They said yes to curiosity. This Gen Z said yes to dressing them accordingly.

For this yesticle, Akumu and Claire flip the generational script and invite a real Gen Z voice into the studio, not just to talk, but to style them, challenge them, and help them rethink what identity, fashion, and power look like today in the teenage and young adult world.

Introducing the youngest guest expert, thus far, Annet Kavata. Kavata is a medical student at Aga Khan University, Founding President of Girl Up AKU, and a climate justice innovator working at the intersection of youth leadership, sustainability, and social change in Kenya.

What starts as a playful Millennial-to-Gen Z makeover quickly becomes a deeper conversation about:

1. what Gen Z fashion actually represents
2. how young people use style as identity, armour, and expression
3. the pressure of being labelled "Gen Z"
4. generational stereotypes and power dynamics
5. youth activism, climate justice, and leadership in Africa

This isn't a generational showdown. It's a conversation, curious, slightly chaotic, and surprisingly insightful, about what we miss when we reduce whole generations to memes. It's about putting us in the same room, handing over the reins, and seeing what we learn when we stop judging each other and start paying closer attention.

Expect humour, chaos, cultural commentary, and a few unexpected realisations...all styled in one very Gen Z-approved outfit.

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Timestamps to Specific Segments:

(0:00) Intro

(02:04) Meet Kavata: Gen Z, And Make It Accomplished

(04:38) What Is Gen Z Style Anyway?

(06:00) The Millennial → Dress Like a Gen Z Challenge/Game

(16:38) Mic Off, Cameras Off: The Gen Z Makeover Explained

(20:48) What Gen Z Fashion Says About Identity & Power

(22:24) Being Labelled "Gen Z": Empowering or Limiting?

(23:51) Fashion & Mood; Gender & 'My Dress My Choice'

(25:35) Zooming Out: Style, Age, Visibility, Sexuality & Femininity

(29:11) Beyond the Outfit: Kavata's Work With Climate Action & Beyond

(31:37) Final Thoughts: Saying Yes To Gen Z Fashion Or Something New

(33:40) What Kavata Has Recently Said Yes To

(34:53) Outro

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Important Links:

The Dress Like a Gen Z Yes Challenge:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13XA-TlWVyJODfxvLrnFtrf_tt-fuP4GG/view?usp=sharing

Follow Kavata:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annet-kavata-a3014b260

https://www.instagram.com/missk.avata/

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Thinking about starting a podcast? Or maybe you've been overthinking it for three years? This Yesticle is the sign you didn't know you were waiting for.

In this delightfully meta episode, Akumu and Claire sit down with two titans of podcasting, i.e., the Podfathers: Dan Aceda, founder of SemaBox and creative powerhouse, and Kevin Y. Brown, Head of Strategy at Afripods and producer of over 1,000 podcast episodes.

Together, they unpack the questions people always ask: Why start a podcast? | What makes a podcast good (not just popular)? | How do you even begin? | Is video really taking over the industry? | Where is podcasting headed in Kenya and across Africa?

So whether you're an aspiring podcaster or simply curious about the audio-verse, this conversation is equal parts humour, wisdom, and insanely practical insights.

Key takeaways:

1. Why people fall in love with podcasts

Authenticity, trust, intimacy, community... everything mainstream media struggles with.

2. How to know if podcasting is for you

Your purpose, your voice, and your willingness to show up consistently.

3. The #1 beginner mistake

Not knowing your why. Listen to Dan and Kevin's take on the how-to of why.

4. The myth of "success = big numbers"

Engagement, longevity, and connection consistently outperform vanity metrics.

5. Video vs. audio?

Welcome to reality: video is huge. Can audio-first creators handle it?

6. African creators are just getting started

Local stories, diverse perspectives, and closely-knit communities are driving change.

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Timestamps for Specific Segments:

(0:00) Intro

(2:05) Meet the guests: Dan & Kevin

(7:13) Why podcasting is special

(10:22) Podcasting vs traditional media

(21:17) Tips for new podcasters

(25:00) What truly measures podcast success

(35:38) Audio-first vs video-first

(41:28) Types of podcasts + Africa's unique landscape

(47:06) Podcasts Dan + Kevin love

(54:06) What they've recently said YES to

(58:19) Outro

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After listening, you'll either say:

"YES, I'm starting a podcast tomorrow,"

or

"Ah. Maybe podcasting isn't my ministry... and that's fine."

Both outcomes? Iconic.

And if you know someone who's been saying "I want to start a podcast" since 2019 and still hasn't recorded a single trailer… send this to them.

This might finally be the nudge (or slap) they need to say "YES."

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Important links:

Learn more about Dan Aceda:

https://top40.businessdailyafrica.com/candidates/dan-aceda/

https://youtu.be/_isin6agLYc?si=K77s2q2bpoTCNhV6

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ebuGfmupgyNhfYvfj3txk

Follow Dan Aceda:

https://www.instagram.com/danaceda/

Learn more about SemaBox:

https://semabox.africa/

Learn more about Kevin Y. Brown:

https://kevinybrown.com/

Follow Kevin Y. Brown:

https://www.instagram.com/kevinybrown/

Learn more about Afripods:

https://www.afripods.africa

List of podcasts mentioned in this episode:

The Retrievals

AfriWetu

Solar Maverick Podcast

Legally Clueless

For Mannerless Women

So this is love

Joy Ride

3 truths, no lies

DOAC

The AI daily brief

ChooseFi

Earn Your Leisure

Tropical MBA

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For this Yesticle, the Yes Girls take a more serious turn. No yesing, no games - just a deeply important conversation that too many women, couples, and families struggle with in silence.

This mini episode explores infertility, IVF, surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, and the evolving legal frameworks around Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in Kenya.

Akumu and Claire sit down with Sandra Opiyo, founder of Nina Misaro Associates Advocates, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, and one of the country's most passionate voices in ART Law, to unpack the rights, risks, realities, and emotional toll of navigating fertility challenges today.

Whether you're considering fertility treatment, supporting someone, or simply curious about how law and reproductive health intersect, this episode gives you clarity, grounding, and crucial information.

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Timestamps to Specific Segments:

(0:00) Intro

(1:59) Meet Sandra Opiyo - lawyer and specialist in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) law

(2:53) Explaining the terms: What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)? (+ IUI and IVF?)

(5:38) Where and why must the law intervene, and what are the consequences of unregulated reproduction?

(9:42) How the law is evolving around ART & reproductive rights in Kenya

(11:55) Countries with forward-thinking and comprehensive legal frameworks governing reproductive health and ART

(14:13) Legal protections for intended parents and surrogates

(15:45) Topics gaining attention in the ART space: robot surrogacy, designer babies, reproductive autonomy, egg/embryo freezing & fertility preservation, posthumous sperm extraction, sperm donor limits and regulations (e.g., the Jonathan Jacob Meijer case - The Man With 1000 Kids)

(33:25) Sandra's advice for anyone seeking ART services: what to do when you can't get pregnant & what to know before starting any ART process

(35:50) The stigma surrounding fertility struggles, infertility, and reproductive autonomy in Africa

(42:41) What Sandra has recently said yes to

(44:09) Outro

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If you've ever wondered about infertility, IVF, surrogacy, or reproductive rights in Kenya, this conversation will give you clarity you didn't even realise you were missing.

Once you've listened, pass it on.

Infertility is more common and emotionally complex than people think. Women deserve informed consent, protection, and support — and families deserve empathy, not pressure. Sharing this episode might help someone finally feel seen.

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We're letting the internet guide our love lives. Which is obviously a terrible idea - so we said "Yes" and proceeded to hit record.

This one's a Yesticle (our naughty, short, and sweet mini-episode) and for it, we're saying yes to chaos by diving headfirst into the spiciest, pettiest, and most painfully relatable relationship videos on TikTok. "Relatable" depending on whether you are asking Akumu or Claire.

So join in as they react to viral dating hot takes, sex confessions, and moments of pure emotional damage... but cute. Or not?!

We know it's not our usual deep dive, but this season, we're not just saying yes to new experiences; we're saying yes to sex, romance, red flags, and delulu dreams.

Basically, it's giving scroll foreplay.

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Timestamps for Specific Segments

(0:00) Intro

(2:39) Video 1: Should we announce our body counts?!?

(9:02) Video 2: Should we decenter men and get money from them?!?

(14:09) Video 3: Should we avoid falling in love too fast and trick men into revealing their bad sides early on?!?

(22:35) Did they learn anything from the videos?

(23:37) Outro

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Here are the videos we reacted to:

Video 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xQcCs5rXXQaCL9kaElDXz9JB3hpVztwT/view?usp=sharing

Video 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xc8LbfV5VTw2AVThHeBZ0rWt83RRizuk/view?usp=sharing 

Video 3: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hP8_KzR9e5P4ZIJ0ZOFxJ8MaquTIj0ak/view?usp=sharing 

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Tune in to hear how or whether the Yes Girls apply the internet lessons from a curious scroller's intent to better understand (and judge) what's trending, why they are trending, or if they should.

The focus? Sex and relationships.

So whether you're married, in a situationship, or still ghosted by that guy from 2002, this one's for you.

Trust us, you're gonna want to hear and argue about what we found.

Don't just lurk - drop a comment, say yes, hit follow, and get weird with us!

Keep saying Yes!

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Time to revisit the best and strangest moments from some gr-8 challenges! Join Claire and Akumu as they guide you through the Yeses, Guesses, Messes, and Successes of Season 8.

They recap six odd yet profound Yes Challenges they stumbled into and share invaluable lessons and timeless wisdom gleaned from the six incredible guest experts.

Timestamps

(0:00) Introduction

(2:32) Which Season 8 Yes challenge(s) would Akumu and Claire do again?

(4:09) Let's play a game: Who's most likely to…..?

(9:16) Which Season 8 challenge(s) excited them the most?

(11:05) Why wellness and wellbeing are so important to Akumu

(12:44) Why did "sex" join the Yes Girls' list of challenges after seven seasons?

(14:01) What was the biggest Season 8 surprise?

(15:10) What from Season 8 will stay with them the most?

(18:23) Outro

In reverse chronological order, this Yesticle touches on the following Season 8 Yespisodes:

Episode 78: Saying yes to travelling like a millennial w/ Magunga Williams

Episode 77: Saying yes to hobbying like a gamer w/ Queen Arrow

Episode 76: Saying yes to knowing your body like an older woman w/ Maurice Matheka

Episode 75: Saying yes to being sexually awakened like a traditionalist w/ Harriet Chebet Ng'ok & Harriet's Botanicals

Episode 74: Saying yes to finding fulfilment like a Gen X w/ Sieka Gatabaki

Episode 73: Saying yes to living like you're plant-based w/ Leah Nduati

This quick mini-episode is your definitive reminder: stepping outside your comfort zone is always worth it! Listen for some tangible advantages of saying YES and trying new experiences.

Got a thought, a challenge, or feedback? Don't just listen—DM the Yes Girls on Instagram, X, LinkedIn or TikTok, or drop a comment below. We can't wait to hear from you.

Keep saying YES!

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Are you an Akumu, Claire or Magunga type of traveller? Well, you'll find out soon enough. And whether you are a millennial or not, you've come to the right place.

In this Yespisode, Akumu says yes to a challenge that many of us are intimately familiar with: dreaming about a dream destination and planning for it, even before your wallet is on board!

With Claire listening in and learning alongside you, the Yes Girls explore the world of DIY travel planning, solo sojourns, and the ever-elusive dream travel lifestyle. This episode is packed with wanderlust wishes, stories, lessons, and travel hacks to help you cure your wanderlust, millennial-style.

To help them navigate the modern traveller's landscape, they're joined by Magunga Williams (@themagunga), a renowned photographer, writer, and traveller. He'll share his expert advice on everything from finding authentic experiences and moving beyond the bucket list to why you might want to skip the out-of-continent trip and get to the real heart of a closer destination. For Magunga, travel isn't about ticking off items on a list; it's about seeing the world and documenting every unique moment.

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Timestamps for Specific Segments:

(0:00) Intro

(6:05) Meet Magunga Williams & What Travel Means to Him

(8:07) The Travel Planning Yes Challenge Set for Akumu (a Former Digital Nomad)

(9:13) Akumu Describes Her Dream Escape Destination: Salvador

(15:25) Akumu Talks About Her Delulu Dream Escape Pinterest Board

(16:19) Are You a "Museum Person" When Travelling?

(17:52) Group Travel Rule Number 1: Be an Independent Human

(21:29) Decoding Millennial Travel: 3 Non-Negotiable Things You'd Pack

(26:10) Being Pessimistic When Planning or Packing + Important Travel Hacks

(30:14) Foodie Travel / Culinary Tourism: Are You a Foodie? 

(33:23) Stomach Issues, Food Poisoning & Being Food Adventurous?!

(36:52) What is Your Definition of Adventure Travel?

(39:32) To Really Know Someone, Travel/Hike With Them!

(41:23) Layovers: Wait in The Airport or Leave The Airport?

(45:07) Top Budget Travel Tips, i.e. Thinking Out of The Box

(52:15) Magunga Rates Akumu's Delulu Dream Escape Efforts Out of 10

(54:40) What Other Generations Can Learn From Millennials & Millennial Travel

(57:44) Documentation (Taking Photos & Videos) vs. Being Completely Present 

(1:05:07) What is on Magunga's Bucket List & Why?

(1:07:16) Decoding Millennial Travel: Final Rapid Fire Questions

(1:11:13) Key Takeaways

(1:13:35) What Magunga Has Recently Said Yes to

(1:14:11) Season Bye-Byes & Outro

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Whether you're a seasoned backpacker or just dreaming of your next getaway, this episode is packed with personal stories, honest advice, and varied insights into adventure travel and culinary tourism. Akumu even shares her "delulu itinerary" for a trip to Brazil, a journey filled with vibrant cultural immersion and rich cultural experiences.

Tune in for a bold, healing, and radically honest conversation that reminds us all: you don't just deserve to travel. You were built to explore.

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Important Links:

Akumu's Dream Escape Pinterest Board for this Yes Challenge:

https://pin.it/6cUnU3QQp

Follow Magunga online:

https://www.magunga.com/

https://www.instagram.com/themagunga/

Learn more about Salvador:

https://visitbrasil.com/en/location/salvador-en/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53qpaG8Q2OA&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD

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Here's what happens when a complete newbie with zero hand-eye coordination says yes to Tekken 8 with the help of Kenya's top esports queen. One crazy Yes challenge, some wild combos, and an eye-opening Yespisode.

For this one, Claire picked up a controller and threw herself into the high-speed, high-stakes world of fighting games, with Akumu spectating and silently (okay, loudly) judging from the sidelines. It was her first time doing a combo challenge: the kind where timing, strategy, and lightning reflexes are the name of the game.

And guiding her through it all was Sylvia Gathoni Wahome, better known as QueenArrow (@thequeenarrow98) - a trailblazing Kenyan Tekken pro, content creator, Kenya's first Red Bull athlete, and Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 honouree.

In this episode, Sylvia breaks down what it really takes to make it in esports, shares how she balances law school with pro gaming (yes, she's doing both), and offers advice to anyone thinking of entering the gaming scene.

Along the way, this conversation weaves through the evolution of gaming to the vibrant global communities you can now join right from your console. It also touches on the challenges of being a young female in a male-dominated industry that wasn't built with Africa in mind, as Sylvia points out.

Make no mistake: there's more to modern gaming than just flashy graphics.

Today, it comes with real discipline and real money. Whether it's through livestreaming, influencing, or climbing the ranks in esports competitions, gaming today is serious business.

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Timestamps for Specific Segments:

(0:00) Intro

(4:19) Meet Sylvia Gathoni Wahome aka QueenArrow

(6:33) The Tekken Yes Challenge Sylvia Set for Claire

(7:37) What Exactly is a Combo?

(9:13) Claire's Experience With Video Games

(11:24) Claire's Experience Doing This Yes Challenge

(18:26) Do You Need a Coach as a Pro Gamer?

(21:16) Are the Yes Girls Cut Out For Pro Gaming?

(23:55) Sylvia Rates Claire's Efforts

(26:05) Sylvia's Journey From Hobbyist to Pro Gamer

(29:15) A Day in the Life of a Pro Gamer

(31:29) What's the Hardest Thing About Pro Gaming?

(33:51) On Sylvia Balancing Both Law and Pro Gaming

(35:12) The Challenges of Being Both African and Female in Gaming

(40:43) Sylvia's Advice for Anyone Who Wants to Get Started

(43:09) Key Takeaways

(45:22) What Sylvia Has Recently Said Yes to

(45:59) Outro

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Fun fact: The biggest entertainment industry in the world isn't big screen productions, music, or even TV. It's gaming - pulling in over $200 billion a year as of 2025. That's more than film and music combined.

So if you're still thinking gaming is just for teens/tweens in basements, this episode might just change your mind. Claire gave it a shot. Sylvia rated her performance. And now it's your turn to press play.

Important Resources

Follow & learn more about Sylvia:

https://www.instagram.com/thequeenarrow98

https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenarrow98

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QueenArrow

Gaming Industry stats:

https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/global-gaming-market

Tekken 8:

https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/tekken/tekken-8

Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/about/

Video game genres:

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/video-game-genres

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What happens when a woman in her 30s decides it's time to truly know her body, not just anatomically, but sensually, emotionally, and unapologetically? In this Yespisode, Akumu says yes to one of the most intimate challenges yet: reclaiming her body (and her pleasure) - without shame.

With Claire listening in and learning alongside you, the Yes Girls dive into the world of sexual intelligence, somatic awareness, and body literacy — led by none other than Maurice Matheka, a certified sex therapist since 2002 and your go-to guru for turning awkward moans into toe-curling yes moments.

Whether he's untangling relationship knots or helping couples (and singles) hit the right rhythm, Maurice is all about ditching shame and mastering the fine art of satisfaction. For him, great sex isn't just chemistry, it's communication, confidence, and knowing exactly what hits the spot (yes, THAT spot)… then asking for it, out loud.

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Timestamps for Specific Segments:

(0:00) Intro

(4:51) Introducing Maurice Matheka and the Yes Challenge

(8:09) Akumu shares her experience

(10:42) Kegels during sex?! Do they work?

(13:07) Are men simply semen dispensers?

(14:58) Setting sexual expectations & having such conversations

(17:50) The conditioning necessary for a woman to have an orgasm

(20:42) Sexual pleasure vs. romance or romantic notions?!

(26:19) Women encouraging their husbands or long-term partners

(30:46) Is women's sexual peak connected to maturity or vulva changes?

(32:15) Long-term relationships & obligational sex

(33:52) Penis girth & vagina depth/alignment - do they matter?

(35:04) Body shape changes and penis shrinkage?!

(36:41) The challenges of trying to spice things up in the bedroom

(39:38) A man's diet & how it can affect his erection

(42:28) Maurice rates Akumu's efforts in this Yes Challenge

(49:11) Societal shame vs. self pleasure & women being taught to hate their body

(52:00) If you're a woman who's never had an orgasm, where do you even start?!

(53:50) Long-term relationship tips, rekindling the sexual spark & the importance of out-of-town role playing for sexual pleasure

(1:01:58) A small thing anyone can start doing today for a better sex life

(1:06:40) What Maurice has recently said "yes" to

(1:08:36) Outro

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Together, Maurice and Akumu unpack what it means to be intimate with yourself before anyone else, and the rest of the discussion explores everything from pleasure as self-care and feminine embodiment to the long process of unlearning sexual shame. This episode isn't about being provocative or clickbait-y; it's about being present, curious, and empowered in your skin.

If you've ever felt disconnected from your partner or your body, confused about what you enjoy, or silenced by outdated beliefs around sex and sensuality, this one's for you.

Tune in for a bold, healing, and radically honest conversation that reminds us all: you don't just deserve pleasure. You were built for it.

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Important resources:

Find Maurice online:

https://mauricetherapy.com

Follow him:

https://www.facebook.com/maurice.mathekamakau

https://www.tiktok.com/@maurice_therapy254

https://www.instagram.com/mauricematheka

https://x.com/mauricetherapy

What is an akashic record:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Akashic-record

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Ever found yourself side-eyeing modern medical interventions and reaching for that mysterious bottle of herbal tonic your aunt swears by? You're not alone.

In this Yespisode, the Yes Girls explore how traditional medicine and herbal remedies aren't just about wellness—they're about feeling more connected, confident, and even sexually awakened. From ancestral concoctions to holistic care practices, they dive into how these interventions are helping people, especially women, reclaim their health, their sensuality, and their sense of self.

This episode is brought to you by Harriet's Botanicals (@harrietsbotanicals): they offer trusted reproductive, digestive, and wellness products sourced directly from traditional herbal practitioners, reconnecting urban customers with the wisdom of their roots. They work hand-in-hand with communities in Kenya's Southern Rift Valley to sustainably cultivate indigenous herbs and protect ancestral knowledge, thus restoring a relationship between people, plants, and place.

Timestamps for Specific Segments

(0:00) Intro

(3:55) Meet Harriet Chebet Ng'ok

(7:22) More about Harriet's Botanicals

(8:21) What was the exact Yes Challenge Akumu and Claire said "yes" to

(12:02) Describing the visit to Harriet's Botanicals factory

(13:03) History of the company: the first five years

(17:09) How the COVID-19 pandemic affected the business

(18:59) On women's reproductive health, not getting enough attention or positive interventions

(24:59) Link between women's reproductive health and sexual wellbeing

(26:46) Harriet's thoughts on libido and the sexual wellness revolution

(27:43) Harriet rates the Yes Girl's efforts with the Yes Challenge

(28:44) The range of products and their unique names

(31:38) The types of women who seek out plant-based healing & herbal remedies - urban & rural women

(34:17) Overlapping modern science with traditional medicine/allopathic medicine/homoeopathic remedies

(42:22) Harriet's thoughts on perimenopause and menopause

(48:03) Harriet's definition of sexual awakening

(52:45) Advice for anyone who wants to get started with herbal remedies & plant-based healing

(55:27) Key takeaways from the entire conversation

(57:33) What Harriet has recently said "yes" to

(58:13) Outro

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The guest expert of this episode is Harriet Chebet Ng'ok, founder of Harriet's Botanicals. Before embracing her calling as a "miti-shamba-ress" or a traditional healing practitioner, Harriet led a high-powered career in global finance and investment.

For this one, Harriet guided Claire and Akumu through a bold Yes Challenge rooted in traditional herbal medicine and botanical healing, helping them explore plant-based solutions for vitality, energy, and yes — even libido. Yes, the Girls tested the power of phytotherapy in under a day.

But please note: this episode isn't about rejecting modern medicine, but expanding the conversation. So whether you're sceptical, curious, or already have a stash of herbal remedies in your kitchen cabinet, this one's for you.

Important resources

Follow Harriet

https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-ng-ok-237ab32

Learn about Harriet's Botanicals

https://harrietsbotanicals.co.ke/

Women's health myths and facts

https://www.morelandobgyn.com/blog/gynecology-myths

Gender bias vs. women's health

https://magazine.hms.harvard.edu/articles/how-gender-bias-medicine-has-shaped-womens-health

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Ever feel stretched thin by career pressure, constant notifications, and the creeping sense of burnout? In this Yespisode, the Yes Girls explore the overwhelming world of screen time, tech-life balance, and the need for self-reflection and intentional living — all through the empowering Yes Challenge of a digital detox.

To help unpack it all, they turn to those who've weathered waves of technological and cultural shifts — our Gen Xers. This week's guest expert is Sieka Gatabaki, Program Director for Mercy Corps AgriFin. With over 16 years of experience in digital innovation and business strategy — including leadership roles at Airtel Africa and Airtel Kenya, plus advisory work with IFC — Sieka brings deep insight into navigating life and ambition in this digital age.

He helps Claire face the challenge of unplugging — not just by reducing screen time, but by practising mindfulness, confronting digital dependence, and learning how to reconnect with herself in the process. Together, they explore self-care strategies that go beyond just me-time; from practical tech management hacks to life-altering shifts in how we define productivity.

Timestamps for Specific Segments

(0:00) Intro

(2:08) The effects of excessive screen time

(3:30) Meet the guest expert, Sieka Gatabaki

(5:19) The exact digital detox challenges that Claire said "yes" to

(6:38) Claire's experience trying to achieve tech-life balance

(10:38) Adding the no-screen-time rule to your morning routine

(15:43) The importance of boredom, quiet time and stillness

(18:51) Turning off phone notifications for less stress/anxiety

(21:00) The beauty and satisfaction of being fully present with people

(25:51) Which one's more fulfilling and more difficult: the long or the short "digital detox"?

(29:10) Consuming versus creating on social media

(30:00) Sieka rates Claire's efforts with the Yes Challenge

(32:22) Allowing or not allowing screen time with kids as parents

(34:09) The importance of a digital detox for self-reflection & intentional living

(37:22) How to recognise and find "fulfilment"

(46:25) Do introverts find it easier to unplug?

(49:44) Simple steps you can take towards reducing unnecessary screen time

(54:51) Key takeaways from the entire conversation

(57:10) What Sieka has recently said "yes" to

(58:01) Outro

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This conversation is more than just a trend check — it's a reflection on how mental health, wellness, and true fulfilment can emerge when we intentionally choose to pause. Whether you're a Gen X veteran, Millennial multitasker, or Gen Z scroller, you'll walk away with tools to reclaim your attention, reduce burnout, and create space for what truly matters.

Tune in for a powerful wellness journey — one that invites you to log off, live on, and build a life that nourishes you from the inside out.

Important Resources:

Effects of excessive screen time:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11469-019-00182-2

https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle/2024/05/30/what-excessive-screen-time-does-to-the-adult-brain/

https://lifestylemedicine.stanford.edu/screen-time-and-sleep-its-different-for-adults/

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