Embracing Womanhood- Rachael Kalundi, 25. Nairobi-Kenya | Ep 33.

In which area of life have you been most successful and comfortable to share with the world about? Female-welfare (menstrual hygiene, womanhood and reproductive health)

What inspired you to pursue this journey, and how did you overcome initial challenges? My passion in seeing women excel. When we were starting up during the Covid era, there were many cases of teenage pregnancies due to lack of mentorships and inconveniences such as lack of sanitary towels especially from Kitui county where I come from. We would mobilize resources, organize events and invite young people for mentorship but our main role was to educate the girl child on period health, period shaming and also provide them with sanitary towels to enhance comfort and confidence.

Please share a significant moment or decision that played a significant role in your success? Being brought up by my dad really pushed me to doing this. Growing up, womanhood, menstrual hygiene and reproductive health are some of the many conversations I didn't get to have with my dad and I've always wanted to provide an interactive environment to the girls out there. I believe every girl is entitled to access to information despite their circumstances in life.

How do you navigate work-life balance and maintain your well-being amidst the success? Learning the art of prioritization. Understanding that some things need priority in life and calls for more attention is key. Since work can at times be overwhelming, it's really good to take care of your mental health to ensure smooth running.

What advice would you give to aspiring women on a similar journey or who dream of the same kind of success? Don't give up on yourself. Every person is born gifted differently and it's bound to happen. There will be challenges, arise, dust yourself, pick yourself up, you're equal to the task. Don't let your own brain lie to you, you're good enough!!

In the face of setbacks, how do you stay resilient and continue to thrive in your journey? My belief in God. My center of gravity is anchored on God. My past is testimony enough as He has given me strength and resilience to continue thriving. Also, being brought up by a dad instilled in me a certain feeling of confidence as I watched him do his things and that has kept me going.

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