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KIGANDA CHAT

KIGANDA CHAT

By Kelly

As different as all of us are, we do got a lot in common. Here’s a space where I share my thoughts on the things that cross my mind. This is also a space where I’m inviting you to think and talk about these things with me. My name is Kelly Kiganda and this is Kiganda Chat.
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SEASON idk EPISODE idk either yet: 2023 Recap-ish

KIGANDA CHATJan 31, 2024

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SEASON idk EPISODE idk either yet: 2023 Recap-ish

SEASON idk EPISODE idk either yet: 2023 Recap-ish

New Years Eve had me thinking, reflecting, and letting things sink innn. I had to bring the pod into the new year 🥹. Had to add it to chapter 1 of the 2024 book you know?!
Jan 31, 202410:11
SEASON idk EPISODE idk: September 8th 2023; Flashback on growing pains & such

SEASON idk EPISODE idk: September 8th 2023; Flashback on growing pains & such

Seasons change and so do we. Crawling back into this podcast space. Lemme get a nice cushion and put my feet up again…
Jan 30, 202417:39
SEASON 3 EP 2: Sleeping on yourself

SEASON 3 EP 2: Sleeping on yourself

If you have a gift, give it away…awayyy…awayyyy. Share your gifts with the world, you might save a life :)
Jun 06, 202307:28
SEASON 3 EP 1: Hey, it’s been a while…

SEASON 3 EP 1: Hey, it’s been a while…

Had to make this episode a re-introduction of myself cuz it’s a NEWW SEASON of LIFE y’all. Let’s gerrrit.
May 25, 202313:55
SEASON 2 EP 8: Sponge🧽

SEASON 2 EP 8: Sponge🧽

Be like a sponge. Simple!
Dec 17, 202204:02
SEASON 2 EP 7: grief under pressure

SEASON 2 EP 7: grief under pressure

I believe that love is the answer to a lot of things. As crippling as grief is, we can only nurture ourselves, be nurtured, & nurture others is through love. #kindness #seasonal depression #getting up #release
Dec 14, 202216:00
SEASON 2 EP 6: If I’m being honest…

SEASON 2 EP 6: If I’m being honest…

I’m having a full circle moment; realizing more & more how far honesty has been taking me; continuing stay true to yourself; you are what you think you are
Dec 12, 202212:55
SEASON 2 EP 5: What is Peace?

SEASON 2 EP 5: What is Peace?

As I sit in the parking lot waiting to pick up my sister from school, I’m choosing to reflect.
Nov 12, 202225:52
SEASON 2 EP 4: Ripple Effects & Retail Therapy

SEASON 2 EP 4: Ripple Effects & Retail Therapy

It hurts to see people suffer in silence. Hurt people will continue to hurt people; but healed people can heal people. It’s a ripple effect.
Oct 08, 202221:34
SEASON 2 EP 3: Avoidance & Intentionality

SEASON 2 EP 3: Avoidance & Intentionality

I’ve literally been avoiding this episode…lol. But it’s time to be real; it’s time to be intentional. So imma call myself out a bit.
Sep 11, 202220:46
SEASON 2 EP 2: Is Suffering a Blessing?

SEASON 2 EP 2: Is Suffering a Blessing?

Do you agree or disagree? What are your thoughts?
Aug 14, 202207:28
SEASON 2 EP 1: Uganda Recap

SEASON 2 EP 1: Uganda Recap

HEYYY, it’s season 2! Welcome welcome welcome. Let’s start with a nice recap and some banter!
Aug 09, 202228:36
Deep Dive

Deep Dive

traveling does a lot more than take you places.
Jul 18, 202214:45
Updates & Banter!

Updates & Banter!

what’s happening and what’s ahead!
Jun 30, 202206:22
Let’s take a moment.

Let’s take a moment.

Right here right now
Jun 20, 202207:52
I failed, I gave up, but I’m gonna try again

I failed, I gave up, but I’m gonna try again

Been trying to make major decisions about my major. Pun intended. Failure has been taking me through an interesting and much needed process.
Jun 09, 202229:11
Don’t let these distractions deter you!!

Don’t let these distractions deter you!!

When you’re on the way to greatness, that’s exactly when all these distractions wanna come in full throttle. It’s not a coincidence, keep going! Remind yourself why you’re doing this in the first place. It’s always easy to do things that are beneath you, but greater risks give greater outcomes.
May 29, 202205:12
Pride…I have a lot of that

Pride…I have a lot of that

Pride, past experiences, bad habits, being humble, asking for help, hyper-independence, communicating, healing, letting go…It’s never just pride, it’s also been many things related to it.
May 23, 202227:02
Let it Flow

Let it Flow

I don’t like holding onto things for too long anymore. I have to be a vessel and just let things flow
May 18, 202210:24
I Have to Wait

I Have to Wait

With whatever you chose to do, there will always be a waiting period. The point of waiting is not necessarily just to wait but who you become while you wait.
May 17, 202218:04
don’t let perfectionism cripple You

don’t let perfectionism cripple You

I’m doing a whole lotta thinking and not enough doing. You can’t have ideas run through your mind forever! Put them out to the world!!
May 16, 202213:45
Maintaining Your Boundaries

Maintaining Your Boundaries

As requested, here are some thoughts on how to make and maintain boundaries. When they’re crossed, it can make you realize how important they are.
May 05, 202214:47
Facing Withdrawal

Facing Withdrawal

Saying no, taking a step back, changing your mind, these have all been essential things in figuring life out.
May 04, 202209:39
Been feeling really content lately

Been feeling really content lately

It’s been a lil bit! How’re y’all doing? I’ve been feeling pretty content with life lately.
May 03, 202209:46
No More Facades ft. Anu Fasan

No More Facades ft. Anu Fasan

Letting go of expectations and making our natural gifts a reality. This was another unexpected, yet necessary, discussion but with my day 1, my good sis, Anu Fasan.
Apr 21, 202236:20
Feeling discouraged

Feeling discouraged

You might feel discouraged at times and that’s okay; it won’t last forever. You are not your thoughts and you don’t have to listen to them.
Apr 16, 202207:14
I’m making life simple again

I’m making life simple again

Plain and simple!
Apr 14, 202212:25
Y’all really got me!!!

Y’all really got me!!!

I thought I was having a last minute kickback for my birthday but my beloved friends threw a surprise party for me in a completely different location!!! My birthday (Friday, April 8th) started with no plans for an outfit, makeup, whatsoever. But by the grace of God and with the help of such awesome people, somehow everything came together and I was SO surprised by the end of it all. One of my best birthdays fr. My heart is so full
Apr 11, 202211:43
Today’s my birthday!

Today’s my birthday!

I lived for another year today! So it’s only right I start the day off with some good ole reflection :D
Apr 08, 202218:24
Confidence

Confidence

A suggested topic that is also an ongoing thing for me. I touch on self-confidence, confidence in my environment/those around me, and Godfidence.
Apr 04, 202226:25
Focus

Focus

What H.E.R said; Re-evaluating what’s fighting for your time, attention, & peace.
Apr 04, 202201:34
Road Blocks

Road Blocks

This goes into my mindset on making important decisions and waiting for answers to come to you. Patience is indeed a virtue and idk about y’all but I need more of that.
Apr 02, 202210:14
Trying to step out of my comfort zone

Trying to step out of my comfort zone

If you’re also tired of staying inside the box or conforming to standards that aren’t your own, this one’s for you.
Mar 29, 202206:59
New Beginnings

New Beginnings

A reminder to recalibrate and reset as we begin a new week. Let’s continue living life!!
Mar 28, 202207:38
Self Investment

Self Investment

It’s in the name! Investing in yourself is so crucial in order to see and feel yourself flourish into who you want to be; who you need to be; who you’re supposed to be.
Mar 26, 202213:16
Shoot for the stars, Aim for the moon ft. Noura Ata

Shoot for the stars, Aim for the moon ft. Noura Ata

An unexpected but essential conversation with THEE Noura Ata, a beloved friend who’s also on a path to seeking comfortability in uncomfortable situations.
Mar 24, 202222:46
Be present because you are a blessing

Be present because you are a blessing

I’m a person whose resides in their mind most of the time. When an avalanche of negative thoughts starts rolling in my mind, I have to release that energy by actively focusing on my blessings.
Mar 23, 202215:58
Spring Break 2022 RECAP

Spring Break 2022 RECAP

How my spring break was and what I gained!
Mar 20, 202210:57
I don’t pray enough

I don’t pray enough

A little bit on my relationship with God and how I tend to forget the power & importance of prayer.
Mar 18, 202218:24
Living with mistakes

Living with mistakes

Mistakes are my biggest teachers because they can impact me the most. However, they do not define my whole being. And at the end of the day, everything happens for a reason.
Mar 17, 202211:53
Why I love ice-cream

Why I love ice-cream

Yes I’m a little lactose intolerant but me no care. Ice-cream is the ultimate comfort food & I will continue treating myself :)
Mar 16, 202208:35
Resistance

Resistance

So you don’t want peace you want problems always?? Maybe you’re right because problems have been helping me out lately. No shade to peace though cuz I’m definitely staying in that too.
Mar 15, 202209:15
The chokehold of African Time

The chokehold of African Time

Also known as BPT or Black people time, African time has many people in a chokehold that we must fight to break free from. Abeg let’s make time our ally not our enemy.
Mar 14, 202205:44
I feel a shift

I feel a shift

Things feel like they’re changing and I like the Kelly that I’m becoming. Still figuring out that sleep thing though…LOL
Mar 13, 202207:37
Grief

Grief

Grief expands more than just physical things. I learned a new definition of grief and found the beauty in it.
Mar 12, 202208:29
Spring Break 2022 (4real this time)

Spring Break 2022 (4real this time)

If there’s one thing I need to do this Spring Break, it’s take a BREAK. My relationship with sleep is wack and we need to emphasize the importance of just BEING human beings.
Mar 11, 202207:45