Living Truthfully

It is another Ushago edition! I love it when good people come visit me in the village ☺️, this one especially because he’s been making waves in the weddings and marriage scene. Are we well prepared for our marriages? What do you do when your marriage is in trouble? For this and other stories, listen, share and feedback. I invite you to support this work on PayPal amanimaranga@gmail.come or MPESA till 5305207.

Uncle Kamande has always been one of my coolest uncles, had this airport gig that had him in sunglasses and a walkie talkie, as a kid nothing could be cooler. He was a basket baller too, and he and his crew including another uncle of mine had the kind of relationship you wished you had with your boys. This coolness did not shield him from the same pain and tragedy that we all go through. In this episode, he bares it all, the way you wish your uncle would. Listen, share and feedback. I invite you to support this podcast on MPESA Till no. 5305207, PayPal amanimaranga@gmail.com.

A few months ago I relocated from Nairobi, in a quest to understand what my move meant, I visited an old friend who had made a similar move 3 years before. Kevin and I have some fundamental lifestyle differences and perspectives, and this was a most enlightening conversation, one that had me reach deep into my empathy human experiences.  You are likely to learn as much as I did from this conversation. Listen, learn, feedback and share.  Also let me thank you all for supporting this podcast as you have so sacrificially done. Every gift that you have shared with me however small has been needed and received with gratitude. If you would like to support this podcast, you can do so through MPESA till No. 5305207, or paypal amanimaranga@gmail.com

How does it feel to be an entrepreneur in Kenya right now? With the un-predictable pandemic and lockdowns? Does experience prepare you enough? Listen to Roy’s story, and maybe you will identify, or get inspired to push through the pain! Please share with friends and other entrepreneurs, and if you can please continue supporting us via M-PESA 5305207 or PayPal amanimaranga@gmail.com

Hey good people!! This is probably the most important episode I have ever recorded. As promised Dr. Wahome and I chat about Covid treatment, prevention and what the field of medicine is learning. He shared his heart on how we can make progress effectively and affordable against Covid 19 as a country. Please, please share this episode, it will save lives!!! Thank you for all the support you’ve given me. If you’d like to support this podcast you can use MPESA TILL No. 5205307, PayPal amanimaranga@gmail.com or go to buymeacoffee.com/amani

Yes! I got Covid-19 and by God’s grace Survived. Here’s my story of that experience. Please listen, share and feedback and if you’d like to support this podcast, please send your support via MPESA till number 5305207, or via PayPal amanimaranga@gmail.com or via www.buymeacoffee.com/Amani

What an episode we have for you!!! Award winning actor, director and Ad man Mugambi Nthiga (Mugash) came over to the house and we had the most awesome conversation on our life journeys, the learnings and yes being single to your 40’s. Please listen share and feedback. Also please support the podcast on MPESA TILL 5305207 or www.buymeacoffee.com/amani

Joram Mwinamo is the founder of Wylde and The SNDBX. He has tasted success despite some very challenging circumstances, oh and he was my very first housemate when I eventually moved out of my parents home. From a humble flat in Rousambu we have both grown and here is our catch up! Listen, Dhare and Feedback. Please support this work on M-PESA TILL NO 5305207 or go to www.buymeacoffee.com/amani

My Friend Tosh sadly lost his dad last month, you’ll remember him from Episode 26 when I interviewed both of them. After laying his dad to rest, Tosh wanted to share lessons from his father, who by all accounts finished well. Please listen, share and feed back. I also invite you to support the making of this podcast via MPESA TILL 5305207 or go to buymeacoffee.com/Amani

Maestro Pianist Aaron Rimbui dropped in at my place to hang out. It’s been a few years since he relocated to New York, has it been a good move? Do you know the story behind his burns? Listen, Share and feedback. If like to invite you to buy me a coffee on www.buymeacoffee.com/amani and support the work we do o this podcast. If you’re in Kenya you may use my MPESA TILL number 5305207.

During International Men’s day last year I attended an event hosted by the Swedish Embassy for men, dubbed “#GlobalGuyTalk. At the event I met the host, the Deputy Swedish Ambassador who is passionate about authentic vulnerable guy conversations. He graciously agreed to have one of those conversations with me! Have a listen. I’d like to invite you to consider supporting this podcast by contributing on MPESA TILL NUMBER 5305207 or PayPal amanimaranga@gmail.com! Thank you

What does a weary traveler know? A Lot! I had the privilege of hosting two Israeli travelers and we had a chat and boy was I humbled by the things I learnt! This is a must listen, and please share and feedback

It’s international Men’s day and we are celebrating all the roles that men play!How do you recognize the opportunity in front of you? I have a meaningful and revealing chat with a friend and serial entrepreneur, Mwirigi! Please listen, share and feedback!

This is one of the deepest most encouraging conversations I have had in a while. I invited Thimba over because of his fascinating business Mookh.com, I wasn’t ready for why he shared! A must listen episode, and please share widely!!

My friend Kamata came over and boy didn’t he have a story! What’s your typical reaction when you’re edged out of your job? Fear? Anxiety? Is there opportunity in job loss? You better listen and share and feedback!!

In this epsiode Tosh and I discuss how to recognize burn out, from his own story and how to prevent it and deal with it. 10th October 2020 marks World Mental Health Day. This comes at a time when our daily reality has changed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The challenges we have faced in the past few months have been considerable; the excessive fear and anxiety of the unseen virus, students all across the country adapting to no-school or online classes, limited contact with family members or close friends, the loss of livelihoods and loved ones and the strain on health-care workers. All this has increased our awareness of our own mental health. And makes it clear that psycho-social support will increase exponentially in the coming months and years. This year’s objective for WMHD is greater investment and access to mental health care and Inuka Wellness Kenya is collaborating with Living Truthfully to make your life better. Inuka is a digital wellbeing app that is available on WhatsApp and provides anonymous mental and emotional support through certified coaches on your phone through chat, at anytime and anywhere. Get your FREE session on us, at +254 770728940!

Tony has lived many lives in a very short time.  In this conversation we dive into picking ourselves up when life has happened to us. He challenged me to live for everything that it is, rather than live for other peoples expectation. We all know that this is easier said than done, and to be honest I feel that I lack the courage to live the life that I want.  Please listen, Share and Feedback! 

What do you do when you feel you’ve watched the end of your rope? What do you do with the pain of failure? I have found that you can find purpose from your pain and this is exactly what Biko came to share with me. How he found purpose from his pain. Listen share and feedback!!!

The truth is I am concerned at how important alcohol has become for the average Kenyan man,  After Solomon's mind bending episode, Gregory reached out to me wanting to share his own journey with alcohol. This very articulate lawyer breaks down the journey in easy to follow stages. Please share it with anyone who is struggling with addiction. As usual Listen, feedback and share

In this episode I get into the mind of an advertising genius, as he shares his life a quarter mile at a time.  He shares candidly from his experience, life, friendships and love.  Please listen share and feedback! 

Why does love hurt? Does it hurt men too? Dr. Tim and I have a candid conversation, on dating, undating, redating and the mess that comes with it, as we make some ribs!  In this episode as well I give an opportunity to our listeners to advertise their businesses in the podcast! Listen, Share and feedback!

Did you know rock bottom had a basement?  If you thought last week's episode was dramatic, wait until you hear this one!!  In this episode we go deeper into the dark deep throws of the abyss that is addiction and its effects. This episode reeks of death but ends in redemption! Sweet Redemption!  After you have listened and you want to support the work that Solomon is doing in rehabilitating street men, please send your donations to MCHANGA- PAYBILL 891300 Acc. GLC You can contact him on  +254715874094, sgitauk@gmail.com. Website www.greaterlifeconcernmin.org Please listen, share and feedback

A few of my friends have been to rehab recently for alcohol addiction, and I am concerned about how important alcohol has become in our society.  This is probably the most gripping story that I have ever heard, we had to break it down into two episodes.  The level of vulnerability shared here is probably unprecedented!!  After you have listened and you want to support the work that Solomon is doing in rehabilitating street men, please send your donations to  MCHANGA- PAYBILL 891300 Acc. GLC You can contact him on  +254715874094, sgitauk@gmail.com. Website www.greaterlifeconcernmin.org  Please listen, share and feedback

Fatherhood is a gift, and this is our Father's day special!! How do men experience pregnancy? How do we experience childbirth?  Bruce and I share an interesting and intimate conversation. Please listen, feedback and share!!

What happens when you are unable to get a child? My Friend, brother and Pastor Gowi Odera, takes us through his journey, through childhood that shaped his thoughts on adoption and then through his marriage and the decision to adopt. How does one navigate these conversations in an African Context? Please Listen, Share and leave me some feedback 

Tonee Ndungu is one of my most "woke" friends. He actually challenges some of the social structures I have grown up to believe are true.  In this episode Tonee does just that, he looks at how the Covid 19 isolation period is revealing to us about ourselves and our relationships.  Please listen, share and give feedback @amanimaranga on social media and amanimaranga@gmail.com  If you need to talk to someone anonymously who can help unpack your experience, download the Inuka wellness app on Google playstore and enter the code LT2020 to get 4 Free Sessions.

It's April 2020 and Covid- 19 has forced many of us into isolation and social distancing so as to slow down the spread of the disease.  In this episode I speak to two of my soul brothers as we share on how we are coping in this period. What is your experience? Please listen share and feedback. @amanimaranga on FB, Twitter and Instagram, or amanimaranga@gmail.com

Hey guys, how are you doing? How are you dealing with Isolation? In this SELF PRODUCED Episode I call a friend and discuss how he is dealing with isolation. The COVID-19 pandemic is changing our lives, all of us. Some of the hardest hit are creatives, whose jobs depend on a lot of social contact. How has your world been affected? Listen, Share and please send me feedback on twitter, facebook and instagram, my handle is @amanimaranga

So we are all facing isolation as we quarantine during this unusual season of Covid 19. How are you dealing with Isolation? I give a call to Fareed Khimani and he shares his experience. The world is in an uncertain place and everyone is dealing with unprecedented times. Please listen, share and feedback. Let me also know if you would like to share your experience, we are in this together.

I met “Yours Truly” at an event “The Inside Man” a few weeks ago and his spoken word piece blew my mind....it was like he was inside my head, so I invited him to studio and he not only did THAT piece on this episode, he also sat and we had the most interesting conversation. THIS IS A MUST LISTEN!!! Then share and feedback

Pastor Drew Hunter and I explore male friendships , why they are important and what makes them work. He is wisdom and passion in one package, listen share and feedback. Drew Hunter is the author of Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys.  He is also the teaching pastor at Zionsville Fellowship in Zionsville,  Indiana, where he lives with his wife, Christina, and their four sons. Reference article: Why is Friendship hard for Men? Five ways to build stronger relationships by Drew Hunter.

The journey of vulnerability is hardest with the people who know you most, and these two friends are at the core of my inner circle. These are my boys!! Listen, share and feedback

In this episode I have a candid chat with my good friend Thomas Edwin Kwaka aka BIG TED . Big Ted shares what he’s learnt from working in government, the value of real friendship and we catch up and ponder on this one question "Who really are your boys?". Listen, share and give us feedback

I continue on a quest to explore male friendships and if they have any value. Are male friendships important? Is there any reward for vulnerability with the boys? What do you look for in male friendships? Join me as I have a chat with my long time friend Gowi Odera as we catch up and ponder on this one question..."Who are your boys?",. Listen, share and feedback

Do male friendships have any value? Is there any reward for vulnerability with the boys? Are male friendships based on need only? My long time friend Mwongera and I ponder on these, listen, share and feedback

REDEMPTION! Eddy Kimani’s story has a beautiful redemption, and I am a sucker for happy endings, so here is a happy ending 😄. Please listen, share and feedback

In this episode Eddy Kimani shares details of an adventurous decade. He shares his successes and some of his failures. Listen share and feedback

In this episode Tosh and I look back into the last decade and draw learnings for ourselves, acknowledging what its done for us and why we must take bigger risks in the new decade! Listen, Share and Feedback

Martin Luther King Junior changed the world with a speech about dreams. He knew that dreams capture the essence of our desires and motivations, dreams bring our imagination to life! It’s 2020, can you dream(again)? Please Listen, Share and feedback?

In this episode Edward, Erick and I reflect on 2019 and cast forward the next decade. What’s your plan for the next decade? Listen, feedback and share!!

In this episode I reflect on the growth I’ve had since last year Christmas, I interview a friend who’s going through his first Christmas “alone” and I share my message for this season. Thank you for your continued support. Listen, Share and Feedback

In this episode Moses Nderitu and I sit down to chat  co-parenting.  This is probably one of the most difficult challenges any parent could face and Moses who has 7 children from 5 mothers shares candidly from his own experience. This is a must listen. It's unscripted, raw and uncut. An episode like no other! Please give us your feedback and share. Follow us on IG @livingtruthfullythepodcast, twitter @livintruthfully and Facebook @Livingtruthfully by Amani Maranga. This episode is brought to you through generous support and contributions of listeners like you. To Donate: go tp MPESA Paybill business no. 787055.  Account "Living"

In this episode Tonee Ndungu and I discuss, co parenting and everything in between i.e. career, sex, owning mistakes, his children etc. This is a must listen conversation, please give us your feedback and share. Follow us on IG @livingtruthfullythepodcast and twitter @livintruthfully , FB @Living Truthfully by Amani Maranga.  This episode is brought to you by the generous support of listeners like you.  To Donate go to MPESA Paybill Business No; 787055 A/c “Living” About Tonee Tonee has spent 15 years in Social Entrepreneurship, is a founder in two  companies (exited one), been part of the initiators of the Kenyan  technology scene and was born and educated exclusively in Africa. He is  also an angel investor and COO of East African impact investment firm  One Village Fund, he is the spokesperson for the Kenyan Dyslexia  society. Tonee has also started a podcast My African Start up Podcast. first-hand stories of Startup founders in Africa, both from Africa and  other nationalities, and the unromanticized madness that goes into this  amazing but demanding continent. You will hear everything from advice to  warnings, successes to failures, myths that are facts to facts that are  mythical and the romance and heartbreak, then romance that can all  exist in a 24-hour cycle.

In this episode Robert Burale and I discuss, celibacy, sex, owning our pasts and finally co parenting. This is a must listen conversation, please give us your feedback and share. Follow us on IG @livingtruthfullythepodcast and twitter @livintruthfully , FB @Living Truthfully by Amani Maranga. To Donate go to MPESA Paybill Business No; 787055 A/c “Living”

In this episode I have a conversation with Dr. Oscar Githua a Psychologist and good friend. We discuss the “Jujube” doll and he shares his thoughts on it, and then we dig deep in friendship! Listen, share, feedback and please support! HOW TO DONATE To support the podcast, send your love donation via  MPESA PAYBILL Business No. 787055 ACC NAME “Living” then enter amount.  The payment will be processed by Luxil Ltd on our behalf.  Thank you for your support

In this episode I have a conversation with Dr. Jay Carter a Psychologist from Pennsylvania. USA. He shares an interesting concept on the power men give women over their esteem! Reference Michelle Burford's "Women's power to hurt the male ego" https://www.jaycarter.net/  To support the podcast go to MPESA PAYBILL Business No. 787055 ACC NAME “Living” then enter amount. The payment will be processed by Luxil Ltd on our behalf. Thank you for your support

In this episode I share the effects of failure on my confidence, I share my challenges with self doubt and my source of inspiration. What’s your hack to confidence? Listen, share and leave me a voice message

In this episode I reflect on my healing journey, and how the Vicissitudes of life affect my journey of Living Truthfully. Do you relate? Please listen, share and feedback

In this episode “The Intern” shares how rejection traumatized him, and has never dated at 26yrs. Listen, share and please feedback!

In this episode Dannish Odongo shares how a broken relationship breaks his spirit and his mind. He shares candidly about his battle with anxiety as a result of a hurtful revelation during their break up! Listen, Share & Feedback!!

In our last installment of this series, I have a conversation with a visiting Zimbabwean trying to break through to the African Market. He shares his failures, his successes and his ambition. Simba also gives us an insight on how to widen our scope on African Markets and how to raise capital through trade. Listen, Share and feedback.

Samuel Kuria aka S.K BLue shares his entrepreneurial journey. What principles and philosophies he has learnt from his failures (auctioned 11 times) that set him up to run several companies under a private equity fund called Gold Avenue Africa which includes a $64million dollar power plant. Get ready to be provoked, to be inspired, to be encouraged.

Who are the entrepreneurs you admire? What is it about their lifestyle you admire? Have you ever considered what's behind the person, or who they go home to? What makes them cry? Moses Nderitu a serial entrepreneur and I go raw and deep behind the veil of what you see!  Listen, Share and Feedback

Who are the entrepreneurs you admire? What is it about their lifestyle you admire? Have you ever considered what's behind the person, or who they go home to? What makes them cry? Moses Nderitu a serial entrepreneur and I go raw and deep behind the veil of what you see!  Listen, Share and Feedback

This “Men and their Hustle” series has made me realize that I have a lot of unresolved anger, in my journey of living Truthfully these are my musings on anger

What happens when you build a multi million business only to see it collapse? How do you build again? Sumeet and I delve into his story and the journey of one of Kenya’s biggest branding and merchandising companies. Listen Share and Feedback

It is widely accepted in most societies that men are providers. So what do they have to do and what do they go through to provide, build a career or a business? How do they handle failure and success? What motivates them? Listen to Steve Kariuki's story, share and feedback!  Credits: More on Steve Kariuki's Businesses  https://azaliapest.co.ke/  Music Ojay's - For the love of Money Horace Brown - One for the money Host Amani Maranga Producer Lee Kanyottu

It is widely accepted in most societies, that men are providers. So what do they have to do to provide, to build a career or a business? How do they handle failure and success? What motivates them? Listen, share and feedback!

In this final episode on Papa/ Father Series, we discuss with Pastor Simon Mbevi founder of Transforms Nations on the difference a Father makes based on his book Dad is Destiny.   A father’s shadow follows you wherever you go. Whether your father is (or was) present or absent, abusive or passive, good or not so good, you owe it to yourself to understand yourself better as you understand what you got or missed from your dad. Listen to this podcast effectively, discuss it with your friends and family as we come to appreciate that Dad is destiny. This Episode is to Dads, Men and Boys, Women and girls, Wives and Single Parents as we celebrate Father's Day!  Happy Father's Day!! For more information on Pastor Simon and Transform Nations visit http://transform-nations.net/ 

In this episode, I take a road trip & have the awesome privilege of witnessing a great father and son relationship, as I glean Wisdom for my own fathering journey.

I had the honor of speaking at the 24th Edition of Engage Nairobi a Kenyan speaking platform now growing In East Africa, telling my own father story. This is the audio recording of that talk....Listen, share and please give Feedback.

Alpha Male, Celebrated writer and Journalist Oyunga Pala talks about his dad, his journey as a new dad and challenges men, to stand up and be counted as fathers!

For some reason in these parts of the world we don’t tell our dads that we love them, we just never say those words to our fathers. So what happens if we do? Edwin find out.. Listen Share and feedback

Should dad’s be in the delivery room for their children? What happens when dad relocates to another country? These are just some of the conversations I have with my soul brother. Listen, share and feedback

In this episode Edward and I explore influences from his absent father and introduce his blended family dad situation....please listen, share and feedback

His dad died 20yrs ago, and now he is a father of 3 wonderful girls trying to figure his way around this eternal role. Are Fathers important? Did you learn anything from him? Pau and I start a new series on the dad factor. Listen, share and feedback.

In this Episode we discuss  1. Biology: Women cycles and its connection in choosing preferred mate.  1:49 - 7:50 2. Biology: Men also have Cycles. 7:51 - 11:09 3. An email feedback from a male listener Titled "I don't know what being a man technically is". 11:20 - 18:49 4.  Hostage 101 Relationships. Conversation starts with a male perspective/ analysis on a relationship situation where a female friend  is dating a man going through a divorce. What's the end game? Are we better off with each other or without each other  18:50 - 31:46 5. Dr. Oscar shares insight about Life, Family, Work balance from his personal experience.  32:03 - 42:55 6. Men! Don't feel guilty for creating space for yourself 42:57 -47:14 7. Next Biggest Podcast...The Dr. Oscar Podcast...coming soon!  47:22 - 51:31 Listen, SHARE, and kindly give us feedback, because we value your comments. 

Dr. Oscar explains why men in most relationships are in hostage situations! Listen, share and feedback!!!

Chris Hart a renowned psychologist and relationship guru comes in to add insight on how men make relationship decisions, or do they?

In this episode Michael and I explore some of the nuances raised in previous episodes of the podcast. Listen, share and feedback

In this episode former news anchor now turned counseling psychologist and Life, Career & Communication Coach, Michael Oyier, and I catch up and explore living Truthfully.

In this final installment of this series we have two brothers open up and share why they haven’t gotten married yet...listen, feedback and share!!!

In this episode we continue the conversation with guys who are at “marriage age” who have never been married. Amani Maranga asks them why!

Why would a man at “marriage age” not want to walk down the aisle? Do they feel societal pressure? In this episode we start a new series talking to men who are not married yet, and they tell Amani Maranga why.

In this second last installment of this series, Amani interviews two old friends, one whose marriage ended and one who’s about to get married, all in the quest to understand the considerations men make while about to “jump the broom.”

In this episode Amani Maranga continues conversations with different men in a quest to understand what they considered when getting married...and more

What goes on in the mind of a man when he’s ready to get married? How does he know he’s ready? What are the things that men consider when choosing a partner to marry? Amani Maranga interviews several men in a quest to understand why men get married.

In this episode, Forensic scientist Dr.Oscar Githua and Amani Maranga conclude the conversation on the “Pain Bank”...listen in to this last part of the friendly “shrink” session

Do you know you carry a “Pain Bank?” Do you know the events that deposited in your “Pain Bank?” Dr. Oscar Githua and I continue the conversation on cycles and expand on the “Pain Bank!”

Dr. Oscar a Forensic Psychologist take Amani Maranga back to his 9yr old self, revealing how that boy affects the man 30 yrs later!

Marcus Olang’ and I talk about coping with “break up” pain...and the question of faith!

In this episode Marcus Olang’ and I bust the myth that Men don’t feel the pain of break ups...

What does Christmas look like after a break up?

How to recognize moments when you’re making significant decisions

Adulting is about accepting who you are, your choices and your experiences and embracing all that you are...