The Spark It Podcast

In this episode, Hellen Kimaru dives deep into the journey of finding her voice. She shares how she grew from being a quiet, unseen child to a confident leader, poet, and public speaker. She talks about how reading books, performing poetry, and taking leadership roles helped her express herself, build confidence, and heal from childhood trauma.

Through engaging stories about childhood competitions, persuasive arguments, and self-discovery, this episode will inspire you to embrace your voice, step into leadership, and use storytelling as a powerful tool for change. Tune in for a conversation filled with lessons on resilience, self-expression, and the power of words!

In this episode, Hellen Kimaru, a Kenyan social entrepreneur, poet, and advocate for youth and women empowerment, dives deep into the moment that redefined her life. She shares her journey of resilience—from a childhood shaped by creativity and poetry to surviving a traumatic event that forced her family to rebuild from scratch. Through heartbreak, displacement, and the power of family and community, she discovered strength in the face of adversity. Tune in to hear how she overcame life’s toughest challenges, the importance of seeking help, and why embracing therapy can help with healing. This is a story of survival, hope, and the power of a life-changing decision.

In the episode, we sit down with Hellen Kimaru, a Kenyan social entrepreneur, poet, and advocate for the empowerment of youth, women, and girls. We explore her journey to reconnecting with God and finding faith within the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We also highlight and demystify some notions about the church by diving deep into its culture, singing, literature, community, and more.

We discuss faith, its role in our lives, and why it's important to trust in God even when we question him.

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