PODCAST · education
POST GRAD SPACE
by Valerie Amondi
My name is Valerie Amondi. This is a weekly podcast that speaks on Life after campus. Here, we touch base on the challenges, the struggles and find ways to solve them as we chatter our way into new paths of adulting.Listen anywhere you get your podcasts and share with your friends, family or anyone who needs to know this message.
Episodes
-
Speaking up for yourself
For many of us, it is easier to advocate for others than it is to speak up for ourselves. However, when we don't speak up for ourselves, we erode our sense of self-worth. I share how I am learning how to speak up for myself in the workplace (not an easy feat but I will get there eventually) ---...
-
First time move
Moving out is an amazing feeling, until you realize that you in this process alone. To be honest, it gets anxious when you remember that you will have to buy things to fill your house, pay rent and fix the holes in your bathroom. Sucks right? But there is a joy of being able to live under your…
more -
Why ghosting is never the right answer- Chris Hart
You know how someone can decide to cut you off without an explanation, then show up on your door or call you after months? Some may never have the audacity to re-appear. Well... There is a word for it... Ghosting. To find out more about this topic, I am speaking to Chris Hart, who shares his...
-
IT WILL WORK OUT JUST FINE- NJERI KENYADA
I'm joined by Njeri Kenyada, a passionate writer and a recent graduate. Join me as we speak about the whims of life and her learnings as she forges her path in uncharted waters. Find me on Twitter / Instagram Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Castbox To find Njeri's treasured writings you...
-
The Unemployment Conundrum
#Unemployment is a rough season for anyone. Be it a graduate or a mid-professional, it hits hard. This week, the narrative and dialogue taking place is between myself and Anthony Yamo both facing unemployment and our struggles may be different but in a similar way. Find me on Twitter / Instagram...
-
UNPAID INTERNSHIPS
Tis the season to graduate and many of you (fresh from school) have considered taking an unpaid internship/ Would you be willing to pay the cost for launching your career, even if it meant zero wages? My guest today is my ever jolly friend, Mercy Asiro sharing her thoughts and opinions towards…
more -
TAWALI MUMBA- BUILDING RESILIENCE
Every episode of Post Grad Space shares an element of learning and understanding that adulting is not a destination but a journey. You begin as a rookie, but you surely end up with lessons (often times painful). When it comes to building resilience, you need a support system, willpower and grace…
more -
Social Media and Self Esteem
Last week, I did a thing with my guest. We discussed on social media, which has ultimately affected our self-esteem. You don't believe it? Just look at how perceptions around colourism, body types among others have been shaped. On this week's episode, we continue the conversation and see how…
more -
JENTRIX WANYAMA- HANDLING BURNOUT
There are high and low moments in our career endeavours. One thing we often ignore is the fact that we can actually burnout in the constant rat race. This week, I speak to Jentrix who is a recent graduate on how she strives to find the balance between her work, her books and personal life. Find…
more -
IT'S ONLY UP WE GO- OLGA OYIER
It's often said, when you are down, you only have one option: To go up. These words resonate with my guest today, Olga Oyier who shares her post campus job hunting experience. For Olga, it took refocus, strategy and a whole lot of support from her family to find herself back to employment. Find…
more -
PERSONAL BRANDING WITH PINKY GHELANI
There is always a risk of attracting negative publicity when it comes to personal branding. The key is to remain authentic and do it gracefully. These are words that resonate deeply with Pinky Ghelani who has built a fulfilling career in media. Today, she teaches her peers on personal branding…
more -
HOME AT BEST- JOHNSON DURO
It's hard leaving campus without figuring what next in terms of where to live. Some will opt to take the bullet and do life, while some will opt for a rent-free situation they save for the future. Johnson Duro compares the pros and cons of staying under his family's roof and his own. Find me on...
-
HART TO HEART
In this week's episode, I speak to Christopher Hart about relationships. He shares insights on why a bulk of campus relationships don't make it to the next stage. He also shares ways on how we can look at relationships maturely. Chris Hart was born and educated in England, where after a career in...
-
ONBOARDING WITH JACQUELINE NJOROGE
In 2011, Jacqueline Njoroge left Kenya for South Africa. Today, she is a talent acquisition specialist and very passionate about educating people on the talent recruitment processes. This week, we talk about the need to become self-aware in job hunting as well as strategies you can employ during...
-
Lenin Lumumba - Passion vs Survival
Why do you wake up to go to work? Is it because of the money or are you passionate about your job? For many young people, If sticking it out in a less-than-desirable job means putting food on the table, then so be it. Lenin Lumumba shares his life experience and his thoughts on this subject.
-
MAQBUL MOHAMMED- DEFINING SUCCESS
We've all heard that money won't make you happy, but we also know that it will measure your success in the eyes of society. With that, comes the pressure of putting timelines and trying to get to the road of success only to lose our freedom-sometimes. My guest today shares his experiences and…
more -
DOMINIC FWAMBA-THE AFRICAN CHILD
What's your go-to response when it comes to uncertainty?. For Dominic Fwamba, it has meant learning a few things: Being a forward thinker, Putting God at the centre and cheering yourself to success. Dominic's passion for entrepreneurship began at a young age, and he is using the lessons he has...
-
TALENT STACKING- THE NEW NORMAL
You have probably heard of a doctor who is a DJ, a writer and a social media expert. You have probably asked yourself, how do they take the time to fill all these shoes and remain extraordinary. I ask myself the same question. Truth is in a competitive world today, having one skill may not cut…
more -
WHEN LIFE DOESN'T GO AS PLANNED.
Life never goes as planned most of the time. If it did, I'd probably be living the Kenyan dream, but no!!. For many young people, I guess it is that time when we learn that curveballs will be thrown at us and managing expectations will become a learned skill. On this week's episode, I spoke to my...
-
An ingenious proposal for scaling up during these tough economical times
On this week's episode: Are we a lost generation compared the previous ones? It is no doubt that things have become harder over the last years and COVID could have made the situation extremely difficult for young people. On today's episode, I speak to Ramah Nyang, a business journalist who shares...
-
ENTREPRENEURSHIP INCORPORATED
Professor Bitange Ndemo is known as an ICT champion and at one time, he served as a permanent secretary in the Ministry of Information and Communication. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Nairobi’s Business School. Find me on Twitter /…
more -
MONEY WISE- MAKE IT MAKE CENTS
Consider this episode your financial plan cheat sheet. On this episode, I speak to Rina Hicks who is a finance corporate analyst and a director at Faida Investment Bank, She is also a certified professional coach where she helps individuals articulate their visions and Values. Rina is the author…
more -
VICTOR LANG'AT: A DREAMER'S REALITY AND THE FIRE THAT STILL BURNS.
You dream of becoming a pilot but life gives you a teaching career. I had a telephone conversation with Victor Langa't to discuss how he manoeuvred his Post-Grad Life. His passion for teaching and uplifting a generation is inspiring. We also got into why financial management is a struggle not…
more -
MERCY ASIRO ON: HOW TO COPE WITH FEARS AND UNCERTAINTIES OF ADULTING.
Dreaming big helps us think of becoming successful, but what happens when you are now faced with the fear of realizing those dreams or making uncomfortable decisions. In this episode, I talk to Mercy Asiro and discover how she is embracing fear and at the same time accepting life's changes.
-
DYING FOR A PAYCHECK
Of all the annoyances you can have- like an alarm going on too early or the crazy rush hour, having a toxic boss can make your day terrible. While bad bosses come in different flavours, it can have a negative impact on an individual's mental health. For Esther Mutungi, it meant a mind-shift that...
-
FROM GRANDMA's WHEELBARROW
The environment that one grows often (but not always) determines how one turns. For Irene Yamo, she grew up in poverty, but caught a chance to further her education, went to the best high schools in Kenya. She made it to the university only to drop out and do business which she later left to…
more -
COMMITMENT PHOBIC
For most people, making commitments comes naturally and easy. For some, however, not so easy. In fact, they are such a challenge to the individual, that a person can be said to have relationship anxiety or suffer from “commitment phobia.” So join me as I talk commitment phobia with Karungari...
-
CONVERSATION WITH MY FATHER AND BLACK TAX
In the late '60s, George Odhiambo was born and went through difficult lessons to be where he is today. Plus in our 'Post Grad Podcast, George shares his life lessons on growing up and why we need to think smart as young people. We also discuss why black tax is a burden for many working adults…
more -
ARE INTERNSHIPS WORTH IT?
Hey guys. Today's episode focusses on Internships- The new word for cheap Labor. Internship is a platform to engage students who are fresh from school to gain real corporate experience, which is a good thing. What is uncalled for, is the exploitation of individuals by paying them zero. Follow...
-
HOW DO I GET A JOB?
Talk about having a common cold... It was hard doing a recording last week because as you know, having a cold can wear you down. Feels great to be back though. For many of us, job hunting is a big hustle. But did you know you can actually try and up your game in this competitive world?…
more -
THE VOLATILE TIMES (ECONOMIC OUTLOOK VS JOB SECURITY)
One day, you are having this bomb job, the next day, you are sitting for a six month interview. Welcome to the age of uncertainity, where the economic outlook is not looking too good. That also means stagnated salaries that can secure our future. What breaks my heart is that we might not retire...
-
The Importance of running your race . (feat Andrew Mwangi, Part 2)
On the second part of Post Grad with Andrew Mwangi, we touch base on Key learnings for 2020. For Andrew, running your race is what builds dream. Hear his story. For more great stories , subscribe to @PostGrad space You can also email me @amondivalerie if you have a story to share with me.…
more -
Andrew Mwangi: Post Grad vs College, Car insurance& more (Part 1)
Communication executive, Andrew Mwangi joins the podcast to share his key learnings on life after campus. Talk about the tender craze and why you need a car insurance among other things. This episode is awesome, because you do not need a pen or paper to jolt down stuff. You only need to listen…
more -
The Happening ( Unsettling questions)
Happy New Year!!! What a time to be alive. I spent my time in the countryside during the festive season and my oh my...I got to learn a lot. The questions of what my career path is were also quite overwhelming. I mean, if you are not doing medicine or engineering, it becomes hard to explain to…
more -
Post Grad Space
Finishing school is always exciting- until you realize the harsh experiences one has to go through. There are Skills we were not taught in school, yet they are relevant in our day to day life. I mean, Undergrad was meant to sharpen us and make us better people. Instead, we left not knowing how to...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
My name is Valerie Amondi. This is a weekly podcast that speaks on Life after campus. Here, we touch base on the challenges, the struggles and find ways to solve them as we chatter our way into new paths of adulting.Listen anywhere you get your podcasts and share with your friends, family or anyone who needs to know this message.
HOSTED BY
Valerie Amondi
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does POST GRAD SPACE have?
POST GRAD SPACE currently has 35 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is POST GRAD SPACE about?
My name is Valerie Amondi. This is a weekly podcast that speaks on Life after campus. Here, we touch base on the challenges, the struggles and find ways to solve them as we chatter our way into new paths of adulting.Listen anywhere you get your podcasts and share with your friends, family or anyone...
How often does POST GRAD SPACE release new episodes?
POST GRAD SPACE has 35 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to POST GRAD SPACE?
You can listen to POST GRAD SPACE on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts POST GRAD SPACE?
POST GRAD SPACE is created and hosted by Valerie Amondi.
URL copied to clipboard!