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Valid Dreams is a forum where we learn from the experiences of others on how to win in life. We encourage each other to dream big and achieve these big dreams.

Faith Ayida


    • Jan 15, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 48 EPISODES


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    2022 HIGHLIGHTS, 2023 HOPES

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 23:48


    Happy New Year Valid Dreamers!Let's kick off the year with a recap of our 2022 highlights and hopes for 2023!Join Brenda and I on today's episode.

    WORKING HARD or SMART - Faith & Brenda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 18:08


    Hey DreamTeam,Brenda and I are back and today we are talking about the concept of working smart and working hard.

    Business is a skill! - Arch Stephen Ochola (Part 2)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 27:15


    Hello Dream team!!! Arch Stephen Ochola  is back to share his nuggets of expertise in running a business.He is a renown professional Architect and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience and the proprietor of DayBreak Group. We continue our chat on running and growing a business, some of the challenges an entrepreneur should expect on the journey.Look out for the fun question at the end...Listen, Like and Share....!

    Business is a skill! - Arch Stephen Ochola (Part 1)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 25:47


    Hello Dream team!!! It's been a long minute....so we shall kick off this season with money vibes! Today I am joined by Stephen Ochola a renown professional Architect and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience. He is the proprietor of DayBreak Group and we are chatting about running and growing a business including work culture and stress management. Look out for the fun question at the end...Listen, Like and Share....!

    AFRIKA RESET! The Inspire Synergy with Benjamin Makyeli

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 26:08


    Inspiration awaits you at the #InspireConf2022.  The conference kicked off on August 8th and will run till the 13th from 7 - 9:30 Pm (E.A.T) daily.  #Afrika'sReset#InspireConf2022. Register Now: https://InspireConf22.eventbrite.com.

    Running a Family Business - Mrs Priscilla M Serukka

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 22:43


    On today's episode I am joined by Mrs Priscilla M Serukka who has a midas touch with money. She has run a number of businesses, burned her fingers and also reaped bounty from them as well. Join us as we talk about running a family business, its perks and challenges.Listen to the end for her fun question

    The Bead Empress - Barbra M. Tusiime

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 23:45


    On today's episode, we are joined by Barbra who started her beading business as a solution to her need for specific jewelry for herself.

    Boundaries - Faith & Brenda

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 17:26


    Brenda and I are back with another episode of Step Up! This week we are talking about boundaries in the work space.

    The Question of Purpose - Pt 2 ( Paul Luguza)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 26:35


    I am back with Paul in Part 2 of The Question of Purpose!

    Step up 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 8:38


    Barefooted in office!

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later May 30, 2022 13:37


    Hellllooo Dream_Team! I'm back with Ms Brenda from Eaglelite Associates. Today we are talking about what we do with ourselves when we're burned out from the 8-5 engagements yet we still have work to do.!!!!

    The Question of Purpose - Part 1 (Paul Luguza)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 30, 2022 27:20


    In today's episode, Paul and I discuss the unnerving question of purpose!!!!! Why sweat it anyway? What happened to YOLO? Is it ever too late? and more questions relating to purpose. Listen in, share and subscribe!

    Your best year yet - Step Up 1

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later May 18, 2022 15:03


    This is the first of a series of conversations I have had with Ms. Brenda, yes The_Brenda of Eaglelite Associates. In this episode, we review our resolutions and how far we have come in making this the best year yet for us. 

    We are living in the future! - Maritza [Unconventional Jobs]

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 33:35


    In today's episode Maritza aka MamaKLA chats with me on Unconventional Jobs, what the future holds and how we can create an enabling environment for these. Maritza is a media personality who has worked in broadcasting for seven years to-date. Listen in and share your thoughts ......! How can we create an enabling environment for the jobs of the future?

    It's never just about the money - Patience Namwanje

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 22:36


    Patience is back to tell us more about raising money for a start up business. She took about 5 years to raise the capital she needed to start her business, how long is it taking you to raise the capital you need? Are you patient enough to wait or you are just fine starting with the little you have for now? Listen in...

    I subscribe to starting BIG! - Patience Namwanje

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 24:36


    Join me  as I catch up with Ms Patience  Namwanje who subscribes to "Starting BIG!" She has a grand appetite for risk and yet a load of patience to temper it. Pesh is a Law student, owns a fashion store in Kisementi and does a host of other roles that altogether keep her fully engaged. 

    Nutrition and Wellness - Edith Mukantwari

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 29:43


    Are you out there wondering how to burn the tonnes of calories loaded during the lockdown? Or are you getting ready for a medical procedure and not sure what diet plan to get onto? How about the special diet recommended just to stay healthy and well? Of course we won't forget the underweight who are trying to add weight...? Listen in as Edith takes us through her journey of Nutrition and now Food processing for special needs diets.

    Fully graced! - Corazone Onena [Movers Pt 5]

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 19:48


    Today I am joined by yet another great woman! Ms. Corazone (or just Ms. Cora like she says...) is more than just the ball of sunshine she effortlessly radiates. She's humorous and has a streak of perfectionism especially when it comes to her craft! Cora's strong singing voice has placed her on stages most singers only hope to stand on. She's recently put together an album, FULLY GRACED! and this is the subject of our conversation today. Join me in welcoming the songbird, Ms Corazone Aquino Onena......

    The "need for extra grace" toward women in career. (Discussion) - [Movers Pt 4]

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 19:45


    This month we have had conversations with Women who are making big strides in their career, sitting in "big" chairs, we've been with those who wear heels in the boardroom! From their stories, I learnt a number of things but I also got triggered to have this discussion on whether there is still need for the extra grace accorded to the girl child/ women in career. Is it still needed? How is it affecting the girl child with regards to their positioning for or in career?

    I am the President's PA - Juliet Adong [Movers Pt 3]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 47:32


    Meet the powerhouse - Juliet! who prides herself in her ability to get whatever job she interviews for! She is a secretary, a role she's worked towards since she was a child!

    My name is my brand - Jemimmah S. Aupata [Movers Pt 2]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 40:05


    This week's mover enjoys sales, is very competitive, and does not take NO for an answer. The busier she is, the more fulfilled she feels. Join us as we get to know more about her journey to the top!

    I am the President's PA - Juliet Adong [Movers Pt 3]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 47:32


    Meet the powerhouse - Juliet! who prides herself in her ability to get whatever job she interviews for! She is a secretary, a role she's worked towards since she was a child!

    My name is my brand - Jemimmah S. Aupata [Movers Pt 2]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 40:05


    This week's mover enjoys sales, is very competitive, and does not take NO for an answer. The busier she is, the more fulfilled she feels. Join us as we get to know more about her journey to the top!

    I just love working - Irene Luguza [Movers Pt 1]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 22:35


    Irene is your typical busy body whose life would surely crumble if she didn't have work or somethings, yes things to wake up to. She enjoys a great challenge and is fulfilled in slaying her giants. As a certified Quantity Surveyor, Irene has made and is still making great strides in her profession. 

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    I excel at anything I do - Allan Kakinda [Multipassionate Part 4]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 35:10


    Allan is back with gems of knowledge including a new term you should catch in the episode. Are you a Multipassionate individual, be sure to check your excellence rating while you juggle the many tasks...

    There's more time outside the “8-5” - Elijah Enyimu

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 37:32


    Today I'm joined by the hilarious Counsel Elijah who shares his journey to the bar while still engaging in his passions. 

    I had no room for giving up! [Multipassionate Part 2]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 43:31


    Join me today as Dr Tadeo shares how he has juggled songwriting, production, family, missions, with medical practice. He believes there is no room for giving up! 

    I want to be Everything!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 18:52


    Do you remember what you answered when asked what you wanted to be when you grew up? Well, I wanted to be a dancer! Later on, I wanted to be a doctor... This month we're chatting about the multi passionate individual.

    It's never too late to start over - Bernard Ochieng (Pivoting Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 34:19


    Bernard is a Human Resources manager who studied agriculture! He emphasizes the need to be self aware even as you pivot. Stay in your lane. It will take time!

    I would have studied Economics, not Law - Mr Elijah Omagor (Pivoting Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 26:04


    Another great story with insights on the value of career guidance. Join me as I chat with Mr Elijah on his view of pivoting and how relevant career guidance is us all.

    Hope was my ally - Ms Rebecca Iga (Pivoting Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 37:21


    Join me as I chat with Ms Rebecca on pivoting. She shares with us that hope has been an ally in her career journey amidst the uncertainty and how in hindsight, it all makes sense.

    Pivoting in careers - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 37:33


    It's a new year and that comes with new beginnings!!! Maybe even a new career path altogether...! Are you considering change of careers but are afraid because you don't want to “waste” your education? This month we share different experiences on this and how others have maneuvered these murky waters.

    My experience with unfair termination - Ann Rachel Nakidde

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 36:36


    As we wind up this month, Ms Ann shares with us her experience with unfair termination; the lessons learned from the experience and what she would do differently.

    Unfair Termination from work part 2 (with Bernard Ochieng)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 15:09


    We continue our conversation with Mr Bernard on unfair termination from work and what the employee can do to get justice

    Unfair Termination from work Part 1 (with Bernard Ochieng)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 18:44


    I'm sure we all know someone who has experienced unfair termination from work... or maybe it's ourselves. In today's episode I chat with Mr Bernard on this unpleasant experience and what one can do to get justice.

    Interview Red flags of a bad employer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 17:02


    Have you taken on a job and a week or so in you're deeply regretting your decision? Maybe you ignored these or other red flags during the interview....

    Money Series Part 3: God lifted me out of the slum to owning my own real estate company

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 43:15


    “I hate slums and I have a plan for how we as a country can eliminate slums. I hope Mr President can hear this and call me so I share my plan with him.” Mr Rogers wraps up the money series with his story of how he survived the grip of growing up in a slum.

    Money Series Part 2: Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 26:08


    We continue our conversation on money with Mr Rogers Matovu. Today we're particularly talking about the concept of tome when it comes to business.

    Money Series Part 1: Growing money

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 34:19


    On today's episode I am joined by Mr Rogers Matovu who shares on how one can grow their money even in the pandemic if only they have the will to go the nine yards. Enjoy.

    Valid Dreams Journal - Make money, then what?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 15:45


    Today I share my lightbulb experience with money. My quest led me to various opinions and I'm still searching. Do let me know your thoughts via any of the open platforms.

    Legal files with Counsel Hope T. Mudega

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 30:58


    In today's episode Hope demystifies contracts for the layman and clarifies why a job appointment letter should not be taken lightly. What should one look for before they sign this contract?

    SME Branding in the wake of the pandemic with Herbert Opio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 26:17


    On today's episode Herbert let's us in on the increased importance of branding for SMEs in the digital age. “If the market has moved, the ball is your court to move to where the market is, or be eliminated by the transition.”

    Story time: I was a hawker!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 15:54


    Today's episode is a story of how I conquered my fear of starting my business. I share some of my lessons and I hope that someone is inspired to start on their dream as well.

    Risking it all with Dr Moses Isiagi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 34:46


    In today's episode I'm joined by Dr Moses who shares the story of his journey to his PhD in medical field yet he started out as an arts student. He talks about the challenges he faced and how he harnessed them.

    Being an A-class employee with Brenda Abeja

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 33:13


    Join me on today's episode as I chat with Brenda on her journey to the top in what may be an overnight. Brenda shares what made her stand out as a junior staff and what has kept her as an A-class employee to-date.

    Habits for Success with Allan Kakinda

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 30:38


    Join me as a chat with Allan on habits that he swears by to keep attaining his goals. Allan has been setting goals from an early age and the failure to attain some of them has not held him back from reaching for more.

    Shooting your shot with Mercy and Rita

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 37:41


    Heard the phrase, “Shoot your shot”? Well, that is usually used to refer to when an individual dares to speak about themselves in a way that, for this podcast, gets them a job. Today I'm joined by two amazing ladies who will be sharing their experience in taking the plunge. Grab a drink, and join us...

    Valid Dreams (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 0:38


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