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Born Daniella Love Odongo in Uganda and raised in Germany, Nyla Tiara Love always knew music was her heartbeat. But the road to living her purpose was far from straight. After pursuing a degree in Biochemistry, battling ADHD, depression, and the weight of Eurocentric beauty standards, she walked away from the life she thought she “should” live—and chose instead the one she was created for.

In this intimate conversation, Nyla opens up about her extraordinary journey:

✨ Discovering music as both passion and self-therapy.

✨ Breaking free from masking, perfectionism, and self-doubt.

✨ Turning heartbreak into healing through her raw, diary-like second album.

✨ Reclaiming her natural beauty and identity after years of hiding behind wigs and societal pressure.

✨ Staying grounded and authentic in a music industry that often sells artists as products.

For Nyla, music isn’t just sound—it’s survival, freedom, and a way to help others feel what they can’t always put into words. Her story is a reminder that living in your purpose requires courage, honesty, and the willingness to be seen.

🎧 Listen in and be inspired by how Nyla Tiara Love is transforming pain into powerful art—and proving that authenticity is the real key to success.

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Joyce Nakato, a social worker and passionate advocate, as well as Team Leader at the Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health Forum. As Co-Chair of Girls Not Brides Uganda and Chairperson of the Power to Youth Program, Joyce shares how her humble upbringing has shaped her fearless commitment to empowering young people, especially girls.

From challenging gender roles as a student leader to leading national campaigns against child marriage, Joyce opens up about:

Key Points:
• How her upbringing—rooted in equality, hard work, and mentorship from her late mother—shaped her leadership.
• Her rise to national advocacy roles impacting youth and adolescent health.
• The fight against child marriage and harmful gender norms in Uganda.
• Practical strategies for shifting cultural mindsets in communities.
• The power of collaboration with government, NGOs, and community leaders.
• The life-changing impact of helping girls return to school.
• Why she believes living in purpose is a journey, not a destination.

Whether you’re passionate about women’s rights, youth empowerment, community advocacy, or social change in Africa, Joyce’s story will inspire you to stay the course, embrace your journey, and use every opportunity to create lasting impact.

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with award-winning mental health advocate, lawyer, and author Auma Rita, founder of Heart to Heart Spaces. Rita vulnerably shares her deeply personal journey through mental illness—from diagnosis and suicide ideation to healing and hope.

She opens up about being diagnosed with four extreme mental illnesses in 2019 and how that moment gave her the freedom to finally understand her internal battles. With raw honesty, Rita recounts her lowest point—planning to end her life after doing “enough” advocacy—and the promise she made to God during a self-funded marathon that saved her life.

Now three years later, Rita has dedicated her life to mental health advocacy, providing subsidized therapy, organizing community outreaches, and challenging stigma through education. She’s passionate about changing the language around mental health, teaching emotional literacy to children, and reminding others that “every part of the body is allowed to fall sick—including the brain.”

We also explore:

• How Heart to Heart Spaces was born from a hospital admission
• The self-stigma people face after diagnosis
• Why mental health deserves the same urgency as cancer and diabetes
• Her journey as a survivor of sexual assault
• Her upcoming Mental Health Run in Kampala on September 7
• And why she believes: “There is always a price to pay for purpose.”

Whether you’re on your own healing journey, supporting someone through mental illness, or passionate about mental health advocacy, Rita’s story will challenge, encourage, and inspire you.

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📚 Books: Dear Me and Dear Us

📲 Instagram: @hearttoheartspaces

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Award-winning Ugandan filmmaker, actress, and storyteller Esteri Tebandeke takes us on a journey from dancing on the stage of Uganda’s National Theatre to starring in international films like Queen of Katwe, proving that storytelling has always lived in her bones. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares how childhood dreams, shaped by a blended family and early exposure to African cinema, led her to discover the power of narrative and her purpose within it. Esteri is also the founder of Binti Film Festival—a pioneering platform that amplifies the voices of African women by showcasing their stories through the powerful medium of film, honoring their narratives with authenticity, depth, and cultural pride.

In this powerful conversation, Esteri opens up about growing up in a blended family, discovering her passion for storytelling through African cinema, and navigating the challenges of a male-dominated industry.

She reflects on the deeply personal impact of her short film Little Black Dress, her experience at international film festivals, and how a near-death experience from kidney failure reignited her purpose to tell stories that matter. Esteri shares insights on owning your voice, creating space for women, and using film to challenge gender norms and cultural silence.

Whether you’re a creative, a dreamer, or someone trying to live more intentionally, this episode will inspire you to step boldly into your purpose and trust the stories within you.

👉 Topics Covered:
 • Living intentionally and finding purpose
 • Women in film and African storytelling
 • Navigating health challenges and creative vision
 • Starting a film festival and building community
 • Why representation and truth in storytelling matter

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In this episode, we hear from Gertrude Atuhaire, also known as Scarlet, a commerce student, entrepreneur, and woman of faith. She opens up about her journey from chasing the party life to discovering her purpose in empowering others and building Sami Beauty, a skincare brand born out of her battle with acne.

Through setbacks, self-teaching, and spiritual growth, Scarlet transformed pain into purpose and found peace in becoming who she was meant to be. Her story is a powerful reminder that you don’t need perfect conditions to begin—just the courage to try, fail, and grow.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Failure and rejection can be the foundation for purpose.
• You don’t need all the answers to get started—just faith and action.
• True transformation begins with honesty, not perfection.
• Being introverted isn’t a weakness—it can be your greatest strength.
• Start with what you have; consistency builds credibility.

Press play to hear how Scarlet built her vision from scratch—and be reminded that it’s never too late to start again, trust God, and grow into your calling.

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Laura Kagame, a visionary in the hospitality and travel industry, and the founder of Travel Neza, Acacia Group Hotels, and the mental wellness initiative Tuza. Laura opens up about her remarkable journey—from building a successful business empire to facing an internal crisis during the pandemic that led her to confront anxiety, burnout, and the need for deep personal transformation.

She shares what it truly means to live in your purpose, why competence and passion aren’t enough without resilience, and how stepping back helped her step into greater impact. Laura reveals how her ADHD has shaped her relentless pursuit of joy, why travel has become her medicine, and how she’s using her platform to build experiences that change lives—from luxury lodges to corporate retreats and mental health book clubs.

Laura also dives into:
• The emotional toll of leadership and the myth of invincibility in entrepreneurship
• Creating a life of “slow productivity” and intentional boundaries
• The power of therapy, solitude, and spiritual growth in rebuilding identity
• How she’s shaping the future of tourism with wellness, mentorship, and storytelling

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the intersection of ambition, authenticity, and healing. Laura’s vulnerability and wisdom offer a roadmap for entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders looking to thrive from the inside out.

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When Brenda moved to China with her husband and two young children, she was thrown into a whirlwind of cultural change, a demanding 9–5 job, and the intense responsibilities of motherhood. Burnt out and expecting another child, she made the brave decision to quit her job — a choice that led her into a season of unexpected purpose.

In this inspiring episode, Brenda opens up about:

🔹 Embracing life as a full-time mum while rebuilding her identity

🔹 Discovering new skills in baking, braiding, and business

🔹 Turning her children into successful child models and actors

🔹 Becoming a connector for other African families abroad

🔹 Letting go of the pressure to have a “career” and choosing impact instead

🔹 Finding joy and purpose in helping others thrive

Brenda’s story reminds us that sometimes purpose is not found in titles — but in presence, service, and the ripple effect of sharing what you’ve learned. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mum, an expat navigating change, or someone questioning your path, this episode will encourage you to redefine what purpose looks like — on your terms.

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In this inspiring episode of the SheCentre Podcast, I sit down with Maritza — a spoken word artist, performer, media personality, digital creator, and co-founder of Kwanza UG — to explore how purpose often unfolds through unexpected seasons.

Maritza opens up about quitting law school after one semester, only to return later on her own terms. Though she never pursued a legal career, the skills she gained now fuel her creative and professional decisions in the media industry.

Through storytelling, poetry, and personal conviction, she’s navigated male-dominated spaces, unequal pay, and identity challenges — all while staying rooted in her passion for authentic self-expression. For Maritza, perfect self-expression means doing the work you were born to do — and helping others do the same.

🎧 In this episode, we explore:
•How quitting (and returning to) law school shaped her resilience
•Why every detour contributed to her purpose as a performer
•Her insights on contracts, content ownership, and fair pay in media
•The spiritual and cultural power of African storytelling and traditional instruments
•How to embrace your unique path — even when others don’t understand it

Whether you’re a creative, a dreamer, or simply navigating your purpose — Maritza’s story reminds us that your voice matters, your journey counts, and your purpose might already be in motion.

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In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Tusiime Mercy, an aspiring politician and entrepreneur from Mbarara City, Uganda, who is boldly stepping into what she believes is her purpose: servant leadership. Mercy is running for the position of Female Youth Councilor, driven by her deep understanding of the challenges that young women face and her lifelong desire to be a voice for the voiceless.

From growing up in a small town and standing up for her mother in a patriarchal household to questioning gender injustices in school, Mercy’s passion for justice and equality has always burned bright. She opens up about her frustration with the unequal treatment of girls, her experience watching pregnant girls expelled from school while the boys were allowed to continue, and the systemic neglect of youth voices in leadership spaces.

Mercy shares how she juggled hustling after university, launching a business in event decoration and women’s products, and taking on the role of provider at home—earning her the nickname “Daddy” from her family. Her story is not just one of ambition, but of sacrifice, grit, and grace.

She believes that politics is not a job, but a service, and she wants to use her voice and platform to promote gender equality, youth empowerment, and girl-child education. Despite being doubted for her lack of political connections or marital status, Mercy is unshaken. She’s determined to be the kind of leader she wished for growing up—one who listens, understands, and acts.

So, is she living in her purpose? Mercy believes she is. And after hearing her story, you just might agree.

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This Mother’s Day, we honor not just the title of Mother, but the sacred journey toward it—whether it’s walked with ease, through loss, or in silence.

In this heartfelt episode, Phionah Nannozi Ngoga, founder and director of Rainbow Hearts Foundation—an NGO born from pain, resilience, and unwavering purpose- opens up about her deeply personal journey through fertility challenges, IVF, emotional turmoil, and the complicated realities of surrogacy in Uganda.

She speaks truth to the stigma, isolation, and silent suffering that many women endure, while boldly advocating for policy reform, improved medical care, and emotional support for families facing fertility challenges. From surviving postpartum cardiomyopathy to creating space for others to heal, Phionah’s story is a raw, powerful reminder that healing can become a calling.

This episode is a tribute to every woman navigating invisible battles. To those who mother through grief, faith, and fire—your journey matters.

Tune in, be inspired, and remember—purpose can rise, even through heartbreak.

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