Baobab Platform Podcasts
Baobab is a digital community dedicated to the Mastercard Foundation network, aimed at young African leaders. The platform helps members expand their networks, collaborate with like-minded peers and mentors, share knowledge, and access valuable resources and opportunities. This podcast series features content created by African scholars and alumni from the Mastercard Foundation network, offering insights and experiences from the community. Listeners can expect discussions about leadership, personal growth, and professional development within the context of the African continent.
Episodes
Rethinking Possible Ep 2: Seeing What Others Missed
Send us Fan MailSeeing What Others MissedWhat happens when you see a problem and decide it’s time to do something about it?In Episode 2 of Rethinking Possible, I sit down with Sandra Mbamah Sore, Executive Director of The Napiness Network, to explore how she turned her passion for youth development into community-driven action.From the growth of Spell World across all 21 Junior High Schools in Nab
La vision de Baobab francophone
Send us Fan MailC’est toujours un plaisir de se retrouver, d’échanger et de réfléchir ensemble à ce que nous pouvons construire pour notre communauté.Lors de la visite de l’équipe Baobab en Afrique de l’Ouest, nous avons eu la chance de partager un moment riche en échanges autour d’une vision qui nous tient particulièrement à cœur : Baobab Francophone.À cette occasion, nous avons eu le plaisir de
Rethinking Possible Ep 1: Self-Doubt to Social Impact
Send us Fan MailSome people experience a problem and move on. Jacob Yen Alier experienced one and decided to change it.After growing up in a refugee settlement where he studied under trees and completed primary school without ever touching a computer, Jacob is now using education, innovation, and digital inclusion to create opportunities for thousands of refugee children.But what does it really ta
Rethinking Possible: Introduction
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Rethinking Possible. My name is Ayimbisa Abigail Ayinsungya, a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from USIU-Africa and currently an Employer Engagement Officer with the Mastercard Foundation Associates Program. I hope this podcast reminds you that you don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes, all it takes is the courage to ask a di
The Journey to Tomorrowland Ep 12: Building and Scaling a Social Venture
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Comfort Ayikoru, the founder of Buricare Ltd, and Prince Baffour Agyei, the Co-Founder of Cocoa Potash, shared their experiences of building a social venture and attempting to scale it. These two Mastercard Foundation Alumni shared what inspired them to start the venture, the challenges, and what kept them going. It is an episode not to miss!Join the Baobab Pla
The Journey to Tomorrowland Ep 11: Building a venture to tackle excessive heat from climate change with Hauwa Busari
Send us Fan MailHauwa Busari is a Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program Alumni from the University of Cambridge. In this episode, she shared her very unique story growing up in the Northern part of Nigeria and experienced how excessive heat disrupts sleep, livelihood, and affects brain development. She started her venture, Algae Ltd, to tackle this issue and create an affordable cooling system. Th
The Journey to Tomorrowland Ep 10: The MBA experience and the Future Possibilities with Tobi Lufadeju:
Send us Fan MailTobi Lufadeju is a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from the University of Oxford. In this episode, she shared her story, starting from building tech products to doing an MBA and her passion for resource mobilisation and capacity development on the continent. This is a brilliant episode that you do not want to miss. Join the Baobab Platform today.
The Journey to Tomorrowland Ep 9: Building a Career in Food Safety and Quality Assurance with Naomi Fokuo
Send us Fan MailNaomi Fokuo is a Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program Alumni from McGill University. She’s passionate about food quality and safety. In this episode, she shared her story and what working in the food industry means to her. She shares the opportunities she sees in how this industry can be transformed in Africa and how it is immune to the invasion of AI. This is a brilliant episode
The Journey to Tomorrowland Ep 8: Building the first reusable menstrual pad in Nigeria with Kehinde Abereoje
Send us Fan MailKehinde Abereoje is a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from the University of Cambridge. She’s passionate about sexual and reproductive health and bridging the gender gap.In this episode, she shared her story of starting a non-profit organisation to solve the problem of period poverty. Having developed brilliant ideas on how to execute the project, she’s a recipient of
The Journey to Tomorrowland Ep 7: Opportunities to develop the healthcare system in Africa with Naturinda Emmanuel
Send us Fan MailNaturinda Emmanuel is an Alumni of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program from the University of Toronto. He’s passionate about improving the healthcare system in Africa and helping local communities access better healthcare.In this episode, Naturinda narrated the healthcare challenges he witnessed growing up in Uganda and how that motivated him to pursue a career in health inf
The Journey to Tomorrowland Ep 6: Building a Career as a Security Intelligence Analyst with Cynthia Ugwu
Send us Fan MailCynthia Ugwu is an Alumni of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program from the University of Cambridge. She’s passionate about reducing risks for organisations and humanity, and that is why she chose the career path of a security intelligence analyst. In this episode, Cynthia shared her motivation for choosing this career path, the opportunities in this area, the skills required
The Journey to Tomorrowland Ep 5: Prioritization of Mental Health in the Future of Work for Africa
Send us Fan MailFaith Kipkemboi is an Alumni of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program from McGill University and University of Edinburgh. She started her career in nursing and her lived experiences shaped her passion for mental health advocacy. In this episode, we explored the role of mental health in the discussion about the future of work, touching on the emotional struggles such as confusi
The Journey to Tomorrowland Ep 4: How Global Immigration Policies Affect the Prospects of the Future of Work Opportunities for Young Africans with Blossom Egbude
Send us Fan MailBlossom Egbude is a seasoned policy analyst and a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from the University of Cambridge. In this episode, we discuss how restrictive global immigration policies are affecting opportunities for young Africans. By sharing her perspective as a young African in diaspora and a policy analyst, she identified opportunities for young Africans to bet
The Journey to Tomorrowland Ep 3 with Blossom Kafumbata: Should Graduates Become a Specialist or Generalist?
Send us Fan MailThe Journey to Tomorrowland Ep 3: Should Graduates Become a Specialist or Generalist?Blossom Kafumbata is a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from the University of Cambridge and Edinburgh. In this episode, we discuss whether young graduates should become specialists or generalists as they enter the workforce , her thoughts on the future of work, and her take on the tec
The Journey to Tomorrowland Ep 2 Stories of grief and resilience with Hammed Alabi
Send us Fan MailHammed Alabi is Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from the University of Edinburgh. He’s an entrepreneur and a well-known thought leader on supporting the next generation of young Africans. In this episode, we unveil the curtain behind his motivations, thoughts about the future of work, his take on the technologies that define our time, his advice to young Africans, and
Journey to Tomorrowland: Episode 1
Send us Fan MailThe Journey to Tomorrowland podcast explores the theme of the future of work. Join the host, Micheal Akintunde, as he explores this fundamental concept and hear how young African leaders from different educational and cultural backgrounds think and are approaching it. Each episode is filled with mindblowing conversation with extraordinary Mastercard Foundation alumni.In this episod
Turning Points Ep 6: Holding Each Other Through Life: A Friendship Story
Send us Fan MailIt all started with a trip. Three friends showed up, and what began that day became the blueprint for a life-giving friendship five years later.In this episode, Angella sits down with two of her closest friends, Dorcus Nakachwa and Margaret Odero, to reflect on the friendship they’ve nurtured over the past five years. The spontaneous trip unexpectedly bonded the three women to be e
Turning Points Episode 5: Reverse Culture Shock: Coming Home After 10 Years Away
Send us Fan MailReverse Culture Shock: Coming Home After 10 Years AwayWhat happens when home doesn’t quite feel like home anymore?In this episode, Angella sits down with Njoki Mburu, a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from University of British Columbia, to explore the complex realities of reverse culture shock after more than 10 years abroad. Njoki shares why she chose to return to K
Turning Points: An African Man’s Journey with Mental Health
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Angella sits down with Sabelo Dube, a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from Ashesi University, to have a raw and much-needed conversation about mental health from the perspective of an African man.Sabelo shares his deeply personal journey with depression, which led him to leave university and return home to Zimbabwe before he was later clinically diagn
Turning Points Episode 3: The Untold Baobab Story and Leadership Lessons with Bethany Weigele
Send us Fan MailIn this special October episode, Baobab’s birthday month, we sit down with Bethany Weigele, Chief Innovation Officer at EdPlus and the “Queen Mother” of Mastercard Foundation's Baobab platform, to revisit the platform’s inspiring origin story. From its humble beginnings with just 35 members to today’s thriving community of more than 80,000 scholars and alumni, Bethany reflects
Turning Points Episode 2: Just Graduated, Now What?
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Angella sits down with Lindiwe Mutungamiri, a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from Ashesi University and Arizona State University, who recently completed her master’s in Computer Science. Lindiwe opens up about navigating the in-between stage of life after graduation, balancing the reality of paying bills in the U.S. while holding onto her bold dream
Turning Points: Introduction With Angella Nantambi
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Turning Points: Stories of Change and Growth, a podcast by Mastercard Foundation’s Baobab Platform for young African leaders.Angella Nantambi, an alumnus of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Ashesi University in Ghana, is your host. She is also a graduate of Thunderbird School of Global Management, where she pursued a Master's in Global Digital Transform
Tales of Strength and Resilience: Ep 12 with Muthoni Waigwa
Send us Fan MailTales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.Episode TwelveThe Tales of Strength
Tales of Strength and Resilience: Ep 11 with Brian Mukeswe
Send us Fan MailTales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.Brian Mukeswe who resides in Canada
Tales of Strength and Resilience: Ep 10 with Primerose Katena
Send us Fan MailTales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.Primerose Katena who resides in Acc
Tales of Strength and Resilience: Ep 9 with Kendi Mwabila
Send us Fan MailTales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.Kendi Mwabila who resides in Nairob
Tales of Strength and Resilience: Ep 8 with Douglas Ogutu
Send us Fan MailTales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.Douglas Ogutu who resides in Nakuru
Tales of Strength and Resilience: Ep 7 with Muhumuza Faizo King
Send us Fan MailTales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.Episode SevenMuhumuza Faizo King is
Tales of Strength and Resilience: Ep 6 with Muthoni Waigwa
Send us Fan MailTales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.Episode SixMuthoni Waigwa, the host
Tales of Strength and Resilience: Ep 5 with Nour Al Halabi
Send us Fan MailTales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.Episode FiveNour Al Halabi is a gra
Tales of Strength and Resilience: Ep 4 with Dorothy Nakaggwa
Send us Fan MailTales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.Episode FourDorothy Nakaggwa is a F
Tales of Strength and Resilience: Ep 3 with Eve Kibare
Send us Fan MailImagine losing your sight in a blink of an eye. How would you cope with the sudden darkness? How would you navigate the world without seeing it? How would you overcome the challenges and prejudices that come with being visually impaired?Eve Kibare knows the answers to these questions. She is a film producer, content creator, communication consultant and storyteller who lost her sig
Tales of Strength and Resilience: Ep 2 with Lucy Mwakaba
Send us Fan Mail“Tales of Strength and Resilience” podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals. Challenges come at different sta
Tales of Strength and Resilience Episode 1
Send us Fan Mail Tales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals. Episode One Muthoni Waigwa, the h
Episode 4 Mindset of Young People in Africa
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we talk about the mindset of young people in Africa and how our decisions can affect where we end up as young people.Emmanuel Cisco is a Liberian Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur, and currently is the Marketing Director for an oil company in Ghana. Cisco moved to Ghana as a refugee from Liberia during the Civil war but despite the challenges he faced, Cisco gradua
Episode 3 Education in Africa
Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, we take a look at the challenges that exist within the Education Sector in Africa and some of the factors that stop young people from reaching their full potentialJoin the Baobab Platform today.
Episode 2 with Kingsley Besidonne
Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, we talk about the challenges that Technology companies face in Africa. Tech companies are known to play a major role in the development of regions, countries, and even continents. What challenges do Tech companies in Africa face and is there any hope for these companies?Join the Baobab Platform today.
Episode 1 Reflections
Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, young people from Uganda, Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria share their views on what they think is Africa's Biggest Problem. Is it our culture, education, mindset, or the government's fault?Let's find out!Join the conversation on the Baobab platform: https://bit.ly/3t6evqNJoin the Baobab Platform today.
Reflections Podcast Introduction
Send us Fan MailINTRODUCING THE REFLECTIONS PODCAST with Nadine TimDo you have an idea of what Africa's biggest problem is? I do not, so I am excited to start a podcast that will allow us to find the answer to this question or at least, get close to finding it. Follow the link below and listen to the introduction which explains all that you need to know about Reflections.Nadine Tim is a Mecha
#Fireside Dreaming with @tanagambura: Dr. Tinashe Mushakavanhu.
Send us Fan MailImagine a warm summer evening. Two voices gather around fire, maybe share a meal or drink, and engage in a moment of dreaming. Listen to this ‘fireside chat’, a conversation between Baobab Community Engagement Associate Tanatsei Gambura and Dr. Tinashe Mushakavanhu. In it, they share, memories of home and childhood, offer a reading from “Imagination Library” and discuss the real me
#TheHustle: Sandra Kimokoti - Senior Project Manager @Dalberg Advisors
Send us Fan MailSandra shares her experience as a consultant, athlete and the insight she’s gained through charting her own path.Share your comments on Baobab!Join the Baobab Platform today.
#TheHustle: Carryl Masibo - Advisory Associate @KPMG East Africa
Send us Fan MailCarryl gives us a glimpse into her work as an Advisory Associate at KPMG. She also discusses the winding career path that led her from a Computer Science degree to Financial Services and finally Consulting. She runs a career development page on instagram @interviewprep.kenya where she shares tips and resources for prospective job applicants.Share your comments on Baobab!Join the Ba
#TheHustle: Zaina Otieno - Investment Associate, East Africa @Camco Clean Energy
Send us Fan MailZaina started out her career in Investment Banking in New York City, moved to London and eventually decided to move back to her hometown, Nairobi, where she sees so much opportunity for growth and investment. In this episode, she is candid about the ups, downs, doubts and successes in her professional journey and shares great reflections on authenticity and self-belief.Share your c
#TheHustle: Maryanne Masibo - Senior Investment Banking Analyst @Goldman Sachs & Veronica Munyiva - Business Analyst @Morgan Stanley
Send us Fan MailMaryanne and Veronica share career gems from their time as undergraduate students seeking internships and eventually, jobs. They are thoughtful, funny, reflective and this episode will resonate with students and professionals across different stages in their careers.Share your comments on Baobab!Join the Baobab Platform today.
#TheHustle: Natasha Turyasingura - Postbaccalaureate Scholar @Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
Send us Fan MailNatasha has always loved Biology and Chemistry and is a strong advocate for African Scientists in Research. Her time at Novartis in cancer research propelled her to thinking of ways she could contribute her skills and talents towards curbing the spread of infectious diseases in her home country, Uganda. Beyond research and lab work, Natasha is an avid hiker and was part of the Vars
#TheHustle: Eugene Awori - Private Equity Professional; MBA candidate & Knight Hennessy Scholar @Stanford Graduate School of Business
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Eugene discusses the value of seeking advice and help from mentors while at the same time lending a helping hand whenever you can. With an undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, he expected that his career options would be limited to pension or insurance. Guidance from great managers and bosses exposed Eugene, early on, to the numerous paths available to him. H
#TheHustle: Melissa Kariuki - Associate Product Marketing Manager @Google
Send us Fan MailLike many of us, Melissa checked all the right boxes and, in her own words, expected that the right opportunities would find her because she was deserving. That didn’t happen. Melissa has had to be bold and aggressive - and that energy radiates throughout this episode. Melissa shares her professional advice and experiences on Instagram @melichi_bliss and on her website at melkari.o
#TheHustle: Ernie Omondi - Solutions Engineer @Facebook
Send us Fan MailHalle Rubera shares the stories of accomplished African professionals from different backgrounds currently working at top global firms. #TheHustle sheds light on the wide array of career opportunities - and highlights the wit, grit and hustle of these high-achievers in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, engineering, scientific research and more.Ernie Omondi
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