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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How often do you crave vibrant energy and a renewed connection with your food? How often do you wonder if there's a way to nourish your body with the purest ingredients nature has to offer.

For this first episode of Season 8 and a sequel to the first ever episode, the Yes Girls dive headfirst into the world of raw veganism with guest expert and certified Yes Girl, the radiant Leah Nduati (@leah__nduati), founder of Yoga Experiences Africa (@yogaexperiencesafrica), a health and wellness thought leader and entrepreneur, and a seasoned raw vegan explorer.

Timestamps to Specific Segments:

(0:00) Intro

(1:54) Things you should know about vegan/plant-based/meat-free diets

(3:34) Meet Leah Nduati, self-made plant-based guest expert

(4:42) The actual raw plant-based yes challenge that was set for Akumu

(6:45) How Akumu said yes to this challenge

(9:32) Challenges and effects of being on a raw plant-based diet

(19:18) Leah gives Akumu her rating for her 2.5-day raw plant-based challenge

(22:12) Factors that would have made the challenge much harder for Akumu

(24:03) Factors that make this lifestyle more complicated for Leah

(25:52) Rules/concessions that you can create when trying this lifestyle

(27:23) Raw plant-based diets versus different climates and seasons

(29:21) Leah's journey towards a vegetarian, then vegan, then raw vegan lifestyle

(35:30) On toxins leaving the body when you're on a raw vegan diet

(36:32) Can you still enjoy food and enjoy what you are eating as a vegan?

(38:04) Leah's most important consideration when making lifestyle choices

(40:19) Does Leah judge other people's lifestyles or subscribe to the "to each their own" philosophy? 

(44:17) A beginner's guide to getting started with a raw vegan lifestyle

(51:27) Where you can find Leah and what she has recently said yes to

(53:32) Outro

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Join us as Akumu embarks on a personal raw vegan diet challenge, meaning she gets to navigate the exciting journey of going raw vegan as a beginner. Leah shares her invaluable insights on what it means to go raw vegan, offering practical tips for anyone curious about this lifestyle, whether you're aiming for a short-term cleanse or considering becoming a raw vegan for life.

We unpack everything from crafting a delicious raw vegan meal plan to understanding the potential benefits and addressing common challenges as well as questions surrounding a raw vegan lifestyle. Get ready to discover the incredible world of raw vegan food and learn how to embrace a vibrant, plant-powered existence.

So, whether you're considering a raw vegan diet or simply curious about the experience, tune in for a candid discussion that may inspire you to take your own leap into the unknown.

Important resources

The raw vegan yes challenge meal plan and rules:

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

Follow Leah Nduati and her raw vegan lifestyle here:

https://www.instagram.com/leah__nduati/

Gillian Berry: the raw vegan thought leader that Leah mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqC8Y95CBmUTSh32IngDRA

The 70-year-old woman who looks 30-something that Leah mentioned:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6oJA_xhTa8

The Wheel of Life self-assessment tool that Leah mentioned:

https://www.betterup.com/blog/wheel-of-life

Previous Yespisodes related to this one:

Episode 1: Saying yes to being vegan

Episode 26: Saying to being yoga enthusiasts

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We're turning back the clock and looking forward at the same time. It's the Yesticle where we catch up with past experts and ourselves to see how the seeds of change have blossomed or whether they have blossomed.

Here are the questions in your minds and ours too. What happened after some Yespisodes? Where are our former guest experts? Did they keep saying "yes"? Where are they now? Did we keep saying "yes"? Where are we now?

Let's journey through time. Press play and let's go past tense together.

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Timestamps to Specific Segments:

(0:00) Introduction

(3:34) Where is he now? Boniface Mwangi, guest expert when we said "yes" to doing activism: still heavy on activism

(4:57) Are we still saying "yes" to activism?

(6:15) Where are they now? Livelihoods Kenya since Akumu said "yes" to learning about clean energy: merged with Solar Sister, Inc

(7:45) Where is she now? Esther Kazungu, guest expert when Claire said "yes" to being an influencer: now a momfluencer

(8:45) Is Claire still saying "yes" to being an influencer?

(10:53) Where are they now? HeyGo since Akumu said "yes" to being an online tour guide: it shut down

(13:26) Where are they now? Hisa & Kenyan Wallstreet's Erick Asuma, guest expert when we said "yes" to learning about crypto: Hisa was acquired by Rise

(14:21) Are we still saying "yes" to crypto investing?

(15:41) Outro

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Important resources:

Previous Yespisodes that are featured in this Past Forward yesticle:

https://afripods.africa/episode/19-activism-where-being-woke-mea/b3fb905d-78e9-43b6-990a-1e3b2d525ccb

https://afripods.africa/episode/11-best-believe-i-clean-up-nice/4a4ad3fe-0827-43e1-9807-e394f32d2778

https://afripods.africa/episode/43-influenza-like-sick-nope-infl/cbc1092d-01a0-4b78-a773-87775f22be16

https://afripods.africa/episode/10-not-lost-just-giving-my-peopl/0fe82281-58b9-44a0-9c88-5ff6758f93f6

https://afripods.africa/episode/29-that-crypto-investment-was-a/83f577da-5c0b-4002-b041-cabea6d38c4d 

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For this Yesticle, the Yes Girls explore their experiences in the exhilarating world of entrepreneurship: How they did it and continue doing it, or are they?

They share their own "yes" moments – from that initial spark of a business idea to the sometimes messy, always exciting reality of building something from the ground up. So it's all real talk about leaping, facing your fears, validating your business idea, navigating entrepreneurial challenges, getting the necessary support, and celebrating small wins (as well as the big ones!).

This episode is sponsored by Rexe Roofing: a Kenyan-owned company that specialises in Stone Coated Roofing Tiles, Roofing Shingles, Waterproofing, Roof Gutters, Roofing Boards and other Roofing Accessories. They also provide Roof Installation services, Re-roofing and Roofing consultation.

Timestamps for Specific Segments:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:39) What pushed Akumu and Claire into entrepreneurship?

(4:38) Do they consider themselves "entrepreneurs"?

(5:56) Biggest win for Akumu in business

(6:34) Biggest win for Claire in business

(7:47) Facing challenges and then having to pivot

(9:59) Inspiration from other episodes with entrepreneurs

(11:06) Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

(14:06) Advice for aspiring female entrepreneurs

(14:21) Getting a mentor or mentors

(15:55) Outro

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Akumu and Claire are swapping stories, dishing out advice on how to start a business, and maybe even inspiring you to say "yes" to your own entrepreneurial dreams. This is part of the entrepreneurship series in Season 7, following the conversation with Nyambura Gichohi, CEO of Ikigai and the capital-raising episode about how to fund your startup, which was brought to you by ISBI at Strathmore Business School, featuring entrepreneurs: Irene Wanjiku, CEO of REXE roofing; Diana Kanyi, Group CEO of Lerruat Hotels (both ISBI alums) and Olive Kirigo Kibe, Business Development Lead at ISBI.

Fair Warning: Even though the Yes Girls consider themselves "toddlers" when it comes to navigating the entrepreneurial world, this conversation might just ignite your inner boss man/boss babe and have you brainstorming your next big idea.

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As part of the entrepreneurship series, the Yes Girls sit down with incredible women entrepreneurs to discuss the secrets of successful capital raising. This conversation features Diana Kanyi, Group CEO of Lerruat Hotels, Irene Wanjiku, CEO of Rexe Roofing Products, both ISBI alumni, alongside Olive Kirigo, Business Development Lead of ISBI.

Sponsored by:

Institute for Small Business Initiatives (ISBI) at Strathmore Business School, dedicated to igniting the potential of every entrepreneur in Kenya, from micro-preneurs to seasoned captains of industry. Tune in for details on how to get discount codes for upcoming programs (Limited-time offer).

Timestamps for Specific Segments:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:21) Meet Olive (ISBI), Diana (Lerruat Hotels), & Irene (Rexe Roofing Products)

(5:54) What is the meaning of capital raising?

(6:25) Irene shares her experience with capital raising

(7:31) Diana shares her experience with capital raising

(9:57) The Yes Challenge: ways a company can raise capital

(11:11) Akumu and Claire take on the challenge in a role-play format

(16:17) Olive gives feedback for the girls' capital-raising process

(18:31) Before family & friends: pre-orders by existing clients

(20:25) Olive gives a score for the Yes Challenge

(21:09) A critical step in capital raising: business finances

(22:28) How much should you put into your own business?

(24:47) The importance of getting things on paper via actual contracts

(26:33) Does every business need to raise capital?

(27:33) Reasons for raising capital vs. reasons for growing organically

(33:26) Top tips for new and aspiring entrepreneurs

(37:46) Venture capital & private equity options for Kenyan entrepreneurs

(40:55) Learning opportunities at ISBI focused on capital raising

(43:41) More information about ISBI at Strathmore Business School

(45:38) Connect with ISBI, Rexe Roofing and Lerruat online

(46:59) What Olive, Diana, Irene, Claire and Akumu have recently said "yes" to

Learn from these inspiring women as they share their valuable insights and experiences on securing funding for their businesses, when or if the time is right to raise capital, plus other top tips on how to stay afloat and successful as a business owner.

Join the conversation and get inspired to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality!

About ISBI:

ISBI offers innovative business programs designed to empower entrepreneurs. Their programs focus on practical skills and industry best practices, using real-life Kenyan examples to guide learning.

They emphasise immediate value for participants and foster a strong network among entrepreneurs. Their experienced faculty, with a deep understanding of the SME landscape, delivers interactive instruction that provides a competitive edge.

Important resources:

Learn more about ISBI:

https://isbi.or.ke/

Follow Olive Kirigo on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/olive-kirigo-67676111b/

Learn more about Lerruat Hotels:

https://www.lerruathotels.co.ke/

Follow Diana Kanyi on Linkedin:

https://ke.linkedin.com/in/diana-kanyi

Learn more about Rexe Roofing Products:

https://www.rexeroofing.com/

Follow Irene Wanjiku on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/irene-wanjiku-34a88461/

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This is part 2: a cringefest of a Yesticle that is proudly sponsored by a lockable A6 diary from decades past. Yes, the era when the Spice Girls showed us how to spice up our lives and Christina Aguilera confirmed that we were all beautiful.

Seat belts on, because the Yes Girls are exploring a past iteration of Claire - a version almost certainly unknown to you.

Timestamps for Specific Segments:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:59) What does keeping a diary mean to Claire?

(4:49) Has Claire changed since she last wrote in this particular diary?

(7:18) Claire reads some noteworthy diary entries

(17:06) The beauty of keeping a diary for introspection

(19:51) Outro

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It goes like this:

Claire reads out a couple of entries from her almost fossilised diary, and with Akumu as her laughingly supportive cohost, they psychoanalyse the teenage musings.

From a mad hair competition to becoming a magazine editor to falling in love?!? It's epic.

So, grab some snacks and let's dive into the crazy rollercoaster that is the life of a millennial teenager.

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Important links: 

Episode 58: Dear Diary Part 1

Complementary Yesticles to listen to on Afripods or everywhere else you get your audio podcasts:

Episode 14: Get to know the Yes Girls

Episode 21: Season 3 recap

Episode 34: Inspiring Yes People in Africa and beyond

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If you listen to us via Apple Podcasts, please take some time to leave a short review. We promise it will take less than a minute unless, of course, you have more to say. In any case, we appreciate you!

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