The Cre8 Podcast

The Cre8 Podcast

por Cindi Muriuki
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Maxine Wabosha - I'm just going to become an engineer | Ep. 010

Maxine Wabosha is a well-known Kenyan content creator and influencer, host of A Letter to My Younger Self podcast, and founder of Safari Bags. On Season 2, episode 2, Wabosha shares why she chose to pursue content creation despite pursuing a degree in engineering. She also shares how she shifted in 2020 due to the pandemic. She started her podcast, A Letter to My Younger Self, following a suggestion from her manager. In the same year, she started her first business, Bosh Drip, which is no longer operational. After, she started Safirii Bags, which she plans on making the go-to store for all types of bags in Kenya. Find Maxine Wabosha on socials here: Instagram - TikTok Find ‘A Letter to My Younger Self’ podcast on YouTube Check out Safirii Bags website If you want to hear more stories like Maxine Wabosha, please leave a like and subscribe to The Cre8 Podcast. Feel free to comment below which Creative you'd like to see next. Remember to stay creative, and we'll see you back here on The Cre8 Podcast - where creatives connect! ---- Find our host, Cindi Muriuki, on Instagram Connect with us elsewhere: Instagram - TikTok - X - Facebook

Ajib Gathoni - I have internal fights with myself | Ep. 011

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Ajib Gathoni is a well-known Kenyan content creator and influencer. On Season 2, episode 3, Ajib tells us about her gradual growth on social media from her dance videos that gained her over 1.4 million followers on TikTok and 500 thousand followers on Instagram. She also shares her journey into the creative industry in Kenya, the struggles with burnout and self-sabotage, as well as her tips and tricks on how to grow and pitch to brands as a content creator. Find Ajib Gathoni on socials here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ajib_gathoni/?hl=en TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ajibgathoni?lang=en If you want to hear more stories like Ajib Gathoni’s, please leave a like and subscribe to The Cre8 Podcast. Feel free to comment below which Creative you'd like to see next. Remember to stay creative, and we'll see you back here on The Cre8 Podcast - where creatives connect! ---- Find our host on Instagram: instagram.com/cindimuriuki Connect with us elsewhere: Instagram: instagram.com/thecre8pod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecre8pod X: https://x.com/thecre8pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093659655845

Kimanzi - Payment is still a big challenge | Ep. 012

Kimanzi is a respected Kenyan content creator and creative director. On Season 2, episode 4, Kimanzi shares how he started off as a content creator and creating 7 second videos back when Vine was still a popular social media platform. He also tells us about his transition from practicing law to becoming a senior level copywriter in a marketing agency, as well as the importance of learning your value as a person. Find Kimanzi on socials here: Instagram - TikTok - X (formerly Twitter) If you want to hear more stories like Kimanzi’s, please leave a like and subscribe to The Cre8 Podcast. Feel free to comment below which Creative you'd like to see next. Remember to stay creative, and we'll see you back here on The Cre8 Podcast - where creatives connect! ---- Find our host, Cindi Muriuki, on Instagram Connect with us elsewhere: Instagram - TikTok - X - Facebook

Njerae - There are times I’ve forgotten my lyrics | Ep. 013

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Njerae is a Kenyan based singer, songwriter, and producer whose music identifies as Afro-indie, Soul, and RnB On Season 2, episode 5, Njerae shares how she kick-started her music career at Sauti Academy, the challenges she faces as a woman in the music industry, and how she got scammed at the beginning of the year. She also sings an acoustic version of her new single “Nyumbani” which you can find now on all streaming platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠ - ⁠Youtube⁠ - ⁠Apple Music⁠ Find Njerae on socials here: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ If you want to hear more stories like Njerae’s, please leave a like and subscribe to The Cre8 Podcast. Feel free to comment below which Creative you'd like to see next. Remember to stay creative, and we'll see you back here on The Cre8 Podcast - where creatives connect! ---- Find our host, Cindi Muriuki, on ⁠Instagram⁠ Connect with us elsewhere: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠X⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠

Fena Gitu - I took a loan for my first album | Ep. 014

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Fena Gitu is a Kenyan based singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer. On Season 2, episode 6, Fena shares that she was drawn to music from a very young age and credits Reuben Kigame as the producer of her first song when she was in class 7. She also shares her challenges with balancing her talent with the business side of music. From reaching a peak and eventually taking a career break in 2015, Fena says it was necessary to bring her back to centre. She also announced the drop of her new EP, an extended version of Love Art Lust, which is an Electronic Dance Music (EDM) project. Find it on all ⁠streaming platforms here⁠: Find Fena Gitu on socials here: ⁠Instagram⁠ - ⁠TikTok⁠ - ⁠X⁠ If you want to hear more stories like Fena’s, please leave a like and subscribe to The Cre8 Podcast. Feel free to comment below which Creative you'd like to see next. Remember to stay creative, and we'll see you back here on The Cre8 Podcast - where creatives connect! ---- Shop Our Merch: https://cre8.hustlesasa.shop Find our host, Cindi Muriuki, on ⁠Instagram⁠ Connect with us elsewhere: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠ X⁠ ⁠ Facebook⁠

"I just wanted to be famous" - Esther Kazungu | Ep. 015

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Esther Kazungu is a popular Kenyan content creator. On Season 2, episode 7, Esther Kazungu shares her journey into the content creation space. From quitting her job at the start of the pandemic in 2020, to going viral for her parliament videos, and now her journey into motherhood, Esther shares it all. Find Esther Kazungu on socials here: Instagram - TikTok - X If you want to hear more stories like Esther’s, please leave a like and subscribe to The Cre8 Podcast. Feel free to comment below which Creative you'd like to see next. Remember to stay creative, and we'll see you back here on The Cre8 Podcast - where creatives connect! ---- Shop Our Merch: https://cre8.hustlesasa.shop Find our host, Cindi Muriuki, on Instagram Connect with us elsewhere: Instagram - TikTok - X - Facebook

"I did not grow up wanting to be a lawyer" - Angie Mukora | Ep. 016

Angie Mukora Kiarie is a content creator and an intellectual property (IP) lawyer with 8 years of experience. On the season 2 finale, we invited Angela to answer some important questions regarding IP (intellectual property) and copyright law within the creative space. From what to look out for in contracts to music jurisprudence such as the famous case between musician Nonini and content creator Brian Mutinda. Angie shares her insights, tips, and tricks with us. Find Angie Mukora on ⁠Instagram⁠ If you want to hear more stories like Angie's, please leave a like and subscribe to The Cre8 Podcast. Feel free to comment below which Creative you'd like to see next. Remember to stay creative, and we'll see you back here on The Cre8 Podcast - where creatives connect! ---- ⁠Shop Our Merch⁠ Find our host, Cindi Muriuki, on ⁠Instagram⁠ Connect with us elsewhere: ⁠Instagram⁠ - ⁠TikTok⁠ - ⁠X⁠ - ⁠Facebook⁠
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How Phil Director Made Kenyan Film History: From Tahidi High to Netflix & Beyond | Episode 17

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🎬 In the first episode of season of The Cre8 Podcast, we sit down with Phillip Karanja, popularly known as Phil Director – a celebrated Kenyan filmmaker, actor, and CEO of Phil-It Productions. From a young age, Phil knew he wanted to be part of the film industry. With his mother’s support, he attended film school, where he met his best friend and business partner, Abel Mutua (Mkurugenzi). While still a student, Phil landed an acting role on the hit TV show Tahidi High, later becoming a director on the show and then directing another fan favourite, Mother In Law. Phil’s career soared as he directed more acclaimed shows and films, including 'Click Click Bang' – the first Kenyan film to be featured on Netflix! He went on to establish Phil-It Productions, learning first-hand the importance of balancing creativity with business acumen. This realisation inspired him to launch his podcast, Becoming CEO, where he interviews top CEOs in Kenya about leadership and entrepreneurship. If you’re passionate about filmmaking, entrepreneurship, or Kenyan entertainment, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration! Find Phil Karanja on: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠X⁠ | ⁠Tiktok⁠ | Find ⁠Becoming CEO⁠ on YouTube Find the ⁠Phil It Productions⁠ website If you want to hear more stories like Phil’s, please leave a like and subscribe to The Cre8 Podcast. Feel free to comment below which Creative you'd like to see next. Remember to stay creative, and we'll see you back here on The Cre8 Podcast - where creatives connect! ---- ⁠ Shop Our Merch⁠ Find our host, ⁠Cindi Muriuki⁠, on Instagram: Connect with us elsewhere: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠ | ⁠X⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ |

From Software Engineer to Visual Storyteller | Wixx Mangutha’s Creative Journey | Episode 18

In this inspiring interview, Wixx Mangutha, a talented visual storyteller and founder of Wixx Studios - a thriving art studio with a growing team, shares her unique journey from studying software engineering to becoming a successful artist. 🎨 Starting to draw at a young age, Wixx never saw art as a viable career path and initially followed her sister’s footsteps into software engineering. However, with encouragement from family and friends, she began sharing her artwork online, gradually revealing her creative process and face to her growing audience. 🚀 Today, Wixx runs her own studio, balancing the challenges and wins of creating visually appealing stories and art both for herself and on behalf of major brands. She opens up about the struggles of pursuing her passion and the triumphs that have shaped her career. If you’re interested in art, creative entrepreneurship, or personal growth, this episode is packed with valuable insights! Find Wixx Mangutha on ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠ |⁠ X (formerly Twitter)⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ If you want to hear more stories like Wixx’s, please leave a like and subscribe to The Cre8 Podcast. Feel free to comment below which Creative you'd like to see next. Remember to stay creative, and we'll see you back here on The Cre8 Podcast - where creatives connect! --- ⁠Shop Our Merch⁠ Find our host, Cindi Muriuki, on ⁠Instagram⁠: Connect with us elsewhere: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠ | ⁠X⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ #VisualStoryteller #ArtStudio #CreativeJourney #WixxMangutha #ArtistInterview #CreativeEntrepreneurship #ArtCareer #SoftwareEngineerToArtist

From London to Nairobi: G Money on Radio, Events, and Dancehall in Kenya | Episode 19

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On this episode of The Cre8 Podcast, Cindi Muriuki has an insightful conversation with G Money AKA Conrad Gray, the British-Jamaican-Kenyan DJ, radio personality, and CEO of The Good Company KE. From his early days on pirate radio in the UK to becoming a key figure in Kenya’s radio and music scene, G Money shares his remarkable journey and the impact he’s made along the way. Discover how G Money’s passion and talent led him to BBC Radio 1 Xtra, and how a chance meeting with John Rabar brought him to Kenya to help launch Homeboyz Radio — a move that changed his life forever. Though not planning to stay, he fell in love with Kenya and became a beloved radio host, shaping the soundscape of Kenyan radio until his retirement in 2024. In this episode, we also explore: - The current state of Kenyan radio and its evolution. - A comparison of Kenya’s music events to international scenes, including venues, sound quality, and ticket pricing. - G Money’s influential role in promoting Dancehall music in Kenya by bringing top artists like Etana and Chronixx to local audiences - His vision for The Good Company KE and the future of Kenya’s entertainment industry Whether you’re a music lover, aspiring DJ, or interested in the Kenyan creative industry, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiring stories. Find G Money on Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Find The Good Company: Instagram | TikTok | X (formerly Twitter) | YouTube If you want to hear more stories like G Money’s, please leave a like and subscribe to The Cre8 Podcast. Feel free to comment below which Creative you'd like to see next. Remember to stay creative, and we'll see you back here on The Cre8 Podcast - where creatives connect! ---- Shop Our Merch Find our host, Cindi Muriuki, on Instagram Connect with us elsewhere: Instagram | TikTok | X | Facebook #GMoney #KenyanRadio #DancehallKenya #TheGoodCompanyKE #HomeboyzRadio #KenyanMusic #DJLife #BBC1Radio #MusicEventsKenya #KenyanEntertainment
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