Untethered Conversations

Maureen Bandari- Business Legacy& the Realities of Building a Business in the Kenyan Beauty Industry

In our season 2 premier, we are joined by Maureen Bandari as we talk about what it really looks like to build a business in Kenya’s beauty industry. We go beyond the polished surface and get into the parts of entrepreneurship people don’t always see; the pressure, the growth, and the decisions that shape both the business and the person behind it.We also get into leadership, how it evolves over time, and the constant balancing act between scaling a business and staying true to your original vision. Maureen shares her thoughts on founder-led marketing and why being the face of your brand can be both powerful and challenging in today’s landscape.It’s an honest, grounded conversation for anyone building something and trying to do it in a way that actually lasts.#untetheredconversations #podcast

Derrick Ogechi: Kenya Called & I Answered; On Basketball, Identity & Playing For Nairobi Thunder

What does it mean to choose home when the world is calling?🇰🇪 In this episode of Untethered Conversations, we sit down with Nairobi Thunder's Derrick Ogechi, a Kenyan basketball player who returned home and play the game he loves in the country he loves. Derrick opens up on the real sacrifices, building a basketball career in Kenya, and why Nairobi Thunder stands for something bigger than wins.For anyone who's wondered if home is enough: spoiler; it is. #NairobiThunder #DerrickOgechi #KenyanBasketball #HomecomingStory #BasketballMotivation #KenyaSports 📲 Follow Untethered Conversations for more conversationsInstagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/untetheredconversations_?igsh=eWQ0czB1cnQ4MHhh&utm_source=qr⁠Tiktok⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredconversations_?_r=1&_t=ZS-93VOqFE1JRv⁠⁠ Follow Liz Kisilu :Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizziekisilu?igsh=cHh1bTJyb2VjdmNh&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizziekisilu?_r=1&_t=ZS-94J5xgCpu4ILinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkisilu-jmt-coach

Muhammand Onyango:Lost His Job, Built Two Businesses; A Story of Reinvention & Resilience

This week, we sit down with Muhammad Onyango; a founder who turned one of life’s toughest setbacks into his ultimate launchpad. From his early days working as a merchandiser to building two impactful businesses, Muhammad’s journey is rooted in resilience, bold reinvention, and relentless ambition. He is the founder of Next Level Marketing, a niche agency empowering halal hospitality businesses, and Umoja Marketplace Africa, an e-commerce platform connecting African commerce to the global stage. In this episode, we get into the real conversations: - What losing a job reveals about your true self - The hard lessons around money, responsibility, and family - Building from scratch and navigating uncertainty - The bigger vision behind his businesses This is a conversation about pressure, perspective, and what it really takes to rebuild when everything changes.📲 Follow for more conversations on business, growth, and real-life journeysInstagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/untetheredconversations_?igsh=eWQ0czB1cnQ4MHhh&utm_source=qr⁠Tiktok⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredconversations_?_r=1&_t=ZS-93VOqFE1JRv⁠⁠ Follow Liz Kisilu :Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizziekisilu?igsh=cHh1bTJyb2VjdmNh&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizziekisilu?_r=1&_t=ZS-94J5xgCpu4ILinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkisilu-jmt-coach

Kelvin Kuria - What It Takes to Succeed in Sales

In this episode, Kelvin Kuria, Founder & CEO of the Commercial Club of Africa, shares insights on what it truly takes to succeed in sales. What is required to thrive, and the importance of developing hobbies that keep you balanced beyond work, Kelvin offers a thoughtful and raw look into the life of a sales professional.He also breaks down the difference between sales, commercial, and marketing, offering clarity on how these functions work together to drive business growth.Kelvin also takes us through the story behind founding The Kenya School of Sales; the gap he saw in the market and his vision to equip people with practical, real-world sales skills. Stay connected with Untethered Conversations beyond the mic: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/untetheredconversations_?igsh=eWQ0czB1cnQ4MHhh&utm_source=qr⁠ [⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/untetheredconversations_?igsh=eWQ0czB1cnQ4MHhh&utm_source=qr⁠] Tiktok⁠ : https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredconversations_?_r=1&_t=ZS-93VOqFE1JRv⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredconversations_?_r=1&_t=ZS-93VOqFE1JRv⁠⁠] Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/111702989/admin/dashboard/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/111702989/admin/dashboard/] Follow Liz Kisilu: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizziekisilu?igsh=cHh1bTJyb2VjdmNh&utm_source=qr [⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizziekisilu?igsh=cHh1bTJyb2VjdmNh&utm_source=qr] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizziekisilu?_r=1&_t=ZS-94J5xgCpu4I [ https://www.tiktok.com/@lizziekisilu?_r=1&_t=ZS-94J5xgCpu4I] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkisilu-jmt-coach [www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkisilu-jmt-coach]

Njeri Muchina - A Story of Sign Language & Entrepreneurship

Sign Language wasn’t a career choice for Njeri Muchina, it was her first language. In this episode, Njeri Muchina shares her experience growing up with two Deaf parents and how Sign Language became her first language. From learning the sign alphabet from her father to discovering the broader Deaf community through a university project, this is a story of identity, accessibility, and purpose. We discuss: •⁠ ⁠Kenyan Sign Language •⁠ ⁠Serving the Deaf community •⁠ ⁠Innovation and inclusion •⁠ ⁠Rebuilding after losing her business and starting over in a new town •⁠ ⁠Raising confident children who live untethered. Stay connected with Untethered Conversations beyond the mic: Instagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/untetheredconversations_?igsh=eWQ0czB1cnQ4MHhh&utm_source=qr⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/untetheredconversations_?igsh=eWQ0czB1cnQ4MHhh&utm_source=qr] Tiktok⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredconversations_?_r=1&_t=ZS-93VOqFE1JRv⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@untetheredconversations_?_r=1&_t=ZS-93VOqFE1JRv⁠] LinkedIn @ Untethered Conversations Follow Liz Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizziekisilu?igsh=cHh1bTJyb2VjdmNh&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/lizziekisilu?igsh=cHh1bTJyb2VjdmNh&utm_source=qr ] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizziekisilu?_r=1&_t=ZS-94J5xgCpu4I [https://www.tiktok.com/@lizziekisilu?_r=1&_t=ZS-94J5xgCpu4I] LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkisilu-jmt-coach [www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkisilu-jmt-coach]