ShiShi Naturals

GIVE TO GAIN
🌿 A powerful moment from our International Women’s Day event on Sunday!

We had the honor of hosting Kilimani Wellness Gallery and their presentation on AI and health was truly eye-opening. Imagine technology that can help identify everyday health concerns, chronic conditions, and even highlight potential risks before symptoms appear.

I was so intrigued that I immediately booked my own appointment. What’s reassuring is that qualified medical doctors are on site to guide you and explain your results.
It’s exciting to see medical professionals combining modern technology with natural, holistic approaches to wellness.

✨ The best part? They are currently offering a special discount.

If you’ve been thinking about taking a more proactive step toward your health, this is a great opportunity. Book your appointment and take advantage of the offer while it lasts!

Man of the hour
CK in the house

......"That day I had decided to try a new route." He got back before her. She called to say she was lost and sent him a pin. He asked if she wanted him to come fetch her. She said she'd call when she found the main road. The next call was from her son. Papa is on the floor. She went to the video immediately. He was lying on his belly. "I could hear him groan." A neighbour was called, and he was rushed to hospital. "When I got there, he was dead. He was just lying there, like he was sleeping." He was the fittest person she knew. Healthy as a horse. She was devastated.

"I knew I was in trouble that evening, on the phone with his cousin. He asked me, could it be something he ate? I told him he had been holding an avocado. Then a pastor friend of the family got on the line. 'Do you think the avocado was poisoned?' That's when I knew. If someone is already thinking the avocado was poisoned, trouble is coming." She pauses. "By the next day, trouble had arrived."

Grief, it turns out, does not pause the administrative requirements of death. There were forms. Queues to stand in. The world does not lower its voice just because yours has gone quiet. Nothing happens in government facilities over the weekend. She went back on Monday, was told an autopsy was required, paid, was put on a waiting list, and was assigned for Wednesday. Between his death on Saturday and the autopsy on Wednesday, not one of his relatives had shown up. “Five days. Nobody.”

Read the rest of the story here - https://bikozulu.co.ke/2026/02/24/a-long-road/

💛 Let’s pause for a moment and give gratitude.
Because while you were navigating stress…
While you sought comfort in food, sugary drinks, or alcohol…
While you slept too little—or too much…
While energy to take that shower or go for that walk felt impossible…
While you reached for quick fixes instead of addressing the root cause of that headache…
Your body held space for you.

Those layers of fat weren’t your enemy, they were your body’s way of protecting you, a reflection of its intelligence, doing its best under the circumstances.
As you take steps to reduce excess fat, inflammation, or stress, be gentle with yourself. Your body is working for you, even when it feels like it’s working against you.

Looking back at this photo, I hardly recognize that version of me,but I am so grateful. Grateful for the journey, and for learning to love myself back to me. 💛

Our story starts in 2014 when my first born was a toddler.
Shishi turned a personal health challenge into a sustainability-driven beauty brand rooted in ethical sourcing and community empowerment.

Her journey began in her kitchen while searching for a natural solution for her son’s eczema after growing frustrated with prescription steroid creams. Using nut oils sustainably sourced from Ugandan farmers, she hand-blended her first formulations and within weeks saw remarkable improvement.

Unemployed at the time, she began recycling jars to package her products, embedding circular practices into the brand from the start. What began as a homemade remedy soon evolved into a registered business supplying clean, plant-based skincare and hair oils.

Today, she partners directly with African growers, supports smallholder farmers, formulates and consults for emerging beauty brands, and mentors women entrepreneurs. Through Shishi Naturals, she champions green beauty that prioritizes holistic wellness, ethical supply chains, and collaborative growth.

My Weekly Fruit Ritual 🍎🍊🍍

One of the rhythms that grounds me each week is fruit shopping. There’s something deeply satisfying about filling a basket with colour, freshness, and life. Every fruit feels like a small blessing from the earth—a reminder that wellness doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be as simple as reaching for something sweet and natural. 🌱✨

In our home, fruit is more than just a “snack.” It’s every meal. Some days, orange becomes the appetizer that wakes up our taste buds. Other days, apple takes centre stage as the main event. And often, avocado or bananas close the day with a sweet, refreshing finish. I give the kids the joy of choosing which fruit belongs where, and it’s always amazing to see how creative and playful they get. 🍉🍌🥭

This little ritual has become more than a weekly habit—it’s a practice of mindfulness and nourishment. It reminds me that what we eat has the power to heal, energize, and even bring us closer as a family. Food isn’t just fuel; it’s memory, joy, and connection.

So here’s to a week filled with fresh choices, vibrant colours, and the gentle sweetness that nature offers us. May your body feel nourished, your mind feel clear, and your spirit feel refreshed—just like a bowl of ripe fruit on a sunny morning. 💛

When Healing Meets Courage: My Journey to Authorship

🌿✨ The journey inward is often mirrored by the one outward. And somewhere along the road—between healing, homeschooling, and holding space for others—I found myself becoming. Becoming braver. Becoming softer. Becoming a Published Author. 📖💫

DO IT AFRAID is more than a book. It’s a collective testimony. A sacred offering from women who chose to rise—even when fear whispered loudest. When I submitted my abstract, I didn’t know what would unfold. But the pages now carry my truth—and the truths of women who dared to bloom in uncertainty.

💫 I invite you to our Book Launch Celebration:
🗓 30th August
📍 Trademark Hotel, Village Market – Nairobi, Kenya

🔗 Register to attend: https://forms.gle/YgnEHPx9iLhCF6uE7
📲 RSVP via WhatsApp: +254 712 271 652

📘 Pre-order your copy (Kenya):
https://bookstore.zionpearlpublishers.com/product/do-it-afraid/

🌍 Amazon (for international orders):
https://a.co/d/cxwrY5Q

This book is for the woman reclaiming her voice.
For the one starting over.
For the ones who know that healing and fear can coexist—and that courage is simply the decision to show up anyway.

Here’s to doing it afraid, and doing it whole. 🌸