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Muthoni Waigwa
Inspiring, encouraging and uplifting you through different conversations and thoughts shared by the guests and host.
Episode 100!!! Thank you for listening to this podcast.
On this episode, Muthoni shares her thoughts on honouring yourself. Life can make you forget about yourself and your dreams. Therefore, count yourself because you matter and everything that you are pursuing matters.
This is the end of Season 5; you can stay connected by joining the community by subscribing to the podcast and newsletter, or by following on social media. Until the next season, continue being brave!!
On this 99th episode, Muthoni shares her thoughts on celebrating your wins or victories, however, small or big. It is important to cheer yourself on and appreciate the warrior within you. Plus, the first episode of this podcast is shared which aims to encourage you to start small and to not give up!
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Science and scripture...Is there an intersection between these two? Listen to hear more on how nature is consistently revealing God and science does not contradict scripture, which is the Word of God.
Episode guest: Oluwaseyi Balogun is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Boston University, all in Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Balogun’s research focuses on nanoscale heat transport measurements and thermal properties of small-scale materials, experimental mechanics of soft biological materials, and optical and elastic wave sensors.
This week’s conversation is centered on forgiveness. An action that is central to our every day living. Forgiveness is necessary for thriving lives and relationships. Listen for more.
Episode Guest: David Sandstrom helps people maximize their health potential so they can look and feel their best at any age. He's a Naturopathic Doctor and a Biblical Health Coach. David is also the host of the Natural Health Matters podcast and he's the author of the book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health.
This week’s conversation encourages us to create joyful moments in every area of our lives. There is no need to postpone happiness to a later date. You can choose to be happy right now regardless of your circumstances.
Episode guest: Linh Podetti grew up in Vietnam and migrated to Australia at the age of 9 then became a single mum at just 20 years old. Determined to create a brighter future for her son, Linh started her first eCommerce business in 2009 to escape from the rat race and to have a flexible lifestyle so she can be there for her son.
This first business gave her the experience and knowledge with outsourcing, and after realising she had no passion for her eCommerce business, Linh started a successful marketing agency in 2011 based on outsourcing and working with Virtual Assistants (VAs) from overseas.
Linh is currently a Co-Founder of Dawn Media Productions, a video marketing agency and a business coach at Outsource Masters, an online coaching community, teaching aspiring entrepreneurs how to build their own virtual assistant businesses.
Episode 95! Thank you for listening and for the new listeners across the world.
This is a solo episode where the host, Muthoni, shares her thoughts on how to navigate the second half of 2022. One way is to let it go...let what go? The past. It is done and it cannot be rewritten. Many of us have faced many struggles and challenges in our past yet letting go will lighten your load.
Life is a journey filled with many twists and turns. Many of us have faced situations that leave us hopeless and in despair. Therefore, how does one hold onto hope during difficult circumstances? Listen to this episode where Anesu Makwasha vulnerably shares his story.
He is the founder at Tosé Technologies Ltd which utilizes artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning to unlock the potential of businesses.
With the rise of digital media and marketing, it is important to know your audience and adjust your digital marketing strategies accordingly. Results are not immediate therefore patience is necessary.
Episode guest: Brandon Leibowitz runs and operates SEO Optimizers since 2007; a digital marketing company that focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses get more online traffic, which in turn converts into clients, sales, or leads.
This week’s conversation encourages you to integrate your faith into every area of your life; work, parenting, relationships, etc. Allow God into the space you’re in because it’s the space He has put you in.
Episode guest: Mwangi Muthui (T) is the Resource Global Nairobi City director. An organization that aims to teach, mentor, and connect emerging Christian marketplace leaders around the world so they can renew their workplaces and cities for the Gospel. He is passionate about raising a global movement of Christian marketplace leaders using their resources to advance human flourishing and multiply Gospel impact across all sectors of society.
Every conversation shared on this podcast is centered around a word shared by the guest and rich reflections arise from the conversation. This week, you will be encouraged to know that you can come to Jesus Christ just as you are. Broken, confused, damaged or healed. Just come as you are.
Episode guest: Carol Oyola is an exemplary communications expert, with key strengths in strategic communications and policy engagement. She has 14-years' experience in broadcast journalism and corporate communications. As an avid storyteller, Carol is also the founder of the Overcome Today podcast – a platform that seeks to encourage, inspire and empower through real-life stories. She is married with two children.
This is the 90th episode!!
I am grateful for the journey so far.
Questions raised on this solo episode:
Will you keep showing up?
Will you embrace change?
*What lies ahead of you?
It's amazing what you can accomplish if you keep showing up and embracing change.
Thank you for listening,
Muthoni
Do we seek clarity in everything that we do? Or, do we hold back in fear and ignore the cues that are presented before us? This conversation reveals that there are different levels of clarity and we can apply them into our lives, careers or businesses. Listen for more.
Episode guest: Jennifer Drago has 25 years’ experience where she has served as a corporate strategist and planner, helping organizations develop and implement a laser-focused vision and strategy to guide their operations and their growth.
Today, she serves heart-centered entrepreneurs and leaders, teaching them strategic success principles to apply in their own businesses to amplify their impact. She loves helping her clients develop clarity and focus in their business strategy and actions so they can work less, earn more and significantly increase their impact in the world.
This week’s conversation answers the question: do you have the freedom to choose? We can face different circumstances and we may forget that we have the freedom to choose. Yet, with freedom comes accountability, listen for more.
Episode’s guest: Sydney Sam leads a mission to help one million African entrepreneurs build a strong brand. Through online platform, Workspace Global, Sydney and his team have built the go-to brand-services marketplace that connects hundreds of African businesses to remote creative talent across the continent. Workspace aims to create millions of remote work opportunities to curb Africa’s growing unemployment gap.
Sydney also drives brand marketing in emerging markets for global organisations. He has served as the Marketing Director at Africa Leadership Group’s The Room (in partnership with MasterCard) leading communications for various campaigns including The Pathway with President Kagame, ALX Africa and building a million-person community of Africa’s top job-ready talent. He has also consulted for World Bank, MEST Africa, United Nations, C40 Cities and ECOM.
This week’s conversation is on taking ownership. How do you take ownership? And why is it important? Taking ownership includes taking initiative in your sphere of influence. It also helps in boosting your growth in every area of your life.
Episode guest: Gakii Dominica is a risk management practitioner in a professional services firm. She is committed to continuous performance improvement and driving organizational efficiency. She is passionate about her life purpose – developing young leaders and economically empowering women in Africa. She believes Africa needs better leaders to steer the continent into a developed economy. She envisions an Africa continent with focused leaders and women strengthened to be the backbone of its development and growth.
This week's conversation circles around authentic leadership and its importance in our spheres of influence. Being yourself is key and it enables you to see yourself as an asset and not as a liability.
This conversation is shared with Rebecca Muriuki is a Leadership Mentor who helps black women professionals expand into their full potential and stand out as leaders in their careers. She has helped women own their voice, feel confident to be themselves and create the space for them to get seen and paid their worth.
Rebecca, a mom of 3 including twins, leads a team of 11 actuaries in the largest global audit firm, and has transitioned into senior management roles along her 10-year career. As a leader in her corporate role, Rebecca leverages her experience to help other women confidently show up as inspirational leaders for their teams while navigating the challenges of being underrepresented as a black woman in their industry.
This week's conversation is anchored on the word - Legacy. The thoughts shared on this episode will shift your focus to being intentional about the legacy that you are building.
This conversation was shared with Nduati Maina. He is a seasoned finance professional with over 14yrs experience in banking, investments and insurance. He is currently a financial coach and CEO of legacy wealth a wealth advisory firm. He has a passion for helping people get the most out of their hard-earned money...He believes that money touches every facet of our lives and helping people solve that money equation helps them live better and more fulfilling lives. He is a husband and father to two lovely twin girls.
This episode marks two years of the podcast where the first episode went live in March 2020.
How time flies and stepping into the unknown has brought this podcast to this milestone.
Muthoni shares her thoughts on this episode: thankfulness and life is worth living!
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Accountability can be loosely thrown around without full understanding of its meaning. Accountability is a necessity in every area of your life. Yet, why do we shy away from it?
This conversation was shared with Horesia Nyawade.
As an entrepreneur, Horesia wears many hats. She is co-founder, Chief Innovator and Editor-in-Chief at Vuuqa, a digital platform and services network; featuring Africa’s fastest growing audience of entrepreneurs, brands and everyday leaders.
Horesia also serves as an accountability and transformational lifestyle coach. Through her consistency training and mindset change program, she teaches people how to set sustainable goals and come up with methodologies to stay on track. Participants who complete her program leave feeling confident and ready to go after their dreams with a renewed sense of energy and self-belief.
Resilience is important as we navigate our different circumstances. It helps us persevere and challenge our limiting beliefs.
This conversation was shared with Bethany O'Connor who is a board-certified executive coach and founder of Bethany O'Connor Coaching, LLC. She specializes in helping women leaders in global organizations recover from burnout and build resilience so they can truly thrive. She is also an expert trainer and facilitator with 12 years of experience training in Asia, Africa and Latin America on topics ranging from gender and sexual diversity to project management.
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Guess who's back?! I can’t believe this is the start of a brand-new season, season 5! How time flies!
This episode reflects on how life is full of ups and downs yet don't settle in the "in-between". Take a step forward and move towards your horizon. Thank you for listening!
EPISODE 80!!!! And this marks the end of Season Four. THANK YOU to all of you who listen!
This episode encourages us to know that every ending signifies the beginning of something new!
Happy Holidays and transition into 2022 joyfully, happily and full of gratitude!
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On this episode, Muthoni, host of the Podcast, shares her thoughts on being consistent.
“If you want to be successful, you need consistency and if you don't have it, you've got no chance.”
- Paul Merson
Even if there are a few weeks left in 2021, it's never to late to start and don't be afraid of small beginnings.
Season Four is almost wrapping up! Feel free to catch up on previous episodes or seasons.
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The dictionary describes empathy as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Empathy is a powerful tool for connection with yourself, others and opportunities. It can also help in assessing where you are now in your life.
Episode's guest: Kimiko Ebata is a career coach and transition expert who empowers mission-driven, mid-career professionals to catalyze a career that counts and a life that’s worthwhile. As an indomitable optimist and the founder of Ki Coaching, LLC, Kimiko strives to shape a world where the vast majority of professionals wake up feeling inspired each morning, feel engaged and valued during the work day, and return home fulfilled every night knowing that they made some sort of difference in the world.
Life can be daunting at times because of the different circumstances that we face. Trauma, hardship and other challenges can cause us to feel defeated. Yet, we can choose to use our pain for purpose and rewrite our stories.
Episode's guest: Shay Anderson is the Founder and CEO of Rebirth Custom Brand as well as a #1 Amazon International Best-Selling Author in multiple categories, Actress, Model, and Motivational speaker. Shay has gained expertise in sales, marketing, business, and leadership from her years of Entrepreneurship experience and training.
How do you express yourself authentically in your every day interactions? Listen to this week’s episode where being yourself will help you greatly in your career, relationships and sphere of influence.
Nimū KB is a Supply Chain Management professional, proud mama, wife, daughter and sister from Nairobi, Kenya. Nimū is also a host of the 'Life is a Motha' podcast - her effort to pay homage to motherhood. In her podcast, she shares experiences and explores the journey of parenthood while looking at the growth and resilience that comes with it! She stands firm in her belief that no one should ever be underestimated and that each person matters.
Thoughts are powerful and they eventually become a reality. You have the power to change your thoughts and become more intentional in building the life you want.
Episode's guest: Jessica Malone is a lifestyle design coach who teaches high-performers how to align their environment, money, and time with the life that they desire to lead. Jessica's unique approach to life design, which infuses lessons from her own minimalism journey, completely transformed her life. She went from overworked and overwhelmed to living a life she had only dreamed of. Through her journey, she's learned there are three things we need to create a fulfilling life: clarity, aligned vision, and aligned action. Using these three tools, she has allocated over $90,000 to fuel her dreams, launched a blog, business, and conference and even lost over 40 lbs – all within 3 years. Now she helps others who are ready to make a shift align their environment, money and time so they can lead the life they desire too!
This episode, Muthoni (host of Moments with Nderru) has a conversation with Chico Amadou who is the host of "Start with You", a weekly conversation with different women leaders from across the world who come and share their journeys, stories and challenges in order to inspire the next generation of young women in STEM and leadership.
This conversation encourages young women to speak up and to own their power.
This week's conversation encourages us to pay attention to the various aspects of our lives. When something makes you uncomfortable, be curious and explore why it's making you uncomfortable. Question yourself and find out why.
Featured guest: Brian Kizito is passionate about human capital and specifically working with young people to re-think their contribution to changing the African narrative. Previously, Brian has worked with young people from 14 different African countries in helping to craft requisite leaders for today and the future.
As an everyday student of systems (with a bias on health systems), he enjoys exploring how different micro-parts of systems, their uniqueness, and how these parts can achieve a higher level of functionality by leveraging their shared information, feedbacks, and interactions while performing their respective roles. This has ranged from supporting business processes with global consulting firms (Deloitte East Africa) to the global health arena with (ICF International and others) to governance and leadership (Kenya's Ministry of Health, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, and county governments).
We can get comfortable in comparing our lives with others and forget that we are unique and everything that we need is within us. Therefore, how do we get to the point of inner satisfaction?
Today’s guest: Nicole Schmitz is a certified Leadership coach and trained psychologist that helps corporate professionals and entrepreneurs advance in their careers and lives through confident communication. She was inspired to start coaching by her own struggles with confidence and communication, and experience of going from being as quiet as a mouse, to speaking in front of global audiences of 100k+ people.
We have heard the phrase "getting unstuck"; yet, this question comes to mind: unstuck from what? As you reflect on your life, it is necessary to take a hard look at it and figure out what is holding you back from living without limits.
Today's guest: Hilary Burns is an author, blogger and speaker. She is passionate about helping people express themselves, discover their gifts, and find their inner greatness. She loves to empower her clients, teammates and peers to live passionately and powerfully and inspire them to live the lives they’ve always dreamed of. Hilary has also made significant business impacts in the more than 30 years of her career in financial systems consulting and sales.
Happy listening!
Episode 70!! We are halfway through the season.
On this episode, you'll hear thoughts on being flexible and leaving your comfort zone. There's more for you; will you be brave and courageous to find out what lies beyond your comfort zone?
This is a solo episode with the host of the Podcast: Muthoni aka Nderru
Do you ever find yourself wishing for things? You live each day hoping for things to happen but never take action. Listen to this conversation to learn how you can be certain about your success and finding ways to overcome your setbacks.
Today’s guest: Phillip Ball is a former Marine and US Naval Academy graduate who served as an air traffic controller while on deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. He has played more than 100,000 hands of poker, worked alongside heart surgeons in the operating room, and has started 3 businesses since 2018. He now serves as CEO of Easy Day Fit, where he helps busy professionals get and maintain their dream body without starving themselves.
Change brings various elements; one being adversity. How do we navigate through adversity? How can we grow through it? Listen to this conversation to learn more and to know that you are unbreakable.
Today’s guest: Sylvester Jenkins III is a retired First Sergeant with 21 years of military service in the US Army. He completed multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He completed the Master Resilience Training Course. Sylvester is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. He received his Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership. He is certified in Executive Leadership and Youth Mental Health First Aid. He authored the books A Quick Cure to Successful Leadership, Winning the Battle Within, and The Compass. He continues to help the next generation to become resilient leaders that triumph in life. He is a professional speaker who has empowered 100’s of people by helping them reach their goals, both personally and professionally.
What is success? This conversation prompts us to think outside the box for success. This is because there are different forms of success and we need to define success for ourselves at an individual level.
Anlecta LaPora Lindsey, goes by her middle name LaPora. She is an Author, Motivational Speaker and Life Coach. She is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Trainer, Certified Life Skills Coach, and Certified Professional Resume Writer. In 2008, she began working in the field of coaching and social services, and since then she has trained and educated thousands of clients with professional and career development through career coaching and life skills management. She has written several articles on personal and professional development and is working on her first self help book.
This conversation covers purpose and how being purpose driven can help in living an intentional life.
Episode guest: Dai Smith is the owner and founder of Simplicity By Day, LLC, the organizing consulting company that provides simple and organized solutions for entrepreneurs, professionals and parents alike. . She is an award winning sales/marketing professional who specializes in productivity and décor organizing and is a member of National Association of Productivity and Organizing. She juggles marriage, motherhood, career and entrepreneurship and with that, is the secret weapon for entrepreneurs and busy professionals who want to trade clutter and chaos for simple and organized.
Focus is the theme for this conversation. There is power in being focused and choosing not to be distracted. Whatever season you are in, you can choose to be focused and filter out the noise around you.
Episode's guest: Brenda Ntambirweki is a Ugandan lawyer with over 13 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, and banking and finance. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Makerere University in Kampala and her postgraduate degree at the University of Oxford.
Brenda is quite passionate about legal commentary and is published in several legal practice journals. She prides in being Pan-African and is committed to driving positive conversation about the African continent. In her free time, she hosts a podcast, Viewpoints with Brenda, which features conversations with African change-makers, influencers, professionals and entrepreneurs.
What do you do when life throws you a curveball? The setback that comes your way is overwhelming and indescribable. Yet, this episode reveals that you can overcome any setback.
Today's guest: Tiran Jackson has gone through an incredible transformation and journey recently in his life.
Tiran has reached some of his lowest points imaginable, but despite this, found the courage and fortitude to not only withstand what life has thrown at him, but take it and become the epitome of what strength is, while inspiring others to overcome the challenges faced before them. His positive outlook and faith in God has driven his physical and emotional recovery allowing him to be capable of withstanding the other challenges that he never imagined before him.
This episode's conversation explores the role of empathy in building connection and understanding those around us.
The conversation was shared with Alfredo Alberto, a Family and Community Health Extension Agent with more than 15 years of experience in this field. He has not only gained a wealth of knowledge but has gained a depth of love and compassion for his community. Alfredo believes Charles Spurgeon said it best, “the way to do a great deal is to keep on doing a little. The way to do nothing at all is to be continually resolving that you will do everything.”
This episode covers being fearless in every circumstance and circumstances don't dictate who you are.
Cedric Edison is the guest on this episode. He travels and serves by sharing his story and life with young men and women; helping them acknowledge their fears, tap into their potential and take consistent, massive action toward recognizing and embracing their journey towards optimal physical, mental and emotional lifestyle through proper and necessary mindset shifts.
This episode marks the beginning of season 4 and the host, Muthoni, shares her thoughts. Muthoni expresses the importance of extending grace to yourself and others as it creates an environment of encouragement and support. Happy listening!
Thank you for listening and for being part of this journey. This season kicked off in mid-January 2021 and I’ve been sharing different thoughts and conversations with guests. I am grateful for the guests who took the time to be part of the show. I have learned from them and I hope you have too. A few conversations have stuck with me: Keeping your head above water because life will throw curveballs. By being honest about the season you are in, it helps you navigate through the challenging times. Additionally, get rid of the limiting beliefs and opinions, stand tall and don’t be afraid to make a change wherever you are. Don’t wait for someone to cheer you on. Start by believing in yourself and know that you are the change that you have been hoping for.
This wraps this episode and season! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening! I appreciate all of you.
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Standing still may be comfortable and easy but your next breakthrough or blessing won't come by standing still. This conversation explains the importance of positioning yourself for your advancement.
This episode's guest: Roy Johnson Jr. is a natural born fire starter who figured out he was especially equipped to be an entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of The Business Launcher LLC. A company solely dedicated to entrepreneurs as they navigate taking their business from notebook paper to client’s front doors. Roy is the co-author of the book: Strategic Entrepreneurship, The NIA Way, Stories of Perseverance, Dedication and Commitment.
What can you do that can be of service to others?
I share a conversation with Jasmin who saw an opportunity brought by the pandemic to serve others. Whatever you do, there is room for you to serve and help another to actualize his/her goals. There is room to assist and guide another along his/her journey.
Jasmin Augustin is the Founder of Media Jasmin, a Full-Service Social Media Management and Coaching Agency. Jasmin focuses on helping entrepreneurs and small businesses to turn followers into dollars through psychology-based selling strategies. Jasmin has a Masters in Social Work and has been in the Digital Marketing Industry for over 4 years.
As you pursue your purpose, you don't know who you may be encouraging to pursue theirs. You may feel uncomfortable about stepping out and fulfilling purpose but lives are waiting to be touched by your actions.
This episode's guest is: Clementina Busayo, an Usherpreneur and Project Manager. She founded Gloriouswills Ushering Services, an agency that teaches the business of Ushering Services, training ushers to be professionals and providing ushering services for events. She loves to speak French, moderate events and she is interested in cross country collaboration.
How do you focus during challenging times? What can you do to shift your mindset? One thing that you can do is be kind to yourself during these times.
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Today’s guest: Phoebe Gbesemete, a Professional Counsellor focused on enhancing self-understanding, promoting healthy mental practices and helping people to resolve other pressing concerns. Her main focus areas include Emotional Counselling, Career Counselling and Relationship Coaching. She is committed to encouraging complete emotional, spiritual and physical wholeness for our clients.
What do you believe about yourself? It's time to realize that you have a purpose to fulfill and your limiting beliefs are holding you back. Take time to look within and steer yourself towards your purpose.
Today's guest: Davina L ColemanI is a beloved educator, minister, certified 7 Habits of Highly Effective People trainer and keynote speaker, who has inspired and led many. As a certified master life coach, she devised a system to help others to effectively start and finish their visions in the Amazon Best Seller and #1 New Release workbook "Embracing Genesis: A Guide to Move You from Vision to Reality".
What does drastic mean to you? Would you take a radical step to shift your life? Today's guest has taken drastic steps to thrive in every area of her life.
Toni Harris Taylor is a high energy individual, international speaker, certified Marketing & Sales coach, author of 6 books and TV Show Host. www.drasticresults.com
This episode reflects on how discouragement can come out of the blue and if you let it settle, it can shift your focus from joy to despair. Despair can become unbearable yet holding onto hope can make your steps lighter and more bearable.
Listen in as Muthoni shares her thoughts.
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Today's conversation covers necessities that help us to continue pursuing our life vision. Are you open to being consistent? Consistency runs parallel with growth.
This episode's guest is: Lawrence Muli is the Public Policy Manager, Counterterrorism Policy at Facebook Inc. in London, U.K.
Prior to this he worked for 4 years as the Programmes Lead of the Youth Programme at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, UK leading the implementation of the UN Youth Peace and Security resolution 2250 at country levels and mainstreaming youth priorities in the Secretariats Countering Violent Extremism work.
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This episode reflects upon the importance of investing in yourself and taking the time to develop yourself for the opportunities that arise around you.
This episode's guest: Titilayo Meraiyebu Ogunbambi is a Gender Specialist, policy advocate and founder of Boundless Hands Africa Initiative (BHA) a non- profit championing gender equality, girl’s education, sexual and reproductive health and serves as an accessible resource for women and girls experiencing gender-based violence.
I’m really excited to have reached the 50th episode. Step by step. One week at a time. However, there have been moments where I’ve been like…“what’s the point” and then I remember that it’s for the one person who needs encouragement to keep them going on this journey. I heard it said: Encouragement is depositing courage within someone else.
Listen in and hear more on the power of a thought.
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This week’s guest shares insights on life. Life is a myriad of experiences that give you more clarity on what you have been called to do. Listen and be encouraged!
David Kamau works with USAID/West Africa, serving in the capacity of YALI Regional Coordinator, based in Accra – Ghana.
Over the past 18 years, David has been involved in social transformation and human capital development on multiple fronts. He has had the privilege of serving as an entrepreneur, leadership developer, consultant, facilitator, entrepreneurship coach, program developer, mentor, project manager and leader.
What do you do when life throws you curve balls? What do you do when you face challenges that are unbearable? Listen to this episode and hear how keeping your head above water can keep you moving forward.
Kethi Wangeci Mungai is today’s guest. She is the CEO and Founder of Karunguru Coffee and Tours Ltd. which was founded in 2015. The company was started to add value to Karunguru Estate coffee by getting direct sales, roasting and packaging the coffee and having educational coffee tours at the farm.
She is also a Christian, Wife to the handsome Mungai and mother to Njung'e. (http://www.karungurucoffee.com/)
A new month is upon us and some of us may be wondering if there is any need in trying again. Try again because you may be at the edge of your breakthrough. Try again because the door may open. Try again because "it" may come through.
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Who is a Godpreneur?
Have you heard this word before? What do you think it means?
Today’s guest is the founder of Daily Godpreneur brand which has over 60k followers on Instagram and it is growing daily. He is a different breed of entrepreneur with a whole new perspective on doing business - God’s way.
Alex Miranda graduated Cornell University in 2003 with a business and marketing degree. Since 2005, Alex has owned a branding agency where he helps entrepreneurs and brands discover what they were born to do, then bring that vision to life. Alex is a published author on Amazon in the Christian entrepreneur personal development category.
https://www.dailygodpreneur.com/
Today’s conversation takes us on a journey on finding your purpose and acknowledging that your thoughts create your life.
Tricia Dempsey, a 7th grade school teacher turned 8-figure CEO, and a passionate advocate for helping female CEO’s build profitable businesses powered by purpose.
She has coached over 5,000 women on how to live their purpose, lead with their strengths and create businesses they love so they can thrive personally and professionally. She founded Thrive-Her which is on a mission to empower women with content, coaching and community to unlock their full potential so they thrive - personally and professionally.
Visit Thrive-Her website: www.thrive-her.com and grab a free download, “The Purpose Roadmap” and you’ll follow 7 easy steps to find your purpose!
What do you know about digital parenting? Are you proactive about equipping your children with the right tools while they navigate the digital space?
Listen to today’s conversation with Evelyn Kasina, a Family IT Consultant equipping and creating awareness to Parents, Guardians and Educators on how to create conducive environments for their children the "digital natives" in this digital age. She is on a mission to create "Digital Champions Made In Africa For The World".
What does greatness mean to you?
Does this word come up in your conversations? Does this word manifest in your lives?
Tune in as I have a conversation on greatness with Phyllis Mwangi. She is the Founder and Director of Edge Consult Limited, a training firm that delivers soft skill development programs that build capacity within organizations. She also helps other women along the journey of entrepreneurship and has fun while doing so!
Today’s conversation is with Mark A. Herschberg who talks about his book “The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You”.
Drawing on nearly twenty years of teaching at MIT’s “career success accelerator” program and a career spanning half a dozen industries, Mark distills the key skills for a twenty-first-century career.
https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/
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2021 is unfolding and we are already passed Mid-January!
This episode marks the beginning of Season Three of Moments with Nderru Podcast.
On this episode, I encourage you to stop looking back. The past is gone and if you keep looking back, it distracts you from the present.
Thank you for listening!
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This episode is a continuation of the previous episode. We talk more about words and how they have so much power. As we transition in 2021, it’s important to choose our words wisely. So if you missed the previous episode, listen in and catch up on the conversation.
Episode 40 marks the end of season two!!! I can’t believe that you have been listening to this podcast for this long. I truly appreciate the different guests that have joined me on the podcast. I look forward to season three and all the conversations that I will have with the guests and sharing my thoughts with you, dear listeners.
Thank you for tuning in and I wish you all a HAPPY HAPPY 2021!
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Today’s conversation is with a returning guest. Wathoni Kiiru is a life coach, host and producer of “The Intentional Bride” Podcast and she is passionate about empowering people. Our conversation reflects on 2020, God’s love and purpose.
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Intentional Bride Podcast -http://theintentionalbride.podbean.com/
Episode 38! Thank you for listening this far.
On this episode, I share my fears and I wonder what are your fears? Fears can be crippling and bring someone to their knees. Listen in and hear more.
I share my thoughts on this episode where I highlight some lessons that I've learnt over the past 10 years. Are we learning from life's seasons? Are we applying what we have learnt? Listen in!
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The word repentance stirs up different feelings within us and we may find that we struggle to understand this word. When does it apply? Why do we struggle with it? Listen to this conversation and hear Olawunmi share her life experience to help us understand repentance more.
Olawunmi Oduyebo is an Ambassador for Christ, sent to preach the Good News, for purposes of opening the eyes of men and women; in order to turn them to God.
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This week’s conversation revolves around having a dream and the need to believe in oneself. May you be encouraged to continue holding onto your dreams as anything is possible!
My special guest, Marion Karanja, is a Telecommunications Engineer by profession and a technology expert who has progressed in her career over the years while using technology to build transformative solutions for businesses and society. When she is not working on her Master’s projects or trying to change the world using tech, she is out mentoring young ladies in STEM or out in the community doing volunteer work.
She has a dream of being a top CIO in Africa.
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This week’s special guest, Nicole, shares a conversation with me on self-discipline and how it’s a form of self-love. As you listen to this conversation, I hope you can gain new insights into self-discipline and how it can help you stay on your lane.
Nicole Mumala Maloba is a Lawyer and Policy Researcher who is passionate about Women, Human Rights and Peace building in Africa. Nicole seeks to develop innovative and comprehensive global solutions to sustainable women’s rights development. When she’s not advocating for Gender Justice, Nicole is a soul singer-songwriter who enjoys live music and discovering Africa’s hidden gems.
Today’s guest chose the word: Ecosystem. Why would he choose this word? How does it tie in with our conversation? Are we just using BIG words? Listen in to hear more and be encouraged!
George Thara is born again, husband to one wife, Winnie Thara and Father to Joshua Jabali Thara. George works in the infrastructure private equity space for Frontier Energy, a fund manager that focuses on originating renewable Energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
George is passionate about creating ecosystems in Kenya and across Africa in which Africans can become more self-sufficient, have wealth creation platforms and are able to create a family centric environment that can start to change the world as we see it.
This week's episode coincides with my birthday! I'm so grateful to be blessed with another year on this earth. Tune in and hear my thoughts. I hope you will realize that the future has so much in store for you.
There are divine opportunities, set-ups and encounters. And with each passing day, the best lies ahead.
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This week's episode, I am joined by Nyatetu Kiragu. She is an accomplished graphic designer who transitioned into entrepreneurship over 7 years ago. She shares insights into doing business with her spouse and sibling. She also encourages us to keep moving forward even if the work before you is GREAT and EXTENSIVE.
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Tets&Noks is a textile brand that aims to develop fresh and contemporary designs that embody the spirit of Africa.
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In this episode, I share my thoughts on charting your course. Do you know who you are? This is a key question in finding out which path to take.
Have you ever found yourself wondering how to be your true self? How to be more authentic in your living? Tune into this episode where Mwende Mwendwa shares her thoughts on authenticity.
Mwende Mwendwa is a certified mental and emotional wellness coach and practitioner and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health. She is passionate about bringing awareness to and helping individuals and groups to better understand and manage stress, anxiety, depression and addiction.
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How do you change from being impatient to being patient? How do you stay patient when you've been waiting for a long time? Eric Thimba shares his thoughts on patience in this episode.
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Eric Thimba is the Co-founder and CEO of Mookh Africa which is a Nairobi based tech company. He is a believer and teacher of God’s word. He currently has a bible teaching platform called Adullam.
Jasmine Macharia is a culinary chef trained in Spain, 3-time Gourmand World Cookbook award winner, wife, mother, loves Jesus, and a social media influencer. The word, PURPOSE, resonates with her and she shares more on why it’s important to pursue your purpose.
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Are you intentional in every thing that you do?
Intentional ~ purposeful, conscious, deliberate.
Today's guest, Senan Kanana, shares her thoughts on being intentional. Tune in for nuggets of wisdom.
Senan Kanana is a Marketing and PR Professional and a gender activist. She is passionate about women and girl’s empowerment and loves to engage in conversations that are empowering, inspiring and intentional. She also loves to sing, write, travel, and inspire people.
Release ~ to set free, to let go, to loose
There are things that we are still holding onto that are holding us back. Yet, we cling to them with our dear lives. On this episode, I share my thoughts on releasing whatever it is; so you can move forward with your life.
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Encouragement is a necessity.
Leadership is a word we keep hearing often. Yet, it is perceived differently by people. Therefore, my special guest, Lillian Bogonko, shares her thoughts on leadership and how we can go through life with a curious heart.
This episode, I share the word that resonates with me: Resilience. Life has different seasons however, we need to be resilient through it all. Listen in!
Chico Amadou is a visionary and daring innovator whom
I connected with at Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), RLC in 2018 where he was the lead facilitator for the design driven entrepreneurship class.
He is on a journey of self discovery. He has impacted thousands of influential people across the continent - Africa. The word that resonates with him is: PERSEVERANCE. The mindset that consistently pursues the things that one believes in. Mindset of never giving up on what one is pursuing and linking it to the things that matter.
Wathoni Kiiru is our special guest on this episode and a word that resonates with her is: Patience. She shares with us a moment where she learnt more about this word and how you can apply it to your life.
Season Two is here! I can't wait to share new ideas, thoughts and special guests with you; to ultimately, encourage, inspire and uplift you!
What will your future self say?
Five or ten years from now, where do you see yourself? What thoughts run through your mind?
A thought can change the path that you are on or make you stay on the current one. By changing your thoughts, you give yourself room to grow and become more than you are today.
Dear younger self...
what would you tell your younger self?
On this episode, thoughts shared are:
do it afraid,
do it now,
*tomorrow is a chapter that is yet to be written so focus on today.
Do you believe in yourself? Do you truly believe in yourself? Let go of the lies that you keep replaying in your mind, e.g. person X doesn't support what I do; so that means I'm not good at what I'm doing. Believe in yourself because you are a diamond!
You are not defined by your past, pain, mistakes or weaknesses. There are deep reservoirs within you that you are yet to know. However, you cannot actualize these deep reservoirs of potential if you place limits on yourself and others.
Embrace the process. Life is a natural series of changes therefore, embrace each moment of change and be brave when you find yourself in uncharted territory.
Overthinking won't add an hour to your life but distract you from the present moment. Know that your steps are being ordered by God.
More love less hate. It's time to ask ourselves if we are living out love. it's not a feeling but an action. Are we loving those in our lives including those different from us?
It's time to accept your life as it is. Where you are is an accumulation of decisions that you have made. Are you willing to accept your life as it is?
Will you continue pursuing your dreams? Your dreams are here to serve others and make an impact on this world.
This season feels like we are lost at sea but there is a blessing in disguise where new lands and territories will be discovered.
Words have power. What are you saying to those around you? Make your words a gift instead of a burden.
Use your gifts, passionately and cheerfully. Your gifts are needed and they are a blessing to others.
Don't despise small beginnings, as small things eventually become big things. Like a seed planted in the soil, you too are planted and you are growing.
Shift your focus to this present moment and ask yourself what you are grateful for? #gratitude #thanksgiving