Grace and Glow Up Podcast

Season 3 of Grace & Glow-Up isn’t about chasing what’s next — it’s about becoming who you need to be to sustain what you’re building.In Part Two of this deeply personal conversation with Barak Mondia, we move from identity and grief into the relationships that shape who we become.This episode explores the emotional side of fatherhood, the weight men carry quietly, and the role of friendship, accountability, and boundaries in staying whole — especially in leadership and ministry spaces.We also unpack:How fatherhood changes you, especially after lossThe emotional responsibility men carry but rarely expressThe importance of accountability and having the right people around youFriendship between men and women — and how boundaries protect, not restrictLeading at home vs leading in publicBuilding legacy through presence, not just provisionThis is an honest, grounded, and necessary conversation.If you’ve ever felt the pressure to hold everything together while still trying to show up fully for the people who matter most — this episode will resonate.👉 This is Part Two of a two-part series📌 Watch Part One.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, identity, leadership, and real life.#GraceAndGlowUp #Fatherhood #Leadership #Accountability #Boundaries

Season 3 of Grace & Glow-Up isn’t about chasing what’s next — it’s about becoming who you need to be to sustain what you’re building.In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with a close friend — not in his role as a pastor or leader, but as a man navigating life beyond titles.We talk about identity, the quiet weight of responsibility, and what it really means to stay grounded when life keeps asking more of you.At the center of this conversation is grief — the loss of his mother — and how that experience reshaped his sense of self, strength, and vulnerability.This is not a polished conversation. It’s honest. It’s reflective. It’s human.If you’ve ever had to be strong for others while quietly carrying your own pain, this episode will sit with you.In Part One, we explore:Who you are beyond what people need from youThe emotional reality of grief and lossWhat it means to carry strength and still feel deeplyThe role of friendship as a safe place to be fully seenThe inner work required to stay whole in seasons of pressureThis is a conversation about becoming — not in public, but in private.

If Part 1 started the conversation… this is where it gets deeper.In Part 2 of this roundtable discussion, we move beyond the surface of Christian dating and step into what really matters — discernment, personal growth, and preparation for healthy relationships.Because the truth is, relationships are not just about finding the right person…they are about becoming the right person.In this episode, we talk about:✨ What discernment actually looks like in relationships✨ How to know if someone is truly aligned with your values and faith✨ The importance of emotional safety and intentionality✨ The role of community and accountability in relationships✨ How singleness can be a season of growth, not waiting✨ What it means to prepare yourself for a healthy, God-centered relationshipThis conversation is part of Season 3: Becoming Through Transitions, where we explore the seasons that shape who we are becoming — and relationships are one of the most transformative.🎙️ If you haven’t watched Part 1, make sure you start there — this is a continuation of the conversation.Instagram Accounts of Guests:Vera - https://www.instagram.com/ladyyveeeMercy - https://www.instagram.com/iam_nimziihLydia - https://www.instagram.com/lydiakuria

In this episode of the Grace & Glow-Up Podcast, we’re doing something a little different.Instead of a one-on-one conversation, this is a roundtable discussion with four women sharing honest perspectives on Christian dating — the realities, challenges, and growth that come with navigating relationships while trying to honour God.We explore:The unspoken struggles women of faith face in datingExpectations vs reality in Christian relationshipsEmotional maturity, red flags, and self-awarenessLessons learned through experienceWhat faith looks like in modern datingThis conversation is part of Season 3: Becoming Through Transitions, where we reflect on the seasons that shape who we are becoming — and relationships are one of the most transformative.This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.In Part 2, we go deeper into discernment, personal growth, and preparation for healthy relationships.If you’ve ever felt uncertain, stretched, or challenged in your dating journey — this conversation will resonate.If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who might need it.

Part Two of this conversation moves into the deeper work — healing and restoration.In this episode, Praveen Paul — engineer, entrepreneur, and VP across MEA — shares openly about navigating divorce, emotional growth, and rebuilding life through faith.We explore:• The emotional reality of divorce• Healing, vulnerability, and maturity• Rethinking masculinity and emotional intelligence• What healthy relationships look like after heartbreak• Trusting God in seasons of rebuildingThis episode is a reminder that healing is not a setback — it’s part of becoming whole.New episodes of Grace & Glow Up drop weekly at7PM GST | 6PM EAT.Press play.

Season 3, Episode 3 — Part One is finally live.Yes, this episode came a little later than planned… but some conversations deserve timing, not speed.In Part One, I sit down with Praveen Paul — engineer, entrepreneur, VP across the Middle East & Africa, and a man deeply grounded in faith — to talk about identity, leadership, and purpose in the marketplace.We explore:• Identity before titles• Christian leadership in corporate spaces• Discerning between a good opportunity and a God opportunity• Staying spiritually grounded during seasons of promotion• Building success without compromising your faithIf you’re growing in your career but determined not to lose yourself spiritually, this conversation will resonate.New episodes drop weekly at7PM GST | 6PM EAT

In Part One, we talked about transition, rejection, and identity under pressure.In Part Two, we shift the lens.Because the way we navigate uncertainty does not just shape us.It shapes the people watching us.This episode explores faith, motherhood, leadership, and the legacy we leave behind — not just through words, but through how we handle pressure, silence, and reinvention.In this conversation with Nita Mondia, we unpack:• How motherhood changes the way you process uncertainty• What children absorb when they watch you navigate hard seasons• Modeling courage when you do not feel strong• Leading spiritually while still finding your footing• The difference between building income and building legacy• What it means to leave an inheritance beyond moneyLegacy is not only what we leave behind.It is what we normalize.It is what we model.It is what we live out in quiet, unfiltered moments.If you are a mother, a leader, a mentor, or someone thinking long-term about impact, this episode will challenge and encourage you.Watch Part Two now and reflect on this question:If your children retold your story one day, what lesson would you want them to highlight?Subscribe for more conversations where faith meets real life, and purpose turns into influence.#GraceAndGlowUp #FaithAndMotherhood #ChristianPodcast #LegacyBuilding #WomenOfFaith #LeadershipAtHome #PurposeDrivenLife

Grace & Glow-Up Podcast – Season 3 ft. Nita MondiaWhat do you do when your life plan doesn’t work out?In this episode of Grace & Glow-Up, we unpack relocation to the UAE, rejection, identity under pressure, and the faith shift required when opportunities do not come as expected.Nita Mondia shares her lived experience navigating transition as a musician, mother, pastor’s wife, and entrepreneur — and what it really takes to move from waiting for doors to open… to building your own table.———In this episode we discuss:• Relocation to the UAE and unmet expectations• Identity beyond titles and roles• The emotional weight of waiting and rejection• Creating opportunities instead of waiting for permission• The mindset shift required for a new season• Faith in seasons that feel silent———This episode is for you if you are:→ Navigating a career transition→ Relocating to a new country→ Questioning your purpose→ Facing rejection or delayed opportunities→ In a waiting season spiritually or professionallyKey scriptures referenced:2 Corinthians 4:8Jeremiah 1:5Habakkuk 2:3Psalm 23:5Romans 12:2Transition is not failure. It is formation.Watch Part One and reflect on this question:Who are you becoming in the season where things did not go according to plan?Subscribe for Part Two where we explore motherhood, legacy, and how the way we handle pressure shapes the next generation.#GraceAndGlowUp #CareerTransition #RelocationUAE #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndPurpose #IdentityInChrist #WaitingSeason #DubaiLife #LeadershipGrowth

Season Two didn’t end because the conversations were finished.It ended because clarity arrived.This finale is a reflection — not a recap.In this episode, I share 26 lessons I’m carrying into 2026.Lessons shaped by growth, faith, reinvention, relationships, career shifts, self-disruption, and learning how to become in a world that’s moving faster than ever.If you’re in your 20s or 30s and you’ve been feeling the quiet pressure to:outgrow old versions of yourselfrethink your directiondisrupt your comfort before life does it for youthis episode is for you.Thank you for being part of Season Two.We don’t just close chapters here — we grow from them.🎧 Season Two Finale: 26 Lessons for 2026⏱️ Best listened to with intention.💬 Let me know in the comments which lesson stayed with you.📌 Subscribe for Season Three.

This is Part Two of my conversation with Lydia on Grace & Glow Up — and it’s for the woman who once prayed for love, grew through the lessons, leaned into family, and is still becoming. 🤍We talk about love that’s built with God at the center, the lessons that refine you (not break you), the role of family in shaping identity, and what it really means to become the woman God is forming in private before He reveals her in public.If you’re in a season of becoming, this one will meet you right where you are.👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to support the podcast and stay updated.📌 New episodes go live every Friday at 7PM GST / 6PM EAT.

Have you ever lost a job in a foreign country?Felt the pressure of a visa counting down?Or experienced racial bias while trying to build a life far from home?So many of us carry these stories quietly…but you don’t have to walk through them alone.In this week’s Grace & Glow-Up episode, Lydia opens up about navigating job loss in Dubai, identity shifts, loneliness, and the unexpected way God found her in the desert season.If you’ve ever faced a hard chapter abroad — this conversation will speak deeply to your heart.✨ Watch the full episode now.✨ New episodes every Friday at 7PM GST / 6PM EAT.

✨ PART 2 IS NOW LIVE!Welcome back to the continuation of this powerful two-part conversation.In Part 1, we unpacked leadership, team culture, and the early lessons that shape great leaders.Part 2 takes us even deeper — into the person behind the title, the transitions, the tensions, and the truths that make leadership human.In this episode, we dive into:⭐ Moving from technical expert to people leader⭐ Building diverse, high-performing teams⭐ Handling conflict with emotional intelligence⭐ Balancing ambition, family, and personal peace⭐ Lessons he wishes he learned earlier⭐ What made our own season of working together flow so wellThis episode is rich, honest, and full of wisdom for anyone navigating leadership, growth, or influence.Press play — Part 2 is now live.If the conversation speaks to you, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe so you never miss a new drop.#GraceAndGlowUpPodcast #Leadership #PurposeDrivenLiving #WomenInLeadership #TechLeadership #FaithAndWork #MillennialGrowth #GenZLeadership

This episode is personal and powerful. ✨I sit down with Gopan Sivasankaran — a leader who has shaped my journey in real time. A former manager, a mentor, and someone whose leadership is built on clarity, empathy, and intentional growth.In Part 1, we dive into:⭐ What true leadership looks like beyond the title⭐ Lessons that shape great managers and people-first cultures⭐ Mentorship that actually transforms careers⭐ What leaders look for when hiring — beyond the résumé⭐ How teams become safe, high-performing spacesIf you're stepping into leadership, building your career in tech, or learning to navigate purpose with excellence — this conversation will pour into you.This is leadership with heart.This is growth with honesty.This is purpose with humanity. ✨New episodes every Friday — 7PM GST | 6PM EATDon’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe.Let’s keep growing and glowing, together. 💫

Last time, we shared how this friendship found us — how it became a safe place for truth, laughter, and prayer. 💛But real friendship gets tested when life gets loud — when purpose calls you in different directions and you still choose to show up.In this episode, my dear friend Kirigo and I talk about keeping the promise — staying intentional, protecting your peace, and growing together even as life evolves. 🌿In this conversation:✨ Choosing friendship on purpose in busy seasons✨ How faith anchors us through change✨ Accountability with grace (without losing the joy)✨ Laughter, love, and everything in betweenBecause real friendship isn’t just found — it’s chosen, over and over again. 🕊️📅 New episodes every Friday — 7:00 PM GST | 6:00 PM EATIf this speaks to you, hit Like, Subscribe, and Share with your person.#GraceAndGlowUp #FaithFilledFriendships #ChristianPodcast #WomenOfFaith #PurposeAndPeace #BecomingHer #FriendshipGoals

Not every friendship is meant to last — but some are divinely assigned. 💫This week on Grace & Glow-Up, I’m joined by my dear friend Kirigo — and together, we open up about the kind of friendship that refines you.The one that stretches your faith, calls you higher, and feels like home. 🕊️We talk about growth, laughter, vulnerability, and what it truly means to become each other’s safe place — through every season. 🌿🎥 Watch “The Friendship That Found Us” featuring Kirigo — now streaming on YouTube.Trust me, this one will sit with you. 💛#GraceAndGlowUp #FaithFilledFriendships #BecomingHer #ChristianPodcast #WomenOfFaith #PurposeAndPeace #FriendshipGoals

This week on Grace & Glow Up, I’m joined by the incredible Courage — a Gen Z woman full of depth, grace, and purpose. 🌸We dive into an honest and refreshing conversation on mindfulness, boundaries, and staying grounded through life’s changing seasons. 🌿Courage shares how she’s learned to protect her peace, stay centered in her faith, and live intentionally — even in seasons of uncertainty. 💫If you’re craving balance and purpose, this episode will speak to your soul. 🧘🏾‍♀️🎥 Watch now at 7PM GST | 6PM EAT on YouTube!👉🏾 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes every week.#GraceAndGlowUp #Mindfulness #Boundaries #PurposeDrivenLiving #FaithAndGrowth #GenZVoices #GlowUpReset

In this week’s Grace & Glow Up Podcast, I’m joined by the amazing Joan Mwende Kinus as we dive into a powerful question bank from the Bond Blitz game — created by my friend Franklin Davids. 💭Together, we explore questions that make you pause, laugh, and think — unpacking faith, identity, and life lessons along the way. 🌿It’s a reminder that sometimes the best glow-up moments come from honest conversations and asking the right questions. 💛🎥 Episode 4 of Season 2 drops this Friday at 7PM GST / 6PM EAT!Don’t forget to subscribe and be part of the Glow Up Reset as we grow and glow — one question at a time. ✨And if you’d love to try Bond Blitz, message @FranklinDavids to get your copy! 🎯#GraceAndGlowUp #GlowUpReset #BondBlitz #FaithJourney #Reflections #PurposeDriven #ChristianPodcast #Season2 #KingdomConversations

✨ “When your life is surrendered to God, even pain becomes purpose.” 💛This Friday on the Grace & Glow Up Podcast, we sit down with Reverend Cathleen Rotich — a woman of grace, strength, and unwavering faith — as she shares her journey from career to calling, her fight against cancer, and the incredible ways God can use a surrendered life to impact others. 🙏🏽It’s a story of courage, healing, and divine purpose — a reminder that God can write beauty even in the hardest chapters. 🌿🎥 Episode 3 of Season 2 drops this Friday at 7PM GST / 6PM EAT!Don’t forget to subscribe and be part of the Glow Up Reset as we learn, heal, and grow together. 💫#GraceAndGlowUp #GlowUpReset #FaithOverFear #PurposeInPain #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #KingdomWoman #Healing #Season2

🌪️ “True peace is not the absence of the storm — it’s learning to be still within it.” ✨ — Victoria, medical expert and author of “Be Still in the Storm”We’re back with Episode 2 of Season 2 of the Grace & Glow Up Podcast! 🎉💛This one is powerful — Victoria shares how to stay grounded when life gets loud and how faith keeps you steady through every season. 🌿If you’ve been feeling stretched, tired, or unsure of your next step — this conversation will remind you that peace isn’t found in calm waters, but in trusting God through the waves. 🙏🏽🎥 Episode 2 is live now on YouTube!Don’t forget to subscribe, hit the 🔔 notification bell, and join the Glow Up Reset as we finish the year strong together. 🌸#GraceAndGlowUp #GlowUpReset #BeStillInTheStorm #FaithOverFear #ChristianPodcast #PurposeDriven #KingdomWoman #PeaceInTheStorm #Season2

🎙️✨ Welcome to Season 2 of the Grace & Glow Up Podcast — the #GlowUpReset!We’ve been away cooking, and today we’re back with Episode 1! 💫 This season is all about finishing the year strong and stepping into the new one ready — through conversations that inspire, align, and remind us to laugh and learn along the way.👉 In this episode, I’m sharing a hot take on how true partnership isn’t just about the excitement seasons, but also about staying through the boredom. It’s a real moment that sets the tone for the kind of authentic conversations we’re bringing your way this season.📅 Episode 1 is out NOW — streaming on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.✨ Let’s finish this year in alignment, and step into the new one with purpose and glow.Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe — let’s grow this community together! 💜💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: What are you Refocusing ,Realigning and Recharging?#GraceAndGlowUp #Podcast #Season2 #GlowUpReset #FaithAndIdentity #LearnAndLaugh

We’ve made it to the end of Season 1! 🙌🏾In this special solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to share the why behind the Grace and Glow Up Podcast — the heart, the vision, and the God-given mission that started it all.💡 But here’s the twist: I’m answering a few fun and thought-provoking questions from the Bond Blitz card game (shoutout to my friend who created it — links in the video!) 🎯This isn’t just a recap. It’s a real conversation about:✨ Purpose, identity, and growth🙏🏾 What’s shaped me behind the scenes🚀 The journey ahead for Grace and Glow Up❤️ And a little more about me, your hostWhether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or this is your first listen — you’re invited into the story.Let’s pause, reflect, and get ready for what’s next. Season 2 is loading… 🔥🎥 Watch now and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!#GraceAndGlowUp #SeasonFinale #BondBlitzQnA #KingdomPurpose #FaithAndIdentity #GlowWithGrace #ChristianPodcast #TheGlowUpIsSpiritual #PodcastWithPurpose

What if your relationship struggles aren’t just about “them”... but rooted in how you see you?In this honest and heart-centered conversation, we’re diving deep into:💡 How your self-image influences your connections💥 The cost of showing up in broken identity👑 What it means to be rooted in who God says you are❤️ Why true wholeness starts before the relationshipWhether you’re single, dating, married, or just figuring yourself out — this episode will challenge and bless you.🔗 Watch now and don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes on faith, identity, healing, and growth.👇 Let us know in the comments: What’s one lie you’ve had to unlearn about your identity?#ChristianPodcast #GraceAndGlowUp #IdentityInChrist #PurposeAndHealing #RelationshipWisdom #FaithDrivenLife #KingdomMindset

What has your heart?In this episode of Grace & Glow-Up, we explore the fine line between obedience and idolatry — and how even good things can become dangerous distractions when they take God’s place in our lives.We dive into: 🔹 Why obedience is more about alignment than perfection🔹 How fear, ambition, success, and relationships can quietly become idols🔹 What Solomon’s downfall teaches us about guarding the heart🔹 How to recognize when your priorities have shifted — and return to centerThis is a timely heart check for anyone trying to stay grounded in a world full of noise, pressure, and compromise.🎧 Whether you're building, leading, or just trying to stay faithful in your season — this conversation is for YOU.📍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear this!💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — what’s one idol God has asked you to lay down?

In this powerful conversation, we explore what it really takes to build a fulfilling career — one that not only drives success, but also creates space for growth, wellness, and meaningful impact.We dive into:💼 How curiosity opens doors to unexpected opportunities❤️ Why passion is just the starting point, not the destination🧠 The importance of prioritizing mental well-being in high-performance spaces🌱 The role of mentorship — both giving and receiving — in personal and professional growth🌍 And how giving back to your community can multiply your success in ways you didn’t imagineWhether you're climbing the ladder, pivoting your path, or simply rediscovering what drives you — this episode is your reminder that a career with purpose is a career with power.

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into what it truly means to be a Kingdom man in today’s world.Join Ivy Kashero and special guest Barak Al'Mondia—pastor, mentor, and advocate for young men—as we discuss:🔹 What real Kingdom manhood looks like — beyond culture and stereotypes🔹 The responsibility of men to lead, serve, and build families and communities🔹 How to navigate mental health struggles with faith, strength, and vulnerability🔹 Why emotional wholeness is essential for true leadership and legacyBarak shares practical wisdom and personal stories on how God is transforming a generation of men to lead with courage, integrity, and deep compassion.If you're passionate about faith, leadership, mental health, family, and true masculinity, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to rise higher. 🚀👉🏾 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode from the Grace & Glow-Up Podcast!📅 New episodes every Friday at 7PM GST!#GraceAndGlowUp #KingdomManhood #FaithAndMentalHealth #ChristianLeadership #MensMentalHealth #FaithAndPurpose #GlowUpWithGrace #MenOfFaith #ChristianPodcast #PersonalGrowth #FaithAndHealin

🎙️ EPISODE NOW LIVE! 🚀✨"Becoming Her: Confidence, Healing, and Walking Boldly into Purpose" — with Mwende Kinus is officially OUT! 🎧🔥In this heart-to-heart conversation, we dive deep into:✨ The power of therapy, growth & transformation inside and outside marriage✨ Why confidence is your secret weapon for unlocking purpose✨ Real stories, raw breakthroughs, and unfiltered wisdom.This isn’t just an interview — it’s an invitation to heal, rise, and glow into the woman (or man) God created you to be. 🌟After you listen, tell me: What’s your biggest takeaway from this conversation? 💬👇#GraceAndGlowUp #BecomingHer #ConfidenceUnlocked #FaithJourney #GlowUpWithGrace #NewEpisode #PurposeUnlocked

🔥 EPISODE 4 IS LIVE & IT’S POWERFUL!Just dropped a fire conversation with a woman of God who’s unlocking purpose, breaking spiritual limits, and teaching us how to clearly discern God’s voice! 🎧✨💬 I NEED YOUR THOUGHTS! After you listen:👇 Comment below and tell me:1️⃣ What was your biggest takeaway?2️⃣ What part hit your spirit the hardest?3️⃣ How are you applying this to your walk?This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement, and your voice matters! Let’s go DEEPER in the comments. 🗣️🙌

🚀 Episode 3 is HERE! 🎙️✨Meet Mayowa—Award-winning TV Host 🎤 | Media Icon of Africa (UAE) 🇦🇪 | God’s Kingdom BuilderShe’s interviewed presidents & superstars (Steve Harvey, Davido, Osinbajo), moderated global forums (MIT Sloan, GITEX), and co-authored The Black & African Guide to Moving to Dubai—but her greatest mission? Living on purpose for God’s Kingdom.In this powerful episode, she shares:🙏🏾 How faith anchored her transition from Lagos to Dubai💡 Building a career that serves a higher calling👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Balancing marriage, parenting & purpose with grace.#FaithInBusiness #PurposeDrivenLife #KingdomBuilder #ChristianWomenInMedia #AfricanExcellence

🌿 Between Us: Love, Loss & the Ever-Changing Seasons of Friendship 🎙️✨Friendships and motherhood—two of the most beautiful yet evolving relationships we experience. In this episode, I sit down with my close friend to unpack the realities of navigating friendship through different seasons—growth, distance, motherhood, and life transitions.💡 How do friendships change as we grow?🤱 How does motherhood impact friendships?💖 What does true support look like in different seasons of life?Join us for an honest and heartfelt conversation that will inspire you to cherish and nurture the relationships that matter most.🎧 If you missed Episode 1, catch up here: [Insert Link]🔔 Subscribe to Grace & Glow-Up on YouTube & tune in every Friday at 7 PM GST!#GraceAndGlowUp #Friendship #Motherhood #PodcastEpisode #SeasonsOfLife #GlowUpWithGrace

🚀 FIRST EPISODE ALERT! 🚀Welcome to "My Story – A Journey of Faith, Identity & Bold Moves"! 🎙️✨This episode is just a sneak peek into who I am. I’d like to think I’m pretty versatile, and while a 35-minute Q&A won’t capture all of me, I hope it gives you a glimpse into my journey, my mindset, and what’s to come!Hit play, drop a comment, and let’s dive in! 💬🔥 #PodcastLaunch #Faith #BoldMovesLinks:Free e-book here to subscribe to more gifts and community insights:https://successful-painter-1454.kit.com/7a8bd03e99Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grace.glowupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Graceandglowup/My personal Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ivy_kashero