Episode 10 — “What’s the Deal, Africa? Raising Capital, Finding Purpose, and Surviving the Zombipocalypse” – An Extraordinary Conversation with Monica Shupikai Simmons (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this extraordinary conversation, Chenai and Vimbai dive deeper with Monica Shupikai Simmons — global investment banker, author, and proud “Africa girl” — to unpack the stories and lessons behind her book What’s the Deal, Africa?This episode is about building, belonging, and believing in African founders:Why What’s the Deal, Africa? had to be written — and how Monica finished it between chemo sessions and boardroomsThe truth about capital raising on the continent (and the myths we need to unlearn)How she balances ambition, motherhood, and rest — even when switching off doesn’t come easyWhy gardening, swimming, and cleaning are her unexpected therapyAnd, of course, how she plans to survive the Zombipocalypse Wise, funny, and refreshingly grounded — this is Monica in her element: honest about the grind, passionate about the continent, and still ready to fight to the end.To learn more about Monica, follow her on LinkedIn ( ⁠/ Monica Shupikai Simmons⁠ (  / monica-shupikai-simmons-2a4b084  )  ) , and visit her website (⁠ / https://monicashupikai.com/ ⁠) To learn more about askChenai - visit our ⁠website⁠ (⁠https://www.askchenai.com/⁠ ) or follow us on ⁠Linkedin⁠ (⁠  / https://www.linkedin.com/company/askchenai/ ) , ⁠TikTok⁠ (⁠  / https://www.tiktok.com/@askchenai_vas  ⁠ ) or ⁠Instagram (⁠  / https://www.instagram.com/askchenai/ )