Fired Up!
Fired Up! is a podcast that celebrates women who are fearless in the pursuit of what sets their soul on fire! Women who break the mold and dare to dream. Grab a seat and take your place, in a safe space for bold conversations on charting our own path. We are passionate about female empowerment; through sharing information and educating each other. We also highlight the work and stories of women who are great examples of an empowered woman.
Episodes
Ep 5: In this final episode on the feminism and family series we explore the complexities involved in modern day motherhood.
Ep 4: In this episode, I explore the surname phenomenon and share my unconventional take on family names.
Ep:3 In this episode of the Feminism and Family series, I share my perspective on gender roles, better yet, gender equality in a feminist household. I relay how my earliest years informed the views I currently hold on the place of a man and woman in a family dynamic, and how these ideas were challenged along the way.
Episode2: I share my feminist perspective on motherhood. What guides the raising of my daughter
Ep 1: In this episode I explore the relevance of Bride Price in modern day, and share my take on why we might need to kick this age-old practice to the curb.
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In this episode, that marks the beginning of Fired Up! I let you in on how we got here, and my less than linear journey with podcasting.
Going from Good Vibes, to Square Pegs Podcast and now Fired Up! They say "Third times the charm".
We did a rebrand! From Square Pegs Podcast to Fired Up!
Because that's truly how we feel here about all things feminism, specifically, female empowerment.
1st episode comes out tomorrow! Join in, have a listen and share your thoughts.
Ep 10: In this episode I explore the idea of creative license in art when it means that history is rewritten. Particularly when the rewrite makes the villain a hero.
I was one of the many people who enthusiastically went to the cinema to watch the Woman King. Usually this would be preceded by me watching the trailer to catch a glimpse of what to expect. However, knowing Viola Davis was the main character and that it was filled ...
Ep 09: In this second and final part of the interview. Tanya chats more about the different abilities that hemp or cannabis has and the products they're launching through her new company, Invegrow.
She also lets us in on who inspires her work and persistence, and her advise to those starting out in the entrepreneurial space.
If you enjoyed and learnt from this conversation, feel free to share it with others!
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Ep 8: Today's episode is special as it's a part of a series of interviews I'll be doing with women in climate action through business, activism, policy and much more!
In this episode I speak to Tanya Clarke, a serial entrepreneur based in Malawi, running 2 companies and a charity in education. We talk about the companies she runs and how she ensures sustainability, gender equality as well as the challenges ...
Episode 7: Today we collectively celebrate International Women's Day, and the UN theme for this year is "Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow." In this episode I highlight some of the women who have lent their voice to the climate conversation! The change they inspire through their passion and bravery, as they defend our planet for future generations!
Ep 6: A celebration of the women who inspire me and many others to be bold, use our voice and embrace our femininity…or in Shaggy’s more eloquent words, the “Strength of a Woman.
Ep 5: This episode is on the latest Amendment to the Law of Succession in Kenya.
President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law this revision that completely leaves out mistresses and spouses not legally registered as married from inheriting property upon the husband/wife's death.
I explore this new law, it's merits, flaws and possible consequences. What it implies in the real world, who wins and who stands to los...
Ep 4: This episode marks the end of #16DaysOfActivism as we observe the International Human Rights Day.
Women's rights are human rights, and in this episode I talk about why the 16 Days of Activism are essential to achieving equality of the sexes. It goes without saying that speaking up against GBV is essential throughout the year.
For other resources and to catch up on interesting conversations that took place ar...
Ep 3: We've made it to the final episode of the introduction to feminism on The 'F Word' Series. It was bit of a wild ride for me navigating the depths of modern day feminism, and that is reflected in this episode!
Thank you for tagging along for this entire 3 part series, there will be a lot more coverage of specific topics related to feminism today. And I can't wait to share and hear your thoughts about it...
Ep 2: In this episode we dive into the history and evolution of the feminist movement. From where it started to where it is now.
To understand a concept or school of thought you sometimes have to get to its roots. That way there's little room for misunderstanding...and differentiating between fact and fiction is much easier.
Feel free to share your thoughts!
Here are some online resources for further info...
Ep 1: In this new series I'll be talking about the 'F Word', Feminism. A subject I am passionate about and have wanted to cover for a while.
Over the years, I've noticed that the word feminism elicits strong reactions, mostly negative, from both men and women. Many people who speak against feminism have little to no idea of what it really stands for and what it seeks to accomplish. Conversations taking ...
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