This archive report was first published on 7 August 2020.
On August 7, 2020, former K24 TV anchor Shiksha Arora was speaking to Kenyans.co.ke about her journey from TV news to online marketing.
Shiksha, who is also a professional dancer, had been anchoring news on K24 Daily Brief since March 25, 2020, but her career took a turn when she was let go from the MediaMax-owned station due to redundancy.
"It took some time for it to sink in that I had been fired because prior to the incident I was on an upward trajectory for the past two years in my career," she stated, adding that she suffered from anxiety and insomnia over the uncertainty of not having a job.
However, Shiksha took time to reflect on the direction she wanted her career to take and opted to stay away from the bustle that characterised her TV job.
"I was not in the right headspace so I took time off doing nothing for a month. After the much-needed rest, I created a plan on how to move forward," Shiksha revealed.
Today, Shiksha is a digital entrepreneur, having landed online marketing contracts with two brands and planning to start an online show soon that will be primarily on dance.
"I am excited to embark on this new path and very grateful too. I remain hopeful that more contracts will come down the road," she stated while urging young people to exploit the resources within their grasp to make a living.
Shiksha's story is a testament to the opportunities available in the digital space, which are not limited to a monthly salary. She is open to vacancies in mainstream media and encourages anyone experiencing unemployment not to give up and lose hope.
