Beyond Comfort Zone

Wanjiku

Welcome to Beyond Comfort Zone — your first chilling spot! This is a space for real, candid conversations on growth, mental health and wellness, music, lifestyle, and the vibe of becoming. A place where we slow down, reflect, and return to ourselves. For too long, many of us have downplayed our accomplishments, shrunk ourselves, and moved through life disconnected from our power. That ends here. This podcast is your reminder to stop self-sabotaging, reclaim your voice, and step fully into the best version of you Keep going, growing and Glowing with ease! Thank you for choosing this space.

  1. 5d ago

    Budgeting is a Channel of Abundance- Financial Literacy 101

    Welcome to Beyond comfort zone Season 3 Episode 38 'Budgeting isn't about restriction, it is a direct channel of abundance.' In this episode of Beyond Comfort Zone Podcast by Wanjiku, we are opening up a real, raw, and transformative conversation about financial literacy, mindset shifts, and what it truly means to step into abundance while learning financial literacy. There are so many incredible resources, tools, and templates out there created by brilliant minds in the financial space—like Susan Wanjiku, whose work and templates have been such an inspiration and guide on this journey. While templates offer incredible structure and value, what truly unlocked budgeting for me was going back to basics: putting pen to paper, writing down expenses,investments,Fun and entertainment and checking the nitty gritty' of my finances and building a deep, personal connection with my money- Oh and Loving my money, and allowing it to love me as it wants to. So, what does budgeting as a channel of abundance really mean?Budgeting is fundamentally about clarity - knowing where your money is coming from, where it is going, and whether you are utilizing and receiving as much as you truly deserve. It allows you to swim in abundance because it creates complete awareness. When you know your numbers, you can recognize when you are being underpaid or under-valued, Living below or above your means and giving you the clarity and power to explore your full potential, advocate for higher pay and self pay, and expand your capacity to receive. In this episode, we explore: What we're learning about Budgeting : Knowing your inflow and outflow so you can direct your wealth with intention. Finding Your Flow: Honoring tools like Susan Wanjiku’s templates, and any other helpful budget apps and content resources shared widely while embracing pen and paper if that’s where your personal breakthrough begins. The Shift from 'Believing' to 'Knowing': Grounding yourself in certainty that Abundance is my birthright. Unlocking Higher Potential: Realizing when you're living below your capacity and opening the floodgates to earn and receive more. Overcoming the Fear of Success: Recognizing that stepping into your blessings creates space for everyone else to step into theirs. 💡 Shoutout & Inspo: Hustle sasa incubator passion to profit program 2023 ft Anase(Probably spelling this incorrecttly to be updated once i find her page) Foundation and Olivia Ambani, Susan Wanjiku’s budgeting tools and templates, My Childhood friend and financial advisor Patricia Arori, My colleague Frank, The podcast Financially Incorrect- The books Rich dad poor dad- Ivy Oyori my former colleague- she has a really dope podcast on financial literacy! And many more!!! Nyinyi ni wale wasee. 🎧 Guest Episode Spotlight: Money Wise featuring Patricia (Certified Financial Advisor) on Beyond Comfort Zone Podcast by Wanjiku.https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Cq8jO9mC6DVA81de6G8wA?si=afbb335b962f4515 📲 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms. Would you love a yap session about Abundance and Budgeting? Let us know in the comment section or reach out to us on our social media platform _Beyondcomfortzonepod by wanjiku or/and email us for any inquiries at Beyondcomfortzonepod@gmail.com cc Florencewanjiku354@gmail.com Thank you for your time! Im your host Wanjiku and This is Beyond comfort zone podcast by wanjiku. See you on the next one.

  2. Oct 25

    A 2026 Team Building Event Recap at Twin Rivers Tigoni( Hillarious Storytime))

    Welcome to Beyond Comfort zone Podcast Season 3 Episode 37. This week was full of creative sparks, sketching sessions with the kids, and deep reflections on how much we are all craving genuine, wholesome human communities. In this episode of Beyond Comfort Zone Podcast by Wanjiku, I reflect on our recent team building adventure at Twin Rivers in Tigoni. I share what it took to push past fear and try new activities (with a massive shoutout to the amazing person who encouraged me!), the thrill of winning a competitive game, and how I fell completely in love with quad biking—definitely adding a quad bike to the wishlist! Thank you to everyone who brought such incredible energy, warmth, and good vibes to the event. 📹 Watch & Connect: Full video footage and highlights from the event are already posted across our YouTube channel and all our social media platforms! 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Spotify: Beyond Comfort Zone Podcast by Wanjiku Apple Podcasts: Beyond Comfort Zone Podcast by Wanjiku YouTube / Digital Platforms: Beyond Comfort Zone Podcast by Wanjiku Have you ever tried any of the activities shared in the episode? If you would love to connect on Event reviews or listen to our previous team building events you can get them on all platforms! Connect via our social media platforms and email us at beyondcomfortzonepod@gmail.com cc Florencewanjiku354@gmail.com. Enjoy Cheers and see you on the next one!

  3. Oct 18

    Customer Service Week 2026!

    Welcome to Beyond Comfort zone Season 3 Episode 36: Customer Service Week 2026! What does customer service look like when it’s rooted in self-love, healthy boundaries, and authentic human connection? In this high-energy, deeply aligned episode, we dive into Customer Service Week 2026, the powerful theme of 'The Extra Mile' and how customer service isn't just a corporate buzzword- it's an everyday practice of kindness, presence, and overflow.**In this episode, we explore:** * **Pouring from Overflow:** Why worshiping and taking care of yourself first allows you to pour genuine kindness into others without burning out.* **Alchemizing Grief into Purpose:** Reflecting on navigating grief while on leave, experiencing beautiful customer service from others, and turning raw emotion into grounded power.* **Everyday Service & Genuine Appreciation:** How customer service lives in all of us - from our families, Proffessional settings to our local boda boda and mama mboga and your Landlord. Plus, practical ways to celebrate service teams beyond Customer Service Week (peer-to-peer appreciation, personalized thank-you notes, branded items, and active efforts to reduce burnout daily!). * **The 7 Cs of Customer Service:** Breaking down the exact framework to elevate client interactions, build true loyalty, and maintain excellence: * *Courtesy, Consistency, Convenience, Customer Service Strategy, Creating Communities, Clear Communication, and Complaint Handling.* * **Upcoming & Available Content:** A tease on our ongoing professional email writing series focused on **Conflict Resolution** (now expanding into a 4-part series on Substack!).* **Book Me:** Looking to elevate customer experience, communication, or conflict resolution in your organization or team? Details below on how to book a session Email us at Beyondcomfortzonepod@gmail.com cc florencewanjiku354@gmail.com### 🔗 Links, References & Bookings: * **Featured Series:** * **Previous Episode Mentioned:** * A Series on Conflict Resolution and Professional Email Writing - ( Listen here) - Professional Email Writing & Conflict Resolution (Check out the Substack guide!)* **Work With / Book Me:** Interested in customer service training, communication workshops, or speaking sessions? Connect with me directly to schedule a session! Linkedin-https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-wanjiku-ba18881b0/ Email us at Beyondcomfortzonepod@gmail.com cc florencewanjiku354@gmail.com If you enjoyed this follow us on all our social media platforms wherever you're listening from and connect with so we can build a community of wholesome beings like you. Cheers and See you on the next one!

    Customer Service Week 2026!

  4. Oct 17

    10/10 Mazingira Day, Mindful Spaces & Opening up to Receive

    Welcome to Beyond Comfort Zone Podcast by Wanjiku Season 3 Episode 35! In this grounded and reflective episode, we sit down to talk about presence, energy, and what it truly means to be open to receive. We start off with soothing frequencies from Chantress Seba, setting the tone for grounding, stress relief, and honoring where we are today. We dive into: Energy & Presence: Celebrating our progress, holding space for both grief and joy, and learning to receive blessings even in spaces we are planning to transition from. Mindful Practices & Research: Unpacking the question "Is yoga demonic?", the importance of doing your own research, staying grounded, sitting in silence, and applying the "Let Them" theory to intrusive thoughts. Exciting Announcement: Beyond Comfort Zone* is now on YouTube Podcasts! Shoutout to all of you listening on all this podcasting platforms! Wewe ni ule msee! Mazingira Day & Kenya’s Holiday History: A conversation inspired by a moment with my brother- tracing the evolution from Moi Day to Huduma Day, Utamaduni Day, and now Mazingira Day (October 10th). Why our rich cultural holidays deserve their own separate celebrations, plus Kenya’s ambitious goal to plant 15 billion trees by 2032! Global Observances & Living with Purpose:Exploring other holidays celebrated on October 10th - from World Mental Health Day and World Homelessness Day to World Porridge Day and National Food Cake Day! Plus, a heartfelt reminder from World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept 10th) to choose life, raise awareness, and embrace your purpose.Remember: Motion is constant, you are your own number one cheerleader, and you are allowed to choose yourself every single day. 🌿✨- Links & References Mentioned: Music Intro: Chantress Seba Previous Episode Mentioned:What If the Life You Prayed For Is Already Here? (Rebuilding Discipline Without Burnout)** **Watch/Listen on YouTube Podcasts:** [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1fA82MDz3NhmVdqYv7ehjN?si=wGb7KJEeTACthaWiGik8WQ] Last Year's Mazingira Day Episode:[https://open.spotify.com/episode/2x8xPcx4ti2vAf5X55r1QW?si=xiQ0PHu7TmO8keqNfvjnkg] Beyond Comfort zone Podcast TRailer : https://open.spotify.com/episode/1t4t7zhhK0myPPexTUSzva?si=Dv_tby6ESfugQke_VjTaVQ - Keep celebrating You Everyday! If this episode resonated with you, feel free to subscribe, follow , share widely and put your notification bell so you get notified on our next episode. For collaboration, Connection and Inquiries reach out to us any of our social media platforms and reach out to us via email beyondcomfortzonepod@gmail.com cc Florencewanjiku354@gmail.com Keep Planting them trees and taking care of your environment. Happy Mazingira day 2026! Cheers and See you on the next one!

  5. Oct 8

    I put the fun in dysfunctional.

    In this episode, we’re going way beyond the surface. What starts as a look at how close our phones are compared to a good book turns into a full-hearted celebration of living life for you- not external expectations, and definitely not unsolicited opinions. From getting that post-run dopamine hit, loving the sweat, and going back to padel tennis, to dealing with body dysmorphia and standing firm in absolute self-love - this episode is a reminder that your body and your life belong to you. We talk about picking back up the creative projects we put on hold, making room for fun, making books easier to reach, and writing a narrative that external factors can't break. In this episode: ​Creation vs. Consumption: Reclaiming your attention (and putting books closer than your phone).​Movement for Joy: Why I run for the dopamine, the sweat, and the heart-racing feeling- not for anyone else’s standards.​Body Positivity & Self-Love: Shutting out external noise and loving the body that moves you through life.​Unfinished Projects & Pure Fun: Returning to what you paused and remembering why you started.​Creating Your Own Narrative: Doing you, unapologetically.Press play for an honest, energizing reset on self-love, movement, and making life fun again. If this resonated, feel free to follow, comment and put your notification bell so you get notified every time we drop an episode! Make it fun 💋 Shared in this episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FHWq4hkaBwDuuewLAMCby?si=1NgtWUBSSHqylvsLx7HykQ&utm_source=copy-link - The scrolling Syndrome Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JFsBDcLB6c7S1Kty3ZrWk?si=HGDetfLQRs261tXl7DO91A&utm_source=copy-link. - The Body Dysmorphia Episode Books shared in this episode Deliver us from Normal by Kate Klise To connect with us , reach out via our emails beyondcomfortzonepod@gmail.com cc florencewanjiku354@gmail.com

  6. Oct 6

    What If The Life You Prayed For Is Already Here? (Rebuilding Discipline Without Burnout)

    Welcome to episode 33 of Season 3 Beyond comfort zone podcast! You do not need to keep fighting for a reality that has already arrived. If you’ve been feeling burned out, scattered, or oddly tense- even after things start going right- this episode offers a grounding reset on how to rebuild discipline without slipping into perfectionism, pressure, or all-or-nothing thinking. In this episode, I open up about a season of forced slowing down, dealing with grief and a frustrating episode-editing setback, and navigating the emotional shifts of the Full Moon in Aries. If astrology or energy talk isn't usually your thing, here is the simple breakdown of what this energy actually means in real life: The Full Moon in Aries: A full moon always represents a moment of culmination- the peak harvest point of something you’ve been building over time. Aries is the fire sign of action, courage, and self-identity. When a full moon hits Aries, it shines a spotlight on your growth and asks: Who are you now that the chase is over?? Understanding Culmination: It’s the moment an effort reaches its natural completion. It’s the shift from striving to get somewhere to finally standing in the room you built. The Reality of Willpower: We often blame ourselves for lacking 'willpower' when we get exhausted. But willpower isn't an endless muscle- it’s a finite daily fuel tank. When you’re juggling school, work, and personal goals, relying on pure willpower causes burnout. True discipline isn't about forcing yourself harder; it's about building friction-free environments that support you. In this episode, I unpack: Why your internal nervous system can lag behind your external success-and why peace can feel uncomfortable when you’re used to surviving. Beating decision fatigue through simple evening/morning or short break-mindful routines that protect your mental energy. The' Minimum Viable Effort' rule and why discipline isn't about never skipping a day, but about never skipping two days in a row. How keeping tiny, micro-promises to yourself builds undeniable evidence for genuine self-belief. How to stop gripping your reality so tightly and give yourself permission to flow through what you’ve built. If you’re juggling work, study, creative ventures, and the pressure to hold it all together, tune in for a calmer, more sustainable way to stay disciplined while honoring your rest. Welcome and thank you for listening. Journal Prompts shared in this episode:- 1.Where in my life I'm i still operating in hustle mode even though the situation has already changed or stabilized? 2. What am i holding on to so tightly out of fear of loosing it and what would it look like to trust my capacity to hold it loosely instead ? 3. If i stopped planning the next phase for just 5 minutes today, what current win or answered prayer could i fully allow myself to feel and enjoy right now? If you enjoyed this, you will enjoy this episode on giving yourself grace while staying accountable:- https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VZFwu7u2frg2wNKJe2gPm?Episode shared here :- Topic Conflict Resolution:- https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VZFwu7u2frg2wNKJe2gPm?Remember to stay Grounded in who you're and Present Feel free to participate on the poll below and drop a comment, follow and share widely. Put the notification bell on to get notified every time we drop an episode. For business and collaborations reach out to us via email beyondcomfortzonepod@gmail.com cc florencewanjiku354@gmail.com Follow us on all our social media platforms to continue building this wholesome community. Cheers and see you on the next one !

  7. Oct 6

    Grief, Uncertainties, Manifestations, Merch & Gratitude: Losing is Actually Gaining

    Welcome to Season 3, Episode 32 of the Beyond Comfort Zone Podcast! In this episode, I reflect on a week filled with heavy realignments, deep vulnerability, and making peace with things beyond my control. When you get pushed to your edge, you realize there’s only one real choice left: to let go. This doesn't mean that you're done grieving- Grieving doesn't have a timeline- Its the first step to acceptance of what the reality is- It does not invalidate your feelings. We explore the truth that losing is actually gaining, and that when things come to an end, it’s not a failure- it simply means they have reached their completion. I also dive into what it takes to show up for new challenges-from recent driving classes to sports like padel tennis, roller skating, and skateboarding. Every new skill, game, or mobility tool humans create is ultimately a mental game. Hitting a ball, holding a racket, or navigating a vehicle requires raw discipline, body awareness, and absolute presence. Finally, I honor and pay homage to those who came before us- the ones who paved the way and made it just a little easier for us to learn, move, and grow today. I am deeply grateful. Thank you for listening. Make sure to follow, like and comment. Put your notifications bell on so you get notified every time we drop and episode. For business inquiries and collaborations email beyondcomfortzonepod@gmail.com cc florencewanjiku354@gmail.com. Check out our social media pages- BeyondComfortzonepod and Wanjiku________ Cheers and see you on the next one !

  8. Sep 26

    One more act of Choosing Yourself Before the World Blows

    Choosing Yourself Before the World Blows When being yourself starts to feel like a constant fight, the problem isn’t you- it’s the environment around you. Lately, I’ve been listening to Erykah Badu and The Alchemist’s collaborative album, Before the World Blows dropped in Aug 28 2026 - and all the teasers she put out, Watching Erykah's interview on Apple Music with Zane Lowe- and her poetic game of adding " One more ' thing' before the world blows" to everything- inspired the title for this episode: one more act of choosing yourself before the world blows. Set against a week that felt like an emotional roller coaster, I'm opening up about navigating uncertainty, exhaustion, and what it really means to keep choosing yourself when the spaces around you punish individuality. From the subtle strain of performative care to the false security of systems that preach support while causing harm, this conversation is a raw, grounded reflection on self-preservation, boundaries, and reclaiming peace. In this episode, we unpack: Why autonomy feels unsafe in unhealthy or restrictive environments How shrinking yourself to fit in fuels quiet burnout The vital difference between genuine support and performative care How to stay grounded and protect your energy when life feels loud and chaotic Reclaiming self-celebration, wholesome music, and women-led community as acts of resistance If a space makes it hard to simply exist as you are, it’s time to question the room- not your worth. Thank you f or Listening. Remember to Follow, leave a comment and collaborate with us via all our social media platforms _beyondcomforzonepod on Instagram. Email us at beyondcomfortzonepod@gmail.com cc florencewanjiku354@gmail.com Cheers and see you on the next one!

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Welcome to Beyond Comfort Zone — your first chilling spot! This is a space for real, candid conversations on growth, mental health and wellness, music, lifestyle, and the vibe of becoming. A place where we slow down, reflect, and return to ourselves. For too long, many of us have downplayed our accomplishments, shrunk ourselves, and moved through life disconnected from our power. That ends here. This podcast is your reminder to stop self-sabotaging, reclaim your voice, and step fully into the best version of you Keep going, growing and Glowing with ease! Thank you for choosing this space.

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  • Creator
    Wanjiku
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    138
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Wanjiku
  • Show Website
    Beyond Comfort Zone