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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! 

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!

We're reacting to TikTok videos that caught our eye this week!

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/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrelatedipromise?_t=8kb6tstPmJ3 Follow Dushy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dushykuria/ Follow Edith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edithkimani/ Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=en Follow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=en Follow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en

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 Follow Edith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edithkimani/ Follow 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=en Follow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=en Follow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en

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!

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

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?

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! Also Fingo has launched interest earning savings accounts earning up to 15% annually on your savings and virtual Visa cards for safe online shopping. First 10 people to sign up and open an account using the code ILUVIRIp will get Shs. 1000 deposited to their account to start them off on investing

How has our upbringing shaped our views on money and class? Find out in our new episode! 

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 Chapters 00:00 - 04:46 Introduction 04:47 -17:27 What Caught Your Attention 17:28 - 33:07 Esther's Story 33:08 - 47:36 How Did We Learn Tribalism 47:47 - 56:27 Do We Tend to Date Along Tribal Lines 56:28 - 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/theMagunga Follow 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=en Follow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=en Follow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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

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 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrelatedipromise?_t=8kb6tstPmJ3 Follow Lydia K. M. on IG: https://www.instagram.com/_lydiakm/?hl=en Follow Sharon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialsharonmachira/?hl=en Follow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=en Follow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

*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: secondchanceconsults@gmail.com Website: http://secondchanceconsults.org Video Resource: https://forgivenmuchministries.org/our-work-2/ciar-training-videos/ Follow 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=en Follow Noni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noni_muchiri/?hl=en Follow Jules on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jules_her/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

We're not just in your ears anymore, we're coming to your screens!

Do you believe in Holy Baddies? Or Secondary Virginity? This week the girls get real about Faith, Sexuality & Abstinence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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 John Oliver* --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

Would you date someone who was earning less than you? Is there room for your partner to grow? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

As someone in the gig economy, are you eligible to invest your money? In this episode, Valentine & Charles share how to plan, budget, and invest when you have an irregular income. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

Are you ready to handle an emotionally intelligent man? On this episode, we had Dez come and unpack what emotional intelligence is and we discovered that we may not always be ready to handle an emotionally intelligent partner...contrary to what we may think. Tap here to find the link that Jules read from. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

Finding your why in the gig economy can be such an enlightening experience. Listen in on this episode to hear how Shazz, Ciru, Sharon, and Jules define their why and let us know what yours is in the comments below... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

In this episode, we had Shazz and Ciru come and chat with us about 'body image'. A lot is said about plus-size people but do skinny babes struggle with their body image too? Join in on the conversation in the comments or send us a voice note! With love @officialsharonmachira, @jules_her, @cirumuriuki, and @queendom.blog --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

Is it just us? But why are Friendship Breakups so damn painful? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

Are you part of the "Gig Economy" like we are? How's that going for you? Let us know in the comments below or send us a voicenote! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

The phrase "keeping up with the Joneses" describes the habit of trying to compete with your peers' social status, wealth, and possessions. Is this you? Have you experienced this before? We HAVE! Let us know in the comments, or send us a voicenote! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

With love from Sharon & Jules --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

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With love from Sharon, Jules and Charles --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

While @Juila was away, we invited our favourite co-hosts @ciru & @charles to sit in and keep @Sharon company. It was an ABSOLUTE RIOT! Let us know your thoughts on marriage and having kids, is the pressure justified? ... oh, we also had a new and special guest today. His name is Dez. We won't say much about him; you'll have to listen to find out

It's been a great time having Sheila Kwambox on the podcast; Let's all slide in her DM's and send her all the love as she moves onto her next chapter :) @Jules is currently in London and couldn't be a part of this farewell episode, but be sure to catch this raw and unfiltered conversation between @Sharon & @Kwambox as they go down iRIP memory lane. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

Hosted by Sharon, Jules and Kwambox. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

Do you have first-born syndrome like @kwmabox and @Jules, or do you have last-born syndrome like @Sharon? This week we give you a sneak peek into our family dynamics and how they have shaped us into the women we are today. We'd love to hear yours, send us a voicenote ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

This one is self-explanatory! But heh, your stories were HILARIOUS! With love from Kwambox, Sharon & Julia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

Is it just us, or is it extremely difficult to make friends as adults? Also, we're giggling at Jules saying that at a certain age, we all have chronic illnesses. Drop your illness below if you can relate :D --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

What would your Ex say about you? The person we were in our twenties versus now is two totally different people. Luckily we've grown, we've healed and a striving to become better people for ourselves and our respective/eventual partners. Hope you enjoy this reflective session as much as we did! With love from Kwambox, Julia, Sharon & Ciru Muriuki. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

A lot has been said about Gen Z... but here's what we think about this interesting group of people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The good the bad and the funnyyyyy. We'd love to know in the comments, what do you like and not like about Gen Z? (also you can send us a voicenote in our DM's) With love from Sharon, Julia & Kwambox. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

Being broke is the realest form of 'character development'. What lesson did you learn from NOT having money? Please drop us a comment below and send us a voice note in our DM's. With love from Sharon, Kwambox & Julia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

This week we get really personal about our relationship with food... and by extension, our bodies. Are you like Charles & Jules.. always hungry or like Sheila & Sharo, never hungry? In conclusion, whichever side of the scale you lie on, all bodies are beautiful! The most important thing is to be happy and see a nutritionist who can advise on what would be the best food for your body type :) With love Kwambox, Sharon, Jules & Charles Murito. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

Dating in Nairobi is an extreme sport, so we made this episode to help our International listeners navigate the CHAOS. While we love it here, dating in Nairobi is ghetto AF. What other advice you would give a foreigner that's looking to date in Nairobi? Leave us a voice note in our DM's or drop a comment below. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

How do you stay original in the content creation space? This is a really sticky conversation, but we'd love to hear your thoughts. Are content creators copying each other? Send us a voicenote in our DM's or leave a comment below. With Love from Sharon, Kwambox & Julia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irip/message

Let's talk MONEY, specifically 'retirement money'! This week Charles is back and he is leading this important conversation that touches on black-tax, early retirement and much more. We know how much you love Charles, so we hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Also, have you guys started thinking about your retirement?  Let us know in the comments and send us a voicenote! PS; we recorded this a few months back, so just a heads up in case some bits sound outdated.  With love from Kwambox, Julia & Sharon.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irip/message

In line with International Women's Day, we shed light on period stigma and open up about instances where WE have been period shamed. We also talk about how our mentality around our period has changed over the years; from the costs of having our periods, to having sex while on our periods. It gets reaaally personal, but what better way to #EndPeriodShame than by normalising such conversations? Hope you enjoy! With Love from Sharon, Jules & Kwambox. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irip/message

As we kick off International Women's Month, we're talking about the idea of 'being your sister's keeper' and highlighting situations where a sister was not our keeper! With Love from Jules, Kwambox & Sharon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irip/message

To conclude our Valentines Special, we sat down with Julius Mbura, who is visually impaired, and he taught us life-changing lessons about LOVE. A Lawyer, A YouTuber, A Husband and a Father of two, he walks us through navigating 'Kanairo' (Nairobi) while being visually impaired. This was on of our most profound episodes and we hope you learn from it too. With love from Sharon, Kwambox & Julia. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irip/message

This episode is another edition of our "Fungua Roho Sessions", but this time we play a game of cards that have interesting prompts that get us opening up and knowing each other better. With Love from Kwambox, Sharon & Julia. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irip/message

Its the month of love, but lets be honest....not all love stories are ones to be proud of. This week we tap into our inner Eve and share love/lust stories that we're not quite proud of. Biting from the forbidden fruit is a tale as old as time, but the lessons learned from it have undeniably shaped us into the women we are today. We'd love to hear yours? You can send your voice notes to our DM and we'll play them anonymously on our next episode. Happy Valentines Month, Y'all! With love from Jules, Kwambox & Shazzoh. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irip/message

It's KCSE results season, so this week we throw it back to high school and talk about the pressure we had to pass exams; Especially KCSE! Are you like Sharon who got her personal highest in KSCE? or Like Kwambox who failed the first time but passed at the second attempt? Or like Jules who scored what she'd been averaging in high school? Let us know in the comments! With love from Jules, Kwambox and Sharon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irip/message

We're all on the fence with this one; but are we "oversharing" on social media? On this episode we explore examples of your favourite celebrities and influencers (both local and global) and unpack; How much is too much when it comes to sharing our personal lives? Our conclusion is that its ENTIRELY up to you! As long as you are ready to deal with the repercussions (whether positive or negative), what you are willing to share online is entirely your prerogative. To our friends who may have been mentioned in the making on this episode, please msicatch feelings, it was all in good jest! With Love from Julia, Kwambox & Shazzoh --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irip/message