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Shasha Voices
by Shasha Network
Shasha means "Champion" in the native language of Shona. Shasha Voices is a platform for champions to share their stories of growth and transformation. We're a community of lifelong learners looking to achieve their fullest potential and uplift their communities. Learn everything about personal development; growth mindset and soft skills needed for success.
Episodes
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Sinethemba Nompumelelo Mtshali – From Social Change to Climate Innovation
Welcome back to Shasha Pathways Season 2, the series where we move beyond job titles to explore how people build careers, develop their skills and make decisions along the way. In this Climate-Resilient Futures episode, we speak with Sinethemba Nompumelelo Mtshali, a South African social...
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Takhona Grace Hlatshwako – Finding a Voice in Public Health Research
Welcome to Shasha Pathways Season 2, the series where we move beyond job titles to explore how people build careers, develop their skills and make decisions along the way. In this Health and Welfare episode, we speak with Takhona Grace Hlatshwako, a public health researcher and PhD student in...
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Giulia Marzetti - Engineering the Energy Transition
Welcome to Shasha Pathways Season 2, the series where we move beyond job titles to explore how people build careers, develop their skills and make decisions along the way. Today, we are entering our Climate-Resilient Futures cluster with Giulia Marzetti, a chemical engineer and...
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Dr Niiyin Adejuyigbe - Building a Career between Medicine and Movies
Welcome to Shasha Pathways Season 2, the series where we move beyond job titles to explore how people build careers, develop their skills and make decisions along the way. Today, we are opening our Culture and Creativity cluster with Dr Niiyin Adejuyigbe, a medical doctor based in Lagos and the...
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Farai Munjoma - Design as a Language of Trust
As we close Season 1 of Shasha Pathways, we turn to the person who made this series possible. In this finale episode, Farai Munjoma, Founder & CEO of Shasha Network, reflects on how design can be used to build trust, tell stories, and create systems that expand opportunities for young people…
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Ifeanyichukwu Ezinmadu – Where Entrepreneurship Meets Music
Welcome to the Shasha Pathways Series, and this is our Entrepreneurship Edition, where we speak with purpose-driven founders across Africa and the diaspora who are building bold, impactful ventures. Today, I’m joined by Ifeanyichukwu Ezinmadu, an EdTech entrepreneur, creative innovator, and...
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Rejoice Muruge – Championing Smallholder Farmers in a Changing Climate
Welcome to the Agriculture Pathways series, part of Shasha Network’s commitment to spotlighting purpose-driven professionals across key industries from education to energy, design to agriculture, and helping young people across Africa explore real, relatable career journeys. Today, I’m so excited...
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Dr. Monica Madzvamuse – From Clinical Care to Healthcare Impact
Welcome to the Healthcare edition of Shasha Pathways! I’m Shirley, and today we’re joined by Dr. Monica Madzvamuse, a medical doctor with clinical experience across pediatrics, obstetrics, internal medicine, and surgery. She’s currently working in Zambia and enhancing her leadership skills by...
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Dean Mazhawidza – Building Career Identity in a Changing World
Welcome to the Education Pathways series! I’m Shirley, and in today’s conversation, we’re diving into the evolving world of career development, educational equity, and youth empowerment. I’m thrilled to be joined by Dean Mazhawidza, a passionate change agent and the founder of Future Pathways...
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Kuzi Mahwire – Navigating Global Finance and Leadership
Welcome to the Entrepreneurship edition of Shasha Pathways, where we speak with leaders who are shaping industries, building businesses, and reimagining the future of work across the globe. Today, I’m joined by Kuzi Mahwire, an Investment Banking Associate Director at UBS in New York and a proud...
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Keno Omu – Reimagining Education for African Futures
Welcome to the Shasha Pathways Series, and this is our Education Edition. I’m Shirley, and today I’m joined by someone whose work sits right at the heart of reimagining education in Africa. Dr. Keno Omu is a curriculum designer, educator, and engineer. She’s studied at Princeton, Imperial College...
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Yadah Ngolo - Building Inclusive Tech Communities
Welcome back to the Pathways Series, where we explore the journeys of inspiring young professionals across different industries to help you, our listeners, dream bigger and navigate your own path. Today, we're diving into the Technology Pathway, and I’m so excited to be joined by Yadah Ngolo, a...
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Jack McMillan - Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Across Campuses
Welcome to the Shasha Pathways Series and this is our Entrepreneurship edition. I'm Shirley, and today I'm joined by someone who has built an extraordinary career supporting aspiring founders across the UK. Jack McMillan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Creator Campus, a fast-growing digital platform...
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Bomikazi Lupindo – Bridging Psychology, Healing, and Community Care
Hi everyone, and welcome to the Health Pathways Series with Shasha Network. I’m Shirley, and today I’m so excited to be speaking with Bomikazi Lupindo. Hailing from Matatiele in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, Bomikazi is a Rhodes Scholar currently pursuing her DPhil in Experimental Psychology at…
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Elena Höge - Creating Meaningful Play through Design
Welcome to the Design Pathways series on Shasha Pathways. I’m Shirley, and today we’re joined by Elena Höge, founder, creative director, and game designer at Yaldi Games, an award-winning studio creating cozy life simulator games that blend storytelling with real-world knowledge and personal...
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Cosmas Turuza - From Critical Healthcare to Community Impact
Welcome to the Health Pathways series! I’m Shirley, and today I’m joined by a truly inspiring guest, Dr. Cosmas Turuza, who brings together two worlds, frontline healthcare and humanitarian development. From serving as a critical care doctor in the UK to founding multiple initiatives in Zimbabwe...
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Faith Mbatha - Designing Learning Without Limits
Welcome back to the Education Pathways series, where we spotlight inspiring professionals shaping the future of learning. I’m Shirley, and today I’m joined by a passionate advocate for inclusive digital education, Faith Mbatha. Faith is a Learning Experience Designer and Digital Learning…
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Enéyì Shalom Oshi - Innovating Climate-Smart Agriculture
Today on Pathways, we’re joined by someone whose journey bridges innovation, food systems, and climate-smart agriculture. From grassroots training initiatives in Nigeria to shaping conversations on policy and sustainability, Enéyì Shalom Oshi is an entrepreneur and thought leader working at the...
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Forget Shareka - Pioneering Resilient Food Systems
Today on Pathways, we’re joined by someone whose journey weaves through entrepreneurship, environmental innovation, and community empowerment. From founding an NGO at just 17 to speaking at COP26, Forget Shareka is a dynamic agronomic engineer and sustainability expert, recognized as one of…
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Daniela Massiceti | Machine Learning Researcher
Join us as we explore careers in technology, starting with Daniela Massiceti. Born and raised in South Africa, Daniela is a senior machine learning researcher at Microsoft Research. She shares her journey of discovering her career path from a young age and pursuing her education, earning a...
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100 Letter Project: Unlocking Student Agency
This conversation was synthesised by Google's NotebookLM, it used Shasha Network's 100 Letter Project to explore the ideas and reflections of 100 incredible youths from Zimbabwe that share about their experience pursuing their aspirations.
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Connecting African Youth to Global Career Pathways
This conversation was synthesised by Google's NotebookLM, it used Shasha Network's Annual Impact report to explore key thematic areas in talent development within the context of Africa. Enjoy listening to this informative and inspiring conversation.
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Your Future Self Can't Wait
Our Shasha Alumni, Valerie and Vongwai discuss about life after the Shasha Bridge program and how Vongwai is navigating University studies.
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Conversations with Peter Burdin: Journalism Unveiled - The Journey
Join us on the Shasha Voices Podcast as we dive into an engaging conversation with the exceptional journalist and educator, Peter Burdin.In this episode, we explore the evolution of journalism, the ever-changing world of education, and the incredible impact of the Shasha Network. 🌐Tune in now to...
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Conversations with Andrew Rand: How to Build a Better Future Today
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of Shasha Voices Podcast! 🎙️ Join host Savana Oulo in an engaging conversation with Andrew Rand, Treasurer of the Shasha Network. Discover how to create generational impact and build a better future today. 🌍🔮 Listen now on your favorite streaming platforms!...
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Conversations with Simiso Velempini: Igniting Africa’s Talent Early
How have we harnessed human capital in Africa? Tune in to Shasha Voices as we dive into a captivating conversation with Simiso Velempini, Board Chairperson. Discover the potential of Africa's talent, explore investment in education, and shape a brighter future. Don't miss this insightful episode!...
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Conversations with Farai Munjoma: Interrogating Education’s Promise
Have you ever wondered what really the purpose of an education is? Join us as we speak with Farai Munjoma, CEO and Founder of Shasha Network as we interrogate Education’s Promise and learn about how soft skills and a positive mindset are critical in unlock the next generation’s fullest potential....
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Conversations with Indra Ghoshal: Venturing into Tech: Embracing Curiosity
Join host Savana on Shasha Voices as she sits down with Indrayudh Ghoshal, Co Founder of Scribble Data, to discuss "Venturing into Tech: Embracing Curiosity". Discover how you can harness the power of data and tech for maximum analytic mileage, and learn about the impact of tech on soft skills....
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Conversations with Ope Bukola: Disrupting HigherEd in Africa
Get ready to be inspired by Ope Bukola, CEO of Kibo School and former Product Manager at Google Classroom, as she talks about building the future leaders through education, the EdTech landscape, and transitioning from formal employment to entrepreneurship. Join our host Savana on Shasha Voices as...
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Dreamer Series #4: Conversation with Shasha scholar, Yadah Ngolo
Yadah Ngolo (19), is a 2020 Shasha scholar from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is now studying at University of Ottawa in Canada, majoring in Electrical Engineering and Computer Technology. He has a vision to one day build devices in his home country, the DRC.
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Dreamer Series #3: Conversation with Shasha scholar, Nokutenda Dzobo
Nokutenda is a 16 year old scholar from Zimbabwe, she is an aspiring technology entrepreneur with an interest in climate change and sustainability. In this conversation she shares here experience understanding her personal interests and building self belief.
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Dreamer Series #2: Conversation with Shasha scholar, Jeff Agenonga
Jeff Agenonga (23) is a Shasha alumni from Uganda who attended Makerere University, where he is now a researcher at their Injury and Trauma department, In this conversation he shares his story about resilience, come back power and the importance of self awareness.
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Dreamer Series #1: Conversation with Shasha scholar, Abigail Maina
Abigail Maina (17) recently signed up for the Shasha Bridge program, she's a talented high school senior in Kenya who is on a mission to impact the Agriculture space. Our CEO, Farai Munjoma and Community Manager, Buhle Ncube caught up with her to learn about her aspirations and career discovery...
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Pre-launch: Conversations with Octavia Goredema
We begin our journey with Octavia Goredema, a Career Coach for more than 10 years and the author of PREP, PUSH, PIVOT. In the book, the award-winning career coach, Octavia Goredema, delivers an indispensable career coaching guide for the workplace. Every day there is a chance to learn, grow and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Shasha means "Champion" in the native language of Shona. Shasha Voices is a platform for champions to share their stories of growth and transformation. We're a community of lifelong learners looking to achieve their fullest potential and uplift their communities. Learn everything about personal development; growth mindset and soft skills needed for success.
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