In this episode the host discusses 2 issues that are of great concern to her- the growing stats of #womenviolence and why #Employers refuse to Evolve. Why are employers not taking advantage of creating roles that are #homebased #homeworking #hybridroles. I would love to interact with you on Instagram and Facebook @crushedcinnamonpodcast and you can email us on crushedcinnamonorg@gmail.com
Oct 11, 2021•22 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Apparently as a collective we human beings across the world love bashing single people. We single shame them, ostracise unmarried people infact we have doomed them to misery and cats.. In this episode I look at some of the strangest traditions carried out across the world aimed at single people to cause them to wake up to get a life partner!!... I don't know why marriage become the ultimate goal. Find out why I have made a public apology to all unmarried people. As usual if you love this episode...
Sep 28, 2021•17 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Smooth seas don't make skilled sailors. The reality of life is things will get hard, you will face multiple challenges at the same time. The way to handle it lies in the way ducks behave. You see them calm on the surface when they are in water, what you don't see is the work and effort they put in under water paddling like crazy. Join the conversation as I talk about the events of my life that lead me to want to emulate a duck. Follow us on our social nedia FB and Insta @crushedcinnamonpodcast d...
Sep 07, 2021•17 min•Season 4Ep. 3
You know they say hindsight is 20/20 that being said it is never too late to unlearn things and do things differently. I share the things I have learned so far. In this episode I talk about letting your money work for you, having relationships that really count. Join in the conversation. Like and share and subscribe, you can also get in touch by email crushedcinnamonorg@gmail.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Aug 30, 2021•24 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Been doing some reflections and with my birthday coming up in September, it got me thinking what do I know as absolute truths, what do I know that actually works, what knowledge do I have that can be applied.. Hence birth of this new series. Enjoy the conversation. Catch all the episodes on: https://wavve.link/CrushedCinnamon/episodes Follow the podcast on our social media pages :Facebook and Instagram Email:crushedcinnamonorg@gmail.com
Aug 17, 2021•14 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this episode I just celebrate this huge milestone. This podcast went live in July 2020 deep in lockdown and figuring out motherhood.. What a journey so I share what next as I look forward to more amazing conversations and milestones to hit. Thank you my listeners and guests for making this podcast come alive, I share this milestone with you.
Aug 03, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Following on from last week's episode on Boundaries, I spoke about personal boundaries. On this episode I focuss on professional Boundaries. There are there to keep you safe in work space as well as ensure proper work-life balance. Interact with us on https://wavve.link/CrushedCinnamon/episodes you will find all our social media information. You can also reach us by email on: crushedcinnamonorg@gmail.com
Jul 20, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Boundaries are limits or rules that help you and others navigate relationships whether intimate or professional. They are not about controlling others but actually are connectors cos they enable healthy relationships. When boundaries are clearly communicated, along with the consequences for breaking them, people understands your expectations. Can you describe some of your boundaries? Are you able to set boundaries? Join the conversation as I navigate this topic. Follow us on our social media pag...
Jul 13, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In the very strange times we live in, we are having to work from home, care for our loved ones, run businesses and still manage to function. I realised that because I was working from home I was not utilising my leave days therefore not taking the timeout because we are in lockdown and couldn't really go anywhere outside the country. However timeout really doesn't translate to a vacation but it means to really stop work and focus on rest and taking care of yourself for defined period of time. Do...
Jun 29, 2021•9 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Tune in to the latest #CrushedCinnamonepisodes Conversation with @the_kenyan_zedai a Breakthrough Female rapper based in Kenya E. Africa. She has a genius artistic play on words to get through her hard hitting lyrics. You truly get a sense of her journey through her music and love of poetry. FOLLOW her page on Fb :Zedai and her Instagram account the_kenyan_zedai. Her music is on spotify and #Youtube #CrushedCinnamopodcast #rap #Rapper #Kenyanmusic #femalerapper #Kenyanfemalerapper #Rapandpoetry ...
Jun 09, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 4
#Adaptability is a life skill seldom talked about yet you rely on this skill to navigate through life. Brian and Teddy are sportsmen who both represented #Kenya7sRugbyTeam at the world stage. Brian also represented #Kenya in the 15s side and became captain in 2012. They have an amazing #friendship and tremendous respect for each other and the #Rugby sport. Teddy has just signed a permanent cobtract to coach a Rugby women's club in France. Tune inn to find out what motivates them, what got them i...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Lockdown restrictions have been lifted and we have been eased back to our everyday lives pre covid19. I don't know about you but I have forgotten how to act around human beings. I feel actually anxiety at the thought of having to attend social gatherings. Join in the conversation. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Email us on crushedcinnamonorg@gmail.com
Apr 06, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 2
This week's episode I discuss the challenge we often face in human relationships, the duty to keep something confidential versus the greater good scenario. Many a times we are conflicted, we don't want to be labelled as gossips or someone who is a, grass? The everyday pressure to 'mind your business' has often kept us from sharing vital information that would prevent harm/destruction/defamation etc because as humans we value loyalty and secrets but are there scenarios where you could risk divulg...
Mar 24, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Join in the conversation as I look at this notion that parenting is a woman's job. Also I look at the pressures society places on women to be able to juggle everything and have balance yet it is not required of the same for men. In her response on a notion that stay home moms children have a lesser chance at being successful. She said that 'I hope by staying at home it signals to my children we must fight for real choice: for a society that values caring, and structures paid work so that both wo...
Mar 15, 2021•13 min
#RosecolouredGlasses The ability to look at something and only see the positive and not the negative side. Join in the conversation as I discuss the danger of having a one sided view when it comes to opportunities, people, business etc. Like and share the episode. Give feedback by emailing us on crushedcinnamonorg@gmail.com follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Mar 10, 2021•13 min
“When the rhythm of the drum beat changes, the dance steps must adapt.” African proverb. When you choose to #Evolve multiple opportunities open up. Whenbyou choose to Remain then you are presented with the same challenges and storms
Mar 01, 2021•14 min
Join in the conversation as I share my thoughts and concerns. I am at the age where this a very important topic and crucial to have. Share your thoughts
Feb 16, 2021•13 min
#Gaslighting is a form of #psychologicalabuse where a person or group makes someone question their sanity, perception of reality, or memories. People experiencing gaslighting often feel confused, anxious, and unable to trust themselves. Join in the conversation.. Get in touch on our usual social media pages. Email us on crushedcinnamonorg@gmail.com #humanrelationships #CrushedCinnamonpodcast
Feb 09, 2021•7 min
I share personal stories of my experiences of racism in sports and also wxamine the role of initiatives such as #kickitout. #racisminsports #racisminfootball Follow us on our social media platforms and continue the conversation Instagram@crushedcinnamonpodcast on facebook crushedcinnamonpodcast page and email is on crushedcinnamonorg@gmail.com
Jan 26, 2021•15 min
The cases of domestic violence are rising each year across the globe. Sadly with the break out of covid 19 , #Domesticviolence grew to become a #shadowpandemic. Please don't continue to suffer in silence. There is support. If you need to reach out email us on crushedcinnamonorg@gmail.com
Jan 12, 2021•12 min
Merry Christmas everyone and a blessed 2021. The year has come to and end and we all can attest 2020 was a year like no other. I am grateful that my family and I survived covid 19 it got very dicey at one point and scary. As I look back and look forward to Christmas I share my thoughts and ask you to reconsider taking up the gift that Christmas brings in the form of Jesus. I end the year with this and take a break. I will be back in the new year continuing with the #theeverydaywomanandthensome s...
Dec 24, 2020•9 min
Join in as I speak to Wendy who is a mother, runs a, montessori nursery and founded a charity valled Homeward bound. She recently graduated with a degree in Animal science:Animal behaviour and welfare. This was a very informative conversation and U was inspired by her passion for animals and their welfare. She talks to me about her charity and the work they do in detail. They have a facebook page so go follow it for more information.
Dec 22, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Join in my conversation with the beautiful and amazing Raluca. She shares her passion for languages and in particular Arab. She has worked in the middle East thanks to her love for the language. Did you know Arab has different accents? She teaches us all about this. She is inspiring and reminds us that language can be used to empower people and ourselves too.
Dec 15, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Join my conversation with Louisa the first guest on the new series #TheEverydaywomanAndthenSome she highlights the lack of black representation in publishing, print media;especially children's books. She is a lady with many hats doing it all. This was a wonderful and rich conversation. #blackrepresentationinbooks #childrensbooks #africanheroes #Africankingsandqueens #womeninpublishing #chuldrensbooksuk #blackpublishersuk #humanrelationshipspodcast Get the books find their information - Here are ...
Dec 08, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 1
I am a woman that is my superpower what is your super power? This series is to celebrate the Everyday woman in all her facets. It is a series to give an ear to the voice of the woman. It is a series to help us appreciate women, recognise them, understand their passion and most of all lift up the woman!
Nov 24, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 1
End of Season 1 Final episode of Season 1 Episode 11: Emotional intelligence We look at the 5 components of #emotionalintelligence and I speak about #emotionalleadership #integrity #genderbias #comparrisonsmenmakeofwomen
Nov 01, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Background music by #MustardbyIthekaProductions In this episode we look at the definition of social class and how language is viewed by the different tiers of the class systems. We look at how language can affect what class one can be in
Oct 22, 2020•15 min•Season 10Ep. 1
In this episode we look at support and partnership within the family set up. There is always that person in the family who is the go-to person, the one who supports everyone, who organises things but sadly this person is always forgotten when they need support. I challenge you yo think are you the weakest link? Are you the person who doesn't support your family members the go to person?Are you making excuses that the person who needs your support is okay and will figure it out?
Oct 16, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Quick corection ISA:Individual Savings Account. In This episode Makena the host looks at our relationship with money. Was money a topic of discussion when growing up? What made me start saving. Are there ways to salvage the situation if you haven't started saving #budget #savings #Cashisa #socialcapital #networks
Oct 02, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The host Makena reflects on the term 'distance travelled' through looking at the things have led to her baby's 6 month birthday. Reflections around help, self care, extending grace to oneself and growth spurts.
Sep 17, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 10