Kalunde Talks

Welcome back!

We are brewing a strong cup of inspiration this month with ⁠Liza Sekaggya⁠. Liza, a Ugandan who moved to Geneva 17 years ago, is a Human Rights Officer at the UN, an International lawyer, coach, international speaker, and co-founder of Phenomenal Women Global. In this episode she shares tips from her career journey, parenting, her upcoming book and the forthcoming 7th Annual Phenomenal Women Global (PWG) Leadership Conference in Geneva in October 2024.

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About: #KalundeTalks: Swiss Chai Special Edition spotlights untold stories of Africans wherever they are in Europe to amplify their voices, celebrate their innovation, and challenge stereotypes.

Please subscribe and follow us on Spotify and wherever else you listen to your podcasts. If you would like to be featured in this podcast or to share feedback, email me at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

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Host: ⁠Eunice Kalunde Kilonzo⁠ (Kenyan in Switzerland)

Editor: ⁠Anthony Hermann Ogulla⁠ (Kenyan in Ireland)

In this premier episode, we are brewing a strong cup of inspiration with Julie Masiga-Omondi. Julie, a Kenyan now based in Geneva and works in the communications team at the World Economic Forum (WEF), has previously worked as a lawyer, program officer, magazine and newspaper editor, and television talk show host.

Julie's views do not represent the WEF.

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About: #KalundeTalks: Swiss Chai Special Edition spotlights untold stories of Africans wherever they are in Europe to amplify their voices, celebrate their innovation, and challenge stereotypes.

Please subscribe and follow us on Spotify and wherever else you listen to your podcasts. If you would like to be featured in this podcast or to share feedback, email me at [email protected].

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Host: Eunice Kalunde Kilonzo (Kenyan in Switzerland)

Editor: Anthony Hermann Ogulla (Kenyan in Ireland)

Our two speakers today are Agatha Juma and Don Bosire, the duo behind Engage Kenya Ltd a storytelling and content creation company. Africa's largest homegrown storytelling platform. Engage also provides a platform for ordinary people to share their stories and experiences to inform, inspire and influence other ordinary people. The platform, with over 300 stories, was born out of a desire to encourage Africans that we have all the inspiration we need right here in the continent dressed as ordinary people. Engage Kenya's YouTube channel has had over 14million views across the globe.

Speakers bio:

Agatha is a Storyteller and Storycurator. She is a co-founder and director at Engage Kenya Ltd. Through coaching and training speakers and professionals in different fields, she has worked with over 400 people who’ve proceeded to share their experiences and communicate with greater impact. She tweets as @AgathaJuma

Donald is a co-founder and Director at Engage. He thrives in all things Strategy, Project and Change Management where he is a Certified professional. As a Certified Executive Coach, his greatest love is the connection created in helping people become better versions of themselves. What defines him though, is his love for storytelling and the impact it has in transforming the heart and soul of society. He tweets as @DonaldBosire

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The idea with the #KalundeTalks Storytelling Twitter Spaces is that every two weeks, we set aside 60 minutes to gain tips, lessons and pointers on the art of storytelling and content creation. This space is for anyone: individuals, businesses, organisations keen to learn how to become better storytellers. 

Follow me on Twitter @eunicekkilonzo

Moky Makura is the Executive Director at Africa NoFilter (ANF), an organization, which began as a project under the Ford Foundation. It became its own entity in 2019 and aims to support the development of nuanced and contemporary stories that shift stereotypical and harmful narratives within and about Africa.

Moky Makura was born in Nigeria, educated in England and has lived in London, Johannesburg and Lagos. Prior to joining Africa No Filter she was the Deputy Director for Communications Africa at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation where she was responsible for building and managing the foundation’s reputation on the continent.

She has also worked as a Communications Director for the Tony Elumelu Foundation in Nigeria.

Moky is a well-known TV presenter, producer, author, publisher and a successful entrepreneur in her own right. She holds an Honours degree in Politics, Economics and Law from Buckingham University in the UK.

“The world is ready for lighter, uplifting stories that reflect this dynamic continent," Moky.

She tweets as @mokymakura

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The idea with these Storytelling Twitter Spaces is that every two weeks, we set aside 60 minutes to gain tips, lessons and pointers on the art of storytelling and content creation. This space is for anyone: individuals, businesses, organisations keen to learn how to become better storytellers.

Follow me on Twitter @eunicekkilonzo

Moky Makura is the Executive Director at Africa NoFilter (ANF), an organization, which began as a project under the Ford Foundation. It became its own entity in 2019 and aims to support the development of nuanced and contemporary stories that shift stereotypical and harmful narratives within and about Africa.

Moky Makura was born in Nigeria, educated in England and has lived in London, Johannesburg and Lagos. Prior to joining Africa No Filter she was the Deputy Director for Communications Africa at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation where she was responsible for building and managing the foundation’s reputation on the continent.

She has also worked as a Communications Director for the Tony Elumelu Foundation in Nigeria.

Moky is a well-known TV presenter, producer, author, publisher and a successful entrepreneur in her own right. She holds an Honours degree in Politics, Economics and Law from Buckingham University in the UK.

“The world is ready for lighter, uplifting stories that reflect this dynamic continent," Moky.

She tweets as @mokymakura

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The idea with these Storytelling Twitter Spaces is that every two weeks, we set aside 60 minutes to gain tips, lessons and pointers on the art of storytelling and content creation. This space is for anyone: individuals, businesses, organisations keen to learn how to become better storytellers.

Follow me on Twitter @eunicekkilonzo

Lily Ronoh-Waweru is an experienced marketing communications specialist with over seven years of experience in editing, writing, public relations, media relations, advertising and digital media.

She is currently the Head of Marketing Communications with Moja Tu, https://mojatu.org/, a US-based not-for-profit offering educational scholarships to bright children from impoverished backgrounds.

Previously, she served as the editor and head of sales and marketing at Parents Magazine. During her tenure, she improved the look, feel, and content of the magazine. She was also heavily involved with the magazine’s digital transformation, and it is here that she honed her skills in all things digital.

She Tweets as @Lillielily

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The idea with these Storytelling Twitter Spaces is that every two weeks, we set aside 60 minutes to gain tips, lessons and pointers on the art of storytelling and content creation. This space is for anyone: individuals, businesses, organisations keen to learn how to become better storytellers.

Follow me on Twitter @eunicekkilonzo

Natalie Sifuma, a Kenyan communication professional shares her experience in storytelling. Natalie is currently the Head of Content at Paukwa Stories, a Kenyan story house that celebrates Kenyan culture, people, and places through stories.

Natalie is also a creative storyteller with published work on various publications and platforms such as Omenana Magazine, Kalahari Review, Nipe Story, Africa in Dialogue, and Debunk Media to name a few.

She Tweets as @sifumawrites

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The idea with these Storytelling Twitter Spaces is that every two weeks, we set aside 60 minutes to gain tips, lessons and pointers on the art of storytelling and content creation. This space is for anyone: individuals, businesses, organisations keen to learn how to become better storytellers.

Follow me on Twitter @eunicekkilonzo

Hello,

My name is Eunice, I am a multimedia storyteller and love to find and tell stories. For the next 40 minutes or so I want to talk about the art of #Storytelling

It is not a process, method, or technique.

It's an art.

That requires creativity, vision, skill, and practice.

And the five questions you need to ask to become a better storyteller. Listen in!

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The idea with these Storytelling Twitter Spaces is that every two weeks, we set aside 60 minutes to gain tips, lessons and pointers on the art of storytelling and content creation. This space is for anyone: individuals, businesses, organisations keen to learn how to become better storytellers. Follow me on Twitter @eunicekkilonzo