Kanini Kega
Kanini Kega
Lisa Gachara
Welcome to Kanini Kega, previously In Pursuit, with Lisa Wambui. From interviews to solo episodes this podcast highlights personal growth and wellness through different lived experiences
Overcoming Second Semester Blues as a College Senior
Second semester senior year is exciting.... and nerve wracking. All the feels that accompany the approach towards graduation are relentless, in today's episode I share some ways to overcome them Read the full transcript here Catch up on my DAILY BLOG no. 1: Self-Advocacy Within Cultures of Valued Respect no. 2: The Toxicity Behind Over-Organization no. 3: Nairobi Sweet Spots no. 4: Overcoming Second Semester Blues Follow me on Medium, @lisawambui
Feb 4, 2021
33 min
Self-Advocacy, Inclusive Design, and the Production Process in Kenya with Yaye Ali | Founder of Nalani
Welcome to today's episode of Kanini Kega. In this interview with Yaye Ali, Yaye shares the ins and outs of having a fashion brand in Kenya. From the production process to the inclusive sizing embraced by this e-commerce brand, Nalani takes up a unique approach in everything they do.  Read the full transcript here Follow Nalani on Instagram @nalani_ke Background Music Courtesy of Prod. by Lukrembo
Feb 1, 2021
27 min
Who is Lisa
An interview with the host
Jan 18, 2021
16 min
Adding Value to People | Why We Need to Invest in Others with Lilian Kasanga
An episode on purpose and the power in investing in others with Lilian Kasanga Author of Pointing Children to Christ: 52 weeks Family Devotional, available on on Kindle
Jan 18, 2021
48 min
How to be Gentle With Yourself
Happy New Year! For today’s episode I talk about what it means to be gentle with yourself, especially with the pressure that comes in the month of January and culture of new years resolutions. I share some ways to incorporate the practice, and how I personally work towards it. [where to find me] + Instagram: @kaninikega.co + My Website: kaninikega.com + Medium: @lisawambui
Jan 9, 2021
26 min
The Power of a Reader | How to Pick it Back Up in the New Year & My Favorite Reads of 2020
Welcome to another episode of Kanini Kega! Today I chat about why it is important to incorporate reading, and how to pick it up in the 2021. From reducing stress to gaining one’s perspective, the are many powers in the practice and I share a few. I also talk about my favorite titles from 2020.  My Top 5 Favorite Books of 2020 on Goodreads: We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter In a Perfect World by Laura Kasischke Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Things Mentioned:  + Libby (for checking out ebooks & audiobooks from your local library)  + Goodreads (track progress)  Read the full transcript here Read the related written post, An End of the Year Reading List  Episodes Mentioned: + My Stone Age Experience + My Favorite Media | Books, Shows & Everything … [where to find me]  + Instagram: @kaninikega.co + My Website: kaninikega.com + Medium: @lisawambui
Dec 30, 2020
31 min
Let's Turn the Page | Embracing Your Next Chapter in the New Year with Cindy Kasanga
Welcome to another episode of Kanini Kega. Today I am joined by my cousin Cindy Kasanga, and we talk about transition, life changes, and moving away with college. With the anxieties that accompany change,  how to boldly embrace change. Read the full transcript here Connect with Cindy on Instagram, @cindykasanga [where to find me] + Instagram: @kaninikega.co + My Website: kaninikega.com + Medium: @lisawambui
Dec 22, 2020
33 min
The Big Question | My Postgrad Plans & what I am looking forward to in the new year
Welcome to another episode of Kanini Kega. In today’s solo episode I share the things I am looking forward to in 2021, including graduating from undergrad. In that, I share my post grad plans and what I have decided to pursue after my bachelors. Read the full transcript here [where to find me] + Instagram: @kaninikega.co + My Website: kaninikega.com + Medium: @lisawambui
Dec 21, 2020
35 min
How I Grew in 2020 (a thank you)
This year has brought about trial and tribulation like none other, but I can genuinely say I wouldn't be who I am without it. Instances unique to the reality of COVID-19 has allowed me to grow in ways both big and small. So today I take a moment to reflect on those changes, and thank the year for the person I became along the journey Read the full transcript here Read the December issue of my newsletter, Assessing the Growth the Came with 2020
Nov 30, 2020
30 min
A Big Sis Chat with Joy Gachii | What Being in Your 20's is Really About
Hey Siri, play 20 Something by SZA.  For today's episode of Kanini Kega I am joined by my sister, and quarantine adventure buddy, Joy Gachii. In this conversational episode she speaks to being in your 20's, pursuing what truly motivates you, and overall unpacks societal norms about what life after college is really like. There were a lot of truths shared and I hope some messages meet you where you are at. + Read the transcript here + Find Joy at her blog, JoyEunice.com
Nov 23, 2020
36 min
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