Ruramisa Mashumba on Shifting Mindsets

"For Ruramiso Mashumba, agriculture was never a fallback. It was a calling shaped by family, purpose, and a commitment to community. In this episode of B-Sides: The Deeper Side of Leadership, host Lorelle Atkinson speaks with Mashumba, Founder of Mhandi Africa, about her journey into a field where women are often overlooked. From navigating barriers and challenging perceptions to building a platform that empowers young women in agriculture, she shares how her work is rooted in both personal history and a vision for the future. Drawing strength from her family’s resilience, Mashumba is redefining what leadership in agriculture can look like. This conversation explores how shifting mindsets, investing in communities, and expanding opportunity can transform not just an industry, but the people within it."