Young Professional: Africa Edition
Jonathan Ruwanika and Shaneil Moodley seek to tackle issues facing young professionals in an African context via shared experiences and story telling. They also use their collective African and professional networks as a pipeline for guests on the show.
Episodes
69 episodes
"From Corporate to Coaching: A Career Story of Transformation and Growth"
In our latest episode, we're thrilled to feature Sandra Munyoro who is the founder of Sandra Munyoro Coaching & Consultancy. She is a Business and Career Transformation Coach who specialises in personal and professional development fo...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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38:09
Reporting the Truth: A Journalist’s Insight into the Cost of Disinformation
In our latest episode, we're thrilled to feature David Mono Danga a South Sudanese multimedia Investigative Journalist, Editor, Writer, the CEO and founder of The Insider, an investigative news site in South Sudan. 🌟 David bri...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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37:07
Mic'd up and making a difference
In this episode, we introduce Passmore Ndlovu a multimedia journalist currently working with the Voice of America (Zimbabwe Service). In 2019, he was awarded the Mandela Washington Fellowship by the U.S Department of State and was a visiting fe...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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26:43
Beyond Labels: Exploring a Neurodiverse World with Kate Wardle
🧠 In our latest episode, we're thrilled to feature Kate Wardle, a distinguished neurodiversity in business speaker and the Learning and Development Lead at Neurodiversity in Business.🌟 Kate brings a wealth of expertise and personal expe...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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32:09
Catalysts of Compassion: Unveiling the Power of Volunteering
Embark on an inspiring journey into volunteering and community leadership in our latest episode, featuring the remarkable Wame Semele—a true force driving positive change.🔍 Meet Wame Semele:✅ Accomplished Risk Management Professiona...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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32:16
Unlocking Professional Success: Janine Ahlers on Mastering Feedback
🚀 Elevate Your Feedback Game! 🚀Embark on a journey into the world of impactful feedback with our latest episode featuring Janine Ahlers – a true force in leadership, coaching, and academia!🔍 Meet Janine Ahlers:✅ Certified Pr...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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30:40
Behind the Scenes: How We Scored Our Dream Jobs
Embark on a career journey with Jonathan and Shaneil, your hosts and fellow career navigators. Join them as they unveil the secrets, challenges, and triumphs of landing their new roles. In this episode, dive deep into the nuances of the job sea...
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Season 4
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29:48
Navigating Agile: Chronicles of a Scrum Master’s Journey to Excellence
In this episode, we introduce Elizabeth, an inspiring Scrum Master and visionary leader, whose journey in digital product development is shaped by the dynamic fusion of Scrum, Design Thinking, and Lean Startup principles. Learn how her career t...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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28:07
Pause 1: Introducing our Guest Host for Season 4 - Annah Ruwanika Mashonganyika
Introducing our Guest Host for Season 4! Annah is an accomplished Inclusive Communications and Culture Expert, currently serving as a manager at a world-leading logistics company. In 2019, Annah was selected for the prestigio...
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Season 4
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9:34
Shaping Tomorrow: Insights from Alex Pryor on Emerging Tech
"In this engaging episode, we sit down with Alex Pryor, a distinguished author, tech speaker, and corporate innovator currently leading Digital Innovation at one of Africa’s largest IT companies. With her expert insights, Alex demystifies compl...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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38:12
The intersection of development and technology with Chiara Kunnie
Chiara Kunnie is a social impact practitioner in the tech for good space. She started her career in investment banking before pivoting to a career at the intersection of development and technology.She has a Bachelor of Business Science i...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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33:43
Rumbi Mtsambiwa on working in African Tech
In today's episode, we speak to Rumbi Mtsambiwa , a deputy regional implementation manager at a leading global social enterprise that improves lives via mobile technologies. Rumbi also hosts the 55 spaces podcast a women empowerment ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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33:20
The Moshal Foundation Scholarship Series: A retrospect from an alumnus
In today's episode, we speak to Belardina Zunguza. Belardina is an alumni student of the Moshal foundation and currently works as a business development manager for Unilever. She joined Unilever on their young leader's program and had the oppor...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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22:00
The Moshal Foundation Scholarship Series: A Third Years Perspective (2/3)
In today's episode we chat to Lwando Melamane. Lwando Melamane was raised by his mother in a township called Masiphumelele in FishHoek. Despite growing up in challenging circumstances, he managed to rise above the odds and matriculate from Masi...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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25:49
The Moshal Foundation Scholarship Series: A First Years Perspective (1/3)
In today's episode, we chat with Israa Devraj. Israa will form part 1 of 3 of our coverage of the Moshal scholarship. A scholarship funded by South African philanthropist, Martin Moshal. The role of the scholarship is to support highly...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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23:52
Passion, Purpose, and Service.
On the show today we have Fidelis Bonaventure Uzoma and Annah Ruwanika.Annah is a marketing and communications professional with experience in the Financial Services sector. She holds a master’s degree and a postgraduate diploma in Mark...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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45:54
Catalyzing Change: Vincent Maposa's Vision for Harnessing Renewable Energy in Africa
In today's episode, we chat with Vincent Maposa. Vincent is the CEO and Founder of Wetility. Wetility is a solar energy technology company focusing on rooftop solar under one Megawatt in South Africa with links to other parts of Southern Africa...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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35:05
A chat with an Actuary
In today's episode, we chat with Gerald Maveve. Gerald is currently the Head of Strategy at one of the biggest insurance companies in Africa. He is a fully qualified actuary and completed all his board exams by the age of 25.He holds a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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37:23
How tough is it to immigrate from Africa?
Jerusha Meldrum is a senior people advisor for one of the biggest professional services firms in the world. Jerusha started out her career in Human Resources in her home country of South Africa. She has a bachelors degree in social ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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34:45
The Curious Case of Kodak
In today's episode, Jonathan and Shaneil unpack the demise of Kodak and the lessons we can learn.
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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19:40
Ep 05 - 07 Unpacked
Jonathan and Shaneil unpack Episodes 5, 6 and 7 offering their insights and lessons they extracted.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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13:54
Life in Medicine
In today's episode, we chat to Dr. Shaheem de Vries, a medical doctor with nearly 18-years of experience in prehospital Emergency Care. As both the Chief Executive Officer (2013 – current) and the medical director of the Western Cape Government...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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43:57
Dedicating your life to making an impact
In todays episode, we chat to Natania Botha. Proudly rooted in her home country of South Africa, Natania Botha is a passionateenvironmental and social change activist.Natania currently serves as the Content Development ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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33:51
Maia Matshikiza on Embracing the Non-Linear Career Journey
In today's episode, we chat with Maia Matshikiza. The Chief Network Officer at Africa's foremost institution for training young African leaders.Maia has had a fruitful career working in management and operations consulting, engaging cor...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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35:56