Moments with Nderru

And that’s a wrap on this season!

 What a journey it’s been. I’m beyond grateful to everyone who listened, watched, or engaged with the podcast along the way.

In this final episode, we explore the importance of staying true to your vision. Remember: every vision is uniquely designed for the person carrying it — that’s you! Hold onto it and pursue it boldly, even if others don’t fully understand your path.

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season! I can’t wait to reconnect in the new year.

 And as always — continue being brave!

During Africa Tech Festival, Muthoni gained invaluable insights from fellow changemakers from Angola, Sierra Leone, Mauritius, Uganda, Lesotho and Kenya. The entrepreneurs interviewed in this episode are in tech sectors such as job creation - a pioneering life skills service provider that is transforming employment opportunities across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) at an affordable cost, to climate tech and agriculture – offering solar technologies and agricultural inputs, to education – focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy for children aged 4-11 and healthcare – a telemedicine platform transforming healthcare access.

During Africa Tech Festival, Muthoni caught up with fellow changemakers from Angola, Sierra Leone, Mauritius, Uganda, Lesotho and Kenya. The entrepreneurs interviewed in this episode are in tech sectors such as education, ensuring that every child has access to quality education, while another is leveraging language to develop tailored content and interactive sessions to enhance language skills, and another is a provider of advanced drone services, dedicated to delivering innovative aerial solutions. 

The changemakers in this episode are: - José Pires Kapango – Konnect Academy – Angola - Lovetta Bangura – Easy Stem – Sierra Leone - Melwyn Madelon – Aeraccess Indian Ocean Ltd – Mauritius - Timothy David Wambi – Ajibu Community – Uganda

Resilience often emerges from challenging circumstances, or it may be inspired by observing the strength of those around us. Life brings different seasons, each with its unique trials and lessons. While it’s natural to want to escape the tough moments, embracing every season—even the difficult ones—builds a lasting inner strength and leads to pride in the journey.

This episode’s guest: Ugo Arinzeh embodies resilience in every sense. A dedicated entrepreneur and an inspiring leader, Ugo has weathered challenges and come out stronger. In this episode, she shares her deeply insightful experiences, offering practical wisdom on navigating life’s ups and downs.

Some people discover their passion early in life, while for others, it takes time to uncover what truly excites them. When you find that passion, work feels less like a chore and more like a joy. In this episode, we embark on a reflective journey with Barbara Clarke Ruiz as she shares her story.

She is an entrepreneurial visionary with exceptional business acumen. Her career is defined by designing and executing activewear apparel collections for renowned brands and celebrities, showcasing her creative expertise in Men's, Women's, Girls', and Boys' apparel markets.

She is also the Founder of Lick You Silly pet products, a premium dog treat brand which is in the top 0.2% on Amazon.

This episode explores how to navigate transitions that may come through furthering our studies, growing our careers, and embracing new seasons of life. It’s a journey that requires courage, patience, and resilience, but it’s also filled with opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Along the way, key voices in our lives—those who uplift, mentor, and challenge us—can keep us going through the toughest challenges, reminding us that we’re never truly alone. Every transition is a chance to redefine what’s possible, find new passions, and become more of who we’re meant to be.

 ***Angella Nantambi is a seasoned professional with 5 years of experience in communication and marketing analytics, specializing in the edtech and non-profit sectors. She holds a Master's in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Ashesi University in Ghana. 

Angella’s career is marked by her creativity, strategic problem-solving abilities, and adeptness at navigating complex multicultural environments. In her previous roles, including Program Coordinator at Baobab, Marketing/Operations Associate at Turaco, and Internal Audit Intern at Western Union, she has successfully managed alumni engagement strategies, facilitated impactful online programs, conducted comprehensive audits, and collaborated with diverse, multinational teams to drive meaningful outcomes. 

Currently, Angella serves as an EdTech Innovation Fellow at EdPlus, Arizona State University, where she continues to apply her expertise in driving innovation and excellence in the education sector.

This week, we dive into the importance of reflecting on the choices we make as parents and caregivers. Who are we raising, and what kind of people do we hope our children become? These are the questions we’ll explore as we consider the impact of our parenting decisions.

Today’s guest: Mrs. Phoebe Gbesemete is a Christian wife and mum of three with a Virtual Counselling Practice. She is also Counsellor and Coach and the Founder of Light and Life Consult, an Online Mental Health Hub. She has been a Counselling Practitioner for over 10 years with a special focus in Person Centred Therapy and CBT with an interest in how the Family cultural dynamic and upbringing frames individual mental wellbeing.

In this episode, we dive into the world of codependency—what does that even mean, right? Think of it like this: it's kind of like being addicted to people, always chasing their approval, while your own needs take a backseat. Sound familiar? Tune in to this chat to get a deeper understanding on codependency and learn some tips to level up your connections with others.

Episode guest: Dagmar Kusiak is a dedicated relationship coach with a master's degree in curriculum design and behavioral psychology from the University of Houston. Specializing in attachment styles and codependency, Dagmar empowers single-driven professionals to achieve the same success in their romantic relationships as they have in their careers. With a compassionate approach, she helps clients identify and overcome old patterns, develop new behaviors, and build essential relationship skills. Her coaching program offers transformative exercises, personalized dating plans, and comprehensive progress tracking to ensure lasting change. Dagmar's expertise and guidance support clients in attracting and building balanced, fulfilling relationships with their dream life partners.

We've reached the halfway mark of the season, and this episode brings a thoughtful conversation with Kevin Palmieri. Together, we explore the idea that we're all a work in progress, each of us capable of making the changes needed to become the best versions of ourselves—whether in life or in our careers. So, just out of curiosity, on a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you believe in your ability to achieve what you want?

Kevin Palmieri is the CFO, Founder & Co-Host of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement Podcast with more than 1,700 episodes and 1 million listens in over 170 countries. He has also given hundreds of speeches, trainings and coaching calls with people all over the world.