The Busy Being Born Podcast
Hosted by Kamande and Kigondu, a techie and an artiste, this podcast explores personal growth and development through interviews with high performers, thinkers, and subjects. The show presents a canvas for conversations that are awakened and African, creative and technical, exploring living and being born. It draws inspiration from the Bob Dylan quote, 'If you are not busy being born, you are busy NOT LIVING!'
Episodes
#80: No Guest But Nuggets: The one on Presence, Purpose & the Long Game
In this No Guest But Nuggets episode, Kamande and Kigondu reflect on the lessons, challenges, and moments that shaped their year.
From navigating family crises and learning to recover more quickly from difficult emotions, to celebrating 10 years of Prevail Arts, the conversation explores what it means to stay present, resilient, and committed to the long game. They reflect on gratitude, mentorship
#79: Building African Tech on Our Own Terms: Angela Oduor Lungati on AI, Leadership & Community
In this episode, we sit down with Angela Oduor Lungati a tech leader, community builder, and Executive Director of Ushahidi to explore what it means to build technology that truly serves people.
Angela reflects on her journey from software intern to leading a globally recognized civic tech organization whose crisis response tools have been used in over 160 countries. Along the way, she shares the
#78: The Unforgettable Actor: Moses Kiema on Craft, Fatherhood & Sustainable Success
In this episode, we sit down with Moses Kiema an actor, coach, and author for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a lasting career in the creative industry.
Moses reflects on starting out in traveling theater, where he developed the discipline and confidence that later carried him into film and television. His breakthrough role in Kina became a defining chapter. Four intense
#77: Building What the System Missed: Dr. Kiptolo Boit on Sport, Ethical Leadership and Youth Development
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kiptolo a 2025 BD Top 40 Under 40 honoree, former national swimmer, sports scientist, and founder of Next Gen Multi Sport Academy to unpack what it really takes to develop athletes in systems that often fall short.
Dr. Kip reflects on his journey through competitive swimming, from intensive training in South Africa to representing Kenya internationally, and t
#76: Aligning Smiles and Returning Home to Care: Dr. Wanjiru Stuhler on Orthodontics, Public Health & Building with Intention
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Wanjiru Stuhler, an orthodontist who spent nearly two decades training and practicing in Europe before returning home to Kenya to build her life’s work.
Dr. Wanjiru shares her journey through rigorous German dental training, navigating licensure back home, and the intentional seven-year process that led to the launch of Stuhler Orthodontics in Nairobi ju
#75: 2025 Wrap up: Culture Check, Music, AI & the Road to 2026
In this end of year episode, the Busy Being Born crew is joined by Thuita and Monski and reflect on the cultural moments that defined the year 2025. From the evolution of African music and storytelling to the accelerating influence of AI, shifting political realities, and what lies ahead.
We talk about Kenyan and African music, celebrating hip hop, reggae, and cross-border sounds alongside a renew
#74: Beyond Roles: Amwayi Tsuma on Identity, Mindfulness & Compassionate Living
In this reflective and grounding conversation, we sit down with Amwayi Tsuma to explore what it means to live beyond fixed identities and social roles. Drawing from personal experience, Buddhist philosophy, and daily mindfulness practice, Amwayi invites us into a gentler, more honest way of being with ourselves and others.
We talk about how letting go of labels like “leader,” “husband,” or “achiev
#73: Grace in the Unfolding: Omondi Ochuka on Gratitude, Grief and Redefining Strength
In this deeply moving conversation, we sit down with Omondi Ochuka: a writer, teacher and author to explore his powerful journey through loss, and the lifelong work of healing. Rooted in creativity, community, and a quiet defiance of conventional masculinity, Omondi’s journey unfolds through stories of family, identity, and the lifelong work of becoming.
He talks about his new memoir, Precursor: A
#72: Finding Home Again: Sylvia Karanja on Migration, Faith & Reconnection
In this deeply personal and layered episode, the Busy Being Born duo sits down with Sylvia Karanja, founder of Corner 254 and Media Light Agency, to unpack the courage, clarity, and calling behind her return to Kenya after over a decade in the U.S.
With openness and warmth, Sylvia opens up about her migration journey. From navigating family responsibilities and career restarts abroad, to redisc
#71: Framing the future: Mark Maina On Skill, Storytelling & Building a Legacy in Film
In this inspiring and insightful episode, the Busy Being Born duo sit down with filmmaker Mark Maina, whose journey from computer science student to award-winning storyteller traces the beautiful intersection of discipline, creativity, and vision.
Mark shares how a deep curiosity for technology led him to filmmaking, a path that took him from the University of Nairobi to international recognition
#70: On Friendship: Money, Marriage & the Meaning of True Connection
In this rich and layered conversation, the Busy Being Born crew unpack the philosophy, practice, and pitfalls of friendship. Drawing on personal stories, cultural wisdom, and even biblical references, they explore what makes a friend, how friendships are tested, and why some bonds endure while others fade.
From money matters that complicate trust, to the delicate balance of marriage as friendship,
#69: No Guest but Nuggets - Performance Anxiety, Parenting Wins & Five Years of Growth
In this candid and reflective “No Guest but Nuggets” episode, the Busy Being Born duo engage in a deep, unfiltered conversation marking five years of podcasting, personal growth, and creative evolution.
Recording from a new studio (wrestling the thrill of improved lighting and the surprise of performance jitters), they open up about what life has looked like lately: parenting wins, shifting priori
#68: Maureen Kunga on Music, Law & Self-Discovery
In this richly layered episode, the Busy Being Born duo is joined by Maureen Kunga, an award-winning singer, songwriter, and advocate of the High Court, best known as one-third of the beloved Kenyan music group Elani.
Maureen opens up about her journey of self-discovery, navigating the dual identity of being an introvert in a spotlight-driven industry. From her early years in Lang’ata to singing o
#67: Victor Ikawa on Navigating Life's Crossroads with Grace and Grit
In this heartfelt episode, the Busy Being Born duo sits down with Victor Ikawa, a man whose journey embodies resilience, introspection, and the pursuit of purpose. From humble beginnings to facing life's myriad challenges. The two-time national scrabble champion shares stories that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. From policy rooms in Nairobi to dusty fields in rural Kenya, and
#66: Mohamed Komeja on Rekindled joys, Surviving cancer and the Poetry of life
In the wisdom of an elder sitting and seeing further than the younger ones can while standing, the BBB duo have a chat with Mohamed Komeja. From Taita to Norway, Tingila to Tanzania, University of Nairobi to University of Oslo, Mohamed tenderly handles the questions from the hosts with as much clarity as his memory allows. Sharing lessons from thirty plus years in marriage; the chat also shines a
#65: Muthoni Gitau on Productivity, Synchronicity and building her dream life
In this episode the BBB duo sit with Muthoni Gitau, the original queen of DIY herself and discover way beyond her crafts side. From recent learnings to childhood memories, teen hood trials to the cyclic nature of employment, the episode flows like a movie that Muthoni flamboyantly leads. They talk colour, construction, progress, routine, relations, the thing about employment and lessons in leaders
#64: Wanjira Wanjiru on Liberation, Loss of Fear and birthing a new generation of love & Patriotism!
In this high powered episode spotlighting a most eloquent and driven Wanjira Wanjiru, the BBB duo celebrate courage, conviction and the call to do better. While highlighting the seeds that she endeavors to plant, Kamande and Kigondu explore Wanjira’s becoming; taking notes on the endurance, mettle, brains and experiences that have chopped up as sharp and ballsy an activist. The episode traverse’s
#63: Reflections on a Year of Awakening, AI, Teargassed baddies Trumping Must Goes and more!
The awesome foursome is back for a year review! Kamande and Kigondu are joined by their good friends Veronica Waceke and Byron Sitawa for a review of the year that was. The good, the bad, the ugly, the inspirational, the aspirational and the absurd! From the year’s live gigs locally and around the globe to science, sports and beyond the four explore lessons, expansions, contractions and innovation
#62: No guest but nuggets - The one on Presentness (we insist it’s a word!) and Friendship (Part 1)
Kamande and Kigondu go beyond the catchup in another episode just by themselves. Their chat appreciates the worlding of the world, paper cuts, clutter and equanimity through waves and emotion. They explore the ideas and stories around meaning and purpose in life, giving both close to heart and mundane examples that move from bikes on pavements to childhood heartbreaks, Kamande’s bags of emotion pa
#61: Fred Makori on A collage of experience in Media, Impact Driven Artistry and The Making of Five for One
In this episode the hosts sit with film enthusiast Fred Makori and spotlight content creation for humans by humans with an emphasis on shaping values. As they follow his journey through the media landscape from behind the camera to in front of it and then back, the gents pick gems across the transitions, evolutions and adaptations. Highlighting Makori’s journey from breaking pulpit continuums to p
#60: Ngartia on Art, Activism and the early risings of this bird
Prolific Kenyan poet and performing artist Ngartia sits with Kamande and Kigondu for a most engaging and candid conversation. Starting on a high that was a low for him; the conversation moves from Kendrick in Kigali and the could have beens, campus chronicles and the should have beens, to strides in agency and professional engagements that actually became. From his first encounter with propaganda
#59: Joyce Musoke on Finding, appreciating and establishing her Voice, Value and Pace.
In this episode the gents sit with award winning actress and director Joyce Musoke and follow her journey from a curious quiet child who wanted to be a queen to her becoming all that and more! From finding her creative tribe and how a casual choice catapults her into the limelight! From Better Days to being a household name, finding footing, understanding, love and leverage while juggling a whole
#58: Alice Kombani and Tracey Shiundu on the Making of formidable Women - An Ode to Motherhood
In this special episode the BBB duo sit with Filmmaker and third time podcast guest Alice Kombani and with Scientist, Entrepreneur and great supporter of the podcast Tracey Shiundu for a great conversation in ode to motherhood. The episode picks the convo from their early interactions with ideas of motherhood and marriage, to dating, doubts, rites, weddings and how men with funny shoes and Gully c
#57: No guest but nuggets - The one on Floods, full spirits and relationship with food.
In this post floods episode under a clear sky, the BBB duo have a No guests but nuggets off shoot episode to do a casual catch up on their mind spaces and seasons in life. From Kigondu’s perspective shifts on ‘settling down’, companionship, fasting, music and more, to Kamande’s transitions at work, new found meditation partners, parenting updates and so on. The episode which explores themes around
#56: Emmanuel ‘Mongul’ Mavala on Cross-Fit, Visionary Sports Leadership and Legacy
In this episode the host duo chat with the fittest man in the country! Kamande and Kigondu sit with the towering Emmanuel Mavala and pick gems from his expeditions around the world and life through sports. The legendary rugby player and strength and conditioning coach walks them through winning tides, plateau periods and lessons through transitions, tiers, training, the early grind and professiona
#55: DR. FRANZ OWANO on Masks of Manhood, Words, Wards and the Merits of slow Success
In this episode the BBB duo sit with Dr. Franz Owano - a prolific author, publisher and doctor for a most intriguing conversation. Jumping into the deep end as soon as the episode starts, Franz explores the merits of greed - yes, greed - before the episode flows more towards studying the choices, strengths, weaknesses and shadows of great men. With historical figures, characters from his books and
#54: Doug Mutai on the cross country building the comedy culture, Purpose and Alignment
In this episode the BBB duo sit with respected Kenyan stand-up comedian and manager, Doug Mutai (X, IG). The three gents follow Doug’s journey finding comedy or is it comedy finding him? From Bomet to Lethbridge, Kericho to Calgary, Nakuru to Nairobi and so on, in between laughs and hot takes - the trio trace Doug’s discovery of purpose through comedy and management; from daring abroad to successf
#53: Tugi Waiyaki on Therapy, Artistry and the Preciousness of this existence
An episode that flows like a productive session at the therapist! The BBB duo sit with psychologist and performing artist Tugi Waiyaki for a chat on mental health, music and more. Finding clarity, direction, and truth being the soul of the guest’s belief system, Tugi walks the gents through her path so far; overcoming growing pains, anxiety, extreme ideations, depression and despair to finding lig
#52: Vet Moses Kwereba on Chess Missions across the globe, Animal Health and the Art of Simplicity
In this first episode of their fourth season - Kamande and Kigondu are back all fresh and curious! Seated beside experienced Chess Coach and Veterinary doctor Moses Kwereba, the trio engage in a great conversation that closes with a poetic cherry on top! Opening with talks on reconnection and paying respects, the middle game sees the convo focus on the guest’s experience and come-up in the animal
#51: No guest but nuggets - The one on the Golden anniversary Reflections
In the fifty first episode celebrating the Podcast's golden anniversary; Kamande and Kigondu take time with a live studio audience to reflect on the journey so far. A nice and chill short episode that is really about taking stock, making dreams a reality in between adulting, gratefulness, grace, need for rest, high fidelity experiences, plans and projections. The episode is structured into three s
#50: Maqbul Mohammed on Healing from the inside out, Rethinking Success and the African Renaissance
On their special fiftieth(!!!) recording, the host duo has a chat with celebrated actor and media personality Maqbul Mohammed. In front of a live studio audience courtesy of the Busy Being Born Live Experience 2023, the three explore the journey home to the self through the lens of the guest’s perspective on his career, childhood, pursued interests, choices and lessons along the way. From his firs
#49: Chantelle Kaaria on Impact, Filmmaking and coming home to the Self
In this episode the BBB duo sit with UK based Kenyan filmmaker Chantelle Kaaria for a candid conversation on her journey home and away. Home in this case being her - self, her calling, her place of birth and her motherland. The episode covers her coming and goings across borders, interests and seasons. From Kent to Kenya, London to Lang’ata, film practice studies to the actual filmmaking and so on
#48: Abdullahi Bulle on the Biashara bug, Books, Banking and success with E-commerce
In this episode the host duo sits with Bulle Abdullahi, an entrepreneur and the founder of the Award winning bookstore - Nuria. Following his experience moving books both at the bank and bookstores; his is a journey of resilience, ingenuity and risk. A self-proclaimed pessimist making optimistic moves despite his skeptical nature - Bulle’s story spotlights the spine and mind of a serial entreprene
#47: Ceci and Clementina on Kanairo, Filmmaking and Mental fortitude
In this episode the host duo is joined by a filmmaking duo for an exciting conversation! Ceci Wanza and Clementina Kabutha are award winning filmmakers in pre-production for their latest feature film (at the time of recording). Their film ‘Kanairo’ follows the story of Jonte, a young Kenyan man navigating life in the big city with all its demands, expectations and excitement. The quartet go on to
#46: Celestine Gachuhi on tags of Favour, Faith over Fear, Selina and beyond
In this episode the host duo chat with the impressive Celestine Gachuhi and spotlight her path to the screens and beyond. An admirable journey of crazy faith, discipline and eyes on the prize dedication. Starting from the deep end - they talk impermanence, trials and tough beginnings; exploring childhood memories, circumstances and experiences littered with love and pain in equal measure. An episo
#45: Mwongera Mutiga on Parenting, PapaBear and the ministry of Fatherhood
In this first episode of the third season, the host duo has a powerful chat with brilliant Mwongera Mutiga. They interrogate the epidemic that is fatherlessness, highlight the crisis - its cause and effect, cite related studies and explore possible ways through and beyond. Besides themes around fatherhood, the episode follows Mwongera’s lessons growing up to becoming the consumer behavior scientis
#44: No guest but nuggets; The one on Kipchoge Philosophy lessons and What would ‘Denzel’ do? moments
As they wrap the second season of the podcast in a classic No guests but Nuggets episode, Kamande and Kigondu sit and exchange thoughts on growth, leadership and expansion. With this one just by themselves, their musings cover intentions, inflections, deflections and elevations around work, their personal lives, podcasting and beyond. Kigondu shares a note or two from his experience working on his
#43: Joe Kinyua on his Journey to the Award Winning Njoro wa Uba role, Dedication to the craft and living his purpose
In this episode Kigondu and Kamande sit with the brilliant Joe Kinyua and look back at his journey to becoming a stellar lead TV, theatre and film actor. With great stories highlighting consistency, discipline and understanding the self - the episode moves from his first acting role growing up, prolific theatre seasons, his journey into producing and of course to his entry and success on TV. From
#42: Ythera on building Self-confidence, Harmony and Wanavokali’s journey to Timeless music
In this episode the BBB duo sit with the vivacious vocalist Ythera for an engaging chat on her journey finding purpose and direction through music and more. From the young and quirky to the mature and driven, the episode cuts across her experiences growing up, school days at Quabbz, campus life, Sauti Academy, her dive into the music industry, family, concerts, covers, bands and beyond. Ythera and
#41: Maurice Otieno on Community building, Impact investment and finding his feet through Sports, Diligence and Networking
In this episode Kamande and Kigondu have an engaging chat with the sociable and impressive Maurice Otieno, picking gems from his illustrious career and journey discovering the self. Their hearty chat covers lessons from building impactful communities and grand opportunities, to memories around childhood escapades, hustling days and the come up.
From MYSA football days to his daughter’s ballet clas
#40: John ‘JJ’ Jumbi on Creative direction, expression and Impact
In this high energy episode, the BBB duo sit with the brilliant John Jumbi and trace his path to becoming an award winning and prolific creative. From early curiosities, youthful audacity to recent discoveries, they explore JJ’s life changing UNI indulgences, days in Agency and his pathway into the Arts. From his first performance on stage to his first cooker, first script to his first child, firs
#39: On troughs, crests, reflections and projections
As they do at the end of a year / beginning of one, the BBB duo sit with another two to look back at the year that was and make projections and intentions for the one ahead. In this episode Kigondu and Kamande sit with the Co-founder of CHURA, award winning techie Byron Sitawa and the brilliant actor and prolific Assistant Director (AD) Veronica Waceke to do just that! In between laughs and lesson
#38: No guest but nuggets; The one on Beaming in discomfort and weird weddings
In this episode by themselves, the BBB duo talk finding balance and perspective in seasons of overwhelming joy or strain. They talk new babies and sold out shows, the discomfort of growth and thriving in the here and now. They look at the relationship we have with our thoughts vis-a-vis the lives we live, explore the effects of attachment and aversion and even the awareness of not performing excit
#37: Nini Wacera on Becoming, Overcoming and the healing nature of Nature
In this episode the host duo adoringly sit at the feet of the indomitable Nini Wacera. Filled with plot twists and turns, great stories and storytelling, gems and rib cracking set ups, this episode is one for the books! From golf course parking lots to jaw dropping experiences in her twenties, from her childhood dance crew to professional paths on TV, Radio and Movie making, a story deserving of a
#36: Abu Sense on Artistry, odes to friendship and a love for words and the weird
In this episode, the BBB duo engage a renaissance man, the brilliant Abu Sense aka Abubakar Nuuman. The laugh-filled chat and warm listen follows Abu's path from Nairobi to New Jersey, Dar Es Salaam to Calif and so on, picking gems and lessons from the different cultures, countries and seasons. They follow the trail of Abu's creative journey from the sparks ignited watching other pupils perform Fe
#35: Muthoni Maina on the power of Literature, Sacrifice and wholesome vanilla women
In this episode the BBB duo engage the skilled wordsmith, novelist and girl with the shiny shoes that turned into a queen in a Black Panther T-shirt. Kamande and Kigondu engage the mighty smart literature buff - Muthoni Maina (Twitter: @iamnonimaina). They trace her roots from Turi, before and beyond - picking gems along the path that build her for the better. Their conversation frolicks with hist
#34: No guest but nuggets; The one on the big three three, mindfulness and Wabi-sabi
Another episode by themselves! On this one, the duo reflects on the privilege of a new year and the lessons that come with. They talk transitions, projections, observations, mindsets, meditations and motivations. This episode features Mambo beard recalls with admissions of struggle and celebration of growth. Addressing pressures that come with new birthdays, solitude and work Kigondu sieves his th
#33: Maryolive Mungai on Consistency, Passion and finding the Melody of purpose and Purpose in melody.
In this episode, the Busy Being Born duo have a great conversation with the outrageously skilled singer, actress and queen of opera MaryOlive Mungai. The trio retrace her steps from her earlier curiosities and traces of passion from childhood, through school and into adulthood. The journey traverses continents with stories and lessons from recitals, friendships, family, school and scholarships, ac
#32: Joshua ‘the beast’ Chisanga – On appreciating process, trail blazing and pro-rugby
In this episode, the BBB duo get to sit with a Kenyan giant, a brilliant sportsman with a special spot for music production. With the guest physically towering over them, they giddily tackle topics around sports and sportsmanship, shifts, sacrifice and then some! Following Joshua Chisanga’s journey, they talk strength and conditioning, discipline and deadlifts, living the dream, trials, teams, ten
#31: Alice in Wakanda land too – On parenting, productivity, buds and rebirth
In this episode, the BBB hosts are stoked to have the gracious Alice Kombani in the studio. Their first second time guest, wapi nduru wewe!! They talk life in the first world, shifts, parenting, poetry, productivity and more! They explore what ‘home’ really is and the cultural, social and societal differences and expectations. Taking quite a bit of time on lessons and choices around parenting in a
#30: No guest but nuggets; The one on Gratitude, Equanimity and Catching up
Another episode by themselves!
In this episode Kamande and Kigondu catch up on step changes, housekeeping, expansion and counting it all joy. From Kigondu ‘marrying when he wants’ to Kamande’s dad 2.0 developments. From Agent Sasco, plays and paternity leave vibes, to social media management, careers and possible perils, the duo lively engage in yet another ‘No guests but Nuggets’ offshoot episode
#29: Prof. Nandaa on Computing, Convictions and Consistency
In this episode the host duo and the guest jovially get into the trenches that built the brilliant software engineer Anthony Nandaa aka Prof. They take it back to his coming to Nairobi from the village in his lecturer suit and take it forward to his current passions, positions and pursuits around computing and beyond. They talk; breakdowns and breakthroughs, fallacies and benefits of tunnel vision
#28: Leah Njuguna on Taking Chances, STEM and thriving Home and Away
In this hearty episode, the hosts engage the brilliant Leah M. Njuguna, picking gems from her walk through lessons and experiences in different continents, classes, courses and seasons. The chat explores earlier dreams and desires to soon finding order, direction and purpose in and through STEM as she grew older. They talk dissertations, decision trees, AI and more, diving into the fruits of driv
#27: Bilal Mwaura on Discipline, the Spirituality of Performance and being like Water
In this powerful episode, the duo host the brilliant Actor and Writer Bilal Mwaura and talk film, fatherhood, faith and so much more! From the creation of Uradi, Kauzi, Nganya and numerous theatre and film characters and productions to tales of tours, maasai shukas, sheikhs, the captain’s principle, poetry, prayer and esoteric conversations with artists from across Africa. Unafraid to explore drif
#26: Mary Mwikali – On Scripts, Studios and the Greatness Within.
In this episode the duo hosts the vivacious Mary Mwikali; a highly skilled and sought after journalist and Kenyan actress known for her majestic voice and bubbly personality. The episode follows Mwikali’s story through breakthroughs, paths and curves that have shaped her life so far, exploring choices around school, stages, stations and studios. From being the child that took the scene, to being t
#25: No guest but nuggets; The One on Shades of Shedding
In another episode just by themselves, the host duo digs deep into their personal experiences, seasons and lessons; this time spotlighting the idea of shedding and consciously letting go of ‘stuff’ to grow. They explore purging of behaviours, beliefs, friendships, material and more in a conscious effort to surround oneself with only the useful and beautiful. They talk decluttering in different asp
#24: Reviews, Reflections and Projections
The host duo is joined by techie Byron Sitawa (Co-Founder CHURA) and performing artist Michelle Tiren [Twitter](Actor and singer). Together the awesome foursome looks back at lessons and memories from the year that was, as they also look forward to projecting intentions around career, relations and beyond. The juicy stories in between taking the four from Tiren's breakthrough role as Nikita on the
#23: Peter Kawa on Exertion, Filmmaking and Christmas Love
In this episode, the duo hosts the purpose-driven and award-winning creative that is Peter Kawa. Sharing stories and gems from his journey gracing screens and stages years upon years; the episode highlights the importance of having a sense of purpose navigating through building a career and/or industry, faith, fatherhood and so much more! His conversation with Kamande and Kigondu spotlights themes
#22: Nick Ndeda on Providence, Discipline, Dopeness and Needful Things
In this episode, the host duo has a chat with the impressive performing artist and media personality - Nick Ndeda. In their chat, they pick and explore gems from Nick’s career interacting with microphones, cameras, costumes, stages, scripts and artists across Africa. They also go deep into lessons from his personal life as well; through the learning and the yearning, through love and loss, calling
#21: Mambo Beard; On Manhood, Marriage, Shifts and even Shafts.
In this episode the host duo are joined by two other gentlemen; Brian and Ndaiga. Their in depth and open conversation explores the mind of a man not only coming to find himself but also his other half. Sampling their individual journeys they decipher and discuss the path of finding and understanding self through a male perspective, go on to talk cultural expectations, ego, handling failure, dips
#20: Inspirations and Appreciations - The Busy Being Born team on the journey so far
In this episode the whole team sits to chat, recap and check in. Mariah and Abu join Kamande and Kigondu in sharing their highlights, lessons and moments from the first season. You finally get to hear the voices behind production management and sound engineering and how that's been coming along. The awesome foursome not only review the behind the scenes efforts, outstanding guests and notes so far
#19: Mufasa the Poet - On Poetry, Purpose, Dreaming and Daring in plateaus.
In this episode the duo host the powerhouse that is Mufasa; a Kenyan performing artist and author. Exploring deep and close to heart experiences that formed and deformed him in various ways, to lighter stories with laughs and that possibly feature letters, loaves and lessons, their convo moves from pulpits to the making of a rockstar! They talk matters family, fears and chance karaokes that influe
#18: Movement towards Harmony - Greenman Muleh Mbillo on Alignment, Consciousness and the Cessation of Suffering
In this episode the duo host the intriguing Greenman M. Mbillo and he shares profound lessons from his curiosities, studies and experiences with an influence of ancient, asclepian and African healing practices and beyond. Besides stories from his childhood and growth, he also indulges the hosts on the effects of forgiveness (rather, the lack thereof), ritual design, salvation, importance of momen
#17: Ndeithi Kariuki on Fine Arts, transitions and the Human Spirit.
In this episode the host duo have a chat with Kenyan multi dimensional artist Ndeithi Kariuki. Their conversation picks from analysis of African leadership both past and present, freedom fighters, founding fathers and fallacies from history, to celebrating artistic greats and spaces. He journeys with the duo through his choices and transitions from both his artistic and corporate experiences. In c
#16: The beauty of building Arks - Cindy Ogana on the Arts, media and self value.
In this episode the duo hosts Cindy Ogana and she heartily shares her journey in media and self growth. They explore lessons from love, funks and faith. They talk humility, healing, emceeing, car seat anchor, Larry Madowo's big heart, Campus days, theatre days, Kwani?, progressions of okayness, alignment, Faraja, marriage, family, maturity and so much more in between laughs and great vibe.
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#15: Patricia Okelo on entrepreneurship, mentorship and partnership in marriage
In this episode the dynamic duo hosts the one and only Patricia Okelo! As they navigate through her youthful memories surrounding her start-up businesses, life in Mombasa, juggling both motherhood and work and following her passions. They get to pick out amazing lessons from her life on matters entrepreneurship, marriage and leadership which have impacted and led to the growth of her successful bu
#14: No guest but nuggets - Stoicism, intersections and frolicking with philosophies
The host duo have another episode by themselves, this time focusing their chat on stoicism and finding calm in the storm. Building off stories of saints and strife, Seneca and St. Augustine, the two share lessons and experiences they've employed stoicism. From Marcus Aurelius, Mandela, teachings of Christ and compassion, to Kamande's family and covid experience and Kigondu's love and career choice
#13: Life is a stage - Angela Mwandanda on transitions, performing arts, finding balance and bravery.
In this episode the duo host Angela Mwandanda a.k.a Shinde. She shares lessons from her journey through music and the making of it, being an introverted artist, overcoming shyness, her rendezvous with Shakespeare and the whirlwind that came with the success of the girl group Tattuu. They explore gems from the Ogopa days, Phoenix Players, lessons from James Falkland, juggling the office and the sta
#12: The battlefield of the mind - Tony Mochama on tenacity, compartmentalization and sunken places
In this episode, the duo hosts Tony Mochama. They talk - creative writing, mentorship, mental fortitude, nocturnal habits, Binyavanga's intensity, Chimamanda's focus, literary networks and spider webs. They highlight Tony's thoughts and memories around growing up, Amka, Story Moja, Chelsea wins and losses, trending on twitter, Smitta Smitten, meritocracy, the need for discussion in dystopian times
#11: Excellence embodied - Dr. Shikoh Gitau on Innovation, intentionality, leadership and faith
In this episode the duo hosts the brilliant Dr. Shikoh Gitau (LinkedIn) and the conversation ranges from technology solutions for Africa to the personal too - from routines to matters faith. The episode explores Shikoh's experiences from creating solutions from her brainchild Ummeli while pursuing her PHD in her late twenties, to working at Google, Microsoft, Safaricom and more through to building
#10: First Offshoot 'Kaende Kaende'; On progress, presence and the personal.
In this first 'offshoot' the host duo are by themselves. Kamande and Kigondu catch up, review the journey so far, speak on their struggles and interactions with social media and the desire to live in the present. The convo starts off in music and concerts, goes into lessons from the guests and episodes, potential meet-ups with the listeners, the clubhouse app, a bit into philosophy, before wrappin
#9: Thought Leading and Left leaning - Kingwa Kamencu on identity, alignment and purpose.
In this episode the duo host Kingwa Kamencu and talk shifts in the times and energies, the interaction of the social and the political, the left being in ICU and the obesity of the right - to philosophies around She-Ra (yes, the superheroine), Ubuntu, duality, madam president, the underwear free movement, the creatives disability, power traps, mental health and more!
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#8: Of petticoats and peacocking Success - Jacky Vike on discipline, humour and consistency.
In this episode, the duo host Jacky Vike and talk performance, versatility, lessons from Papa Shirandula, making the Nairobi Half Life character, peeping petticoats, life in the hood, the value of saving, love, loss, content creation and more!
This episode is brought to you by: SYLVIA'S BITES
Jacky Vike is an actress - most popular for her role as 'Awinja' in the popular Kenyan TV show 'Papa
#7: Finding fluency in courage- Sam Soko on storytelling, filmmaking and taking chances
In this episode the duo host Sam Soko (Instagram)(Facebook) and talk making documentary film projects, film making policies, festivals across the world including a premier at Sundance, family, success, protests, showers in places whose walls you wouldn't want to touch, Softie, faith in humanity and more!
This episode is brought to you by: MOPRINT CREATIVES LTD
Sam Soko is a Kenyan - better
#6: 'Oops! He did it again' - dance and being deliberate with love, life and business
In this episode, the duo host Paul Muiruri and talk dance, fitness, marriage, business, Safari Cats, Britney Spears, management, perceptions, makeup and more!
Brought to you by Funke Science.
Paul Muiruri
Paul Muiruri (Facebook) is a revered dancer, choreographer, dance fitness trainer and is the artistic director of Artzone Events (Facebook). The company focuses on dance entertainme
#5: When songs weirdly felt sweeter - 2020 reviews & reflections with Waceke and Byron
An awesome foursome wrap the long some 2020: reviews, reflections and 2021 projections.
The host duo is joined by tech founder Byron Sitawa (Co-Founder CHURA) and performing artist Veronica Waceke (Actor, Director; IG: @Veronicawaceke) to look back at 2020; lessons, tricks and discoveries through tough times. The awesome foursome go on to share great insights on finding strength in solitude, bei
#4: Quatro with the queen (or Profoundly queenly) - Performing Arts and Evolution of self
The duo host Akinyi Oluoch (@queen_AKINYI on Instagram and Twitter) - actor, performance coach, emcee, poet and so much more! They talk; performing arts, Lupita Nyong'o, yoga, the evolution of self, multi-tasking, redifining productivity, cooking mrenda with mum, psychology and humans being human beings.
Brought to you by: Prevail Beeyond Entertainment.
Akinyi Oluoch
Akinyi Oluoch is an award-
#3: Could it get 'THUITA' than this? - EdTech in Africa and Spirituality
In this episode, we host Thuita Wachira and discuss building Education Technology companies in Africa, leading teams, spirituality and the role of African Tradition in a modern/urban man's life. Brought to you by Funke Science.
Thuita Wachira
Thuita (LinkedIn) is currently the CTO of the technology company, ENEZA. (https://enezaeducation.com/). Eneza is an ed-tech company that provides curriculu
#2: Alice in Wakanda Land
In their premier interview, the duo host Alice Kombani (@AliceKombani on Twitter) and discover nuggets of wisdom from her second chance at life, her parenting choices, love Africa, her journey as a creative and a prolific filmmaker.
Alice Kombani
With her latest feature film 'Pillow Talk' pulling crowds to the cinemas, Alice Wangui is not new to having an audience revel in her work. Her brainchil
#1: And we are on
In this episode, the hosts (Kamande and Kigondu), dissect their reasons for the podcast title, their intentions and aspirations with the podcast and also ‘throw it back’ a bit with tales of how they met and their backgrounds.
Why do a podcast, and why now?
Why BUSY BEING BORN?
Our backgrounds in the performing arts and how we met
Where we are now - Technology, Entrepreneurship ... and More perfor
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