Beyond the Brand with Hannah G
Welcome to The Personal Branding Podcast with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki) where real stories meet real strategies. Each week, she sits down with trailblazers, creators, and leaders to unpack the truth behind building powerful personal brands. From authenticity and boldness to struggles and success, every episode dives into the lessons, mistakes, and breakthroughs that shape influential brands. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, or creative, this podcast gives you the tools, inspiration, and confidence to build a brand that doesn’t just get noticed, but makes an impact.
Episodes
How Consistency Built One of Nairobi’s Most Recognisable Salon Brands | Linda Mariah
In this episode of Beyond The Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Linda Mariah, founder and CEO of The Beauty Cottage Salon, to unpack the journey behind one of Nairobi's established salon brands.Linda's entrepreneurial journey started long before The Beauty Cottage. She was already finding ways to make money while in school, selling second-hand clothes and redesigning books. Her passion f
Build a Personal Brand That Actually Connects | Pius Muchiri
Why do some personal brands instantly earn trust while others struggle to make an impact?In this episode of Beyond The Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Pius Muchiri, CFA, the Managing Director and CEO of Nabo Capital, for a masterclass on building a personal brand that creates genuine connection and lasting influence.With more than two decades of experience in investment management, Pius has le
Sharing My Failures Built My Brand | Anne Muhia
What if the problem isn't that you're not working hard enough, but that your business doesn't have the right systems?In this episode of Beyond The Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Anne Muhia, popularly known as The Unprepared Entrepreneur, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, failure, rebuilding, and the importance of creating systems that allow a business to grow beyo
The Brand That Outlives the Hits | Moji Shortbabaa
What happens when the spotlight fades? Does your brand still have value?In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with award-winning Kenyan gospel artist, entrepreneur, and creative Moji Shortbabaa for a candid conversation about building a brand that lasts beyond chart-topping songs.Known for redefining urban gospel music in Kenya with songs like Mihadarati, Bazokizo, and Hao,
Still Healing, Still Here | Lydia KM's Brand Story
Can your healing journey become part of your life's purpose?In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Lydia KM, content creator, entrepreneur, and co-host of the popular The Messy Inbetween (TMI) Podcast, for a deeply personal conversation about healing, identity, faith, and building an authentic personal brand.Known for creating honest conversations around relationship
Personal Branding for Techies | Dr. Bright Gameli's Story
Can your technical skills alone build a successful career?In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Bright Gameli Mawudor, an internationally recognized cybersecurity strategist, founder of AfricaHackon, speaker, educator, and technology leader, to discuss why personal branding has become one of the most valuable assets for professionals in tech.Originally from Ghana and ha
Gladys Gachanja’s Journey In and Out of the Media | Beyond The Brand
In this episode of Beyond The Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Gladys Gachanja for an honest conversation about navigating the highs and lows of a career in media and finding purpose beyond it.With years of experience in Kenya's broadcast industry, Gladys shares the defining moments that shaped her career, the lessons she learned while working in television, and what it was like transitioni
Willie Oeba: A Poet for the People | Beyond The Brand
In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with acclaimed spoken-word artist and activist Willie Oeba.Known for his powerful blend of poetry, civic education, and social justice advocacy, Willie has spent over a decade using spoken word to challenge inequality, inspire young people, and amplify the voices of ordinary citizens. He has become one of Kenya's most recognized spok
How Auntie Jemimah Turned Her Comedy Into Impact | Beyond The Brand
What happens when comedy becomes more than entertainment?In the Season 4 premiere of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with comedian, MC, media personality, and digital creator Wangari Nguri, popularly known as Auntie Jemimah.Known for her iconic portrayal of the outspoken, affluent Kikuyu woman "Auntie Jemimah," Wangari has built one of Kenya's most recognizable comedy brand
How I Became a World-Class Hairstylist - Jane the Stylist
What starts with charging 2 shillings for braids as a child can eventually grow into a globally connected beauty brand.In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with renowned entrepreneur and hairstylist Jane the Stylist for a powerful conversation on resilience, branding, business, and impact.Jane opens up about growing up in a humble household where survival was difficult, yet
How Motherhood Led Me to Learning About Money | Manuela
What happens when motherhood completely changes your relationship with money?In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Manuela for a powerful conversation on motherhood, money, personal finance, and building a relatable online brand.Manuela shares how getting pregnant during university became a major turning point in her life, pushing her to think differently about saving,
From Gaming on a Nokia to Building a Tech Brand | Duncanzz Tech
What starts as gaming on a small Nokia phone can eventually become a powerful tech brand.This week on Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Kenyan tech creator Duncazz Tech to unpack his journey from early mobile gaming curiosity to building a growing presence in the tech and digital space.Duncazz shares how his fascination with phones, gaming, and technology started from humble beginning
How I Made It in Film | Celestine Gachuhi on Fame, Struggles & Selina
What does it really take to make it in film?In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with award-nominated actress Celestine Gachuhi, best known for her lead role in the hit Kenyan TV series Selina.Celestine shares her journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Kenya’s most recognized faces on screen. From working small jobs and navigating a difficult childhood to landing
How Allan MX Built Influence in Media & Beyond
In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Allan MX, a dynamic Kenyan media personality, content creator, and digital strategist.Allan shares his journey through the media space and how he has continuously evolved his brand to stay relevant in a fast-changing digital landscape. From building an audience to maintaining influence, he breaks down what it really takes to grow an
Balancing Law, Music & a Mission for Creatives | June Gachui
What does it take to build a career across law, music, and purpose-driven work?In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with June Gachui, a rare blend of intellectual property lawyer, musician, and creative entrepreneur.With a career spanning decades, June has built influence both in the courtroom and on stage. As an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya specializing in intellect
Gadwilliam Kiragu Speaks on Crafting a Brand for Teachers, Students & Families
What happens when everyday school experiences turn into a powerful brand?In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with rising Kenyan content creator Gadwilliam Kiragu, popularly known online as Mwalimu Kiragu.Gadwilliam has captured the attention of thousands across social media by turning relatable school moments into entertaining content that resonates with teachers, students
How I Turned My Nutrition Expertise Into a Thriving Online Brand | Eunice Nthenya
In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Eunice Nthenya to explore how she transformed her professional expertise in nutrition into a thriving digital brand.As a certified nutritionist, Eunice has built a reputation for helping people make smarter food and lifestyle choices, emphasizing habits like balancing protein and fibre intake, proper hydration, and healthy sleep pat
How i turned my personal brand into a business | Eli Mwenda
In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Eli Mwenda for a powerful conversation on influence and building a voice that matters.Known for his clean aesthetic, fashion-forward content, and conversations around masculinity and lifestyle, Eli has built a strong digital presence across platforms, including TikTok and podcasting. He is also recognized for co-hosting conversation
Murugi Munyi on Motherhood, Money and Building a Brand
In this episode of Beyond the Brand, we sit down with Murugi Munyi, content creator, entrepreneur, and co-host of The Messy In Between (TMI), to unpack how her brand was built from real life rather than strategy.Murugi shares how her journey into content creation wasn’t planned. While working in a corporate role, she found herself navigating motherhood, loneliness, and personal struggles, which le
From Hospital Shifts to Radio Waves | Building the Mike Mondo Brand
In this episode of Beyond The Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Kenyan radio personality Mike Mondo to unpack his remarkable journey from trained nurse to one of Kenya’s recognizable radio voices.Before entering the media, Mike trained as a nurse and worked in hospitals, including Kenyatta Hospital, Pumwani, Mathare, and Kilifi District Hospital. Despite the meaningful work, he felt the professi
Integrating Ai in personal branding | Nyandia
Season 3 of Beyond The Brand kicks off with a powerful conversation featuring Nyandia, a tech professional, entrepreneur, and branding strategist with over a decade of experience in IT and digital marketing.In this episode, Nyandia breaks down the realities of artificial intelligence, influence, and the responsibility that comes with building digital platforms. She explains how AI is essentially h
Season 2 Recap | 12 Powerful Brand Journeys That Redefined Purpose, Profit & Identity
In this special recap episode of Beyond the Brand, we revisit 12 powerful conversations that explored identity, purpose, financial breakthroughs, brand pivots, reinvention, influence, and impact.From financial turning points to bold career shifts, from redefining public perception to building brands rooted in authenticity, this season unpacked what it truly takes to turn personal story into profes
How I Turned My Purpose Into a Profession | Hannah G
What does it really take to turn your purpose into a profession?This week on Beyond the Brand, the tables turn. Host Hannah G steps into the guest seat as she is interviewed by Valentine Gesare.From investment banking and MultiChoice Kenya to founding Inside Out Development, Hannah shares the raw, unfiltered journey of leaving stability to build a purpose-driven business in training, coaching, and
My Journey In and Out of Music | Jimmy Gait
What happens when the music stops, and then starts again?This week on Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with gospel artist Jimmy Gait to unpack his journey through music, stepping away from the spotlight, and finding his way back.Jimmy opens up about early success, the pressures of public life, personal struggles, and the turning points that led him out of the industry, and eventually back
My husband guided my brand journey
What happens when your marriage becomes part of your brand story?This week on Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Ciku wa Soxxy, entrepreneur, influencer, and partner to gospel DJ Soxxy, to unpack how her husband helped shape and guide her brand journey.Ciku opens up about building her identity while supporting a public-facing marriage, navigating personal struggles, entrepreneurship, m
More Than Medicine | Dr. Reign on Purpose, Craft & Building a Lasting Brand
In this episode of Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we sit down with Dr. Reign, a practicing pediatrician and musician, to explore what it means to build a brand that isn’t confined to a single title.Dr. Reign shares how balancing medicine and music shaped his understanding of purpose, discipline, and long-term growth. He reflects on why craft matters more than visibility, how cons
From government office to viral memes.
In this episode of Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we sit down with Karis Memes, one of Kenya’s most recognizable meme creators, to unpack the real story behind his journey — from working 18 years in a government office to building a viral content brand rooted in humor, values, and purpose.Karis shares how creating memes started as a side outlet, how silent humor became his signat
How I Cooked My Brand to Existence
This week on Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we sit down with Jeremy Wanyoez, Kenyan creator, cultural voice, and online personality known for his authentic food content, creative movement, and community building across social platforms.Jeremy has carved a unique space in the digital world by blending food culture, personal expression, and brand creativity in a way that resonates
How Hitting Financial Rock Bottom Launched My Brand | Susan Wanjiku
In this episode of Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we are joined by Susan Wanjiku, personal finance coach, certified life coach, founder of The Legacy Hub KE, and one of Kenya’s leading voices in financial literacy. Susan opens up about the moment she hit financial rock bottom, lost stability, and had to reframe her relationship with money, debt, and purpose.Susan shares her journ
How I Built a Brand that Reflects God
In this episode of Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we sit down with Julie K for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about identity, growth, and building a brand that aligns with who you are becoming.Julie opens up about the uncomfortable moments of realizing she had outgrown an old version of herself, starting again without clarity or confidence, and learning that real gr
Building Influence Before the Money: Roy Kanyi’s Brand Journey
This week on Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we sit down with Roy Kanyi for an honest conversation about turning skill into influence, relevance, and sustainable income.Roy shares his journey of showing up consistently, refining his craft, and learning that talent alone is never enough. Through discipline, adaptability, and understanding how brands actually grow, he explains how o
Seven Years, One Dream: The Journey of a Watchmaker
This week on Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we sit down with Sue Mueni as she shares her raw, honest journey of building a personal brand rooted in purpose, resilience, and consistency.In this episode, Sue opens up about the behind-the-scenes reality of growth, the moments of doubt, and the discipline it takes to stay aligned when results don’t come immediately. She breaks down h
DJ Soxxy on Faith, Music, and Building a Sustainable Creative Career
From spinning gospel mixes to becoming a respected media producer, digital MC, and content creator, DJ Soxxy’s journey is one of faith, consistency, reinvention, and purpose. Born as Jackson Kamau in Murang’a and raised in Nairobi, his love for music began early through school band training and later evolved into a powerful calling in the gospel space.He also shares emotional reflections on father
Bi Mkurugenzi on Marriage, Motherhood & Making It in the Creative Industry
Balancing marriage, motherhood, and a demanding creative career isn’t easy, and in this powerful episode of Beyond the Brand, hosted by Hannah G, Judy Nyawira (Bi Mkurugenzi) opens up like never before.From raising a family, to building a brand, to working behind the scenes as an assistant director, to creating authentic family content that resonates with millions, this is the story behind the wom
Moments that made us | Season 1 | The Best Lessons, Guests & Breakthrough Moments
Season 1 of Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki) has been a powerful journey of real stories, raw truth, and the unfiltered realities of building a personal brand in today’s world.In this special recap episode, we revisit the most impactful moments from every guest who sat on the Beyond the Brand couch, the stories that made us think, the lessons that shifted our mindset, and the breakt
Your Brand Is Built Through People, Not Products | Danielle Anderson
This week on Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we sit down with Danielle Anderson for a raw, insightful conversation on purpose, community, and the real meaning of building a brand.Danielle opens up about how her journey in entrepreneurship didn’t start with a business plan; it started with solving problems that mattered to her. But the turning point came when she realized one power
The Day I Became Bankable | Brian Aseli’s Turning Point
They said he’d never make it on TV, he didn’t have the “look.”But instead of letting rejection define him, Brian Aseli turned it into his identity.In this inspiring highlight from Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), Brian shares the exact moment he decided to own his story, embrace his difference, and create his signature identity: “The Most Bankable Man in Africa.”This is more than a
How Family Shaped My Financial Voice | Money Lessons from My Father
This week on Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we host Lynet Kyalo, the founder of Financial Fitbit, a platform empowering people to take control of their money, mindset, and future.Lynet opens up about how her father’s influence shaped her love for finance, how imposter syndrome nearly stopped her from launching her business, and how she turned courage into a thriving personal bran
My Spouse Is The Greatest Supporter Of My Brand.
In this episode of Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), Judy Mzungu shares her powerful journey of healing, conviction, and purpose.Judy opens up about growing up with rejection, the pain that shaped her, and how her healing became the foundation of her success as a life coach and author. She also reveals how standing by her convictions, even when it wasn’t popular, taught her what aut
I made my mistakes before Cameras | Dr. Pete Odera
This week on Beyond the Brand, Hannah G sits down with Dr. Pete Odera, a musician, pastor, and leadership coach whose impact has shaped generations of creatives and leaders across Kenya and beyond.In this deep and inspiring conversation, Dr. Odera shares how he has built a life and brand rooted in authenticity, excellence, and purpose. From his early music career to mentoring others in faith and c
How I Learned To Be Confident Even When Life Gets Hard | Nyawira Gachugi
In this episode of Beyond the Brand, Hannah G sits down with Nyawira Gachugi, a confidence coach, author, and media personality, for an honest conversation on identity, purpose, and building a personal brand that lasts.Nyawira opens up about her transition from TV to coaching, her journey with Misunderstood Conversations, and how she’s redefining what it means to be a woman of faith in business. F
How Janet Machuka Built Her Personal Brand and Digital Influence
Janet Machuka is one of Africa’s top voices in digital marketing and personal branding. In this episode of Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), she shares her journey of building influence online, the challenges of leadership in the digital age, and the lessons she’s learned about authenticity, consistency, and growth. If you’re looking to grow your personal brand, make an impact onlin
Staying True to God in a Noisy World
Faith or fame - which path do you choose when both call your name? On this episode of The Personal Branding Podcast with Hannah G, we sit down with Sharon K. Mwangi (host of Best Kept Secrets Podcast) to explore the tension, the cost, and the power behind choosing faith in a world chasing fame. This isn’t just about religion, but about choosing a foundation that lasts. 🔔 Subscribe, share, and join
Is There Money in Speaking? My Journey Revealed! | Hinn Walubengo
This week on The Beyond the Brand Podcast, Hannah G (Hannah Githuki) sits down with Bennyhinn Walubengo, a speaker whose journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. From leaving home at 18, to waking up with just six shillings in his pocket, to ending some days with hundreds of thousands… Hinn shares the raw truth about the unpredictability of this industry. In this conversation, he opens u
Views don't translate to impact | walking in digital purpose | Richard 'Astar' Njau
You don’t need to have it all figured out — you just need to start with what you have. In this episode of The Personal Branding Podcast, host Hannah G (Hannah Githuki) sits down with Richard ‘Astar’ Njau, the voice behind the powerful YouTube series @cta101 (Cleaning The Airwaves).Astar shares: • His journey of starting in digital and turning it into a movement • Practical lessons on building
I paid 300k for a Facebook and Instagram page | Building Fashionable StepMum
Join us as Catherine Kariuki known online as @FashionableStepMum shares how she crafted a powerful personal brand through fashion, authenticity, and her blended family journey. In this video, you'll discover:- Catherine’s backstory: starting as a stepmum fresh out of campus- Her pathway to becoming an image consultant and stylish content creator- How consistency, authenticity, and niche cont
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