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Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New81. When science makes babies & the state makes decisions: IVF, surrogacy & ART law w/ Sandra Opiyo - YesticleFor this Yesticle, the Yes Girls take a more serious turn. No yesing, no games - just a deeply important conversation that too many women, couples, and families struggle with in silence.This mini episode explores infertility, IVF, surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, and the evolving legal frameworks around Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in Kenya.Akumu and Claire sit down with Sandra Opiyo, founder of Nina Misaro Associates Advocates, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, and one of the country's most passionate voices in ART Law, to...
2025-11-2244 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New80. Letting TikTok guide our love lives - a terrible idea, right?! Right?!? - YesticleWe're letting the internet guide our love lives. Which is obviously a terrible idea - so we said "Yes" and proceeded to hit record.This one's a Yesticle (our naughty, short, and sweet mini-episode) and for it, we're saying yes to chaos by diving headfirst into the spiciest, pettiest, and most painfully relatable relationship videos on TikTok. "Relatable" depending on whether you are asking Akumu or Claire.So join in as they react to viral dating hot takes, sex confessions, and moments of pure emotional damage... but cute. Or...
2025-10-3125 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New79. The gr-8est hits: Time to process some yeses, guesses, messes, and successes - YesticleTime to revisit the best and strangest moments from some gr-8 challenges! Join Claire and Akumu as they guide you through the Yeses, Guesses, Messes, and Successes of Season 8.They recap six odd yet profound Yes Challenges they stumbled into and share invaluable lessons and timeless wisdom gleaned from the six incredible guest experts.Timestamps(0:00) Introduction(2:32) Which Season 8 Yes challenge(s) would Akumu and Claire do again?(4:09) Let's play a game: Who's most likely to…..?(9:16) Which Season 8 challenge(s) excited them th...
2025-10-1019 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New78. Bitten by the travel bug. Stories, lessons, delulu itineraries, and travel hacks to cure your wanderlust, millennial-style w/ Magunga WilliamsAre you an Akumu, Claire or Magunga type of traveller? Well, you'll find out soon enough. And whether you are a millennial or not, you've come to the right place.In this Yespisode, Akumu says yes to a challenge that many of us are intimately familiar with: dreaming about a dream destination and planning for it, even before your wallet is on board!With Claire listening in and learning alongside you, the Yes Girls explore the world of DIY travel planning, solo sojourns, and the ever-elusive dream travel lifestyle...
2025-08-161h 15
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New77. We've Tekken it too far. Saying yes to fighting games, combos & esports w/ Sylvia Gathoni Wahome aka QueenArrowHere's what happens when a complete newbie with zero hand-eye coordination says yes to Tekken 8 with the help of Kenya's top esports queen. One crazy Yes challenge, some wild combos, and an eye-opening Yespisode.For this one, Claire picked up a controller and threw herself into the high-speed, high-stakes world of fighting games, with Akumu spectating and silently (okay, loudly) judging from the sidelines. It was her first time doing a combo challenge: the kind where timing, strategy, and lightning reflexes are the name of the game.And guiding...
2025-07-2546 min
Capital FMYes! Girls Interview on #TheFuse984Dive into a world where daring adventures, riveting stories, and life-changing moments are born from the simple act of saying ‘YES’. The audacious guides on this wild journey are Akumu Fiona and Claire Baker - two Nairobi-based wanderlusters, affectionately known as the 'Yes Girls'.This bi-weekly documentary-style Kenyan podcast is a rollercoaster of (mis)adventures and YEStifications ranging from the thrilling to the downright outrageous. By reading and listening in, (fair warning) you’ll be inspired to challenge your limits, expand your horizons, hone new skills, and unleash your limitless potential, like the go-getter you are - even if life throws...
2025-07-231h 07
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New76. It's a touchy topic. Sexual intelligence & sex ed for women ready to reclaim their body (and their pleasure) without shame w/ Maurice MathekaWhat happens when a woman in her 30s decides it's time to truly know her body, not just anatomically, but sensually, emotionally, and unapologetically? In this Yespisode, Akumu says yes to one of the most intimate challenges yet: reclaiming her body (and her pleasure) - without shame.With Claire listening in and learning alongside you, the Yes Girls dive into the world of sexual intelligence, somatic awareness, and body literacy — led by none other than Maurice Matheka, a certified sex therapist since 2002 and your go-to guru for turning awkward moans into toe-curling yes moments....
2025-07-111h 09
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New75. Let's stir the pot with a potent blend of culture, care, and chemistry w/ Harriet Chebet Ng'ok, Founder & CEO of Harriet's BotanicalsEver found yourself side-eyeing modern medical interventions and reaching for that mysterious bottle of herbal tonic your aunt swears by? You're not alone.In this Yespisode, the Yes Girls explore how traditional medicine and herbal remedies aren't just about wellness—they're about feeling more connected, confident, and even sexually awakened. From ancestral concoctions to holistic care practices, they dive into how these interventions are helping people, especially women, reclaim their health, their sensuality, and their sense of self.This episode is brought to you by Harriet's Botanicals (@harrietsbotanicals): they of...
2025-06-1458 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New74. Logging off, living on: A digital detox for soul-level self-care & mindfulness w/ Sieka GatabakiEver feel stretched thin by career pressure, constant notifications, and the creeping sense of burnout? In this Yespisode, the Yes Girls explore the overwhelming world of screen time, tech-life balance, and the need for self-reflection and intentional living — all through the empowering Yes Challenge of a digital detox.To help unpack it all, they turn to those who've weathered waves of technological and cultural shifts — our Gen Xers. This week's guest expert is Sieka Gatabaki, Program Director for Mercy Corps AgriFin. With over 16 years of experience in digital innovation and business strategy — including leadership roles...
2025-05-3058 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New73. Getting real (and raw!) about veganism: pure plant-based wisdom w/ Leah NduatiHow often do you crave vibrant energy and a renewed connection with your food? How often do you wonder if there's a way to nourish your body with the purest ingredients nature has to offer.For this first episode of Season 8 and a sequel to the first ever episode, the Yes Girls dive headfirst into the world of raw veganism with guest expert and certified Yes Girl, the radiant Leah Nduati (@rawveganprincess_), founder of Yoga Experiences Africa (@yogaexperiencesafrica), a health and wellness thought leader and entrepreneur, and a seasoned raw vegan explorer.
2025-05-1753 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New72. Past forward! Time to present the past, and go past tense - YesticleWe're turning back the clock and looking forward at the same time. It's the Yesticle where we catch up with past experts and ourselves to see how the seeds of change have blossomed or whether they have blossomed.Here are the questions in your minds and ours too. What happened after some Yespisodes? Where are our former guest experts? Did they keep saying "yes"? Where are they now? Did we keep saying "yes"? Where are we now?Let's journey through time. Press play and let's go past tense together.
2025-03-0117 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New71. Yes, we mean business. Making boss moves in the entrepreneurial world: the how and why - YesticleFor this Yesticle, the Yes Girls explore their experiences in the exhilarating world of entrepreneurship: How they did it and continue doing it, or are they?They share their own "yes" moments – from that initial spark of a business idea to the sometimes messy, always exciting reality of building something from the ground up. So it's all real talk about leaping, facing your fears, validating your business idea, navigating entrepreneurial challenges, getting the necessary support, and celebrating small wins (as well as the big ones!).This episode is sponsored by...
2025-02-0817 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New70. Money talks. Be sure yours isn't saying "bye bye" - capital raising for entrepreneurs w/ ISBI at Strathmore Business SchoolAs part of the entrepreneurship series, the Yes Girls sit down with incredible women entrepreneurs to discuss the secrets of successful capital raising. This conversation features Diana Kanyi, Group CEO of Lerruat Hotels, Irene Wanjiku, CEO of Rexe Roofing Products, both ISBI alumni, alongside Olive Kirigo, Business Development Lead of ISBI.Sponsored by:Institute for Small Business Initiatives (ISBI) at Strathmore Business School, dedicated to igniting the potential of every entrepreneur in Kenya, from micro-preneurs to seasoned captains of industry. Tune in for details on how to get discount codes for upcoming...
2025-01-2450 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New69. Dear diary, did I really write this?! (Part 2) - YesticleThis is part 2: a cringefest of a Yesticle that is proudly sponsored by a lockable A6 diary from decades past. Yes, the era when the Spice Girls showed us how to spice up our lives and Christina Aguilera confirmed that we were all beautiful.Seat belts on, because the Yes Girls are exploring a past iteration of Claire - a version almost certainly unknown to you.Timestamps for Specific Segments:(0:00) Introduction(1:59) What does keeping a diary mean to Claire?(4:49) Has Claire changed since s...
2025-01-1022 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New68. Can AI out-host us humans? Let's find out. Stay woke or become obsolete, right? - YesticleAfter AI-generated scripting comes AI-generated voices! Is this the end of human podcasting? Is using AI for podcasting now a thing? Will AI steal our jobs? Are we scared? We stay woke, Yes People!Timestamps for Specific Segments:(0:00) Introduction(1:39) Meet John and Anne - AI cohosts, courtesy of NotebookLM(3:59) Let's get rid of the word "woke", perhaps?(4:50) Thoughts on human versus AI cohosts(6:05) Wokeism through the lens of veganism (Amanda Scoville)(10:36) Wokeism through the lens of clean energy & climate action (Claire Baker)
2024-12-2128 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New67. Recap-turing the magic of improv yeses, guesses, messes, and successes - YesticleFor this Season 7-esque Yesticle, the Yes Girls, Claire and Akumu, discuss the key takeaways, lifelong lessons, and timeless wisdom related to the six fantastic Yes challenges they completed live in the studio alongside six exceptional guest experts.Warning: this conversation will probably get you listening to more episodes, especially the ones they discuss.Timestamps for Specific Segments:(0:00) Introduction(2:28) A rundown of the six topics and their guest experts(3:17) Did the improv/role-playing in-studio format work?(4:59) Biggest takeaways and lessons learnt...
2024-12-0626 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New66. Finding your Ikigai: your reason for being w/ Nyambura Gichohi, Co-Founder & CEO of IkigaiYou can watch this episode on our YouTube channel, HERE.For this one, Akumu and Claire sit down with Nyambura Gichohi, one of the visionaries behind Ikigai (@ikigai). As a mother, entrepreneur, and design extraordinaire, Nyambura has redefined the concept of coworking and workspaces in Kenya. Her passion for bringing people together led to the creation of stunning, wellness-focused spaces that inspire creativity and productivity.This episode was filmed and recorded at Ikigai Brookside and is brought to you by Ikigai: beautifully designed coworking spaces that cater to your...
2024-11-2258 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New65. Talk the talk, walk the walk. Don't trip over your ability to be a changemaker w/ Geoffrey MboyaIn light of the 2024 protests in Kenya, many people are asking themselves, "Can I really make a difference?" "Does my voice even matter?" "Isn't it better to just stay out of it?" These are common questions that can hold each one of us back from taking action or speaking up. However, according to this episode's expert, inaction is not an option. Especially with what's happening right now in the world and, more specifically, in Kenya. We have no option but to do what we can to be part of the solution.
2024-10-0457 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New64. A skill to blow your mind. Why critical thinking matters w/ Dr. Laila Macharia of Aspen Initiative AfricaHow often do you think twice beyond your initial assumptions? How often do you think actively, rather than passively, when absorbing information as it's presented to you?Yes, for this one, the Yes Girls are exploring the power of doubt and the art of questioning situations in order to make better decisions with live studio guest, angel investor, entrepreneur, lawyer by training, and international business expert - Dr. Laila Macharia (@lailamacharia), who is the founding director of Aspen Initiative Africa and Co-founder and Chair of the Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI).
2024-09-2157 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New63. From baggage & grief-case handler to captain of your emotional ship: EQ w/ Adelle OnyangoWhat's your Emotional Quotient (EQ)? Yes, for this one, the Yes Girls explore this topic with Adelle Onyango, a media personality, author, social activist, speaker, poet, podcaster, entrepreneur, and honorary Yes Girl (@adelleonyango), and the mighty force behind @legallycluelessafrica.This Season 7 Yespisode explores EI or EQ firstly through in-studio role-playing as the quintessential Yes Challenge. And who better to do this with the girls than Adelle?! She embodies personal development, self-awareness, and emotional healing, all of which are evident beyond her obvious badassery. She sits in as the judge, challenger, and all-seeing, all-knowing guest...
2024-08-161h 23
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New62. Is feminism for everyone? And why should men care? w/ Jeff Dindi of Presentfatherhood.orgYes, this conversation delves into the heart of what it means to be a male feminist, what it means to be a feminist ally, father, son, and brother, what we expect from men and why, and how to show an example to the next generation of boys and men.The Yes Girls explore this with live studio guest Jeff Dindi, the dynamic force behind @PresentFatherhood. Known for his candid approach to challenging traditional gender roles and advocating for present fatherhood, Jeff brings his unique perspective to the studio.Timestamps...
2024-08-041h 15
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New61. Web of lies? Don't fall for It—Separating signal from noise through digital literacy w/ Bright Gameli, PhDFrom recognising red flags in suspicious messages to utilising tools for fact-checking, this episode is packed with actionable insights for navigating the digital realm safely and effectively. Joining them is the incredible Bright Gameli, PhD (@brightgameli), a cybersecurity engineer and co-founder of AfricaHackOn. Dr. Bright shares his passion for building communities and empowering individuals with the knowledge to discern fact from fiction in our information-saturated society. Together, they tackle the pressing issue of misinformation, especially in the wake of recent events in Kenya, and offer practical tips on how to verify online information.
2024-07-191h 08
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New60. Time flies when you're wasting it. How to take control w/ Chris KirwaIn this Yespisode, the Yes Girls are all about beating the clock. They are saying yes to showing you how to conquer anything, yes-tifiably, even if you're strapped for time. And speaking of time, let's introduce the expert himself: Chris Kirwa (Instagram: @chriskirwa)Chris is an event planning guru with 20 years of experience. Safety and security are his middle name. He's the founder and COO of CateChris Limited, your one-stop shop for corporate, government, and basically any event you can imagine, plus other PR-related services.______Timestamps for S...
2024-06-141h 00
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New59. The primary responsibility to provide womb and board is apparent - exploring the motherhood journey w/ Sally Kuria - YesticleParenting is an extreme sport and the adventure of a lifetime. Are you game? Will you say yes when the time comes? Or have you already? For the Yes Girls, it's about time—at least for one of them.Claire Baker was indeed baking a human being by the time this Yesticle was due for recording, so it made perfect sense to bring in a friend of the podcast to participate in this huge conversation and offer some much-needed advice for a first-time Yes Girl boy-mom.So, joining the gi...
2024-04-2657 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New58. Dear diary, did I really write this?! (Part 1) - YesticleThis cringefest of a yesticle is proudly sponsored by an NSYNC-decorated A4 notebook-turned-diary. Yes. For this one, the girls are diving headfirst into the time capsule of a version of Akumu that you probably know nothing about.It goes like this:Akumu shares two relics from the ancient diary, and with Claire as her laughingly supportive cohost, they psychoanalyse the teenage musings.The first entry is a masterpiece that'll have you squirming either in secondhand embarrassment or firsthand laughter, similar to what can be...
2024-04-1220 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New57. Who came out on top?! We got down and dirty in a gritty gender debate w/ Mantalk.ke's Eli Mwenda & Oscar Koome - YesticleBuckle up for a gender showdown like no other! The Yes Girls are going toe-to-toe with Mantalk's Oscar Koome and Eli Mwenda in what they are calling 'The Great Gender Debate'.For this no-holds-barred conversation filled with wit, wisdom, and wild hypotheticals, the Yes Girls and the "Sweet Boyz" attempt to settle the million-dollar question: who has it tougher? Is it men or women?And yes, it goes without saying: sparks fly, facts are shared, anecdotes are told, jokes are cracked, lines are drawn, insights are examined, and tempers...
2024-03-291h 06
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New56. Bloop-Us! Another spectacularly pointless episode featuring breathtaking bloopers - YesticleThis is yet another aimless episode you'll see from the Yes Girls, mainly because the last such yesticle (this one) proved to be way too popular. And 'if it ain't broke, why fix it', right?So in this brief under-15-minute self-deprecation, Claire and Akumu delve into the mishaps, messes, and mayhem encountered in the studio, including those experienced by their guests and producers.Yes, it may lack a clear purpose, but rest assured, it's bound to elicit a few chuckles from you.Sit...
2024-03-1611 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New55. Oops-a-day-sy! One day, countless (mis)adventures! We lived, we learnt and loved?! - YesticleFor this one, Akumu and Claire are recapping the crazily enlightening challenges from Season 6, where they said 'Yes!' for only a 24-hour period because why not shake things up a bit, right? So, whether they were swapping identities or braving the kitchen inferno, Season 6 was a rollercoaster of 'Yes!' moments that left them laughing, learning, and loving every minute.Timestamps for Specific Segments(00:00) Intro(03:52) Biggest takeaways from season 6 Yes Challenges(07:35) What would Akumu and Claire have done differently?(09:39) What...
2024-03-0119 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New54. You are not afraid of public speaking; you're afraid of public listening w/ Japheth Musau & Toastmasters InternationalGet ready to face your fears head-on with this one because the girls are saying yes to public speaking with the best experts in the game: Toastmasters! And all of this is because they serendipitously found themselves in the right room at the right time.Watch the VIDEO DIARY >>> on our YouTube Channel.Timestamps for Specific Segments(00:00) Intro(02:40) Background on this episode's "yes" challenge(03:17) Meet Toastmasters International(05:31) Meet Japheth Musau(06:40) Qualities of great public speakers(08:05) Tips for...
2024-02-1930 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New53. The truth didn't get in the way of such a good story! First rule of this PR challenge w/ Njeri WangarĩIt's Yestification o'clock! So grab your favourite cup of coffee, kick back, and dive in as the Yes Girls take a daring leap into the glamorous and, at times, sensationalist world of PR, i.e. Public Relations.Watch this episode's VIDEO DIARY >> on our YouTube channel.Njeri Wangarĩ (Instagram: @kenyanpoet), a seasoned poet, writer, author, creative storyteller and public relations expert, is on hand to guide them in this journey.Timestamps for Specific Segments(00:00) Intro(03:20) Meet guest expert, Njeri Wangarĩ'
2024-02-0324 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New52. The sign you've been looking for: time to learn sign language w/ Pallet CafeFor this episode, Claire and Akumu embark on a unique Yes challenge – learning sign language with support from the incredible team at Pallet Cafe in Nairobi (Instagram: @palletcafe_ke), a trendy spot known for its amazing food and dedicated deaf staff.Watch this episode's VIDEO DIARY >> on our YouTube Channel.The adventure was slated for a Sunday morning during a scheduled sign language masterclass at Pallet Cafe's Lavington establishment.However, things took an unexpected turn when Akumu missed the alarm and her cohost's subsequent ph...
2024-01-1927 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New51. Learn the electric guitar!? Don't fret - we pulled some strings and did it w/ Ross PatelThe top Yes Challenge suggestion from the Yes People has always been to learn how to play a musical instrument. So Claire and Akumu didn't just get ANY instrument - they got hold of electric guitars and learnt a thing or two from an ultra-seasoned musician eager to unravel the secrets of guitar mastery. Watch this episode's VIDEO DIARY >> on our YouTube channel.The guest expert for this episode is Ross Patel (Instagram: @rossnairobi) - a session guitarist, singer-songwriter, mix engineer, and the maestro behind Snowball Industries (Instagram: @snowballindustries): a...
2023-12-1628 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New50. Knives, flames, and a pinch of amazement – a recipe for being pro chefs w/ Cultiva KenyaRight after the 50th episode milestone is this flavour-packed encore! Join Claire and Akumu as they embark on a tantalising culinary journey in partnership with Cultiva Kenya.Watch this episode's VIDEO DIARY >> on our YouTube channel.Cultiva describes itself as Nairobi's premier destination for eco-friendly, farm-to-table dining. They are not just a restaurant, but a sanctuary that transcends the ordinary, where the act of cultivating and creating takes centre stage. They consider themselves a haven where organic heirloom crops flourish, and where people's skills and talents are nurtured. "Cultiva"...
2023-12-0127 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New49. Walking in her shoes – a tale of 'two' much trouble and a whole new perspectiveFor this one, the Yes Girls are doing the old switcheroo, i.e. stepping into each other's shoes and walking a day in them. Watch this YouTube video diary for evidence. It's called the "old" switcheroo because it has been in the YES challenge parking lot for years. PS: It's Season six, people! And this officially marked the 50th-episode milestone!Timestamps for Specific Segments(00:00) Intro(04:00) The Yes challenge is introduced(05:15) Claire talks about her experience being Akumu for a day(18:05) Lessons...
2023-11-1749 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New48. Feminism - the radical notion that women are people too. Shocking, right?! w/ Doris Onyango - YesticleThis special episode, otherwise known as a Yesticle, features one of the "doulas" that helped bring this podcast to life in early 2021--- Doris Onyango, the Production Manager at SemaBOX, Africa's largest podcast incubator.She has an engaging conversation with Akumu and Claire that delves into the world of female empowerment, feminism, and women's rights, touching on gender stereotypes, women's liberation, gender discrimination, women's movements, feminist movements, the gender pay gap, women's education, and women's representation.Timestamps for Specific Segments(00:00) Intro(01:55) Meet Doris Onyango
2023-10-1444 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New47. Belonging beyond borders, navigating identity, and delving deep into self-discovery w/ Molly Jensen - YesticleThis special release, better known as a Yesticle, features the dynamic Molly Jensen, the Chief Executive Officer of Afripods.You might need to buckle up as we journey through the remarkable story of Molly's life and career - a tale that spans continents, cultures, countries, and what all of that translates to in her role in building a bigger podcasting pie for Africa.Molly Jensen, a Ghanaian-American born in New York, has devoted her career to revolutionising African storytelling. As the CEO of Afripods, she's at the forefront of...
2023-09-2939 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New46. A Gen Z - Millennial faceoff: unveiling tips, trends, and tear downs! w/ "Da Boiz" (our audio engineers) - YesticleGet ready to peel back the podcasting curtain in this unique mini episode/Yesticle.It's the Yes Girls, Claire and Akumu, sitting down with the brilliant minds behind the magic of this show - our behind-the-scenes audio team - Sompisha Productions: Ernest, Rioba, and Sompisha himself.Some quick intros for you:Sompisha Productions (@__sompisha__) is an audiovisual company dedicated to crafting compelling narratives through the fusion of visuals and sound, with the overarching goal of showcasing the evolving landscape of our world.
2023-09-1540 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New45. AI-generated scripting?! Yes. A taste of ChatGPT's chaotic & comedic attempts - Yesticle>> Fair warning: ChatGPT said YES to writing much of this episode's script, so, it only makes sense to have it take over much of this description too.
2023-09-0117 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New44. Four months of wild yeses, guesses, messes and successes - YesticleFor this first Season 5-esque mini-episode, i.e. Yesticle, the Yes Girls, Claire, and Akumu lay out all their learnings, lifelong lessons, and possible wishes relating to the three Yes challenges each of them completed for Season 5 alongside the guidance of a total of eleven fantastic guest experts.They share life lessons from just a little over 4 months of intense skill development - doing, being & learning new skills.____Timestamps for Specific Segments:(00:00) Intro to the Yesticle(00:51) Season Overview & Challenges tackled...
2023-08-1820 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New43. "Influenza. Like sick?" Nope! Influencer. Like on Instagram - and how to be authentic! w/ Esther Kazungu & Maeve SherrylWhat does it take to become a successful influencer in today's digital landscape? In this Yespisode, the Yes Girls, Claire and Akumu, dive into the vibrant world of social media influencing, exploring the highs and lows of this captivating career path.Remember that this is Season 5, which means there is only one guinea pig, one challenge, and two fantastic experts.____Timestamps for Specific Segments:(00:00) Introduction: Saying Yes to Influence(02:30) Meet the Experts: Maeve Sherryl & Esther Kazungu(05:10) Kazungu's Influencer...
2023-06-2345 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New42. Being happy is the best revenge - always! w/ Jason Phillips & Faith NyoikeAre you happy? What's your "Bliss Blueprint"? And are you happy with yourself? By yourself? Or in life? And how does one even know if or when they are happy? Plus, what is true happiness anyway?Remember that this is Season 5, which means there is one guinea pig, one challenge, and two experts.For this unique YES challenge, Akumu was the one to step up to the plate, alongside two amazing guest experts. This episode is an invitation to reflect on your relationship with...
2023-06-0945 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New41. Do you like your makeup look? Blink twice for help! w/ Savina Mercy & Sharon AchiengDo you wear makeup every day or ever? That's the question that brought this challenge to life. And for this Yespisode, it's Claire saying yes to learning the ropes, mostly because she rocks a natural look beautifully and gets professional makeup done only a few times a year if necessary.PS: You can watch this VIDEO DIARY of her masterclass on our YouTube channel before or after you listen to this audio episode.Remember, this is Season 5, which means there is one guinea pig, one challenge, and two experts...
2023-05-2637 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New40. I kneaded the dough, so I became a baker w/ Beldina Kirito JOnly one of the cohosts is called "Baker", but it's the other one that gets to be exactly that for this episode. Yup! Akumu said YES to doing baking with one of the best in the industry.Be sure to watch the video diary on YouTube.Unlike the other Season 5 challenges, this one only required one expert, as she is a force to be reckoned with.Whether she's baking up a storm in her kitchen for Beldina's Delicacies, filming a recipe video for her...
2023-05-1230 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New39. Coffee is proof that baristas love us and want us to be happy! w/ Ritesh Doshi & Martin MakauCoffee is life, right? Especially for Claire Baker, who, by the way, almost worships coffee and who is, for this episode, saying YES to learning barista skills and finding out a whole lot more about the details of this world-famous beverage.Be sure to watch the VIDEO DIARY as well!Similar to Season 2, only one of the girls is saying YES to each challenge, and uniquely, this Season features not just one but TWO experts. For this particular challenge, Claire had to learn as m...
2023-05-0151 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something NewS05 | E02 - Saying Yes To Learning Barista Skills With Martin Makau & Ritesh DoshiCoffee is life, right? Especially for Claire Baker who, by the way, almost worships coffee and who is, for this episode, saying YES to learning barista skills and finding out a whole lot more about the details of this world-famous beverage.Watch the video diary here: https://youtu.be/itxcjPryG5kSimilar to Season 2, only one of the girls is saying YES to each challenge and uniquely, this Season features not just one but TWO experts. For this particular challenge, Claire had to learn a...
2023-04-2851 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New38. Poetic justice: a rap mission w/ Juliani & Tonii VendettaAs the Season 5 debut, the Yes Girls say yes to learning how to rap. But actually, just one of them said YES to this challenge: Akumu.Watch the video log on YouTube after or before listening to this audio episode.Certainly the perfect way to start a season where each Yes Girl only does half of the challenges (similar to Season 2). But the unique thing this time though is that there are more experts for each challenge!You should know that Akumu went into...
2023-04-1442 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New37. Blip, bloop, blunder! A spectacularly pointless episode featuring breathtaking bloopers - YesticleThis is probably the most pointless episode you'll listen to from the Yes Girls. Apart from this other one, of course.For this under-10-minuter, Claire and Akumu say YES to exposing their studio mishaps, messes, and mayhem—and not just theirs but those of some experts, too.So yes, it's pointless, but you will definitely get a couple of laughs from it.Enjoy.****************If you enjoy the podcast, we love you so much! And we'd like to...
2023-03-0308 min
PodBreaks AfricaChallenges and Opportunities in the Podcast IndustryPodcast 'veterans', Akumu and Claire from Yes Girls podcast as well as Fecko from Surviving Eko, took a deep dive about their struggles as podcasters when they just started out.How they navigated these challenges. Myriad of opportunities in podcasting. What you should know about the intersection between technology and podcasting. Should you embrace AI as a podcaster?Listen in, get to know all of these and more in this episode.
2023-02-281h 14
The Afronversations PodcastEpisode 32 : Knock Knock, Guess Who#! @the yes girls podcast w/Akumu and ClaireWe have an awesome conversation with the Yes Gwooorls, The bubbly, Akumu, and Claire
We talk about about a bunch of crazy, serious, and funny Shit.
You don't wanna miss out on this episode, trust me.
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2023-02-261h 13
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New36. Truth or dare; or rather, truth or Yesiree! - YesticleFor this miniature episode or Yesticle, the Yes Girls, Akumu & Claire, play Truth or Dare, which they'd much rather call Truth or Yes! So in less than twenty minutes, who'll give in to the truth, and who'll give in to the spontaneous & daring Yes?Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel here. They say YES to exploring whether they've cried recently, their fears and failures, their skills are impersonations and whether they can beatbox.Here's a list of related episodes t...
2023-02-1713 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New35. Book club members in studio and reading between the lines - YesticleThe Yes Girls' book club is in studio for this Yesticle! Representing the large group of "yes girls" who make up the actual book club where this podcast was birthed, are Muthoni Thuo-Ngunjiri and Freyja Oddsdotir.Muthoni and Freyja join Akumu and Claire to discuss whether they are indeed yes girls, what they would like the originals to say yes to next, what they hope for the podcast in future and other nuggets of wisdom they share freely during the discussion.This is a mini episode also called a...
2023-02-0331 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New34. When I grow up...inspiring Yes People in Africa and beyond - YesticleYes People come in many shapes and sizes. And the ones, we mention here are some of the biggest ones the Yes Girls could think of. "Big" meaning "Inspiring x infinity*". Listen in to understand those references.You can also watch this on our YouTube channel here.This is a mini episode also called a Yesticle.Claire and Akumu discuss their definition of a Yes Person, and the two or more people who they think embody that exceptionally and why.
2023-01-2020 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New33. Yes-ing it up w/ Yes parents! A sassy inter-generational conversation - YesticleYup! Yes People, say hello to Yes Parents! This one's for the ages - literally! The Yes Girls sit down with one pair of the Yes Parents to ask some very important questions. For this mini-episode or Yesticle, as we call it, the Yes Girls, Claire Baker and Akumu Fiona are conversing with Claire's lovely parents, whom we call Mama and Papa Claire.This inter-generational discussion covers favourite Yes challenges, the ones that have had the biggest personal impact, the ones that would have been possible decades ago, the ones t...
2023-01-0633 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New32. Five months of Yes-capades: Doing, being, and learning almost like pros! - YesticleThis is also a video episode which you can watch on the Yes Girls YouTube channel here.___________________For this episode, or rather, mini-episode or (much rather) Yesticle, the Yes Girls, Claire Baker and Akumu Fiona lay out all their learnings, lifelong lessons, not-so-shocking disappointments, and unexpected missteps relating to the six Yes challenges completed for Season 4.They share what they've learnt from just a little over 5 months of doing, being & learning new things that they'd both (kind of) never done before. So i...
2022-12-1619 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New31. Kizomba with Kenya's Afro-Latin dance community - because life needs a little more hip motion!This is a big one! The Yes Girls say yes to doing kizomba! The perfect way to end Season 4!Quick correction: Angola is south of DRC and West of Zambia (not East, as said in the episode).It's worth noting that Akumu went into this challenge with Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue knowledge, while Claire went in with some Mexican and Kenyan" swaying of the hips".For this particular YES challenge, they each had to acquire the basic steps necessary for Kizomba both as beginners...
2022-11-1941 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New30. I support plant parenthood and I'm rooting for Nairobi Plant LoversFor this fifth episode of Season 4, the Yes Girls say "yes" to being plant parents, or rather, as Claire calls it, developing their green thumb or green fingers.One of them has some experience going in, albeit a traumatic one, and the other has (absolutely) none.For the challenge, they each had to acquire two house plants and effectively care for them for a 2-3 month period.The unique thing about this episode is that there isn't just one guest but a couple and...
2022-11-0440 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New29. That crypto investment was a 'coin toss'. Did it pay off?! w/ Erick Asuma Of Kenyan Wallstreet & Hisa AppFor the fourth episode of Season 4, the Yes Girls say "yes" to learning about cryptocurrency alongside Erick Asuma of Kenyan Wallstreet. They did this by taking two weeks to put in a bit of their own money in Bitcoin, the most well-known type of cryptocurrency to invest in.But to get this two-week challenge appropriately done, they needed to learn how to buy Bitcoin and open accounts with either Binance, Local Bitcoins, or Paxful. Akumu, on the other hand, opened an account with Coinbase. That means part of this challenge was about them staying...
2022-10-2257 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New28. CrossFit: Where every rep counts, especially the ones you'd rather skip! w/ Tanya Alvis & First Power FitnessFor the third episode of Season 4, the Yes Girls say "yes" to doing CrossFit! And you know how DOING challenges go - it's all about the sweat of getting down and dirty with something new, and boy, was this sweaty and NEW!But to get this challenge done properly, they needed to look for CrossFit "Boxes" near them and one such place that was happy to help was First Power Fitness, a world-class fitness facility & CrossFit gym, based in Nairobi. First Power offered the Yes Girls one month of full-access membership to learn the...
2022-10-0748 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New27. Exploring photography through a different lens: the picture-perfect challenge w/ Sam KaguoraFor this second episode of Season 4, the Yes Girls say "Yes" to learning photography! And not just any photography - phone photography or rather mobile photography.A LEARNING challenge means they had to do some theory then down and dirty with the practical aspect of taking amazing photos! This episode's guest expert is none other than Sam Kaguora. Sam (a.k.a Kagz) is a photographer, emcee, graphic designer, and actor.You might have seen his work on TV (e...
2022-09-0950 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New26. Not good at yoga. Sometimes, I feel like a poser w/ Nisha ParikhFor this first episode of Season 4, the Yes Girls say "Yes" to being yogis or better yet, yoginis! And since this is a BEING challenge, it meant taking charge of more than just a few yoga exercises, yoga poses or handling a couple of minutes of mindfulness meditation.A BEING challenge means so much more than that. And this one certainly did. It meant merging some not-so-obvious yoga benefits with some quite-obvious-yet-surprising meditation benefits into one. And all of that into a two-week-long 6 am practice that included not just any type of y...
2022-08-2638 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New25. Why settle for mandatory Yeses when you can have voluntary ones - YesticleIn this episode (rather, a mini-episode or Yesticle), the Yes Girls, Claire Baker, and Akumu Fiona are asking themselves the very question they ask so many others: "what have you said yes to recently?"From this, a couple of questions arise.Are they Yes Girls in the true sense of the phrase? Or are they only Yes Girls when it comes to this podcast's challenges and episodes?That's what they attempt to answer as they share things (both huge and small) that they've found...
2022-07-2918 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New24. It's our no-nonsense (pun possibly intended) No Girl! ― Freyja Oddsdottir - YesticleIn this episode (a mini-episode or Yesticle), the Yes Girls, Claire Baker and Akumu Fiona, are conversing with the Season 3 No Girl, Freyja Oddsdottir. Freyja was the Season's voice of reason, the no to the girls' yes(es), the challenger to their encouragers, and the wind beneath their wings.So in this one, you'll get to know a bit more about her, what she's about, how she met the Yes Girls, whether she is more of a Yes girl or No girl in her own life, and what she thought about the overall No...
2022-07-0832 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New23. Passionate affairs with unforgettable reads & pods — what we've read or listened to that changed us - YesticleIn this episode (rather, a mini-episode or Yesticle), the Yes Girls, Claire Baker and Akumu Fiona, are doing a mini-book club. It pays ode to their larger book club, where they discuss books and podcasts and where they were conceived a little over three years ago.In this one, they discuss the best books they have read or listened to over the years, plus those they'd want to recommend. They also name-drop their top podcast recommendations.Listen in if you are shopping for some fantastic reads and listens!
2022-06-2435 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New22. Convincing you that a convincer can be convincing to another convincer - YesticleIn this mini-episode or (what they like to call) Yesticle, the Yes Girls, Claire Baker and Akumu Fiona attempt a new kind of challenge. The challenge of convincing each other to take on a new challenge. The rules? This new challenge needs to be something that one of them has said "Yes" to many times over, while the other has mostly said "No" or "Maybe". So, in this quick discussion, they touch on the worldwide phenomenon that might or might not be the famed Shondaland series called Bridgerton; they...
2022-06-1019 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New21. Yes, yes, maybe?! I don't no! Can you repeat the question? - YesticleIn this mini-episode or (much rather) Yesticle, the Yes Girls lay out all their learnings, lifelong lessons, not-so-shocking disappointments, and unexpected missteps relating to the six Yes challenges completed for Season 3.They share what they've learnt from just a little over 3 months of doing, being & learning new things that they'd both never done before. So, in essence, this episode is about looking back at a season in which they both said "yes" to doing standup comedy, with guest expert Brian/Ibrahim Onjoro, founder of Nairobi Comedy Club; learning how t...
2022-05-2730 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New20. If you want to be a DJ, you better start from scratch! w/ Andy Young (Candy Andy)In this final one of Season 3, the Yes Girls say "yes" to DJing! For this DOING challenge, they attempted to step into the shoes of their favourite DJs (and maybe even their worst) and they did this with absolutely zero prior knowledge.Their attempts were driven by the fact that they both thought they knew better or hoped to become better than those who they feel do the DJing craft (and their audiences) wrong.And so, they took on the challenge for a week!...
2022-04-2943 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New19. Activism: where being "woke" means doing more than just the bare minimum! w/ Boniface MwangiIn this fifth episode of Season 3, the Yes Girls say "yes" to their most challenging "being" episode yet! They both say "YES" to being activists.But what exactly does being an activist mean? What does it entail, and what are some types of activism? The Yes Girls explore answers to all of these questions, including why activism is important, how to be an activist on social media, and if anyone can be one.So for this challenge, the girls had one week to step into the shoes of activists...
2022-04-1750 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New18. Welcome to sonic magic - a timeline of the mysteries of sound engineering & design! w/ Peddo BrianIn this fourth instalment of Season 3, the girls say "yes" to a highly technical and sort-after 21st-century skill! For this LEARNING episode, they attempt to step into the shoes of someone highly skilled. They both say "YES" to learning sound (audio) production. Psst! Sound engineers, watch out!But wait! Is it really sound production they got up to? Or was it sound engineering? Or sound design? Let's unpack that, shall we?Sound engineering is the branch of engineering in which professionals work on the technicality of sound and mainly...
2022-04-0141 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New17. Not disorganised; just some chaos away from being perfectly organised! w/ Toni CrowIn this third episode of Season 3, the Yes Girls say "yes" to something everyone who's anyone wants to get better at! This is a BEING episode, meaning they both say "YES" to being organised!But what exactly does it mean to "be organised"? Because it is such a broad topic?! Well, they each approached it from different angles depending on an area of their lives that they thought seriously needed help in terms of organisational tips, tricks or systems.Akumu decided to tackle the question of "how to organise...
2022-03-1848 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New16. Just trying to make cents of money management w/ Lydia ElimIn this second episode of Season 3, the Yes Girls say "yes" to something they've both never done before very consciously. They both say "YES" to learning how to manage their money better!They have never really sat down to think about the money mindsets that control how they handle their money, and how that affects their overall money management skills. So for this episode, they reflect and share how they found themselves managing money as children, teenagers, students, and even as mini-adults in their 20s!Joining them both in...
2022-03-0434 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something NewWhat's the deal with these "Yes Girls" anyway?!? (Trailer)Tired of playing it safe?The Yes Girls Podcast dares you to say "YES" to stepping outside your comfort zone.Your audacious guides on this wild journey are Akumu Fiona and Claire Baker - two Nairobi-based wanderlusters, affectionately known as the 'Yes Girls'.This bi-weekly documentary-style Kenyan podcast is a rollercoaster of (mis)adventures and YEStifications ranging from the thrilling to the downright outrageous. Get ready to be inspired, entertained, and maybe even a little terrified.
2022-03-0403 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New15. Remember when we tried stand-up comedy? Yes, that was the punchline! w/ Brian OnjoroIn this first instalment of Season 3, the Yes Girls say "yes" to something they've both never done before! They both say "YES" to doing stand-up comedy!They are both natural comedians in their own right(s), but doing it professionally in front of a live audience (of half strangers) as the final challenge makes this one of the most challenging "YESes" they've ever agreed to.So for an entire week or so, their job was to research, i.e. spend hours watching stand-up comedy on YouTube, laughing at and...
2022-02-1844 min
The Grants Podcast - KCThe Yes Girls!!!!I had a blast talking to The Yes Girls; Akumu and Claire on the pod. COVID and the internet tried to stop the reggae but we made it! Check out their podcast https://anchor.fm/yesgirlspodcast and you will definitely become a YES GIRL/BOY.
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2022-02-1141 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something NewS02 | E08 - Get To Know The Yes Girls As They Explore Answers To These Questions: Who Are They? What Do They Do? What Do They Like or Hate? | With Claire Baker & Akumu FionaIn this episode, or rather, mini-episode or Yesticle, the Yes Girls, Claire Baker and Akumu Fiona lay it all out on the table. They share who they are; what they like about podcasting, being podcasters or the podcasting life; what they like or hate, general; and what they do when they are not saying yes to doing, being & learning new things they've never done before.
Remember that this mini-episode sits right at the end of Season 2 where one of the girls learnt how to draw a human face, did pole dancing, did social media management, became...
2022-02-0418 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New14. You think you know us... until you don't - YesticleIn this episode, or rather, mini-episode or Yesticle, the Yes Girls, Claire Baker and Akumu Fiona lay it all out on the table. Because- how well do you really know them?For this one, they each share who they are; what they like about podcasting, being podcasters or the podcasting life; what they like or hate, general; and what they do when they are not saying yes to doing, being & learning new things they've never done before.Remember that this mini-episode sits right at the end of Season 2, where...
2022-02-0418 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New13. We came, we saw, we conquered & were conquered! - YesticleIn this episode, or rather, mini-episode or Yesticle, the Yes Girls, Claire Baker and Akumu Fiona lay it all out on the table. They share what they have learnt from 3 months of doing, being & learning things they'd never done before.They look back at Season 2 where one of them learnt how to draw a human face, did pole dancing, did social media management, became an online tour guide, learnt about clean energy and became a self-help addict - alongside a guest Yes girl or boy from the podcast's audience and friends.
2022-01-2317 minYes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something NewS02 | E07 - Everything We Learnt From 3 Months Of Trying New Things (Doing, Being & Learning) With Claire Baker & Akumu FionaIn this episode, or rather, mini-episode or Yesticle, the Yes Girls, Claire Baker and Akumu Fiona lay it all out on the table. They share what they have learnt from 3 months of doing, being & learning new things they'd never done before.
They look back at Season 2 where one of them learnt how to draw a human face, did pole dancing, did social media management, became an online tour guide, learnt about clean energy and became a self-help addict - alongside a guest Yes girl or boy from the podcast's audience and friends.
In...
2022-01-2117 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New12. Is it self-help or just shelf-improvement?! w/ Melissa Mbugua & Josephine KarianjahiIn this final instalment of Season 2, Claire says yes to being a self-helper, or rather a self-help book addict or enthusiast - something Akumu has been completely obsessed with for more than a decade!So along with specially-invited guests & honorary Yes Girls for this challenge, Melissa Mbugua & Josephine Karianjahi (both directors at Africa Podfest), Claire set out to choose a school of thought under the self-help genre, and figure out how to live by it for an entire week! All three girls had to check self-help books, self-help podcasts a...
2021-12-2435 minYes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something NewSaying Yes To Being A Self-Help AddictIn this final instalment of Season 2, where the Yes Girls certainly changed things up a bit, one of them is the resident expert while another is saying "yes" to something they've never done before! Just like in the other five episodes specific to this season.
For this episode, Claire says yes to being a self-helper, or rather a self-help addict or enthusiast - something Akumu has been completely obsessed with for more than a decade!
So along with specially-invited guests & honorary Yes Girls for this challenge, Melissa Mbugua & Josephine Karianjahi (both directors...
2021-12-1635 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New11. Best believe I clean up nice - energy-wise! w/ Laura OmbokIn this episode, as in all episodes of Season 2, only one Yes Girl takes on the challenge while the other becomes the resident expert or "know-it-all"! For this episode, Akumu says yes to learning about clean energy - something Claire is very knowledgeable about and has been for years now, both in a personal and professional capacity.So along with Laura Ombok (Instagram: @lauraombok), the honorary Yes Girl for this challenge (& PR extraordinaire), Akumu set out to learn about clean energy in general, the science behind it, its benefits, and how it translates to...
2021-12-1239 minYes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something NewSaying Yes To Learning About Clean EnergyIn this episode, as in all episodes of Season 2, the Yes Girls change things up a bit! Instead of both of them doing something they've never done before, only one of them takes on the challenge while the other becomes the resident expert or "know-it-all"!
For this episode, Akumu says yes to learning about clean energy - something Claire has been very knowledgeable about for years now, both in a personal and a professional capacity.
So along with Laura Akinyi, our honorary Yes Girl & PR extraordinaire, Akumu set out to learn about clean...
2021-11-2639 minYes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something NewSaying Yes To Being An Online Tour GuideIn this episode, as in all episodes of Season 2, the Yes Girls change things up a bit! Instead of both of them doing something they've never done before, only one of them takes on the challenge while the other becomes the resident expert or "know-it-all"! For this episode, Akumu says yes to being an online tour guide i.e. becoming an expert of a certain place and bringing others along for the journey via HeyGo! This is something Claire has been doing for a while now and she sounds eager to introduce Akumu to it.
For this...
2021-11-1232 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New10. Not lost; just giving my people an extended virtual tour w/ Adhiambo AgoroIn this episode, as in all episodes of Season 2, only one Yes Girl takes on the challenge while the other becomes the resident expert or "know-it-all"! For this episode, Akumu says yes to being an online tour guide i.e. becoming an expert on a certain place and bringing others along for the journey via what used to be HeyGo.com!This is something Claire had been doing for a while and she was quite good at it! As an expert at hosting HeyGo Tours, she was great at giving some much-needed online tour...
2021-11-1232 min
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2021-10-301h 51Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something NewSaying Yes To Doing Social Media ManagementIn this episode, as in all episodes of Season 2, the Yes Girls change things up a bit! Instead of both of them doing something they've never done before, only one of them takes on the challenge while the other becomes the resident expert or "know-it-all"! For this episode, Claire says yes to doing social media management i.e. posting like a maniac & growing her account! She tries her hand doing social media influencer tactics for 2 weeks, under the guidance of Akumu. An interesting addition to this challenge is our guest Yes Boy and Girl - Max and Maria...
2021-10-2947 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New9. Not antisocial, just very social... media! w/ Maria Langat & Max Vajra JamesIn this episode, as in all episodes of Season 2, only one Yes Girl takes on the challenge of saying Yes to learning social media management while the other becomes the resident expert or "know-it-all"! Yup, Claire says yes to ideally posting like a maniac & growing her account for two long weeks.What this means is she tries her hand doing social media influencer tactics for that period, under the guidance of Akumu whose day job and hobby allow her to do this without too much agony.The best part...
2021-10-2947 minYes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something NewSaying Yes To Doing Pole DancingIn this episode, as in all episodes of Season 2, the Yes Girls change things up a bit! Instead of both of them doing something they've never done before, only one of them takes on the challenge while the other becomes the expert or "know-it-all"! For this episode, Akumu says yes to take on a pole! Yes, a pole. She tries to learn some pole dancing moves under Claire's guidance. An interesting addition to this challenge is the guest Yes Girl - Kate Ladash, who also joins the pole dancing class. Listen in for the fears, trepidations and triumphs of...
2021-10-1533 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New8. We started pole dancing for the 'flex' appeal! w/ Kate LadashIn this episode, where the girls say "yes" to pole dancing, things are a little different, like they are in all of Season 2! Instead of both doing something they've never done before, only one takes on the challenge while the other stands in as the expert or "know-it-all"! For this one, Akumu says yes to doing pole dancing! She learnt some pole dancing moves under the guidance of Claire - who offers great pole dancing lessons - by the way.The guest Yes Girl - Kate Ladash (Instagram- @kateladash...
2021-10-1533 minYes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something NewSaying Yes To Learning How To DrawIn this first installment of Season 2, the Yes Girls change things up a bit! Instead of both of them doing something they've never done before, only one of them takes on the challenge while the other becomes the expert or "know-it-all"! In this episode, Claire decides to take on portrait drawing with the guidance of Akumu. An interesting addition to this episode is a Guest Yes Boy - Akumu's nephew, Jayden, who also takes on portrait drawing. Listen in to the fears, trepidations and triumphs of both of them.
Find everything referred to on the episode here:
2021-10-0333 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New7. Don't draw conclusions; face them with finesse! w/ Jayden OtienoIn this first episode of Season 2, the Yes Girls change things up a bit! Instead of both of them doing something they've never done before, only one of them takes on the challenge while the other becomes the expert or "know-it-all"!For this episode, Claire decides to take on portrait drawing with the guidance of Akumu who shows her the step-by-step process of how to draw a human face. An interesting addition to this episode is Guest Yes Boy - Akumu's nephew, Jayden Otieno, who also takes on portrait drawing.
2021-10-0333 minYes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something NewSaying Yes To Learning How To DrawIn this episode - the first one of Season 2- the Yes Girls shake things up a bit! In Season 2, they are not both doing, being or learning something new. Only one of them is! This means the other one is an expert or a know-it-all in the topic or skill! For this first installment, it is Claire who sits in the Learner's seat and embarks on the epic journey of learning how to draw (not just anything, but) faces - something that Akumu accepts "expert" status for. As a nice plot twist this Season, the Yes Girls are...
2021-10-0132 minYes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something NewSaying Yes To Doing TikTok Dance ChallengesIn this special episode, the Yes Girls say yes to their toughest challenge yet! “Special” because it is also a video episode - and for good reason! Claire and Akumu attempt something that you must see. Something that made them feel really old considering they are both (old) millennials. For this one, they say yes to doing TikTok dance challenges! They watched, practised and were absolutely battered by the complexities of two local dance challenges and one brutal international one.
They got some much-needed mentorship from creative extraordinaire, Alvaro Daza (Instagram: @alvdaza). Listen in t...
2021-09-0145 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New6. Doing TikTok as millennials is like riding a bike – except the bike is on fire! w/ Alvaro DazaIn this special episode, the Yes Girls say yes to their toughest challenge yet! Claire and Akumu attempted something that makes them feel really old considering they are both (old) millennials.For this one, they say yes to doing viral dance challenges or rather, TikTok dance challenges! They watched, practised and were absolutely battered by the complexities of two local dance challenges and one brutal international one. They uploaded them on TikTok and as Instagram Reels (and eventually deleted them-- sorry! and you are welcome!).
2021-09-0145 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something NewSaying Yes To Learning How To CodeThe Yes Girls have never ever coded in their lives. Or have they? Well, the thing is, they have never really coded an entire website from scratch. Or rather a semblance of a website. So they got some help and advice from Joseph Murgor of MobiDev who suggested that they focus on HTML and CSS which are a good place to start. Listen in to hear about their experiences and Joseph's tips for anyone hoping to get started with coding.
Here are the two websites the girls coded:
https://yes-girls-ef8589.netlify.app/
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2021-05-2852 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New5. Ninety nine problems, and learning coding ain't one! w/ Joseph Murgor of MobiDevThe Yes Girls have never coded in their lives. Or have they? Well, the thing is, they have never really coded an entire website from scratch. Or rather a semblance of a website. So they got some help and advice from guest expert Joseph Murgor of MobiDev who suggested that they focus on HTML and CSS which are a good place to start.So off they went to learn how to code online for free on various websites and apps. Joseph also offered coding tips for beginners or for a...
2021-05-2852 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New4. Be a proton ― stay positive! w/ Sophorn BanThe Yes Girls thought they were pretty positive people until they said yes to being positive, day in, day out, every living, breathing moment, for an entire week.Did they find a new appreciation for the little things? Can you make yourself happier by just telling yourself to be positive? How important is positivity or positive thinking? And how can you stay positive in life even in negative situations? Find out in this episode featuring special guest Sophorn Ban, a Spiritual Medium, originally from Cambodia. Find her on Instagram vi...
2021-05-1457 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New3. In high spirits! "Sip, sip, hooray!" w/ mixologist Patrick WilsonThe Yes Girls have taken on a challenge with a twist...a twist of lemon! For this episode, they are saying yes to 'doing mixology'!For this Yes Challenge, Claire and Akumu are trying to master the world's most popular cocktails and mocktails and impress some thirsty guests.The guest for episode 3 is Patrick Wilson, a development professional and mixology aficionado based in Nairobi, who shares what it means to be a mixologist, the best way to learn mixology, and gives the Yes Girls some expert advice on mixology...
2021-04-301h 01
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New2. Honestly, it's all Greek to me! w/ Tage KrarupThe Yes Girls really will say yes to some of the toughest things you can think of just so that they can 'do, be, or learn' something new!For this episode, they immerse themselves in learning Greek! It is also one of the world's oldest languages, and also famously, one of the most difficult! Can you really learn a new language by yourself? How much can you learn in just three weeks? -especially when it's Greek for beginners?For Claire and Akumu, the million-dollar q...
2021-04-1554 min
Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New1. Lettuce turnip the beet and go vegan! w/ Amanda ScovilleIn this first episode of The Yes Girls, Akumu and Claire say 'yes' to being vegan for a week. Over seven (actually eight) days of a fully plant-based diet, they kept a food diary and a video/audio diary to share with you the (energy) highs and lows of their experience. But they don't just share their own experiences; they consult research, explore theories and medical findings, and consult life-long vegans to educate, inform and entertain all you budding Yes girls and boys!Listen to...
2021-03-3054 min