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Afri Girl Rise Podcast is a weekly podcast that seeks to have conversations about various issues pertinent to women such as: Career, Enterpreneurship, Leadership, Relationships and Wellness, as well as Gender related discussions. The vision is to uplift the African woman and promote gender equality. Hosted by Valarie Waswa, a Kenyan lawyer, social justice advocate, Gender equality advocate and Founder of Village Pillars Empowerment Project (VIPEP) AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST is proudly brought to you by VIPEP. vipep.org ✉ info@vipep.org Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

Valarie Waswa


    • Mar 13, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 30m AVG DURATION
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    Scarcity Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 56:24


    Thank you for listening to AGR Podcast. Follow @agr_podcast_ke, @rache.wambu and @valarie_waswa on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    8 Women we Celebrate this International Women's Day 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 37:22


    Thank you for listening to AGR Podcast. Follow us on Instagram @agr_podcast_ke --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    PART 2: NOT YOUR NORMAL FEMINISM CONVO| IS FEMINISM OVERRATED?| ARE WE NEGLECTING MEN'S RIGHTS|

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 45:52


    Thank you for listening to AGR Podcast. Follow us on Instagram @agr_podcast_ke and on Facebook @AGR Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    PART 1: NOT YOUR NORMAL FEMINISM CONVO II IS FEMINISM OVERRATED? II ARE WE NEGLECTING MEN'S RIGHTS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 36:43


    Thank you for listening to Afri Girl Rise Podcast (AGR Podcast).  Follow us on instagram: @agr_podcast_ke. Follow us on Facebook @ AGR Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    THE HEALING POWER OF MUSIC ON MENSTRUAL Pain |FT MERYL Florence |EP 44

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 26:39


    Thank you for listening to Afri Girl Rise Podcast. Register for Mwanaume wa Power event here: https://iacberlin.zoom.us/meeting/tJcodemrqj0rHd2OQetXdZM4yoy5PjVfip3n/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCrqzkqGdCTsR6ORowqGYjoc-nwiCFcgqcPsy7gFxhXWC6iL-1bZ4J1Jt7Z Listen to this compilation of relaxing music on YouTube to calm your menstrual pain: https://youtu.be/4UC2mlZt8IY. Let us know if music helps reduce your menstrual cramps. We're in this together sis. To give your feedback (fanpinion) drop us a voice message on our Whatsapp Hotline number : +254707059485... LOVE AND LIGHT! COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THE EPISODE. ALL SONGS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND COMPOSERS AND ARE NOT USED FOR ANY PROFIT BY AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    COULD BODY POSITIVITY BE ENCOURAGING UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLES? |FT RACHEL WAMBUI |SEASON 3 EP 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 39:13


    In this episode, we get to have a heart to heart conversation with Rachel Wambui, on whether the notion of body positivity could be encouraging unhealthy lifestyles. Help us improve our content at Afri Girl Rise Podcast by filling this survey: survey:https://surveyheart.com/for/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb To advertise with us (no cost implication), or for any other inquiries, email us at info@vipep.org, Whatsapp us at +254707 059 485 To send us your feedback, share a voice message (fanpinion) to +254707 059 485 Follow Afri Girl Rise Podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise/ Follow me (valarie_waswa) on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa PEACE OUT. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THE EPISODE. ALL SONGS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND COMPOSERS AND ARE NOT USED FOR ANY PROFIT BY AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    COULD SOCIAL MEDIA BE DESTROYING YOUR HEALTH?| FT CHARLOTTE NOAH

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 52:26


    Thank you for listening to Afri Girl Rise Podcast. To register for Mwanaume wa Power (Men of Power) event, click this link: https://iacberlin.zoom.us/meeting/tJcodemrqj0rHd2OQetXdZM4yoy5PjVfip3n/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCrqzkqGdCTsR6ORowqGYjoc-nwiCFcgqcPsy7gFxhXWC6iL-1bZ4J1Jt7Z Help us improve our content at Afri Girl Rise Podcast by filling this survey: survey:https://surveyheart.com/for/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb To advertise with us (no cost implication), or for any other inquiries, email us at info@vipep.org, Whatsapp us at +254707 059 485 To send us your feedback, share a voice message (fanpinion) to +254707 059 485 Follow Afri Girl Rise Podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise/ Follow me (valarie_waswa) on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa PEACE OUT. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THE EPISODE. ALL SONGS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND COMPOSERS AND ARE NOT USED FOR ANY PROFIT BY AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    AFRI GIRL RISE PODVERSARY Q N A & SEASON 3 COOP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 18:58


    Hello everyone! Welcome back to Season 3 of Afri Girl Rise Podcast. This episode gets to give a snippet of what Season 3 will be like, as well Q n A session with our host, Valarie Waswa in celebration of our one year podversary.  You can also check out the video version of this podcast on our instagram page : @afrigirl_rise_podcast. Also, here is the link: Enjoy! Help us improve our content at Afri Girl Rise Podcast by filling this survey: survey:https://surveyheart.com/for/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb To advertise with us (no cost implication), or for any other inquiries, email us at info@vipep.org, Whatsapp us at +254707 059 485 To send us your feedback, share a voice message (fanpinion) to +254707 059 485 Follow Afri Girl Rise Podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise/ Follow me (valarie_waswa) on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa PEACE OUT. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THE EPISODE. ALL SONGS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND COMPOSERS AND ARE NOT USED FOR ANY PROFIT BY AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    SEASON FINALE!!!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 23:19


    Thank you for listening to Afri Girl Rise Podcast. SONGS: Forever Remix by Gyakie ft Omah Lay Bank on it by Burna Boy Today's episode is brought to you by Arigiene Ltd, your home for all hygiene products. More details here: https://arigiene.com/ Follow Arigiene Ltd on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/arigiene_kenya?igshid=1m1k8fkrdvq15 To contact Arigiene Ltd, call them on this number: +254 702 568 978 Help us improve our content at Afri Girl Rise Podcast by filling this survey: survey:https://surveyheart.com/for/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb To advertise with us (no cost implication), or for any other inquiries, email us at info@vipep.org, Whatsapp us at +254707 059 485 To send us your feedback, share a voice message (fanpinion) to +254707 059 485 Follow Afri Girl Rise Podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise/ Follow me (valarie_waswa) on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa PEACE OUT. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THE EPISODE. ALL SONGS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND COMPOSERS AND ARE NOT USED FOR ANY PROFIT BY AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    MY EXPERIENCE WITH A TOXIC BOYFRIEND|FT HAPPY WAFULA| #hearherout series.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 17:37


    Thank you for listening to Afri Girl Rise Podcast. Song: Vhima by Chido Machanzi. Listen to Chido Machanzi music on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/channel/UCVaJBx57V36TiCR1mgoXHKw For the World Agroforestry job, click this link to apply: https://www.worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies. Please help us understand what you'd like to hear by filling this short survey:survey:https://surveyheart.com/for/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb To advertise with us (no cost implication), or for any other inquiries, email us at info@vipep.og, Whatsapp us at: +254707 059 485 To send us your feedback, share a voice message to +254707 059 485 Follow Afri Girl Rise Podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise/ Follow me (valarie_waswa) on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa PEACE OUT. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THE EPISODE. ALL SONGS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND ARE NOT USED FOR ANY PROFIT BY AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    BEST FRIEND EDITION: Q&A WITH JOAN LUNDA AND MERYL FLORENCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 44:46


    Thank you for listening to Afri Girl Rise Podcast. Songs: Bags Groove by Thato Kashe Ndimilona by Thato Kashe Listen to Thato Kashe music on Spotify, iTunes, and all other music platforms, and on Youtube here:https://youtube.com/channel/UCEFYCH9Ep8PCj9tRFCqpqgw Follow @thato_kashe on Instagram. Please help us understand what you'd like to hear by filling this short survey: survey:https://surveyheart.com/for/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb To apply for Africa Business Heroes competition, click this link: https://africabusinessheroes.org/en/the-prize/overview For the data scientist job at Invest Consulting, apply here: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/InventConsultingLimited/743999740439682-data-scientist For the Kilimall job, send an email with your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@kilimall.com To advertise with us (no cost implication), or for any other inquiries, email us at info@vipep.og, Whatsapp us at +254707 059 485 To send us your feedback, share a voice message to +254707 059 485 Follow Afri Girl Rise Podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise/ Follow me (valarie_waswa) on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa PEACE OUT. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THE EPISODE. ALL SONGS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND ARE NOT USED FOR ANY PROFIT BY AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    CAN PLATONIC RELATIONSHIPS WORK?| DO YOU HAVE TO DATE EVERYONE YOU CONNECT WITH?| FT DENNIS MUSYOKA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 59:34


    Thank you for listening to Afri Girl Rise Podcast. Please help us understand what you'd like to hear by filling this short survey: survey:https://surveyheart.com/for/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb  Register for the Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa event here:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainable-entrepreneurship-in-africa-2021-tickets-145972406397?fbclid=IwAR1UN2T-8lZMDMMgsaF_-T62f545FzXLbDBIc0FmXChY9  For the Standard Group job, browse this link: www.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment  For the KCA University job, send your job application to the email: hrjobs@kca.ac.ke  To advertise with us (no cost implication), or for any other inquiries, email us at info@vipep.og, Whatsapp us at: +254707 059 485 To send us your feedback, share a voice message to +254707 059 485  Follow Afri Girl Rise Podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise/  Follow me (valarie_waswa) on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa  Watch "Single by 30" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ywCZXZtBc&list=PLmYi5FhSDA5eCBhCw8oUWM-9R6s9SmlPR  PEACE OUT. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THE EPISODE. ALL SONGS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND ARE NOT USED FOR ANY PROFIT BY AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    WHAT WOMEN WANT| WE FINALLY KNOW WHAT TO ORDER AT THE RESTAURANT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 54:04


    This episode is brought to you by Beau Nour, your home of customized wear and accessories.  Follow them on instagram here: https://instagram.com/beau_nour.ke?igshid=pua055npn4wk  For more information, contact :254788464659 or marketing@bncustoms.co.ke.  Follow Afri Girl Rise Podcast on instagram here:https://instagram.com/afrigirl_rise_podcast?igshid=17or03o6fw3ud.  AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST WHATSAPP NUMBER: 254707059485 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 3:36


    Contact us on: Whatsapp: +254707059485. Email us: info@vipep.org. Dm us on instagram: @afrigirl_rise_podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    DON'T PEOPLE OWE US ANYTHING, REALLY?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 24:05


    Please help us understand you better by filling this short survey:https://surveyheart.com/for/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb  I'd REEEAALLYYY REALLY love to know your thoughts on this topic.  Feel free to live us a voice message on our Whatsapp Hotline number: +254707 059 485 Follow us on Instagram: @afrigirl_rise: https://www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise/  Follow me on Instagram: @valarie_waswa: https://www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa Feel free to give your suggestions, thoughts, etc on our Whatsapp number above. PEACE OUT. STAY SAFE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    2021 WOMENS DAY GIRLBOSS PLAYLIST

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 67:51


    See this as our love language to all the amazing women out there, especially Afri Girl Rise Podcast fam. This is brought to you by VILLAGE PILLARS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT in celebration of International Women's Day 2021. #internationalwomensday #choosetochallenge Featured songs (not in the order of how they appear) 1. Fifth Harmony - Boss 2. Beyonce - Me, Myself and I 3. Sauti Sol - Melanin 4. VEDO - You Got it. 5. Kizz Daniel - Nesesari. 6. ENNY- Peng Black Girls Remix 7. Teni - Billionaire. 8. Sauti Sol - My Everything ft Inida Arie. 9. Tanzanian Women All Stars - Superwoman 10. Ciara - Level Up 11. Hannah Montana - Ordinary Girl 12. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love of All 13. Tatiana Manaois - Like You 14. Tiwa Savage - Attention 15. Beyonce, SAINt JHN and Wizkid - Brown Skin Girl --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    SHOULD YOUR FRIENDS SUPPORT YOU? |FRIENDSHIP HEARTBREAKS, & MUCH MORE| FT MERCY CHELANGAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 33:15


    Thanks for listening to Afri Girl Rise Podcast. Please help us understand you better by filling this short survey:https://surveyheart.com/for/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb Follow our podcast on Instagram @afrigirl_rise: https://www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise/ Follow valarie_waswa on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa PEACE OUT. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THE EPISODE. ALL SONGS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND ARE NOT USED FOR ANY PROFIT BY AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    SO YOU WANNA CHANGE YOUR CAREER? HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW| FT SUSAN KIAMBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 25:33


    Please fill in the podcast survey so we can get to know you more

    RUNNING A SHEA BUTTER COMPANY ALONGSIDE A FULL TIME JOB

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 23:47


    Help us understand you better to create more relevant content by filling this podcast survey: https://surveyheart.com/form/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb Follow Awali Shea Butter on instagram here: https://instagram.com/awali_shea_butter?igshid=5btwfnv02p9j. About certifications: "For the Certification it depends for Awali we sell organic and this we only have ECOCERT for organic certification. A business will need to find out what certification they require in their industry of practice.". Resources to learn online about starting and running a skincare company: https://formulabotanica.com/. Follow me on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa/. Follow our podcast on instagram @afrigirl_rise: https://www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise/ Please do not forget to screenshot this podcast and tell us what your biggest take away for this podcast is. As usual, LOVE AND LIGHT FAM ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    RHUMBA NIGHTS, KISS FM & MY LOVE FOR PODCASTING|AFRICA PODCAST DAY EDITION

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 30:18


    Help us understand you better to create more relevant content by filling this podcast survey: https://surveyheart.com/form/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb. This is a bonus episode to celebrate Africa Podcast Day which is usually every 12th of February. I get to share how my love for podcasting dates back to when I was 12 years. I also get to talk about: First, there are amazing music jams to help us celebrate this amazing day | Lessons learnt from podcasting| Favorite Podcasts: Surviving Nairobi: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iNTcyNGIwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz&ep=14. The 2030 Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kM2Y0MjFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz&ep=14. 1000 African Voices:https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2t1dW5nYW5hMTAwMC9mZWVkLnhtbA&ep=14 Those African Chiqs: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3Rob3NlYWZyaWNhbmNoaWNrcy5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw&ep=14 | Myths I had about podcasting| Vision for Afri Girl Rise Podcast | As usual fam, LOVE AND LIGHT. Follow us on ig: https://www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise Follow me on ig:https://www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa/. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER : I do not own any music used in the podcast, they belong to the original composers and producers. This episode is not for profit, only to celebrate Africa Podcast Day. Song 1: Teni ft Davido- For You. Song 2: Elaine - You're the One. Song 3: Teni - Case (Remix) Dusmach Afro. #africapodcastday #africanpodcast #africapodcastfest --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    A STRONG MAN WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY MY POLITICAL POSITION|YOUTH GOVERNOR, KITUI COUNTY

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 24:41


    Help us understand you better to create more relevant content by filling this podcast survey: https://surveyheart.com/form/602bd21b0266e86d53aad3fb Helloooooo, fam! So sorry for the late posting. This podcast should've been out yesterday. This week, I get to have a chat with Ilse Kithembe, Youth Governor, KITUI County and she gets to be raw and honest about what it's like being a young woman in politics in Kenya. Check it out and do tell us what you think, by screenshoting this convo and tagging us on ig @afrigirl_rise. As usual, LOVE AND LIGHT FAM❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    TOXIC CHILDHOOD BACKGROUND, NEGATIVE SELF IMAGE AND HEALING|FT WINNIE SALOME|#hearherout series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 27:17


    This is the first episode of #hearherout series, where women get to share a monologue of their story to uplift other women. This week, Winnie Salome from Kenya gets to share her childhood story, how it extremely affected her negative self image, and how that in turn affected her overall wellbeing, and eventually how she got to heal out of it. Screenshot this conversation and tag us on instagram @afrigirl_rise, and tell us what has been your biggest negative self belief and how were you able or are you planning to heal from it. Also, if you'd like to share your monologue story, contact us via email : info@vipep.org for further guidelines on how to send the audio. As always, LOVE AND LIGHT FAM❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    TIPS AND TRICKS FOR UPCOMING LAWYERS|FT LILIAN OLIVIA ORERO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 18:42


    Are you aspiring to pursue law as an undergraduate? Are you in law school and would like to scale up your career? Have you just completed campus studies and are trying to figure out what to do next with yourself and your career, then this, my friend, is the podcast for you. Feel free to engage with us via Instagram @afrigirl_rise: https://www.instagram.com/afrigirl_rise/ And @valarie_waswa: https://www.instagram.com/valarie_waswa/ Screenshot this podcast, tag us and tell us what is your biggest take away. LOVE AND LIGHT! ❤️❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    BELATED SEASONS GREETINGS!! (AND WHY YOU ARE HEARING THIS IN JAN 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 7:42


    HAPPY NEW YEAR PODCAST FAM! More details on the episode

    WOMEN'S STRUGGLES!|AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST|SEASON #2 EPISODE #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 37:49


    In this episode, I am joined by my fellow learned friend and very good friend, Lucia Ngugi as we share some of the struggles women go through. Feel free to share some of the struggles you go through via voice message to our whatsapp number : +254707059485. If you would love to support our podcast, we really appreciate it, kindly reach out to us on info@vipep.org for bank details. Follow our socials @valarie_waswa and @afrigirl_rise on ig. Love and light!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    SEASONE FINALE!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 4:29


    This is the final episode of Season 1. It's an appreciation episode, an episode where I recap what we've been discussing in the previous episodes and giving notice on the various improvements we will be implementing in the coming episodes. Tune in for Season 2!!!Follow us on instagram here :https://instagram.com/afrigirl_rise?igshid=1o2h3smgeodgk. For any further enquires email us at: info@vipep.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    Tshengi Ndlovu on Empowering Women in International Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 30:58


    In this episode, I get to have a great discussion with Tshengi Ndlovu from Zimbabwe, a Customs and Trade consultant and Founder of Organization of Women in International Trade, Zimbabwe Chapter. Check out the episode to find out more on the same topic. To find out more about the "Making the African Continental Free Trade Area Work", check out the website uneca.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    Carolyn Seaman on Empowering Girls through Film Making and Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 41:04


    I get to have a chat with Ms Carolyn Seaman from Nigeria, Founder and Creative Director of Girls Voices Initiative on the various programs run in the organization to empower girls through film making and tech. Check out the episode to find out more on how films and tech skills such as coding go a long way in impacting and improving the lives of thousands of girls in Nigeria. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    Cindy Adem on The Future of Work in the light of COVID 19 Revolution and Digital Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 43:43


    In this episode, I get to have a very insightful discussion with Cindy Adem from Kenya, an Advocate of the High Court, award winner of several awards and fellowships, and Founder of Village2Nation, a company that provides digital and logical solutions to individuals to help them leverage their business, hobbies, side hustles, talents, and personal brand. Do check the episode out and you will truly be inspired. P. S: Sorry I've published this after the final webinar series she was holding was completed. Check out her website: www.village2nation.com for further updates. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    Towera Msisia on Gender Inequality at Work Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 22:54


    In this episode, I get to have a chat with Towera Misisa from Malawi, a young feminist, Member at International Youth Alliance for Family Planning and Gender Advocate at Gender Justice Unit and Young Feminist Network on the various forms of gender inequality at work places and what can be done to remedy the situation --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    DISABILITY IS NOT INABILITY

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 31:22


    In this episode, I get to have a chat with these great changemakers, Vilda Atieno, Social works student and Disability Rights Advocate, and Johnkeen Otieno, a Disability Rights advocate and volunteer at Plan International, Chesire Foundation and several other youth organizations speak about rights persons with disabilities. Our main focus in on the various issues that girls and women with disabilities face, and the effecr of COVID 19 on Person with Disabilities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    Abortion and Planned Parenthood- with Paulina Hambata and Danai Chirawu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 30:15


    This podcast is a conversation from a legal and medical perspective on abortion and the other forms of family planning, challenges faced and what can be done to improve access to family planning methods. We also get to have conversations about pro life and pro choice views on abortion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    Is Peace the Absence of Conflict? with Ambassador Karabo Mokgonyana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 25:31


    In this episode I get to have a discussion with the AU Ambassador of Peace in Southern Africa on what exactly it means to say that a country, a family or a community is peaceful, and what actions can be taken, especially during COVID 19 to enhance peace amongst ourselves. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    Podcasting in my Native Language ( Kibukusu)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 5:51


    This is an unscripted, unedited podcast which is a challenge for African podcasters to record a podcast in their native language. So I did this one in Kibukusu, which is the language the tribe I come from speaks. Let me know what you guys think. Life is never serious, a good laugh is good for the heart

    Is Your Mental Health in Check?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 33:05


    We are always talking about our physical health, Reproductive health, striving so hard to make sure that we are healthy; but how often do we give attention to our mental health, which equally matters as well? In this episode we discuss with Lerato Solomon from South Africa, Founder of Mental Health Matters with Lerato, as she shares her personal journey struggling with depression, and how she overcame it and decided to help other people undergoing depression and mental illness seek help. Tune in, grab a drink and enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    Analysis of the Reproductive Health Bill Kenya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 11:53


    This episode seeks to analyse some of the key provisions of the Reproductive Health Bill Kenya, introduced by Senator Susan Kihika, in seeking to address the many assumptions about the bill. Your views are very much welcome. You can send your feedback in form of a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    BODYSHAMING

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 25:09


    You need to have a small waist. Wait, small, but not too small. You need to have a good bum, oh and your breast should be proportional to you bum. Hold on, not like that. How about your legs, you should have long sexy legs. Your forehead is too big. You are too big, too sexy, too small. Till when!!! Every body size is amazing just as it is!!! And that's what we will be discussing in this episode with Hope Malesedi Shabangu, upcoming TV personality and International Commisioner of Girl Guides Society in South Africa. Do share your views on the same! Enjoy!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    Women in Leadership: First and Youngest Female King in Nigeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 34:34


    I get to talk to Tinaude Adeyujigbe, the regent of Iboropa regime, Nigeria, as she shares her leadership journey, the struggles, how she overcame them and what her role entails. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    Role of Women in Leadership and Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 18:03


    This week, I get to feature Hon. Winfred Asiko Abuti, Chairperson of Youths and BBI, Political Activist and political aspirant. She shares about what it is like to be a woman in a male dominated field-politics, and why we should have more women in governance. Find out more on the podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    How to Manage Personal Finances: Insights from a Banker and Expert Financial Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 30:50


    This week I get to feature Norah Chanda Kalalukah, from Zambia, a Banker with 20+ years of experience and an expert financial coach. She talks about the importance of proper management of personal finances and the need for African women to be more involved in managing and planning finances at home. https://calendly.com/norahkalaluka web.facebook.com/norah.kalaluka.5 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    International Day of an African Child : A Chat with African Women and Child Rights Enthusiasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 34:09


    This is a bonus episode organized in commemoration of the International Day of an African Child that was on the 16th of June. I get to have the chat with Panom Nien, Founder of Save the Girl Org South Sudan, Adigun Oludolapo, Founder of Diary of an African Child, Nigeria, Rossence Paradza, Human Rights Advocate, Zimbabwe and Stephanie Kusa, Founder of Kakamega Social Justice Center, Kenya. We get to discuss the different issues affecting the African girlchild, and share experiences of what it was like growing up in Africa as a child. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    How to do International Business and Importation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 38:16


    In this episode, we get to have an eye opening conversation with Olalonpe from Nigeria, a Law Student and Founder of House of Lonpe, an Importation company that imports goods from Dubai, China and Turkey to resell them in Nigeria. We get to discuss how to remodel our business for Post COVID 19,how to start importation business with minimum capital and the nitty gritties of importation business. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    It's High Time Africans Supported "Made in Africa" products--with Evaline Macua.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 46:18


    In this episode we have a very profound conversation with Evaline Macua, from Kenya, CEO of Swift Apparel, a cloth line, CEO of Elleveliving Interior Decor Company and an infant skincare company. We get to discuss what it is like to be a female manufacturer in Africa, how she changed her career from International Relations and Foreign Policy to Enterpreneurship and how following her passion transformed her life. https://instagram.com/macuaevaline?igshid=4712zgejllxh https://evelynmacua74.wixsite.com/evie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    Women Empowerment? What exactly does that mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 16:50


    Is it telling women that they don't need men? Is is telling women that men are trash? Is it telling women that they are better than men? Let's find out!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrigirlrise/support

    AFRI GIRL RISE PODCAST (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 0:50


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