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Lady Africa

Lady Africa

By Praise Matemavi

Hello, Dr. Praise here. Welcome to the podcast for the African woman. Whether you are in any of the 54 culturally diverse and beautiful countries on mama continent or in the diaspora, this is a place where African women come together and talk life. From home to careers to entrepreneurship to health and wellness, to philanthropy and humanitarianism; we talk about it all. We dive into how we can truly live our best lives, whether you are 25 or 65, you will find value in this space. Here is to living passionately and purposefully and creating the lives we want. Lets dive in!
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Lady AfricaOct 06, 2020

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Women of the Bible Series

Women of the Bible Series

Patience Tarumbwa is the co-founder of The Rose Gift Foundation and the managing director. Episode 5 in our Women Fasting Wednesdays (WFW) series, where every Wednesday we come together as women all over the world and fast and pray together. Whether you are in Kinshasa or Melbourne, New York or Harare, Kigali or London, Barcelona or Washington D.C, Dallas or Johannesburg; wherever you are lets cry out to God for restoration. Whatever needs to be restored in your life, He will do it. Whether its health, relationships, finances, career, whatever it is; this is the time for Restoration.

May God keep you and bless you!

Jun 01, 202221:14
Treasure Within

Treasure Within

Patience Tarumbwa is the co-founder of The Rose Gift Foundation and the managing director. Episode 4 in our Women Fasting Wednesdays (WFW) series, where every Wednesday we come together as women all over the world and fast and pray together. Whether you are in Kinshasa or Melbourne, New York or Harare, Kigali or London, Barcelona or Washington D.C, Dallas or Johannesburg; wherever you are lets cry out to God for restoration. Whatever needs to be restored in your life, He will do it. Whether its health, relationships, finances, career, whatever it is; this is the time for Restoration.

May God keep you and bless you!

May 05, 202211:47
The Woman at the Well

The Woman at the Well

Patience Tarumbwa is the co-founder of The Rose Gift Foundation and the managing director. Episode 3 in our Women Fasting Wednesdays (WFW) series, where every Wednesday we come together as women all over the world and fast and pray together. Whether you are in Kinshasa or Melbourne, New York or Harare, Kigali or London, Barcelona or Washington D.C, Dallas or Johannesburg; wherever you are lets cry out to God for restoration. Whatever needs to be restored in your life, He will do it. Whether its health, relationships, finances, career, whatever it is; this is the time for Restoration.

May God keep you and bless you!

May 04, 202218:58
You are a good seed

You are a good seed

Patience Tarumbwa is the co-founder of The Rose Gift Foundation and the managing director. Join us as we begin our Women Fasting Wednesdays (WFW) series, where every Wednesday we come together as women all over the world and fast and pray together. Whether you are in Kinshasa or Melbourne, New York or Harare, Kigali or London, Barcelona or Washington D.C, Dallas or Johannesburg; wherever you are lets cry out to God for restoration. Whatever needs to be restored in your life, He will do it. Whether its health, relationships, finances, career, whatever it is; this is the time for Restoration.

I hope you are blessed as much as I have been blessed.

Apr 21, 202212:20
Beauty for ashes

Beauty for ashes

Patience Tarumbwa is the co-founder of The Rose Gift Foundation and the managing director. Join us as we begin our Women Fasting Wednesdays (WFW) series, where every Wednesday we come together as women all over the world and fast and pray together. Whether you are in Kinshasa or Melbourne, New York or Harare, Kigali or London, Barcelona or Washington D.C, Dallas or Johannesburg; wherever you are lets cry out to God for restoration. Whatever needs to be restored in your life, He will do it. Whether its health, relationships, finances, career, whatever it is; this is the time for Restoration. 

I hope you are blessed as much as I have been blessed.


Apr 21, 202215:47
Girls Chat with Dr. Esther Baah Owusu

Girls Chat with Dr. Esther Baah Owusu

Dr. Esther Baah Owusu is a wife, mother, trained pharmacist, best selling author and christian blogger. She is such a breath of fresh air. Join us as we talk about pivoting in life and discussing what motivated her to write "The Woman I can Be." 

Feb 13, 202244:47
Girls Chat with Rowena Masoka-Ndhlovu

Girls Chat with Rowena Masoka-Ndhlovu

Join me as I have a conversation with my childhood bestfriend!

Feb 06, 202201:04:40
Girl's chat with Dr. Eleanor Manzini-Ndoro

Girl's chat with Dr. Eleanor Manzini-Ndoro

Eleanor Manzini is a general dentist in a small town called Oscoda Michigan. She was  born and raised in Zimbabwe and moved to the US in 2006 at the age of 21. She graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a Bachelors in General Studies in 2009 then attended Union University Germantown for a 1 year accelerated  bachelors in nursing program. She graduated with her nursing degree in December 2010 and started working at Methodist University Hospital. She graduated dental school from Virginal Commonwealth University in 2019. She is enjoying working and serving in an underserved area in Michigan. Her career goal is to one day own her own dental practice.


Jan 27, 202243:53
Girls Chat with Dr. Nothabo Ncube
Jan 20, 202201:48:10
Girls Chat with Tabitha Mpamira

Girls Chat with Tabitha Mpamira

Tabitha Mpamira is a mother, mental health therapist, activist, motivational speaker, and consultant on sexual and gender-based violence with a long working history in the mental healthcare industry. In 2015, Tabitha founded Mutera Global Healing formerly known as EDJA to provide free medical, legal, and mental health services to survivors of sexual assault in East Africa. Her non profit organization has sparked rapid change in Uganda by supporting hundreds of survivors and bringing perpetrators to justice. 

Tabitha’s work in this area has been widely recognized and vividly depicted by Now This and in the documentary Victors: Singing to the Lions, which has been screened globally, including at the United Nations Association – New York City. She was recognized by Global Citizen in 2018 when she won the People’s Choice Waislitz Award and a current nominee for the Global Young Leaders of the World Economic Forum. Tabitha has been invited to speak across the globe; recent examples include her speech at the Vatican about the urgency of working to end sexual violence and her widely viewed TEDx Talk on the transforming or transferring of trauma. Tabitha is currently pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology with a specialization in sexual trauma after over 10years of practice.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabithampamira

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabithampamira/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tabithampamira

Jan 16, 202247:25
Girls chat with Karen Nhari

Girls chat with Karen Nhari

Karen is a Zimbabwean wife, business professional and philanthropist. She is a Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor and Risk Management Assurance consultant with experience working in consulting internationally and for different companies across various sectors. She is the founder of Zim Fine Art (@zimfineart), a community which collaborates with Zimbabwean artists to help promote local art internationally. She is also a creator and host of The Ovum (@the_ovum), a podcast series which discusses issues affecting African women.

Social Media Platforms:

Twitter: @_mamps

Instagram: @_mamps

Clubhouse: @_mamps

Facebook: Karen Nhari

Mar 10, 202144:34
Girls chat with Maryam Badawy

Girls chat with Maryam Badawy

Join us for our girls chat with Dr. Maryam Badawy. She is a wife, mother and general surgeon in Kenya. She is passionate about taking care of women with breast cancer and her research focuses on breast cancer epidemiology and treatment. We chat about life as a wife and mother, her career, wellness and her faith. So much fun talking to my dear friend.

YouTube: Dr. Maryam Badawy

Facebook: Dr. Maryam Badawy

Instagram: Dr. Maryam Badawy

Feb 19, 202101:05:43
Girls chat with Prisca Ngondo
Feb 06, 202147:14
Conversation with Yeve Sibanda

Conversation with Yeve Sibanda

She is a wife, mother, lawyer, author, speaker, coach and founder of Philisa Creatives. We talk about what motivated her to become a lawyer, her creative process, dealing with perfectionism as well as how she does things. Join our conversation!

Jan 31, 202101:06:44
Conversation with Yetunde Olukoya, Founder and CEO of Ray Darten

Conversation with Yetunde Olukoya, Founder and CEO of Ray Darten

Join me as I talk with Dr. Olukoya, medical doctor turned fashion designer. She has built a million dollar company from her living room while raising 3 children. She has been featured in many newspapers and magazines as well as New York Fashion Week and Pittsburg Fashion week to name a few. Her brick and mortar store is located in California and you can shop online at https://www.raydarten.com/. 

Jan 24, 202120:60
Conversation with Noma Mafu

Conversation with Noma Mafu

Noma is a mom of 3, nurse practitioner and business woman. We discuss the challenges of losing her mother as a baby, parenting especially talking to daughters about sensitive topics, being a divorced christian woman, dealing with fear and failure. You can connect with Noma @healthy_living-with-noma.

Jan 17, 202148:34
Conversation with Juliet Madamombe

Conversation with Juliet Madamombe

In this episode we talk about Juliet's journey to becoming an entrepreneur in Namibia. She is a single mother of two who moved to Namibia from Zimbabwe and has built a nice and successful business! We discuss how to deal with failure and also the two people who inspire her. 

Jan 06, 202134:06
Conversation with Catia Mondlane

Conversation with Catia Mondlane

She is a single mother and Founder and CEO of Isabella - Estetica and Cosmeticos in Mozambique, an organic skin care company that focuses on people with sensitive skin. 

We discuss her journey to starting her own business, what inspires her, how she conquers her fears and  how she runs her company in this COVID-19 era. 


Dec 21, 202038:37
Conversation with Sahra Noor

Conversation with Sahra Noor

On this episode I chat with the phenomenal Sahra Noor, a leader in community health in Africa. She is a wife, mother of three and a global leader in community health development. She is the founder and principle consultant of Grit Partners Consulting in Nairobi, Kenya and the Interim Director of Africa Public Health Foundation. She serves as CEO of Peoples Center Health Services in Minneapolis before migrating back to the motherland. She had a difficult childhood, fleeing war torn Somalia with her family to living in a refugee camp in Kenya before moving to the states. She is a woman of strength and courage and one of the most resilient people I know. She is just pure amazing.  

I also share 10 ways to build resilience.

Dec 13, 202046:23
Conversation with Dr. Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula, Founder of Serurico, Zimbabwe

Conversation with Dr. Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula, Founder of Serurico, Zimbabwe

Mother, grandmother, philanthropist, humanitarian

Forbes top 10 CEO in Africa

Forbes top 10 richest women in Africa

Founder of a multimillion dollar security company

Leader in goat husbandry in Southern Africa

Global expert in entrepreneurship

Dec 06, 202048:05
Girlfriends chat with Mufaro Joy Moyo

Girlfriends chat with Mufaro Joy Moyo

Join us on this episode as we talk about balancing a career, home and side hustle. We delve into meal preparation and advice for single ladies who want to be married. 

You can connect with Joy on Facebook: sharingwithjoy, on instagram: ketowithjoy

Oct 20, 202001:02:17
Pastors daughters talk: Girlfriends chat

Pastors daughters talk: Girlfriends chat

Join me as we have a girls chat with Vimbai Musvosvi Chikomo, Faith Muvuti and Gracious Machamire! We had an amazing time.

Vimbai Chikomo is the founder and chief editor of 'The Weight She Carries," an online and print magazine that empowers women especially of African origin. She delves into the stories that people shy away from. She has a podcast of the same name and an annual conference.

Faith Muvuti obtained her Doctrate in Physical Therapy from Andrews University and is a physical therapist in California.

Gracious Machamire is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Texas.

Oct 13, 202001:41:55
Girlfriends chat: Mrs. Orlinda Mapa-Tsoka

Girlfriends chat: Mrs. Orlinda Mapa-Tsoka

Orlinda is a mental health nurse practitioner, a wife, mother, doctoral student and part time blogger. She has achieved her weight loss goals and is leading a healthy lifestyle. She understands the importance of self care. We discuss what led her to her career, how she does it all, her routine, what she eats and her workout routines to maintain her fit body and all things in between. You will be motivated to be more organized in your life and to pursue your health and fitness goals.



Oct 06, 202039:16
Girlfriends chat: Mrs. Anna Chigome-Mtombeni

Girlfriends chat: Mrs. Anna Chigome-Mtombeni

In this episode we talk about adjusting to life in the diaspora, marriage, motherhood and things in between. If you are learning to depend on God, this is a must listen! Anna and her family live in Australia. Her candidness and authenticity is not something we tend to see. She is vivacious and I just loved her energy! Anna and I never crossed paths but we actually went to 2 of the same schools. Highlands Adventist primary school and Anderson Adventist School. I am a few years older than her so we actually never met until this meeting. 

You can connect with Anna on youtube: Candid Convos with Annah B

On Instagram: nobzstyle

Facebook: Annah Chogome


Sep 29, 202045:13
Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace!

Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace!

My association with the woman with the issue of blood. Out of the synoptic gospels I obviously love Luke because he was a physician like me. I love how he writes. I talk about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) - a severe form of PMS that affects about 5% of women. 

Luke 8:40-48

Sep 26, 202016:47
Girlfriends chat: Dr. Beti Asnake

Girlfriends chat: Dr. Beti Asnake

Join me as I chat with Dr. Beti Asnake. She is an anesthesiologist in California. Originally from Ethiopia, she came to the United States at the age of 16. She is the founder of Mulumentor, a mentorship program that connects underrepresented minority pre-medical students to physician mentors. She is phenomenal and an inspiration. 

You can connect with her on instagram @dr.beti

Sep 23, 202054:51
Proverbs 31 Woman

Proverbs 31 Woman

What we can learn from the virtuous woman. Being the mambokadzi that you are.

Sep 15, 202020:36
Just do it

Just do it

What is holding you back from living the life that you are called to live. Can you say at the end of your life that you allowed God to use you completely. This episode will encourage you and inspire you to Do it afraid.

Sep 10, 202011:29
Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse

On this episode I talk about my experience with domestic abuse and shine a light on this very serious problem that we don't often talk about. Some parts are in Shona but for non shona speaking listeners, you will be able to follow along.


Sep 09, 202014:14
Girlfriends chat: Ms. Farai Roselyn Mangwiro

Girlfriends chat: Ms. Farai Roselyn Mangwiro

In this episode I have a candid conversation with a sister friend who is living life with passion and purpose. She is a mother of 2, an accomplished musician and artist, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist and a follower of Christ. We chat about life in the diaspora and some of the challenges we face as women. Come let's giggle together and just chillax and have girl talk. 

* I apologize for the sound quality I had to record from my phone due to technical difficulties. Sorry, perfection does not live here anymore.

Sep 03, 202030:57
Mother daughter Q&A

Mother daughter Q&A

Join me as I ask my daughter Shantelle some questions. 

Aug 29, 202024:18
You can not rely on your feelings

You can not rely on your feelings

Are you feeling stuck? Are you lacking motivation? Are you skimping on your time with God? This episode is for you-

1. Living a surrendered life

2. Trust God to give you your daily bread

3. Do not be afraid.

Aug 28, 202016:17
Introduction

Introduction

My purpose for this podcast. 

Jul 21, 202002:04