Konversations with Kui

Konversations with Kui

Konversations with Kui is a safe space for hard truths and radical vulnerability, where we have real conversations about the lives we're living. It is an intimate podcast that holds space for candid, nuanced, and often-unspoken conversations among mature African women and men—both on the continent and in the diaspora. Through dialogue and reflective solo episodes, Dr. Kũi Mũraya invites listeners to explore themes of identity, freedom, faith & spirituality, family, love, grief, parenthood and more; with honesty and vulnerability. This podcast is Kũi's personal offering—her way of ushering in a new season of life with intentionality, softness, and truth. This podcast marks a milestone: a bold step into a phase where she fully embodies her voice, holds space for others, and amplifies alternative narratives in African adulthood and womanhood. Kũi seeks to build a global community centered on the authentic and vulnerable stories of Africans; fostering a culture where no topic is too taboo for open, honest discussion.

  1. Sep 30

    Moving Through This World As A Disabled African Woman - S2 | E2

    What does it mean to navigate womanhood for women with disabilities? In this episode of Konversations with Kui, our host Dr. Kũi Mũraya is joined with two phenomenal women – Juliet Awuor and Jane Theuri. Together, they have an honest and deeply human conversation about disability, womanhood, relationships, motherhood, identity, representation, confidence, and inclusion. Both Jane and Juliet openly share their lived experiences as women with disabilities, challenging stereotypes and discussing the realities of work, quality of medical care, love, motherhood, stigma, accessibility, and belonging. This conversation is about seeing women with disabilities as whole people - not as limitations, tragedies, or problems to be fixed. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it. Remember to subscribe to Konversations with Kui for more honest and candid conversations. Special gratitude to the African Women Development Fund (AWDF) – Voices of Our Movement Podcast Initiative for funding this episode. Stay tuned for Episode 3, premiering on 14th October 2026. Connect with us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konversationswithkui/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@konversationswithkui X: https://x.com/KonvoWithKui "Grown conversations for grown people."

  2. Sep 16

    When Work Becomes An Unsafe Place - S2 | E1

    In this first episode of Season 2 of Konversations with Kui, our host Dr Kũi Mũraya shares a deeply personal experience on what happens when the workplace you once thrived in becomes a source of emotional and mental exhaustion? Kũi opens up about her personal experience with workplace bullying and the difficult decision to leave a job she had once found meaningful. She reflects on the power dynamics that can make workplace bullying difficult to name or challenge, her experience as a Black African woman, and the complicated ways race, gender and power can shape our experiences at work. In this solo, Kũi shares how this experience gave her the courage to choose self and how leaving a toxic workplace gave her the space to rest, heal, rediscover her creativity and begin imagining a different path. If you have ever experienced workplace bullying, felt trapped in a toxic work environment, or struggled to walk away from something because of the security it provided, this conversation is for you. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it. Remember to subscribe to Konversations with Kui for more honest and candid conversations. Stay tuned for Episode 2, premiering on 30th September 2026. You can also connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konversationswithkui/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@konversationswithkui X: https://x.com/KonvoWithKui YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KonversationswithKui "Grown conversations for grown people."

  3. Apr 1

    Rooted In Gratitude - S1 | E12

    In this deeply reflective final episode of Season 1 "Rooted In Gratitude", Dr. Kũî Mũraya shares her journey of starting this podcast in 2025, embracing uncertainty, and choosing to begin before everything felt "ready." She opens up about healing her inner self, reconnecting with her purpose, and shifting from a life of performance to one rooted in being, feeling, and authenticity. This episode explores powerful themes, including the courage to start before you feel ready, self-healing and inner child work, and challenging societal expectations placed on women. It also reflects on honoring your body through rest and intentional living, practicing gratitude daily, and finding joy as both an act of resistance and self-care. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Kũî touches on navigating grief, resilience, and hope in difficult times. Kũî also reflects on her Kenyan heritage, generational strength, and the resilience passed down through the women who came before her, reminding us of the power we carry within. You can also stay connected with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konversationswithkui/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@konversationswithkui X: https://x.com/KonvoWithKui Thank you for being part of Season 1. "Grown conversations for grown people."

  4. Mar 18

    Redefining Masculinity In The 21st Century - S1 | E11

    What does it really mean to be a man today? In this powerful episode of Konversations with Kui, our host Dr. Kũî Mũraya sits down with poet, writer, and healthy masculinity advocate Onyango Otieno (Rixpoet) to unpack the realities of masculinity in the 21st century. From childhood trauma and societal conditioning to mental health, patriarchy, and emotional suppression; this conversation goes deep into how men are shaped, and how they can begin to heal. In this conversation, they explore how patriarchy harms both men and women, why many men struggle with emotional expression, the link between trauma, violence, and masculinity and what healthy, mature masculinity can actually look like. Onyango shares his personal journey from growing up in a violent environment to choosing a different path and invites men to question what they've been taught about power, identity, and relationships. This is an invitation to unlearn, reflect, and redefine what it means to be a man today. You can contact Onyango via his Instagram account @rixpoet You can also stay connected with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konversationswithkui/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@konversationswithkui X: https://x.com/KonvoWithKui "Grown conversations for grown people."

  5. Mar 4

    "Strong" Is Not Our Only Identity - S1 | E10

    What does it really mean to be a "strong African woman" and what does it cost us? In this deeply honest and intimate episode of Konversations with Kui, our host Dr Kũî Mũraya is joined by powerhouse communications strategist Winnie Gor for a vulnerable conversation on identity, burnout, boundaries, and redefining strength. Together, they unpack how the expectation to always "hold it together" can quietly lead to exhaustion, hyper-independence, and loss of self. Winnie reflects on saying "I am done being strong" and what it looks like to make space for rest, softness, asking for help, and shared responsibility without guilt. This episode explores the hidden cost of the "strong African woman" narrative, burnout, boundaries, rest as self-care, letting go of hyper-independence and learning to receive support, and redefining strength to include vulnerability, gentleness, and community. You can contact Winnie via her Instagram account (@winnie_gor) Connect with us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konversationswithkui/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@konversationswithkui X: https://x.com/KonvoWithKui "Grown conversations for grown people."

  6. Feb 18

    The Courage to Rest - SI | E9

    Episode 9, "The Courage to Rest" is a deeply reflective episode on choosing to pause in a world that glorifies burnout, over-productivity and busyness. In this intimate solo reflection, our host Dr. Kũî Mũraya opens up on taking an intentional career break, what led her there, the fear of becoming "irrelevant," and the profound lessons that emerged when she finally listened to her body, mind, and spirit. This episode explores why rest is not laziness but an act of self-honour, healing, and resistance. From unlearning toxic work conditioning and redefining identity beyond professional titles, to navigating ego, scarcity mindsets, and external pressure, this reflection invites us to reconsider what a meaningful, joyful, and sustainable life can look like. Drawing on personal experience, this solo encourages us to be rooted in stillness, self-care, and alignment. Whether you're feeling exhausted, burnt out, questioning your relationship with work, or simply longing for permission to slow down, this episode is a gentle reminder: you are allowed to pause. Rest is self-care! Connect with us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konversationswithkui/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@konversationswithkui X: https://x.com/KonvoWithKui "Grown conversations for grown people."

  7. Feb 4

    Millennial Auntie Meets Gen Z Nieces (Part 2) - S1 | E8

    What happens when a Millennial auntie sits down with her Gen Z nieces for an honest conversation about womanhood, identity, beauty, and generational pressure? In this heartfelt and light-hearted episode of Konversations with Kui, host Dr Kũî Mũraya is joined by her two Gen Z nieces, Nikki Gachanja and Wambui Kimari, for an intimate intergenerational conversation exploring what it truly means to be an African woman across generations. Across a 20-year age gap, they unpack: How womanhood is defined across generationsBalancing feminine and masculine energyBody image, beauty standards, and the impact of social mediaColorism, body positivity, and the lingering effects of colonial beauty idealsThe unique pressures faced by African and Black womenGen Z vs Millennial stereotypes, and what each generation can learn from the otherThis episode blends radical vulnerability, wisdom, humor, and lived experience, creating a safe space for honest conversations about the lives women are actually living. Whether you're Gen Z, Millennial, or somewhere in between, this conversation invites reflection, healing, and deeper understanding across generations. Connect with us on our socials: Instagram:   / konversationswithkui   TikTok:   / konversationswithkui   X: https://x.com/KonvoWithKui "Grown conversations for grown people." 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow for more candid conversations.

  8. Jan 21

    Millennial Auntie Meets Gen Z Nieces (Part 1) - S1E7

    In this heartfelt and honest episode of Konversations with Kui, Dr Kũî Mũraya sits down with her two Gen Z nieces (Nikki Gachanja and Wambui Kimari) for a powerful intergenerational conversation. Across laughter, vulnerability, and deep reflection, they explore what it really means to be an African woman across generations. From family roles and birth order to healing the inner child, generational trauma, love, identity, and evolving traditions, this episode unpacks what has changed, what has stayed the same, and what each generation can learn from the other. Together, they reflect on their generational differences while growing up in African families, navigating responsibility as firstborns and lastborns, the emotional realities behind family stereotypes, and why Gen Z are more intentional about healing, boundaries, and emotional honesty. This is a light-hearted yet deeply meaningful conversation about womanhood, family dynamics, generational healing, African traditions, identity, and love, told through the lens of lived experience, compassion, and mutual respect. If you've ever wondered how generational experiences shape how we love, heal, and show up in family and relationships, this episode is for you. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this conversation, dropping on February 4th 2026. Connect with us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konversationswithkui/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@konversationswithkui X: https://x.com/KonvoWithKui "Grown conversations for grown people."

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Konversations with Kui is a safe space for hard truths and radical vulnerability, where we have real conversations about the lives we're living. It is an intimate podcast that holds space for candid, nuanced, and often-unspoken conversations among mature African women and men—both on the continent and in the diaspora. Through dialogue and reflective solo episodes, Dr. Kũi Mũraya invites listeners to explore themes of identity, freedom, faith & spirituality, family, love, grief, parenthood and more; with honesty and vulnerability. This podcast is Kũi's personal offering—her way of ushering in a new season of life with intentionality, softness, and truth. This podcast marks a milestone: a bold step into a phase where she fully embodies her voice, holds space for others, and amplifies alternative narratives in African adulthood and womanhood. Kũi seeks to build a global community centered on the authentic and vulnerable stories of Africans; fostering a culture where no topic is too taboo for open, honest discussion.

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  • Creator
    Konversations with Kui
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Konversations with Kui
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