Yes Girls Podcast | Do, Be, Learn Something New

<p>Thinking about starting a podcast? Or maybe you've been overthinking it for <em>three years</em>? This Yesticle is the sign you didn't know you were waiting for.</p><p><br></p><p>In this delightfully meta episode, Akumu and Claire sit down with two titans of podcasting, i.e., the Podfathers: Dan Aceda, founder of SemaBox and creative powerhouse, and Kevin Y. Brown, Head of Strategy at Afripods and producer of over 1,000 podcast episodes.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, they unpack the questions people always ask: Why start a podcast? | What makes a podcast <em>good</em> (not just popular)? | How do you even <em>begin</em>? | Is video really taking over the industry? | Where is podcasting headed in Kenya and across Africa?</p><p><br></p><p>So whether you're an aspiring podcaster or simply curious about the audio-verse, this conversation is equal parts humour, wisdom, and insanely practical insights.</p><p><br></p><p>Key takeaways:</p><p><strong>1. Why people fall in love with podcasts</strong></p><p>Authenticity, trust, intimacy, community... everything mainstream media struggles with.</p><p><strong>2. How to know if podcasting is for you</strong></p><p>Your purpose, your voice, and your willingness to show up consistently.</p><p><strong>3. The #1 beginner mistake</strong></p><p>Not knowing your <em>why</em>. Listen to Dan and Kevin's take on the how-to of <em>why</em>.</p><p><strong>4. The myth of "success = big numbers"</strong></p><p>Engagement, longevity, and connection consistently outperform vanity metrics.</p><p><strong>5. Video vs. audio?</strong></p><p>Welcome to reality: video is huge. Can audio-first creators handle it?</p><p><strong>6. African creators are just getting started</strong></p><p>Local stories, diverse perspectives, and closely-knit communities are driving change.</p><p>________</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps for Specific Segments:</strong></p><p>(0:00) Intro</p><p>(2:05) Meet the guests: Dan &amp; Kevin</p><p>(7:13) Why podcasting is special</p><p>(10:22) Podcasting vs traditional media</p><p>(21:17) Tips for new podcasters</p><p>(25:00) What truly measures podcast success</p><p>(35:38) Audio-first vs video-first</p><p>(41:28) Types of podcasts + Africa's unique landscape</p><p>(47:06) Podcasts Dan + Kevin love</p><p>(54:06) What they've recently said YES to</p><p>(58:19) Outro</p><p>_______</p><p><br></p><p>After listening, you'll either say:</p><p><strong>"YES, I'm starting a podcast tomorrow,"</strong></p><p>or</p><p><strong>"Ah. Maybe podcasting isn't my ministry... and that's fine."</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Both outcomes? Iconic.</p><p><br></p><p>And if you know someone who's been saying "I want to start a podcast" since 2019 and still hasn't recorded a single trailer… send this to them.</p><p><br></p><p>This might finally be the nudge (or slap) they need to say "YES."</p><p>________</p><p><br></p><p>Important links:</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Dan Aceda:</p><p><a href="https://top40.businessdailyafrica.com/candidates/dan-aceda/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://top40.businessdailyafrica.com/candidates/dan-aceda/</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/_isin6agLYc?si=K77s2q2bpoTCNhV6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/_isin6agLYc?si=K77s2q2bpoTCNhV6</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ebuGfmupgyNhfYvfj3txk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ebuGfmupgyNhfYvfj3txk</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Dan Aceda:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/danaceda/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/danaceda/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about SemaBox:</p><p><a href="https://semabox.africa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://semabox.africa/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Kevin Y. Brown:</p><p><a href="https://kevinybrown.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kevinybrown.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Kevin Y. Brown:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kevinybrown/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kevinybrown/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Afripods:</p><p><a href="https://www.afripods.africa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.afripods.africa</a></p><p><br></p><p>List of podcasts mentioned in this episode:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Retrievals</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">AfriWetu</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Solar Maverick Podcast</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Legally Clueless</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">For Mannerless Women</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">So this is love</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Joy Ride</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">3 truths, no lies</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">DOAC</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">The AI daily brief</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">ChooseFi</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Earn Your Leisure</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Tropical MBA</strong></p><p>________</p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(41, 47, 54);">If you enjoy the podcast, we love you! And we'd like to ask you to </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2yAqJtkJnlXJ23Z5A229hR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">rate us on Spotify</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(41, 47, 54);"> - it will only take a couple of seconds, we promise!&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(41, 47, 54);">If you listen to us on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to</span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-yes-girls/id1560933330" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> </a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-yes-girls/id1560933330" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(80, 0, 185);">leave a brief review</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(41, 47, 54);">. 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In any case, we appreciate you!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(41, 47, 54);">Thanks in advance!</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(41, 47, 54);">_____________________</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">For video logs, visit </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@yesgirlspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/@yesgirlspodcast</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(41, 47, 54);">For blogs, visit</span><a href="https://yesgirlspodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(41, 47, 54);"> </a><a href="https://yesgirlspodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://yesgirlspodcast.com/</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(41, 47, 54);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(41, 47, 54);">Feel free to follow us across these platforms:</span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yesgirlspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">INSTAGRAM</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://www.twitter.com/yesgirlspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">TWITTER</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/yesgirlspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">LINKEDIN</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@yesgirlspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">TIKTOK</a></p>

<p>For this Yesticle, the Yes Girls take a more serious turn. No yesing, no games - just a deeply important conversation that too many women, couples, and families struggle with in silence.</p><p><br></p><p>This mini episode explores infertility, IVF, surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, and the evolving legal frameworks around Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in Kenya.</p><p><br></p><p>Akumu and Claire sit down with Sandra Opiyo, founder of Nina Misaro Associates Advocates, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, and one of the country's most passionate voices in ART Law, to unpack the rights, risks, realities, and emotional toll of navigating fertility challenges today.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're considering fertility treatment, supporting someone, or simply curious about how law and reproductive health intersect, this episode gives you clarity, grounding, and crucial information.</p><p>_____</p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Timestamps to Specific Segments:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(0:00) Intro</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(1:59) Meet Sandra Opiyo - lawyer and specialist in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) law</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(2:53) Explaining the terms: What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)? (+ IUI and IVF?)</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(5:38) Where and why must the law intervene, and what are the consequences of unregulated reproduction?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(9:42) How the law is evolving around ART &amp; reproductive rights in Kenya</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(11:55) Countries with forward-thinking and comprehensive legal frameworks governing reproductive health and ART</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(14:13) Legal protections for intended parents and surrogates</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(15:45) Topics gaining attention in the ART space: robot surrogacy, designer babies, reproductive autonomy, egg/embryo freezing &amp; fertility preservation, posthumous sperm extraction, sperm donor limits and regulations (e.g., the Jonathan Jacob Meijer case - The Man With 1000 Kids)</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(33:25) Sandra's advice for anyone seeking ART services: what to do when you can't get pregnant &amp; what to know before starting any ART process</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(35:50) The stigma surrounding fertility struggles, infertility, and reproductive autonomy in Africa</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(42:41) What Sandra has recently said yes to</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(44:09) Outro</span></p><p>______</p><p><br></p><p>If you've ever wondered about infertility, IVF, surrogacy, or reproductive rights in Kenya, this conversation will give you clarity you didn't even realise you were missing.</p><p>Once you've listened, pass it on.</p><p><br></p><p>Infertility is more common and emotionally complex than people think. Women deserve informed consent, protection, and support — and families deserve empathy, not pressure. Sharing this episode might help someone finally feel seen.</p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">____________________</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;">If you enjoy the podcast, we love you! And we'd like to ask you to </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2yAqJtkJnlXJ23Z5A229hR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">rate us on Spotify</a><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;"> - it will only take a couple of seconds, we promise!&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;">If you listen to us on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to</span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-yes-girls/id1560933330" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"> </a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-yes-girls/id1560933330" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 185); background-color: transparent;">leave a brief review</a><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;">. 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<p>We're letting the internet guide our love lives. Which is obviously a terrible idea - so we said "Yes" and proceeded to hit record.</p><p><br></p><p>This one's a Yesticle (our naughty, short, and sweet mini-episode) and for it, we're saying yes to chaos by diving headfirst into the spiciest, pettiest, and most painfully relatable relationship videos on TikTok. "Relatable" depending on whether you are asking Akumu or Claire.</p><p><br></p><p>So join in as they react to viral dating hot takes, sex confessions, and moments of pure emotional damage... but cute. Or not?!</p><p><br></p><p>We know it's not our usual deep dive, but this season, we're not just saying yes to new experiences; we're saying yes to sex, romance, red flags, and delulu dreams.</p><p><br></p><p>Basically, it's giving scroll foreplay.</p><p>___</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps for Specific Segments</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(0:00) Intro</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(2:39) Video 1: Should we announce our body counts?!?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(9:02) Video 2: Should we decenter men and get money from them?!?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(14:09) Video 3: Should we avoid falling in love too fast and trick men into revealing their bad sides early on?!?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(22:35) Did they learn anything from the videos?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(23:37) Outro</span></p><p>___</p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Here are the videos we reacted to:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Video 1: </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xQcCs5rXXQaCL9kaElDXz9JB3hpVztwT/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xQcCs5rXXQaCL9kaElDXz9JB3hpVztwT/view?usp=sharing</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Video 2: </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xc8LbfV5VTw2AVThHeBZ0rWt83RRizuk/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xc8LbfV5VTw2AVThHeBZ0rWt83RRizuk/view?usp=sharing</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Video 3: </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hP8_KzR9e5P4ZIJ0ZOFxJ8MaquTIj0ak/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hP8_KzR9e5P4ZIJ0ZOFxJ8MaquTIj0ak/view?usp=sharing</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p>________</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to hear how or whether the Yes Girls apply the internet lessons from a curious scroller's intent to better understand (and judge) what's trending, why they are trending, or if they should.</p><p><br></p><p>The focus? Sex and relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>So whether you're married, in a situationship, or still ghosted by that guy from 2002, this one's for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Trust us, you're gonna want to hear and argue about what we found.</p><p><br></p><p>Don't just lurk - drop a comment, say yes, hit follow, and get weird with us!</p><p><br></p><p>Keep saying Yes!</p><p>_______</p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;">If you enjoy the podcast, we love you! And we'd like to ask you to </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2yAqJtkJnlXJ23Z5A229hR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">rate us on Spotify</a><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;"> - it will only take a couple of seconds, we promise!&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;">If you listen to us on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to</span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-yes-girls/id1560933330" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"> </a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-yes-girls/id1560933330" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 185); background-color: transparent;">leave a brief review</a><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;">. 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In any case, we appreciate you!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;">Thanks in advance!</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;">_____________________</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">For video logs, visit </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@yesgirlspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/@yesgirlspodcast</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;">For blogs, visit</span><a href="https://yesgirlspodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;"> </a><a href="https://yesgirlspodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://yesgirlspodcast.com/</a><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;">Feel free to follow us across these platforms:</span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yesgirlspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">INSTAGRAM</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://www.twitter.com/yesgirlspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">TWITTER</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/yesgirlspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">LINKEDIN</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@yesgirlspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">TIKTOK</a></p>

<p>Time to revisit the best and strangest moments from some gr-8 challenges! Join Claire and Akumu as they guide you through the Yeses, Guesses, Messes, and Successes of Season 8.</p><p><br></p><p>They recap six odd yet profound Yes Challenges they stumbled into and share invaluable lessons and timeless wisdom gleaned from the six incredible guest experts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>(0:00) Introduction</p><p>(2:32) Which Season 8 Yes challenge(s) would Akumu and Claire do again?</p><p>(4:09) Let's play a game: Who's most likely to…..?</p><p>(9:16) Which Season 8 challenge(s) excited them the most?</p><p>(11:05) Why wellness and wellbeing are so important to Akumu</p><p>(12:44) Why did "sex" join the Yes Girls' list of challenges after seven seasons?</p><p>(14:01) What was the biggest Season 8 surprise?</p><p>(15:10) What from Season 8 will stay with them the most?</p><p>(18:23) Outro</p><p><br></p><p>In reverse chronological order, this Yesticle touches on the following Season 8 Yespisodes:</p><p><a href="https://afripods.africa/episode/78-bitten-by-the-travel-bug-stor/b43f15a0-7a9e-11f0-8ada-512679a060aa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 78: Saying yes to travelling like a millennial w/ Magunga Williams</a></p><p><a href="https://afripods.africa/episode/77-we-ve-tekken-it-too-far-sayin/0b493bc0-6959-11f0-a07a-a7424e4c05e7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 77: Saying yes to hobbying like a gamer w/ Queen Arrow</a></p><p><a href="https://afripods.africa/episode/76-it-s-a-touchy-topic-sexual-in/b87ee050-5e51-11f0-970b-11750a337382" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 76: Saying yes to knowing your body like an older woman w/ Maurice Matheka</a></p><p><a href="https://afripods.africa/episode/75-let-s-stir-the-pot-with-a-pot/1dd47330-4902-11f0-b64f-c7d1b4ebc949" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 75: Saying yes to being sexually awakened like a traditionalist w/ Harriet Chebet Ng'ok &amp; Harriet's Botanicals</a></p><p><a href="https://afripods.africa/episode/74-logging-off-living-on-a-digit/085bd540-3d66-11f0-a278-f72badcb3e2f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 74: Saying yes to finding fulfilment like a Gen X w/ Sieka Gatabaki</a></p><p><a href="https://afripods.africa/episode/73-getting-real-and-raw-about-ve/95876c30-3317-11f0-a68a-9f00d33d910b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 73: Saying yes to living like you're plant-based w/ Leah Nduati</a></p><p><br></p><p>This quick mini-episode is your definitive reminder: stepping outside your comfort zone is always worth it! Listen for some tangible advantages of saying YES and trying new experiences.</p><p><br></p><p>Got a thought, a challenge, or feedback? Don't just listen—DM the Yes Girls on Instagram, X, LinkedIn or TikTok, or drop a comment below. We can't wait to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p>Keep saying YES!</p><p>_______</p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;">If you enjoy the podcast, we love you! 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<p>Are you an Akumu, Claire or Magunga type of traveller? Well, you'll find out soon enough. And whether you are a millennial or not, you've come to the right place.</p><p><br></p><p>In this Yespisode, Akumu says yes to a challenge that many of us are intimately familiar with: dreaming about a dream destination and planning for it, even before your wallet is on board!</p><p><br></p><p>With Claire listening in and learning alongside you, the Yes Girls explore the world of DIY travel planning, solo sojourns, and the ever-elusive dream travel lifestyle. This episode is packed with wanderlust wishes, stories, lessons, and travel hacks to help you cure your wanderlust, millennial-style.</p><p><br></p><p>To help them navigate the modern traveller's landscape, they're joined by Magunga Williams (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/themagunga/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@themagunga</a>), a renowned photographer, writer, and traveller. He'll share his expert advice on everything from finding authentic experiences and moving beyond the bucket list to why you might want to skip the out-of-continent trip and get to the real heart of a closer destination. For Magunga, travel isn't about ticking off items on a list; it's about seeing the world and documenting every unique moment.</p><p>___</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps for Specific Segments:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(0:00) Intro</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(6:05) Meet Magunga Williams &amp; What Travel Means to Him</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(8:07) The Travel Planning Yes Challenge Set for Akumu (a Former Digital Nomad)</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(9:13) Akumu Describes Her Dream Escape Destination: Salvador</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(15:25) Akumu Talks About Her Delulu Dream Escape Pinterest Board</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(16:19) Are You a "Museum Person" When Travelling?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(17:52) Group Travel Rule Number 1: Be an Independent Human</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(21:29) Decoding Millennial Travel: 3 Non-Negotiable Things You'd Pack</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(26:10) Being Pessimistic When Planning or Packing + Important Travel Hacks</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(30:14) Foodie Travel / Culinary Tourism: Are You a Foodie?&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(33:23) Stomach Issues, Food Poisoning &amp; Being Food Adventurous?!</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(36:52) What is Your Definition of Adventure Travel?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(39:32) To Really Know Someone, Travel/Hike With Them!</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(41:23) Layovers: Wait in The Airport or Leave The Airport?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(45:07) Top Budget Travel Tips, i.e. Thinking Out of The Box</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(52:15) Magunga Rates Akumu's Delulu Dream Escape Efforts Out of 10</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(54:40) What Other Generations Can Learn From Millennials &amp; Millennial Travel</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(57:44) Documentation (Taking Photos &amp; Videos) vs. Being Completely Present&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(1:05:07) What is on Magunga's Bucket List &amp; Why?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(1:07:16) Decoding Millennial Travel: Final Rapid Fire Questions</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(1:11:13) Key Takeaways</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(1:13:35) What Magunga Has Recently Said Yes to</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(1:14:11) Season Bye-Byes &amp; Outro</span></p><p>___</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a seasoned backpacker or just dreaming of your next getaway, this episode is packed with personal stories, honest advice, and varied insights into adventure travel and culinary tourism. Akumu even shares her "delulu itinerary" for a trip to Brazil, a journey filled with vibrant cultural immersion and rich cultural experiences.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in for a bold, healing, and radically honest conversation that reminds us all: you don't just deserve to travel. You were built to explore.</p><p>____</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Important Links:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Akumu's Dream Escape Pinterest Board for this Yes Challenge:</p><p><a href="https://pin.it/6cUnU3QQp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pin.it/6cUnU3QQp</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Magunga online:</p><p><a href="https://www.magunga.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.magunga.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themagunga/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/themagunga/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Salvador:</p><p><a href="https://visitbrasil.com/en/location/salvador-en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://visitbrasil.com/en/location/salvador-en/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53qpaG8Q2OA&amp;pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53qpaG8Q2OA&amp;pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">____________________</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(41, 47, 54); background-color: transparent;">If you enjoy the podcast, we love you! 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