Episodios

  • Empowering Digital and Financial Literacy in East Africa

    Empowering Digital and Financial Literacy in East Africa
    Jul 2 2024
    Leah Kanyi, a tech startup co-founder from Kenya, discusses her journey in tech entrepreneurship and her mission to improve digital and financial literacy in East Africa. Leah shares her experiences with her first startup, Loci Foods, and how it evolved from a simple idea to a mobile application connecting people to international cuisines. Despite challenges, including the pandemic, Leah transitioned to a new venture called Daftari, aimed at simplifying bookkeeping for small business owners in local languages such as Swahili. The discussion delves into Leah's innovative approach to solving community-specific problems, especially through community-based financial activities and the leap to utilizing tech resources effectively. Leah also shares her admiration for Professor Wangari Mathai, who inspired her to contribute positively to her community, and her aspirations to become an international entrepreneur.
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    34 m
  • Exploring the State of Education in Nigeria

    Exploring the State of Education in Nigeria
    Jul 2 2024
    Sade Marriott, the Director of Banana Island School and co-host of Banana Island Living Podcast explores her transformation from a reluctant teacher to an ardent supporter of high-quality education in Nigeria. Sade discusses her experiences working in the UK and how she used those learnings to raise Nigeria's educational bar. They talk about how important elementary education is, how COVID-19 affects special needs education, how private and public education differ, and how important it is to encourage creativity in addition to academic rigour. Sade also emphasizes the significance of parental participation and teacher responsibility. For educators, parents, and policymakers, this episode presents a thorough examination of the situation of education in Nigeria today and delivers insightful information.
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    43 m
  • Financial Tips for Families

    Financial Tips for Families
    Jul 2 2024
    Joshua Okonneh, a Wharton School graduate shares valuable insights on financial planning and management, emphasizing the importance of selecting a trustworthy advisor, understanding one's risk profile, and making financial decisions aligned with personal goals and values. He highlights the significance of insurance, especially for older individuals, and offers advice for Millennials on how to navigate financial challenges in a changing world. The conversation underscores the necessity of having open and honest discussions about financial matters within families.
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    14 m
  • End Child Marriages

    End Child Marriages
    Jul 1 2024
    Bongai Mhloyi, a founder of the American and African Youth Leadership Foundation, talks about her mission to end child marriages and break the cycle of poverty. Bongai shares her personal experiences growing up in Zimbabwe, witnessing child marriages firsthand, and how it inspired her to create the American and African Youth Leadership Foundation. They discuss the challenges faced in changing cultural norms, the successes in their work, and how others can contribute to this cause. Bongai's story highlights the transformative impact of education and community support on young girls' lives.
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    26 m
  • Coffee talk

    Coffee talk
    Jul 1 2024
    Mrs Adeyinka Adefope talks about the transformative power of personalized education, and the essence of wholesome parenting, and shares personal anecdotes on overcoming challenges. She discusses the significance of understanding and nurturing children's unique learning methods, the importance of discipline combined with love, and the value of engaging experiences in shaping future generations.
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    32 m
  • Tech Girl from Northern Kenya

    Tech Girl from Northern Kenya
    Jul 1 2024
    Maribor Orre, a cyber security expert from Northern Kenya shares her unique journey from a marginalized community to becoming a tech professional in the United States, emphasizing the role of diversity scholarships in her education. She highlighted the importance of online safety and basic security measures such as changing passwords, avoiding phishing scams, and using antivirus software. She also touches on topics like data backup, securing social media, and empowering women to pursue their passions.
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    33 m
  • Ignite Your Purpose. Unleash Your Potential

    Ignite Your Purpose. Unleash Your Potential
    Jul 1 2024
    Jacquel Tucker, a business brand sales and marketing strategist, and the founder of a nonprofit organization called the Jamaica Project USA shares her inspiring journey, from growing up in Jamaica to earning a scholarship to the University of Maine, venturing into the hospitality industry, and eventually founding her own consulting and training company. She emphasizes the importance of identifying one's gifts and leveraging them to make a positive impact in the world. Furthermore, she shares her strategies on how individuals can discover their purpose, advising listeners to reflect on their natural talents, passions, skills, and past experiences. Additionally, Jacquel discusses the significance of her nonprofit work, providing practical advice on starting a nonprofit organization, and sharing a touching story from her personal experience.
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    27 m
  • Approach Your Vision with Confidence

    Approach Your Vision with Confidence
    Jun 20 2024
    Alicia Couri, Founder and CEO of Audacious Concepts, Inc. and Red Carpet CEO speaks on empowering, educating, and inspiring women globally, specifically by identifying and harnessing one's innate strengths to achieve their vision and goals. Alicia narrated her own experience of realizing her natural talent wasn't in traditional fields, but more in initiating projects and being a visionary. She highlighted the importance of understanding this cognitive wiring in individuals for successful communication, conflict resolution, and productivity. Alicia uses Kolbe and Predictive Index tools to help clients realize their innate strengths.
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    36 m