My Basic Life Podcast

This podcast shares my personal stories and experiences, running a small businesses in Nairobi, Kenya. I have been self employed from June 2014 to date. What to expect from this podcast: I Interview fellow Kenyan small businesses owners in various lines of work in a series called "Meet A_" I have collaborated with a lawyer and an accountant to share the financial and legal side of running a small business and I recently started a reading series where I read & discuss business books. For any inquiries, collabs & sponsorship email: mybasiclifepodcast@gmail.com

A review of chapter 3 of 'The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel'

This week, we are reading a book and I pick up from where Linda and I left off last year. I do a solo review of review chapter 3 of the book the psychology of money by Morgan Housel. I should mention that I do this review slightly different from my previous reviews and I hope you enjoy it. Kindly remember to interact by leaving a comment, rating my podcast ⭐⭐⭐⭐ or following me on social media. Instagram & TikTok: @mbl_podcast, Facebook & LinkedIn: My Basic Life Podcast. The music from this podcast is from: www.pixabay.com

04-08
14:53

Sharing your experiences with overdue payments

In today's episode, I read personal stories from fellow entrepreneurs and their experiences with delayed payments. If you would like to share your story you can, by leaving a comment on the community section (just below this episode) on Anchor or the Q&A section on Spotify. You can also send me a DM on Instagram @mbl_podcast or email me: mybasiclifepodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and remember to follow me on Instagram & TikTok (@mbl_podcast) & LinkedIn & Facebook (My Basic Life Podcast.) Enjoy the episode 😁

03-31
14:19

Broke Entrepreneurship: Understanding the net 30 payment terms

Recent payment delays has got me rethinking my payment terms, I am writing this a broke frustrated entrepreneur working in Nairobi. I was introduced to net 30/45 payment terms when I started working with corporate organisations, but I am just realising that this form of payment does not work for my business. The question I will answering in this episode are: 1. What is Net 30? 2. What is a trade credit? 3. Is your business qualified to use the Net 30 terms? 4. The advantages and disadvantages of Net 30 terms. I hope by sharing my personal experiences as a small business owner, you can learn and we can have a discussion about payments & payment terms. You can support my podcast by 1. Rating my podcast 🌟🌟🌟🌟 2. Following my social media pages Instagram: @mnl_podcast LinkedIn: My Basic Life Podcast TikTok: @mbl_podcast Music by: Wataboi from Pixabay, Quality Online Media from Pixabay. #smallbusinesslife #paymenow #2021review #kenyansmallbusiness #womeninbusinesskenya #kenyan #smallbusinesscontent #paymentprocesses #mybasiclifepodcast #kenyanpodcast #kenyanpodcaster #spotifykenya

03-14
34:18

How I learnt to fight for myself ft. Client X

In today's episode, I review my 2021 and I do this by answering four questions from the (advice.theshineapp.com) website. I look forward to your feedback and interacting in the community section. Enjoy the episode! Music: Wataboi from Pixabay, Quality Online Media from Pixabay. #smallbusinesslife #paymenow #2021review #kenyansmallbusiness #womeninbusinesskenya #kenyan #smallbusinesscontent #paymentprocesses #mybasiclifepodcast #kenyanpodcast #kenyanpodcaster #spotifykenya

02-14
28:18

Monthly review: November

I recently started to review my months as a way of; tracking progress, practicing gratitude and it is also a good way to look back at how you handled yourself or overcame challenges. The questions I answered for this episode are from this website: https://advice.theshineapp.com/articles/use-these-4-questions-for-your-end-of-month-reflection/

12-06
29:05

Luck & Risk- Our 2cents. A review of the book "The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel."

In this episode, Linda and I discuss what we have learnt from chapter 2 of the book "The Psychology of Money." Join our discussions here or on our social media pages ie. Instagram @mbl_podcast , LinkedIn at (My Basic Life Podcast), YouTube (My Basic Life Podcast.) Enjoy the episode & if you see this interact with us.

11-25
22:48

Luck & risk are siblings. A review of the book "The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel"

In today's episode, Linda and I read Chapter 3, that talks about luck and risk. If this is your first episode, I would you advise that you start listening from the episode titled "The Hakuna Pesa mentality." that is where we begin the discussion of this book. Kindly follow, like & share this episode, you can also show support by following my social media pages: Instagram (@mbl_podcast) LinkedIn (My Basic Life Podcast) & YouTube (My Basic Life Podcast.) Enjoy the episode🤟

11-12
50:18

We are all winging it! A review of the book "The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel."

My best friend (Linda) and I are currently reading and discussing the book the "Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel."To be able to flow with our reading, start with the first episodes in the following order; 1. Hakuna Pesa mentality🧠 episode, 2.Wealth💰or Riches💵 episode and 3. Asiyefunzwa na Mamaye... a Swahili proverb episode. Follow me on my social media pages: Instagram (@mbl_podcast), LinkedIn (My Basic Life Podcast), YouTube (My Basic Life Podcast) #bookreview #bookreading #nairobikenya #thepsychologyofmoney #morganhousel #kenyanpodcast #kenyanpodcaster #kenyancontent

11-04
27:09

Monthly Review- work & life in October🎃

A few more days and we are in November!! I am honestly looking forward😁 to the Christmas season🎄. If you would like to look through the monthly questions & review your month, here is the link to the website: https://alyssascreativelifestyle.com/monthly-reflection/ You can support me by following my social media pages: Instagram @mbl_podcast, LinkedIn (My Basic Life Podcast), YouTube (My Basic Life Podcast.) Enjoy the episode!Music by: Wataboi from Pixabay, Quality Online Media from Pixabay #kenyanpodcast #kenyanpodcaster #nairobikenya #monthlyreview #mybasiclifepodcast #kenyancontent

10-28
26:53

"Asiyefunzwa na mamaye.. A Swahili proverb." A review of "The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel."

Join Linda and I every Thursday, as we read and discuss the book "The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel." Don't miss out on great conversation and laughter 😂. Our social media pages: Instagram @mbl_podcast, LinkedIn- My Basic Life Podcast, YouTube- My Basic Life Podcast. Music: Pixabay, Quality Online Media from Pixabay. #bookreview #bookreading #nairobikenya #thepsychologyofmoney #morganhousel #kenyanpodcast #kenyanpodcaster #kenyancontent

10-21
27:51

Wealth💰or Riches💵? A review of the book "The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel."

In this episode, Linda and I officially start reading the book, "The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel." You will also here me struggling to say the work "overwhelmingly" 😂🤣😂 and Linda laughing at me. Follow me on my social media handles: Instagram @mbl_podcast, LinkedIn- My Basic Life Podcast, YouTube- My Basic Life Podcast (but I only post Short videos) Music: Wataboi from Pixabay, Quality Online Media from Pixabay. #bookreview #bookreading #nairobikenya #thepsychologyofmoney #morganhousel #kenyanpodcast #kenyanpodcaster #kenyancontent

10-13
24:09

The 'Hakuna Pesa' Mentality🧠. A book review of "The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel"

I really enjoyed recording this episode with Linda a very close friend of mine, we have known each other since campus ie 10years + of friendship 🤝. Linda and I will be reading & discussing the book "The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel" feel free to join us, leave a comment, tell us about your experiences with money & what you thought about the episode. If you want to get yourself a soft copy of the book check out: ebookerlibrary254 on Instagram. Follow our Instagram page: @mbl_podcast, LinkedIn: MY BASIC LIFE PODCAST, YouTube: My Basic Life Podcast. Music: Wataboi from Pixabay, Quality Online Media from Pixabay. #bookreview #bookreading #nairobikenya #thepsychologyofmoney #morganhousel #kenyanpodcast #kenyanpodcaster #kenyancontent

10-06
27:48

Monthly Review: work & life in September

This is a new segment on the podcast, where I review my month (work & life). Hopefully, this will give you a little insight into who I am, if you want to try the questions for yourself, here is the link to the website: https://alyssascreativelifestyle.com/monthly-reflection/ #monthlyreview #kenyancontent #mybasiclifepodcast #kenyancontentcreator

09-23
29:21

Purple Cow🐄: EXAMPLES OF REMARKABLE👍 & NOT SO REMARKABLE😬 BUSINESSES (PT.2).

Every Monday, I do a Live on Instagram and record my book reading episodes for the podcast. The book I am currently reading is Purple Cow by Seth Godin. Find us on Instagram page: @mbl_podcast and LinkedIn page: MY BASIC LIFE PODCAST, YouTube: My Basic Life Podcast #purplecow #sethgodin #bookreview #bookreading #nairobikenya #businessbooks #businessbook

09-09
29:17

Purple Cow🐄: EXAMPLES OF REMARKABLE👍 & NOT SO REMARKABLE😬 BUSINESSES

Every Monday, I do a Live on Instagram and record my book reading episodes for the podcast. The book I am currently reading is Purple Cow by Seth Godin. Find us on Instagram page: @mbl_podcast and LinkedIn page: MY BASIC LIFE PODCAST, YouTube: My Basic Life Podcast. #purplecow #sethgodin #bookreview #bookreading #nairobikenya #businessbooks #businessbook

08-30
29:16

CUSTOMER RIGHTS IN FINTECH. A Kenyan🇰🇪 perspective

What is Fintech? Fintech is a combination of two words "finance" & "technology" and Fintech refers to any business that uses technology to enhance or automate financial services. Ben is an advocate at Otieno & Amisi Advocates and he takes me through Fintech & what you need to know as a customer. If you want to work with Otieno & Amisi Advocates here are their contacts; Otieno &Amisi, Nairobi Office: 3rd floor, Studio House, Argwings Kodhek rd. Kisumu office: Guilders Plaza, Ground Floor, Orders street Contact: 0710-333111, 0710-333223 #fintech #kenyafintech #kenyanfintech #nairobikenya #customerrights #nairobikenya

08-19
28:17

Purple Cow🐄: SO POPULAR, NO ONE GOES THERE ANYMORE👀

Every Monday, I do a Live on Instagram and record my book reading episodes for the podcast. The book I am currently reading is Purple Cow by Seth Godin. Find us on Instagram page: @mbl_podcast and LinkedIn page: My Basic Life Podcast. #purplecow #sethgodin #bookreview #bookreading #nairobikenya #businessbooks #businessbook

08-13
29:10

INCOME TAX IN KENYA🇰🇪: THE BASICS

An introduction to Income Tax in Kenya. If you have any questions feel free to leave it here or on our Instagram in page (@mbl_podcast) If you need an accountant, feel free to contact Innocent on: tugtesh@gmail.com #incometax #taxinkenya #nairobikenya #taxesinkenya #kenyanpodcast #kenyanpodcaster

08-05
17:35

MEET A FREELANCER ARTIST/ ILLUSTRATOR/ UI/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER: A conversation with Husna Nyathira

Husna Nyathira is an artist based in Nairobi and she came 3rd in the ArtCaffe take away cup competition. ArtCaffe is a coffee house based in Nairobi, Kenya. If you want to see her work check out @_nyathira_ on Instagram or email her on: nyathira.rtstudio@gmail.com #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesscontent #smallbusinesskenya #nairobikenya #kenyanartist

07-29
29:59

KENYAN TAX: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS

It's is sad that we are not taught about taxes in high school or university, as a compulsory subject. I have made many tax related mistakes and I only learnt in 2019 how to file my personal returns. Working for myself has also allowed me to learn about; VAT, Filing returns & Annual returns. On this episode, I sat with Innocent my accountant and we went through the basics of Kenyan tax. If you have any questions, feel free to follow my Instagram page (@mbl_podcast) If you would like to work with Innocent email him on : tugtesh@gmail.com #kenyanpodcast #kenyanpodcaster #kenyantax #kenyantaxes #taxinkenya #taxesinkenya #nairobikenya #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesscontent

07-22
27:13

Husna Ismail

I'm struggling with consistency and this is really good to hear you are pushing yourself. Never giving up 🙌🏾

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