A Kenyan's Experience

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On A Kenyan's Experience (aKEx) we use real, raw and personal journeys to provide you with the knowledge and the power to demystify, simplify and make better decisions about your academic and professional future. We ask the questions you wished you had before you started your journey and normalise making bold decisions for YOU. So tune in for weekly episodes that will leave you inspired, challenged and laughing as Kenyans tell their stories here on aKEx. A Podcast For Kenyans, by Kenyans. Follow us on Instagram @akenyansexperience.

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On Creating Both Personal and Environmental Sustainability with Shiro Wachira

Sep 26 2023 72 mins

This week, Denis & Cynthia are joined by Shiro Wachira, an activist at heart, who candidly shares with us how her journey through her graduate program at the University of Stanford led her to unlearning the glorification of burnout. Through her story, we learn how through mentorship, both giving and receiving, are important in creating sustainable personal wellbeing, and how t

Rebuild & Reclaim: Healthy Lifestyle Choices with Shiv Simani

Sep 12 2023 63 mins

Talk about an amazing comeback story! On this weeks episode, we are joined by business owner, podcaster, father and fitness enthusiast, Shiv Simani. Shiv takes us through many of his origin stories as we discuss the importance of striving to make your dreams come true. He shares with us the lifestyle challenges faced at an early age and how he navigated towards being one of the big

Meet Our Siblings: Part Two with Jean-Marie Kamweru and Wambui Wambugu

Aug 29 2023 70 mins

This is Part Two of our conversation with Wambui Wambugu and Jean-Marie Kamweru, whom you met on part one a few weeks ago. In this episode, we dive into their individual journeys from high school into university and now, as working adults in Nairobi, Kenya. They also share with us what impact having older siblings abroad had on the decisions they made and also honestly share if Ga

Reframing Failure and The Importance of Branding Yourself with HR Practitioner Fiona Maingi

Aug 15 2023 81 mins

“So what are your weaknesses?” Probably the question we all either under or overprepare for as we think about the looming interview. On this week’s episode, full-stack tech-recruiter and HR practitioner Fiona Maingi, shares with us how her journey from law grad to HR specialist has shaped who she is today. Fiona shares with us how her mindset of reframing failure has been e

Revving up the Conversation: Exploring Motocross Passion with Walter Kuria

Aug 08 2023 55 mins

In this episode of aKEx, Denis and Gathoni talk to Walter Kuria, a Civil Engineering student and a Motocross racer and trainer. Walter shares stories about his university journey and the things he wished he knew before he started... and trust us, not only are they funny, but also very relateable. He also talks us through his love and passion for motocross... from when he got into i

Meet Our Siblings: Part One with Jean-Marie Kamweru and Wambui Wambugu

Aug 01 2023 55 mins

Meet Our Siblings, Jean-Marie Kamweru and Wambui Wambui and get to know us better on Part One of Two of this series with funny and quirky QnAs. This episode leads us into part two where you get to know Jean's and Wambui's individual journeys and how having older siblings abroad impacted their lives, both positive and negative. We learnt a lot about each other and ourselves

Reconnecting with Ian Mararo: Catching up on Life, Growth and New Horizons

Jul 25 2023 58 mins

In this episode of aKEx, Denis and Gathoni catch up with Ian Mararo. For those of you who have been on this journey with us, you will remember Ian from Season 1. For those of you new to our podcast, you should definitely listen to the episode... it will leave you with the motivation and encouragement you need to pursue new opportunities. You can find Ian's Season 1 episode titl

The Journey of Self-Exploration and The Intersection of Art & Architecture with Angela Cauri

Jul 19 2023 84 mins

I think we can all agree that THEE biggest flex is having your younger siblings on your podcast. We're so humbled and thrilled to have Angela Cauri, a rising star in Nairobi's creative space and a Freelane Virtual Reality Designer. You might have heard her on Capital FM talking about her most recent project, State of the Art 3.0 or perhaps seen her magnificent murals in Bwi

On African Parents, Rugby and Being a Leader with Julio Mkok

Jul 12 2023 102 mins

We're baaack with Season 4 of aKEx and we're still shook that we're now on Season 4. Thank you for sticking with us and we're excited for you to hear what we have lined up next. Our first guest is a looong time friend, Julio Mkok, a lawyer trained in Bristol, UK and now currently completing his training in Nairobi. Julio shares with us mind-blowing stories about how

Breaking Barriers in the Music Industry with Muthoni Drummer Queen

Mar 28 2023 93 mins

Probably our biggest one yet! In this episode of aKEx, Cynthia, Denis and Gathoni have the amazing opportunity to talk to Muthoni Drummer Queen... artist, musician and trailblazer extraordinaire. MDQ talks us through her journey before the music and the interests she had in the early days. She then talks about her amazing experiences in the music industry both in Kenya and internat