into a new chapter you didn’t see coming.We talk about:

✨ Letting go of what no longer fits

✨ Building trust in yourself through uncertainty

✨ How to embrace growth without rushing the process

✨ Finding meaning in the in-between

If you’re in a season of change, this conversation is your reminder that transitions are not detours - they’re part of the path.

In this episode of The Soft Edit, psychologist John Wills Njoroge joins us for a transformative conversation on masculinity, healing, and emotional growth. Together, we explore what it truly means to become whole men in a world that often limits male identity to strength and stoicism. John shares insights from his work as a clinician and thought leader, diving into the "soft work" of self-awareness, vulnerability, and inner healing.

We unpack how traditional narratives around manhood can block emotional expression—and how redefining masculinity can lead to freedom, connection, and deeper purpose. Whether you're on your own healing journey or supporting someone else’s, this episode offers wisdom, tools, and hope.

Join us in a conversation with Cece Ojany-Bekhor as we explore the journey of self-discovery — what it really means to “find yourself” — and how to build a deep, lasting sense of self-love that isn’t based on external validation or perfection. Cece teaches leaders how to solve their personal and professional challenges and achieve their fulfilling goals.We’ll dive into:✨ Letting go of who you were taught to be✨ Learning to hear your authentic voice✨ How to show yourself love, even when you’re strugglingSelf-love isn’t about ego or self-indulgence — it’s about truth, acceptance, and wholeness. If you're ready to stop chasing approval and start coming home to yourself, this video is for you.#selflove #selfdiscovery #healingjourney #findyourself #innerwork #personalgrowth

This video is an opportunity to sit down and get to know me a bit better — the voice behind The Soft Edit, a space for self-love, healing, and empowerment. In this video, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing more of me:✨ My story✨ What inspired The Soft Edit✨ And why this journey matters so deeply to me (and maybe to you, too)If you're here for honest conversations, personal growth, and tender empowerment — you’re in the right place. 🤍

Let’s connect, reflect, and grow together. From navigating healing to embracing self-love and stepping into empowerment, this is where softness meets strength.