6 episodes

Tokea is a Swahili word which simply means to show up. In this podcast we show up to talk about issues we experience, especially as Kenyans in the Diaspora to be able to connect, vent and most importantly learn from each other. Tune in and pull up to the conversations.

Tokea Let's Talk About It Sylvia Wandahwa

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Tokea is a Swahili word which simply means to show up. In this podcast we show up to talk about issues we experience, especially as Kenyans in the Diaspora to be able to connect, vent and most importantly learn from each other. Tune in and pull up to the conversations.

    Show Up

    Show Up

    It's summer time in the United States of America and the weather is warm, if not blazing hot. Wherever you are in the world, thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. I'm excited to kick off season 2 and catch up with you all.

    Sound credit:
    Open my Eyes by Angeloh
    Happy by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud

    • 2 min
    Serving the US Army as First Generation Ghanaian

    Serving the US Army as First Generation Ghanaian

    My guest today goes by the name Israel Mensah. Join Israel and I as we discuss his journey serving one of the world's most powerful military forces, the Unites States Army. In addition to being in the army, Israel serves his community back in Ghana through a nonprofit known as Digital Wave that aims to bring technology applications to children in his hometown. He is also a partner at a business known as MSJ Tax & Accounting LLC.

    Sound credit:
    Promises by Brightraay Music 
    Happy by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud

    • 15 min
    Build Your Community

    Build Your Community

    Have you ever heard the saying that the people around you will determine the quality of your life?  Trust me...your crew, fam, or clique will add color to your life. So I hope you take the time to build a net worth (kind of like your treasure) of people. Nothing is as precious as having a community to support, uplift or simply entertain you through the phases of life. In the meantime, don't forget to join the Tokea podcast community by subscribing and simply following our Instagram page @tokeapodcast to connect.

    Sound Credit
    Tribe by Jidenna
    Happy by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud
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    • 4 min
    Love with Confidence

    Love with Confidence

    There is something about being confident especially when it comes to love. My Ghanaian sister, Mrs. Confidence Tedeye, shares what her love language is, finances while dating, the qualities she wanted in a partner, online dating & boundaries. She is a testimony that you can find true and genuine love no matter where you are.

    Sound Credit
    Great is Your Love by The Walls Group
    Happy by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud
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    • 19 min
    Therapy. For real

    Therapy. For real

    Aaaam, therapy? As an African in the Diaspora, you know if you mention the word therapy to your family or friends back at home they will wonder what's going on. Join me, Sylvia Wandahwa, your host together with my friend Miriam Nyangau as we discuss what therapy is and why decide to do it.

    Sound Credit
    Grace by Kierra Sheard
    Happy by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud
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    • 18 min
    Why go abroad - America

    Why go abroad - America

    Let's talk about going abroad, specifically coming to America. Or as we Kenyans like to say, majuu! Join me, Sylvia Wandahwa, your host together with my friend Mike Amkaya as we discuss about why we chose to leave our beloved country Kenya to come to the United States of America.

    Sound Credit
    Sam Sozela Gidess Chalamnda 2020 - Linny Hoo african rythms Grandpa (c) Namadingo
    Happy by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud
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    • 15 min

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