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  • #STGE - Surviving The Gig Economy We have some of your (and our) faves on today’s episode and we’re keeping it real and raw! What does it really take to be a successful content creator? How did we all navigate this world that can be so unpredictable but so rewarding! Tune in! 🤩#itsrelatedipromise #gigeconomy #influencer #kenya #africa 00: 00 Introduction 07:00 What caught your attention26:25 Beating imposter syndrome 30:32 Fans etiquette43:03 Understanding Influencer Marketing 57:02 Agencies 1:10:34 LessonsFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrelatedipromise?_t=8kb6tstPmJ3 Listen to our past episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QrSf7FAEfXgc4oRcMvz2Y?si=6bdaa586e62d4ad3Listen to our past episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/its-related-i-promise/id1521265221Follow Murugi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/murugi.munyi?igsh=MWUwcW0zandmc2wyMw==Follow Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/muchiri.mike?igsh=MTE5MDM1djJld2xsaQ==Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=enFollow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=enFollow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en

  • We’re really getting into it this week with the amazing Sarah Chan, a total powerhouse from South Sudan and we’re talking about her experiences with racism abroad and colourism right here at home in Africa!It’s such an eye-opener and we get super honest about how skin tone affects everything - from how people see you to the chances you get and even your sense of self! You’ll definitely want to hear this one! 🎧 #itsrelatedipromise #colourism

    00:00 Introduction 4:50 What Caught Your Attention. 17:21 Colourism 1:01:14 Audience feedback Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrelatedipromise?_t=8kb6tstPmJ3 Listen to our past episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QrSf7FAEfXgc4oRcMvz2Y?si=6bdaa586e62d4ad3Listen to our past episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/its-related-i-promise/id1521265221Follow Sarah Chan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miss_sarahchan?igsh=MWZkaTd3MjQ5MzZjZA==Nile Reflection Podcast on YT: http://www.youtube.com/@UCVab4wTVe0MU5UeuLdMOj-g Nile Reflection Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nilereflectionpodcast?igsh=MWNrMzducTdvaDFneQ==Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=enFollow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=enFollow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en

  • We’re reacting to TikTok videos that caught our eye this week! 👀 What’s worse a toxic friend or an ambivalent one? Tune in to hear our thoughts!Oh and if you got this far, we would love for you to vote for us in this year's Pulse Awards! We’ve been nominated under “Podcast Influencer of the Year” and truly couldn’t do it without yall!Vote here: https://www.pulselive.co.ke/influencer-awards/podcast/3gestyrTell a friend to tell a friend! 🗳️#ItsRelatediPromise00:00 Introduction 3:02 What Caught Your Attention 24:07 Ambivalent relationships49:06 Innocent Mistake vs Malicious Intent Tiktok 1: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMMKGReMA/Tiktok 2: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMMKsnu2v/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrelatedipromise?_t=8kb6tstPmJ3 Listen to our past episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QrSf7FAEfXgc4oRcMvz2Y?si=6bdaa586e62d4ad3Listen to our past episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/its-related-i-promise/id1521265221Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=enFollow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=enFollow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en

  • This is one of those episodes that could’ve gone on and on!

    Mean girls. Is it just a ‘phase’ in school? Did it shape who we are today? Have WE ever been considered a ‘mean girl’ ourselves? What about mean men? It’s not just women right?

    Tune in and please leave us your thoughts too!#irip #itsrelatedipromise #MeanGirlCulture Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/

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  • Ever feel like you’re faking it till you make it? You’re not alone!

    Catch this candid conversation with Edith Kimani

    #irip #itsrelatedipromise #makingit #impostersyndrome #success

    00:00 Introductions

    05:58 What Caught Your Attention

    16:06 "Making It" When You're Young

    31:37 Kuomoka Mapema

    38:25 Dealing With Imposter Syndrome

    54:58 Scarcity Mentality

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  • They say delulu is the solulu - but is it really? Can you tell the difference between being in #love and being in #limerence? This one had us clutching our pearls! 😮‍💨

    #irip #itsrelatedipromise #romance #relationships

    00:00 Introduction

    2:18 What Caught Your Attention

    18:27 Reaction To Limerence Video

    33:25 I'm Okay Being Number 2

    45:48 Have You Been The Cause of Limerence

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  • You’ll be fighting for your life financially and someone will add you to a group chat: ZANZIBAR 2024! 🥴😅

    Friendships are very expensive, that’s a fact! But does it make you a “bad friend” if you quite literally can’t afford to show up for all your friends events? How do you communicate money matters? Does it change the dynamic?

    That’s what we’re getting into with the dynamic duo Jayson and Dushy!

    #itsrelatedipromise #irip #costoffriendship

    00:00 Introductions

    06:17 What Caught Your Attention

    22:25 Have You Heard of Ozempic

    34:14 The Cost of Friendship

    44:47 Are You A High Maintenance Friend

    52:10 How Are We Splitting the Bill

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  • When’s the last time you did something that scared you? Like quitting a job? Speaking up in a public setting? Or maybe even asking someone out? 👀😅

    We’re sharing our moments in this episode and would really love to hear yours!

    Leave us a comment 👇🏾

    00:00 Just The Two Of Us

    05:01 What Caught Your Attention

    13:32 Doing It Scared

    36:27 Self Confidence vs Self Efficacy

    53:10 Sharon's Testimony

    1:00:41 Choosing to Join the Gig Economy

    Disclaimer Alert;

    This recording was done before the recent events in Kenya. Our hearts go out to everyone affected and those that lost their lives in the revolution. Thank you for supporting our content in difficult times.
    Passion or Paycheck episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/20TnMBAcMY82TKF65jbNQ9?si=0f8631c241164723

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  • Today’s episode is all about the corporate advice we’d give our 23/24 year old selves. The real advice! How do we balance it all? Should we even have to? Managing our shego’s and doing things afraid!
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    To open an account; download the App here https://fingo.africa/download - it will only take 4 mins. Once the account is opened, deposit funds, invest or create up to 3 cards depending on what you want to use them for then upload the funds as needed. #irip #itsrelatedipromise #NavigatingCorporate
    0:00 Introductions
    5:45 What Caught Your Attention
    17:00 Fingo - For Africa's Ambitious
    20:15 The Audacity of a White Man
    37:35 The Secret to Networking
    44:34 Passion vs Paycheck
    51:51 Must You Love Your Job
    1:00:39 Leadership Is Delivering Through People
    1:10:33 What I Wish I Knew in my 20s

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  • How has our upbringing shaped our views on money and class? Find out in our new episode! 🎙#candidconversations0:00 Introductions

    2:52 What Caught Your Attention

    12:44 Growing Up Rich Vs Growing Up Poor Video Reaction

    19:18 How We Grew Up

    40:28 How Do We Want To Raise The Next Generation

    1:05:25 Parting Shots

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  • Tune in to this episode to delve into the joys and challenges of intertribal relationships. Our guests share their personal journeys and the collective narratives that shape intertribal romance in Kenya.#itsrelatedipromise #irip #intertribalrelationships Chapters00:00 - 04:46 Introduction04:47 -17:27 What Caught Your Attention17:28 - 33:07 Esther's Story 33:08 - 47:36 How Did We Learn Tribalism47:47 - 56:27 Do We Tend to Date Along Tribal Lines56:28 - 1:13:17 How Do We Promote Tribal Stereotypes 1:13:28 - 1:15:18 We'd Love To Hear Your Experiences Follow Magunga on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themagunga/Follow Magunga on X: https://twitter.com/theMagungaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrelatedipromise?_t=8kb6tstPmJ3 Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=enFollow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=enFollow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en

  • Meet the visionaries behind Fingo Africa, the first sponsors of our podcast and the Gen Z's rewriting Africa’s banking narrative 💰💰💰

    Be among the first ten people to download Fingo and open an account using our code ‘ILUVIRIP’ to receive KSH 500. It only takes 4 minutes btw!

    Their virtual cards are now LIVE and will be accessible as soon as you open your account 💳 Customize your card and start making secure online purchases on your preferred platforms with exclusive deals and rewards 💃🏾🕺🏽

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    00:00 - 02:30 Welcome our first sponsors!!!

    02:32 - 11:21 What Caught Your Attention

    11:22 - 27:02 Eff It, We'll Open Our Own Bank

    27:03 - 37:24 How Secure Is Fingo

    37:25 - 55:56 Get To Know The Founders

    55:57 - 57:40 So Is Fingo Actually Successful

    57:41 - 58:15 Fingo Virtual Cards

    58:16 - 1:00:42 What Were The Challenges In Starting Fingo

    1:00:43 - 1:02:57 Let's Discuss Doing Business As Friends Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrelatedipromise?_t=8kb6tstPmJ3 Follow Fingo on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fingoafrica/

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  • Join us and our special guest Lydia K. M. as we unpack Reesa Teesa's "Who TF Did I Marry?" TikTok series.

    Would we really do things differently if we were in her position? Maybe society's pressures get to us at some point and we "settle"...

    Let us know your thoughts in the comments or drop us a voice note...

    00:00 - 04:41 Introduction

    04:42 - 22:22 What Caught Your Attention?

    22:23 - 25:49 Who TF Did She Marry?

    25:50 - 43:12 What Informed Our Ideas About Love/Marriage?

    43:13 - 46:53 Would We Freeze Our Eggs?

    46:54 - 50:20 Is Getting A Sperm Donor Crazy?

    50:21 - 1:06:31 Societal Pressure Is Rea

    1:06:32 - 1:10:54 Bumble Is Where It's At

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  • *Trigger Warning*

    This episode contains graphic depictions of sexual abuse and addiction. Listener discretion is advised.

    On this episode, we explore the hidden struggles and triumphs over pornography addiction. Our guest shares her personal story, challenging misconceptions, sharing a powerful message of hope and healing.

    00:00 - 02:00 Introduction

    02:01 - 13:45 What Caught Your Attention

    13:46 - 15:27 Segue Into Today's Conversation

    15:28 - 25:32 What's Our Take On Porn & Masturbation

    25:33 - 37:51 How Did This All Begin For Ruth

    37:52 - 52:56 Going Through Therapy

    52:57 - 01:13:37 What Really Is Addiction

    01:13:38 - 01:22:03 A Personal Story On Pornography

    For more details on Ruth’s story you can buy her book 'Love Unlimited' available at:

    - Nuriakenya.com

    - kenyaclc.org

    - https://amzn.to/2YF9ci0

    Recovery support:

    E: [email protected]

    Website: http://secondchanceconsults.org

    Video Resource:

    https://forgivenmuchministries.org/our-work-2/ciar-training-videos/

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  • We’re not just in your ears anymore, we’re coming to your screens! 📺 Get ready for a visual treat as our ‘Ask Us Anything’ episode premieres on YouTube!!!

    #itsrelatedipromise #irip #PodcastGoesVisual #askusanything

    00:00 - 02:17 - Welcome To Our FIRST EVER Audio-Visual Episode!!!!

    02:18 - 13:34 - What Caught Our Attention In The Past Week

    13:35 - 23:00 - Ask Us Anything

    23:01 - 25:08 - What's Our Take on LGBTQIA+?

    25:09 - 33:05 - Let's Proceed With The Questions

    33:06 - 34:15 - I Am Enough Affirmations

    34:16 - 55:07 - What Is The Multiverse?

    55:08 - 01:17:55 - It's Related, I Promise

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    Episodes on personal finance:

    - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JiVsrgHhoJy69aXrwZ6mQ?si=bcd231ec4fe744bb

    - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WZ8ncKcw1Mc2Jb3mNYoMC?si=37fae5ba069d4239

  • Is missing special moments with your loved ones worth earning in Sterling (as the ladies put it :D)

    We'd love to hear about your experience in the comments...

  • Should we blame our politicians for the struggles we're going through as a country?
    Tune in to hear King Charles, Nerima, Esther, and Sharon try their luck at a game of trivia.
    To play this game with your friends and family, tap here.

  • What role do influencers play in politics?

    Are they required to use their platforms to speak about what's happening in the world?

    King Charles, Nerima Wako, and Esther Kazungu shared their thoughts on the role that influencers play in public discourse

    Content creators who share information on current happenings both locally and internationally:

    Justine Wanda - Fake Woke with Justine

    Trevor Noah - Check him out on Instagram, Spotify, Youtube, and Netflix

    Comedy Central - The Daily Show

  • Take stock with us as we look into 2024.

    Taking stock categories:

    Love and relationships - romantic and platonic Personal Development Career Wellbeing - mental health, fitness

    (00:00:00) - Introduction

    (00:05:15) - What's Caught Our Attention Lately

    (00:30:52) - Fungua Roho - Love & Friendships

    (00:53:30) - Fungua Roho - Personal Development

    (01:05:58) - Fungua Roho - Career/Wellbeing

    (01:17:07) - Looking into 2024!