Waira Mungai
&waira
Public identity
Background & Origin
McPherson
Personality & Traits
I am an ID on the working genius test or DI, Open and exploratory weekends, Culturally curious, Vibe-first, Mix of structure and flexibility, Determined and resilient
Fitness & Exercise
125-pound weight loss, Regular exercise, Fitness, Lost 32 kg after tearing pants, 125 pound weight loss, Heavy exercise regime during weight loss
Learning & Education
McPherson High School, University of Kansas, University of Kansas, University of Kansas
Skills & Expertise
Songwriter, Iterative prototyping and fabric sourcing
Creativity & Expression
Curator/producer instinct, Music shapes a room, Vibe collision moments, Early creative roughness with strong ideas, Creative versatility, Bridge between social content and artistry, Creativity, Inventor
Pets
Dogs
Food & Drink Preferences
Middle Eastern food, Italian food, Chicken wings, Barbecue, Food before nights out, Cocktails, Meat and veggie options, Mexican food, Low-carb, Accessible food choices by location, Low-carb meals, Low-carb with meat and veggies, Indian, Peruvian, Italian, Mexican, Coffee, Wide range of cuisines, Shareable meals, Exploring cuisines, Middle Eastern, Spanish, Double portions of fried chicken, steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, Mexican food, Mexican food
Career & Job
A&R-style music discovery, Lower cost of building software, Expand who gets to create software, Producer, Technology, Entrepreneur, & (and.com), Director of Growth at The & Company, Leap.it, Lume Lifestyle, Launched Kickstarter for Lume leggings, Personal training, Speaking on joy as infrastructure, Kansas City startup ecosystem, The & Company, Privacy-respecting identity layer for the web, WaterEquity, Entrepreneurship in athletic apparel, Former personal trainer
Side Projects & Hustles
Tools that turn ideas into products faster, Crypto, Building systems that empower people and amplify culture, Smart leggings with touch-responsive pockets, WairaFit, WairaFit fitness inspiration
Music
Live music, Internet-native and current music, Music concept, Music experiences, 80s textures, Genre-blended music (R&B, hip hop, pop, electronic), Emotionally expressive club music, Social and nightlife energy, Electronic music, Indie R&B, Alt-R&B, Music potential, Genre collisions, Emerging sounds, Music curator, Chill house, Melodic house, Producer-led music, Artist-producers with strong production identity, Early release music, Discovering new artists, Performance-led, Emotionally expressive music, FORDO, Original song, Music culture, Catchy music, Original songs, Rising artists, Flowdan, EDM, Pop, Hip hop, Gentle-melody songs, Heartbreak and relationship themes, Acoustic songs, Vulnerable, emotionally reflective music, SAINT KID, In Color, honestav, Live or performance-focused versions of songs, Curated labels, New releases, Layered soundscapes, Strong melodies, Alternative music, Alt-pop music, Emotionally raw, vulnerable music, Music, Music with a strong vibe, Atmosphere and scene, Music matching place vibe
Film & TV
Dragon Ball Z, Vegeta
Sports (watching)
Sports events (watching), Arena sports or events
Sports (playing)
Percheron, Volleyball, RoKC
Outdoors & Nature
Beach, Outdoors, Parks, Outdoor activities, Frequent travel, Camping
Creative Hobbies
Songwriting, Art galleries, Museums, Visual arts, Artist, Art
Social Activities
Themed nights, Concerts, Brunch with friends, Themed live music and DJ events, Event planning, Live music events, Art and social life, Live music venues, Social nights out, Experiential nights, Venue-driven music experiences, Pool-side social time, Nightlife, Going out at night with friends, Dinner with friends, Family wedding, Social time by pool, Nights out with friends, Going out at night with friends, Going out to bars, Music events, Going out at night, Events, Random nights out, Going out with friends, Attending with friends, Evening entertainment events
Arts & Culture
Live music
Places Lived
Kansas City metro, Moundridge, Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas City, Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, Moundridge, Kansas
Places Visited
Kiambu, Kenya, Kansas City Stadium, Taiwan, New York, United States, Multiple countries, Moundridge, McPherson, Minneapolis, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Kenya, Pumwani, United States, Miami, Hillsboro, United States, Savannah, Belize, San Pedro, Ozark, Nairobi, Kenya, Belize, Denver, Colorado, Miami, Florida, Austin, Texas, Las Vegas, Nevada, Canton, Georgia, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Savannah, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, Independence, Orlando, Florida, Regular Florida visitor, Dallas, Texas, Kansas City, Winter Park, Enid, Rural Kansas familiarity, Biashara ward, Lake Ozark, Missouri, Miami
Dream Destinations
Float trip, Experiential events
Local Favorites
Texas Roadhouse, Sound Bite Social, Aura, Barrier Reef Sports Bar & Grill, Up-Down KC, Shrimpys Waterfront, Harry's Beach Bar, Lazy Gators, LEVEL5, Founders' Lounge, Dining at Kauffman Center, Northside Hospital Cherokee - Cafeteria, Club Casablanca, Martin City Brewing Company, Block 15 Tavern & Exchange, Beer Kitchen, Coffee shops, Places with a story, Patios, La Bodega, Bars, Parlor, Genesis Health Clubs Power & Light, Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve, Mosaic, Chimi El Tigre Wynwood, SuViche – Sushi and Ceviche, Café Corazón, Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, Anthony's Restaurant & Lounge | Italian, Los Tules, Wings Cafe Westport, Johnny’s Tavern P&L, International Tap House - Crossroads, Percheron Rooftop Bar, Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House, In The Lowest Ferns, El Patron, Taquería Mexico, Neighborhood spots, BARRACA, Fern Bar KC, Stadium, Local character, Places that feel like part of the city's fabric, Venues for solo time and social time, Restaurants with a strong story, Bars and breweries, Kon Tiki, Locally owned restaurants, Strange Days Brewing Co., The peanut is my favorite wing restaurant in KC, Teocali Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, Wildwood Outdoor Education Center, National World War One Museum at Liberty Memorial, Westport, Cloud Nine Venue, LLC, Scarlet Room, Power & Light District, Town Topic Hamburgers Baltimore, The Jewel Event Space, Gemma's Painting, Pure Light Electric and HVAC, River Market, Go Chicken Go, Fern Bar KC, Lucky Dog Vintage, Bartle Hall, Hawthorne House, Lazy Gators, Sandstone Amphitheater, Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge, Incline on 9th, Great Midwest Balloon Fest, Ariel Media KC, Shawnee Mission Park
Time & Meaning
Not sure what the question is, I love markets that feature fresh produce grown locally and products from local businesses, I love UK rap. Very unique to hear it in EDM. One of his songs inspired a jungle themed pool event I threw that I will never forget, Shared atmosphere, Photo-location records as identity signals
Past - Formative Memories
Creative and event history, Nostalgic sounds, Miami Music Week, Used food to cope with father's absence, Observation-driven product innovation, McPherson Cemetery
Present - Current Chapter
Moments of unexpected overdelivery, A night that feels like a story, Unique city moments, Open and exploratory weekends, Tuesdays, Summer, Managing multi-city commitments
Future - Goals & Dreams
Travel more, Writing the next chapter of the Internet, Expansion into cropped leggings, shorts, and joggers
Existential & Societal
Culture and software creation converging, US-China risk, Technology constraints