In Transit

In this episode of In Transit , we reflect on a question that many professionals eventually encounter: What if success is about more than building a career? From an early age, many of us are encouraged to focus on academic achievement, professional growth, promotions, qualifications, and career progression. While these pursuits are important, there comes a point where many people begin asking deep...

A Mid-Year Reflection on Delayed Dreams, Disappointment, and Beginning Again In this episode of In Transit , we pause at the midpoint of the year to reflect on a reality that many people are quietly navigating: life does not always unfold according to plan. As June comes to an end and we prepare to enter the second half of the year, many of us find ourselves looking back at the goals we set in Jan...

In this episode of In Transit , we reflect on the realities of women navigating leadership within technology and professional spaces. While conversations about women in leadership often focus on representation, this episode explores something deeper: belonging, visibility, opportunity, caregiving, confidence, and the lived experiences that shape women's leadership journeys. This conversation refle...

In this special bonus episode of In Transit , we reflect on men's mental wellness and the importance of creating space for honest conversations about wellbeing, vulnerability, and support. For many men, strength has often been defined through silence, resilience, and the ability to carry burdens without speaking about them. Yet behind that silence are experiences, emotions, pressures, and challeng...

In this episode of In Transit , we reflect on the pursuit of work-life harmony in a world that often celebrates busyness, constant availability, and productivity above all else. For many professionals, the challenge is no longer simply balancing work and life as though they exist in separate spaces. Instead, it is about finding a sustainable rhythm that allows both personal wellbeing and professio...

In this episode of In Transit , we reflect on the role relationships play in shaping our personal and professional journeys. When people hear the word "networking," they often think about events, business cards, LinkedIn connections, and professional introductions. Yet some of the most meaningful opportunities in life emerge not from transactional exchanges, but from genuine relationships built ov...

In this episode of In Transit , we reflect on the quiet but overwhelming pressure many people carry to have life, work, and the future completely figured out. From social media announcements and career milestones to financial pressure, uncertainty, and comparison, adulthood can sometimes feel like a constant race against imagined timelines. While some people are celebrating new beginnings, others...

In this episode of In Transit , we reflect on what it means to build a meaningful and sustainable career in a time where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the world of work. As AI continues to influence industries, workflows, and the skills organisations value, many professionals are navigating both excitement and uncertainty about the future. Questions around relevance, adaptability, c...

In this episode, we explore a question many of us are quietly carrying: How do we prepare for a future that is already unfolding around us? This conversation reflects on the future of work in Africa, not as a distant concept reserved for reports and boardrooms, but as a lived reality shaping how we learn, work, lead, and grow every day. From hybrid work and digital transformation to curiosity, lea...

In this episode of In Transit , we reflect on leadership beyond positions, roles, and formal recognition. Leadership is often associated with titles, authority, and hierarchy, yet some of the most impactful leadership happens in spaces where there is no official designation. It shows up in how we take responsibility, how we influence others, and how we choose to act even when no one is watching. T...

In this episode of In Transit , we reflect on the quiet and often complex reality of starting again. Starting for the first time carries curiosity and openness, but starting again comes with memory, experience, and the weight of expectation. It is shaped by what we have lived through, what we have lost, and what we are still trying to understand. This conversation is deeply personal. It reflects o...

In this episode of In Transit , we arrive at a quiet but important reflection — the work of becoming. Across the season, we have explored identity, mentorship, systems, personal branding, adaptability, wellness, and the many invisible forces that shape our journeys. This final episode brings these threads together and asks: Who are we becoming through it all? Becoming is not a single moment or mil...

In this episode of In Transit , we reflect on adaptability as one of the most important skills for navigating modern careers. The world of work is changing rapidly. Technology evolves, industries shift, and career paths rarely unfold exactly as planned. In this environment, adaptability is no longer just a personal trait. It is a professional capability. This conversation explores what it means to...

In this episode of In Transit , we reflect on what it means to be a woman working within systems that were not always designed with you in mind. How do women navigate power, policy, culture, and expectation in professional spaces? What does it take to succeed without losing yourself? And how do you learn the rules of systems that were never clearly explained? This conversation explores visibility,...

In this episode of In Transit , we reflect on the relationship between wellness, work, and the long game of our lives. What does it mean to build a career you can sustain — not just achieve? How do we pursue ambition without neglecting our bodies, our minds, and our relationships? And what does longevity look like in a culture that celebrates burnout as commitment? This conversation explores welln...

In this episode of In Transit , we explore personal branding beyond visibility, polish, and curated narratives. What does it mean to build a personal brand without turning your life into a performance? How do you show up consistently without feeling like you are constantly “on”? And what happens when authenticity becomes strategy? This conversation reflects on identity, alignment, and integrity in...

In this special mid-season reflection of In Transit , we pause to look back at the journey so far. From identity and becoming, to the quiet power of mentorship and sponsorship, the first five episodes have traced the threads that shape who we are becoming in our work and in ourselves. This conversation connects the dots between where we started and where we are now, reflecting on the themes, lesso...

In this episode of In Transit , we reflect on mentorship and sponsorship as quiet but powerful forces that shape our lives, careers, and sense of belonging. This conversation explores the difference between guidance and advocacy, the role of mentorship at key decision points, and how informal support systems often influence our journeys more than we realise. It also reflects on podcasts and conver...

In this episode of In Transit , I reflect on identity not as something fixed, but as something shaped slowly over time. From early timelines and academic milestones to research conducted during moments of change and crisis, this conversation explores how learning, work, and lived context quietly shape who we become. It is a reflection on timelines that guide us and sometimes constrain us, on growt...

Purpose is often framed as something we need to find, define, or arrive at. But what if purpose is less about what we do, and more about what happens to people when we do what we do? In this episode of In Transit , I reflect on purpose, significance, and impact through lived experience. From my first role as a computer skills teacher to an unexpected digital transformation moment, this conversatio...

At the beginning of the year, new systems, platforms, and processes often become more visible. For students, it’s orientation week. For staff, it’s logging in again, learning what has changed, and finding your footing. In this episode of In Transit , we explore digital equity as a lived, human experience rather than a technical one. Through everyday moments, from navigating a banking app to observ...

In this episode, we kick off In Transit with a personal story about non-linear career paths. The journey to work and self isn’t always straightforward, and clarity often comes in hindsight. Join me as I reflect on my own career journey — full of detours, discomfort, and lessons that only make sense now. This conversation is not about success stories or formulas, but about embracing uncertainty, tr...

In Transit is a reflective podcast created for the in-between moments. The commute to work, the traffic, the pause before the next meeting. Conversations for the journey to work and self. This short intro episode sets the tone for what this space aims to offer: thoughtful conversations that travel with you, create room to reflect, and stay with you beyond the journey. If you’re navigating work, gr...