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Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New

Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New

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Dive into a world where daring adventures, riveting stories, and life-changing moments are born from the simple act of saying 'YES'.

Your audacious guides on this wild journey are Akumu Fiona and Claire Baker - two Nairobi-based wanderlusters affectionately known as the 'Yes Girls'.

This bi-weekly documentary-style Kenyan podcast is a rollercoaster of (mis)adventures and YEStifications ranging from the thrilling to the downright outrageous.

By listening in (fair warning), you'll be inspired to challenge your limits, expand your horizons, hone new skills, and unleash your limitless potential, like the go-getter you are - even if life throws curveballs or doubts creep in.

It's time you unlocked the extraordinary power of YES and became your best self. So tune in today! Just scroll up and down and pick what tickles your fancy: buffet-style.

Yes Girls Podcast is ideated, scripted, and co-hosted by both Akumu and Claire. It is recorded and packaged in Nairobi, Kenya. Follow on all platforms: @yesgirlspodcast

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  • 79. The gr-8est hits: Time to process some yeses, guesses, messes, and successes - Yesticle

    79. The gr-8est hits: Time to process some yeses, guesses, messes, and successes - Yesticle
    Oct 10 2025
    Time to revisit the best and strangest moments from some gr-8 challenges! Join Claire and Akumu as they guide you through the Yeses, Guesses, Messes, and Successes of Season 8.They recap six odd yet profound Yes Challenges they stumbled into and share invaluable lessons and timeless wisdom gleaned from the six incredible guest experts.Timestamps(0:00) Introduction(2:32) Which Season 8 Yes challenge(s) would Akumu and Claire do again?(4:09) Let's play a game: Who's most likely to…..?(9:16) Which Season 8 challenge(s) excited them the most?(11:05) Why wellness and wellbeing are so important to Akumu(12:44) Why did "sex" join the Yes Girls' list of challenges after seven seasons?(14:01) What was the biggest Season 8 surprise?(15:10) What from Season 8 will stay with them the most?(18:23) OutroIn chronological order, this Yesticle touches on the following Season 8 Yespisodes:Episode 78: Saying yes to travelling like a millennial w/ Magunga WilliamsEpisode 77: Saying yes to hobbying like a gamer w/ Queen ArrowEpisode 76: Saying yes to knowing your body like an older woman w/ Maurice MathekaEpisode 75: Saying yes to being sexually awakened like a traditionalist w/ Harriet Chebet Ng'ok & Harriet's BotanicalsEpisode 74: Saying yes to finding fulfilment like a Gen X w/ Sieka GatabakiEpisode 73: Saying yes to living like you're plant-based w/ Leah NduatiThis quick mini-episode is your definitive reminder: stepping outside your comfort zone is always worth it! Listen for some tangible advantages of saying YES and trying new experiences.Got a thought, a challenge, or feedback? Don't just listen—DM the Yes Girls on Instagram, X, LinkedIn or TikTok, or drop a comment below. We can't wait to hear from you.Keep saying YES!_______If you enjoy the podcast, we love you! And we'd like to ask you to rate us on Spotify - it will only take a couple of seconds, we promise! If you listen to us on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to leave a brief review. We promise it will take less than a minute unless, of course, you have more to say. In any case, we appreciate you!Thanks in advance!_____________________For video logs, visit https://www.youtube.com/@yesgirlspodcast For blogs, visit https://yesgirlspodcast.com/ Feel free to follow us across these platforms:INSTAGRAM TWITTERLINKEDINTIKTOK
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  • 78. Bitten by the travel bug. Stories, lessons, delulu itineraries, and travel hacks to cure your wanderlust, millennial-style w/ Magunga Williams

    78. Bitten by the travel bug. Stories, lessons, delulu itineraries, and travel hacks to cure your wanderlust, millennial-style w/ Magunga Williams
    Aug 16 2025
    Are you an Akumu, Claire or Magunga type of traveller? Well, you'll find out soon enough. And whether you are a millennial or not, you've come to the right place.In this Yespisode, Akumu says yes to a challenge that many of us are intimately familiar with: dreaming about a dream destination and planning for it, even before your wallet is on board!With Claire listening in and learning alongside you, the Yes Girls explore the world of DIY travel planning, solo sojourns, and the ever-elusive dream travel lifestyle. This episode is packed with wanderlust wishes, stories, lessons, and travel hacks to help you cure your wanderlust, millennial-style.To help them navigate the modern traveller's landscape, they're joined by Magunga Williams (@themagunga), a renowned photographer, writer, and traveller. He'll share his expert advice on everything from finding authentic experiences and moving beyond the bucket list to why you might want to skip the out-of-continent trip and get to the real heart of a closer destination. For Magunga, travel isn't about ticking off items on a list; it's about seeing the world and documenting every unique moment.___Timestamps for Specific Segments:(0:00) Intro(6:05) Meet Magunga Williams & What Travel Means to Him(8:07) The Travel Planning Yes Challenge Set for Akumu (a Former Digital Nomad)(9:13) Akumu Describes Her Dream Escape Destination: Salvador(15:25) Akumu Talks About Her Delulu Dream Escape Pinterest Board(16:19) Are You a "Museum Person" When Travelling?(17:52) Group Travel Rule Number 1: Be an Independent Human(21:29) Decoding Millennial Travel: 3 Non-Negotiable Things You'd Pack(26:10) Being Pessimistic When Planning or Packing + Important Travel Hacks(30:14) Foodie Travel / Culinary Tourism: Are You a Foodie? (33:23) Stomach Issues, Food Poisoning & Being Food Adventurous?!(36:52) What is Your Definition of Adventure Travel?(39:32) To Really Know Someone, Travel/Hike With Them!(41:23) Layovers: Wait in The Airport or Leave The Airport?(45:07) Top Budget Travel Tips, i.e. Thinking Out of The Box(52:15) Magunga Rates Akumu's Delulu Dream Escape Efforts Out of 10(54:40) What Other Generations Can Learn From Millennials & Millennial Travel(57:44) Documentation (Taking Photos & Videos) vs. Being Completely Present (1:05:07) What is on Magunga's Bucket List & Why?(1:07:16) Decoding Millennial Travel: Final Rapid Fire Questions(1:11:13) Key Takeaways(1:13:35) What Magunga Has Recently Said Yes to(1:14:11) Season Bye-Byes & Outro___Whether you're a seasoned backpacker or just dreaming of your next getaway, this episode is packed with personal stories, honest advice, and varied insights into adventure travel and culinary tourism. Akumu even shares her "delulu itinerary" for a trip to Brazil, a journey filled with vibrant cultural immersion and rich cultural experiences.Tune in for a bold, healing, and radically honest conversation that reminds us all: you don't just deserve to travel. You were built to explore.____Important Links:Akumu's Dream Escape Pinterest Board for this Yes Challenge:https://pin.it/6cUnU3QQpFollow Magunga online:https://www.magunga.com/https://www.instagram.com/themagunga/Learn more about Salvador:https://visitbrasil.com/en/location/salvador-en/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53qpaG8Q2OA&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD____________________If you enjoy the podcast, we love you! And we'd like to ask you to rate us on Spotify - it will only take a couple of seconds, we promise! If you listen to us on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to leave a brief review. We promise it will take less than a minute unless, of course, you have more to say. In any case, we appreciate you!Thanks in advance!_____________________For video logs, visit https://www.youtube.com/@yesgirlspodcast For blogs, visit https://yesgirlspodcast.com/ Feel free to follow us across these platforms:INSTAGRAM TWITTERLINKEDINTIKTOK
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  • 77. We've Tekken it too far. Saying yes to fighting games, combos & esports w/ Sylvia Gathoni Wahome aka QueenArrow

    77. We've Tekken it too far. Saying yes to fighting games, combos & esports w/ Sylvia Gathoni Wahome aka QueenArrow
    Jul 25 2025
    Here's what happens when a complete newbie with zero hand-eye coordination says yes to Tekken 8 with the help of Kenya's top esports queen. One crazy Yes challenge, some wild combos, and an eye-opening Yespisode.For this one, Claire picked up a controller and threw herself into the high-speed, high-stakes world of fighting games, with Akumu spectating and silently (okay, loudly) judging from the sidelines. It was her first time doing a combo challenge: the kind where timing, strategy, and lightning reflexes are the name of the game.And guiding her through it all was Sylvia Gathoni Wahome, better known as QueenArrow (@thequeenarrow98) - a trailblazing Kenyan Tekken pro, content creator, Kenya's first Red Bull athlete, and Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 honouree.In this episode, Sylvia breaks down what it really takes to make it in esports, shares how she balances law school with pro gaming (yes, she's doing both), and offers advice to anyone thinking of entering the gaming scene.Along the way, this conversation weaves through the evolution of gaming to the vibrant global communities you can now join right from your console. It also touches on the challenges of being a young female in a male-dominated industry that wasn't built with Africa in mind, as Sylvia points out.Make no mistake: there's more to modern gaming than just flashy graphics.Today, it comes with real discipline and real money. Whether it's through livestreaming, influencing, or climbing the ranks in esports competitions, gaming today is serious business.___Timestamps for Specific Segments:(0:00) Intro(4:19) Meet Sylvia Gathoni Wahome aka QueenArrow(6:33) The Tekken Yes Challenge Sylvia Set for Claire(7:37) What Exactly is a Combo?(9:13) Claire's Experience With Video Games(11:24) Claire's Experience Doing This Yes Challenge(18:26) Do You Need a Coach as a Pro Gamer?(21:16) Are the Yes Girls Cut Out For Pro Gaming?(23:55) Sylvia Rates Claire's Efforts(26:05) Sylvia's Journey From Hobbyist to Pro Gamer(29:15) A Day in the Life of a Pro Gamer(31:29) What's the Hardest Thing About Pro Gaming?(33:51) On Sylvia Balancing Both Law and Pro Gaming(35:12) The Challenges of Being Both African and Female in Gaming(40:43) Sylvia's Advice for Anyone Who Wants to Get Started(43:09) Key Takeaways(45:22) What Sylvia Has Recently Said Yes to(45:59) Outro___Fun fact: The biggest entertainment industry in the world isn't big screen productions, music, or even TV. It's gaming - pulling in over $200 billion a year as of 2025. That's more than film and music combined.So if you're still thinking gaming is just for teens/tweens in basements, this episode might just change your mind. Claire gave it a shot. Sylvia rated her performance. And now it's your turn to press play.Important ResourcesFollow & learn more about Sylvia:https://www.instagram.com/thequeenarrow98https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenarrow98https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QueenArrowGaming Industry stats:https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/global-gaming-marketTekken 8:https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/tekken/tekken-8Steam:https://store.steampowered.com/about/Video game genres:https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/video-game-genres*******If you enjoy the podcast, we love you! And we'd like to ask you to rate us on Spotify - it will only take a couple of seconds, we promise! If you listen to us on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to leave a brief review. We promise it will take less than a minute unless, of course, you have more to say. In any case, we appreciate you!Thanks in advance!_____________________For video logs, visit https://www.youtube.com/@yesgirlspodcast For blogs, visit https://yesgirlspodcast.com/ Feel free to follow us across these platforms:INSTAGRAM TWITTERLINKEDINTIKTOK
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