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Two Coaches in a RoomBecoming Wamz: Reinvention, Resilience & Rooted LeadershipIn this deeply moving and powerful episode, we welcome Wamaitha "Wamz" Karanja, a woman of many reinventions, to the room. From coder to HR professional, cancer survivor to grief coach, and recruiter to rooted leader, Wamz takes us on a journey of trauma, triumph, and transformation.With raw honesty and refreshing humor, she shares how she:Walked through childhood trauma, divorce, cancer, and parental lossDiscovered the genius of surrender and the courage to healEmbraced post-traumatic growth and turned her pain into purposeHelps others ignite their careers through trauma-informed coaching...2025-03-2647 min
Two Coaches in a RoomReinvention & Living Vibrantly in Midlife with Anne-Marie BuruguIn this dynamic episode, Two Coaches in a Room welcomes Anne-Marie Burugu, a trailblazer in reinvention and midlife empowerment. Anne-Marie—a proud single mother, fitness enthusiast, entrepreneur, and now a matchmaker—shares her transformative journey from full-time motherhood to corporate roles, entrepreneurship, and curating meaningful connections.The conversation explores: ✅ Reinvention at Any Stage – From co-founding Vivo Activewear to leading Dance Factory Kenya, Anne-Marie embraces change fearlessly. ✅ Overcoming Career Gaps & Confidence Blocks – How she transitioned back into the workforce after years as a stay-at-home mom. ✅ The...2025-03-1939 min
Two Coaches in a RoomReinventing your Career with Dorcas NjugunaIn this episode of Two Coaches in a Room, we sit down with HR professional and leadership trainer Dorcas Njuguna to discuss her bold journey of career reinvention. From navigating ethical dilemmas to leaving a high-paying role after just seven days, Dorcas shares how values-based decision-making shaped her transition from corporate HR to independent consultancy. She walks us through her reskilling journey, the self-doubt she had to overcome, and the mindset shifts necessary for women in leadership.We also discuss how to build executive presence, self-awareness during transitions, and...2025-03-1146 min
Two Coaches in a RoomPathway to Reinvention with Nathalie NgatiaReinvention isn't about starting over—it's about evolving.In this powerful episode, Nathalie Ngatia shares her journey through multiple career transitions, navigating uncertainty, and embracing reinvention with resilience. From corporate banking to the nonprofit sector and facing an unexpected career pivot, Nathalie breaks down the Three R's of Reinvention: Rest, Reconnect, and Reskill.Whether you're choosing change or it's choosing you, this episode is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and actionable insights to help you move forward with confidence.🎧 Tune in and learn...2025-03-0449 min
Two Coaches in a RoomReinvention, Resilience, and Rising Again with Coach Vuyanzi RodmanWhat happens when you take a leap of faith, only to land flat on your face?Coach Vuyanzi Rodman knows this journey intimately.In this episode, she shares her incredible story of reinvention—one that took her from a classroom teacher to a corporate trainer to an executive coach and ultimately from the U.S. to Kenya.Vuyanzi's love affair with Kenya began unexpectedly with a visit to support a grieving friend. That trip planted a seed that bloomed into relocation du...2025-02-2536 min
Two Coaches in a RoomReinvention and Midlife TransitionsDr Kabugo Kamau is the founder of Women's Health Cafe, a community for women in the menopause transition. She returns to the podcast to share her journey of reinvention. 🤜🏿From reshaping her path as a teenager post-high school to moving to the U.S. to study Pharmacy, navigating life and career abroad, and returning to Kenya as a single parent, Dr. Kabugo has fearlessly embraced change at every stage. 🤜🏿Most recently, she has reinvented herself—this time as a certified menopause practitioner.🫶🏾Driven by a passion for women...2025-02-1943 min
Two Coaches in a RoomReinventing from Survival to ThrivingIn this episode, Debra Ouma-Weya shares her profoundly moving story —she lost her parents young; she was thrust into survival mode in her late teens yet rose to become an accomplished marketing professional. Recently, she has reinvented herself into a role as founder of Positive Circles for women, and is still reinventing herself. Her story demonstrates what one woman can accomplish when life is lifing and she's determined to survive and thrive. 2025-02-0537 min
Two Coaches in a RoomWhy and How to Reinvent YourselfFaith and Zeba introduce season two, which will focus on stories of reinvention.Zeba chose this quote as a reflection of her philosophy."Permit yourself to change your mind when something is no longer working for you." - Nedra Glover TawwabAnd Faith chose this one:"You must learn a new way to think before you can master a new way to be." — Marianne WilliamsonWe are mistresses of reinvention, having done it more than once in our adult lives. Our guests will sha...2025-01-2843 min
Two Coaches in a RoomReflections on Women's Health and Wellness in MidlifeAs we wrap up the first season of "Two Coaches in a Room," we take a moment in our final episode to reflect on the incredible journey we've had. This season has been a labor of love, filled with authentic, empowering, and insightful conversations about women's health and wellness in midlife.In this episode, we dive into:🔹 The powerful lessons we've learned from listening to our incredible guests share their personal and professional experiences.🔹 Key takeaways about navigating perimenopause, menopause, lifestyle diseases, self-care, and mental health in midlif...2025-01-2146 min
Two Coaches in a RoomNavigating Midlife Transition and Lifestyle Diseasesn our latest episode of "Two Coaches in a Room," we tackle a topic that hits close to home for many women in midlife: lifestyle diseases and their connection to menopause.We're honored to have Dr. Nancy Kunyiha, an Associate Professor at Aga Khan University Medical School and founder of Uzwena Health, join us for this insightful conversation. As a diabetes expert, Dr. Kunyiha breaks down:🔹 The link between menopause and lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.🔹 Practical strategies to prevent and manage these conditions during midlife.🔹 The role of self-c...2025-01-1547 min
Two Coaches in a RoomCaring for our Mental Health in MidlifeJune Osundwa returns in her capacity as a mental health practitioner/clinical psychologist to help us learn holistic self-care. 2024-12-1148 min
Two Coaches in a RoomHerbal Remedies for Our Midlife MaladiesHarriet Ngok, the founder of Harriet's Botanicals shared her journey of founding a company that aims at empowering people to care for their health with traditional African remedies. Harriet engages with local communities like the Maasai, Kipsigis and Ogiek to learn about the herbal remedies they utilize for reproductive, respiratory, gastrointestinal and inflammatory issues2024-12-1041 min
Two Coaches in a RoomA Woman's Health in MidlifeOur guests today share about the menopause transition and the health concerns that arise.Listen in as Jackie shares her journey with uterine cancer that began with heavy bleeding post-menpause.Dr Kabugo, a clinical pharmacist and North American Menopause Society certified practitioner shares her expertise on the menopause transition - signs, symptoms, health challenges and solutions,2024-12-0355 min
Two Coaches in a RoomNow that You are Post-MenopausalPeri-menopause is that stage prior to the end of your monthly period and can run from 45-to 55; some women start earlier, and some end later. It is a long period. Then comes the end...menopause. Then we realize that, actually, the end is just another beginning. We become post-menopausal.Our two guests are sisters - Jackie and Atieno Othoro and they are both in that post-menopausal season of life. Listen in as they share with us how they navigated that menopause transition and what it means to them now to be post-menopausal.2024-11-2646 min
Two Coaches in a RoomHow Does it Feel to be in Midlife?In this episode, our guests Mejumaa Mbaruku and June Osundwa share what it has been like to be in midlife - How they celebrated turning 50; What they are learning or unlearning in their 50s, and other lessons on life.2024-11-2043 min
Two Coaches in a RoomMeet Your Hosts Faith and ZebaMeet Dr Faith Ngunjiri and Coach Zeba Siaanoi, two women in their early 50s committed to engaging in real talk about the issues that matter to women in midlife. 2024-11-1841 min
Racial Reckoning: The Arc of JusticeMinnesota Churches Reckon with Their Part in Institutionalized RacismThe “Truth and Reparations” initiative focuses on the complicity of Christian faith communities in harm done to African-American and American Indian people.--Feven Gerezgiher reports: Last weekend the Minnesota Council of Churches hosted the first event of an initiative to bring racial equity to churches across the state.Reverend Jim Bear Jacobs is Co-Director of Racial Justice for the council. He says the “Truth and Reparations” initiative started last year to focus on the complicity of Christian faith communities in harm done to African-American and Ameri...2021-09-2801 min