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The Global Tech Movement iamtheCODE inspirational award-winning Podcast features phenomenal entrepreneurs, storytellers, educators, artists, writers, digital leaders and philanthropists. Carefully selected guests are encouraged to motivate the next generation of young people through their unique journeys.

The Host, Lady Marieme Jamme, gives visibility to their stories while sharing her personal life journey to inspire young marginalised girls who otherwise will not have access to these mentors' and leaders' unique stories. The seasons are intentionally themed and address global issues.
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S6E19 In Conversation with Asheesh Advani - A Positive Mindset Can Change The World

iamtheCODE PodcastJun 17, 2022

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S8E12 - Who is Fixing the World - "Empowering Young Minds: "The Exceptional Educator of Liverpool" with Sarah Evans

S8E12 - Who is Fixing the World - "Empowering Young Minds: "The Exceptional Educator of Liverpool" with Sarah Evans

"Empowering Young Minds: "The Exceptional Educator of Liverpool"

In this episode of the iamtheCODE Podcast, hosted by Lady Marieme Jamme, we embark on an inspiring journey to celebrate the transformative Power of teachers who truly go the extra mile to inspire and uplift their students.


Today's focus is on a heartwarming story from Liverpool Childwall Valley Primary School, where we have the honour of introducing an exceptional educator making a significant difference in the lives of young women and girls through an innovative and inclusive program.

Prepare to be moved as we delve deep into the life and work of this remarkable teacher whose passion and dedication have touched the hearts of many. Through their unique approach to education, they have created a safe and empowering space for their students, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment for all.

Join us as we explore this educator's profound impact on their students' lives, hearing firsthand accounts of transformation and growth. From breaking down barriers to promoting inclusivity, Sarah's journey is a shining example of the positive change that can be achieved when educators embrace empathy, compassion and creativity in their teaching.


As we celebrate the ripple effect of their efforts, we are reminded of teachers' immense influence in shaping the future of young minds. Don't miss this powerful episode that exemplifies the true essence of the iamtheCODE movement – unlocking the potential of every learner and creating a world where education knows no bounds. Sarah is an excellent teacher who will start a new role in September, and we send our best wishes.

Tune in and be inspired to join the global mission to empower the next generation of changemakers.

Remember, our Podcast is a learning, growth, and connection platform. We are here to inspire, educate, and entertain you. If you have any suggestions for future episodes or topics you'd like us to explore, please don't hesitate to reach out.

We are a small Team dedicated to improving the world by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better.

Want more Podcasts from iamtheCODE? Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.iamthecode.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 


Please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and support our girls and find a way to fix the world.


DISCLAIMER: The views expressed during the interview are Sarah's personal opinions.

Thank you for the support and love. Enjoy this episode, and please share it with your friends.


Until next time, stay inspired, curious, and keep making a difference. Go and fix the world.


Jul 29, 202340:44
S8E11 - Who is Fixing the World - "Defending Dignity: Dismantling Caste Systems in Nepal" with Padrip Pariyar

S8E11 - Who is Fixing the World - "Defending Dignity: Dismantling Caste Systems in Nepal" with Padrip Pariyar

"Defending Dignity: Dismantling Caste Systems in Nepal"

In this powerful episode, our Host, Lady Marieme, engages in a compelling conversation with fellow Young Global Leader Padrip Pariyar, the head of the #DalitLivesMatter Global Alliance.

This impactful movement aims to bring global awareness to the deeply troubling issue of caste-based discrimination while empowering Nepal's young activists, known as "Dignity Defenders" to fight against this injustice.


Padrip shares his personal experiences of growing up in the Dalit Community, bravely recounting his exclusion from public places and the discrimination he endured from even his closest friends and teachers solely because of the entrenched caste system in Nepal. His journey serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need to address these systemic inequalities.

Together, Padrip and Lady Marieme dive into a thought-provoking exploration of the caste system in Nepal, shedding light on its complex workings and the devastating impact it has on the lives of Dalits and other marginalized communities. They also highlight the universal nature of discrimination, acknowledging that many groups worldwide have suffered inhumane treatment due to their birthplace or social status.

The episode serves as a powerful call to Action, urging listeners to stand against all forms of inequality. Padrip stresses that meaningful change starts with awareness, education, and understanding. By learning about these pressing issues and empathizing with those affected, we can all support equal rights for everyone.


Join Lady Marieme and Padrip in this eye-opening conversation, and discover how we can collectively create a more just and inclusive world. Through education and empathy, let's work hand in hand to dismantle discriminatory systems and promote a future where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Together, we can make a difference.


Remember, our Podcast is a learning, growth, and connection platform. We are here to inspire, educate, and entertain you. If you have any suggestions for future episodes or topics you'd like us to explore, please don't hesitate to reach out.

We are a small Team dedicated to improving the world by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better.

Want more Podcasts from iamtheCODE? Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.iamthecode.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and support our girls and find a way to fix the world.

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed during the interview are Padrip's personal opinion.

Thank you for the support and love. Enjoy this episode, and please share it with your friends.


Until next time, stay inspired, curious, and keep making a difference.


Jul 21, 202340:15
S8E10 - Who is Fixing the World- "Shaping Change: The Power of Integrity" with Deng Dak Malual

S8E10 - Who is Fixing the World- "Shaping Change: The Power of Integrity" with Deng Dak Malual

"Shaping Change: The Power of Integrity"

Our Host speaks with South Sudanese Deng Dak Malual, the curator of the Global Shaper Hub in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Deng is transforming lives, opening doors, and despite facing the trials and tribulations of being a refugee himself, has emerged as an advocate for financial inclusion, peacebuilding, better livelihood for refugees and climate change.

Born in South Sudan, now living in Kakuma Refugee Camp, he spoke to our Host whilst she was in China. In a candid call, both explored the challenges faced by refugees in accessing financial services, the innovative solutions being implemented, and the positive impact these initiatives are having on individuals and communities.

The Global Shapers Community believes in a world where young people are at the heart of solution-building, policy-making and lasting change. An initiative of the World Economic Forum, their mission is to inspire, empower and connect young leaders to reach their full potential, shape decision-making processes and drive positive change in their communities and the world.

Remember, our Podcast is a platform for learning, growth, and connection. We are here to inspire, educate, and entertain you. If you have any suggestions for future episodes or topics you'd like us to explore, please don't hesitate to reach out.


We are a small Team dedicated to improving the world by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better.

Want more Podcasts from iamtheCODE? Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.iamthecode.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and support our girls and find a way to fix the world.

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed during the interview are Deng's personal opinion.

Thank you for the support and love. Enjoy this episode, and please share it with your friends.

Until next time, stay inspired, curious, and keep making a difference.

Jul 14, 202345:59
S8E9 - Who is Fixing the World- "The Story of a Resilient Refugee Entrepreneur" with Adhieu Achuil

S8E9 - Who is Fixing the World- "The Story of a Resilient Refugee Entrepreneur" with Adhieu Achuil

In today's episode, we embark on a remarkable journey to a refugee camp that showcases the power of resilience and entrepreneurship.

Our Host visited Dadaab Refugee Camp last month and had the privilege of meeting extraordinary women who defied all odds and embraced entrepreneurship as a means to rebuild their lives. Their determination, creativity, and unwavering spirit left an indelible mark on her.

Dadaab is Africa's first and largest refugee camp which is now 32 years old. More than 300,000 refugees now live in the camp in Kenya originally intended for 90,000 according to UNHCR. She celebrated World Refugee Day, where she also met U.N.H.C.R. colleagues.

She discussed and delved into the stories of these remarkable female entrepreneurs like Adhieu Achuil, who have transformed adversity into opportunity. From handcrafted goods to innovative services, from crushing nuts into hair shampoos and oils, they have unleashed their entrepreneurial talents to not only sustain themselves but also uplift their communities. Their stories will inspire you, challenge your perceptions, and ignite a sense of hope and possibility like they did to our host.

Join us as we uncover the triumphs and tribulations of these resilient women, discover the transformative Power of entrepreneurship, and gain a deeper understanding of the human spirit's incredible ability to thrive even in the face of unimaginable circumstances.

We are a small Team dedicated to improving the world by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better.

Want more Podcasts from iamtheCODE? Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.iamthecode.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Please ⁠⁠⁠⁠donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠and support our girls and find a way to fix the world.

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed during the interview are Adhieu's personal opinion.

Thank you for the support and love. Enjoy this episode, and please share it with your friends.

Until next time, stay inspired, curious, and keep making a difference.

Jul 07, 202342:54
S8E8 - Who is Fixing the World - "The Power of Empathy: Fostering a World-Caring Mindset" with Lady Mariéme Jamme

S8E8 - Who is Fixing the World - "The Power of Empathy: Fostering a World-Caring Mindset" with Lady Mariéme Jamme

The Power of Empathy: Fostering a World-Caring Mindset


In this special Podcast compilation, our Host looks back at some of the most inspiring moments and thought-provoking insights shared by our esteemed guests. We've heard from a myriad of personalities who are making incredible strides in their fields, and today we want to reflect on their wisdom, from Beatrice Bondy to Mark Wamaya, who said: "Everybody deserves the right to dance. Dancing is like coding. It is a tool that we can use to fight poverty in Kibera. I want to give people dignity, and I know they can do magic and fix the world when they are young and themselves."

Bhushan Sethi also talked about creating meaningful partnerships.


Despite our guest's wide range of backgrounds and professions, we noticed common threads across their narratives. Themes like caring, accountability, responsibility, innovation, and Community have been recurring, shaping their approaches to fixing the world.


Our Host shared her reflections in an emotive and candid way.

Thank you all for listening to the Podcast, and please continue to engage and send us your feedback.


We are a small Team dedicated to improving the world by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better.

Want more Podcasts from iamtheCODE? Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.iamthecode.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 


Please ⁠⁠⁠⁠donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠and support our girls and find a way to fix the world.


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Jun 09, 202311:06
S8E7 - Who is Fixing the World - "Why Should We Care About Africa?" with Pierre Goudiaby Atepa

S8E7 - Who is Fixing the World - "Why Should We Care About Africa?" with Pierre Goudiaby Atepa


Exclusive: Who is Fixing the World - "Why Should We Care About Africa?" with Pierre Goudiaby Atepa


What a week. How did we get here? This is the question that we keep asking ourselves each morning. Our guest has got answers.


This week's episode was recorded from Dakar, Senegal, ⁠where our Host spent a week speaking and meeting people despite the political instability.

Our Host spoke at the ⁠E-Learning Africa⁠, a platform promoting e-learning in Africa and encouraging collaboration amongst the chief learning officers.

Senegal is a country of over 16 million people, and youth unemployment is exceptionally high; young people, especially women and girls, lack skills and cannot get jobs.


Both discussed how we can develop Senegal and Africa in general. He said that people just need to care. When people care about Africa, we will be able to eradicate Poverty. People care too much about themselves; hence the poverty level is what it is.

He said their generation had failed Africa, and he wants to ensure the next generation does better for Africa, and for that to happen, the mindset must change.

The renowned and celebrated African Architect Pierre Goudiaby Atepa is our guest for this exclusive Podcast. Mr Goudiaby has created the most iconic African buildings, including the Central Bank B.C.E.A.O. The building is situated in Burkina Faso. He also made the Millenary Door in Dakar, the Banjul airport, and the Bank of the Economic Community of West African States (E.C.O.W.A.S.) in Lomé, to just name a few. 

He is currently looking at Smart cities and how to build administrative cities in Africa. He believes we must change our mindset, invest more in our cities and think differently to develop our continent. The Human capital of Africa is immense, but when we care more about the continent, change can happen. We truly loved talking to Pierre at his home in the Senegalese Capital.


We are a small Team dedicated to improving the world by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better.

Want more Podcasts from iamtheCODE? Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.iamthecode.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Please ⁠⁠⁠donate ⁠⁠⁠and support our girls and find a way to fix the world.


DISCLAIMER: The views expressed during the interview are Pierre's personal opinion.

Thank you for the support and love. Enjoy this episode, and please share it with your friends.


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Jun 05, 202350:03
S8E6 - Who is Fixing the World - "How to become a better ancestor" with Shoukei Matsumoto

S8E6 - Who is Fixing the World - "How to become a better ancestor" with Shoukei Matsumoto

In conversation- "How to become a better ancestor."


Recorded from Japan, in this week's episode, Author, Ancestorist, and Buddhist Monk Shoukei Matsumoto joined our Host, Lady Marieme, to discuss his new project, "Camphor Three Village". He was born in 1979 in Japan; he graduated with B.A. degree in Literature from the University of Tokyo. They spent time together in Japan, where she recently visited and spoke to over a thousand people in person and online.

In support of Mastumoto, our Host helps define what it means to become a better ancestor to a different audience in this modern world.

She agrees with Shoukei that future generations must rethink ancestry, be accountable and do better for the world.


The time they spent together during this pilgrimage allowed them to reconnect and share some memorable moments they both cherished. Both have an in-depth conversation on incorporating the Ikigai and Ubuntu concepts in our thinking and daily lives.


Please donate and support our girls and find a way to fix the world.


If you like this content, please share it and subscribe to the Podcast. We count on your generosity. 

May 22, 202331:03
S8E5 - Who is Fixing the World - "Responsible and Accountable Leaders can fix the world" with Beatrice Bondy
May 12, 202327:46
S8E4 - Who is Fixing the World - "Building deep and meaningful school collaboration" with Tormead School

S8E4 - Who is Fixing the World - "Building deep and meaningful school collaboration" with Tormead School

How to build deep and meaningful school collaboration?

In this week's episode, our Host visited the Tormead Girls school in Guildford, where she spoke to the students. The Tormead school girls were joined by their Nepalese friends who visited the school to learn and gain experiences.

Lady Mariéme was invited to meet the Tormead girls and their Nepalese school students counterparts. They shared their hopes and dreams but also challenged us to do better for young women and girls who do not have the opportunity they have.

The girls of Tormead understand their privileges and vouch to be inclusive and do better for their generation.

We hope you'll keep listening to the Podcast if you're already subscribing, and subscribe now if you haven't! (Lots of tips and life lessons on all the different ways to tune in and find inspiration).


We are a small Team dedicated to improving the world by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better.

Want more Podcasts from iamtheCODE? Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.iamthecode.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Please ⁠⁠⁠donate⁠⁠⁠ and support our girls.


DISCLAIMER: The views expressed during the interview are Tormead's girl's personal opinion.

Thank you for the support and love. Enjoy this episode, and please share it with your friends.

May 06, 202332:06
S8E3 - Who is Fixing the World - "Enabling Meaningful Partnerships" with Bhushan Sethi

S8E3 - Who is Fixing the World - "Enabling Meaningful Partnerships" with Bhushan Sethi

iamtheCODE Special Anniversary. Who’s fixing the world?


Well, that went fast! Today marks the third anniversary of the iamtheCODE Podcast.

Bhushan Sethi, Partner, Strategy & PwC US, Adjunct Professor, NYU Stern School of Business, is joining us this week to celebrate our third anniversary. In 2020, during the pandemic, our Host started the Podcast to give young women and girls space to share during the lockdown.

We now have over 120 episodes for you to access and listen to.

Over the last three years, our guest lists have exceeded our wildest dreams: musicians, writers, consultants, social activists, young global leaders, climate change activists, C.E.O.s, and philanthropists.


What’s it all about? Here’s the intro episode that explains what we are trying to do with the intentionally themed Podcast series.

Haven’t caught up with the show lately? Here are a few Podcast “highlights” to get you started.


Our Host has big plans for Year 4. We hope you’ll keep listening to the Podcast if you’re already subscribing, and subscribe now if you haven’t! (Lots of tips and life lessons on all the different ways you can tune in and find inspiration).


We are a small Team dedicated to improving the world by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better.


Want more Podcasts from iamtheCODE? Visit: ⁠⁠www.iamthecode.org⁠⁠ 


Please ⁠⁠donate⁠⁠ and support our girls.


DISCLAIMER: The views expressed during the interview are Bhushan Sethi's personal opinion.

Thank you for the support and love. Enjoy this episode, and please share it with your friends.

Apr 22, 202326:34
S8E2 - Who is Fixing the World - "The Power Of Dance" with Mike Wamaya

S8E2 - Who is Fixing the World - "The Power Of Dance" with Mike Wamaya

"The Power of Dance"


After a few weeks away from the mic, Lady Mariéme returned to speak with Mike Wamaya, Founder and C.E.O. of Project Elimu. Mike was 13 years old when his life was turned upside down. His father’s death forced him to drop out of school to support his family. While selling car parts, he saw a poster announcing auditions for the Kenya Performing Arts Group. Without any previous experience, Michael’s determination shone through, and he was offered a place at the Nairobi-based school. Lady Mariéme met Mike a few years ago in Nairobi and was genuinely impressed with his vision to help young women and girls through Ballet dancing. She donated computers to his project. Both discuss giving tools to the youth. Mike said: “Everybody deserves the right to dance. Dancing is like coding. It is a tool that we can use to fight poverty in Kibera. I want to give people dignity, and I know they can do magic and fix the world when they are young and themselves.

Remember, we are a small Team dedicated to making the world a better place by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better. Please donate and support our girls and find a way to fix the world.


DISCLAIMER: The views expressed during the interview are Mike’s personal opinions.

Apr 07, 202328:44
S8E1 - Who is Fixing the World - "Coming Together in Kakuma Refugee Camp" with Basetsana Kumalo

S8E1 - Who is Fixing the World - "Coming Together in Kakuma Refugee Camp" with Basetsana Kumalo


Welcome to Season 8 of the iamtheCODE Podcast. Thank you for supporting us.

Our theme this season is: Who is Fixing the World? Is there any sentence that sums up your life? Do you know people who are fixing the world and coming together to make a difference?

Our brilliant Host speaks with ⁠⁠Basetsana Kumalo⁠⁠ , patron of iamtheCODE, who travelled with her to meet the Kakuma Girls for the first time in history. Basetsana was shocked and in tears to see what was happening in this Refugee Camp. Lady Marieme has dedicated her life to making the world a better place for the Kakuma; hence she invited her dear friend to visit the camp with her.

During the trip, both women met extraordinary young girls and women with ideas, empathy, kindness, passion and determination to improve their and other people’s lives. Basetsana is a businesswoman and philanthropist. After the trip, she shared lessons and gave some advice to help us all express our deepest gratitude for what we have and can do for our fellow human beings.

We are a small Team dedicated to making the world better by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better.

Want more Podcasts from iamtheCODE? Visit: ⁠⁠www.iamthecode.org⁠⁠ Please ⁠⁠donate⁠⁠ and support our girls.

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed during the interview are Mrs Kumalo’s opinion.


Mar 31, 202314:52
S7E11 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - In FOCUS: How can Therapy help DoGooders with Lady Mariéme

S7E11 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - In FOCUS: How can Therapy help DoGooders with Lady Mariéme

Our Season 7 continues with the theme of the Diary of the Do-Gooders. In this week’s Episode, Lady Mariéme talks about the power of having a therapist instead of a coach and why understanding that a therapist can help you better than a coach. We hide behind coaches, but sometimes what really we need is a therapist. Although Coaching can be excellent when people are healed, Lady Mariéme believes therapy should come first. After two sessions of coaching this year, she realised she needed a therapist. She felt she was coaching her coach more than the coach was coaching her. Having been in therapy for more than 20 years, our host said that therapy has helped her find herself, grow, heal, be healthy, master her childhood issues and be more pragmatic with her life journey. Many people do not know that psychotherapist focuses more on healing you from the past, while Coaching focuses on getting you to where you wish to be next, like setting up your SMART goals and giving you clarity in what you want to achieve. Sometimes they repeat what you already know but needs to be validated. Coaches can do little when you have trauma and lack motivation; What you really need is therapists; investing in therapy can help you immensely. Do-Gooders see injustice and unfairness and commit to doing something about it. They are fixers.

In this season, guests like Raghu Appasani (founder of the MINDS Foundation) want to help people take care of themselves. I loved his Podcast and his talk about mental hygiene. A therapist can help us with the mental health issues that may prevent us from living our best life. They can help us explore deep-rooted matters from our past, childhood trauma and relationships with our parents, even when the past hurts. This season, I learned that learning to train your mind is the greatest investment you can make in life. I also learned that if you do not have it, you cannot give it. Some Do-Gooders want to do good, but they push themselves too much so they can feel good, but underneath their intention are pain and trauma. For 20 years, I had a treatment plan, which has helped me. When you have a therapist, they can lubricate your life. The plans could take several months or even years, but it is good for you and your soul. 

Having a therapist helped me understand the nature and importance of sleep. Also, my therapist helped me explore my authenticity, understanding my triggers and what I want to do in life and don’t want to do. My advice: Find yourself a therapist, not a coach. Check out iamtheCODE Wellbeing and Mentoring programmes.

Disclaimer: This Podcast is advisory. The Host is not a qualified therapist and is only sharing her experience. Remember to subscribe to the Podcast. Kindly share it.
Be a force for Good. Doing Good Decreases Stress, makes you feel good, Promotes Mental Health and leads to happiness.

Dec 16, 202211:16
S7E10 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - The Importance of Leading by Example with Carmen Corbin

S7E10 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - The Importance of Leading by Example with Carmen Corbin

In this week’s Episode, Lady Mariéme invited Carmen Corbin, Head of Counter Cybercrime Programming (Africa). Carmen leads by example. She is based in Senegal, where she is currently serving. Both met during the pandemic when she invited Lady Mariéme to speak about technology and the importance of online safety. She is passionate about capacity building in Africa, especially for women.


They both discussed how cyber harassment and cybercrime can take many forms and why civil servants in the Police must be trained urgently with digital intelligence tools. In Africa, we have seen significant growth in cyber criminality in the form of high-profile ransomware campaigns over the last year. Unwanted sexually explicit emails, text (or online) messages; websites or internet chat rooms; Threats of physical and/or sexual violence by email, text (or online) messages; Hate speech, meaning language that denigrates, insults, threatens or targets an individual based on her identity (gender) and other traits (such as sexual orientation or disability). Lady Mariéme believes that Technology will have a profound and transformational effect on how her agency and law enforcement in Africa do business over the coming eight years. Carmen is happy to be part of the change in the cybercrime space in Africa. She is a Do-Gooder! 

We are a small team dedicated to making the world a better place by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better. Remember to Donate and support our girls. Be a force for Good. Doing Good Decreases Stress, makes you feel good, Promotes Mental Health and leads to happiness. Remember to Donate to keep our girls safe. 

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed during the interview are Carmen’s personal opinions.

Dec 10, 202256:14
S7E9 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - The Power of Girls will Change the World with the Our Ladies' Girls (Kakuma)

S7E9 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - The Power of Girls will Change the World with the Our Ladies' Girls (Kakuma)

Our girls demanded a seat at the table and delivered a powerful message in this podcast. The world population has reached 8 billion people today, and we are grateful to be part of it. On behalf of our community and our girls, who will need our help in the next 8 years, thank you in advance. In this episode, our Host Lady Mariéme Jamme spoke to the Kakuma Girls from the Our Ladies’ school. The girls shared their dreams and also talked about Sustainable Development Goals. The girls loved their school but talked about food shortage and other items they needed. The global narrative on women’s and girls’ economic empowerment is changing thanks to movements like iamtheCODE.

We are a small team dedicated to making the world a better place by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better. Remember to Donate and support our girls. Any amount will make a difference. Be a force for Good. Doing good decreases stress, makes you feel good, promotes mental health and leads to happiness.

Caution: Sensitive information is shared on this Podcast.

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed during the interview are the individual's personal opinions.

Nov 19, 202233:38
S7E8 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - Using Kindness as a Baseline with Martha Lane Fox

S7E8 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - Using Kindness as a Baseline with Martha Lane Fox

Exclusive Episode - This week’s podcast features Baronness Martha Lane Fox, a current member of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom. Martha survived a serious car crash in Morocco in 2004, but never stopped working and pushing boundaries to get UK households digitalized in later years.

“Digital access and skills are essential to fully enable people to participate in an increasingly digital society. She believes, Tackling the digital divide will be crucial to addressing social and economic inequalities and levelling up every Community”. Her dedication and passion are well-documented. She is an Internet Activist and a Businesswoman and has since become the UK Digital Space spokeswoman. 

Martha and our Host discuss the power of kindness and resilience. She shared her journey and coping and getting on with things. Inspired by this quote from Martin Luther King Jr. ” If you can’t fly then run; if you can’t run then walk if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward,” Baroness Lane-Fox of Soho is determined to continue working, helping the most needed in life and fight for a world where everyone is connected and have digital access. Despite all her challenges and limitations, Martha’s kindness message is louder and more evident.

We are a small team dedicated to making the world a better place by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better. Remember to Donate and support our girls. Be a force for Good. Doing Good Decreases Stress, makes you feel good, Promotes Mental Health and leads to happiness.


DISCLAIMER: The views expressed during the interview are Martha’s personal opinion.

Nov 13, 202237:24
S7E7 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - Creating Your Own Space While Doing Good with the Kakuma Girls

S7E7 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - Creating Your Own Space While Doing Good with the Kakuma Girls

In this week’s episode, we invited some of the Kakuma Refugee Girls in Kenya.


They are growing up and have a message for the world. They want opportunities to learn from each other, learn how to code and get jobs. We are very proud of the Kakuma Girls. We have learnt immensely and hope to continue collaborating with them. They require more food, laptops, and tablets. The Girls have dreams and want the world to pay attention to their needs. I hope you enjoyed the conversation with the girls; it was heartwarming and sweet. 


Don’t forget to subscribe to the Podcast. Kindly share it. We have more girls joining us this season. They will inspire you. We are a small team dedicated to making the world a better place by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better. Remember to Donate and support our girls.
Be a force for Good. Doing Good Decreases Stress, makes you feel good, Promotes Mental Health and leads to happiness.

Nov 04, 202225:03
S7E6 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - The Power of Belonging in a Community with Integrity with Diana Verde Nieto

S7E6 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - The Power of Belonging in a Community with Integrity with Diana Verde Nieto

We are returning from Kakuma Refugee Camp, where we celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child this month. We met the girls and witnessed them learning how to CODE. It was truly unbelievable to see them coding with their tablets donated by our partner Skillsoft. It was an honour to see how much they progressed as human beings and love coding. They also loved talking about self-esteem and how to be free.

In this thought-provoking and stirring episode, our Host and CEO invited her young global leader, fellow and dear friend Argentinian-born Diana Verde Nieto, the Co-Founder of Positive Luxury. Since 2011 Positive Luxury has been accelerating organisations’ adaptation to the new climate economy. Dania is a pioneer, and her mission is to shape a sustainable future for luxury by redefining the business model and rebuilding consumer trust. She is very keen on the ESGs (environmental, social, and governance (ESG)) and thinks that corporate policies must lead to impact and accountability.

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Be a force for Good. Doing Good Decreases Stress, makes you feel good, Promotes Mental Health, and leads to happiness.

Oct 28, 202239:19
S7E5 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - 'Doing Good' as a Lawyer with Andrew Skipper

S7E5 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - 'Doing Good' as a Lawyer with Andrew Skipper

Another new podcast from iamtheCODE with Andrew Skipper MBE who leads the Africa practice at Hogan and Lovells, a law firm in London. He is committed to pursuing a policy of understanding, operating in, investing in and respecting Africa. As a lawyer, philanthropist, and art lover who understands the complexities of the African continent, Andrew is committed to supporting small and medium enterprises and organisations like iamtheCODE as a commercial lawyer. Their firm has offices in more than 45 countries, including 11 offices in the USA. He divides his time between managing some of the firm’s largest clients and developing relationships with African businesses, law firms and government contacts. Our host and Andrew discussed the power of giving, listening, networking and building relationships. His love of art came from having a mentor in Africa in the art industry. As the beneficiary of their pro-bono services, Lady Mariéme is genuinely grateful to have him on the podcast. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Podcast. Kindly share it.


Next week we will have another brilliant guest who has done so much for mental health and wellbeing. We are a small team dedicated to making the world a better place by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better. Remember to Donate and support our girls. 

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed during the interview are Andrew's personal opinions.

Oct 03, 202246:28
S7E4 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - Lessons On How To Be a Do-Gooder with Charles Abani (Part 2)
Sep 25, 202236:46
S7E4 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - Power of Self-Belief with Charles Abani (Part 1)

S7E4 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - Power of Self-Belief with Charles Abani (Part 1)

This week, Lady Mariéme Jamme @mjamme converses with Mr Charles Abani, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ghana. He is of British and Nigerian descent and has dedicated 20 years of his life to promoting development, and equality in the world. Charles is very passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and enabling young people faced with poverty to live purposeful and sustainable lives. Charles cultivates the potential of the people of Ghana, so they can believe in themselves and be the protagonists of change. He believes that if they succeed, we all succeed, in the same sentiment of Ubuntu, to Charles, “I am because you are”.

Listen to learn how we together, can be all part of the change. Also, how we can cultivate belief in ourselves to make our voices heard. We are a small team dedicated to making the world a better place by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better."


DISCLAIMER: The views expressed during the interview are Charles’s personal opinions.

Sep 19, 202230:40
S7E3 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - How To Motivate People To Do Good For Others with African Science Academy

S7E3 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - How To Motivate People To Do Good For Others with African Science Academy

How To Motivate People To Do Good For Others.

"We are not free until everyone is free"- is the message from a young girl in Ghana that our host Lady Mariéme met recently.

Our Host Lady Mariéme has been busy travelling and meeting incredible young women. She caught up with them and visited their schools and communities.

The girls will start their coding classes this September. Some of the girls are from Jamestown in Accra and will be the first girls to learn how to code with our new iamtheCODE Digital platform. The concrete benefits of coding come as valuable tools for both governmental bodies and the population as a whole. If you don’t know, Jamestown is the oldest district in Accra. A place where you can experience the real Accra. She left Accra, thinking about the world’s inequalities and kept asking herself why so many people struggle for decades of inaction. She also thought about the opportunities we have to do Good collectively. But how do we motivate people to do good for others?

Our Host thinks our attitude is everything but we must also eliminate excuses. She said there is no passion to be found in playing small.

The world needs your help; get out and give all you have to elevate humanity. You cannot take things with you. She wants to use her life want to make someone’s life better. Remember to Donate and support our girls.

Listen to this fantastic episode where she captured the voices of Praise & Favour, young learners in Ghana; We hope you can learn from the Girls of the African Science Academy.

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Sep 02, 202224:18
S7E2 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - Our Mental Wellbeing is Our Asset with Dr Raghu Appasani

S7E2 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - Our Mental Wellbeing is Our Asset with Dr Raghu Appasani

In episode 2, Lady Mariéme @mjamme sits down with her DoGood Fellow, Dr Raghu Appasani, an integrative psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and social entrepreneur who focuses on bridging the gap between western and eastern mental health practices. As the Founder & CEO of the Minds Foundation, Dr Raghu is taking an innovative and proactive approach to increasing access to mental healthcare through their virtual therapy clinic and MH4ALL 24x7 helpline in India

Listen to this powerful and inspiring conversation about being present with yourself and your loved ones. Also, how to conserve energy without sacrificing your wellbeing, and building inclusive communities where marginalised women and girls can have a safe space to express themselves without encountering taboos around mental health. Fun Fact: Dr Appasani and Lady Mariéme got nominated by the Do Good Fellow Summit Sweden in 2022. Both value the impactful work they do for the lives of marginalised individuals and communities. The Do Good Summit is chaired by Karl-Johan Persson, Chairman of H&M and Founder of the Good Fellows. As a philanthropist, Karl-Johan has the vision to do good globally by supporting diverse and innovative organisations. We are a small team dedicated to making the world a better place by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better.


Subscribe to our Podcast. Follow us on Social Media. Be a force for good. Doing Good decreases stress and promotes mental health while leading you to happiness. Remember to Donate and support our girls.

Aug 26, 202239:08
S7E1 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - Young Women of Brazil on Being a Force of Good

S7E1 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - Young Women of Brazil on Being a Force of Good

Welcome to Season 7 of #iamtheCODEPodcast. Lady Mariéme Jamme @mjamme the host is honoured to share the latest news about our work in building and creating opportunities for resilient souls. We recently travelled to Salvador Bahia, Brazil, and Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya, to meet our beneficiaries. And despite coming from some of the most disadvantaged backgrounds, they are incredibly determined to create a better life for themselves. We are so proud of all they have accomplished, and we know that with your continued support, they will go on to achieve even more. Each time you support iamtheCODE, you elevate marginalised young women and girls globally. Season 7 is all about "Do-Gooders." This year Lady Mariéme was honoured to be nominated as a Do-Good Fellow in Sweden at the Do-Good summit."I thought many people were doing good in this world, but perhaps we don't hear from them often." ~ Lady Mariéme Jamme


Do-gooders are changing the lives of millions, inventing vaccines, creating jobs, building movements, fostering gender equality, and transforming local communities. To kick off this Season 7, two amazing young women from Salvador Bahia in Brazil, Marília and Camily; Lady Mariéme, met them during the iamtheCODE #SDGsHackathon in Brazil and the girls were part of the Winning Team. They are Do-Gooders participating, building solutions, and leading by example. We hope our conversation with them truly inspires you. If you have not seen our E-learning tools and resources, please go to the website and Enrol Now.


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We are a small team dedicated to making the world a better place by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better. Remember to Donate and support our girls.
Be a force for good. Doing Good decreases stress and promotes mental health while leading you to happiness.

Aug 19, 202227:07
S6E20 In Conversation with Phinah Mahoro & Shallon Kobusinge - Coding Domestic Solutions for the Global Community

S6E20 In Conversation with Phinah Mahoro & Shallon Kobusinge - Coding Domestic Solutions for the Global Community

Happy Monday. Welcome to the final episode of Season 6, Decoding the Sustainable Development Goals. We are grateful to all the listeners for taking in the wisdom shared by our profound guests this season. Our guests for this episode are students from the Rwanda Coding Academy. With the kindness of our host, Lady Mariéme, Phinah & Shallon felt lucky to have been featured live from the Davos Forum. In this episode, the girls share insights on their passion for digital skills as coding fosters their creativity and helps them express ideas. The skills also equip them to design global solutions to sustainability issues. They also agreed that coding benefits all areas of society as it helps you think critically and take action effectively. This has led to the Rwandan Government using some welfare projects coded by the students of RCA. At last, the amazing girls voiced a message for the world leaders: Invest in technology-led education for the entire youth community. 

Listen now on all major platforms.


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Jun 27, 202222:11
S6E19 In Conversation with Asheesh Advani - A Positive Mindset Can Change The World

S6E19 In Conversation with Asheesh Advani - A Positive Mindset Can Change The World

Welcome to the second to last episode of Season 6. We hope you have enjoyed the DecodingSDGs series. We are honoured to bring guests from diverse communities together to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. ’In this episode, our host, Lady Mariéme, invited the restless entrepreneur and CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, Asheesh Advani.

Asheesh Advani Graduated from Wharton School and Oxford University. He is a Technology entrepreneur. Currently, President and Chief Executive Officer, Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, one of the largest youth services organizations in the world. With operations in over 100 countries, JA serves more than 10 million young people annually with programs designed to create pathways to employability and entrepreneurship. JA has over 120 million living alumni worldwide, including many successful business leaders, speakers and social entrepreneurs.

They discussed his journey, his work at JA worldwide, and how we can include more youth on a global platform like JA.

He is on a journey to transform the future by providing substantial programs in Entrepreneurship, Financial literacy & Work Readiness to young people worldwide. He strongly believes in the credibility of UN SDGs to bridge the global digital skills gap by providing a common language that helps build inclusion with a collective objective. This man of impact will inspire you with his resolve to re-skill the youth force and build confidence to scale opportunities.

Jun 17, 202226:18
S6E18 In Conversation with Faraja Kotta Nyalandu (Davos Special) - Why Effective Curriculums Matter

S6E18 In Conversation with Faraja Kotta Nyalandu (Davos Special) - Why Effective Curriculums Matter

Here is the final special episode straight from Davos 2022 of Season 6, Decoding Sustainable Development Goals. Our host, Lady Mariéme, went live from the prestigious event to feature girls from the Rwanda Coding Academy. The girls shared a powerful message with the world leaders. In addition to strengthening the voice of two young coders from Rwanda, she invited the Innovation Queen, Faraja Kotta Nyalandu. She is a Young Global Leader assigned by the World Economic Forum as well as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Shule Direct. In this episode, they discussed the silver lining of COVID-19. The pandemic showed the potential of technology and how access to digital means has improved the quality of life. Faraja also emphasized the need to work with policymakers for curriculum reforms while integrating future skills to thrive in the 21st century. Without SDG4, Quality Education, our world will not be able to reach its fullest potential. 

Listen now on all major platforms.


Don’t forget to share and subscribe to the podcast if you like this content. We have launched our new Digital Platform. We want to encourage young people, particularly women and girls from marginalized communities, to learn how to code using our intuitive online and offline interface. Find out more via our website and social media.

Jun 14, 202225:50
S6E17 In Conversation with Bob Moritz (Davos Special) - The Life-Long Learner Who Believes in Youth Potential

S6E17 In Conversation with Bob Moritz (Davos Special) - The Life-Long Learner Who Believes in Youth Potential

Our Davos 2022 Season 6 specials continue wth Lady Mariéme, our tireless host for another episode of Decoding the UN Sustainable Development Goals. She invited Bob Moritz, Global Chairman of PwC, and they discussed the Future of Work, the Global Skills standards Framework, and the skills taxonomy of the World Economic Forum Reskilling platform, where both seats as council members. The young people listening to this Podcast could learn a lot from Bob's leadership journey and his advice on how they should approach their future. The Pandemic has put the value of human talent into the spotlight, making it a core strategic priority for companies. Bob profoundly cares about helping people grow to reach their full potential. He mentioned that he is a lifelong learner. The man is committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels like they belong. For 1 billion people to be reskilled by 2030, we must have at least a common and universal language for skills.

Listen now on all major platforms. Please share it and subscribe to the podcast if you like this content.
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Jun 03, 202225:03
S6E16 In Conversation with Rhea Mazumdar Singhal (Davos Special) - Meet the Woman Fighting for a World Without Plastic
May 30, 202224:03
S6E15 Rwanda in Focus: Experience in the Field

S6E15 Rwanda in Focus: Experience in the Field

Lady Mariéme, the founder and CEO of iamtheCODE, made an inspiring appearance at this year’s E-learning Africa Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. She showcased our new platform to leaders and local heroes from all over Rwanda who are transforming the world one day at a time. She visited the Rwanda Coding Academy and demonstrated the platform to the pride of Africa, the girls and boys learning how to code. She was honoured to have witnessed their vigour in becoming the most significant asset for our continent. With the facilitation from our partners, Kilimajaro Blind Trust, Lady Mariéme also visited some young visually impaired students, which brought tears to her eyes. We are doing all we can to make the entire content in Braille so that those who need it most will have access. The students and teachers of HVP Gatagara School for the visually impaired also listened to one of our Decoding SDGs episodes. They expressed their love and understood the challenges of gender equality in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As she said, technology does not discriminate; people do. Please check it out if you have not seen the iamtheCODE Digital platform. In this episode, Lady Mariéme shares more knowledge about the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, which provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. Stay tuned as we have more guests lined up for this season.


Don’t forget to subscribe to the Podcast. Listen now on all major platforms. 

Our previous episode features The Childwall Valley primary school girls who are fantastic.
Please listen to their joint episode with Rachel Brown Fennis.

May 20, 202210:17
S6E14 In Conversation with Rachel Brown Finnis & Students from Childwall Valley School - Enabling Girls through the Power of Sport

S6E14 In Conversation with Rachel Brown Finnis & Students from Childwall Valley School - Enabling Girls through the Power of Sport

Happy Friday! - In this week's episode, Lady Mariéme invited her co-hosts, students from Childwall Valley Primary School, Liverpool, to welcome former England Goalkeeper and Team GB2012 for the 2012 London Olympics, Rachel Brown Finnis. She is now a media pundit for BBC/BT Sport. Rachel's journey as a sportswoman started at the age of 8, and she is humbled by how far women's football has come since then - even if there are still many barriers ahead. In this episode, Rachel and our young leaders discuss the critical role of sports in advancing sustainability and mental health globally. She has been an inspiration to everyone, and her invaluable expertise in being a sportswoman is something we can all learn from. Congratulations to all the girls.

Listen now on all major platforms.


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May 14, 202244:31
S6E13 In Conversation with Jayathma Wickramanayake - Special 100th Episode

S6E13 In Conversation with Jayathma Wickramanayake - Special 100th Episode

In continuation of our Girls in ICT Day celebrations, we have reached our ‘Special 100th Episode’. Lady Mariéme, our esteemed host was joined by our humble guest, Jayathma Wickramanayake, the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth.

Her extraordinary journey started as a community mobilizer, and when she started a youth-led non-profit called ‘Hashtag Generation’ from Srilanka, her birthplace. She shared her journey of being the UN Youth Envoy while focusing on the biggest challenges faced by youth. Jayathma and Lady Mariéme share a passion for providing access to knowledge and technology to youth while closing the digital gender divide. They Both seat as Board members of the ITU Generation Connect Visionaries. 

Listen now on all major platforms.

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We have launched our new Digital Platform. We want to encourage young people, particularly young women and girls from marginalized communities, to learn how to code using our intuitive online and offline interface. Find out more via our website and social media.

May 06, 202233:25
S6E12 In Conversation with Doreen Bogdan-Martin - Access and Safety for All

S6E12 In Conversation with Doreen Bogdan-Martin - Access and Safety for All

Hello From Kakuma, we welcome you to this special iamtheCODE Podcast episode. 

We celebrated Girls ICT Day in Kakuma Refugee Camp, where Lady Mariéme hosted the Podcast after two years of not meeting the girls.
She also launched the iamtheCODE Digital Platform. She was joined by Doreen Bogdan-Martin is Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau of the
International Telecommunication Union, the Secretariat of ITU-D. She was elected at the 2018 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Dubai and was named the first woman in the 153-year history of the ITU to hold an elected office. Previously, Bogdan-Martin was Chief of Strategic Planning and Membership from 2008-to 2018. Bogdan-Martin also serves as the Executive Director of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
They are both passionate about giving girls access to technology and innovation.

As mentioned, we are also celebrating the launch of our new Digital Platform. We want to encourage young people, particularly young women and girls from marginalized communities, to learn how to code using our intuitive online and offline interface. Find out more via our website and social media.

Don’t forget to subscribe and share the podcast if you like this content.

Apr 30, 202225:32
S6E11 In Conversation with Madga Wood - Digital Education and the Technology within (Girls ICT Day week Special)

S6E11 In Conversation with Madga Wood - Digital Education and the Technology within (Girls ICT Day week Special)

Lady Mariéme welcomed Madga Wood, Chief Learning Officer of the Microbit Foundation, to celebrate our upcoming 100th episode. We have had six seasons, from how can coding collides with mental health to discovering your purpose. Truly grateful to have you all listening. We had extraordinary guests who shared so much with us. 

The Microbit Foundation has made a donation to iamtheCODE and we are grateful that the girls can continue coding.
Magda is excited to be working with teachers and students to make creative, quality educational materials that people like and use.
She shared that her background is in anthropology. Both discussed their experience in digital education product and content design and development, creating award-winning tools and materials for teaching and learning. Content is King, and thank you so much for donating micro: bits to iamtheCODE Girls. 

Currently, Lady Mariéme is in Kakuma to meet the girls after nearly 2 years. She will be showing our new digital platform to the girls.

Enjoy the conversation.

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Apr 25, 202247:39
S6E10 In Conversation with Robert Boer - The Future of Food ('we are what we eat')

S6E10 In Conversation with Robert Boer - The Future of Food ('we are what we eat')

Easter special: In this episode, our host Lady Mariéme Jamme explores the relationship between what you eat and how you feel, including tips on incorporating healthy eating into your life. She shared her struggle with food and dieting. She said that eating one meal a day caused her many problems when she was young. Not having any nutritional education was challenging. This week’s guest is Dutch-born Robert Boer, Investor and Program Director at Blue Horizon Corporation. He built and ran UBS’s Global Visionaries program identifying and supporting impact-driven entrepreneurs at the forefront of tackling some of the world’s most challenging social and environmental problems. He was also leading the plant-based movement moderating Future of Food panels at UHNW and GFO events, integrating the topic in CIO research and facilitating access to plant-based investment opportunities. Robert and Lady Mariéme share a passion for food, and he was supportive of the creation of iamtheFOOD. Listen now on all major platforms. We count on your generosity.

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Apr 15, 202250:49
S6E9 In Conversation with Alison Adams and Childwall Valley Primary School Girls - The Power Of Building Sustainable Cities
Apr 08, 202231:59
S6E7 In Conversation with Anthony Muiyoro - The Importance of Young Girls Voices in Cybersecurity

S6E7 In Conversation with Anthony Muiyoro - The Importance of Young Girls Voices in Cybersecurity

Lady Mariéme sits down with Kenyan Born Anthony Muiyoro, the current curator of the Nairobi Global Shapers Community, the World Economic Forum initiative, and an Associate Director on Cybersecurity and privacy leader at KPMG. Previously he led EY’s Cybersecurity, privacy and trusted technology practice for East Africa, where he helped organizations build trust, and more secure and resilient technology infrastructures. Anthony shares his upbrings and experiences after his father gave him a piece of great advice on consensus and collaboration. He calls himself an authentic and inclusive leader, at the forefront of Cyber security development in Africa. He joined our host on this Season 6 with the theme “Decoding the UN Sustainable Development Goals” to discuss the importance of young girls’ voices in Cybersecurity. We all know that computing professionals’ actions change the world. Anthony and Lady Mariéme talked about issues of Cybersecurity, privacy, and what his father taught him.

Listen more to learn from our extraordinary guests. Don’t forget to listen to our hosts' learning this week. 

She sums her week’s work with one word: Perseverance. Never give up!! Please share it and subscribe to the podcast if you like this content.

Apr 02, 202249:11
S6E8 In Conversation with Elaine Smith-Genser - How to Leave Your Mark On The World

S6E8 In Conversation with Elaine Smith-Genser - How to Leave Your Mark On The World

How to Leave Your Mark On The World

This Podcast is a tribute to Simon Smiles, a former impact investment pioneer at UBS. He is a young global leader, a father, and a husband who the community of Young Global leaders got to know through his presence, kindness, influence and advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

Lady Mariéme invited Elaine Smith-Genser to share a tribute about Simon and tell us about her new family, love and stepmotherhood. Elaine is Brazilian born working for the United Nations Joint Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Both leaders are passionate about advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. They care about the community and express their condolences to Simon’s Family. Simon was a great person that supported iamtheCODE in its infancy. He was genuinely kind and cared about our community. We are very sorry for this passing. LifeHack lesson: This week’s learning is: follow your intuition, your gut feeling. As you grow, you must listen to your body and mind. Take Action; time is critical, and also, if you can, please help others. 

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We are a small team dedicated to making the world a better place by creating inspiring content for people who want to do better and be better. Remember to Donate to our foundation; every amount counts. We count on your generosity.

Apr 01, 202244:21
S6E6 In Conversation with Dr Ibilola Amao – Learn to master your skills to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs
Mar 18, 202253:13
S6E5 In Conversation with Young Women - Engaging on the SDGs for International Women's Day (Tormead School)

S6E5 In Conversation with Young Women - Engaging on the SDGs for International Women's Day (Tormead School)

Happy Friday, and thank you so much for your support, love, commitment and kindness. In this week's episode, Lady Mariéme welcomes young women from Tormead School, a private all-girls in Guildford, as her co-hosts. We launched the iamtheCODE Tormead Podcast, where girls will decode the UN Sustainable Development Goals and share their experiences with other girls in the world including the Kakuma Refugee Girls in Kenya.

In this historic week, girls used their voices to break the bias and talk about "gender equality today for a sustainable world" for the first time in history.

Lady Mariéme Jamme is working with young students worldwide to help them be part of the iamtheCODE Learning Programme and Podcast. We are coming together under the theme “Gender Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” and call for climate action for women. She spoke to the girls and help them set up the podcast. She feels the girls are well guided and down to earth and must share their ideas. They are the leaders of tomorrow.

Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast. Kindly share it so the world can hear the voices of young girls all over the world.

Remember to Donate and support all our young girls. We need your help.

Learn about the UN SDGs, incorporate them into your business's daily life, and please help us advance them. We can transform our world together.

Thank you for your support. 

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Mar 11, 202241:19
S6E4 International Women's Day Podcast FT Mayor Of Liverpool Joanne Anderson and iamtheCODE Girls (Childwall Valley Primary)

S6E4 International Women's Day Podcast FT Mayor Of Liverpool Joanne Anderson and iamtheCODE Girls (Childwall Valley Primary)

Join us on this very special and historical occasion to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD)! We are joined by the Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson alongside girls from Childwall Valley Primary School for an incredible, eye-opening and inspiring podcast. 

Lady Mariéme Jamme is working with young students worldwide to help them be part of the iamtheCODE Learning Programme and Podcast. We are coming together under the theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” and call for climate action for women. In today’s episode, you will hear the voice of young girls and Mayor Joanne Anderson who was elected as Liverpool’s first female Mayor in May 2021, after serving as a councillor for Princes Park ward for two years. She is proud to be the first black woman to be directly elected as a Mayor in the UK. I was honoured to meet her in Liverpool, where we will be launching our coding club. Join us on March 8th to hear girls from Joanne, girls Liverpool, Tormead, and many more.

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Mar 08, 202221:11
iamtheCODE Podcast - International Womens Day Teaser ft iamtheCODE Girls

iamtheCODE Podcast - International Womens Day Teaser ft iamtheCODE Girls

Join us on March 8th to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), iamtheCODE is hosting a virtual event on March 8th, 2022, at the Tormead School in Guildford.

Lady Mariéme Jamme is working with young students worldwide to help them be part of the iamtheCODE Learning Programme and Podcast. We are coming together under the theme “Gender Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” and call for climate action for women. In today’s episode, you will hear the voice of young girls and Mayor Joanne Anderson who was elected as Liverpool’s first female Mayor in May 2021, after serving as a councillor for Princes Park ward for two years. She is proud to be the first black woman to be directly elected as a Mayor in the UK. I was honoured to meet her in Liverpool, where we will be launching our coding club. Join us on March 8th to hear girls from Joanne, girls Liverpool, Tormead, and many more. 

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Mar 04, 202204:30
S6E3 In Conversation with Tim Unwin - A Paradigm Shift is Needed to Advance the UN SDGs
Feb 25, 202256:28
S6E2 In Conversation with Tidjane Dème - Investing in African Entrepreneurs to Advance the SDGs

S6E2 In Conversation with Tidjane Dème - Investing in African Entrepreneurs to Advance the SDGs

As part of the "Decoding Sustainable Development Goals - Season 6", Tech Investor, Former Google Country Director, General Partner at Partech Tidjane Dème, sits down with our host, Lady Mariéme.

A Pioneer and Father of two beautiful girls open up about fatherhood and how the pandemic changed his life and taught him lessons. He also shared his thoughts on the African tech Ecosystem reflected on his time at Google.

Tidjane thinks investing in Africa today is the right thing to do as it is smart money. He also mentioned that Africa is the most profitable region in the world. It has extraordinary talent and businesses.

He wants to be remembered for the people he has enabled throughout his work.

Lady Mariéme acknowledged how Tidjane trusted him to organise the first event Google hosted in Africa. This pioneering event gave the first thousands Africans their Gmail addresses.

She said: "I was honoured to host the event and work with him to bring Google to Africa. I enjoyed our conversation and learnt a lot from this remarkable man."

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Learn about the UN SDGs, incorporate them into your business's daily life, and please help us advance them. We can transform our world together.

Feb 18, 202250:43
S6E1 In Conversation with Sanda Ojiambo - How To Put SDGs To Work With Business

S6E1 In Conversation with Sanda Ojiambo - How To Put SDGs To Work With Business

Welcome to the iamtheCODE Season 6 podcast. 

We are super excited and honoured to announce the launch of our new Season six podcast series, an intentionally themed global weekly podcast that explores the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. A collection of 17 global goals will be decoded by world leaders and young people worldwide. The SDGs were designed for countries, but they are useful for businesses as frameworks when developing their own sustainability targets. 

In this Episode, Lady Mariéme Jamme welcomes Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact, to discuss mobilizing Businesses to embed the SDGs in their strategies. Sanda took the role during the Pandemic and shared how honoured she is to lead this fantastic organization. She emphasizes the importance of private partnerships in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). The UN Global Compact agency is a voluntary initiative based on C.E.O commitments to implement ten universal sustainability principles and to take steps to support UN goals. It was launched in July 2000 during the late Kofi Annan’s regime as U.N Secretary-General. Sanda will be inaugurated at the virtual U.N Global Compact Leaders’ Summit.

Feb 11, 202243:49
Discovering Your Purpose| S5E19: In Conversation with Joanna Peña-Bickley - "You Are The Designer Of Your Life"

Discovering Your Purpose| S5E19: In Conversation with Joanna Peña-Bickley - "You Are The Designer Of Your Life"

Joining Lady Mariéme Jamme on this final episode for season 5 is Joanna Peña-Bickley, CEO, DesignedByUs.org, Head of Research & Design, Alexa Devices at Amazon to share her story and how she came to learn how to design her own life and now passing this to a new generation of designers through mentoring and mobilisation. She is often called “the mama of design”. She brings designers, artists, editors, creative directors, entrepreneurs and everybody in between to have a conversation about empathy design. 

Lady Mariéme got to know Joanna a few years ago and sits on her foundation's board. Joanna discovered her purpose after conversing with her grandmother, who said to her that her skin colour was a privilege and would benefit her greatly one day. 

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Jan 28, 202248:42
Discovering Your Purpose| S5E18: Four Key Elements To Discovering Your Purpose with Lady Mariéme

Discovering Your Purpose| S5E18: Four Key Elements To Discovering Your Purpose with Lady Mariéme

Saturday Special💕

In this week's episode, Lady Mariéme’s shares the lessons she has learnt over the decades and says there are four key elements to discovering your purpose that we should think about as part of our growth. She said we must dare to be visible, but we should have a strategy and a plan before seeking too much and unnecessary visibility. Once we start establishing our credibility and gaining trust from our peers, it is imperative to maintain relationships and be knowledgeable about a topic. A credible person is someone whose actions match their expressed values. The combination of visibility; credibility leads to profitability, meaning people will pay you for your time and services, will refer and recommend you. The last key element is humanity. 

Lady Mariéme shares her view on how we can learn to be kinder, empathetic and more compassionate towards each other especially post covid-19. People will make mistakes and fall short, but being honest by telling them what they have done wrong is better than cancelling or ghosting them. 

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Jan 22, 202212:21
Discovering Your Purpose| S5E17: In Conversation with Lisa Witter - Finding Your Purpose Through Public Service

Discovering Your Purpose| S5E17: In Conversation with Lisa Witter - Finding Your Purpose Through Public Service

Lady Mariéme welcomed Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, CEO at Apolitical Foundation, Lisa Witter to the podcast.

Lisa has dedicated her life to enabling public servants to learn to serve humanity by creating a space where they learn and gain knowledge. She recently launched the Apolitical Foundation to help young people find information and advice in public service. Lisa and her team look for solutions that will help Government and policymakers to enhance their learnings and give them the best skills to serve us. 

Lady Mariéme recalls Lisa supporting her in a time of need and is very proud to call her a friend.


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Jan 14, 202255:12
Discovering Your Purpose| S5E16: With Lady Mariéme Jamme - 'Twelve Lifehack Lessons To Start Your 2022'
Jan 07, 202214:25
Discovering Your Purpose| S5E15: In Conversation with Rain Newton-Smith - Transforming Lives Through A Shared Purpose

Discovering Your Purpose| S5E15: In Conversation with Rain Newton-Smith - Transforming Lives Through A Shared Purpose

New Year’s Eve, Podcast Episode


As we end the year 2021 with over 82 inspiring episodes, our host and producer @mjamme welcomes UK Chief Economist Rain Newton-Smith to reflect on how the pandemic impacted livelihoods, businesses and the challenges faced by millions during 2021. Rain and her colleagues have been at the centre of the UK Economy. They made sure the impact of the Covid-19 did not destroy businesses and livelihood and provided business leaders with advice on the UK economic outlook and global risks. They helped to develop the economic policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rain’s commitment has doubled down on the purpose-driven spirit on which she has built her reputation. She believed through a shared purpose; change can happen at the core of every company. Both young global leaders passionately talked about how climate change should be linked to economics. As a Chief Economist at CBI, The Confederation of British Industry, we are proud and honour of her work. 

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Dec 31, 202135:57