About Me

Meet Lillian, the founder of Yana. With a passion for travelling ,culture, people and their wellbeing.Lillian has traveled to over 30 countries and met people from all walks of life. Through her travels, she discovered that no matter where we come from or what our backgrounds are, we all share a fundamental need for human interaction. Lillian has seen firsthand that we all face similar challenges in life, and that when we cry, we all shed tears, and when we bleed, it’s blood. We also share one universal language: the smile. Born in Nairobi and raised in a small village in Kenya, Lillian understands the importance of community and support. She started Yana as a way to create a welcoming space for people to connect, share their experiences, and support one another. With her experience ,Lillian brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Yana. She is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others and is excited to see the Yana community grow and thrive.”

After a long struggle with loneliness,I had an aha moment. I recalled when I was 5 tears old ,when my father flew us to mombasa for holiday.That moment when that small aircraft took off ,I had this sense of freedom and belonging.I was like a bird.
And that’s how I decided to travel around locally and internationally.
I wanted the feel of belonging which I did by meeting people who were complete strangers in a strange places that shared personal stories that I could relate too even though we were so different.
Then I understood IAM NOT ALONE.Yet in the comfort of my house with my people and I felt alone.