Kenyan Stories with Daniel Duwa — Shamim: The Hands That Dream in ColorShe designs systems and paints poetry on skin in brilliant Henna art.An engineer. An artist. A woman who refuses to live in one dimension. In this episode, Daniel takes a walk with Shamim, the visionary behind enchanting henna creations that have graced weddings, cultural ceremonies, and bold personal expressions. Her journey is a testament to what happens when precision meets imagination — where mathematics transforms into flowing vines, and ambition becomes wearable art.Shamim opens up about the craft that shaped her confidence, the discipline that engineering demanded, and the joy of seeing people light up when her designs settle into their skin. Along the way, we discover a story of movement — a Kenyan woman stepping boldly into every space that calls her, refusing to choose between brilliance and beauty.This is the story of hands that don’t just decorate — they define.A life drawn line by line, with intention.ART | CONTENT | COACHINGI’m Daniel Duwa, producer of Kenyan Stories. Over the years, these stories have appeared across different media and formats — now they all live here. Subscribe to this feed to be notified when new episodes drop, and join a growing community that celebrates the brilliance, grit, and grace of Kenyan storytellers.Please like, comment, and share these stories with your family, friends, and colleagues — near and far. If you know someone whose story deserves to be heard, feel free to recommend them as a future guest.Support & Growth - Support Kenyan Stories here: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3woXs5A⁠⁠⁠And if you’re looking to sharpen your leadership edge, consider signing up for a Business Leadership Growth Session with me — designed to scale businesses and bring clarity to leaders navigating uncertain times.All our shows — Kenyan Stories by Daniel Duwa, Conversations with Daniel Duwa, and 5 Next Steps by Daniel Duwa — are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, or wherever you find stories that matter.#KenyanStories #DanielDuwa #artist #KenyanCreatives #NairobiArts #CreativeKenya #KenyanTalent #CulturalMemory #StorytellingKE #KenyanPodcast #AfricanCreatives

Kenyan Stories with Daniel Duwa — Shamim - The Hands That Dream in Color

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