Yes Girls Podcast Akumu & Claire

Parenting 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 girls in the studio is a Yes Girl in her own right, founder of Hadithi Collective, producer and host of Mama Tales Podcast (Instagram: @mamatales), and (as the girls like to call her) a certified "motherhood expert."

Sally Kuria (Instagram: @sallymugure) is here to offer her insights and wisdom on what motherhood means/has meant for her, what it means to be a parent, how to manage stress as a new mom, how she finds time for self-care and personal interests as a busy mom, mom guilt, what it is, and how to overcome it, what it meant to return to work after maternity leave, how to involve fathers, what present fatherhood means, how to interact with kids (whether yours or not), and how to balance motherhood and relationships.

The parenthood journey is a beautiful, transformative experience, but it also comes with challenges and unexpected turns. Listen in to discover what this can mean for you now or in the future when you say "yes" to being intentional about it.
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Important resources:

Find out about the Mama Tales Podcast here:
https://mamatalespodcast.com/

Listen to the Mama Tales Podcast here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5ppCEBc7Zw3OjPtgLiRzZa?si=a5e9f01f65014340

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This 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 heard from Claire and the chuckling male producers in the background.

You'll then be whisked away into a second reading of Shakespearean proportions. It's a diary entry so eloquent it could rival the works of a Medieval Bard.

So grab your snacks and join this crazy ride through the trials and tribulations of a millennial teenager.

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Important resources: 

The online diary and personal journal app Akumu mentions can be found here:
https://penzu.com/

The gratitude practice Claire mentions is from the Being Yogini episode:
https://afripods.africa/episode/i-m-not-too-good-at-yoga-some-da/73d9c04f-b8c1-4d1a-b220-421afc72ac55

Complementary Yesticles to listen to next:
https://afripods.africa/episode/you-think-you-know-us-until-you/23eca0d0-afd5-4bc5-b2ce-820733ceb928
https://afripods.africa/episode/yes-yes-maybe-i-don-t-no-can-you/90d1f961-b239-4f31-a996-6d966f6cb386
https://afripods.africa/episode/a-yes-odyssey-exploring-inspirin/3e67c5df-7eb3-49d1-9329-ccf2854f4f06

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Buckle 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 are stewed in this fiery yet friendly battle of the sexes.

So tune in if you fancy men vs. women debates, beautifully worded opinions, hilarious banter, and a few surprises along the way.

Time to settle the score—who will emerge victorious in this gendered clash of perspectives?
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Important resources:

Follow & subscribe to Mantalk here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ManTalkKe
https://open.spotify.com/show/1EsytM7Glx3WVZ7zUD5ZhA
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mantalk-ke/id1541453976?uo=4

Find Mantalk on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/mantalk.ke/

Scenes from the recording of this episode at Snowball Industries:
https://youtu.be/LK38gqItoSU?si=XG3phcpYOY71W5Bb
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0DwTrUoHS2
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C40asKLopvX/
https://www.instagram.com/p/C4-nVRYIg-5/

Find Oscar Koome on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/oscar_d_koome/

Find Eli Mwenda on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/elimwenda/
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This 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 back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

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Yes Squad! It's mini episode i.e. yesticle o'clock once again. For 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?

First up, imagine stepping into someone else's shoes, quite literally! They dove headfirst into the unknown by swapping roles and embracing the chaos of being each other. Let's just say it was a wild ride!

And then came the culinary chaos! Saying 'Yes!' to being a chef meant facing off against their culinary fears, from flambe disasters to soufflé meltdowns (in their own heads). Gordon Ramsay would've had a field day with their kitchen anxieties!

Then, things got a little more melodious as they tackled the daunting task of learning a musical instrument. Spoiler alert: they pulled some strings.

Next, they embarked on a journey of inclusivity by saying 'Yes!' to learning sign language. Let's just say that communicating with their hands opened up a whole new world of expression!

Oh, and who could forget their stint in the world of PR? From crafting the perfect press release to mastering the art of persuasive writing, they discovered that there's a whole lot more to PR than meets the eye. Talk about spin doctoring with style!

Last but not least, they tackled the ultimate fear for most humans on this earth: public speaking. Armed with courage and a healthy dose of "ah-counter" fright, they took to the podium and embraced the power of their voices. Who knew stuttering through speeches/panels could be so empowering?

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.

Stay tuned for more adventures, more learnings, and of course, more 'Yes!' challenges coming your way in Season 7. Until then, keep saying 'Yes!' and keep living your most epic (mis)adventures yet!

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Get ready to face your fears head-on with the Season six finale of the Yes Girls Podcast alongside your hosts, Claire and Akumu. For this one, the girls say yes to public speaking with the best experts in the game. And all of this became possible after they serendipitously found themselves in the right room at the right time.

While they were busy prepping another Yes challenge related to the public (i.e. Public Relations) at Baraza Media Lab, they stumbled upon a Toastmasters International meeting and right there, with a brilliant stroke of luck, the final piece of this challenge's puzzle fit right in.

Claire and Akumu then proceeded to Yes-fully ambush the leader of that lucky and extremely talented group, none other than Japheth Musau, the District Director for East And Central Africa. Japheth was gracious enough to invite them into the meeting and offer them tips for their public speaking engagements later that week at an Afripods/Baraza Media Lab event.

Like all other Season six Yeses, this was meant to be a one-day challenge. But joining an unplanned club meeting on a Tuesday evening and being an actual public speaker on a Thursday evening makes up a day, right? Right!

So, whether you're a seasoned speaker or someone who breaks into a cold sweat at the mere thought of addressing a crowd, join them as they say yes to embracing the power of their voices and transforming fear (and filler words) into confidence, one sound bite at a time!

Yup! It's your lucky day! From understanding the fear of public listening to mastering the art of captivating an audience, this episode is packed with eye-opening revelations and practical advice. You'll get quick insights about public speaking anxiety, everything you need to know about Toastmasters International, effective communication skills & presentation skills, simple public speaking techniques, and the tricks of impromptu speaking.

You'll be so ready for that next speech, we promise!

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Important resources: 

Learn more about Toastmasters and find a club near you here:
https://www.toastmasters.org/

Find out about the official Toastmasters Club Meeting Roles here: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/club-meeting-roles 

Follow Japheth Musau here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/japhethmusaudtm/

Check out photos from the Afripods Panel Event at Baraza Media Lab

Discover more about Baraza Media Lab here: https://barazalab.com/

Learn more about Afripods - an Africa-focused podcast hosting platform, here: https://afripods.africa/

Follow the official judges of this challenge i.e. the people who rated the girls' efforts:
@jessylesley, host of @techtalkafrika
@cikunyaga, host of @thewheelspinpodcast
@dorris_wanyagia, host of @itprickeditsarose 
@trixieokello, host of the Africa Dialogues podcast
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