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KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp.  https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Email:  africanawoman@gmail.com     Website:  https://www.africanawoman.com/     Socials:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman     Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook...

The question for this generation is as follows; Is blood thicker than friendship bonds. Demby Grace talks to us about why she is rooted in Family Bonds and we explore the topic from different angles. We cover: - Being raised by a single father - Long distance relationships - Making friends as an adult - Keeping strong family bonds - Death and Grief in African homes - Friends vs Family Dembeele Gra...

KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp.  https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Email:  africanawoman@gmail.com     Website:  https://www.africanawoman.com/     Socials:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman     Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook...

Childhood traumas follow us into adulthood and make us relive those moments in a loop over and over again. Ideally you should break out of the cycle by acknowledging the problem and taking intentional steps not to repeat the cycle. However, that is not the case for everyone. In part 2, Pennylope shares how her upbringing influenced the toxic romantic relationships that she allowed in herself to ha...

Immigration has so many faces. Most times when people make it out we who are left behind believe our loved one has made it to greener pastures. As we listen to Pennylope share her story of immigrating from Namibia to the UK we learn that more often than not our assumption of what happens over there is not always as it seems. But even worse our loved ones are not able to share their truth or realit...

KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp.  https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395   Website:  https://www.africanawoman.com/     Socials:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman     Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionari...

Parenting is hard enough, but parenting in a pandemic is a whole other ball game. What has your experience been like? Amina Doherty shares her experience being a momma bear for a beautiful 3 year old princess. We cover: Women moving into a different environment as a feminist act Feminism Parenting in a pandemic Being saturated Digital Divide Online Learning The broken education system Amina Dohert...

KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp.  https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395   Website:  https://www.africanawoman.com/     Socials:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman     Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionari...

Sis, if you know you need healing in that area of your life that you never allow anyone to see, this episode is for you. Dr. Rennes and Chulu dive into the nuances of healing. We cover: Acknowledging the problem Doing the work Getting Your GROOVE on - Gather the information Recognise your thoughts Observe how you feel Open yourself to other possibilities Validate yourself Ease - do things with eas...

KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp.  https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395   Website:  https://www.africanawoman.com/     Socials:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman     Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionari...

Happy International Women's Day. Well every day is women's day at Africana Woman. The theme for 2022 is Gender Equity today for a Sustainable tomorrow. When I think about Gender Equity I think about women being liberated in all spaces of their lives from the work place, public spaces, their homes to their bedrooms. Often the world likes to toot its horn about equity in politics education and healt...

KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp.  https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395   Website:  https://www.africanawoman.com/     Socials:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman     Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionari...

It's time for African Women to become Brazen in the way they tell their stories to the world. This is beautiful conversation about storytelling. We talk about: - Our own stories - How to tell stories - Why we tell stories Laura Ekumbo, Aleya Kassam, and Anne Moraa are The LAM Sisterhood: a story company, telling stories for African women to feel seen, heard and beloved. Dr. Joyce Nyairo has stated...

What does home mean to you? KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp.  https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395   Website:  https://www.africanawoman.com/     Socials:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman     Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/g...

Food is an integral part of African Culture from it's collection, to preparation, to the way that is eaten and disposed of. It is a communal act at every stage. There are customs to who gets to eat what and when what is eaten. It really is a beautiful way to bond. Lucia and Chulu explore how Food can be used as a tool for healing and self discovery.  Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Lucia graduated Ph...

KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp.  https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395   Website:  https://www.africanawoman.com/     Socials:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman     Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionari...

Are you living authentically? Are you living in line with your thoughts, dreams, beliefs and goals? Christabell and Chulu have an animated conversation about what it means to be true to yourself. Gift this conversation to any young woman you know. This is the type of talk I wish I heard when I was in my twenty somethings.    We covered: Living Authentically Accepting multiple truths Definition of...

KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp.  https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395   Website:  https://www.africanawoman.com/     Socials:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman     Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionari...

There are African women who are out of sight that we have forgotten as a society. These are women who are in detention or incarceration. Fortunately, there are advocates who are diligently working to reduce the number of women who have to go to prison. Today you shall meet one such woman who is leading the charge in this work across the African continent. Lydia Winyi Kembabazi is a Ugandan lawyer...

KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp.  https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395   Website:  https://www.africanawoman.com/     Socials:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman     Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionari...

Is it fair for development agencies to make vulnerable communities dependent on them for help? This has been the pattern for some organisations for many years. Slowly but surely we are beginning to have a different conversation about development. In this conversation with Gertrude Kabwazi we discuss: Integrating Indigenous knowledge as a baseline for service delivery Addressing the roots of povert...

KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp.  https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395   Website:  https://www.africanawoman.com/     Socials:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman     Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionari...

Set yourself up for success. Before you even make the goals and think about how to execute the big project, Dr. Fatimah is asking you, "Is the project even worth it?" Meaning are you operating on auto pilot, or are too afraid to pull the plug because the dream has changed. It could be that your dream is also too small.  If you are at a crossroads right now and have an inkling that something needs...

So many people are preaching that Entrepreneurship is the way to and it is a glamorous way of life where you are your own boss. But is it really, is it that easy?  Chulu shares her experience leaving formal employment. She reflects on the process highlighting the ups and downs. Certainly this life path is not for everyone. At least go into it with a full story.  Send us your feedback on Whatsapp  ...

What is the best way to introduce yourself. Let's start with your name. Many Africans agonise on whether to use their mother tongue name or their english name. This has so many implications such as whether your job application is even looked at, or whether you will be discriminated against based on Tribalism.  However, an African name has power, deep meaning and symbolism. To discard the name you...