A Construction Manager's Toolbox

SN 04 EP 08 with Wandia Muraguri a Sculptor, furniture-maker and Fundi. She runs a workshop, documenting her process on social media as she designs, builds furniture and also does constuction DIY at her apartment. She is hooked to entrepreneurship, and no matter how many times she's failed before she keeps coming back to explore how her artistic skills can be translated into a business in the construction industry. Enjoy her bubbly spirit, Happy Listening! GUEST INFO: Follow Wandia Muraguri Instagram: https://instagram.com/wandia_muraguri?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng== Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wandia_muraguri?_t=8hZTR1ceVoj&_r=1 OUR SOCIALS: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/cafeconstructpodcast?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== WEBSITE:  https://cafeconstruct.wixsite.com/cafeconstruct

SN 04 EP 07 with RealEstate Agent and Property Manager Ruth Kikenyi. Ruth, our episode guest got into the Real Estate profession and a decade later has been exposed to the good and challenging and is still in love with her job through it all. She talks to us about her career growth and progression from newbie to seasoned practitioner. How can you carve your place in the market as well? Take inspiration from her career story. Happy Listening. ________ GUEST INFO: Connect with Ruth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-kikenyi-82380254?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ________ SHOW NOTES: ________ OUR SOCIALS INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/cafeconstructpodcast?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== WEBSITE:  https://cafeconstruct.wixsite.com/cafeconstruct ________ Have a Cup on Us!

SN 04 EP 06 with Ace Oreal, Chief Creative Director of Lehem Interiors. Are you an engineer because your parent thought it was a more reputable profession? Or an urban planner because it was chosen for you by University admissions? Many of us are pursuing certain careers because of reasons other than passion. Well, our episode guest Ace Oreal, is here to challenge us to follow our passion - his main success tip is that you should always work for passion as that is what will drive you to always show up and give your level best. Tune in to discover the others tips you need to succeed in interior design, the construction industry, and even beyond. Happy Listening.

SN 04 EP 05 with Judy Wambui a Construction Manager and founder of Build with Judy Choosing to close down a business is one of the most difficult decisions to make! In this refreshingly honest episode, Judy talks to us about her season in entrepreneurship - running a construction equipment rental business.  The conversation delves into her journey to starting it; running it and why she chose to close up shop. She also shares how she is handling the aftermath of the closure as she continues to write her career story.  Happy Listening.   [P.S. We're rooting for you Judy] ______________ GUEST INFO: Follow Judy on INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/buildwithjudy?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== _________________ Follow Cafe Construct Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cafeconstruct?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

SN 04 EP 04 with James Odongo a trained urban planner and the Chief Administrative Officer at KEPRO (Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organisation) He left master planning behind to focus on advocacy and research with the objective of working towards a sustainable future for Kenya. He is currently the CEO of KEPRO, whose purpose is to accelerate the growth of Kenya's recycling ecosystem, leading to a circular economy that will protect our natural environment and create jobs for our future generations. Join us as we talk about his experience with master planning and why he chose to specifically focus on research.

SN 04 EP 03 with Yassin Hussein a Construction Manager who has been practising in the construction industry for 16 years! Need I say more? And to add some flavour, he successfully turned his car passion into a reliable revenue stream. Now he is 'balancing' full-time work as a PM/QS and running a car clinic. So you know he has a lot of good tips to share on: changes in the industry over the last 15+ years, how to survive shocks, navigating supply vs demand, how to 'balance' career and passion, etc. Happy Listening!

SN 04 EP 02 with Nyambura Maina an Urban Planner and Environmental Consultant. She gives tips and advice on entrepreneurship in the construction industry, based on her, almost a decade of, experience.

SN 04 EP 01 with Architect Andrew Muriga, Director at BEAM Design Studio. Get the ins and outs of running an architectural business and what you need to know before diving into self employment.

SN 04 EP 00 with Brenda Amondi, Nyambura Kariuki, Whitney Atieno and Kerubo Karanja - THE CAFE CONSTRUCT TEAM. We let you in on where we have been and what this new seasons holds. Tune in. ______ Follow us on INSTAGRAM

SN 03 FINALE: We blinked and the end of Season 03 is here!!! We thought it would be great to wrap it up with a small catch up amongst the Café Construct team with our gratitude for our guests and listeners in our journey so far. Thank you for being a CaCo listener. We shall be back with Season 04 in 2023, InshAllah...till then Have a Cup on Us! ________ GUEST INFO: ________ SHOW NOTES: ________ OUR SOCIALS Check out our WEBSITE. Join the CaCo FACEBOOK community: Follow our INSTAGRAM . Read our TWEETS. ________ Have a Cup on Us.