Waira Mungai
&waira
Public identity
Background & Origin
Kansas City
Personality & Traits
Open and exploratory weekends, Culturally curious, Vibe-first, Mix of structure and flexibility
Fitness & Exercise
125-pound weight loss, Regular exercise, Fitness, Gym
Learning & Education
University of Kansas
Skills & Expertise
Songwriter
Creativity & Expression
Early creative roughness with strong ideas, Bridge between social content and artistry, Creative versatility, Creativity, Inventor
Pets
Dogs
Food & Drink Preferences
Middle Eastern food, Chicken wings, Meat and veggie options, Low-carb, Accessible food choices by location, Food before nights out, Low-carb meals, Low-carb with meat and veggies, Indian, Peruvian, Italian, Chicken Wings, Barbecue, Cocktails, Mexican, Italian food, Coffee, Mexican food, Wide range of cuisines, Shareable meals, Exploring cuisines, Middle Eastern, Spanish
Career & Job
A&R-style music discovery, Expand who gets to create software, Lower cost of building software, Producer, Product designer, Technology, Entrepreneur, & (and.com), Director of Growth at The & Company
Side Projects & Hustles
Tools that turn ideas into products faster, Crypto, Building systems that empower people and amplify culture
Music
Genre collisions, Emerging sounds, Music curator, Music potential, Melodic house, Chill house, Producer-led music, Artist-producers with strong production identity, Early release music, Discovering new artists, Original song, FORDO, Music culture, Catchy music, Emotionally expressive music, Performance-led, Original songs, Miami Music Week, Flowdan, Hip hop, EDM, Pop, Gentle-melody songs, Acoustic songs, Heartbreak and relationship themes, Vulnerable, emotionally reflective music, SAINT KID, In Color, honestav, Live or performance-focused versions of songs, Curated labels, New releases, Rising artists, Layered soundscapes, Strong melodies, Alt-pop music, Alternative music, Emotionally raw, vulnerable music, Music, Music with a strong vibe, Atmosphere and scene, Music matching place vibe, Live music, Live music
Film & TV
Dragon Ball Z, Vegeta
Sports (watching)
Sports events (watching)
Sports (playing)
Volleyball
Outdoors & Nature
Beach, Outdoors, Outdoor activities, Parks, Frequent travel
Creative Hobbies
Songwriting, Museums, Art galleries, Artist, Visual arts, Art
Social Activities
Brunch with friends, Themed live music and DJ events, Event planning, Art and social life, Live music venues, Social nights out, Experiential nights, Venue-driven music experiences, Pool-side social time, Going out at night with friends, Family wedding, Social time by pool, Nights out with friends, Dinner with friends, Going out at night with friends, Going out to bars, Music events, Going out at night, Museums, Nightlife, Concerts, Events, Live music, Live music events, Going out with friends, Random nights out, Attending with friends
Places Lived
Kansas City, Kansas City, Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Places Visited
Taiwan, New York, Multiple countries, McPherson, Minneapolis, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Kenya, Pumwani, United States, Miami, Hillsboro, United States, Savannah, Moundridge, San Pedro, United States, Ozark, Belize
Dream Destinations
Places with a story, Float trip, Experiential events
Local Favorites
Coffee shops, Places with a story, Patios, 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, Neighborhood spots, Places that feel like part of the city's fabric, Venues for solo time and social time, Restaurants with a strong story, Locally owned restaurants, Bars and breweries, Kon Tiki, Strange Days Brewing Co., La Bodega, Live music, The peanut is my favorite wing restaurant in KC
Time & Meaning
Shared atmosphere, Photo-location records as identity signals, I’m drawn to artists who can turn a vibe into a world.
Past - Formative Memories
Miami Music Week
Present - Current Chapter
Moments of unexpected overdelivery, A night that feels like a story, Unique city moments, Open and exploratory weekends, Tuesdays, Summer
Future - Goals & Dreams
Writing the next chapter of the Internet
Existential & Societal
Culture and software creation converging, Technology constraints, US-China risk