With Shiro

Stop Circling the Idea: Identity Shifts, Imposter Syndrome, and Choosing Your Next StepShiro discusses the cost of carrying an unfinished idea and urges viewers to step away from excuses by making a clear decision: yes, no, or not yet. Using a business idea as an example, she explains that progress often requires an identity shift. Re-examining beliefs like “I’m not an entrepreneur,” defining who you’re becoming, and finding evidence through others’ success stories. She shares tools such as subliminal self-messages, envisioning yourself 20 years ahead, recognizing your imposter syndrome type, reframing failure as learning, and grieving what you may need to let go of (titles, jobs, friends). She emphasizes making peace with success, visualizing outcomes, tracking gains, celebrating milestones, trusting inner alignment, and reclaiming energy tied up in indecision.00:00 That Buzzing Idea01:01 Excuses or True No01:57 Identity Shift Explained03:05 Becoming an Entrepreneur06:35 Rewire Beliefs Overnight07:42 Find Proof It’s Possible10:09 Future You Perspective12:17 Know Your Imposter Type14:37 Grieve the Old Identity17:43 Make Peace With Success21:09 Change Compounds - Track Wins26:16 Boundaries and Self Worth27:39 Trust Inner Guidance30:54 Decide and Reclaim EnergyConnect with Shiro at shirondune.comDate Like Cleopatra by Shiro Ndune available on Amazon

How do you know if you're ready? No, but really? Let's see the internal processes you go through.References:Movie: Highest 2 Lowest featuring Denzel WashingtonBook:The Way of Integrity by Martha BeckCheck out what I do at: shirondune.com

Do you find that you're unable to access more in your business even though you've put your mind to it? We look at the internal blocks that may be keeping you stuck, how to recognise them and overcome them.For more information on my work, visit:shirondune.com

Leaving an identity can be complicated. Here's my story, covering why, how and when to leave and what to do next.Reference:The 4 Hour Work Week by Tim FerrisDate Like Cleopatra by Shiro NduneContact: [email protected]

Have you ever frozen up at work unable to speak and couldn't figure it out? Are there situations that plain make you uncomfortable with sweaty palms and prickly heat even though you don't know why? Listen in and uncover what past trauma and teachings may be holding you back.Reference:Lean In by Sheryl SandbergDate Like Cleopatra by Shiro NduneContact: [email protected]

Are you going through a change? Great! Let's run an audit!1:27 Auditing friendship13:24 Internalized racism16:50 Cleaning up your digital space21:48 Consciousness27:00 Auditing your content consumption30:49 Job/Career35:52 Auditing your mood39:35 Auditing your family41:53 Auditing your shopping habits45:50 Your relationship with time

The patriarchy is a fact around us. What can we do to improve our experience of life within the patriarchy? Listen in!Reference:Date Like Cleopatra by Shiro NduneContact: [email protected]

If you're making waves in the corporate world like a boss but failing in love, this ones for you. You could be approaching love the way you do that big work deal - from your masculine energy. It doesn't work in your love life because you and he can't both be in your masculine. That leaves you to connect with your feminine energy. Before you say that that's asking for too much, have a listen to the steps that put you in your feminine and give them a try!References:On Self Esteem and Scolars, Witches and Other Freedom Fighters by Gloria SteinemComplex PTSD by Pete WalkerThe Untethered Soul by Michael A. SingerDate Like Cleopatra by Shiro Ndune (see shirondune.com for details)Finding Me Course: https://shirondune.com/the-path-back-to-self/Write: [email protected]

If you've ever doubted yourself as a woman and your abilities to do certain things, watch this one. We unpack how woman have been trained to think less of themselves and use historical examples to do so. The rallying call? You can do anything!References:Normal Women by Philippa GregoryWhen Women Ruled the World by Kara CooneyHer Space Her Time by Shohini GhoseDate Like Cleopatra by Shiro NduneGet in touch at [email protected] your take in the comments and let's get this conversation going

How energy and self belief affects your life experienceReferences:Cesar Milan, The Dog WhispererBeyoncé Knowles & Sasha FierceNapoleon HillBook: "Date Like Cleopatra" by Shiro NduneCourse: Finding Me at shirondune.com

Recognize toxicity and bullying in the workplace. Sometimes we deny our lived experience which can come with a grave toll to our well being and health. What steps can you take to change the narrative of toxic work experiences?Video references:The Good Girl at Work - Might you be the toxic one? https://youtu.be/qheawMXXggI Earning Self Points - The Path to Worthiness https://youtu.be/GKydQfIC-T0Managing the Voices in my head - https://youtu.be/q6wNJAqMCv8 Your Unknown Unknowns and dealing with performance anxiety - https://youtu.be/MevCYZED6i8Toxicity at the Workplace - https://youtu.be/Y-qW_FEE_cgBlog Reference:https://shirondune.com/2025/07/16/the-bad-man-on-the-bus/Book Reference:Date Like Cleopatra by Shiro Ndune - https://shirondune.com/books/Contact : [email protected](Unable to upload video on Spotify but available on YouTube)

Looking at the Bible, its translation, patriarchy, colonialism, genocide and even the pandemic ... this is a heavy one in which we ask: what is the basis of what you believe?References provided in the video.We'd love to hear your comments so leave them below.Contact: [email protected] Ndune is the author of "Date Like Cleopatra" available on Amazon and shirondune.com

How do you get access to the parts of you you don't even know exist? what if these are running the show? Listen on in!Singer reference is Billie Eilish!Book reference:Date Like Cleopatra by Shiro NduneWant to reach out? [email protected]

3 powerful steps that helped me connect to my inner guidance system.Course available at:https://shirondune.com/the-path-back-to-self/Book Available at:https://shirondune.com/books/Contact: [email protected]

"Africa Speaks" is a series that re-brands the African woman. She's much more than the sad poor woman plagued with disease and poverty as is often portrayed on the international scene. She's frankly just like you. Come listen in and discover her for yourself.On this episode, Irene, a distinguished professional in the corporate scene, takes us through her career path. She has settled and worked in 6 different countries across 3 continents. We speak of the weight moving has on family, how to figure out the cost of living in a new space, adjusting to food, weather and new cultures, crippling self doubt and what to do about it as well as knowing when its time to move on. If you've ever wondered what relocating would be like or just struggled getting a foot in to the job market, this ones especially for you!Homework:Ask yourself your own version of "Who is Irene". Get out the pen & paper and list your achievements, skills, interests and work ambitions. Would you want to relocate? If so, where to? When do you want to retire? Where? What are you passionate about? What do you think about your pay? What steps would you need to take to get you to where you want to go? What's stopping you from making that first step?Let us know in the comments what you thought about this one and also include your questions.Reach Shiro at: [email protected] more about what Shiro does at: https://shirondune.comFor the book Date Like Cleopatra by Shiro Ndune, go to: https://shirondune.com/books/

Working on your attachment style is double the work if you have the disorganised attachment style i.e. both anxious and avoidant. I share 8 points I've used towards achieving secure attachment. Website: shirondune.comGet in touch here: [email protected]: @shironduneTikTok: @lostinour40sFor details on my book "Date Like Cleopatra - The Good Girl Flips the Script" go to https://shirondune.com/books/

If you have niggling longing to do something but can't find the time for it, this ones for you. Do you fear success? What steps can you take towards achieving your goal? And wait ... is it even your goal?

We're talking exiles, managers and firefighters as we look at the parts within us as described by Richard C. Schwartz. Come listen in!Website: shirondune.comGet in touch here: [email protected]: @shironduneTikTok: @lostinour40sFor details on my book "Date Like Cleopatra - The Good Girl Flips the Script" go to https://shirondune.com/books/

If you know that feeling of a hollow space in your heart and longing for a means to fill it, this ones for you. Loneliness can come about even when you're surrounded by others or in your home town. Get 5 inner work pointers that will lead you to sealing the gap.References:Brené Brown, Joe Dispenza, Michael A Singer, Dr. Phil, Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Perry, John Townsend, Henry Cloud, Bessel van der Kolk & Lindsay Gibson.Date like Cleopatra by Shiro Ndune

There's a lot of talk online about Feminine Energy, but what is it really? Do you need it? Do you have it? Join us for the detailed conversation!References:The Path of Femininity by Elé de PossonDate Like Cleopatra by Shiro NduneThe Power of Now by Eckhart Tollehttps://www.youtube.com/@eledeposhttps://www.youtube.com/awwlexis As for me, you know the drill! But for our new gorgeous friends:Website: shirondune.comGet in touch here: [email protected]: shironduneMy book Date Like Cleopatra is available on Amazon, and in Nairobi at Text Book Centre, Nuria Stores or WhatsApp +254769921486 for delivery (Ts&Cs apply)

Ever looked into your wardrobe and thought you had nothing to wear? Listen in to this conversation with the beautiful Aleks as she demonstrates how your style could literally change your life! We touch body shapes, changing needs, and then somehow get distracted by s3x, sensuality and passion! You won't want to miss it!References:Pussy a Reclamation by Regena ThomashauerThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillDate Like Cleopatra by Shiro NduneEmily Fletcher, Eckhart Tolle & Michael A. Singer Contact Aleks at:Insta: aleksandranaglik.stylistLinkedIn: Aleksandra NaglikWebsite: https://aleksandranaglik.comAs for me, you know the drill! But for our new gorgeous friends:Website: shirondune.comGet in touch here: [email protected]: shironduneMy book Date Like Cleopatra is available on Amazon, and in Nairobi at Text Book Centre, Nuria Stores or WhatsApp +254769921486 for delivery (Ts&Cs apply)

When you say that you don't play games in relationships, what does that actually mean? Are you masking the fact that you're chasing him? Let's deconstruct this!Reference: The Art of Seduction by Robert GreeneDate Like Cleopatra by Shiro Ndune

What is an emotional flashback?How do you recognize that you are going through one?What steps can you take to get out of it?Resource:https://pete-walker.com/13StepsManageFlashbacks.htm

Our guest Madisen leads us on a conversation on this topic. We discuss:- what are microaggressions?- what are the types of microaggressions?- who can be a target?- might you be a perpetrator of microaggression without knowing it? Take the test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html - microaggression in the work place- what to do if you are dealing with microaagressionMadisen gives a shout out to "Coding for Immigrants" https://linktr.ee/coding.for.immigrantsWebsite: shirondune.comGet in touch here: [email protected] book Date Like Cleopatra is available on Amazon

We've all been there with the body issues that make us dislike ourselves ... Here are tricks and tips to get you loving your own form!References:Gloria Steinem: Outrageous Acts and Everyday RebellionGoop documentary featuring Amanda Peterson on mirror workhttps://goop.com/wellness/mindfulness/what-is-mirror-work/ "When I was first confronted with mirror work—the practice of looking in the mirror and really seeing yourself—it was challenging. It went against everything I’d been told all my life about how I should see myself and how I should see others. Mirror work moves us out of this space where our beauty is for other people to consume and not for us to realize. That’s especially true for women and femmes." Amanda PetersonDate Like Cleopatra by Shiro Ndune. Available on Amazon. In Kenya also available at Text Book Centre and Nuria Bookstores.Contact: [email protected] option available on YouTube: @lostinour40s

Dating a guy who earns less money than you? Listen to this.Website: shirondune.comGet in touch here: [email protected] book Date Like Cleopatra is available on AmazonMusic by Atemi Oyungu

We discuss what we expect from relationships and how we can manage those expectations to avoid disappointment.Books mentioned:All About Love by Bell HooksAtlas of the Heart by Brene BrownDate Like Cleopatra by Shiro Ndune (available on Amazon)Get in touch here: [email protected]

We're talking about letting friends go.You know you need to do this because of constant disagreements, differing perspectives on everything or you constantly want to change them.Why aren't you leaving? You're afraid you won't get new friends (scarcity mindset), don't want to hurt them, or just always thought friendships are meant to last forever.What's at stake? Your internal happiness and peace of mind. And guess what? It's better for that friend too in the long run if you can be honest about who you are and how you feel.Check out ⁠my website⁠ for coaching opportunities and info on my book "Date Like Cleopatra - The Good Girl Flips the Script" available on Amazon.

shirondune.comDo you want him? Do you it? How do you ask for what you want? How do you know what you want? Listen in as we have this chat!References:Come as You Are by Emily NagoskiDate Like Cleopatra - The Good Girl Flips the Script by Shiro Ndune

shirondune.comWhy accept to answer these calls and what effect do they have. We also look into self worth, beliefs and how to get out of the cycle that taught us that this was ok.Book: Date Like Cleopatra - The Good Girl Flips the ScriptAvailable on Amazon & Nuria (in Nairobi)

shirondune.comWe look at the pitfalls of dating married men, how you got there and how to get out!Book: Date Like Cleopatra - The Good Girl Flips the Script by Shiro NduneAvailable on Amazon and Nuria Books (Kenya)

shirondune.comThe things you believe were introduced to you by others. We look at questioning them to arrive at your own set of beliefs and avoid following others blindly

Let's talk about this! I share my experience to help you raise questions on your experience.shirondune.comBook - Date Like Cleopatra - The Good Girl Flips the ScriptAvailable on Amazon and Nuria books in Kenya

shirondune.comDate Like Cleopatra - The Good Girl Flips the Script by Shiro NduneReference: The Myth of Normal by Gabor MateMusic by Atemi Oyungu

shirondune.comDate Like Cleopatra - The Good Girl Flips the Script by Shiro Ndune available now on AmazonWe explore how being a good girl is keeping you stuck on the relationship frontWatch "Breaking out of the Good Girl Bind" with Nikki -   • Breaking out of the Good Girl Bind   Music by Atemi Oyungu

shirondune.comWe take a leaf from Meadow Devon's book "The Worthy Project," to discuss how to build up self worth.Music by Atemi Oyungu

Are you drinking too much? Does it matter? Reference: "Girl Walks Out of a Bar" by Lisa F. Smith shirondune.com Music: Atemi Oyungu

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https://shirondune.comCome join the conversation with Mame Astou around children, triggers and how to inch towards your higher self!

We talk about how music, TV programming and even books have an impact on our energy and what to do about it.

https://shirondune.com Do you have trouble with your tummy or sleep? Are you stressed? Or maybe it's some aches and pains? Bring your cup of tea for this informative session where Maria spills the tea on the hacks and cures! Maria (on YouTube as @GlowingBodyAndMind) is a wholistic health and inner work coach and her website is https://www.glowingbodyandmind.com

We discuss: -The workings of the brain with emphasis on the brain stem and the cortex -The fight & flight response -Emotional flashbacks -The inner and outer critic References: What Happened to You by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry Complex PTSD - From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker The Body Keeps a Score by Bessel van der Kolk

Taking the time to question your views on religion, the holidays, your body image and your career trajectory. Just thing to do before a new year!shirondune.com

shirondune.com We look at the movie Damsel and uncover teachings about patriarchy, women, society, the pure self and the ego. Grab your popcorn and let's go! Spoiler alert!

Join me in a discussion about the Ego, body, intuition, inner critique and inner child. Visit: https://shirondune.com

Nikki (YouTube: @nicholaspindler3066) comes to visit us for a conversation on the Good Girl Syndrome. We discuss: The social conditioning that creates the Good Girl The Limiting Beliefs that stem from being a Good Girl The Way out of Good Girl-ism! Reference: Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Visit: shirondune.com

A chat with Marilyn where we tackle the different dimensions of the African continent with everything from culture, propriety, brain drain and even ignorance. Join in and listen!

https://shirondune.com We look at 5 masks we learn to put on as we navigate our lives as young children, and what causes them. All are encouraged to see which masks (if any) they carry, recognize how it is showing up in their lives and we then delve into the joys available at the other end when each mask is taken off. References: Lise Bourbeau (Les 5 blessures qui empêchent d'être sois-meme), Dr. Nelson Bradley (The Emotion Code), Michael A. Singer The Coaching Circle with conversation on the shadow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCdgZTqdwrg

The different nations within Africa had their own systems and ways of life before the advent of colonialism. Torn away from this, we look at the impact this trauma may have visited on the childhoods of those now in their 40s. We lay emphasis on Emotional Flashbacks. References: Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Evy Poumpouras, Pete Walker (Complex PTSD, From Surviving to Thriving), Kacheche Podcast (@Kachechepodcast)

Might your lack of assertiveness be a result of your culture or upbringing? If so, what to do? Reference: Etaf Rum (A Woman is no Man)