How I earned two masters degrees from Oxford by 25 years! - Ep2 Ft Ruth

[@dr.gladysngetich]

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[@ErickOpindi]

The flashback in regards to 6:07 listening to the radio, reading books and storytelling while young, well I can relate with that, growing up😊. From community work, to humanitarian aid, to the detours and mountaineering, well that's a curious mind.😅 Key lessons am taking home in regards to pursuing your interests: Starting early, doing adequate research and having the conversations with mentors and networks. I connect this with the advice from Dr. Gladys, during a talk session last Thursday: Company, Curiosity and Co-creating. Thank you Dr. Gladys Ng'etich for the episode. It is enriching.

[@dr.gladysngetich]

Hey @ErickOpindi, great recap! And thanks for sharing key take aways from this episode🤗 Thanks for tuning in❤❤

[@dr.gladysngetich]

Congrats, @ErickOpindi! 🥳🥳❤ You are our GN Inspire Ep2 winner. I will reach out to connect you with Ruth for the 2hr grad school consultation🤗

[@sheilanyabuto3714]

Super proud of you ladies! Ruthie our queen of Katwe...man we shed tears being amongst the 30 pips who escorted you to the airport.😂 ...This village proud of you. Keep pushing my Sister! You are destined for greatness ❤. Thank you Gladys for this beautiful piece!

[@dr.gladysngetich]

Hey @sheilanyabuto3714, hahaha, kugbe you are one of the 30 people who Ruth had in mind every time she was writing her essays😂😂😂😂😂 But I know you have also supported her lots, so thank you🤗🤗❤

[@HellenMotuka]

Teachers kids always shines in academic. Ruth you nailed it I taught with your mom. She loved reading novels to her self and to her students. We used to encourage each other on how we desired seeing our kids excel in academic. I will testify as one of your teachers, I saw the Pontiac of excellence in you Ruth when you were in grade 4 and 5 when I would see you taking position 1. I observed you reading a story book. You mom and I would go to bookshops to search for books for our kids, your mom would take an hour plus reading a novel. Your mom loved reading! I am so proud of you Ruth. Inspire others. This is a true story of Ruth ❤❤❤

[@dr.gladysngetich]

@user-ic5xq9cq3o, thanks a lot for sharing this! And interesting to know that Ruth's star has been shining all the way from primary school! Thanks for supporting her in her journey🤗🤗❤

[@atekabonifacemomanyi8246]

Such an inspiring story from a humble and down to earth lady.Kudos inlaw Ruth!

[@dr.gladysngetich]

Yes, super inspirational.

[@DrONJY]

Gladys thanks for bringing this inspiring story. Ruth’s story truly depicts the power of taking a first step and it potentially leading to other possibilities.

[@dr.gladysngetich]

No worries, @drONJY! Yes, I learnt the concept of synchronicity from her and my life has never been the same😀

[@TymonLengulisiai]

Am the next Rhodes Scholarship winner 🙏

[@dr.gladysngetich]

@TymonLengulisiai amen to that❤️👌🏾

[@Kiruibriann]

Synchronicity! Wow! I am challenged to take that first step and hopefully others things will fall in line. I have no doubt they always do.

[@dr.gladysngetich]

Glad you like it🤗 And the concept of synchronicity is magical!

[@mcremmykipsolitcomedy3270]

Waiting

[@dr.gladysngetich]

thanks for camping here, hope you liked the episode🤗

[@Jackyngetich]

Looove this! Thanks Gladys for bringing these stories

[@dr.gladysngetich]

Glad you like it🤗

[@ShakiraQwabe]

Oh my goodness, I love your guest. She is bringing to light something we rarely speak about as high achieving women in academia, the mental toll it takes to do what we are doing and how it can sometimes break us. Kudos to her for her honesty

[@dr.gladysngetich]

Yeees exactly! We rarely openly share these challenges in academia. Ruth did a marvellous job bringing out both the exciting stuff about grad school but also the challenging ones...Glad you loved this episode🤗 And thanks a lot for taking the time to leave a thoughtful comment❤

[@ShakiraQwabe]

@@dr.gladysngetich Please actually consider doing an episode that focuses on the struggles of being black, female and going through it (trauma, grief, mental health issues) whilst in academia and also carrying the hopes of many and our own fears of failure, it's far from easy... This channel is everything I have been hoping and wishing for. A channel focused on being black, African (born and bred), female and in academia. Essentially a unicorn lol... It's a painful and lonely journey... I truly appreciate what you have done for all of us camera shy unicorns of Africa

[@ShakiraQwabe]

Oh, can I also have your email address? Yes I am brave like that lol.... I have a whole bunch of female academics from my side of the woods that I believe qualify as African unicorns and it would be amazing to hear their stories, so other unicorns know that they are not alone, there is a lot of us out there and we need to share our stories for other unicorns and help each other succeed, because so much is going against us. Love you and your channel,

[@dr.gladysngetich]

@@ShakiraQwabe Gosh! Looove your comment. I truly appreciate that you are taking the time to leave these thoughtful review/feedback❤❤🙏🏼 And yes! So much stress and loneliness as a black woman (or generally a minority) in school, at your job etc. Definitely not easy carrying and representing our tribe wherever we go and in whatever we do. You have so much insights, maybe I should bring you on one of the episodes😊 PS: I think you'll love the episode coming up next week, of a young Asst. Prof in the US, she was born and raised in Kenya and she touches on some of the challenges she has faced as a black woman in academia, stay tuned!🤗🤗

[@dr.gladysngetich]

@@ShakiraQwabe Yeees, absolutely! Will love to chat with them so that they share their stories for the sake of those coming after us. And I appreciate that you are so proactive in this journey❤❤❤ Kindly DM on my TikTok/IG @dr.gladysngetich so I can privately share the email?🤗

[@Geoffreynyachae]

very encouraging

[@dr.gladysngetich]

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[@leonardkirui3795]

VERY INSPIRING, THANK YOU FOR SHARING

[@dr.gladysngetich]

Glad you like it🤗

[@judysuccess5573]

Inspiring! Thanks for sharing your story Ruth!

[@dr.gladysngetich]

Glad you like it🤗

[@mercyngetich9985]

Feeling super inspired ❤❤

[@dr.gladysngetich]

Glad you like it🤗

[@Never-seen-a-dollar]

Nah I'm 25 and just got my BSc .... Anyways I'm sure this video is not for African residents!!!

[@dr.gladysngetich]

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[@ronin7358]

promo sm 😅

[@Zaytuna_Muasya5]

Hello Gladies I have seen your post on LinkedIn. And that was inspiring. What are the guidelines to join your podcast Can you send me your email please

[@dr.gladysngetich]

Zaytuna, you can kindly DM me on my Tiktok? @dr.gladysngetich. And I appreciate your kind compliments🤗

[@Zaytuna_Muasya5]

@@dr.gladysngetich Thank you