EP. 30 Why I Left Academia (The end of an era)

EP. 30 Why I Left Academia (The end of an era)

I fell into an academic career and was sure that I had found my long life career. 7 years in I bid the halls of knowledge goodbye for what feels right in my gut. In the midst of external uncertainty, there is a solid internal clarity of where I am headed.  In this episode I share my experience in academia as an international faculty member having been an international graduate student, my departure and a hopeful future. If you are in academia and are needing support or would like to share your story, reach out to me on helloafewthings@gmail.com [helloafewthings@gmail.com]  Follow Me On Social Media  Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ [https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/] Gatewall Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/]

EP. 29 How to Love Your African Hair in a Eurocentric Society

If I asked how you feel about your hair, what would you say? Do you sigh at the thought of hair wash day?  It has been a 16 year journey of discovering my hair, what she likes and what works for her. I can confidently say that I love my hair unconditionally. In this episode I walk us through the journey of how to love your African hair when the world screams otherwise.  Also highlighted is a study that was done in the wake of the passing of the Crown Act in  2022. I hope by the time you are done,  you find a starting point on a recovery journey with your hair.    Sources  The CROWN Act: A jewel for combating racial discrimination in the workplace and classroom - https://www.epi.org/publication/crown-act/ [https://www.epi.org/publication/crown-act/] Dove Partners with LinkedIn in support of The CROWN Act to Help End Race-Based Hair Discrimination in the Workplace - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dove-partners-with-linkedin-in-support-of-the-crown-act-to-help-end-race-based-hair-discrimination-in-the-workplace-301748816.html [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dove-partners-with-linkedin-in-support-of-the-crown-act-to-help-end-race-based-hair-discrimination-in-the-workplace-301748816.html]   Recommended Media  Hair Love | Oscar®-Winning Short Film (Full) | Sony Pictures Animation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28] Hair Love By Matthew A. Cherry, Illustrated by Vashti Harrison - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/585658/hair-love-by-matthew-a-cherry-illustrated-by-vashti-harrison/ [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/585658/hair-love-by-matthew-a-cherry-illustrated-by-vashti-harrison/] Book: How To Love Your Fro by Paige Lewin - https://www.howtoloveyourafro.com/ [https://www.howtoloveyourafro.com/] Podcast: Texture Talks with Paige Lewin - https://www.texturetalks.com/about [https://www.texturetalks.com/about]   Follow Me On Social Media  Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ [https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/] Gatewall Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/]

EP. 28 How To Get Your Power Back After Experiencing Childhood Trauma

Someone told me a few years ago that no one was coming to save me. That was a foreign concept at that time but years later I have learned that the person we are waiting to save us is LITERALLY us.  If you experienced a ton of trauma, this episode is a nudge for you to get your power back and get on with your life’s assignment. I hope one you find what you need to be brave again.  For questions and feedback: You can reach out to me on helloafewthings@gmail.com [helloafewthings@gmail.com]  Social Media Follow me on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ [https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/]  Follow our work instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/]

EP. 27 The Artist’s Way: How To Heal and Find Joy in Creativity Again

Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way showed up in my life when I literally couldn’t make any more excuses for why I was not doing creative work. My main struggle has been trusting that I have everything I need to begin and the anguish of creative stagnation was literally choking me.  I do not promise that this book will make all your creative dreams come true, but may be it will offer a place to start. For questions and feedback: You can reach out to me on helloafewthings@gmail.com [helloafewthings@gmail.com]  Buy The Book:  ThriftBooks - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity-by-julia-cameron/248426/#edition=2583034&idiq=5437677 [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity-by-julia-cameron/248426/#edition=2583034&idiq=5437677] Barnes and Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-artists-way-julia-cameron/1123638709 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-artists-way-julia-cameron/1123638709] Penguin Random House - https://www.penguinrandomhouseretail.com/book/?isbn=9780143129257 [https://www.penguinrandomhouseretail.com/book/?isbn=9780143129257]    Social Media Follow me on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ [https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/]  Follow our work instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/]

EP.26 Leaving a Job to follow God's Vision with Creative Director, Amber Majors.

This episode was recorded on May 7th, 2024. I had just started A Few Things and as any podcaster would, I asked one of my friends to join me for an episode. Two years later, it is the episode I need in 2026. If you are contemplating stepping out on faith to walk in obedience, this episode is for you.  Amber Majors is an art director who walked away from a senior role in obedience to what she feels is a call by God to use art to build community and restore creative joy in adults, beyond working on creative projects for a myriad of clients. She walks us through the decision of abandoning comfort to embrace the wonder of a faith journey.   Contact Amber Majors You can find Amber Majors on her website - https://amberlatricecreative.com/about [https://amberlatricecreative.com/about]   For questions and feedback: You can reach out to me on helloafewthings@gmail.com [helloafewthings@gmail.com]    Social Media Follow me on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ [https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/]  Follow our work instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/]