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Story Book Oct 23, 2016

Blazing Blaze Summits- What they don't show you...

We are blazing! More Faya!X3 If you know that song then you know it talks about something totally different from what Blaze Kenya is about. LOL. It has been an exciting tour with the Blaze crew as they inspire youths in Kenya to become their own bosses. I have been with them as t...

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Story Book Oct 16, 2016

Chicken! What You Can Learn About Productivity From Them

What makes people more productive at work? A man once asked himself this question, and given that he was a scientist, he decided to carry out a social experiment... with chicken. Just like humans, chickens have to work. The goal was to measure productivity (number of eggs laid) u...

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Story Book Oct 11, 2016

A Reminder: Why the Girl Child Matters

Today is the International Day of the Girl Child. When I was young, I did not appreciate the magnitude of this day. Not until I was older. My mom told me about a conversation she once had with a relative back at home. In an attempt to insult my mom, the person said "Don't think y...

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Story Book Oct 3, 2016

Upping Your Hustle Game.

…And yes, upping is a real word. A verb to be specific. Just to be clear! Lol. Now that that's been cleared up, let me tell you what I was doing over the weekend. Buying books. Yup! Hard cover, crispy, new smelling books. Made of paper. The real stuff. I have never been a fervent...

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Story Book Sep 20, 2016

Someone asked me…

“What makes you tick as a media personality, your versatility and how do you cope with it as a lady?” Well, Slimme Shady on FB, (Lol! That name though!) I am about to answer your question! You need to first know the kind of person I am before knowing my media personality. Both ar...

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Story Book Sep 11, 2016

Becoming Mwalimu Rachel:Part 1.

I recently asked on my facebook page Mwalimu Rachel what you would want me to blog about. This follows a story I recently posted about being a good blogger (see! I too apply what I learn here!) Check out the screen shot below with some of the feedback... So here's what I am going...

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Story Book Sep 8, 2016

The Biker Life of Patricia Kihoro

One day, I'm scrolling through my Instagram feeds and I see a post by one Patricia Kihoro. She had sold her car, and bought herself a scooter! If you saw a lady riding a motorbike in Nairobi, chances are you'll hit the breaks or turn your head to be sure. I don't know if you've n...

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Story Book Aug 29, 2016

Be a GOOD blogger. Read up!

I have been blogging for close to a year now, here, as well as on www.hbr.co.ke and I have learnt a lot over this time. I would like to share some of what I have learnt from experience coupled with some research I have done so we can be better bloggers. 1. Understand Your Audienc...

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Story Book Aug 19, 2016

5 Life-Lessons To Learn From TV Show Suits

Somehow, I've had the time... The time to binge watch the epic TV Show, Suits. Don't judge me! You have your favourite way to waste time, I have mine! It's no secret that every human being needs play. In fact, sometimes you learn things when you play. So here are 5 things I've le...

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Story Book Jul 30, 2016

Just Let Go...

As you get a little older in life, certain things begin to change. What you used to enjoy suddenly isn't as enjoyable anymore. Places you used to find fun/ fascinating suddenly aren't anymore. People you thought you couldn't live without, you discover aren't all that in your life...

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Story Book Jul 30, 2016

#MRXisHIRING!!!

So by now you should know that I have my company MRX Media Limited (I am a C.E.O!! o.m.g!!!) and since I can't run things solo- because, you know, that would be crazy; I am gathering my team of gladiators...and yes I stole that from Scandal. LOL. So! first on my hit list is a pro...

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Story Book Jun 28, 2016

Why Naked Bodies Don’t Bother Me Anymore.

Ok. Maybe not ALL naked bodies, ladies bodies. Lol! Should you be a lady, planning to go to the gym for that bod you want or to keep fit, lemme warn you about the culture shock that awaits you. Naked women. Many many naked women all shapes, all sizes. Big boobs, small ones, round...

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