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The Cre8 PodcastMaxine Wabosha - I'm just going to become an engineer | Ep. 010Maxine Wabosha is a well-known Kenyan content creator and influencer, host of A Letter to My Younger Self podcast, and founder of Safari Bags.On Season 2, episode 2, Wabosha shares why she chose to pursue content creation despite pursuing a degree in engineering. She also shares how she shifted in 2020 due to the pandemic. She started her podcast, A Letter to My Younger Self, following a suggestion from her manager. In the same year, she started her first business, Bosh Drip, which is no longer operational. After, she started Safirii Bags, which she plans on making...
2024-10-2246 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfChoose Yourself š Kitt KiarieContent creator, Kitt Kiarie, recalls how being in a manipulative and controlling relationship taught her to advocate for herself and for other women.
But first, a message from 13-year-old Kanyi who reminds us all to cherish the time we get to spend with our loved ones.
2023-12-2142 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfKeep Doing You š Yvonne OdhiamboRenown fashion designer, Yvonne Odhiambo recalls familial challenges she faced after her father passed away; and how she's had to hustle from a young age to eventually build her business.
Also included in this episode is TK (Tamara Kahai) who encourages her younger self to be intentional with everything sheĀ doesĀ inĀ life.
2023-12-1831 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfFight All The Way š Ed WainainaVisual and mural artist, Ed Wainaina opens up about the struggles that he faced after his parents divorced and his mother passed away.
Also included in the episode is a message from Sharonne Yobera to her younger self: be patient with yourself, trust yourself, and trust in God that youĀ willĀ makeĀ it.
2023-12-0727 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfFind Joy in the Small Things š Sue MueniSue Mueni, the founder and CEO of SUED Watches, looks back at her humble beginnings and how she wishes she would have taken the time to appreciate her childhood and upcountry living, before being thrust into adulthood.
But first, a message from Faith Waruguru who assures her 19-year-old self that regardless of what you may be going through at the moment, healing is possible.
2023-11-3056 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfDo Less And Live More š Cedric NzomoContent Marketer Cedric Nzomo - aka The Growing Father - known for his Instagram platform that highlights the journey of fatherhood, shares about the three lessons he wished his 23-year-old self would have known: learn to listen, lie less, & love more.
Also in this episode is wellness content creator, Jayne Kisia with a message to her younger self: "Know who you are. Have your own solid foundation - or you'll find yourself bending and adjusting to what everyone else tellsĀ youĀ toĀ be."
2023-11-231h 10
A Letter To My Younger SelfHave the Audacity to Dream šPatricia KihoroThis week on LMTYS we have 'multipotentialite', Patricia Kihoro. She's a singer, actress, radio host, TV presenter, content creator, improv comedian, event curator, and so much more.
Patricia drops by LTMYS to talk about working through self-doubt, naturing all her gifts as a multipotentialite, and finding her tribe.
Also featured in this episode is Ryan Muita who reminds us to always be proud of ourselves and to never give up onĀ ourĀ dreamsĀ
2023-11-171h 02
A Letter To My Younger SelfValidate Yourself š Fidel ShammahSinger, song writer, and performer, Fidel Shammah (aka Charisma or Luhya Heat) narrates how he learned to validate himself; to be proud of where he is from; and to pay attention to the people who showĀ upĀ forĀ him.
Also included in this episode is a message from Sharon Muthoni who assures her 16-year-old self that what may seem like the worst days can turn out to be the bestĀ blessingsĀ š
2023-11-0948 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfExpress Your Feelings š Muchiri MikeSinger and content creator Muchiri Mike opens up about his childhood; learning express his feelings; and not letting the noise of other's opinionsĀ affectĀ hisĀ senseĀ ofĀ self.
But first, a message from Brian Warugu to his younger self: keep strong and don't let anyone or anything in life pressure you. Do it forĀ theĀ memories.
2023-11-0243 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfLearn Acceptance š Victor PeaceWe're back! Welcome to S4. This season we get to hear not only from each episode's guest; but from some of YOU, the LTMYS squad.
In this episode, content creator and tech Manager, Victor (Peace) Karanja, who tells us how he learned acceptance when he didn't get a chance to resolve things with his dad before he passed; and how his mum inspired him to dream big.
But first, a message from Anne Kabare who reminds us to always believe in yourself.
2023-10-2637 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfBe Your Own Biggest Fan š Azziad NasenyaContent creator and media personality, Azziad Nasenya, shares about dreaming big and having ambitions of stardom from a young age.
2023-06-3032 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfSee Healing As a Journey š Ayan KaranjaWabosha sits down with her friend, Ayan Karanja, to talk about her healing journey from adolescent traumas and mental health crises.
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This episode contains conversations about sexual assault, depression, and suicide, which some people may find upsetting
If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or has concerns about mental health, please see the following resources to find help:
Kenya
Befrienders Kenya
0722 178 177
info@befrienderskenya.org
Global Resources
https://faq.whatsapp.com/1417269125743673
2023-06-221h 06
A Letter To My Younger SelfValue Yourself š Lydia K.M.Award-winning podcaster, Lydia K.M. invites Wabosha to her home to chat about healing childhood wounds and learning how to value herself.
2023-06-0846 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfTrust In Your Abilities š The Dapper BrotherMuriuki Kagiri, AKA - The Dapper Brother, opens up about how he's built his brand while navigating uncertainty, imposter syndrome, and unexpected plot twists in his life.
2023-06-0240 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfSpeak Up When It Matters š Esther KazunguEsther Kazungu reflects on how her journey in digital activism begun and learning to prioritise herself and her dreams.
2023-05-251h 03
A Letter To My Younger SelfDonāt Be Afraid To Ask Help š Shiksha AroraAward-winning anchor and TikTok star, Shiksha Arora, talks about how losing her job at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic forces her to learn how to ask for help when she needs it; and sets her on a new path that changes her life for the better.
2023-05-1856 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfKnow Your Worth š Dennis KaruriMakeup artist, Dennis Karuri, opens up about discovering strength and healing after experiencing trauma.Ā
2023-05-1238 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfTurn Inward š Ayomar AtienoDancer and choreographer Ayomar Atieno talks about how turning inward has helped her in her journey to self-awareness, vulnerability, and expressing her true self.
2023-05-0448 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfBelieve in Yourself š Cris NjokiCris Njoki, Founder and Creative Director of IKOJN, opens up about how she navigated through life after losing her mother at a young age.
2023-04-2747 min
The SquadWishing You A Merry Christmas šHey Squad!The year is finally coming to an end and all I can say is wow, what a year it has been I feel like it had a pretty slow start for me in the beginning and then blinked and suddenly we are in was December. So hopefully I am the first one to wish you guys a Merry Christmas and happy 2023!WHERE IāVE BEEN I've been a bit MIA on here but in case you missed my resent trip to South Africa you can catch up on some of the hi...
2022-12-2000 min
The Afronversations PodcastEpisode 11: The Salva Kiir story, Charlene Ruto, Maxine Wahome, Hustler Funds and KOT ShenanigansWe talk about what's currently trending on Twitter and why K.O.T. is a force to reckon with.
Also, guess who has a major crush on Maxine Wabosha
Well, you'll find out more about these crazy stories in this episode.
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2022-12-151h 02
A Letter To My Younger SelfStay The Course š Georgie NdiranguGlobal Moderator and Former Broadcaster, Georgie Ndirangu, reflects on how he stayed the course and didnāt give up, even while going through difficult times navigating his personal life and his career.Ā
2022-11-2456 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfLearn From It All š Joy KendiContent creator, Joy Kendi, talks about the difficult moments that taught her patience, discipline, and helped her grow as she turned her hobby into a full-time business.
2022-11-1747 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfHold on Tight š NgartiaWriter, actor, and director, Ngartia, reflects on his journey in theatre and the life lessons heās learned along the way.Ā
2022-11-111h 48
A Letter To My Younger SelfDon't Lose Yourself š Pinky GhelaniMedia personality, Pinky Ghelani, opens up about the events in her life that have taught her to choose to focus only on the people, situations, and things that are good for her well-being.
2022-11-0347 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfBe Supportive š Ben Cyco & Wanjiru NjiruContent Creators Ben Cyco and Wanjiru Njiru of The Joyride Podcast reflect on how they have affirmed and supported each other over the years.
2022-10-2756 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfTake Up Space š Tatiana KaranjaPhotographer and content creator, Tatiana Karanja, talks about her journey to self-love.
2022-10-1334 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfCherish Your Family š Eli MwendaEliās letter to his 17-year-old self
Content creator and businessman, Eli Mwenda, recounts going from a rebellious teenager to gaining greater appreciation for his family.
2022-10-1054 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfLive In The Moment š Karun MungaiKurunās letter to her teenage self
Award winning musician, Karun Mungai, reflects on her journey from a teenage star to redefining herself in adulthood.
2022-10-1050 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfEmbrace Who You Are š Foi WambuiFoiās letter to her 13-year-old self
Award winning actress and TV presenter, Foi Wambui, overcomes childhood insecurities and discovers her passion in the most unusual way.
2022-10-1036 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfDon't Doubt Your Strength š Safia AbdiSafiaās letter to her 8-year-old self
Wabosha is reunited with her former classmate, Safia Abdi, to talk about Safiaās experience with FGM and how she found the courage to speak out against the practice.
2022-10-1046 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfSay Yes To New Opportunities š Winnie OkothWinnieās letter to her 18-year-old self
Olympic weightlifter Winnie Okoth reflects on how her refusal to conform to societal norms opens unexpected doors for her on a global scale.
2022-10-1034 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfStay True To Yourself š Chimano WillisChimanoās letter to his 9-year-old self
Award-winning musician, Willis Chimano, discusses his transition from an awkward and shy boy, to a man who celebrates all the things that make him different.
2022-10-101h 00
A Letter To My Younger SelfInvest in High-Quality Friendships š Wanda GichuruWandiaās letter to her 20-year-old self
Entrepreneur, Wandia Gichuru, reflects on the decision-making year in her life that shaped much of who she is today.
2022-10-1043 min
A Letter To My Younger SelfBe Intentional š John-Allan NamuJohn-Allanās letter to his 24-year-old self
Award winning journalist, John-Allan Namu, talks about how the conflicts he experienced in his 20s lead him to be more intentional and compassionate in his personal and professional life.
2022-10-101h 00
A Letter To My Younger SelfTrust The Process š Maxine WaboshaWaboshaās letter to her 17-year-old self
Maxine Wabosha, content creator, business woman, and host of A Letter to My Younger Self introduces the podcast and talks to her 17-year-old self about being surprised to be thrust into the limelight and what sheās experienced in her life since leaving high school.
2022-10-1020 min
The SquadExciting things are happening!Hey Squad,Happy New Month! Letās start with affirmations for the month of October:Everything I desire is flowing towards me effortlessly.Everything is energy aligning itself.Everything is happening for me.I am being aligned to my greater purpose.October will be a month of unexpected blessings, breakthroughs, and abundance.WHAT IāM LOOKING FORWARD TOI usually leave what Iām looking forward to for the end of my newsletter updates, but I just couldnāt wait to tell you!! I have b...
2022-10-0500 min
The SquadNew Month, New AffirmationsHey Squad, Long time no newsletterā¦ Happy New Month!!Here are some affirmations for the month of September: I love myself and I feel at home within my body.I am meant to be here, to do great things, and experience life to the fullest. I am ready for the miracles and abundance that are making their way to me now. I will choose to know in my heart that everyday gets better and better. I will settle for nothing less than magic in my li...
2022-09-0100 min
The SquadIt's my birthday month!Hey Squad,Happy New Month! Itās finally Gemini season and what has been killing me are all the memes about Geminis. Iām definitely relating to all of them and Iām super duper excited for my birthday month!! šš¾WHERE IāVE BEENThis week I got to attend the launch of my friend Linda Jennaās salon, Jeav Beauty Parlour. Itās located on the second floor of Viking House in Westlands. I love that itās a salon where you can get your makeup done and one thing about Linda is that she will do...
2022-06-0600 min
The SquadThe Squad beat me at Game Night!HeyĀ Squad!I just want to start off by saying a huge, huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the second edition of the Slay Squad Game Night! In case you guys didnāt know, I actually donāt set the questions myself, so I was able to participate and play ā and let me tell you guys for a fact, The Squad does not play. Despite it being my own Game Night, I appeared nowhere close to the top!WHERE IāVE BEENThis past week I got to tick Samburu off my 2022 b...
2022-05-2300 min
The SquadHappy New Month š¼Hey Squad,Long time no newsletter, but I feel like itās still early enough in the month to wish you guys a Happy New Month! Ā Soā¦ Happy May! š¼This past week I had been really, really looking forward to the Rema concert. I even had my yellow outfit (if you know, you know)! But, heh! It was capital H for hectic. But we still managed to make the most out of it. Shout out to everyone who I met there!WHERE IāVE BEENLast week I got the chance to attend...
2022-05-0900 min
The SquadTicking items off my bucket listHey Squad,Happy new week! Iām back again with another favoriteās list!Actually, now that I think about it, maybe we should come up with a cute name for this series. Do feel free to leave a comment down below and let me know if you have any suggestions!The best thing that happened to me this last weekā¦ well, actually, Iām not sure if itās the best thing, but itās the most exciting thing that happened - hands down was going bungee jumping. It was quite the experience...
2022-04-2500 min
The SquadGetting back into the swing of thingsHey Squad!I hope you are all well!I really, really enjoyed my stay in Malindi, but I have to admit that my favourite thing that happened this week was getting to come back home into my own bed, my own space. Hotel room beds are really awesome, but nothing beats the feeling of getting into your own bed.WHERE IāVE BEENAfter all the swimming in Malindi, my nails were damaged! I had to take a trip to Phoina Nail Bar where we did an olive oil treatment on my...
2022-04-1100 min
The SquadMy latest trip to MalindiHey Squad,The best thing that happened to me this week, was definitely getting to go to the beach! I have enjoyed my enourmous pool time plus creating time to get amazing content for you guys! I canāt wait for you to watch my Malindi vlog šWHERE IāVE BEENThe most exciting place that I have been this week is MSO in Malindi town, where they take recycled plastic and turn them into handbags. The bags have really cute designs and itās such a great way to take care of our envir...
2022-04-0500 min
The SquadWhat I've Been Up ToHey Squad!Iām back again with another update. The best thing that happened this week was definitely getting to hang out with my family over an all you can eat buffet. It was a lot of love and laughter all around. I think itās what I needed to fill my cup for the week.Keep reading below for more updatesā¦WHERE IāVE BEENLast week I attended two events: the first was Phoina Beauty launching their first retail store. As usual, my outfit arrived 30 minutes before the event š But I reall...
2022-03-2800 min
The SquadMy (New) Weekly RoundupHey Squad!I hope you are keeping well and that the month of March has been kind to you all! I want to start sharing a few of my favourite things with you guys on this platform. And to kick us off Iām going to start with my favourite thing for this week, which hands down has to be the Bosh Drip shoot that we did for our new swimwear collection. I really loved styling all the pieces on the models and also seeing the entire creative process come to life. I canāt wait...
2022-03-2100 min
The SquadHappy Valentine's Day!Hey Squad!Happy Valentineās Day! In whatever way you choose to spend today, I hope that it is one full of love and joyĀ šP.S. - here is a little sneak peak of a recent floral themed shoot that I did, to give you all the Valentineās Day vibes you need today.Ā Lots of love,Wabosha Maxine This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wabosha.substack.com
2022-02-1400 min
The SquadMerry Christmas šHey Squad,Just wanted to quickly drop by to wish you guys a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 2021 moved by so, so fast and we did so many projects ā and I want to say a huge THANK YOU for all the support that youāve shown me this year, and I canāt wait to create more in 2022 šš¾Lots of love,Wabosha Maxine This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wabosha.subs
2021-12-2400 min
SDGs & MeThe Future of Work :Digital Content CreationThe World of work has drastically changed. Many people are rethinking what skills are actually important and new jobs are coming up due to digital age. In this episode, I interview Wabosha Maxine who is a digital content creator in Kenya. She talks about her journey and gives tips on how to navigate in the digital content creation world.
2020-07-2220 min
Anti-Social: Tech Talks & Nerdy JokesDoes Body Shaming Apply to Men? And Other Social Media SinsIn this second part of the He vs She episode, we have our 6 individuals putting the spotlight on the modern social media man.
From sliding into DMs to shamelessly comparing women based on their looks, we asked the guys the difficult questions. As a comeback, the guys had one question for the ladies, does body shaming apply to guys?
Big thanks to our guests: Content creator, Maxine Wabosha and TikTok creator, Laura Oluoch.
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2020-06-1529 minAnti-Social: Tech Talks & Nerdy JokesWhat is it Like Being a Woman On Social Media?In this episode of He vs She, we put 6 individuals into one recording with the aim to understand women's experiences on social media.
Whether it's on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or Twitter, it is no doubt that young Kenyan women outnumber men in use and time spent on social media. But that does not mean that the sailing has been smooth.
We had a conversation with content creator Maxine Wabosha, TikTok creator Laura Oluoch and social media growth marketer Mimi Wandia on how the social media journey has been for them.
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2020-06-0126 min
WAKUBWA WEDNESDAYSLIDING INTO DMs, KENYAN YOUTUBERS WE'D DATE (NATALIE TEWA, WABOSHA etc) DEJAVU &PAST LIVES THEORY, SOCIAL MEDIA EFFECTS w/TONY NGIGE - WAKUBWA WED EP4Wagwan #TeamMiquelon.Ā
Welcome to the 4th Episode of Wakubwa Wednesday. The best and most entertaining show on Kenyan airwaves meant to inspire and entertain you, hosted by the one and only, *DRUM ROLLS*, WAKUBWA MIQUEL.
So Tony and I randomly decided to do the CHEAPEST MUKBANG !!! It was just a random video Idea when were just chilling and having a good time. Here we talk about sliding into girls DMs, Attractive Kenyan YouTubers we would love to date i.e. NATALIE TEWA OMG!!! Wabosha Maxine, Foi Wambui & Tracy Wanjiru and others.Ā
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2019-06-051h 02