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AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST (AGR PODCAST)

AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST (AGR PODCAST)

By Valarie Waswa

Afri Girl Rise (AGR) Podcast is a weekly podcast that seeks to have conversations about various issues pertinent to women from an African perspective. The vision is to uplift and empower the African woman and promote gender equality.

Hosted by Valarie Waswa, a Kenyan lawyer, social justice advocate, Gender equality advocate and CO-Founder of Village Pillars Empowerment Project (VIPEP)

AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST is proudly brought to you by VIPEP

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PART 1: NOT YOUR NORMAL FEMINISM CONVO II IS FEMINISM OVERRATED? II ARE WE NEGLECTING MEN'S RIGHTS?

AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST (AGR PODCAST)Feb 27, 2022

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Scarcity Mentality
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8 Women we Celebrate this International Women's Day 2022

8 Women we Celebrate this International Women's Day 2022

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Mar 08, 202237:22
PART 2: NOT YOUR NORMAL FEMINISM CONVO| IS FEMINISM OVERRATED?| ARE WE NEGLECTING MEN'S RIGHTS|

PART 2: NOT YOUR NORMAL FEMINISM CONVO| IS FEMINISM OVERRATED?| ARE WE NEGLECTING MEN'S RIGHTS|

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Mar 06, 202245:52
PART 1: NOT YOUR NORMAL FEMINISM CONVO II IS FEMINISM OVERRATED? II ARE WE NEGLECTING MEN'S RIGHTS?

PART 1: NOT YOUR NORMAL FEMINISM CONVO II IS FEMINISM OVERRATED? II ARE WE NEGLECTING MEN'S RIGHTS?

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Feb 27, 202236:43
THE HEALING POWER OF MUSIC ON MENSTRUAL Pain |FT MERYL Florence |EP 44

THE HEALING POWER OF MUSIC ON MENSTRUAL Pain |FT MERYL Florence |EP 44

Thank you for listening to Afri Girl Rise Podcast. Register for Mwanaume wa Power event here: iacberlin.zoom.us/meeting/tJcodemrqj0rHd2OQetXdZM4yoy5PjVfip3n/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCrqzkqGdCTsR6ORowqGYjoc-nwiCFcgqcPsy7gFxhXWC6iL-1bZ4J1Jt7Z Listen to this compilation of relaxing music on YouTube to calm your menstrual pain: youtu.be/4UC2mlZt8IY. Let us know if music helps reduce your menstrual cramps. We're in this together sis. To give your feedback (fanpinion) drop us a voice message on our Whatsapp Hotline number : +254707059485... LOVE AND LIGHT! COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THE EPISODE. ALL SONGS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND COMPOSERS AND ARE NOT USED FOR ANY PROFIT BY AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST.
Jun 13, 202126:39
COULD BODY POSITIVITY BE ENCOURAGING UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLES? |FT RACHEL WAMBUI |SEASON 3 EP 3
May 30, 202139:14
COULD SOCIAL MEDIA BE DESTROYING YOUR HEALTH?| FT CHARLOTTE NOAH

COULD SOCIAL MEDIA BE DESTROYING YOUR HEALTH?| FT CHARLOTTE NOAH

Thank you for listening to Afri Girl Rise Podcast. To register for Mwanaume wa Power (Men of Power) event, click this link: iacberlin.zoom.us/meeting/tJcodemrqj0rHd2OQetXdZM4yoy5PjVfip3n/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCrqzkqGdCTsR6ORowqGYjoc-nwiCFcgqcPsy7gFxhXWC6iL-1bZ4J1Jt7Z Help us improve our content at Afri Girl Rise Podcast by filling this survey: survey:https://surveyheart.com/for/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb To advertise with us (no cost implication), or for any other inquiries, email us at info@vipep.org, Whatsapp us at +254707 059 485 To send us your feedback, share a voice message (fanpinion) to +254707 059 485 Follow Afri Girl Rise Podcast on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise/ Follow me (valarie_waswa) on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa PEACE OUT. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THE EPISODE. ALL SONGS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND COMPOSERS AND ARE NOT USED FOR ANY PROFIT BY AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST.
May 23, 202152:27
AFRI GIRL RISE PODVERSARY Q N A & SEASON 3 COOP
May 16, 202118:58
SEASON FINALE!!!!!!!

SEASON FINALE!!!!!!!

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SONGS: Forever Remix by Gyakie ft Omah Lay 

             Bank on it by Burna Boy 

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Apr 18, 202123:19
MY EXPERIENCE WITH A TOXIC BOYFRIEND|FT HAPPY WAFULA| #hearherout series.

MY EXPERIENCE WITH A TOXIC BOYFRIEND|FT HAPPY WAFULA| #hearherout series.

Thank you for listening to Afri Girl Rise Podcast. 

Song: Vhima by Chido Machanzi. 

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PEACE OUT. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THE EPISODE. ALL SONGS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND ARE NOT USED FOR ANY PROFIT BY AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST.

Apr 11, 202117:38
ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!
Mar 21, 202103:36
2021 WOMENS DAY GIRLBOSS PLAYLIST

2021 WOMENS DAY GIRLBOSS PLAYLIST

See this as our love language to all the amazing women out there, especially Afri Girl Rise Podcast fam. This is brought to you by VILLAGE PILLARS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT in celebration of International Women's Day 2021. #internationalwomensday #choosetochallenge
Featured songs (not in the order of how they appear)
1. Fifth Harmony - Boss
2. Beyonce - Me, Myself and I
3. Sauti Sol - Melanin
4. VEDO - You Got it.
5. Kizz Daniel - Nesesari.
6. ENNY- Peng Black Girls Remix
7. Teni - Billionaire.
8. Sauti Sol - My Everything ft Inida Arie.
9. Tanzanian Women All Stars - Superwoman
10. Ciara - Level Up
11. Hannah Montana - Ordinary Girl
12. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love of All
13. Tatiana Manaois - Like You
14. Tiwa Savage - Attention
15. Beyonce, SAINt JHN and Wizkid - Brown Skin Girl
Mar 10, 202101:07:52
SHOULD YOUR FRIENDS SUPPORT YOU? |FRIENDSHIP HEARTBREAKS, & MUCH MORE| FT MERCY CHELANGAT

SHOULD YOUR FRIENDS SUPPORT YOU? |FRIENDSHIP HEARTBREAKS, & MUCH MORE| FT MERCY CHELANGAT

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COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THE EPISODE. ALL SONGS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND ARE NOT USED FOR ANY PROFIT BY AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST.

Feb 28, 202133:15
SO YOU WANNA CHANGE YOUR CAREER? HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW| FT SUSAN KIAMBA

SO YOU WANNA CHANGE YOUR CAREER? HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW| FT SUSAN KIAMBA

Please fill in the podcast survey so we can get to know you more😊: surveyheart.com/form/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb To contact Susan: Email: susan@susankiamba.com LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/susankiamba/ Follow our podcast on instagram @afrigirl_rise: www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise/ Follow valarie_waswa on ig: www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa PEACE OUT. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER : I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THE EPISODE. ALL SONGS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS, AND ARE NOT USED FOR ANY PROFIT BY AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST.
Feb 21, 202125:33
RUNNING A SHEA BUTTER COMPANY ALONGSIDE A FULL TIME JOB

RUNNING A SHEA BUTTER COMPANY ALONGSIDE A FULL TIME JOB

Help us understand you better to create more relevant content by filling this podcast survey: surveyheart.com/form/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb Follow Awali Shea Butter on instagram here: instagram.com/awali_shea_butter?igshid=5btwfnv02p9j. About certifications: "For the Certification it depends for Awali we sell organic and this we only have ECOCERT for organic certification. A business will need to find out what certification they require in their industry of practice.". Resources to learn online about starting and running a skincare company: formulabotanica.com/. Follow me on instagram here: www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa/. Follow our podcast on instagram @afrigirl_rise: www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise/ Please do not forget to screenshot this podcast and tell us what your biggest take away for this podcast is. As usual, LOVE AND LIGHT FAM ❤️
Feb 14, 202123:47
RHUMBA NIGHTS, KISS FM & MY LOVE FOR PODCASTING|AFRICA PODCAST DAY EDITION

RHUMBA NIGHTS, KISS FM & MY LOVE FOR PODCASTING|AFRICA PODCAST DAY EDITION

Help us understand you better to create more relevant content by filling this podcast survey: https://surveyheart.com/form/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb. This is a bonus episode to celebrate Africa Podcast Day which is usually every 12th of February. I get to share how my love for podcasting dates back to when I was 12 years. I also get to talk about: First, there are amazing music jams to help us celebrate this amazing day | Lessons learnt from podcasting| Favorite Podcasts: Surviving Nairobi: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iNTcyNGIwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz&ep=14. The 2030 Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kM2Y0MjFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz&ep=14. 1000 African Voices:https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2t1dW5nYW5hMTAwMC9mZWVkLnhtbA&ep=14 Those African Chiqs: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3Rob3NlYWZyaWNhbmNoaWNrcy5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw&ep=14 | Myths I had about podcasting| Vision for Afri Girl Rise Podcast | As usual fam, LOVE AND LIGHT. Follow us on ig: https://www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise Follow me on ig:https://www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa/. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER : I do not own any music used in the podcast, they belong to the original composers and producers. This episode is not for profit, only to celebrate Africa Podcast Day. Song 1: Teni ft Davido- For You. Song 2: Elaine - You're the One. Song 3: Teni - Case (Remix) Dusmach Afro. #africapodcastday #africanpodcast #africapodcastfest
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A STRONG MAN WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY MY POLITICAL POSITION|YOUTH GOVERNOR, KITUI COUNTY

A STRONG MAN WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY MY POLITICAL POSITION|YOUTH GOVERNOR, KITUI COUNTY

Help us understand you better to create more relevant content by filling this podcast survey: surveyheart.com/form/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb Helloooooo, fam! So sorry for the late posting. This podcast should've been out yesterday. This week, I get to have a chat with Ilse Kithembe, Youth Governor, KITUI County and she gets to be raw and honest about what it's like being a young woman in politics in Kenya. Check it out and do tell us what you think, by screenshoting this convo and tagging us on ig @afrigirl_rise. As usual, LOVE AND LIGHT FAM❤️
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TOXIC CHILDHOOD BACKGROUND, NEGATIVE SELF IMAGE AND HEALING|FT WINNIE SALOME|#hearherout series
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SEASONE FINALE!!!
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Carolyn Seaman on Empowering Girls through Film Making and Tech

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Towera Msisia on Gender Inequality at Work Places

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Is Peace the Absence of Conflict? with Ambassador Karabo Mokgonyana

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Is Your Mental Health in Check?

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Analysis of the Reproductive Health Bill Kenya
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BODYSHAMING

BODYSHAMING

You need to have a small waist. Wait, small, but not too small. You need to have a good bum, oh and your breast should be proportional to you bum. Hold on, not like that. How about your legs, you should have long sexy legs. Your forehead is too big. You are too big, too sexy, too small. Till when!!! Every body size is amazing just as it is!!! And that's what we will be discussing in this episode with Hope Malesedi Shabangu, upcoming TV personality and International Commisioner of Girl Guides Society in South Africa. Do share your views on the same! Enjoy!!
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Role of Women in Leadership and Politics

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International Day of an African Child : A Chat with African Women and Child Rights Enthusiasts

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How to do International Business and Importation

How to do International Business and Importation

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Women Empowerment? What exactly does that mean?

Women Empowerment? What exactly does that mean?

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