Naomi Fokuo is a Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program Alumni from McGill University. She’s passionate about food quality and safety. 

In this episode, she shared her story and what working in the food industry means to her. She shares the opportunities she sees in how this industry can be transformed in Africa and how it is immune to the invasion of AI. This is a brilliant episode that you do not want to miss. 

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Kehinde Abereoje is a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from the University of Cambridge. She’s passionate about sexual and reproductive health and bridging the gender gap.

In this episode, she shared her story of starting a non-profit organisation to solve the problem of period poverty. Having developed brilliant ideas on how to execute the project, she’s a recipient of many grants (including FAST for  Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni) and is working with a brilliant group of people to execute it. This episode is filled with inspiration. You don’t want to miss it.

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Naturinda Emmanuel is an Alumni of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program from the University of Toronto. He’s passionate about improving the healthcare system in Africa and helping local communities access better healthcare.

In this episode, Naturinda narrated the healthcare challenges he witnessed growing up in Uganda and how that motivated him to pursue a career in health informatics. He further discussed the challenges in his journey, the educational empowerment that has strategically positioned him, and the immense opportunities he could see to improve the healthcare system.  

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Cynthia Ugwu is an Alumni of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program from the University of Cambridge. She’s passionate about reducing risks for organisations and humanity, and that is why she chose the career path of a security intelligence analyst. 

In this episode, Cynthia shared her motivation for choosing this career path, the opportunities in this area, the skills required to remain relevant in the industry, how businesses continually look for experts in this area, among others. This episode is filled with wisdom and inspiration for the future of work. 

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Faith Kipkemboi is an Alumni of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program from McGill University and University of Edinburgh. She started her career in nursing and her lived experiences shaped her passion for mental health advocacy. 

In this episode, we explored the role of mental health in the discussion about the future of work, touching on the emotional struggles such as confusion, anxiety, worries, among others that young Africans may face as they think about the future of work. We conclude the episode by looking at some potential solutions to ease this ‘burden’. 

Enjoy this episode filled with wisdom and inspiration.

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Blossom Egbude is a seasoned policy analyst and a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from the University of Cambridge. 

In this episode, we discuss how restrictive global immigration policies are affecting opportunities for young Africans. By sharing her perspective as a young African in diaspora and a policy analyst, she identified opportunities for young Africans to better position themselves for the future of work.  Sit tight and enjoy this episode filled with wisdom and inspiration for the future of work. 

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The Journey to Tomorrowland Ep 3: Should Graduates Become a Specialist or Generalist?

Blossom Kafumbata is a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from the University of Cambridge and Edinburgh. 

In this episode, we discuss whether young graduates should become specialists or generalists as they enter the workforce , her thoughts on the future of work, and her take on the technologies that define our time, among others.

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Hammed Alabi is Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from the University of Edinburgh. He’s an entrepreneur and a well-known thought leader on supporting the next generation of young Africans.

In this episode, we unveil the curtain behind his motivations, thoughts about the future of work, his take on the technologies that define our time, his advice to young Africans, and, of course, the one book that shaped his life.

Sit tight and enjoy this episode filled with wisdom and inspiration for the future of work.

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The Journey to Tomorrowland podcast explores the theme of the future of work. Join the host, Micheal Akintunde, as he explores this fundamental concept and hear how young African leaders from different educational and cultural backgrounds think and are approaching it. Each episode is filled with mindblowing conversation with extraordinary Mastercard Foundation alumni.

In this episode, my guest is Dr Comfort Ayikoru, a medical doctor from Uganda and a social entrepreneur. She’s the CEO and Co-Founder of Buricare Limited, an award-winning, eco-friendly baby carrier with integrated vital sign monitoring designed to support premature infants in low-resource settings. 

She shared her wealth of experience as a social entrepreneur and how this shapes her idea of the future work and the possibilities that are available.

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It all started with a trip. Three friends showed up, and what began that day became the blueprint for a life-giving friendship five years later.

In this episode, Angella sits down with two of her closest friends, Dorcus Nakachwa and Margaret Odero, to reflect on the friendship they’ve nurtured over the past five years. The spontaneous trip unexpectedly bonded the three women to be each other’s anchors through heartbreaks, career struggles, and life transitions. The group talks about the intentionality, accountability, and safe space that keep their friendship alive across countries and time zones.

The group shares stories of supporting one another, learning together (including how money and investing became a group conversation), and how the qualities of your friends ultimately shape the kind of person you become. This is a raw, honest, and joy-filled conversation about the beauty of women’s friendships, the work it takes to sustain them, and why they can become a blueprint for love, trust, and growth in every area of life.

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Reverse Culture Shock: Coming Home After 10 Years Away

What happens when home doesn’t quite feel like home anymore?

In this episode, Angella sits down with Njoki Mburu, a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from University of British Columbia, to explore the complex realities of reverse culture shock after more than 10 years abroad. Njoki shares why she chose to return to Kenya, craving wholeness, family, and a sense of belonging, and the joys of rediscovering home, from familiar food to speaking her language again.

But the return hasn’t been easy. From friendships lost to building new ones from scratch, navigating political tensions on the ground, being treated differently because of her accent, and redefining her sense of purpose and rest, Njoki opens up about both the challenges and the healing of coming back.

This is an honest and heartfelt conversation about belonging, identity, and what it truly means to come home after years away.

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In this episode, Angella sits down with Sabelo Dube, a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from Ashesi University, to have a raw and much-needed conversation about mental health from the perspective of an African man.

Sabelo shares his deeply personal journey with depression, which led him to leave university and return home to Zimbabwe before he was later clinically diagnosed. We talk about the challenges of navigating mental health in environments where stigma is high, the silence men are often conditioned to keep, and why bottling things up can be devastating.

Through his story, Sabelo highlights the power of therapy, the importance of daily self-check-ins, and why male friendships need to go beyond surface-level connections. His message is clear: men must talk, open up, and support each other if we’re going to break the stigma around mental health.

This is an honest, courageous, and eye-opening conversation that sheds light on what it means to take care of yourself as a man, especially in the African context.

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In this special October episode, Baobab’s birthday month, we sit down with Bethany Weigele, Chief Innovation Officer at EdPlus and the “Queen Mother” of Mastercard Foundation's Baobab platform, to revisit the platform’s inspiring origin story. From its humble beginnings with just 35 members to today’s thriving community of more than 80,000 scholars and alumni, Bethany reflects on the values and vision that fueled Baobab’s growth. We talk about humility and human-centered design, the role of mentorship in shaping meaningful careers, and why our paths are rarely linear, from her own journey in the sciences to leading tech innovation for global impact. With wisdom on taking baby steps, focusing less on yourself and more on the people you serve, and keeping the big picture in view, this conversation is both a celebration of Baobab’s roots and a guide for navigating our own journeys with courage and purpose.

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In this episode, Angella sits down with Lindiwe Mutungamiri, a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from Ashesi University and Arizona State University, who recently completed her master’s in Computer Science. Lindiwe opens up about navigating the in-between stage of life after graduation, balancing the reality of paying bills in the U.S. while holding onto her bold dream of building a multi-billion-dollar company in Africa that creates jobs and impact.

We talk about the power of community, how friendships shift after school, and the grounding affirmations from her mother that continue to fuel her confidence and authenticity. Lindiwe also shares her refreshing take on success, why she’s not pressured by external timelines, and why internal motivation guides her every step. It’s an honest, inspiring conversation about ambition, resilience, and defining success on your own terms.

You can also watch the video here: https://youtu.be/gje5RFmzDSI

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Welcome to Turning Points: Stories of Change and Growth, a podcast by Mastercard Foundation’s Baobab Platform for young African leaders.

Angella Nantambi, an alumnus of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Ashesi University in Ghana, is your host. She is also a graduate of Thunderbird School of Global Management, where she pursued a Master's in Global Digital Transformation.

In each episode, we’ll dive into real, unfiltered conversations with young African leaders who have navigated defining moments like finding your first job, building community, caring for your mental health, juggling work, and those lighter, laugh-out-loud moments we don’t always talk about.

Today's episode is an introduction to the podcast. Remember to like, comment, and share with your friends who would enjoy listening to this podcast. 

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Tales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.

Episode Twelve
The Tales of Strength and Resilience Podcast has been an insightful journey to understand strength and resilience. During these six months, Muthoni Waigwa, the host, shared different conversations with resilient leaders who opened up about their life experiences.  As the season draws to a close, Muthoni unveils a powerful revelation in the final episode—highlighting the pivotal role of imagination. Discover how this invaluable tool not only crafts a roadmap through life but empowers us to sculpt new and inspiring realities.

Muthoni Waigwa is a remarkable individual—a visionary leader, an inspiring speaker, and a beacon of motivation. She is the co-founder of Niftyworks Plus Ltd, a dynamic graphic design and audio-visual production company that passionately creates captivating digital content from the unique African perspective. With her unparalleled creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, she also wears the hat of a compassionate host. Through her podcast, "Moments with Nderru," she shares a plethora of captivating stories that uplift and empower her listeners.

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Tales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.

Brian Mukeswe who resides in Canada, serves as a Lead Data Scientist at Mastercard and is a proud two-time recipient of the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship. Passionate about nurturing the potential of African youth, Brian has harnessed his diverse career experiences to train over 1,000 African youth with data analytics skills over the past two years through initiatives like Hibreed Inc and AfroFem Coders. Additionally, Brian is co-founding a startup to pioneer an online marketplace that promotes gig-based opportunities within the African continent.

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Tales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.

Primerose Katena who resides in Accra, Ghana is an entrepreneur and Project Manager. She co-founded Tendo Technologies, a couple of years ago, where she led as the Head of Operations. She founded Source Well Consulting business, to teach people how to effectively import from China to Africa. She currently works as a Project Manager at Curogens. 

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Tales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.

Kendi Mwabila who resides in Nairobi, Kenya with her husband and two sons. She is the visionary Founder and Group CEO of Qendy Group Limited, leading a consortium of companies dedicated to empowering African women in leadership roles. A multifaceted leader, Kendi excels as a Speaker, Corporate Emcee, Image Consultant, and Organizer Extraordinaire. 

At the helm of She Speaks, a transformative program she initiated, Kendi focuses on empowering women in leadership by imparting essential skills in public speaking and communication. Beyond her corporate ventures, she serves as a distinguished Board Member of the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI). 

 Kendi shares her wisdom on purpose through her YouTube Channel, Speak with Purpose, where she imparts invaluable insights on purpose identification and understanding and she embodies the principles of purpose-driven leadership in both her professional and personal life. 

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Tales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.

Douglas Ogutu who resides in Nakuru, Kenya – is an award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and the founder of Dowe Music & Arts - an academy and a production studio. He offers training in music (instrumentation as well as singing) and arts, Entrepreneurial Skills, Writing, Design Thinking and Leadership. He organizes mentorship workshops through Art4Leadership programs in which young people are linked to potential employers, sponsors, colleagues as they get entertained through music and arts together with professional speeches. 

Being an innovative person, he has leveraged on the power of technology to keep his artistic, leadership and business endeavors going. This is through virtual trainings from his academy, collaborations with creatives within and outside the country as well as workshops and concerts where he is either invited or organizes to perform. ]

Currently, Douglas is the Participant Engagement Chair for the Kenya National Yali Alumni Chapter where he mobilizes the young people in taking part in socioeconomic projects and initiatives while spearheading the visibility amplification for the alumni.

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Tales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.

Episode Seven
Muhumuza Faizo King is a professional Technologist, an Educationist and a Leadership mentor who currently serves as Co-Director/ Chief Technology Officer at MTA Computers the developers of AfriMed a healthcare ERP and Teleka a financial inclusion software solution. Muhumuza is also the Founder of Imperial Junior Schools. He sits on USAID Uganda’s Youth Lead Advisory Board.

Muhumuza is a former Chairperson of the Young African Leaders Initiative - Uganda (YALI) and the current President of the U.S. Exchange Alumni Network. Muhumuza was the lead organizer of the inaugural U.S. Exchange Alumni Impact Awards sponsored by the U.S. Mission Uganda.

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Tales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.

Episode Six
Muthoni Waigwa, the host of Tales of Strength and Resilience podcast, shares her reflections on the concept of failure and its essential role in cultivating our strength and resilience. Failure is typically defined as the absence of success or the condition of something not functioning as intended. When we encounter moments of failure, how do we respond? Do we succumb to defeat, or do we rise from the depths of adversity? Throughout my conversations with remarkable individuals thus far, I've had the privilege of gathering their profound insights on the topic of failure. In this episode, I aim to summarize and share their valuable perspectives on failure. 

Muthoni Waigwa is a remarkable individual—a visionary leader, an inspiring speaker, and a beacon of motivation. She is the co-founder of Niftyworks Plus Ltd, a dynamic graphic design and audio-visual production company that passionately creates captivating digital content from the unique African perspective. With her unparalleled creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, she also wears the hat of a compassionate host. Through her podcast, "Moments with Nderru," she shares a plethora of captivating stories that uplift and empower her listeners.

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Tales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.

Episode Five
Nour Al Halabi is a graduate with a degree in Anthropology from the American University of Beirut and has accumulated valuable teaching experience as a part-time instructor in the same field. Her passion for Visual Anthropology and Documentary Filmmaking has translated into crafting short documentary films and various storytelling initiatives. Her professional journey has been dedicated to nurturing young minds within educational settings and the realm of NGOs. Serving as the Freshman Year Experience Coordinator at AUB, Nour has stood by students in their transition into university life, offering guidance and insight to help them carve out their own career paths. Furthermore, her role as an Alumni in Residence at Baobab has not only expanded her connections but has also exposed her to a vast network of Mastercard Scholars, providing her with abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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Tales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.

Episode Four
Dorothy Nakaggwa is a Freelance Copywriter specializing in creating email content for ecommerce brands. With over four years of freelancing experience, she has had the privilege of working with clients from more than 20 countries outside of Africa. Dorothy was part of the first cohort of the Babaob Alumni in Residence Fellowship, where she shared content about her journey as a Freelancer in Africa. Her passion and expertise in the field also led her to collaborate with Baobab to create the course "Freelancing in the Digital Economy." Dorothy is a proud Mastercard Foundation Alumna of Makerere University. When she's not crafting captivating copy for her clients, Dorothy loves to indulge in her wanderlust by travelling and exploring new places! 

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Imagine losing your sight in a blink of an eye. How would you cope with the sudden darkness? How would you navigate the world without seeing it? How would you overcome the challenges and prejudices that come with being visually impaired?

Eve Kibare knows the answers to these questions. She is a film producer, content creator, communication consultant and storyteller who lost her sight three years ago due to an illness. But she did not let that stop her from pursuing her dreams and passions.  

She started a YouTube channel – Blind Girl Experience - to highlight the experiences and challenges she faces as a blind person, with an aim to create awareness, change people’s perception on impairment and encourage integration between the abled and the disabled community. Her channel has gained thousands of subscribers and views, and she has been featured in several media outlets as a role model and advocate for the blind community. 

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“Tales of Strength and Resilience” podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals. 

Challenges come at different stages of our lives; offering different lessons that we can learn from. One challenge that we face is failure. How can we learn from failure? Listen to this episode to know that failure is not fatal. 

This episode is shared with Lucy Mwakaba who is an Education Professional, a qualified teacher with a BA. in Education from the Kenyatta University. She also has a MSc. in Education Management from Strathmore University. She enjoys teaching and imparting knowledge to both young and old generation and has had the opportunity to do so through various forums which were both formal and informal. 

Lucy is the Co- Founder and Program Manager of The Lead Child, an organization that trains 7 - 18-year- olds in Values, Leadership and Financial Literacy. The Organization’s main objectives are to develop ethical leaders and also spur an entrepreneurial spirit in children and young adults in order to address challenges brought about by a shortage of formal employment. 

 
Finally, Lucy has also worked as a Personal Coach. This she has done through focusing on the individual person and identifying underlying habits that affect their progress in life. She has worked at helping them discover their true value, source of motivation and passion and also the inner drive that would enable make positive shifts in their lives. 

Her belief is that the world becomes a better place when we live our lives selflessly and with an attitude of servant-hood towards our fellow man. 

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“Tales of Strength and Resilience” podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals. 

About Muthoni Waigwa  
Muthoni Waigwa is a remarkable individual—a visionary leader, an inspiring speaker, and a beacon of motivation. She is the co-founder of Niftyworks Plus Ltd, a dynamic graphic design and audio-visual production company that passionately creates captivating digital content from the unique African perspective. With her unparalleled creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, she also wears the hat of a compassionate host. Through her podcast, "Moments with Nderru," she shares a plethora of captivating stories that uplift and empower her listeners.

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In this episode, we talk about the mindset of young people in Africa and how our decisions can affect where we end up as young people.

Emmanuel Cisco is a Liberian Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur, and currently is the Marketing Director for an oil company in Ghana. Cisco moved to Ghana as a refugee from Liberia during the Civil war but despite the challenges he faced, Cisco graduated as the best student in BSc Economics from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration. Cisco is the Author of "Between her Womb and your Tomb" and "Cracking the empowerment Code". His goal is to support and inspire young people to excel.

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In today's episode, we take a look at the challenges that exist within the Education Sector in Africa and some of the factors that stop young people from reaching their full potential

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In today's episode, we talk about the challenges that Technology companies face in Africa. Tech companies are known to play a major role in the development of regions, countries, and even continents. What challenges do Tech companies in Africa face and is there any hope for these companies?

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In today's episode, young people from Uganda, Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria share their views on what they think is Africa's Biggest Problem. Is it our culture, education, mindset, or the government's fault?
Let's find out!

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INTRODUCING THE REFLECTIONS PODCAST with Nadine Tim

Do you have an idea of what Africa's biggest problem is? I do not, so I am excited to start a podcast that will allow us to find the answer to this question or at least, get close to finding it. Follow the link below and listen to the introduction which explains all that you need to know about Reflections.

Nadine Tim is a Mechanical Engineering student and Baobab Ambassador at Arizona State University. She grew up in Cameroon and did her undergrad at Ashesi University in Ghana. Her goal is to contribute to the improvement of developmental policies and the growth of the manufacturing industry in Africa. Nadine is passionate about community development and youth empowerment.

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Imagine a warm summer evening. Two voices gather around fire, maybe share a meal or drink, and engage in a moment of dreaming. Listen to this ‘fireside chat’, a conversation between Baobab Community Engagement Associate Tanatsei Gambura and Dr. Tinashe Mushakavanhu. In it, they share, memories of home and childhood, offer a reading from “Imagination Library” and discuss the real meaning of building community and infrastructure. This is an invitation to be present and to allow ourselves to be surprised by the poetry of life surrounding us.

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Tinashe Mushakavanhu is a writer, editor and scholar from Zimbabwe working at the intersection of art, design and technology. He holds a PhD in English from the University of Kent. He has co-edited three books: Some Writers Can Give You Two Heartbeats (2019); Visa Stories: Experiences Between Law and Migration (2013) and State of the Nation: Contemporary Zimbabwean Poetry (2013). He is co-creator and lead researcher on readingzimbabwe.com a digital archive collecting, cataloguing, digitizing information on books about Zimbabwe from the 1950s to the present. He is also co-founder of a boutique creative agency, Black Chalk & Co, which brings together writers, artists, designers, academics, and technologists, engendering a new culture and new forms of publishing and creative production.

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Sandra shares her experience as a consultant, athlete and the insight she’s gained through charting her own path.

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Carryl gives us a glimpse into her work as an Advisory Associate at KPMG. She also discusses the winding career path that led her from a Computer Science degree to Financial Services and finally Consulting. She runs a career development page on instagram @interviewprep.kenya where she shares tips and resources for prospective job applicants.

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Zaina started out her career in Investment Banking in New York City, moved to London and eventually decided to move back to her hometown, Nairobi, where she sees so much opportunity for growth and investment. In this episode, she is candid about the ups, downs, doubts and successes in her professional journey and shares great reflections on authenticity and self-belief.

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Maryanne and Veronica share career gems from their time as undergraduate students seeking internships and eventually, jobs. They are thoughtful, funny, reflective and this episode will resonate with students and professionals across different stages in their careers.

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Natasha has always loved Biology and Chemistry and is a strong advocate for African Scientists in Research. Her time at Novartis in cancer research propelled her to thinking of ways she could contribute her skills and talents towards curbing the spread of infectious diseases in her home country, Uganda. Beyond research and lab work, Natasha is an avid hiker and was part of the Varsity rowing team at St Lawrence University.

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In this episode, Eugene discusses the value of seeking advice and help from mentors while at the same time lending a helping hand whenever you can. With an undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, he expected that his career options would be limited to pension or insurance. Guidance from great managers and bosses exposed Eugene, early on, to the numerous paths available to him. He has had significant experience working at top firms across different geographies including the International Finance Corporation, Actis and Centum in England, Kenya and the US. He shares with us some of the lessons he’s learned over time which have helped guide his personal and professional successes. Eugene pays it forward by co-running a twitter handle where he posts on job and scholarship-related opportunities. To stay updated, follow finance_501 on twitter and look out for their website-launch this winter.

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Like many of us, Melissa checked all the right boxes and, in her own words, expected that the right opportunities would find her because she was deserving. That didn’t happen. Melissa has had to be bold and aggressive - and that energy radiates throughout this episode. Melissa shares her professional advice and experiences on Instagram @melichi_bliss and on her website at melkari.org.

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Halle Rubera shares the stories of accomplished African professionals from different backgrounds currently working at top global firms. #TheHustle sheds light on the wide array of career opportunities - and highlights the wit, grit and hustle of these high-achievers in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, engineering, scientific research and more.

Ernie Omondi - Harvard College, Solutions Engineer at Facebook. Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya. When Ernie switched majors in college, he was uncertain about next steps in his career. He proactively sought advice from upperclassmen and fellow Computer Science Majors - and that’s how he learned about Facebook University. With just a few days to the application deadline, Ernie enlisted the help and encouragement of friends and peers to apply to Facebook. The rest is history. Ernie’s experience is a wonderful story of proactivity, courage and resolve.

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