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Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New

Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New

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Yes Girls Podcast is Africa's first experiential growth media brand, designed as a structured, documented public laboratory for personal development.


For the ambitious, the curious, and those unwilling to live on autopilot, this audio-first podcast explores what it truly takes to evolve through lifelong learning, self-discovery, and a growth mindset, grounded not just in theory, but in practice.


Every bi-weekly episode is either a Yespisode (beginning with a Yes Challenge) or a Yesticle (beginning with a real-world challenge), built to stretch comfort zones and expand capability. Award-winning hosts Akumu Fiona and Claire Baker document the process on record.


Tune in and start practising the kind of courage that turns curiosity into transformation. Then keep saying YES. Follow on all platforms: @yesgirlspodcast

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  • 84. What becoming a CEO really asks of you w/ Dr. Laila Macharia - Yesticle

    84. What becoming a CEO really asks of you w/ Dr. Laila Macharia - Yesticle
    Feb 20 2026
    Leadership isn't something you're born into. Most of the time, it's something you grow into, quietly, incrementally, and often without realising that the weight has already shifted onto your shoulders.In this Yesticle, Akumu and Claire sit down (for the second time) with Kenyan business leader and board executive Dr. Laila Macharia to talk about what becoming a CEO really asks of a person: not the aesthetic version of leadership, and certainly not the motivational quote version, but the lived kind - the one shaped by responsibility, range, and consequence.Laila's path was not a straight line toward a corner office. She moved through law, real estate, entrepreneurship, angel investing, and digital education before leadership became the thread tying it all together.Beyond being Vice-Chair of Centum, and having sat on the board of ABSA Kenya, among others, she now leads Imaginable Futures in the region. But none of those titles tell the full story. What matters more is how each chapter required her to stretch into a different version of herself.In this episode, we explore:The biggest misconception about becoming a CEOThe invisible emotional weight of leadershipWhat women in Kenyan corporate spaces navigate quietlyThe difference between founders and "ship steerers"The boring but powerful habits board-level leaders shareAnd one small, reversible step anyone can take toward leadership this yearThis conversation is for anyone curious about becoming a CEO, navigating leadership as a woman, or understanding what executive responsibility actually feels like.Whether you are building something from scratch or growing inside an existing institution, the question underneath it all remains the same:Who are you becoming as your responsibility grows?Because the title is only the surface.The real transformation happens underneath.________Timestamps to Specific Segments:(0:00) Intro(02:00) Meet Dr. Laila Macharia: board leader, female CEO, and corporate executive(04:13) Starting from the bottom: how her leadership journey actually began(06:53) Do you need to "get your hands dirty" to become a leader?(07:53) The biggest myths about becoming a CEO or senior leader(10:50) The invisible challenges and advantages of being a female CEO(12:38) Seeing the forest and the trees: strategic thinking vs operational leadership(16:41) Breaking the glass ceiling: practical advice for women in leadership(19:54) The "boring" habits of successful CEOs and board-level leaders(24:08) Founder DNA vs CEO DNA: what type of leader is needed (and when)?(29:52) Stepping into a new leadership role: her move to Imaginable Futures(33:25) One small, reversible step toward leadership this year(39:54) What Laila has recently said yes to(40:27) Outro____________________Follow Laila Machari on LinkedIn:https://ke.linkedin.com/in/laila-machariaLearn more about her:https://imaginablefutures.com/team-member/laila-macharia/Listen to the other episode we've done with Dr. Laila Macharia:Episode 64: Saying yes to Critical Thinking (or scroll up or down right now in this pod feed to find it)____________________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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    41 min
  • 83. Gen Whys trying Gen Z Style: A Gen Z–Millennial fashion intervention ft. Annet Kavata - Yesticle

    83. Gen Whys trying Gen Z Style: A Gen Z–Millennial fashion intervention ft. Annet Kavata - Yesticle
    Jan 3 2026
    They said yes to curiosity. This Gen Z said yes to dressing them accordingly.For this yesticle, Akumu and Claire flip the generational script and invite a real Gen Z voice into the studio, not just to talk, but to style them, challenge them, and help them rethink what identity, fashion, and power look like today in the teenage and young adult world.Introducing the youngest guest expert, thus far, Annet Kavata. Kavata is a medical student at Aga Khan University, Founding President of Girl Up AKU, and a climate justice innovator working at the intersection of youth leadership, sustainability, and social change in Kenya.What starts as a playful Millennial-to-Gen Z makeover quickly becomes a deeper conversation about:what Gen Z fashion actually representshow young people use style as identity, armour, and expressionthe pressure of being labelled "Gen Z"generational stereotypes and power dynamicsyouth activism, climate justice, and leadership in AfricaThis isn't a generational showdown. It's a conversation, curious, slightly chaotic, and surprisingly insightful, about what we miss when we reduce whole generations to memes. It's about putting us in the same room, handing over the reins, and seeing what we learn when we stop judging each other and start paying closer attention.Expect humour, chaos, cultural commentary, and a few unexpected realisations...all styled in one very Gen Z-approved outfit.____Timestamps to Specific Segments:(0:00) Intro(02:04) Meet Kavata: Gen Z, And Make It Accomplished(04:38) What Is Gen Z Style Anyway?(06:00) The Millennial → Dress Like a Gen Z Challenge/Game(16:38) Mic Off, Cameras Off: The Gen Z Makeover Explained(20:48) What Gen Z Fashion Says About Identity & Power(22:24) Being Labelled "Gen Z": Empowering or Limiting?(23:51) Fashion & Mood; Gender & 'My Dress My Choice'(25:35) Zooming Out: Style, Age, Visibility, Sexuality & Femininity(29:11) Beyond the Outfit: Kavata's Work With Climate Action & Beyond(31:37) Final Thoughts: Saying Yes To Gen Z Fashion Or Something New(33:40) What Kavata Has Recently Said Yes To(34:53) Outro_____Important Links:The Dress Like a Gen Z Yes Challenge:https://drive.google.com/file/d/13XA-TlWVyJODfxvLrnFtrf_tt-fuP4GG/view?usp=sharingFollow Kavata:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annet-kavata-a3014b260https://www.instagram.com/missk.avata/____________________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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    36 min
  • 82. Maybe you shouldn't start that podcast… until you've thought about this. Insider advice ft. Dan Aceda & Kevin Y. Brown - Yesticle

    82. Maybe you shouldn't start that podcast… until you've thought about this. Insider advice ft. Dan Aceda & Kevin Y. Brown - Yesticle
    Dec 9 2025
    Thinking about starting a podcast? Or maybe you've been overthinking it for three years? This Yesticle is the sign you didn't know you were waiting for.In this delightfully meta episode, Akumu and Claire sit down with two titans of podcasting, i.e., the Podfathers: Dan Aceda, founder of SemaBox and creative powerhouse, and Kevin Y. Brown, Head of Strategy at Afripods and producer of over 1,000 podcast episodes.Together, they unpack the questions people always ask: Why start a podcast? | What makes a podcast good (not just popular)? | How do you even begin? | Is video really taking over the industry? | Where is podcasting headed in Kenya and across Africa?So whether you're an aspiring podcaster or simply curious about the audio-verse, this conversation is equal parts humour, wisdom, and insanely practical insights.Key takeaways:1. Why people fall in love with podcastsAuthenticity, trust, intimacy, community... everything mainstream media struggles with.2. How to know if podcasting is for youYour purpose, your voice, and your willingness to show up consistently.3. The #1 beginner mistakeNot knowing your why. Listen to Dan and Kevin's take on the how-to of why.4. The myth of "success = big numbers"Engagement, longevity, and connection consistently outperform vanity metrics.5. Video vs. audio?Welcome to reality: video is huge. Can audio-first creators handle it?6. African creators are just getting startedLocal stories, diverse perspectives, and closely-knit communities are driving change.________Timestamps for Specific Segments:(0:00) Intro(2:05) Meet the guests: Dan & Kevin(7:13) Why podcasting is special(10:22) Podcasting vs traditional media(21:17) Tips for new podcasters(25:00) What truly measures podcast success(35:38) Audio-first vs video-first(41:28) Types of podcasts + Africa's unique landscape(47:06) Podcasts Dan + Kevin love(54:06) What they've recently said YES to(58:19) Outro_______After listening, you'll either say:"YES, I'm starting a podcast tomorrow,"or"Ah. Maybe podcasting isn't my ministry... and that's fine."Both outcomes? Iconic.And if you know someone who's been saying "I want to start a podcast" since 2019 and still hasn't recorded a single trailer… send this to them.This might finally be the nudge (or slap) they need to say "YES."________Important links:Learn more about Dan Aceda:https://top40.businessdailyafrica.com/candidates/dan-aceda/https://youtu.be/_isin6agLYc?si=K77s2q2bpoTCNhV6https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ebuGfmupgyNhfYvfj3txkFollow Dan Aceda:https://www.instagram.com/danaceda/Learn more about SemaBox:https://semabox.africa/Learn more about Kevin Y. Brown:https://kevinybrown.com/Follow Kevin Y. Brown:https://www.instagram.com/kevinybrown/Learn more about Afripods:https://www.afripods.africaList of podcasts mentioned in this episode:The RetrievalsAfriWetuSolar Maverick PodcastLegally CluelessFor Mannerless WomenSo this is loveJoy Ride3 truths, no liesDOACThe AI daily briefChooseFiEarn Your LeisureTropical MBA________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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    59 min
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