In this episode of Nohémie & Co., I sit down with Tysia, the visionary founder behind La Kinoise Coffee
.
She’s proving that Robusta coffee can thrive in Kinshasa, despite what everyone thought — while building one of Congo’s most inspiring youth-driven brands.

We talk about:

• Growing coffee in urban Kinshasa 
• Partnering with farmers and collectives across Congo 
• How the diaspora can build sustainable ventures at home

🎧 Listen, share, and get inspired by how Africa’s next generation of founders is changing the narrative.

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In this episode of Diaspora Playbook, I break down how Indians entrepreneurs built generational wealth in Africa — and what the African diaspora can learn from their playbook.

They pooled resources.
They invested in boring but profitable industries.
They planned decades ahead, not months.

👉🏾 The African diaspora can do this too. It starts with knowledge, community, and discipline.

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In this episode of Nohemie & Co., I sit down with the founders of Jambo Jus, one of Kinshasa’s first cold-pressed juice brands that made it onto local retail shelves and became a household name — until scaling challenges nearly shut it down.

Half Congolese, half European, the founding brothers returned to DRC to build a business from scratch — with no formal finance or supply chain background.

They share the hard truths about:

• Managing rapid early success in an unstable supply chain
• The reality of sourcing fruits in Kinshasa’s volatile local markets
• Struggles with stockouts, price negotiation, and managing vendors
• Why they weren’t ready for demand when it exploded
• Lessons for diaspora returning home to build scalable brands

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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Doing business in 🇨🇩 Congo without a diversification strategy? That’s a shortcut to burnout.

In fragile markets like the DRC, a single product line won’t protect you from currency shocks, import delays, or political shifts.

In this podcast episode, I break down how diaspora entrepreneurs and impact investors can build resilience by diversifying income streams — from export plays (like my honey business) to local processing and strategic partnerships.

🎯 If you’re thinking of investing or launching in the DRC, start smart. My Congo Business Starter Kit is now live — a no-fluff PDF designed to help you assess risk, map opportunity, and avoid costly missteps.

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Just dropped a must-listen episode with a Cameroonian-Swiss entrepreneur who:
• Failed in Dubai → Conquered Kinshasa
• Runs a high-end aesthetic salon (Botox, fillers & more)
• Leverages generational spa expertise to stand out

Why it matters:
✔️ Africa’s beauty market is exploding (especially Francophone nations)
✔️ “Medical aesthetics” is the next frontier (trained nurses = key!)
✔️ Her comeback story proves failure fuels success

Watch now: https://youtu.be/RviJsx5Ae4Y?si=YseHvDzQbzHuPLoQ
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Latest podcast chatting with fashion Designer Amina! Building a slow fashion brand in Africa comes with unique challenges and rewards—especially in Mali while selling it to the broader African market including DRC, where tradition meets modern entrepreneurship. From sourcing ethical fabrics to navigating local and international markets, the journey is anything but easy.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of Africa’s most population-rich yet food-import-dependent nations, creating a HUGE opportunity for diaspora entrepreneurs. In this episode, we break down:

✅ Why agrocommodity imports are a lucrative business
✅ Key food products in demand (wheat, rice, poultry, oil, etc.)
✅ How the diaspora can leverage connections & logistics
✅ Challenges & how to navigate them

📊 DRC Population Breakdown (Key Markets for Food Imports):
The DRC has over 100 million people, with major demand centers in:

Kinshasa (17+ million) – The capital, biggest consumer market
Lubumbashi (Haut-Katanga) – ~5 million
Mbuji-Mayi (Kasai-Oriental) – ~4 million
Kananga (Kasai-Central) – ~3 million
Goma (North Kivu) – ~2 million+ (growing due to displacement)
Kisangani (Tshopo) – ~1.5 million

With rising urbanization and a reliance on imports, this is a goldmine for diaspora-led agribusiness.

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In this episode, I'm chatting with Sephora founder of www.agritech-insights.com we dive into the inspiring journey of building an Agritech soil testing kit business in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Discover how innovative technology is transforming agriculture in one of Africa’s most fertile yet underserved regions.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, farmer, tech enthusiast, or investor, this episode is packed with real-world insights on leveraging agritech to drive food security and economic growth.

👉 Listen now and join the conversation on sustainable agriculture in Africa!

Let’s grow the future of farming together! 🌍✨

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Hello fam, another day with your girl learning about business. This is Part I of corruption in Congo, how it impacts your business. Let's begin shall we? Corruption remains one of the biggest obstacles to economic growth and fair business practices in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). From bribery and embezzlement to unfair licensing and political interference, corrupt practices distort markets, discourage foreign investment, and harm local entrepreneurs.

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Today’s episode I’m chatting with Chris Maurice, founder of Yellow Card a stable coin company that raised $85 Million to date and scaling throughout the African continent. Chris explains it plainly, simple and clearly why stable coin is made for Africa in terms of easing transfers between countries, dealing with inflating currencies, and all other frustrations that comes with being a business in the continent and dealing with wiring of money. Great episode, tune in!

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