Your Space Podcast

This week we speak to Amanda Kandawire, as she takes us on a journey to becoming a pilot, defeating the odds of entering a male-dominated industry and her pursuit of excellence. Amanda shares the sacrifices she made and shares how her determination got her into her dream job. Lay Over Art was birthed from her love for drawing and wanting to fill her downtime with things that bring her joy.

This week we sat down with Sam Schultz, sharing her why and the journey she had into recruitment. Sam shares some insight into what recruiters look for when looking at your CV and how you can stand out in a crowd. Sam is full of energy and positivity that is so contagious, we were really inspired us this week to bring that energy.

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This week we sat down with marketing professional Seif Said as he shares his journey into becoming a marketing professional. Seif shares having to explain to his African father his desire to change the world through communication and expression. Seif shares some tools and tips in marketing and how he keeps up with the ever-changing trends.

In this weeks episode, we sat down with Deborah Muriuki who is a Financial and Economic consultant and a mentor. Deborah shares her humble beginnings and how she always puts her best foot forward no matter what role she is in. You are a brand and how you are perceived or remembered can impact your next role or next opportunity.

In this weeks episode, we sat down with Fanikiso Makata, a Food Security Specialist in the NGO sector and a co-founder of Your Space Africa. Fa shares her journey of discovery in the Food Security sector in the NGO space and how she navigates this space as a woman. Fa shares her passion for Africa and how she believes we can tackle the issues faced through entrepreneurship and the work we are doing with Your Space Africa.

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Intro music by Drissy Parker

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This week we state down with Salim Eceolaza, the Managing Director of Simibisa Brands Limited, Kenya. Salim speaks to us about his journey from Zimbabwe, to America, the UK and then back to Zimbabwe and now to Kenya. Salim strives to leave things better than he found them and the importance of being curious. Would you rather get a speeding fine or parking ticket, find out what Salim would rather his staff have and why.

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In this weeks episode we sat down with the lovely Karen Nyenga, the licensee and owner of Fine & Country Real Estate in Zimbabwe. Karen takes us through her journey and shares a humbling experience that changed her perspective on life and work. She shares why she decided to come back to Zimbabwe after being in Australia for 5 years.

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Intro music by Drissy Parker

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In this episode, we sit down with Langa Mlalazi, a Senior Program Manager for a well-known Startup. Langa shares his experience building a plane while flying, working with Startups in South Africa and now he is navigating working in another part of the world, for a well-known start-up in Amsterdam.

Finding something you are passionate about and taking the leap to pursue it at all costs is something not many of us would be able to do, but hearing Brenda Matanga’s story inspired us to keep striving unapologetically for the things that you desire. Let us know what you think.