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Send us Fan Mail “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 s...

Send us Fan Mail  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 One Muthoni Waigwa, the...

Send us Fan Mail 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 grad...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Join the Baobab Platform today.

Send us Fan Mail 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? Join the Baobab Platform today.

Send us Fan Mail 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! Join the conversation on the Baobab platform: https://bit.ly/3t6evqN Join the Baobab Platform today.

Send us Fan Mail 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 Me...

Send us Fan Mail 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 m...

Send us Fan Mail Sandra shares her experience as a consultant, athlete and the insight she’s gained through charting her own path. Share your comments on Baobab! Join the Baobab Platform today.

Send us Fan Mail 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. Share your comments on Baobab! Join the...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Share your...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Share your comments on Baobab! Join the Baobab Platform today.

Send us Fan Mail 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 Var...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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 Omond...