SheCentre: The Female Podcast

Reachel Anita built a podcast, a community, and a movement, all from a place of joy. As founder and host of the Rareview Podcast , Reachel has created one of East Africa's most beloved spaces for women to connect, laugh, and grow. In this episode, she shares how she went from writing poems as a child to hosting community events and crafting thoughtful gifts that celebrate motherhood, and why she's...

Most women living with obstetric fistula suffer in silence, stigmatised and unseen. Joan Kabayambi has spent over 16 years changing that. As the founder of HAFSO-U, she has dedicated her career to fighting obstetric fistula, restoring dignity, and reintegrating women back into their communities through advocacy, treatment access, and grassroots action. In this episode, Joan breaks down what obstet...

From the age of 12, Judith Akite 's body was telling her something was wrong. For years, nobody listened. She was told the pain was normal. That heavy bleeding was just part of being a woman. That she should push through. And she did — until a diagnosis of multiple fibroids, blocked tubes, and PCOS forced her to stop and fight for her own body in ways no one had prepared her for. What followed was...

Most women’s trauma in Africa remains invisible until you hear a story like Aleti Crystal’s. Aleti grew up in a home filled with violence, betrayal, and abandonment. The systems meant to protect her failed. The community around her stayed silent. And like millions of women across East Africa, she was left to navigate the aftermath of childhood trauma almost entirely alone. This is her unfiltered s...

What does it actually take to shift gender norms in East Africa — without a big budget, a large team, or waiting for systemic change? In this episode, the host Resty sits down with Martha Kibwana , a Tanzanian gender equality advocate and co-founder of multiple youth-centred initiatives, to talk about what real, grassroots change looks like on the ground. Martha shares how she builds self-confiden...

Most young Africans are sitting back, waiting for their big break, while opportunities pass them by every day. What if the secret to success, influence, and purpose isn't luck but something you can control? Linda Musiime , a trailblazing author, speaker, and advocate for self-discovery, reveals how to harness your gifts and turn small beginnings into big breakthroughs, without waiting for privileg...

What does it really take to raise children far from home — with no village, no familiar system, and no roadmap? Dorian knows. A mother of four, and a Nalongo — a twin mom — she left Uganda for Germany and found herself managing twin babies at just 26, facing high-risk pregnancies alone in foreign hospitals, and stepping into a parenting culture that looked nothing like the one she was raised in. I...

Why does SHE Centre exist? In this episode of the SHE Centre Podcast, we begin answering that question through real stories from real women. Angela Lukumay ’s story is one of resilience, faith, and the quiet determination that can change the course of a life. Abandoned by her mother at just one month old and raised by her grandparents in Tanzania, Angela grew up helping with livestock, household c...

In this deeply personal episode, the host, founder and CEO of the SHE Centre Platform shares the story behind the movement she was destined to lead. From growing up with a single mom and being raised by strong women in her family, to navigating the challenges of boarding school, she reveals how every experience shaped her purpose: empowering women in East Africa. Join her as she reflects on the in...

Send us a text In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Brenda Nanjovu —a makeup artist, cosmetologist, beautician, and esthetician—whose journey into the beauty industry is anything but traditional. Brenda once dreamed of becoming a lawyer and even studied industrial psychology, but after facing career frustrations in the corporate world, she discovered her true passion in makeup and skincare....

Send us a text Born Daniella Love Odongo in Uganda and raised in Germany, Nyla Tiara Love always knew music was her heartbeat. But the road to living her purpose was far from straight. After pursuing a degree in Biochemistry, battling ADHD, depression, and the weight of Eurocentric beauty standards, she walked away from the life she thought she “should” live—and chose instead the one she was creat...

Send us a text In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Joyce Nakato, a social worker and passionate advocate, as well as Team Leader at the Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health Forum . As Co-Chair of Girls Not Brides Uganda and Chairperson of the Power to Youth Program, Joyce shares how her humble upbringing has shaped her fearless commitment to empowering young people, especially girls. From c...

Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with award-winning mental health advocate, lawyer, and author Auma Rita, founder of Heart to Heart Spaces . Rita vulnerably shares her deeply personal journey through mental illness—from diagnosis and suicide ideation to healing and hope. She opens up about being diagnosed with four extreme mental illnesses in 2019 and how that moment gave her t...

Send us a text Award-winning Ugandan filmmaker, actress, and storyteller Esteri Tebandeke takes us on a journey from dancing on the stage of Uganda’s National Theatre to starring in international films like Queen of Katwe, proving that storytelling has always lived in her bones. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares how childhood dreams, shaped by a blended family and early exposure to Africa...

Send us a text In this episode, we hear from Gertrude Atuhaire, also known as Scarlet, a commerce student, entrepreneur, and woman of faith. She opens up about her journey from chasing the party life to discovering her purpose in empowering others and building Sami Beauty, a skincare brand born out of her battle with acne. Through setbacks, self-teaching, and spiritual growth, Scarlet transformed...

Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with Laura Kagame , a visionary in the hospitality and travel industry, and the founder of Travel Neza , Acacia Group Hotels, and the mental wellness initiative Tuza . Laura opens up about her remarkable journey—from building a successful business empire to facing an internal crisis during the pandemic that led her to confront anxiety, burnout,...

Send us a text When Brenda moved to China with her husband and two young children, she was thrown into a whirlwind of cultural change, a demanding 9–5 job, and the intense responsibilities of motherhood. Burnt out and expecting another child, she made the brave decision to quit her job — a choice that led her into a season of unexpected purpose. In this inspiring episode, Brenda opens up about: 🔹...

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of the SheCentre Podcast, I sit down with Maritza — a spoken word artist, performer, media personality, digital creator, and co-founder of Kwanza UG — to explore how purpose often unfolds through unexpected seasons. Maritza opens up about quitting law school after one semester, only to return later on her own terms. Though she never pursued a legal career,...

Send us a text In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Tusiime Mercy, an aspiring politician and entrepreneur from Mbarara City, Uganda, who is boldly stepping into what she believes is her purpose: servant leadership. Mercy is running for the position of Female Youth Councilor, driven by her deep understanding of the challenges that young women face and her lifelong desire to be a voice for the v...

Send us a text This Mother’s Day, we honor not just the title of Mother, but the sacred journey toward it—whether it’s walked with ease, through loss, or in silence. In this heartfelt episode, Phionah Nannozi Ngoga, founder and director of Rainbow Hearts Foundation —an NGO born from pain, resilience, and unwavering purpose- opens up about her deeply personal journey through fertility challenges, I...

Send us a text In this deeply personal and raw episode, host Resty Kansiime Agaba opens her heart about experiencing the loss of a loved one while walking in her purpose and building her vision. As a mum, wife, daughter, Christian, host, and product developer, she reflects on how grief has reshaped her everyday life, her faith, and her understanding of purpose. Through honest storytelling, Resty i...

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of SheCentre: The Female Podcast, Ainembabazi Shillah Blessed shares her journey of resilience, faith, and purpose. Once a teenage mother with a dream of becoming a news anchor, Shillah transformed life’s challenges into stepping stones toward success. A fateful dream saved her from a decision she’d later regret, steering her toward a path of empowerment an...

Send us a text Is purpose something we plan, or is it a divine path already set for us? In this inspiring episode, award-winning actress, producer, and director Eleanor Nabwiso shares her journey of discovering and living in her purpose. From her early days as a passionate schoolgirl eager to take center stage to becoming a household name in Uganda’s film industry, Eleanor takes us through the hig...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of SheCentre: The Female Podcast , we sit down with Moreen Amoding , a trailblazing social worker, former professional basketball player, and the visionary behind EduAid Africa . From representing Uganda on the basketball court to transforming communities through education, Moreen’s journey is one of resilience, purpose, and empowerment. Moreen opens up abou...

Send us a text How do you turn personal pain into powerful change? In this episode, we sit down with Gloria Nabunnya, a survivor, activist, and advocate fighting to end childhood sexual violence in Uganda. From her early days studying Women & Gender Studies to becoming a researcher and social change leader, Gloria shares how she found her purpose in breaking cycles of abuse and creating safe s...