A Few Things

On this episode, I share my journey of trying to figure out a creative career. There are a lot of starts and stops with some lulls in between. A journey that started at 10 years old has been a steep learning curve that has led me back to the beginning, the basic joy of creating. By listening to this episode, you will learn a few things on what might be feeding the non-starter pattern and tips I am using to stay true to the craft.   Where to find me: I produced a podcast telling the stories of international female graduate students in the U.S. Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4 My personal website with my information - https://medrinenyambura.com/ Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/  Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura 

Adult swimming classes is the most adulting I have done so far yet one of the most rewarding things I have done. If you are thinking of taking swimming classes, here is one inspiration for you!  Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4 My personal website with my information - https://medrinenyambura.com/ My blog where I write stories of international students - https://medrinenyambura.com/blog/ A peek into my brain - https://substack.com/@therecoveringcreative? Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/  Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura 

I was 8 months into my immigration journey when the pandemic hit. That was followed by the 2020 election and what felt like chaos for a couple of years. Barely made it out with my head straight but I have a few tips on how we can (maybe) survive this time around. Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4 My personal website with my information - https://medrinenyambura.com/ My blog where I write stories of international students - https://medrinenyambura.com/blog/ A peek into my brain - https://substack.com/@therecoveringcreative? Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/  Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura 

Being a creative while trying not to be a starving artist has led to some interesting detours. How does one create when they are no longer worrying about the basics? Do I have a story if it is not a cry for help? I am on a journey to find out and I am taking you with me.  Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4 My personal website with my information - https://medrinenyambura.com/ My blog where I write stories of international students - https://medrinenyambura.com/blog/ A peek into my brain - https://substack.com/@therecoveringcreative? Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/  Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura 

The last time I published an episode was June 12, 2024. Since then I have published a research podcast telling the story of female international graduate students, turned 33 and got married. So much life in so little time!  Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4 My personal website with my information - https://medrinenyambura.com/ My blog where I write stories of international students - https://medrinenyambura.com/blog/ A peek into my brain - https://substack.com/@therecoveringcreative? Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/  Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura     

It's been one year since I became a professor. It's my first big girl job! Did I topple and fall off the chair during class?  My thoughts on the academia Exodus

On this episode, we recap my chat with Tresselle from the previous episode. My thoughts on moving abroad and whether it's worth it. My review on the Bob Marley movie.

In this episode you get to eavesdrop a conversation between me and my younger cousin-sister as she walks us through the journey of living in 3 countries and learning how to navigate those cultures. Through the lens of her lived experience, we will learn about colorism and her view of being a black girl in tech.  Follow me on Instagram - @medrinenyambura Follow the podcast on Instagram - @afewthingspodcast

Picking up on our previous episode, how do you stay faithful a job you don't like or feel like you are not graced for? I share life experiences and resources that have helped me navigate jobs that were really hard.  References  He Saw That It Was Good: Reimagining Your Creative Life to Repair A Broken World. Plastic Symphony   Follow me on Instagram - @medrinenyambura Follow the podcast on Instagram - @afewthingspodcast

One of the lessons we all learn at some point is that trusting God is getting comfortable with uncertainity. Alyssa McCutchan, Next Step's director at Jubilee Church (STL location), walks us through her journey of being okay with not knowing. Follow her on IG: @AlyssaMcCutchan For feedback on the podcast reach out to us on: @afewthingspodcast Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening to this episode.  If you are an international student and would like to submit your graduate school experience for collection you could: Email: writingdecoded@gmail.com DM on instagram: @afewthingspodcast OR @medrinenyambura 

There's a joke, if you don't know what to do in life, go to graduate school. Before you do, listen to someone who did 10 years of higher education including graduate school. Dr. Charnell Peters is a joy to listen to and work with. Enjoy this episode!   Follow us on Instagram Medrine Nyambura - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ A Few Things Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/afewthingspodcast/

On this episode, I offer some reflection on the Koki Oyuke episode plus a few more things for your listening pleasure! Instagram  Medrine Nyambura - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ A Few Things Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/afewthingspodcast/

Koki Oyuke Episode Koki Oyuke is a brilliant mind, beautiful woman with the kindest soul. She is the owner of Kizuri Books, a publishing company where she has worked with writers across Africa. Her debut book ‘Chosen Not Cheated’, explores the vulnerability of longing for things that we desperately think will make our lives better. So how do we keep trusting a good God father when he will not give us that which we perceive as good thing?   To support Koki’s literary work, you can buy her books on Amazon: Chosen Not Cheated - https://shorturl.at/tIL07 A Piece of the Sky (Children’s Book) - https://shorturl.at/ahjP6 Safe to Grieve - https://shorturl.at/bjEP0   Instagram  Kizuri Books - https://www.instagram.com/kizuribooks/ Koki Oyuke - https://www.instagram.com/koki.oyuke/ Medrine Nyambura - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ A Few Things Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/afewthingspodcast/  

A story on losing and finding faith.  Some of us have a clean cut coming to Jesus story and others (like me) are more like wanderers who found their way home. May you be encouraged by God's wondrous love.  You can find this podcast on Instragram:  AFewThingsPodcast - https://www.instagram.com/afewthingspodcast/ Medrine Nyambura - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/  

Welcome to A Few Things! A Few Things is a podcast produced and hosted by me, Medrine Nyambura. I am an educator and storyteller.  I have really good conversations with people around me and this podcast is me inviting you to some of the awesome people I have had the pleasure of interacting with. We will talk about creativity, doing life with christ and learning a few things here and there. I'm glad you are here.  For any questions, comments or feedback, we are on Instagram on the handles below: AFewThingsPodcast - https://www.instagram.com/afewthingspodcast/ Medrine Nyambura - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ AFewThingsPodcast - https://www.instagram.com/afewthingspodcast/ Medrine Nyambura - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/