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- S7:E10 | My transition from #pharma – #DrWalaAmakove on #DDwithMaqC (139)
In this episode, Amakove reflects on the transition from pharma, but not before discussing life events at the family level and how all of it played out for the next moves she made.
Follow #DrWalaAmakove's story on #DDwithMaqC https://bit.ly/DrWalaAmakoveonDDwithMaqCAt #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices and experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #SocialImpact.Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes:https://bit.ly/DDWithMaqCExecutive Producers: MaqC and Ty GitauDirector of Photography and Cinematography: Solomon NdunguCamera Operator 1: Kevin WepsCamera Operator 2: Paul MukaEditor: Solomon (#lifeofSolo) Ndungu, Digital Infusion KEPodcast Producer: Johnson Birgen Akai, JAKAI CreativesEngagement Coordinator: Rasheed Mutaha, #CreativesFactoryGraphics by: JKing Ngare, #Nuwave CreationsWardrobe by: African #Lonja LimitedVenue Partners: #UlwaziPlace by Trianum12 min - S7:E9 | Advising on medical services at #GSK and #Bayer – #DrWalaAmakove on #DDwithMaqC (138)
Dr. Wala speaks about playing a leading role in advising medical affairs in two leading private pharmaceutical companies -- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Bayer Healthcare.
Follow #DrWalaAmakove's story on #DDwithMaqC https://bit.ly/DrWalaAmakoveonDDwithMaqCAt #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, and social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices and experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #SocialImpact.Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes:https://bit.ly/DDWithMaqCExecutive Producers: MaqC and Ty GitauDirector of Photography and Cinematography: Solomon NdunguCamera Operator 1: Kevin WepsCamera Operator 2: Paul MukaEditor: Solomon (#lifeofSolo) Ndungu, Digital Infusion KEPodcast Producer: Johnson Birgen Akai, JAKAI CreativesEngagement Coordinator: Rasheed Mutaha, #CreativesFactoryGraphics by: JKing Ngare, #Nuwave CreationsWardrobe by: African #Lonja LimitedVenue Partners: #UlwaziPlace by Trianum13 min - S7:E8 | My experience in HIV clinical research (#KAVI) – #DrWalaAmakove on #DDwithMaqC (137)
Recalling her work with the Kenya AIDS Vaccine Initiative (#KAVI) in the early 2000s, Dr. Wala speaks of her experience conducting clinical research among discordant couples, sex workers, and men who have sex with men (MSM), and what it meant for public health. Now an acclaimed travel-business entrepreneur, she also related her first international trip to Europe.
Follow #DrWalaAmakove's story on #DDwithMaqC https://bit.ly/DrWalaAmakoveonDDwithMaqCAt #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, and social justice sectors share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices and experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #SocialImpact.Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes:https://bit.ly/DDWithMaqCExecutive Producers: MaqC and Ty GitauDirector of Photography and Cinematography: Solomon NdunguCamera Operator 1: Kevin WepsCamera Operator 2: Paul MukaEditor: Solomon (#lifeofSolo) Ndungu, Digital Infusion KEPodcast Producer: Johnson Birgen Akai, JAKAI CreativesEngagement Coordinator: Rasheed Mutaha, #CreativesFactoryGraphics by: JKing Ngare, #Nuwave CreationsWardrobe by: African #Lonja LimitedVenue Partners: #UlwaziPlace by Trianum24 min - S7:E7 | My two-year clinical practice – #DrWalaAmakove on #DDwithMaqC (136)
An internship at PCEA Kikuyu Hospital, a posting to Tigoni Kitui Hospitals at the beginning of her career is as much clinical practice as Dr. Wala had.
Follow #DrWalaAmakove's story on #DDwithMaqC https://bit.ly/DrWalaAmakoveonDDwithMaqCAt #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices and experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #SocialImpact.Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes:https://bit.ly/DDWithMaqCExecutive Producers: MaqC and Ty GitauDirector of Photography and Cinematography: Solomon NdunguCamera Operator 1: Kevin WepsCamera Operator 2: Paul MukaEditor: Solomon (#lifeofSolo) Ndungu, Digital Infusion KEPodcast Producer: Johnson Birgen Akai, JAKAI CreativesEngagement Coordinator: Rasheed Mutaha, #CreativesFactoryGraphics by: JKing Ngare, #Nuwave CreationsWardrobe by: African #Lonja LimitedVenue Partners: #UlwaziPlace by Trianum13 min - S7:E5 | Naive, hustling & betrothed in campus (#UON) – #DrWalaAmakove on #DDwithMaqC (134)
Naive and young, Wala joined the University of Nairobi for a Bachelor of Medicine. She maintained a good grade to pass medical studies and was very exploratory. She recalls getting engaged at 18 years to her campus sweetheart, having a long-distance relationship, and supplementing her pocket money as a research assistant.
Follow #DrWalaAmakove's story on #DDwithMaqC https://bit.ly/DrWalaAmakoveonDDwithMaqCAt #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices and experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #SocialImpact.Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes:https://bit.ly/DDWithMaqCExecutive Producers: MaqC and Ty GitauDirector of Photography and Cinematography: Solomon NdunguCamera Operator 1: Kevin WepsCamera Operator 2: Paul MukaEditor: Solomon (#lifeofSolo) Ndungu, Digital Infusion KEPodcast Producer: Johnson Birgen Akai, JAKAI CreativesEngagement Coordinator: Rasheed Mutaha, #CreativesFactoryGraphics by: JKing Ngare, #Nuwave CreationsWardrobe by: African #Lonja LimitedVenue Partners: #UlwaziPlace by Trianum13 min - S7:E6 | Supplemented pocket money as a mortuary attendant – #DrWalaAmakove on #DDwithMaqC (135)
Considered a very prestigious job back then, Amakove's first job was that of a mortuary attendant at the Chiromo Mortuary.
Follow #DrWalaAmakove's story on #DDwithMaqC https://bit.ly/DrWalaAmakoveonDDwithMaqCAt #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices and experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #SocialImpact.Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes:https://bit.ly/DDWithMaqCExecutive Producers: MaqC and Ty GitauDirector of Photography and Cinematography: Solomon NdunguCamera Operator 1: Kevin WepsCamera Operator 2: Paul MukaEditor: Solomon (#lifeofSolo) Ndungu, Digital Infusion KEPodcast Producer: Johnson Birgen Akai, JAKAI CreativesEngagement Coordinator: Rasheed Mutaha, #CreativesFactoryGraphics by: JKing Ngare, #Nuwave CreationsWardrobe by: African #Lonja LimitedVenue Partners: #UlwaziPlace by Trianum7 min - S7:E4 | Navigating the post-high-school gap years – #DrWalaAmakove on #DDwithMaqC (133)
Having completed high school at 16 years, Wala had interesting challenges navigating the gap years. She shares her experiences with raging teenage hormones, culture shock in Nairobi's Eastlands, and getting repatriated back to Bunyore, in Western Kenya.
Follow #DrWalaAmakove's story on #DDwithMaqC https://bit.ly/DrWalaAmakoveonDDwithMaqCAt #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices and experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #SocialImpact.Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes:https://bit.ly/DDWithMaqCExecutive Producers: MaqC and Ty GitauDirector of Photography and Cinematography: Solomon NdunguCamera Operator 1: Kevin WepsCamera Operator 2: Paul MukaEditor: Solomon (#lifeofSolo) Ndungu, Digital Infusion KEPodcast Producer: Johnson Birgen Akai, JAKAI CreativesEngagement Coordinator: Rasheed Mutaha, #CreativesFactoryGraphics by: JKing Ngare, #Nuwave CreationsWardrobe by: African #Lonja LimitedVenue Partners: #UlwaziPlace by Trianum5 min - S7:E3 – Alliance Girls High School (#AGHS) moulded me #DrWalaAmakove on #DDwithMaqC (132)
Amakove has fond memories of Alliance Girls High School and how the institution instilled discipline, academic excellence, and social skills in her.
Follow #DrWalaAmakove's story on #DDwithMaqC https://bit.ly/DrWalaAmakoveonDDwithMaqCAt #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices and experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #SocialImpact.Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes:https://bit.ly/DDWithMaqCExecutive Producers: MaqC and Ty GitauDirector of Photography and Cinematography: Solomon NdunguCamera Operator 1: Kevin WepsCamera Operator 2: Paul MukaEditor: Solomon (#lifeofSolo) Ndungu, Digital Infusion KEPodcast Producer: Johnson Birgen Akai, JAKAI CreativesEngagement Coordinator: Rasheed Mutaha, #CreativesFactoryGraphics by: JKing Ngare, #Nuwave CreationsWardrobe by: African #Lonja LimitedVenue Partners: #UlwaziPlace by Trianum13 min - S7:E2 | My childhood memories – #DrWalaAmakove on #DDwithMaqC (131)
Wala recalls her time growing up in Mombasa and Kitale, as well as her early education and travel adventures as a child.
Follow #DrWalaAmakove's story on #DDwithMaqC https://bit.ly/DrWalaAmakoveonDDwithMaqCAt #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices and experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #SocialImpact.Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes:https://bit.ly/DDWithMaqCExecutive Producers: MaqC and Ty GitauDirector of Photography and Cinematography: Solomon NdunguCamera Operator 1: Kevin WepsCamera Operator 2: Paul MukaEditor: Solomon (#lifeofSolo) Ndungu, Digital Infusion KEPodcast Producer: Johnson Birgen Akai, JAKAI CreativesEngagement Coordinator: Rasheed Mutaha, #CreativesFactoryGraphics by: JKing Ngare, #Nuwave CreationsWardrobe by: African #Lonja LimitedVenue Partners: #UlwaziPlace by Trianum10 min - S7:E1 | The horror story around my birth – #DrWalaAmakove on #DDwithMaqC (130)
In this series' opening episode, Dr. Wala Amakove reminisces about her origins and roots and discusses her birth story, which happened 44 years ago under incredibly stressful conditions.
Follow #DrWalaAmakove's story on #DDwithMaqC https://bit.ly/DrWalaAmakoveonDDwithMaqCAt #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices and experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant.#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #SocialImpact.Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes:https://bit.ly/DDWithMaqCExecutive Producers: MaqC and Ty GitauDirector of Photography and Cinematography: Solomon NdunguCamera Operator 1: Kevin WepsCamera Operator 2: Paul MukaEditor: Solomon (#lifeofSolo) Ndungu, Digital Infusion KEPodcast Producer: Johnson Birgen Akai, JAKAI CreativesEngagement Coordinator: Rasheed Mutaha, #CreativesFactoryGraphics by: JKing Ngare, #Nuwave CreationsWardrobe by: African #Lonja LimitedVenue Partners: #UlwaziPlace by Trianum10 min
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An online platform for leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, social justice, human rights, humanitarian, and related sectors to reflect and articulate their inspirations, lessons, approaches, and aspirations in life and respective fields.
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