Thought Serenades With Shiru' And Waci

This week's episode is a continuation of the conversation on education that we had last week with Cate about educations systems. part two of the conversation is all about how the High school phase was so important in shaping our identities and who we became. Also, we take a deep dive into the things we would change in the system if we had an opportunity and the things we would certainly keep.  To listen to the GrownUs podcast, click here and join Cate as she walks you through the world through her eyes and her journey of Becoming. As always, we love hearing from you, so tell us what you think of the episode through our different platforms Engage with us on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our WhatsApp group; https://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5Y Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl introduction music is "Royalty Free Music from Bensound".

This week's episode is exciting for two reasons: one, we have our first Guest episode on the podcast, and two; the conversation on education systems was a fun and fiery one to have. We compare different education systems around the world to our Kenyan 8-4-4 System while giving ideas on what we would change and what we would keep if we had the opportunity. To listen to the GrownUs podcast, click here and join Cate as she walks you through the world through her eyes and her journey of Becoming. As always, we love hearing from you, so tell us what you think of the episode through our different platforms Engage with us on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our WhatsApp group; https://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5Y Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl

Today's episode is all about the things we felt we were under-prepared or completely unprepared for. from school transitions to relationships and education. I know we all have those I wish i had known better moments, we would like to hear what yours are even as we state some of our own. Engage with us on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our WhatsApp group; https://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5Y Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl

In today's episode, we talk about the place and source of desire in our lives and how to respond to the desires we have. I know we have all had them, the gnawing feeling of wanting to do something that we sometimes know the why to and sometimes we either do not or are afraid to confront the why.  Engage with us on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our WhatsApp group; https://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5Y Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl

On todays episode, we talk about the necessity of staying in gratitude through the different seasons in life. We also highlight a couple of things we are most grateful for in our own lives from what has been gifted to us by God and by others. Do tell us, What are you most grateful for? Engage with us on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our WhatsApp group; https://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5Y Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl our music for the episode: Song Dayfox-foxylicious music provided by Vlog No copyright music Video link: htttps://youtu.be/919HIMIvoNQ

Maybe we are the only ones who have imagined this wild thing; what would an internetless world be like. born and raised in an era where the internet has always been fast-paced, we can only imagine. in today's episode, we discuss what we think the world would look like if the internet suddenly disappeared. trust us, it actually does not look all that bleak. Engage with us on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our WhatsApp group; https://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5Y Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl

Life can get us down sometimes and in these valley seasons, nothing may seem to get us out or remind us of why we need to get out in the first place. In today's episode, we will be taking a look into how we recollect ourselves when hope seems lost and nothing is working out. From this conversation, you might be able to pick one or two things that you think would work well for your own life and have the strength and courage to pick up your own broken pieces. Engage with us on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our WhatsApp group; https://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5Y Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl

We all know the beautiful flowery bubbles we lived in as children most of the time. Thinking to ourselves about the beauty and wonder of the world; until we grew up and found that things are not always how we want them to be or how we were told they are. Today's episode is an exploration for that. We look at some of the utopian things that we thought would be part of the world growing up only to grow up and find that things are very different. Engage with us on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our WhatsApp group; https://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5Y Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl

Today is us just talking about a plethora of things as far as love is concerned. The spiral takes us through online dating, does love have to be transactional , is there the 'one' and what is the place of ownership in love. We love hearing your thoughts on the subject and getting back to you so link up with us through the following social media platforms... platforms...Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMH44MghtIM/?igshid=f060mmkeaalo Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl WhatsApp grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5

This episode is basically our two cents about parenting and how the way we are raised affects the people we become. Disclaimer; we are not parents are as idealistic and extensive as our perspective and experiences are. Share your thoughts on the episode via our different social media platforms...Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMH44MghtIM/?igshid=f060mmkeaalo Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl WhatsApp grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5

Today's episode is a little get-to-know us where we talk about our favorite things from music, ice creams fairy tales, and people. do we echo some of your favorite things? we want to know what your favorites are so reach out to us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMH44MghtIM/?igshid=f060mmkeaalo Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl WhatsApp grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5

We all know the allure of a confident personality; that one guy in class or the office we all admire for their courage and their gusto personality. Well, we all have the capacity to be that guy. On todays episode , we talk about what makes people confident and what va take away that confidence sometimes. Listen in and tell us what you think about the episode and why its important to establish confidence. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMH44MghtIM/?igshid=f060mmkeaalo Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl WhatsApp grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5

Everytime patriarchy gets mentioned in a room, we get antsy because we know what is about to follow is a war of the genders... But what if we shifted our focus to the dominance and the power plays that are involved in the system rather than batting the other gender down?... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMH44MghtIM/?igshid=f060mmkeaalo Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl WhatsApp grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5Y

This is a part two of our emotional intelligence series where we talk about the necessity of deciding what guides you. Sometimes our emotions can be captain but sometimes we have to let logic reign supreme. Listen in and share with us when do you think we should let our emotions run loose and when should we tame them and let logic set sail?... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMH44MghtIM/?igshid=f060mmkeaalo Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl WhatsApp grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5Y

Todays episode is all about exploring the emotional ranges we have as humans... Are there bad and good emotions and what exactly does it mean to be emotionally intelligent ? Talk to us and tell us what your opinion is on emotional intelligence...Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMH44MghtIM/?igshid=f060mmkeaalo Twitter https://twitter.com/thoughtserenade/status/1368594917430353920?s=19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thought.serenade/videos/104517095042782/?app=fbl WhatsApp grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/IlxVBk2jRSxLfbS6NZGC5Y

Welcome to the first of our debunking the myths series where we will be debunking myths around different topics. Today its all about millennials. Google sure has a lot to say about millennials; truth or fallacy? Well listen in and hear our verdict. Tell us what you think about these and more millennials myths and how have the myths affected you?...Follow us on instagram @thoughtserenade.. https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our handles are https://www.instagram.com/shiru.njogu/   for Shiru' and https://www.instagram.com/wangarewacieni/ for Waci our music for the episode: Song Dayfox-foxylicious music provided by Vlog No copyright music Video link: htttps://youtu.be/919HIMIvoNQ

You're probably thinking, why would anyone have the audacity to fail when failure makes us feel so terrible. Well, on todays episode we talk about what failure means, how to deal with failure an how to fail graciously for ourselves and for those around us. Tell us, what has your relationship with failure been like?Follow us on instagram @thoughtserenade.. https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our handles are https://www.instagram.com/shiru.njogu/   for Shiru' and https://www.instagram.com/wangarewacieni/ for Waci our music for the episode: Song Dayfox-foxylicious music provided by Vlog No copyright music Video link: htttps://youtu.be/919HIMIvoNQ

Today we do a little 'let's get to know each' other test. Using the Johari window method, we analyze how best we could describe ourselves and describe each other using a simple pair of adjectives. I know it might sound mumbly jumbly, but once you listen in, you will get an idea of what it is exactly that we are talking about. You also get to analyze and ask yourself just how well do you know yourself? As always, we wanna hear from you and know what your thoughts on the episode are. Follow us on instagram @thoughtserenade.. https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our handles are https://www.instagram.com/shiru.njogu/   for Shiru' and https://www.instagram.com/wangarewacieni/ for Waci our music for the episode: Song Dayfox-foxylicious music provided by Vlog No copyright music Video link: htttps://youtu.be/919HIMIvoNQ

Dating can be such a tricky process and getting to know who to date or not and when to do it is a unit by itself. But luckily we have red flags ... Those little blinky signs that show you exactly who not to date by your premeditated standard and pink flags for your negotiables, no flags for your green light. On todays episode , we play a little game where we answer some questions to help us weigh which flag we are pitching on which situation. As always , we want to hear from you and know what you think about these flags and what do your non-negotiable red flags look like? Follow us on instagram @thoughtserenade.. https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our handles are https://www.instagram.com/shiru.njogu/   for Shiru' and https://www.instagram.com/wangarewacieni/ for Waci our music for the episode: Song Dayfox-foxylicious music provided by Vlog No copyright music Video link: htttps://youtu.be/919HIMIvoNQ

We all have those defining relationships that are friendships and boy are they such wonderful and beautiful relationships. On todays episode, we talk about the basis of good friendships, the friendship dynamics we have experienced in our own lives and what we think qualifies good quality friendships. But hey, we wanna know.... What have your friendship experiences been like?? so...Follow us on instagram @thoughtserenade.. https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our handles are https://www.instagram.com/shiru.njogu/   for Shiru' and https://www.instagram.com/wangarewacieni/ for Waci our music for the episode: Song Dayfox-foxylicious music provided by Vlog No copyright music Video link: htttps://youtu.be/919HIMIvoNQ

Today we talk about the beautiful relationships that are mentorship relationships... Do you have a mentor, what is your relationship with your mentor? What is the importance of a mentor.... Well, todays episode dives into all of this. Listen in and tell us what your mentorship journeys and experiences have been like... so...Follow us on instagram @thoughtserenade.. https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our handles are https://www.instagram.com/shiru.njogu/   for Shiru' and https://www.instagram.com/wangarewacieni/ for Waci our music for the episode: Song Dayfox-foxylicious music provided by Vlog No copyright music Video link: htttps://youtu.be/919HIMIvoNQ

We have all had a season in our lives where we felt lonely and desolate. Todays episode will be about us sharing our opinions and thoughts about the emotions that accompany loneliness, the cure for loneliness(if there is one...) , the importance and meaning of solitude and why social media is often the birth place of anxiety. As always, we love hearing from you so...Follow us on instagram @thoughtserenade.. https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our handles are https://www.instagram.com/shiru.njogu/   for Shiru' and https://www.instagram.com/wangarewacieni/ for Waci our music for the episode: Song Dayfox-foxylicious music provided by Vlog No copyright music Video link: htttps://youtu.be/919HIMIvoNQ

Today we are all about the philosophies of life.. Forewarning, this episode might come on a little too heavy because questions like this always have us digging deeper but we invite you to dive deep with us and tell us why you think you are here in the first place. You know where to find us on our instagram pages. Follow us on instagram @thoughtserenade.. https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our handles are https://www.instagram.com/shiru.njogu/   for Shiru' and https://www.instagram.com/wangarewacieni/ for Waci our music for the episode: Song Dayfox-foxylicious music provided by Vlog No copyright music Video link: htttps://youtu.be/919HIMIvoNQ

I know we can all think of a couple of traditions we feel should be buried six feet under in the twenty-first century and done away with. Either because they are detrimental to our health, our mental well being or they are just plain not serving us well in this modern-day and time. Well, in today's episode, we share our views on a couple of traditions we think we should definitely ditch. As always tell us what you think about the traditions we should do away with and those that are certainly worth retaining. Follow us on instagram @thoughtserenade.. https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our handles are https://www.instagram.com/shiru.njogu/   for Shiru' and https://www.instagram.com/wangarewacieni/ for Waci our music for the episode: Song Dayfox-foxylicious music provided by Vlog No copyright music Video link: htttps://youtu.be/919HIMIvoNQ

In todays episode we take a deep dive into the world of pretty as we share our opinions on what it means to be beautiful, plastic surgery and its necessity and what exactly is pretty privilege?.... As always, you can join in the conversation or give your feedback on our instagram pages. https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ thoughtserenade.. https://www.instagram.com/shiru.njogu/   for Shiru' and https://www.instagram.com/wangarewacieni/ for Waci The music is courtesy of ikson https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson

Navigating the career and job seasons of our lives can be a tricky thing to do. Most times, we don't have a manual on where to begin and it's easy to get lost on the way. Add the pressing need for incorporating purpose into the equation and you have a tall order on your hands. Today, we will be sharing our views on these points as we discuss our own prospective career paths.  We would like to hear from you too... what are your thoughts on the importance these things hold in our life?   the podcast page on Instagram is @thoughtserenade.. https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ https://www.instagram.com/thought_serenade/ our handles are https://www.instagram.com/shiru.njogu/   for Shiru' and https://www.instagram.com/wangarewacieni/ for Waci