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Most SMEs in Kenya never make it past year five. Not because founders lack ambition — but because ambition without systems, governance, and support is a business running on borrowed time.
In this episode of Unleash & Thrive, Reena Gore is joined by Catherine , Director of the SME Founders Association, for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build and sustain a small or medium enterprise in Kenya today. They dig into the barriers founders rarely talk about publicly — capital, talent, structure — and the practical strategies that turn a founder-dependent hustle into a business that can scale and outlive its owner.
In this episode:
✅ The biggest reasons Kenyan SMEs stall — and how to avoid them
✅ How the SME Founders Association is supporting entrepreneurs across the country
✅ Why governance and systems aren't "big company" problems — they're survival tools
✅ Building a business that grows without you in every room
Whether you're running a 5-person team or a 50-person company, this episode gives you the mindset and the mechanics to grow.
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What does it take to build a publishing house with purpose, profit, and staying power in the African market?

In this episode of Unleash and Thrive, host Reena Gore — CFO-turned-executive coach and founder of Intellique Solutions — sits down with Dooso, CEO of Zion Publishers, for a raw, real, and deeply insightful conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the business of publishing.

From navigating the challenges of the African book and media industry to building a brand rooted in values and vision, Dooso shares the hard lessons, bold decisions, and strategic moves behind Zion Publishers' growth story.

In this episode, we cover:
✅ How Dooso built Zion Publishers from the ground up
✅ The leadership principles driving a purpose-led publishing business
✅ Business growth strategies that work in the African market
✅ Managing teams, culture, and the people side of entrepreneurship
✅ The role of faith, focus, and financial discipline in business success
✅ Lessons for CEOs and founders building sustainable businesses in Kenya and beyond

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a business leader, or someone building something meaningful — this conversation will challenge how you think about growth, legacy, and what it truly means to lead.

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Have you ever felt like you're working hard but somehow keep repeating the same patterns in life?

In this powerful conversation, Meera shares her personal journey from depression, confusion, and emotional pain to discovering inner healing, self-awareness, manifestation, and purpose.

You'll learn:

✅ Why success starts from within
✅ How childhood experiences shape your future
✅ The power of gratitude and journaling
✅ The Ho'oponopono healing prayer explained
✅ EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) demonstration
✅ Why manifestation fails for most people
✅ How subconscious beliefs control your results
✅ The truth about inner child healing

If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, fear, lack of clarity, or feeling stuck in life, this episode will give you practical tools to begin your healing journey.

Watch until the end for a guided Ho'oponopono healing exercise you can start using today.

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In this episode , we sit down with Wendy Loyce — communications professional, speaker, podcaster, corporate MC and community builder , for a powerful conversation on purpose, career transitions, entrepreneurship and personal growth.

From leaving the corporate world to building a voice in digital media, Wendy shares honest lessons about:
✔️ Finding your calling
✔️ Taking calculated risks
✔️ Building your personal brand
✔️ Transitioning careers
✔️ Handling failure and setbacks
✔️ Continuous learning and growth
✔️ Creating community over audience
✔️ Self-awareness and inner work
✔️ Entrepreneurship realities
✔️ Adapting in the AI and digital era

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, thinking about starting over, building a business, launching a podcast, or trying to create meaningful work.

Key takeaway:
Start now. Start where you are. Keep building.

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In this powerful episode of Unleash and Thrive, we sit down with leadership expert, HR Director and founder of the Lillian Ngala Network — Lillian Ngala.

This conversation dives deep into:
• Growth mindset and resilience
• Leadership and people management
• Networking that creates real opportunities
• Women in leadership and boardroom growth
• SME growth and financial literacy
• Reputation, curiosity and personal branding
• Purpose, philanthropy and giving back to society

Lillian Ngala shares practical insights on:

• How to build meaningful relationships
  
  
• Why your reputation matters
  
  
• The importance of self-belief
  
  
• How women can rise into leadership positions
  
  
• What SMEs are missing when it comes to people management
  
  
• Why networking is more than exchanging contacts
  
  

One of the biggest lessons from this episode:
“What you’re seeking is seeking you.”

If you are an entrepreneur, corporate professional, SME owner, leader, or someone looking to grow personally and professionally, this episode is for you.

Watch until the end for valuable gems on leadership, networking and purpose.

Guest: Lillian Ngala
Podcast: Unleash and Thrive

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Why do so many SMEs struggle—even with good products and strong demand?

In this powerful episode, Reena Gore, business coach and author of How to Recharge and Restart, breaks down her FPO Method (Finance, People, Operations) and explains how it helps businesses move from chaos to clarity.

This isn’t just theory—it's a practical framework used to identify gaps, align teams, and create systems that drive sustainable growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What the FPO Method is and why it works
• How finance, people, and operations must align for growth
• The real role of business coaching in SMEs
• Common mistakes that keep businesses stuck

If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or business leader looking to scale with structure and clarity, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to stronger systems and smarter decisions.

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What happens when a woman refuses the path the world chose for her?

Angela Nguku didn't follow the conventional route. She questioned the stereotypes handed to her — about what women should build, which industries they should enter, and which ambitions are "appropriate" — and built a women-led NGO that creates real, measurable impact.

In this episode of Unleash and Thrive, Angela and I dig into what the unconventional path actually costs, and why it's worth every bit of it.

We cover: → Why questioning stereotypes is not just personal — it's a strategic leadership decision → What women-led organisations reveal about the real engine of African SME growth → The moment Angela chose her own route over expectation — and what followed → How African women entrepreneurs can stop apologising for building differently

As a CFO-turned-coach who has worked across 19 countries, I've seen this truth play out in balance sheets and boardrooms: the growth of African SMEs is inseparable from the leadership of African women. Angela puts language to what the data already shows.

If you've ever been told your path doesn't make sense — this episode is your permission to keep going.

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Most business owners in Africa are selling.
But very few have a system.

And without a system — you're leaving money on the table 
every single day.

In this episode of Unleash and Thrive, I sit down with 
sales trainer Kaberia for a masterclass on what it 
actually takes to sell confidently, consistently and 
profitably in the African market.

This is not about being pushy.
This is not about manipulation.
This is about understanding people, building relationships 
and converting them — with integrity.

In this episode we cover:

→ The Customer Ladder: Suspect → Prospect → Customer 
   → Client → Advocate → Ambassador
   and how to move people up intentionally

→ The CIA Technique: how to open any sales conversation 
   using Curiosity, Interest and Attention

→ The PASTOR Framework: the complete roadmap from 
   identifying a problem to closing the deal with confidence

→ Why most SME owners are great at their craft 
   but terrible at selling it

→ How to handle objections without losing your confidence

→ The mindset shift that separates top performers 
   from average salespeople in Africa

→ Why networking is both your classroom 
   and your pipeline at the same time

→ Practical sales strategies you can apply 
   in your business this week

Whether you have a sales team or you are the sales team — 
this episode will change how you show up for every 
single conversation.

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About Kaberia:
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About Reena Gore:
Reena Gore is a CFO-turned-Business Coach with over 
20 years of experience scaling African businesses. 
She is the Founder and CEO of LYNKRZ — a business 
coaching and e-learning platform built for African SMEs 
— and the creator of the FPO Method™.

🎙️ Podcast: Unleash and Thrive
📍 Nairobi, Kenya | Reach: 19 Countries across Africa

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Website: www.reenagore.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/reena-gore-884a73178
Instagram: @reena_leadershipcoaching
WhatsApp Community: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAhMDiGehEGWYk8CV24

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Are your business decisions driving growth… or silently holding you back?

In this episode, Reena Gore breaks down how to make smart, data-driven business decisions using the powerful FPO Method™ (Finance, People, Operations).

Whether you’re a business owner, leader, or aspiring entrepreneur, you’ll learn how to move beyond guesswork and start making decisions that actually scale your business.

Inside this episode:

✓ How to evaluate decisions using financial logic (not just intuition)

✓ The hidden mistakes leaders make while making “quick” decisions

✓ Why people and operations matter as much as numbers

✓ A simple framework to reduce risk and increase clarity

✓ Real-world insights from business coaching experience

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next move — this episode will give you the clarity you need.

🎯 Because smart decisions don’t just grow businesses… they build sustainable success.

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What does it take to build an EdTech startup in Kenya from the ground up?

In this video, we take you inside [Platform Name] — Kenya's emerging EdTech platform on a mission to transform how students, professionals, and lifelong learners access quality education through technology.

From the idea, to the build, to the real challenges of scaling an education technology business in Africa — we're sharing it all.

🔑 What You'll Discover:
✅ Why we built this EdTech platform and the problem we're solving
✅ How technology is closing Kenya's education access gap
✅ What makes our platform different from anything else in the market
✅ The challenges of building a startup in Kenya's education sector
✅ Where we're headed — and how you can be part of the journey

🌍 Kenya's education system is at a turning point. With rising internet penetration, mobile-first learners, and a young, hungry population — the opportunity to learn differently has never been greater. We're here to make that happen.

📌 This video is for: students, educators, entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone passionate about the future of education in Africa.

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