Patricia Kihoro had been engaged in personal branding long before she understood the concept. She remembers, as a nine-year-old making the decision that she wanted to be a singer, influenced by celebrity musicians Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.

The latter was also an actress, and Ms Kihoro wanted that too for herself.

The big decisions she took from that time, from participating in music competitions to taking to the theatre stage and auditioning for films, have shaped her into the talented singer, songwriter, actress, radio, and reality television personality she is today.

She talks to BDLife about dressing ‘Made in Kenya’ and what it means to someone’s personal branding.