FATHOM with Anysie
At FATHOM, we believe that in order to lead a joy filled and fulfilling life, one must have the courage to pursue that which they find meaningful. In our busy modern world, however, where internal and external obstacles abound, that pursuit becomes even more difficult for young people everywhere. Through conversations with guests who are experimenting with 'adulting' relatively successfully, we will bring raw and honest conversations that will add value to the journeys of our audience members.
Episodes
EP 34: Malik Shaffy: Redefining Success: Leadership, Creativity, and the Courage to Pivot
In this episode I sit down with creative entrepreneur Malik Shafi, founder of the Kigali based agency 63 Inc, for a conversation that does not fit into neat career boxes. Malik shares how growing up in Nyamirambo shaped his identity and drive, how he got an unexpected break at Nike Foundation’s Girl Effect despite an unconventional résumé, and how he has moved from nonprofit brand work to tech and
EP 33: Thomas Njeru: On leaving the prestige of the Big 4, pursuing impact, and scaling Pula across 18 countries
In this conversation, I sit down with Thomas Njeru, co-founder and CEO of Pula Advisors, to unpack his inspiring journey from growing up on a farm in rural Kenya to becoming an actuary, rising to director at Deloitte, and ultimately walking away from the corporate world to build for impact.We discuss his journey of co-founding Pula, a company with a mission of providing agricultural insurance for
EP 32: Fred Swaniker: On educating 3 million Africans, lessons from being an 8x founder, and his move beyond education into AI and data
In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and visionary leader Fred Swaniker. He takes us through his remarkable journey from growing up in Botswana to founding eight institutions that operate at both continental and global scale. We explore the experiences that shaped his path, what he has learned from building mission-driven organizations, how to build meaningful relationships, and why your
EP 31: Tesh Mbaabu: Lessons from Raising $40M, Losing his Most Successful Business, and Bouncing Back with his New Venture, Chptr.
In this episode, I sit down with Tesh Mbaabu, a serial technology entrepreneur dedicated to blending commerce and technology. We discuss the experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial journey, the highs and lows of building businesses, navigating failure, and finding the resilience to start again.Tesh is the Co-founder and CEO of Chpter, an AI-powered conversational commerce platform that helps b
EP 30: Clare Akamanzi: On maximizing opportunities she was given, leading the Rwanda Development Board, and her new adventure with NBA Africa
In the next episode, I sit down with Clare Akamanzi, the CEO of NBA Africa and former CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). Clare’s leadership is an inspiration to many and her impact is felt across across Rwanda and the continent.
During her six and a half years at RDB, she spearheaded Rwanda's economic transformation by driving private sector growth and implementing significant busine
EP 29: Lydia K.M. : On relocating to the continent to build the life of her dreams, and her commitment to inspire the next generation to take action and live with intention
In this conversation, I sit down with Lydia K.M., a wellness and lifestyle content creator, award-winning podcaster, entrepreneur, and dedicated mental health advocate. With a background in law and extensive experience as a content creator, she combines practical insights with genuine empathy to guide audiences on their journey to well-being. Her content spans mindful living tips, mental health di
EP 28: Julia Gaitho: On finding purpose in creative pursuits, building Over25, and her path to authenticity
In this episode, I sit down with creator extraordinaire Julia Gaitho, a podcaster, producer, digital content creator, and marketing professional. During her career in corporate Kenya, Julia discovered a passion for storytelling, which led to the creation of an award-winning YouTube channel that opened numerous doors for her.
Julia is the producer behind two well-known podcasts in the region, So Th
EP 27: Huguette Umutoni: Her work of guiding Heads of States and industry icons to champion education and how she leverages her superpower of facilitating meaningful connections for good.
Hello everyone,
We are back!
I am excited to introduce my next guest, Huguette Umutoni, a skilled partnership facilitator with experience at prestigious institutions such as the World Bank and the World Economic Forum.
As Champion Lead for the Global Partnership for Education, Huguette advises Heads of State and celebrities on advocating for education policy and securing financing, with a particul
EP 26: Bien Aimé Baraza: On being Sauti Sol’s lead singer, the highs and lows of his new solo career, and his ambition of going global
In this episode, I sit down with one of my all time favorite artists, Bien Aimé Baraza also known as Bien, an internationally acclaimed Afro-pop artist hailing from Kenya and a former lead singer of a band that we all know and love, Sauti Sol. Bien is now successful solo artist who is making waves with his voice and art across the globe.
Bien and the Sauti Sol quartet released several albums that
EP 25: Tonee Ndungu: On pitching to Bill Gates, Building an EdTech company for a decade, and his goal of building a Unicorn fintech company
In the next episode, I have one of the best conversations I have had so far on the podcast with Kenyan entrepreneur extraordinaire, Tonee Ndungu. We discussing his recent experience of pitching his EdTech company, Kytabu, to Bill Gates and the journey that has led him to share his story on global stages.
Tonee is the founder of Kytabu, an innovative education technology company dedicated to trans
EP 24: Vimbai Masiyiwa: Her journey of being a luxury tourism entrepreneur, a mental health advocate, a cancer survivor, and business and life lessons from her father.
In my next conversation I sit down with the graceful and brilliant business woman, Vimbai Masiyiwa. She is the executive director of Batoka Hospitality, the first black, female-owned safari lodge group in Africa, a company she co-founded with her mother Tsitsi Masiyiwa.
Their project, Zambezi Sands River Lodge, a safari lodge nestled on the western end of the Zambezi National Park and about an ho
EP 23: Israel Bimpe: From Leading a Student Organization to Leading Africa's Largest Govtech Company: Insights on Strategic Living and Playing the Long Game
In the next episode, I have a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Israel Bimpe about his unconventional and eclectic career path. Israel is the CEO of Irembo, a Rwandan technology company specializing in Govtech and Fintech products. IremboGov, Irembo’s flagship product, serves as Rwanda's main government services portal, digitizing over 100 government services. Before becoming CEO, Isra
EP 22: Georgie Ndirangu: His Unconventional Journey to Becoming a Global Moderator, His Next Big Chapter, and Pursuing a Life of Fulfillment
In this next episode, I sit down with Georgie Ndirangu, a global moderator and a curator of the brand Georgie Ndirangu. With a stellar career spanning the BBC, CNBC Africa, and Forbes Africa, Georgie has earned accolades such as the Rwandan Journalist of the Year award.
His remarkable journey includes captivating interviews with global business leaders and heads of states. In the agency sector, h
EP 21: Just Ivy Africa: On building wealth in Africa, lessons from Over25, and the power of betting on yourself!
In this conversation I sit down with Just Ivy Africa, an award-winning marketer, content creator, digital entrepreneur, and investor. We discuss the experience that have shaped her life and career to date, and the decision she made to fully bet on herself- a decision that is already paying dividends.
Just Ivy is the founder of Movers' Society- a community that enables people to access financ
EP 20: Charlot Magayi: Her journey from teen mom to raising millions in funding to build Mukuru Clean Stoves .
In this conversation I sit with the one and only, Charlot Magayi who is the Founder of Mukuru Clean Stoves- a clean cooking company that repurposes locally sourced waste metal to manufacture improved, efficient, and reliable cookstoves. In this episode, we discuss her childhood experiences growing up in one of the largest slum in Kenya, losing both her parents by the age of 10, and her experience
EP 19: Pelumi Nubi: On exploring the world fearlessly, traveling to 80 countries, and living successfully with dyslexia.
Happy New Year, FATHOM friends!
In this conversation, I sit with a sister and friend of mine, Pelumi Nubi, who is a purpose-driven travel content creator and connector who thrives on exploring less commonly visited countries, currently living in Dubai. Calling both the UK and Nigeria home, while having ventured to 80 countries across 6 continents, her engaging content inspires her community to e
EP 18: Dieuveil Malonga: On elevating African gastronomy at the Meza Malonga Lab, being the youngest chef on Top Chef France, and cooking for A$AP Rocky.
In this episode, I sit with Chef extraordinaire, Dieuveil Malonga, to discuss his mission of elevating Afro fusion cuisine on the global scene. Chef Malonga is one of the senior exponents of Afro-fusion cuisine, a subtle mélange of tradition and modernity, a culinary bridge between African flavors and Western cooking. His gastronomy career started at three different prestigious Michelin starred re
EP 17: Iris Irumva: On how to be a leader at any level, writing her first book, and her intentional journey to the woman she is today.
In this episode, I sit with coach extraordinaire, Iris Irumva, to discuss her leadership journey that she started at a young age and the packed lessons she carries with her. We discuss the journey of writing her first book titled: Lead Your Way Up, her inspiration, her process, and her hopes for the book. We speak about circumstances that shaped her growing up in her family of origin, being educat
EP 16: Wode Maya: On building a mega YouTube brand, showcasing Africa through travel, and living for a purpose that is greater than himself.
In this episode, I sit with Wode Maya, the mega YouTube influencer who showcases African people and places through travel. We discuss his journey from growing up in rural Ghana, to being an honor roll aeronautical engineering student in China, and to later becoming the influential YouTuber that he is today.
Wode has had massive impact in reshaping the narrative of the African continent and he ha
EP 15: Theo Baloyi: On building the Mega Sneaker brand that is Bathu, quitting a lucrative career at PWC, and his commitment to uplift the township he comes from.
In this episode, I sit with none other than Theo Baloyi, the founder and owner of Bathu, a sneaker brand that is proudly African. We talk about his experience growing up in one of South Africa's most impoverished townships, Alexandra, and how that experience has shaped his outlook on life and his commitment to give back.
We talk about him achieving his dream of working for PWC, and working fo
EP 14: Obinna Ukwuani: On being a purposeful serial achiever, formation years at an Ivy league university, and to becoming a leader at one of the largest bank in Africa.
In this episode, I sit with Obinna Ukwuani, a bank executive and multi-sector entrepreneur to discuss his journey to where he is to date. We discuss being a multipotentialite- a trait that has led him to creating many different ventures in different fields ranging from agriculture to education, and to developing interests ranging from engineering to economics. We discuss business topics ranging fr
EP 13: Kévine Kagirimpundu: On building UZURI K&Y- a household footwear brand, shaping the shoemaking industry in Rwanda, and expanding the business beyond borders.
In this week's episode, I sit down with entrepreneur extraordinaire, Kevine Kagirimpundu, to discuss her 10 year journey of building UZURI K&Y with her co-founder Ysolde Shimwe.
We discuss the clarity she had to be in fashion early on even though she had scholarships to pursue other more socially acceptable paths. It has always been her mission to employ more women and create opportunitie
EP 12: Sonia Mugabo: On building the Sonia Mugabo fashion house, living with mental health challenges, and the joy of motherhood.
In this week's episode, Sonia Mugabo, a Rwandan fashion entrepreneur sits with me to discuss her 10 year journey of building the Sonia Mugabo fashion house and brand. She shares the not-so-glamorous journey from interning at Teen Vogue, to making her own clothes, to dressing prominent people such as Melinda Gates. One key insight in this part of the conversation is how she named the brand afte
EP 11: Dr. Cindi Cassady: A therapist's input on attachment styles, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and existing therapy options to explore.
In this episode, I sit with Dr. Cindi Cassady, a clinical psychologist, to discuss childhood trauma, attachment styles, and diverse therapy options that exist for various needs. She has worked for over 35 years as a practitioner and scholar in the field of gender- based violence, child abuse, addiction and trauma.
She holds a Ph.D. and Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and a Masters in Peace
EP 10: Dickson Butera: A therapist's perspective on childhood trauma, addiction, and improving one's mental health.
In this week's episode I sit with a fave, Dickson Butera.
This conversation is an extension of the many conversations I have had with Dickson about life and more precisely about mental health over the years. In this conversation, we attempt to confront that daunting universe of trauma, addiction, unhappiness, and we eventually land into some useful practices that one can incorporate daily for
EP 09: Samke Mhlongo: On doing hard things, building a pan African digital platform for women, and growing from tough transitions.
On my latest episode, I sit with Samke Mhlongo, an acclaimed international speaker, award-winning wealth coach, best-selling author, and women's empowerment advocate with extensive experience in personal finance. She is the newly appointed co-founder and CEO of TWAA, an AI-driven women's marketplace and networking platform. Before joining TWAA, Samke founded and led TNC Wealth Partners, a
EP 08: Christelle Kwizera: On harnessing her imagination, building a successful social enterprise, and finding love!
On our latest episode, I had a pleasure of sitting down with one of my childhood friends and entrepreneur extraordinaire, Christelle Kwizera. She is the founder and Managing Director of Water Access Rwanda, a social enterprise that exists to improve access to clean water for all.
She has been recognized for her work as the Fondation CHANEL 2019 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, a Rainer Arnhold Fell
EP 07: Céline Uwineza: Her story of surviving the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, and her journey to healing and living life on purpose.
This week in Rwanda, April 7th to April 13th, marks the beginning of 100 days of the commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. In this episode, I sit with Céline Uwineza, a survivor, who is also the author of Untamed, a memoir where she recounts her story of survival and her journey towards freedom and healing. On April 10th, 1994, Celine lost her mother, two older sisters, and her sib
EP 06: Dr. Sangu Delle: On maximizing his time and talent, investing in African ventures, and mental wellbeing for men.
My next guest is Dr. Sangu Delle. He is the CEO of CarePoint, a tech forward healthcare system operating across the African continent. He is also the Founder and Chairman of Golden Palm Investments Corporation, an investment holding company that has backed startups such as Andela, mPharma and Flutterwave. Its portfolio companies have raised over $1.2 billion in venture financing.
Dr. Sangu Delle
EP 05: Wawira Njiru: On her journey to feeding 1 million children a day, building a sustainable organization, and intentionally growing as a leader.
My next guest is Wawira Njiru, the Founder and Director of Food for Education, a Kenya based social enterprise that provides subsidized nutritious meals every day to over 100,000 primary school children to improve nutrition education outcomes.
She shares with us how Food for Education went from feeding 25 to 100,000 school going children in Nairobi and its outskirts in the past 10 years, and how s
EP 04: Jean Michel Habineza: On staying the course, pursuing a life of meaning, and dealing with grief.
In this episode, Jean Michel Habineza, the founder of iDebate Rwanda and Peace and Love Proclaimers shares with us the key moments that have shaped his pursuit for a more meaningful life. We delve into his experience of working with several teenagers over a decade and what he has learned from being in the business of building people. We delve into the process of developing one's character and one'
EP 03: Wanjuhi Njoroge: Reflections from attending WEF’s annual meeting in Davos and her experience running in the recent Kenyan general elections.
In this episode, I sit with Wanjuhi Njoroge, and she shares with me her takeaways from attending the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, and her experience of running in and losing the recent Kenyan general elections for the seat of Member of Parliament for Nyeri County.
We talk about the right attitude one should have when they find themselves in places of power so that it paves the w
EP 02: Erica Mbanda: On relocating to Rwanda as an adult, the beauty of vulnerability, and lessons to her younger self.
In this episode, Erica reflects on her experience growing up in the United States and relocating to Rwanda as an adult. She shares with us the journey to fully embracing who she is- imperfections, quirks, and all. She shares lessons from her father and what marriage and motherhood have taught her. You will also have to listen till the end and discover what she would tell her younger self. Please l
EP 01: Faith Keza: Her journey from Silicon Valley to Irembo and becoming the woman she is today.
In this conversation Faith shares with me her journey to where she is today, her current experience in the Harvard Business classroom, and her hopes for the future. She shares her experience growing up and going through various education systems in Rwanda and Scotland, her journey from MIT to Silicon Valley, and what she has learned as a leader of a fast growing company. You'll enjoy her brilliant
Intro Episode: I am starting a podcast. For real, this time!
In this episode, I introduce myself and I share the vision for the podcast and what I hope we can create this space to be.
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