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It's Related, I Promise

It's Related, I Promise

By iRIP

A sonic escape into the world of THREE diverse Kenyan women. We are young professionals, braving the urban landscape of Kenya's capital city and growing our friendship as we go along. Sharing our experiences as millennials living in the most dynamic continent; AFRICA. From Nairobi to Lagos, Kampala to Johannesburg, Dakar to Accra, New York to London, and that one guy from the Maldives (we saw you in our analytics- LOL); You're all welcome to join in on the fun! Africa to the WORLD;KARIBUNI SANA! Brought to you by Julia Gaitho, Sharon Machira, & Muthoni Muchiri (Our Silent Member)
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It's Related, I Promise Mar 15, 2024

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Youtube Premiere Alert!!! | Ask Us Anything

Youtube Premiere Alert!!! | Ask Us Anything

We’re not just in your ears anymore, we’re coming to your screens! 📺 Get ready for a visual treat as our ‘Ask Us Anything’ episode premieres on YouTube!!!


#itsrelatedipromise #irip #PodcastGoesVisual #askusanything

00:00 - 02:17 - Welcome To Our FIRST EVER Audio-Visual Episode!!!!

02:18 - 13:34 - What Caught Our Attention In The Past Week

13:35 - 23:00 - Ask Us Anything

23:01 - 25:08 - What's Our Take on LGBTQIA+?

25:09 - 33:05 - Let's Proceed With The Questions

33:06 - 34:15 - I Am Enough Affirmations

34:16 - 55:07 - What Is The Multiverse?

55:08 - 01:17:55 - It's Related, I Promise


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Episodes on personal finance:

- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JiVsrgHhoJy69aXrwZ6mQ?si=bcd231ec4fe744bb

- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WZ8ncKcw1Mc2Jb3mNYoMC?si=37fae5ba069d4239

Mar 15, 202401:19:49
Faith, Sex & Secondary Virginity

Faith, Sex & Secondary Virginity

Do you believe in Holy Baddies? Or Secondary Virginity? This week the girls get real about Faith, Sexuality & Abstinence.
Mar 01, 202401:52:60
The Myth of Abroad | Is It Really Maisha London?

The Myth of Abroad | Is It Really Maisha London?

Is missing special moments with your loved ones worth earning in Sterling (as the ladies put it :D)

We'd love to hear about your experience in the comments...

Feb 16, 202401:16:07
Why Does Politics Matter?

Why Does Politics Matter?

Should we blame our politicians for the struggles we're going through as a country?
Tune in to hear King Charles, Nerima, Esther, and Sharon try their luck at a game of trivia.
To play this game with your friends and family, tap here.
Feb 02, 202401:26:09
Influencers and Politics; Can They Coexist?
Jan 24, 202401:03:33
Fungua Roho: Happy New Year!

Fungua Roho: Happy New Year!

Take stock with us as we look into 2024.


Taking stock categories:

  1. Love and relationships - romantic and platonic
  2. Personal Development
  3. Career
  4. Wellbeing - mental health, fitness


(00:00:00) - Introduction

(00:05:15) - What's Caught Our Attention Lately

(00:30:52) - Fungua Roho - Love & Friendships

(00:53:30) - Fungua Roho - Personal Development

(01:05:58) - Fungua Roho - Career/Wellbeing

(01:17:07) - Looking into 2024!


Jan 05, 202401:26:25
Dating Up vs Dating Down | Where Do You Stand?

Dating Up vs Dating Down | Where Do You Stand?

Would you date someone who was earning less than you?

Is there room for your partner to grow?


Dec 29, 202301:19:04
Irregular Income || Surviving The Gig Economy

Irregular Income || Surviving The Gig Economy

As someone in the gig economy, are you eligible to invest your money?

In this episode, Valentine & Charles share how to plan, budget, and invest when you have an irregular income.

Dec 15, 202301:14:02
Are You Ready To Handle An Emotionally Intelligent Man?
Dec 01, 202301:16:55
Finding Your Why || Surviving The Gig Economy

Finding Your Why || Surviving The Gig Economy

Finding your why in the gig economy can be such an enlightening experience.

Listen in on this episode to hear how Shazz, Ciru, Sharon, and Jules define their why and let us know what yours is in the comments below...

Nov 17, 202301:24:46
Body Positivity: Is Calling People Fat, Offensive?

Body Positivity: Is Calling People Fat, Offensive?

In this episode, we had Shazz and Ciru come and chat with us about 'body image'.


A lot is said about plus-size people but do skinny babes struggle with their body image too?


Join in on the conversation in the comments or send us a voice note!


With love @officialsharonmachira, @jules_her, @cirumuriuki, and @queendom.blog



Nov 03, 202301:17:37
Friendship Breakups; Why do they hurt so much?

Friendship Breakups; Why do they hurt so much?

Is it just us? But why are Friendship Breakups so damn painful?

Sep 29, 202301:07:14
Surviving The Gig Economy- (BRAND NEW SERIES)

Surviving The Gig Economy- (BRAND NEW SERIES)

Are you part of the "Gig Economy" like we are? How's that going for you? Let us know in the comments below or send us a voicenote!

Sep 22, 202301:21:52
Are You Keeping Up With The Joneses? (spending money to keep up with others)

Are You Keeping Up With The Joneses? (spending money to keep up with others)

The phrase "keeping up with the Joneses" describes the habit of trying to compete with your peers' social status, wealth, and possessions.

Is this you? Have you experienced this before? We HAVE!

Let us know in the comments, or send us a voicenote!

Sep 17, 202301:02:54
Fungua Roho (Part 2); Grieving Google & Navigating Life As Content Creators

Fungua Roho (Part 2); Grieving Google & Navigating Life As Content Creators

With love from Sharon & Jules

Aug 18, 202328:31
Fungua Roho- Opening Up About Life Lately (Part 1)

Fungua Roho- Opening Up About Life Lately (Part 1)

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Aug 11, 202301:39:36
Is Your Partner 'Controlling' or just 'Traditional'? Our thoughts on the Keke Palmer debate

Is Your Partner 'Controlling' or just 'Traditional'? Our thoughts on the Keke Palmer debate

With love from Sharon, Jules, Charles, Dez and Ciru

Aug 07, 202301:24:04
Is the Pressure To Get Married & Have Kids Justified?

Is the Pressure To Get Married & Have Kids Justified?

While @Juila was away, we invited our favourite co-hosts @ciru & @charles to sit in and keep @Sharon company. It was an ABSOLUTE RIOT! Let us know your thoughts on marriage and having kids, is the pressure justified?

... oh, we also had a new and special guest today. His name is Dez. We won't say much about him; you'll have to listen to find out😎🤷‍♀️


With love from Sharon, Jules, Charles, Dez and Ciru

Jul 28, 202301:26:16
We'll Miss You Kwambox

We'll Miss You Kwambox

It's been a great time having Sheila Kwambox on the podcast; Let's all slide in her DM's and send her all the love as she moves onto her next chapter :)

@Jules is currently in London and couldn't be a part of this farewell episode, but be sure to catch this raw and unfiltered conversation between @Sharon & @Kwambox as they go down iRIP memory lane.

Jul 21, 202359:55
Why Do People Cheat?

Why Do People Cheat?

Hosted by Sharon, Jules and Kwambox.

Jul 14, 202301:05:01
What Are Your Family Dynamics?

What Are Your Family Dynamics?

Do you have first-born syndrome like @kwmabox and @Jules, or do you have last-born syndrome like @Sharon? This week we give you a sneak peek into our family dynamics and how they have shaped us into the women we are today. We'd love to hear yours, send us a voicenote !


Jul 07, 202350:50
Crazy Things We've Done For Love... especially to KEEP love.

Crazy Things We've Done For Love... especially to KEEP love.

This one is self-explanatory! But heh, your stories were HILARIOUS!


With love from Kwambox, Sharon & Julia.


Jun 30, 202352:03
Making Friends As An Adult- Why is it so hard???

Making Friends As An Adult- Why is it so hard???

Is it just us, or is it extremely difficult to make friends as adults? Also, we're giggling at Jules saying that at a certain age, we all have chronic illnesses.

Drop your illness below if you can relate :D

Jun 23, 202301:21:48
What Would Your Ex Say About You?

What Would Your Ex Say About You?

What would your Ex say about you? The person we were in our twenties versus now is two totally different people. Luckily we've grown, we've healed and a striving to become better people for ourselves and our respective/eventual partners. Hope you enjoy this reflective session as much as we did!


With love from Kwambox, Julia, Sharon & Ciru Muriuki.

May 05, 202301:23:29
Things We Like & Don't Like About Gen Z (F*ck GenZ #Respectfully)

Things We Like & Don't Like About Gen Z (F*ck GenZ #Respectfully)

A lot has been said about Gen Z... but here's what we think about this interesting group of people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The good the bad and the funnyyyyy. We'd love to know in the comments, what do you like and not like about Gen Z? (also you can send us a voicenote in our DM's)


With love from Sharon, Julia & Kwambox.

Apr 28, 202301:21:48
Navigating Being Broke!

Navigating Being Broke!

Being broke is the realest form of 'character development'. What lesson did you learn from NOT having money? Please drop us a comment below and send us a voice note in our DM's.

With love from Sharon, Kwambox & Julia.

Apr 22, 202301:14:26
What Is Your Relationship With Food & Your Body?

What Is Your Relationship With Food & Your Body?

This week we get really personal about our relationship with food... and by extension, our bodies. Are you like Charles & Jules.. always hungry or like Sheila & Sharo, never hungry? In conclusion, whichever side of the scale you lie on, all bodies are beautiful! The most important thing is to be happy and see a nutritionist who can advise on what would be the best food for your body type :)


With love Kwambox, Sharon, Jules & Charles Murito.

Apr 14, 202301:27:05
A Guide to Dating In Nairobi- Our International Listeners, This One Is For You!

A Guide to Dating In Nairobi- Our International Listeners, This One Is For You!

Dating in Nairobi is an extreme sport, so we made this episode to help our International listeners navigate the CHAOS. While we love it here, dating in Nairobi is ghetto AF. What other advice you would give a foreigner that's looking to date in Nairobi? Leave us a voice note in our DM's or drop a comment below.

Apr 03, 202301:08:18
Are Content Creators Copying Each Other?

Are Content Creators Copying Each Other?

How do you stay original in the content creation space? This is a really sticky conversation, but we'd love to hear your thoughts. Are content creators copying each other? Send us a voicenote in our DM's or leave a comment below.


With Love from Sharon, Kwambox & Julia.

Mar 24, 202301:10:52
Lets talk Money & Retirement With Charles Murito

Lets talk Money & Retirement With Charles Murito

Let's talk MONEY, specifically 'retirement money'! This week Charles is back and he is leading this important conversation that touches on black-tax, early retirement and much more. We know how much you love Charles, so we hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Also, have you guys started thinking about your retirement?  Let us know in the comments and send us a voicenote!

PS; we recorded this a few months back, so just a heads up in case some bits sound outdated. 

With love from Kwambox, Julia & Sharon. 

Mar 17, 202301:07:49
Have You Ever Been Period-Shamed?

Have You Ever Been Period-Shamed?

In line with International Women's Day, we shed light on period stigma and open up about instances where WE have been period shamed. We also talk about how our mentality around our period has changed over the years; from the costs of having our periods, to having sex while on our periods. It gets reaaally personal, but what better way to #EndPeriodShame than by normalising such conversations? Hope you enjoy!

With Love from Sharon, Jules & Kwambox. 


Mar 10, 202301:13:59
When Your Sister Is NOT Your Keeper!

When Your Sister Is NOT Your Keeper!

As we kick off International Women's Month, we're talking about the idea of 'being your sister's keeper' and highlighting situations where a sister was not our keeper! 

With Love from Jules, Kwambox & Sharon.

Mar 03, 202301:08:13
Love Is Blind;Lessons On Love From A Blind Man

Love Is Blind;Lessons On Love From A Blind Man

To conclude our Valentines Special, we sat down with Julius Mbura, who is visually impaired, and he taught us life-changing lessons about LOVE. A Lawyer, A YouTuber, A Husband and a Father of two, he walks us through navigating 'Kanairo' (Nairobi) while being visually impaired. This was on of our most profound episodes and we hope you learn from it too. 

With love from Sharon, Kwambox & Julia. 

Feb 24, 202301:22:29
(UPDATED) A Galentines Special; Get to really know US!

(UPDATED) A Galentines Special; Get to really know US!

This episode is another edition of our "Fungua Roho Sessions", but this time we play a game of cards that have interesting prompts that get us opening up and knowing each other better.

With Love from Kwambox, Sharon & Julia.

Feb 17, 202352:29
Forbidden Fruit; Have You Ever Had A Bite?

Forbidden Fruit; Have You Ever Had A Bite?

Its the month of love, but lets be honest....not all love stories are ones to be proud of. This week we tap into our inner Eve and share love/lust stories that we're not quite proud of. Biting from the forbidden fruit is a tale as old as time, but the lessons learned from it have undeniably shaped us into the women we are today. We'd love to hear yours? You can send your voice notes to our DM and we'll play them anonymously on our next episode. Happy Valentines Month, Y'all!

With love from Jules, Kwambox & Shazzoh.

Feb 10, 202301:13:09
How Did You Perform In High School/ KCSE?

How Did You Perform In High School/ KCSE?

It's KCSE results season, so this week we throw it back to high school and talk about the pressure we had to pass exams; Especially KCSE! Are you like Sharon who got her personal highest in KSCE? or Like Kwambox who failed the first time but passed at the second attempt? Or like Jules who scored what she'd been averaging in high school? Let us know in the comments! 

With love from Jules, Kwambox and Sharon. 

Feb 03, 202359:09
Are We Oversharing On Social Media? (Prince Harry, Lori Harvey, Jules, Lydia KM, Shazzoh, Michelle Ntalami, Kim K, Kwambox etc)

Are We Oversharing On Social Media? (Prince Harry, Lori Harvey, Jules, Lydia KM, Shazzoh, Michelle Ntalami, Kim K, Kwambox etc)

We're all on the fence with this one; but are we "oversharing" on social media? On this episode we explore examples of your favourite celebrities and influencers (both local and global) and unpack; How much is too much when it comes to sharing our personal lives? Our conclusion is that its ENTIRELY up to you! As long as you are ready to deal with the repercussions (whether positive or negative), what you are willing to share online is entirely your prerogative. To our friends who may have been mentioned in the making on this episode, please msicatch feelings, it was all in good jest! 

With Love from Julia, Kwambox & Shazzoh

Jan 27, 202301:16:10
Shit We're Leaving Behind In 2022 ! (Natural Hair, Self Doubt, Toxic Friends etc)

Shit We're Leaving Behind In 2022 ! (Natural Hair, Self Doubt, Toxic Friends etc)

Its our first episode of 2023 and we couldn't be more excited! A New Year marks new beginnings, new habits and new resolve. But what are the things you'd like to leave in 2022? This week, the girls went round the table sharing theirs! Also, Sheila's back on the podcast and we're loving it!

With love from Julia, Kwambox & Sharon.

Jan 20, 202301:07:08
Are The Best Men Stuck In The Friendzone? With Charles Murito

Are The Best Men Stuck In The Friendzone? With Charles Murito

We recently came across an interesting stand-up comedian who basically insinuated that women tend to "friendzone' potential suitors and end up with men that are below par. Charles Murito was back on the mic and had a lot to say about this!! This was such a fun 'reaction' episode; we'd love to hear your thoughts. Drop us a voicenote on our Instagram page @itsrelatedipromise. 

With love from Muthoni Muchiri, Julia Gaitho & Sharon Machira.


Dec 15, 202255:08
Why Don't Kenyans Watch Kenyan Movies?

Why Don't Kenyans Watch Kenyan Movies?

Have you ever watched a Kenyan Movie? What is your favourite one? While Kenya is not known for its film industry, there are have been several films that have been critically acclaimed. This week we had an interesting debate with Carol Kioko- a Kenyan filmmaker who leads the 48 Hour Film Project in Kenya- on why Kenyans don't watch Kenyan films. There is no data to back this up, but its definitely worth a conversation! What do you guys think? Drop us a voicenote on @itsrelatedipromise. 


With love from Julia Gaitho, Muthoni Muchiri and Sharon Machira. 

Dec 09, 202201:40:51
Why Don't Young People Go To Church Anymore?

Why Don't Young People Go To Church Anymore?

We recently came across a tweet where the user was asking "Why don't young people to church anymore, especially if you raised in the church?" This sparked an interesting debate! We invited Carol Kioko, a well known filmmaker... and more relevant to this conversation, a Christian, who has been brought up in the church and shares interesting thoughts as to why this trend has been happening. What are your thoughts? Please send us a voice note on @itsrelatedIpromise

Dec 02, 202201:23:52
Advice to Our Younger Selves

Advice to Our Younger Selves

This week, Julia and Sharon share advice they would give to their younger-selves. A really heart warming session, this was! What advice would you have for your younger self? Please send us a voicenote on our instagram page @itsrelatedIpromise.


With Love from Muthoni, Julia and Sharon. 

Nov 25, 202201:24:20
Meet Our Siblings- with Derrick Gaitho & Loise Machira

Meet Our Siblings- with Derrick Gaitho & Loise Machira

This week we played a round of Sibling Tag, where we invited our siblings to answer random questions about us and our childhood! Wueh, the stories are LIT! Thank You @LoiseMachira & @derrickgaitho for dropping by, its was such a pleasure hosting you both! We'd love to hear from you, what's your favourite memory with your siblings? Send us a voicenote!


With love from Julia Gaitho, Muthoni Muchiri and Sharon Machira. 

Sep 15, 202201:15:28
Lessons On Love From An Economist- With Wangari Muikia

Lessons On Love From An Economist- With Wangari Muikia

Ever thought about the intersection of Love & Economics? Well, neither did we, until we had an economist join in on the fun! This week we invited Wangari Muikia, a decorated Kenyan economist to give us lessons on loves from the perspective of an economist. What shall we do next, lessons on love from a Lawyer? A Pastor? A Politician? Loool. Let us know in the comments!

Quick Bio about Wangari, she is a decorated economist who specialises in Public Financial Management for governments in Africa. She’s worked in senior positions at the National Treasury in Kenya, The World Bank in Washington DC, and Dalberg Global Advisors in New York, Switzerland, Tanzania and Kenya. Her work focuses on analysis of fiscal decentralization but today she was our love doctor (LOL). Lots of exciting takeways on this episode! We’d love to know your thoughts on Love & Economics; you know the drill, drop us a voicenote on our @itsrelatedipromise instagram.

With love from Julia Gaitho, Muthoni Muchiri and Sharon Machira.

Sep 09, 202201:03:03
Love vs Compatibility- With Charles Murito
Aug 31, 202201:16:49
Fungua Roho- New Jobs, New Lovers, New Homes.

Fungua Roho- New Jobs, New Lovers, New Homes.

Last season you really loved our #FunguaRoho session, so we decided bring it back and open up about what’s been going on in our lives. New love, New homes and New careers are just among the many topics we’ll touch on. As you know, these sessions get very emotional, so join in on the fun and give us an update on what's been going on with you fr fr.


Here are the various resources we mention on this episode;

Johann Hari speaking on ‘The One You Feed Podcast’( Sharon’s current fav podcast)

https://player.fm/series/the-one-you-feed/ep-468-johann-hari-on-stolen-focus-and-attention

The Artists Way by Julia Cameron (you can find it at Rafu Books, if you are based in Nairobi)

https://rafubooks.com/product-detail/the-artists-way/

Fashionable Step Mum-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qjRSHJHRLs

With love from Julia Gaitho, Noni Muchiri and Sharon Machira.

Aug 24, 202201:42:28
Would You Be On A Reality Show? With Kwambox

Would You Be On A Reality Show? With Kwambox

Reality shows are now a dime a dozen, but back in 2010 (12 years ago) it was a still nascent industry. This week , Kwambox shares her experience on Big Brother Africa which catapulted her into stardom across the continent. But behind the glitz and glam she opens up about her struggle with anxiety brought on by the fame. We also share our experiences being in the limelight and the pressure that brings to maintain a certain image. Let us know your thoughts on reality shows; and if you could join a reality show, which one would it be and why? 

With love from Julia Gaitho, Muthoni Muchiri & Sharon Machira. 

Aug 17, 202201:10:27
Our First Time Stories- With Kwambox (Sex, Public Shaming & More)

Our First Time Stories- With Kwambox (Sex, Public Shaming & More)

This week we go round the table sharing our first time in various precarious situations. Categories include "First Public Scandal", "First Time Having Sex", "First Million (Kenya) Shillings" and many more. We invited superstar MC and Radio Presenter Kwambox to join in on the fun. 

Can you relate to any of the stories? We'd love to hear your 'first time stories' in any of the scenarios we discussed. Please send us a voice note on anchor, or in our DM's (instagram).  https://www.instagram.com/itsrelatedipromise/ We cant wait to hear from you on this one!

While you are here, you can checkout Kwambox's podcast 'The Box Pod' -   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sr-DjjiZOc. 

With love from, Julia Gaitho, Muthoni Muchiri & Sharon Machira.


Aug 10, 202259:02
What Are Our Toxic Traits? With Janet Mbugua

What Are Our Toxic Traits? With Janet Mbugua

After a two year (unplanned) hiatus we're finally back and we're so excited to resume podcasting! To kick off season two, we invited seasoned media personality Janet Mbugua, to join us as we unpack our toxic traits. Why did we choose this topic? For absolutely no reason, but... it's related, i promise! Loool. This session was nothing short of CATHARTIC! We had deeply missed sharing our experiences on the podcast and it was a beautiful reminder of the wonderful sisterhood & community we had created here at iRIP. 

Feels great to be back! Remember to please share a voice note letting us know YOUR toxic traits :)

Here's how: Download the app 'Anchor', search for Its related, I promise and the option to record a 1 min voice note appears at the top of our profile.

Hosted by Julia Gaitho, Muthoni Muchiri, and Sharon Machira.

While you are here, be sure to check out Janet's podcast 'My First Time Stories", where she sheds light on period stigma, one story at a time. 

https://afripods.africa/episode/episode-8-periods-and-disability/7c1f3413-e7e2-43d6-ab80-402d3b9ea912


Aug 03, 202201:09:27
Do Men Ever Need Reassurance? #AskTheMen with Bright Gameli

Do Men Ever Need Reassurance? #AskTheMen with Bright Gameli

Noni recently came across an interesting tweet with a lady asking “Why are men so secure? What’s the secret? Like, do y’all ever need reassurance?”

So we invited our Ghanian hommie Bright Gameli, who also dabbles as a Cyber Security expert; and posed the question to him.

We’re hoping to do more of these #AskTheMen topics, so feel free to share any questions you’d like to pose to our future male guests, and you can also recommend men who you'd like us to host on the next edition of #AskTheMen. We're wrapping up Season 1 by bringing in our first ever guest, but we'll be back in a few weeks with SEASON TWO, with exciting new content, new segments, and a new ENERGY! 

Thanks for the incredible support so far :)


Hosted by Sharon Machira, Julia Gaitho & Muthoni Muchiri. 

Sep 30, 202040:58