Ethiopia Is Calling

Episode Notes ✨Join us for this powerful live conversation recorded at Zen Apartments in Addis Ababa, where we explore what it truly means to live a "good life" from an Ethiopian perspective. 📍In this special episode, we bring together an inspiring panel featuring Robel Saido, Dr. Marit, and Feben Yohannes for an intimate discussion about reimagining success across generations. Drawing...

Episode Notes 🎙️ In this episode of Ethiopia is Calling, I speak with Yoadan, founder of Flawless Events Ethiopia—a corporate event planning company reshaping the industry from the heart of Addis. With intention, grace, and entrepreneurial grit, Yoadan shares how she’s built something lasting by choosing to stay. Her journey is a reminder that success doesn’t always mean leaving—it can mean diggin...

Episode Notes 🎙️ In this episode of Ethiopia is Calling, I speak with Yoftahe, a Lycée Guebre-Mariam alum who challenges the idea that making a difference in Ethiopia requires being physically present. Through mentorship, cross-cultural connection, and a deep sense of responsibility, Yoftahe reimagines what it means to support Ethiopia—creatively, intentionally, and on his own terms. 🌍 His story...

Episode Notes 🎙️ Welcome to Ethiopia is Calling – a podcast that reimagines what success means through the stories of Ethiopians navigating identity, ambition, and community across borders. In this introductory episode, I share the inspiration behind the project: my personal journey as an Ethiopian abroad, my academic work on neoliberalism and the “good life,” and how interviews with fellow Lycée...