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In this deeply personal and layered episode, the Busy Being Born duo sits down with Sylvia Karanja, founder of Corner 254 and Media Light Agency, to unpack the courage, clarity, and calling behind her return to Kenya after over a decade in the U.S.
With openness and warmth, Sylvia opens up about her migration journey. From navigating family responsibilities and career restarts abroad, to rediscovering identity and purpose through faith, storytelling, and entrepreneurship. Her decision to move back to Kenya in August 2024 marked not just a physical return, but a spiritual and emotional homecoming.
The conversation goes beyond the complexity of immigrant family dynamics, the weight of being a “firstborn” across continents, and the loneliness that often shadows transition. It also explores how faith and creativity became Sylvia’s anchors, guiding her toward building Corner Networks, a community platform connecting returnees, locals, and dreamers alike through events, storytelling, and shared purpose.
From starting over in unfamiliar systems to founding her own agency, Sylvia’s story reflects resilience, hope, and a deep conviction that purpose unfolds when we dare to come home; in every sense of the word.
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Show notes and links
Listen in to learn:
- What inspires Africans abroad to move back home — and the unseen challenges of reintegration
- How Sylvia transformed loneliness and loss into faith and purpose
- Why building community is central to healing and belonging
- The story behind Corner 254 — and the power of curation in a noisy digital age
- Lessons from starting over, redefining success, and wearing your own crown
- How to navigate identity, family expectations, and faith during major life transitions
Books, Resources & Mentions:
- Corner 254 – corner254.com (event discovery & storytelling for returnees)
- Media Light Agency – medialightagency.com
Action Steps:
- Follow Sylvia’s journey and upcoming Corner Podcast for stories of diaspora returnees
- Engage with Corner 254 on social media for event updates and collaborations
- Share your own return or migration story with the Busy Being Born team
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Connect with us:
Join the conversation and follow the journey —
Instagram & X (Twitter): @busybeingborn_
Visit busybeingborn.africa for more episodes, resources, and guest updates.
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