The Unparalleled Woman

Happy International Women’s Day to our listeners! In this episode we had the pleasure of having the Co-Founder and Operations Manager of Cyrex Business Services, Annabell Gakaka from Zimbabwe. She shared her entrepreneurship journey with us, how she has managed to run a business in a turbulent economy and how she balances being a mum, wife and business owner. She also shares advice with us women in celebrating womens month! Listen in

Episode 40! Excited to share episode 40 with you all! A special Valentine’s episode for our listeners with our guest Tsungai Ngundu from the UK! She talks to us about love, she talks to us about marriage, the importance of communication and she shares how social media impacts relationships in this day. She also shares with us some very important advice she has also shared with young couples. Listen in and let us know what you think!

New year new episode! So excited to share with you episode 39 with Ama Duncan from Ghana! Ama is the Founder of the Fabulous Woman Network and Fab Hub Ashanti. She is a specialist facilitator, corporate trainer, coach with credentials by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), speaker, strategist and author. She joins us on episode 39 to discuss how we can plan for the year 2024, how to sustain our goals in the new year, how to hold ourselves accountable and the importance of taking time to reflect on past experiences when setting new year goals. She also shares with us some advice for the new year. Listen in

Episode 38! Happy to share with you our last episode of the year with our guest from Mozambique Michel Amade. Michel Amade is an Economist by profession and he shares with us his own personal experience regarding breast cancer, the work he does raising awareness of breast cancer and the importance of breast self exams. Listen in

Episode 36! Excited to have Edith Maziofa-Tapfuma on our podcast! Edith is the Lead and Managing Consultant at Vitality Wellness in Zimbabwe, she is also a Development, Social Scientist and Strategist. She shared with us her career and education background, how she started Vitality Wellness and she shared her thoughts on wellness, mental health and black tax. Listen in

We are back with episode 35! In this episode our guest Pamela Wagner is an owner and founder of Ajala Digital. A Google Ads and Analytics specialist based in the US and Forbes 30Under30 recipient, she shares with us her journey as an entrepreneur, how she made it on the Forbes 30Under30 list and shares with us some important advice. Listen in

Episode 34! Happy to share episode 34 with our guest Maryam Darwich, Managing Director and Lead HR Consultant at Afriqia Solutions based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. She shares with us why developing the right HR policies for our businesses is important, key strategies to develop a team with the right skills and how to develop the right team on a budget. She also shares with us some advice for our listeners. Listen in

Episode 33! Excited to share with you episode 33 with our guest Daphne Kasambala owner and founder of Meekono, a technology company and for-profit social enterprise that connects wholesalers of quality African inspired handcrafted and value-added natural products with commercial buyers worldwide. She shares with us her journey as an entrepreneur based in Durban, South Africa with commercial and strategic banking expertise from the UK. Her experience as an AWEC fellow and the benefits of being a mentor. She also shares some advice for our listeners! Listen in

Episode 32! Happy Africa Day to all our listeners! In this episode our lovely guest Langa, owner and founder of The Edge Cafe, Langa Cosmetics and former beauty queen from Kezi Matebeleland South Province in Zimbabwe shares with us how we as young black African women can find our voices. Listen in

Episode 31! In this episode we had the pleasure of having Francisca Tsuro with us. She is a mentor with the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC), a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the US and has extensive experience and knowledge in finance, leadership development and operations improvement. She shares with us her career journey, becoming a mentor with AWEC and shares career advice and the importance of mentorship. Listen in!

Episode 30! Happy to share with you episode 30 of our podcast. In this episode our guest Renee Marcolus, Social Media Marketing Manager, an entrepreneur with experience as a virtual assistant from Malawi shares with us her journey, her decision to build a career in social media management and what the the theme #embraceequality. She also shares some important advice with us for those looking to follow in her footsteps. Listen in

We are back and happy to share episode 29 with you all as we celebrate womens month! Our guest Taffy L. Gotora is a Digital Marketing Strategist, Digital Literacy trainer and Author from Zimbabwe. She discusses her area of expertise in digital marketing, the importance of digital inclusion and what the theme #embraceequality means to her. Listen in

Episode 28! We had Cyprian Tawanda Kunaka owner of Bela Vista Farm in Zimbabwe! In this episode Cyprian shares with us his passion for dairy farming, how he started and the benefits of venturing into dairy farming. He also shares with us how important it is to support women and advice on how we can succeed in our businesses! Listen in

2023! Our first episode this year is with Founder and CEO of Hilsmag Housekeeping Solutions, Hillary Rukudzo Mukwenha and she shares with us how she started her business Hilsmag Housekeeping Solutions, the highs and lows of running a business and how she balances being a mother and wife while managing a business. Listen in

Episode 26! Excited to share Episode 26 and in this episode we had the pleasure of having Tandy Nicole, Software Product Manager, Researcher, Mental Health Specialist and Advisory Board member for the Scottish Government. She shares with us her career journey, her achievements throughout the years and the main factors that have contributed to her growth and success. She also shares personal advice for those looking to follow in her footsteps! Listen in

Episode 24! Excited to share episode 24! In this episode our guest Prudence Thulisile Mokwena, a Microbiologist by profession, an agripreneur, award winner and owner of RBKM Chickens in South Africa shares with us how she switched from working as a full time Microbiologist to a full time Poultry Farmer, how she balances being a mum, a wife and business owner and shares advice for those looking to follow in her footsteps! Listen in

Episode 23! In this episode we had the pleasure of having Kunda Wami Chilwesa Katongo owner and founder of Little Sweethearts Education Centre in Lusaka Zambia. She shared with us how she founded Little Sweethearts Education Centre, the rewards and challenges she has faced as an entrepreneur and being a mum and wife and she shares advice for those of us looking to follow in her footsteps!

Episode 22! Excited to share episode 22! In this episode we had the pleasure of having Aderonke Jaiyeola textile print designer, entrepreneur and Head of Design at Mimiremi Textiles in Nigeria she shares with us her passion for lines, colour, illustration and African culture. She also shares some of the challenges she has faced as an entrepreneur and advise for young designers looking to follow in her footsteps

Episode 21! In Episode 21 of our podcast we had the pleasure of having Real Estate Developer, Building Creative, Entrepreneur and Founder of Masterpiece Capital Limited in Abuja Nigeria, Unenwojo Ameji. She shares with us information about the property market in Abuja, real estate investment, property ownership using the co-ownership model and the power of collaborating on the African continent. Listen in

Episode 20! So happy to share with you episode 20 of our podcast! In this episode our guest Deliwe Makata Founder of Swift Capital Limited and Executive Director of Women Inspire an organization that has been working to empower girls in education and human rights in Malawi and author shares with us how we can be intentional about pursuing opportunities.

Episode 19! Happy to share episode 19 with you all and in this episode our special guest Duduzile Nyirongo, Finance Director, Institute of Corporate Directors Zimbabwe (ICDZ) 40 under 40 most influential young leaders award recipient, Multi Award Winner, Farmer and Entrepreneur shares with us her career journey as a Chartered Accountant, the challenges she has faced and triumphs while pursuing a career in politics and advice she has for us looking to follow in her footsteps!

Episode 18! We had the pleasure of having the Country Manager, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Zimbabwe, Shuvai Mugadza speak to us about her career in supply chain and logistics. She took us on a career journey and shared with us advise and tips for those looking to follow in her footsteps

Episode 17! We had the pleasure of having the Head of Compliance at NBS Bank Vitumbiko Mwandemange Gubuduza speak to us about her career journey in law and compliance, she shares with us how she obtained her Master’s in Law from the University of Malawi and in the same year obtained her qualification as a Chartered Company Secretary from the Chartered Governance Institute in the UK. She also shared with us advice for those looking to follow in her footsteps.

We are back with a mid year update and we are happy to have and introduce two of The Unparalleled Woman Trustees Langa and Ntando in episode 16!

Episode 15! In this episode we were joined by Senior Investment Analyst at BancABC in Zimbabwe, Valentine Mhosva and he shares his passion on financial literacy for the youth and women and discusses investment options available at banking institutions such as BancABC!

Episode 14! In episode 14 of our podcast we had the pleasure of having the Head of Operations at NICO Pensions Services Company in Malawi, Mwawi Nkhonjera. She shares with us her career journey and she discusses retirement planning and pension fund contributions

In episode 13 of our podcast we had the pleasure of having Certified Financial Planner, Founding Director of Mom’s and Money and Director at Insurance and Wealth Creation Professionals (IWCP) Group in South Africa, Tsungai Masendeke. She discusses the six pillars of finance and the importance of each one!

Episode 12! In episode 12 of our podcast we had a discussion with The Chief Operating Officer of the Malawi Stock Exchange Kelline Kanyangala. She shares her career journey with us and experiences at the Central Bank of Malawi, Deloitte and the Reserve Bank of Malawi, she also sheds more light on short term and long term investments and how one can invest in Malawi.

Episode 11! As we continue learning more about finance and investments, in episode 11 Private Wealth Manager and Wealth Management Specialist Tiritoga Gambe joins us to discuss behavioural finance. What are some of the decision making biases? How does it affect our financial decisions?

Episode 10! This season of our podcast we talk about finance and investments! In episode 10 we had the pleasure of having Legal Advocate, part time Judge of the Magistrates Court in the UK and co-owner of the brand Tiri Bhoo, Sheila Simbi. She shared with us how she improved her credit score and purchased her first home before she turned 30. She shares tips on savings and information she used that helped her plan and save for her home.

We are closing off women’s month with episode 9! In episode 9 of our podcast First Officer Chipo Gatsi shares with us how at the age of 20 she joined Air Zimbabwe as a First Officer propelling her career in the Aviation industry. She also shares her experience working in a male dominated industry and what the theme Break the Bias means to her

Excited to share episode 8 of our podcast! In this episode we have the Owner and Founder of Mayi Cosmetics in Malawi Wezi Kumwenda and she shares with us how her journey as an entrepreneur started, how she balances her career and being an entrepreneur and what the theme Break The Bias means to her

In episode 7 of our podcast the Managing Director of Ezee Kleen, Vice Chair of the SME’s Association of Zimbabwe Geraldine Zikwature joins us and shares with us her journey as an entrepreneur, what the theme “Breaking the Bias” means to her and advise she has for young entrepreneurs

In episode 6 of our podcast we are joined by the Owner and Founder of Luxé-Rose Bespoke Interiors from Malawi, Nelly Sabola. She spoke to us about her entrepreneurship journey which she started at the age of 24, balancing being a full time mum and entrepreneurship and what breaking the bias means to her.

Happy International Women’s Day! We had the pleasure of having the Managing Director of Old Mutual Insurance Company Zimbabwe Gloria Zvaravanhu in episode 5 of our podcast! She gives us insight into this years women’s month theme #BreakingTheBias, success, career growth and gives us advice on how we can take ownership of our career aspirations

Arthur Marara joins us in episode 4 of our podcast and talks to us about taking charge of our lives, self motivation, entrepreneurship and resilience in challenging times

In this episode we talk to the lovely Audrey Zinyemba on dating in our 30s, not settling, self love and she shares her personal experiences on friendships that have shaped her to the woman she is today!

In episode 2 of our podcast our featured guest Dr. Fatsani Dogani shares more information about the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative Program, her experience as an AWEC Cohort and encourages women especially in this new year to apply

This episode we discuss our plans for the new year for the Unparalleled Woman, we introduce our listeners to our first podcast and we also talk about our personal goals for the year!