Beyond the Brand with Hannah G

What happens when the music stops, and then starts again?This week on Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with gospel artist Jimmy Gait to unpack his journey through music, stepping away from the spotlight, and finding his way back.Jimmy opens up about early success, the pressures of public life, personal struggles, and the turning points that led him out of the industry, and eventually back into purpose. This is a conversation about identity beyond the stage, rebuilding after setbacks, and what it really means to sustain a brand when life shifts.If you’re navigating a pivot, burnout, or reinvention, this episode will resonate deeply.

What happens when your marriage becomes part of your brand story?This week on Beyond the Brand, host Hannah G sits down with Ciku wa Soxxy, entrepreneur, influencer, and partner to gospel DJ Soxxy, to unpack how her husband helped shape and guide her brand journey.Ciku opens up about building her identity while supporting a public-facing marriage, navigating personal struggles, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and the realities behind a faith-centered brand. From business ventures and online influence to the unseen challenges that shape resilience, this episode explores how partnership can influence purpose.If you’re building a personal brand while in a relationship, marriage, or family structure, this conversation will challenge how you think about support systems, visibility, and growth.About the guest:Ciku wa Soxxy is a Kenyan entrepreneur and influencer known for building her own business and online presence while supporting DJ Soxxy’s media and music career. She has openly shared personal experiences around marriage, health, and entrepreneurship that have shaped her brand story.Host: Hannah GPodcast: Beyond the BrandSubscribe for weekly conversations on personal branding, storytelling, and the journeys behind visible brands.

In this episode of Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we sit down with Dr. Reign, a practicing pediatrician and musician, to explore what it means to build a brand that isn’t confined to a single title.Dr. Reign shares how balancing medicine and music shaped his understanding of purpose, discipline, and long-term growth. He reflects on why craft matters more than visibility, how consistency is built behind the scenes, and the responsibility that comes with influence across different spaces.This conversation dives into the reality of living with multiple callings, resisting pressure to fit into a single box, and building a brand that carries both professionalism and creativity without losing alignment.Hosted by Hannah Githuki, Beyond the Brand explores the stories behind people building meaningful brands through clarity, consistency, and integrity.🎙️ Host: Hannah G (Hannah Githuki)🎧 Guest: Dr. Reign (Pediatrician & Musician)📺 Podcast: Beyond the Brand🎯 Focus: Personal Branding • Identity • Creativity • Purpose📺 Subscribe for weekly conversations on personal branding, creative journeys, and purpose-driven work.

In this episode of Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we sit down with Karis Memes, one of Kenya’s most recognizable meme creators, to unpack the real story behind his journey — from working 18 years in a government office to building a viral content brand rooted in humor, values, and purpose.Karis shares how creating memes started as a side outlet, how silent humor became his signature, and the difficult moment he realized job security was no longer enough. He opens up about the risk of quitting a stable government job, staying true to his values in brand deals, and why impact matters more than virality.Hosted by Hannah Githuki, Beyond the Brand features honest conversations with creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders about the work, risks, and identity shifts behind visible success.If you’re a creator, professional, or entrepreneur wondering whether to take a risk on your calling, this episode will challenge and inspire you.

This week on Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we sit down with Jeremy Wanyoez, Kenyan creator, cultural voice, and online personality known for his authentic food content, creative movement, and community building across social platforms.Jeremy has carved a unique space in the digital world by blending food culture, personal expression, and brand creativity in a way that resonates with thousands of followers. From kitchen content that celebrates everyday life to building movements like the Plate Shakers Club, he demonstrates how creativity, consistency, and cultural connection can become the foundation of a memorable personal brand.Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or anyone building influence online, Jeremy’s story highlights how your unique voice and culture can be your strongest brand asset.🎙️ Host: Hannah G (Hannah Githuki)🎧 Guest: Jeremy Wanyoez📺 Show: Beyond the Brand Podcast📍 Focus: Personal Branding • Creative Influence • Culture & Community👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on personal branding, creative entrepreneurship, and real stories from African creators.

In this episode of Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we are joined by Susan Wanjiku, personal finance coach, certified life coach, founder of The Legacy Hub KE, and one of Kenya’s leading voices in financial literacy. Susan opens up about the moment she hit financial rock bottom, lost stability, and had to reframe her relationship with money, debt, and purpose.Susan shares her journey from working in finance and investment to navigating personal debt as well as inherited financial pressure. She reveals how that low point became a catalyst for transformation, teaching her how to budget effectively, build financial confidence, and ultimately launch a purpose-driven financial brand that empowers others to take control of their money.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or anyone trying to recover from financial setbacks, this conversation will inspire you to embrace your struggle as the soil from which your brand grows.🎙️ Host: Hannah G (Hannah Githuki)🎧 Guest: Susan Wanjiku📺 Show: Beyond the Brand Podcast📍 Focus: Personal Branding • Financial Literacy • Purpose-Driven Growth👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on branding, business, leadership, and real journeys from Africa’s most inspiring voices.

This week on Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we sit down with Roy Kanyi for an honest conversation about turning skill into influence, relevance, and sustainable income.Roy shares his journey of showing up consistently, refining his craft, and learning that talent alone is never enough. Through discipline, adaptability, and understanding how brands actually grow, he explains how opportunity is often created long before recognition arrives.Hosted by Hannah Githuki, Beyond the Brand explores the real stories behind personal brands — the work, discipline, mistakes, and mindset shifts that shape sustainable success.🎙️ Host: Hannah G (Hannah Githuki)🎧 Guest: Roy Kanyi📺 Show: Beyond the Brand Podcast📍 Focus: Personal Branding • Creative Careers • Digital GrowthIf you’re a creator, professional, entrepreneur, or personal brand builder, this episode will challenge how you think about growth, timing, and value creation.📺 Subscribe for weekly episodes on personal branding, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and creative growth

This week on Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we sit down with Sue Mueni as she shares her raw, honest journey of building a personal brand rooted in purpose, resilience, and consistency.In this episode, Sue opens up about the behind-the-scenes reality of growth, the moments of doubt, and the discipline it takes to stay aligned when results don’t come immediately. She breaks down how her experiences shaped her mindset, values, and the way she approaches branding, not as hype, but as long-term impact.Hosted by Hannah Githuki, Beyond the Brand highlights African creators, leaders, and professionals who share the real stories behind their growth, not just the polished outcomes.🎙️ Host: Hannah G (Hannah Githuki)🎧 Guest: Sue Mueni📺 Show: Beyond the Brand PodcastIf you’re building a personal brand, creative career, or purpose-driven business, this conversation will give you clarity, encouragement, and practical perspective.📺 Subscribe for weekly episodes on personal branding, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and creative growth.

From spinning gospel mixes to becoming a respected media producer, digital MC, and content creator, DJ Soxxy’s journey is one of faith, consistency, reinvention, and purpose. Born as Jackson Kamau in Murang’a and raised in Nairobi, his love for music began early through school band training and later evolved into a powerful calling in the gospel space.He also shares emotional reflections on fatherhood, miracles, purpose, and finishes with his powerful declaration:“Beyond the brand, I am blessed.”This episode is a masterclass on personal branding, mentorship, patience, faith, and growth in the creative industry.🎙️ Host: Hannah G🎧 Guest:  @djsoxxy  📺 Show: Beyond the Brand – Moments That Made Us

Balancing marriage, motherhood, and a demanding creative career isn’t easy, and in this powerful episode of Beyond the Brand, hosted by Hannah G, Judy Nyawira (Bi Mkurugenzi) opens up like never before.From raising a family, to building a brand, to working behind the scenes as an assistant director, to creating authentic family content that resonates with millions, this is the story behind the woman many know but few truly understand.🎙 In this episode, Nyawira shares:• Navigating marriage while building a creative career• Motherhood, guilt, pressure & creating meaningful family content• How she began in film as a 3rd assistant director• The challenges of managing productions & solving problems on set• How she and her daughter built their mother–daughter conversations online• Why authenticity matters (“If it’s not real, people feel it.”)• The sacrifices that shaped her success• What consistency taught her about growth• Gratitude, purpose & becoming someone people want to listen toIf you're a parent, creative, filmmaker, or storyteller trying to balance life and purpose, this conversation will speak directly to you.

This week on Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we sit down with Danielle Anderson for a raw, insightful conversation on purpose, community, and the real meaning of building a brand.Danielle opens up about how her journey in entrepreneurship didn’t start with a business plan; it started with solving problems that mattered to her. But the turning point came when she realized one powerful truth:👉 Brands aren’t built by products. They’re built by people.If you're building a business, brand, or personal mission, Danielle’s story will remind you that authenticity, alignment, and human connection are your greatest assets.🎙️ Beyond the Brand spotlights African creators, founders, and leaders who built influence through identity, courage, and purpose, not trends.

They said he’d never make it on TV, he didn’t have the “look.”But instead of letting rejection define him, Brian Aseli turned it into his identity.In this inspiring highlight from Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), Brian shares the exact moment he decided to own his story, embrace his difference, and create his signature identity: “The Most Bankable Man in Africa.”This is more than a story about confidence, it’s about resilience, self-belief, and turning doubt into destiny.🎧 In this episode:- The day he was told he’d never make it- How rejection sparked the birth of “Bankable.”- Why confidence is the foundation of every personal brand- Lessons on turning pain into powerIf you’ve ever been told you’re not enough, this story will remind you that your difference is your strength, and your belief is your brand.🎙️ Beyond the Brand shares real stories from African creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who built their influence through authenticity, courage, and purpose.

This week on Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we host Lynet Kyalo, the founder of Financial Fitbit, a platform empowering people to take control of their money, mindset, and future.Lynet opens up about how her father’s influence shaped her love for finance, how imposter syndrome nearly stopped her from launching her business, and how she turned courage into a thriving personal brand. She also reveals what she’s learned about blending influence, impact, and income to build wealth that truly lasts.If you’re building your brand, business, or career, this conversation will remind you that your story, your skill, and your courage are your biggest assets.🎙️ Beyond the Brand shares the real stories of Africa’s creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who are redefining success and authenticity in the modern world.

In this episode of Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), Judy Mzungu shares her powerful journey of healing, conviction, and purpose.Judy opens up about growing up with rejection, the pain that shaped her, and how her healing became the foundation of her success as a life coach and author. She also reveals how standing by her convictions, even when it wasn’t popular, taught her what authenticity truly costs.Through her story, we see how faith, courage, and support from loved ones can transform brokenness into purpose. From childhood pain to coaching others, Judy reminds us that true growth begins with inner healing.If you’ve ever struggled to stay true to yourself while chasing your goals, this episode will remind you that authenticity always wins in the long run.🎙️ Beyond the Brand brings you inspiring stories from African creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders building meaningful influence in their fields.

This week on Beyond the Brand, Hannah G sits down with Dr. Pete Odera, a musician, pastor, and leadership coach whose impact has shaped generations of creatives and leaders across Kenya and beyond.In this deep and inspiring conversation, Dr. Odera shares how he has built a life and brand rooted in authenticity, excellence, and purpose. From his early music career to mentoring others in faith and creativity, he reveals what it really takes to stay grounded in your values while growing your influence.Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or leader, this episode is your reminder that impact outlasts trends, but only if you build from within.📺 Subscribe to Beyond the Brand for weekly episodes featuring the stories behind Africa’s most influential voices.

In this episode of Beyond the Brand, Hannah G sits down with Nyawira Gachugi, a confidence coach, author, and media personality, for an honest conversation on identity, purpose, and building a personal brand that lasts.Nyawira opens up about her transition from TV to coaching, her journey with Misunderstood Conversations, and how she’s redefining what it means to be a woman of faith in business. From learning the power of self-awareness to balancing life, marriage, and brand-building, this episode is packed with real insights and hard-earned wisdom.Whether you’re a creative, speaker, or entrepreneur, Nyawira’s story will remind you that authenticity and consistency are the real keys to influence.

Janet Machuka is one of Africa’s top voices in digital marketing and personal branding. In this episode of Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), she shares her journey of building influence online, the challenges of leadership in the digital age, and the lessons she’s learned about authenticity, consistency, and growth. If you’re looking to grow your personal brand, make an impact online, and learn from one of Africa’s most influential digital voices, this episode is for you.

Faith or fame - which path do you choose when both call your name? On this episode of The Personal Branding Podcast with Hannah G, we sit down with Sharon K. Mwangi (host of Best Kept Secrets Podcast) to explore the tension, the cost, and the power behind choosing faith in a world chasing fame. This isn’t just about religion, but about choosing a foundation that lasts. 🔔 Subscribe, share, and join us as we dig into the heart of faith, fame, and legacy.

Join us as Catherine Kariuki known online as  @FashionableStepMum  shares how she crafted a powerful personal brand through fashion, authenticity, and her blended family journey. In this video, you'll discover:- Catherine’s backstory: starting as a stepmum fresh out of campus- Her pathway to becoming an image consultant and stylish content creator- How consistency, authenticity, and niche content helped her grow- Practical branding tips for content creators and entrepreneursSubscribe for more real-life branding insights with Hannah G and inspiring guests like Catherine Kariuki.

In this episode of Beyond the Brand with Hannah G (Hannah Githuki), we sit down with Julie K for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about identity, growth, and building a brand that aligns with who you are becoming.Julie opens up about the uncomfortable moments of realizing she had outgrown an old version of herself, starting again without clarity or confidence, and learning that real growth often happens long before anyone is watching. She shares powerful lessons on consistency, alignment, and redefining success beyond numbers and external validation.Hosted by Hannah Githuki, Beyond the Brand is a podcast that explores the real stories behind personal brands — the inner work, identity shifts, and moments of courage that shape sustainable growth.🎙️ Host: Hannah G (Hannah Githuki)🎧 Guest: Julie K📺 Show: Beyond the Brand Podcast📍 Focus: Personal Branding • Identity • Growth • AlignmentIf you’re building a personal brand, navigating change, or feeling stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming, this episode will speak directly to you.📺 Subscribe for weekly conversations on personal branding, purpose, entrepreneurship, and creative growth.