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This week, Paula speaks with Nancie Mwai, a powerhouse Kenyan content creator who is making moves in fashion retail and design. Her boutique, New Level, has been years in the making, combining Nancie’s unmatched eye for style and trends alongside her acute business acumen. Nancie talks about the risks she has taken and lessons learned to build a business she loves.
This interview was recorded in October 2019.
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In this episode, she also talk about:
- The lessons of starting and closing her first boutique
- Being a trendsetter vs. how she best serves her customer
- The importance of continued education
- Finding the confidence to pursue her dream
- The state of Kenya’s fashion industry and investing in the fashion value chain
- Transitioning into design and production
- Managing the Nancie Mwai brand vs. New Level brand
As mentioned in this episode:
- The Fashionable Notebook (no longer available) Centonomy Entrepreneur Course: https://centonomy.com/about/the-centonomy-entrepreneur-2/
Connect with Nancie Mwai and New Level
New Level
- Website: https://shopnewlevel.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopnewlevel/?hl=en
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shopnewlevel?lang=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopnewlevel/
- New Level Location: Marsabit Plaza, Ngong Road, Lower floor: https://shopnewlevel.com/contact-us/
Nancie Mwai
- Website: https://nanciemwai.co.ke/
- Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nanciemwai/?hl=en
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/nanciemwai
- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA6flImISMUVXNwAOY2RvLA
Connect with me (Paula)
Email Paula your interest about the podcasting course for women entrepreneurs: info@kali.media
- Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
This month on the Money Matters episode, we are talking about what happens when you actively work on your personal finance and financial literacy.
For the last 8 month, host Paula Rogo, has been doing just that and she’ll be sharing some lessons and insights from her experiences.
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In this episode, she also talk about:
- Overcoming money blocks
- Increasing her income streams
- Her favorite money podcasts and instagram pages
- The (almost) book of the month
- Starting the 100k challenge
- And more
As mentioned in this episode:
- This season’s Money Matters episodes
- Episode #10: Money Matters: 7 Signs That You Don’t Know How To Handle Your Own Money
- Episode#16: Money Matters: Why Don’t Women Talk About Money With Each Other?
- Episode #20: Money Matters with Danielle Anderson: “We Are Worthy Of Being Wealthy”
- My “Podcast From Scratch” course, an 8-week podcasting course for women https://bit.ly/podstfromscratch
- My favorite money podcasts
- So Money podcast with Farnoosh Torabi
- Women & money podcast with Suze Orman
- Bigger Pockets Money podcast
- The Dave Ramsey Show
- Afford Anything podcast with Paula Pant
- Snacks Daily by Robinhood
- My favorite money Instagram accounts
- @Clevergirlfinance
- @Delyannethemoneycoach
- @Citygirlsavings
- @theBudgetnista
- @budgetqueen_blog
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Connect with me (Paula)
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Email Paula : info@kali.media
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Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
This week, Paula speaks with Tahira Nizari, the co-founder of Kazi Yetu. Meaning "our work" in Kiswahili, Kazi Yet is a social enterprise agribusiness that aims to keep all of the value chain processes of locally-grown products in Tanzania.
Kazi Yetu’s first product is the Tanzania Tea Collective, a blend of teas grown, harvested, flavored, packaged and branded in Tanzania. This is not an easy feat when majority of the tea grown in Tanzania leaves the country soon after it has been harvested.
In this episode, we also talk about:
- How Tahira started brewing tea from her kitchen
- Why consumers care about tracing the source of their products
- Why keeping value chain in-country is important
- How she is planning to work with 4000 farmers through her farm hub initiative
- Surviving what was meant to be the best year yet (Hello Covid)
- Starting business with your spouse
- The importance of optimism
As mentioned in this episode:
- Forbes Africa article: https://www.forbesafrica.com/entrepreneurs/2020/08/06/enterprise-and-traceable-tea-from-tanzania/
- Recommend an African women entrepreneur for the podcast: https://forms.gle/ebabBfz4WCMkHP4y9
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Connect with Tahira and Kazi Yetu
Instagram: @tanzania_tea_collection
Twitter: @TanzaniaTea
Facebook: @kaziyetu.tz
Insta: @tahira_nizmann
Twitter: @t_nizari
What does it look like when you are just starting your business? It’s rare to hear women still early in the process of entrepreneurship share their wins and challenges. That’s why this week, I’m excited to speak with Susan Njoroge of Sip Trip, a drinks-delivery service here in Nairobi, Kenya.
I talked to Susan just weeks into starting Sip Trip, which she launched right in the middle of the stay-at-home quarantine in Kenya. But as you’ll see in this interview, Sip Trip was also the result of an extremely agile pivot by Susan and her family.
In this episode, we also talk about:
- Keeping things simple
- How leaning on family helped Susan launch
- Why she chose to launch without a business plan
- The art of the cold call
- How she sees competition
Order your next alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from Sip Trip: https://www.siptripke.com/
As mentioned in this episode:
- KTN morning show LIFE & STYLE https://www.instagram.com/ktnlife_style/
- Friday Foreplay on Asylum radio: https://www.instagram.com/fridayforeplay/
- Jiweke Tavern https://www.instagram.com/jiweketavern/
- Bourbon Bridge Lounger https://www.instagram.com/bourbonbridge.ke/
Connect with Susan and Sip Trip
- Website: https://www.siptripke.com/
- Call directly: +254728333985
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siptripke/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sip-Trip-Ke-100654608262910
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sura_common/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuraCommon
Connect with me (Paula)
- Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
This week, Paula is celebrating her birthday!
She is keeping this episode short and sweet so she can enjoy some much deserved time off. But that doesn’t mean she won’t leave you with a little something to take away with you.
Want to send Paula well wishes? You can connect with her on the following platforms:
Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media
This week on the podcast, Paula interviews Lulu Kitololo, a graphic artist and designer who runs the Nairobi-based Lulu Kitololo Studio.
The studio designs stationery/lifestyle products, murals, branding and publications that showcase Lulu’s unique hand-drawn illustrative style. Plus her Afri-Love brand includes a blog, a twice-annual festival and the Afri-Love women community.
It is in building this community for African women who are creative that Lulu has been able to connect and serve her target audience in intimate ways — all of which benefit her business. Lulu offers smart and insightful advice on building a community that works for you and your business.
This is a two-part interview as Paula first spoke to Lulu in September 2019 then again a year later in September 2020.
In this episode, we also talk about:
- How Lulu created the Afri-Love women community and tips you can use
- Learning to show up authentically
- Being discerning about what works for your business
- How to be creative and sustainable
- How Lulu Kitololo Studio has been able to thrive during Covid-19
And more
As mentioned in this episode:
- International Podcast Day: https://pods4africans.substack.com/p/here-are-all-the-african-events-happening
- Lulu Kitololo Studio: http://www.lulukitololo.com/
- Afri-love Fest: http://www.afri-love.com/fest/
- Afri-love women community: http://www.afri-love.com/about/women/
- Soulful branding Course: http://www.afri-love.com/soulful-branding-challenge/
- Join the “Free to Create” membership site waitlist: http://bit.ly/getfreetocreate
- “Check In With Your Purpose” freebie: http://bit.ly/checkinwithyourpurpose
Connect with Lulu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lulukitololo/
website: www.lulukitololo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afrilovewomen
Connect with me (Paula)
Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/
I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/
I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media
This month on the Money Matters episode: we are talking about the importance of your Money Mindset.
I am joined by business coach, Danielle Anderson of the Nairobi-based Step & Stone — a company that show you how to make a living doing what you love. A former JP Morgan employee in London, Danielle found a home and work that she loved when she moved to Kenya three years ago.
Her recent reflections on her own money goals and mindset, plus her background in business coaching, makes her the perfect guest for this episode.
In this episode, we also talk about:
- What you need to know before you leave your 9 to 5
- Why she moved to Kenya and how she started her business as an expat
- Why your money mindset matters
- The evolution of her money mindset
- Being aware of inherited or limiting money beliefs
- Tips on renegotiating your salary and increasing your prices
- Actionable steps around rebooting your money mindset
As mentioned in this episode:
Join Danielle for her workshop: From the Ground Up: A Live Workshop for Business Owners to Get More Customers Sign up: https://stepandstone.co.uk/from-the-ground-up-workshop/
Webinar replay: The Five Most Common Pitfalls That Are Preventing You From Launching You Podcast (plus strategies on how to overcome them). Watch it: https://bit.ly/podsnbowebinar
Upcoming course: Podcast From Scratch, an 8-week podcasting course for women. Join us: https://bit.ly/podstfromscratch
- Step & Stone: https://stepandstone.co.uk/
- Afrilove connection club: http://www.afri-love.com/2019/01/afri-love-connection-club/
- Danielle’s Money Matters program: https://stepandstone.co.uk/money-matters
- Lulu Kitololo: http://www.lulukitololo.com/
- Olivia Munoru: https://www.mominbalance.com/kenya/en/trainers/olivia-munoru_598/
- How Inflation Impacts Your Savings: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/090715/how-inflation-affects-your-cash-savings.asp
- The role of interest rates in consumer debt: https://www.thebalance.com/how-your-interest-rate-affects-your-debt-payoff-960843#:~:text=Interest%20rates%20are%20a%20big,you're%20repaying%20your%20debt.&text=The%20higher%20your%20interest%20rate,goes%20toward%20the%20finance%20charge.
- FREE pricing calculator: https://stepandstone.co.uk/calculator
Book of the Month: Clever Girl Finance: Ditch debt, save money and build real wealth by Bola Sokunbi https://www.amazon.com/Clever-Girl-Finance-Ditch-wealth/dp/1119580838
Connect with Danielle
- Step & Stone: https://stepandstone.co.uk/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stepandsone/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/stepandstone
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepandstone/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielleandersonstepandstone/
Connect with me (Paula)
- Email: info@kali.media
- Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
This week, Paula shares her podcasting journey thus far — hoping to inspire future podcasters that they can do it too!
“I am constantly approached with questions about how I started my podcast and the mechanics behind it. This episode is for those of you who want to do it, but have doubt. There is something quite entrepreneurial about starting your podcast. Hopefully, my story helps.”
In this episode, we also talk about:
- The importance of feedback/criticism
- The people that helped her along the way
- The setbacks that she had to overcome
- Why she relaunched the podcast
- Lessons from the experience
Paula is teaching a free webinar: The Five Most Common Pitfalls Preventing You From Launching Your Podcast (plus strategies on how to overcome them)
Sign up for the webinar here: https://podcastfromscratch.groovepages.com/home/webinar
As mentioned in this episode:
- Kali Media: http://kali.media/
- Africa Podfest: https://www.africapodcastfestival.com/
- Halima Gikandi: https://www.halimagikandi.com/
- AQ Studios: https://www.aqstudios.fm/
- Mojo Productions: https://www.mojokenyaproductions.com/
- Jopee The Chef (composer): https://www.instagram.com/jopeebeat/
- Debra Cartwright (illustrator): https://www.debracartwright.com/
Connect with me (Paula)
- Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media
In the new episode, Social media strategist Olivia Ambani breaks down the ups and downs of building your brand on social media. She answers all your questions about using it efficiently-- and how to grow it.
Olivia has worked behind the social media strategies of some Kenya’s favorite brands, but she has also taken herself on as a client!
She recently released her debut solo album, “The Awakening” and she takes us through the social media strategy she used on herself that eventually had her being retweeted and shared by Mr Eazi (Yes, there was a plan!)
In this episode, we also talk about:
- Common misconceptions about social media
- Overcoming fear of putting yourself out there
- How to build fool-proof consistency into your social
- Common mistakes she sees
- And many tips that you can implement TODAY!
The song played in this episode is Olivia Ambani’s “Better Than Just Fine” with permission.
As mentioned in this episode:
Upcoming Webinar: The Five Most Common Pitfalls That Are Preventing You From Launching You Podcast (plus strategies on how to overcome them) Sign up here: https://podcastfromscratch.groovepages.com/home/webinar
Bella Nakato is offering 3 budding beauty and hair entrepreneurs a 30-minute consultation call to ask her anything. The rules:
- Follow @EnviriZaNacho AND @africawomeninbiz on Instagram (must follow both)
- DM @africanwomeninbiz one thing you learned from the interview.
- EXTENDED Deadline Monday, Sept 14, 2020
Brands Olivia has worked with Kikoromeo (Anne McCreath) The Nest +HEVA Fund Harvest of Sunshine Embody Accessories Coffee Casa
Brands Olivia admires Janet Mbugua: https://www.instagram.com/officialjanetmbugua/ Dine with Jemutai: https://www.instagram.com/dinewithjemutai/
Olivia’s music The Awakening (album): https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/oliviaambani/the-awakening Better Than Just Fine (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcQSM4srl6c Mr Eazi’s Empawa Africa:https://empawaafrica.com/
Connect with Olivia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivia_ambani/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/oliviaambani Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OliviaAmbaniMusic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/oliviaambani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-ambani/
Connect with me (Paula) Email Paula your interest about the podcasting course for women entrepreneurs: info@kali.media Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media
This week on the podcast, Paula interviews Bella Nakato, the guru behind Uganda’s natural hair revolution. She has achieved this through her Kampala-based hair salon and store, EnviriZaNacho, and her beauty line, AfriLux Beauty.
Paula first interviewed Bella in 2019 during a work trip to Uganda, and recently called the beauty entrepreneur again to discuss how EnviriZaNacho has managed during Covid-19.
This a raw and honest episode that many businesswomen across the continent will connect with as we all figure out how to survive Covid-19.
In this episode, we also talk about:
- How a Facebook group grew into a shop, salon and beauty brand
- The importance of word of mouth in the Ugandan market
- The financial power of the natural hair industry
- How to build a team you are proud of
- What happened when the Covid-19 lockdown hit Kampala
- Plus, an invaluable giveaway for budding beauty entrepreneurs
Envirizanacho shop and salon is found on the ground floor of Kisakye mall in Ntinda. Phone contact is +256-751788112
As mentioned in this episode:
Bella is offering 3 budding beauty and hair entrepreneurs a 30-minute consultation call to ask her anything. The rules:
- Follow @EnviriZaNacho AND @africawomeninbiz on Instagram (must follow both)
- DM @africanwomeninbiz one thing you learned from the interview.
Deadline Monday, Sept 7, 2020 @ 9:30 AM
Bella’s Recommended beauty products:
- Magical Organics (Uganda): https://www.instagram.com/magical_organics/
- Livara Beauty (Uganda): https://livara.me/
- Kentaro Handmade Organics (Uganda): https://www.instagram.com/kentarohandmadeorganics/?hl=en
- Afriliux Beauty and Grooming: https://www.facebook.com/AfriluxBeauty/
- Fleur de Vanille (Madagascar): https://www.facebook.com/Fleur-de-Vanille-449678422539689/
- Saru Organics (Kenya): https://saruorganics.com/
- Kweli Skin Organics (Uganda): http://www.kweliskinorganics.com/
I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
Connect with Bella (Personal)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bella_nakato/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/BellaNakato
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nakato.a.bella/
Business:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/envirizanacho/
- https://www.instagram.com/envirizanacho_shopsalon/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Envirizanacho
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/envirizanacho
Connect with me (Paula)
- Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media
In this month’s Money Matters episode, Paula dives into the key reasons women hesitate talking to each other about money (which is strange because we’ll talk to our homegirls about everything else!!).
By overcoming this barrier of sharing with each other, we can build a sisterhood around growing wealth -- and making more MONEY!
In this episode, we also talk about:
- The four reasons that keep women from sharing their financial journeys with each other
- How Paula started talking more about money with women (and what happened when she did)
- How she created her own “money friends” group of women focused on growing their financial literacy (and how you can do it too!)
- The Money Matters book of the month
As mentioned in this episode:
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason https://amzn.to/34t5sV2
Connect with me (Paula)
Email Paula your interest about the podcasting course for women entrepreneurs: info@kali.media
- Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
This week on the podcast, Paula interviews the mentor-in-her-head Pat Okelo, the woman behind one of the strongest female business communities in Kenya.
Pat is the mind behind Willart productions, a design and production company; Conferencing in a Box, an events company; A Candid handbook for women doing business in Kenya; Candid Conversations: circles for women in business; and Kayana, a community space for female entrepreneurs among many other things.
This is her second time on the podcast (she was featured in season 1 [Ep.5.5]) and based on the wisdom dropped this episode, it won’t be her last.
In this episode, we also talk about:
- The importance of feedback/criticism
- The steps of great execution
- The importance of mentorship and coaching for leadership
- Building a symbiotic business empire
- Building a routine that works for you
- The benefits of a supportive spouse
As mentioned in this episode:
- Oprah's Super Soul Sunday episode: https://spoti.fi/3h7SFuP
- Email Paula your interest about the podcasting course for women entrepreneurs: info@kali.media
- Babson college Launch and Grow: https://bit.ly/329k35o
Connect with Pat
- Willart Productions: https://willart.com/
- Conferencing in a Box: https://www.conferencinginabox.co.ke/
- A Candid Handbook for Women Doing Business in Kenya: https://candidbusinesswomen.co.ke/patricia/
- Candid Conversations: Circles for Women in Business: https://www.instagram.com/circlesforwomeninbusiness/
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Kayana: https://kayana.org/home/
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Pat Okelo’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Atemop
- Pat Okelo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patokelo/
Connect with me (Paula)
- Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media
In the second of two episodes, Paula continues to explores the mistakes she made in her first two years of business at Kali Media and Africa Podfest. This time round she covers the fallout of not nailing your daily routine to understanding your company’s financial books.
Plus, for those who follow me on Instagram (@kalibawse), I finally talk about the #75hard Challenge
As mentioned in this episode: The #75HardChallenge (created by Andy Frisela): https://bit.ly/30KXFQd https://bit.ly/31HMKWu
Key Person Risk: https://bit.ly/2PEnL0X https://bit.ly/3kzUHpF https://bit.ly/33NRMU4
Learning How To Say No: https://bit.ly/2CfsNOc https://bit.ly/33Kvin6 https://bit.ly/30M8SzU
Financial Accounting Fundamentals (Coursera): https://bit.ly/31FRc8j Hillary Clinton interview (PBS Newshour): https://bit.ly/30KgUcq Paula on the Tim Smal podcast: https://bit.ly/3afVA1M Paula on the Fifty First Coffees: https://bit.ly/2PGtmDT
Connect with me (Paula)
- Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
- Recommend someone for the podcast: https://forms.gle/MzNq7wJKUqVMKFNz8
This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media
In the first of two episodes, Paula tackles the mistakes she made in her first two years of business at Kali Media and Africa Podfest. From bad contracts to starting without a solid strategy, she shares lessons learned that she hopes other women can avoid. Also, Beyonce!
As mentioned in this episode: Beyonce’s Black Is King https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69MO7yU0d70 Lion King: The Gift: https://www.beyonce.com/album/thegift/songs/ My Essence article about the African women musicians on Lion King: The Gift: https://www.essence.com/feature/african-women-beyonce-album-lion-king-the-gift/ Beyonce’s Homecoming: https://www.netflix.com/title/81013626 Recommend someone for the podcast: https://forms.gle/MzNq7wJKUqVMKFNz8
Connect with me (Paula) Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2 Recommend someone for the podcast: https://forms.gle/MzNq7wJKUqVMKFNz8
This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media
S2E5: This week on the podcast, Paula interviews Abba Arunga, the co-founder and “vibes creator” of Lava Latte, a boutique Kenyan coffee shop.
After a trip to Senegal, Abba and her co-founder Kagure Wamunyu, were inspired to create a women-owned space that is authentically Kenyan. Though neither of them had any experience in the restaurant business, they were able to tap into a strong leadership team to grow into one of Nairobi’s favorite cafes.
In this episode, we also talk about:
- managing the business relationship with her three other partner
- Finding the right location for your brick and mortar business
- How she navigates the male-dominated restaurant business
- Using twitter as a recruitment tool
- Expanding the brand into a chain of coffee shops
As mentioned in this episode:
- Layu Cafe (Senegal) http://ilovelayu.com/
- Zawadi Africa http://www.zawadiafrica.org
-
ikokaziKE is a job recruitment hashtag by and for Kenyans. Many post job opportunities here
- Recommend a female entrepreneur to be on the podcast: https://forms.gle/pKRnSJmFthBLehaZ7
Connect with Abba
Lava Latte: https://lavalatte.com/ Lava Latte Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelavalatte/ Abba Arunga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbarunga/?hl=en
Connect with me (Paula)
Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media
S2E4: In today’s episode, host Paula Rogo is in conversation with Kenya’s Sonal Haria, the co-founder and CEO of Canvas Cosmetics. This homegrown makeup brand is a trendy, sophisticated line of high quality cosmetics made for women of all personalities, skin tones and skin types. Sonal, a serial entrepreneur, has been able to grow it into one of the most exciting indie makeup brands in Kenya, while also expanding it to international markets in Dubai and the UK.
Canvas Cosmetic customers are loyal! And with the company maintaining a 70%(!) customer retention rate, Sonal and her team must be doing something right!
“I wanted to create something that I would want and that I would want to buy!”
In this episode, we also talk about:
- Building a local Kenyan brand made for the world
- How she retains customer loyalty
- How she successfully launched a new product amid Covid-19
- Believing in yourself and finding work-life balance
Connect with Sonal
- Canvas Cosmetics: https://www.canvascosmetic.com/
- Canvas Cosmetics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canvas_cosmetics/
- Sonal Haria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonalharia/
Connect with me (Paula)
- Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media
S2E3: In today’s episode, host Paula Rogo is introducing her “Money Matters” series, where we, as African women, can get real about our personal finances.
To start, Paula is diving into seven indicators you should look for to determine whether or not your finances are NAY or YAY! She’ll share the big realizations that led her to start her own journey towards financial literacy and how these seven signs affected her life. You’ll find that all seven indicators are interconnected somehow, so you can’t have a handle of one without the other!
She also talks about:
- Being honest about the state of her finances
- Understanding that you can build good habits starting today
- SMART goal setting
- Aiming for a 7-figure income (in any currency)
- Her personal finance book recommendation of the month
- Plus, she'll announce the winner of the Tricia’s Naturals giveaway
As mentioned in this episode:
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Here are Kenya-based Danielle Anderson’s Money Matters programs:
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quick access workshop to help people manage their money, in life and in business https://bit.ly/MMW-AWB
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Money Matters program, one-to-one support program to help people with their business finances: https://bit.ly/MM-AWB
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Coursera Personal and Family Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/2NRljmU
- SMART goals: https://indeedhi.re/2OugNLb
- Zero based budget https://bit.ly/3erk8W0
- Think & Grow Rich https://bit.ly/3gUAecq
Connect with me (Paula)
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
- Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/
www.kali.media
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Kenya's Tricia Wanjala was transitioning back to natural hair when she decided to start a Facebook group over a decade ago. That group grew into Tricia’s Naturals, East Africa’s largest natural hair community with almost 170k members today. That group launched the natural hair revolution in Africa -- with Tricia’s guidance, and generosity at the center of it.
In this week’s episode, Tricia and I talk about launching her Tricia's Naturals product line, advocating for African women’s hair, what it takes to put in 10,000 hours and being a late bloomer.
Tricia’s Natural’s Giveaway (Kenya only)
You have to do three things:
- Sign up for the Tricia's Naturals newsletter. https://tinyurl.com/y85sgc7k
- Join the “I Have No Idea What I’m Doing” facebook group https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
- Send screenshots of you having done both things to info@kali.media.
Winners will be announced in next week’s episode
As mentioned in this episode:
- The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene https://bit.ly/2ZcyW6E
- Tricia’s Naturals online shop: https://shop.triciasnaturals.com/
Connect with Tricia
- Tricia’s Naturals online shop: https://shop.triciasnaturals.com/
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/triciasnaturals/
- Tricia’s Naturals Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/TriciasNaturals
Connect with me (Paula)
- Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/
- I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
www.kali.media
In March, the world went into a standstill as everyone retreated inside (with hand sanitizer and soap) to avoid the threat of Covid-19. In her first-ever solo session, host Paula Rogo breaks down the 10 things she has learned from the standstill that she plans to take with her for the rest of her life.
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Episode notes:
- These are two coursera courses I mentioned. You can audit them for free
- Personal and Family Financail Planning: https://bit.ly/2NRljmU
- Financial Accounting Fundamentals: https://bit.ly/2YQHSyk
- Books: Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday https://bit.ly/2Amn2gG
I’d love to hear about the things you have learned during covid-19. Join the discussion in the podcast’s Facebook page here: https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2
Follow the pod on Instagram: @africanwomeninbiz
Follow Paula on Instagram and Twitter: @kalibawse
For more information, www.kali.media
After a year and half away, host Paula Rogo is back to share lessons, thoughts and insights on her entrepreneurial journey (and more interviews with other E. African women in business).
Season 2 drops, Thursday, July 2, 2020. Subscribe to catch new episodes!
In this series, we've spoken with amazing women entrepreneurs from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda about things women should know before starting a business in East Africa. But, there's one thing we haven't talked about yet...SEXISM. Whether you are a CEO of a big corporation, or a first time entrepreneur, sexism is something all of us face in and out of the workplace. Is it something we should ignore? Or, should we call it out? In our final episode, host Paula Rogo asks the guests featured in previous episodes, about how they deal with sexism.
Over the past two years, host Paula Rogo has spoken with dozens of women entrepreneurs about what it takes to start a business in East Africa. These "She Has No Idea What She's Doing" podcast bonus episodes will explore some of the gems from those conversations. In this episode, she spoke with Nelly Tuikong, the founder and executive director of Pauline Cosmetics, one of Kenya's first makeup companies.
Congratulations, you have finally started your own business! Has it taken over your life yet? For many women entrepreneurs, the balance between their work life and their personal life is an ongoing battle. They've had to say goodbye to weekends, family, friends, and sometimes health. No one said entrepreneurship was easy. But how can we balance our companies with everything else? Is it even possible? In this episode, host Paula Rogo asks the guests featured in previous episodes about how they manage.
Over the past two years, host Paula Rogo has spoken with dozens of women entrepreneurs about what it takes to start a business in East Africa. These "She Has No Idea What She's Doing" podcast bonus episodes will explore some of the gems from those conversations. In this episode, she spoke with Patricia Okelo, founder of Willart Productions and the author of the book "A Candid handbook for Women Doing Business in Kenya."
Sometimes as an entrepreneur, you need to switch gears and take your company — or yourself —in a different direction. How do you decide to make that move? Host Paula Rogo talks with Siki Kigongo, the co-founder of Amagara Skincare in Uganda about how she made the decision to step away as the company's CEO. For more information on today's episode, visit: kali.media
Over the past two years, host Paula Rogo has spoken with dozens of women entrepreneurs about what it takes to start a business in East Africa. These "She Has No Idea What She's Doing" podcast bonus episodes will explore some of the gems from those conversations. In this episode, she spoke with Doreen Peter Noni, the founder of 102.5 Lake FM— the only woman-owned radio station in East Africa.
It's time to talk about money! So you have your business idea, you've registered your company, and you are ready to start your journey as an entrepreneur. But just how far can you go on your own savings? Host Paula Rogo talks with Andia Chakava, investment professional, investment director of the Graca Machel Trust, and chairwoman of Kenya's New Faces, New Voices, Women in Finance Initiative; and with Wakiuru Njuguna, finance and investment manager at HEVA fund. For more information on today's episode, visit: kali.media
Over the past two years, host Paula Rogo has spoken with dozens of women entrepreneurs about what it takes to start a business in East Africa. These "She Has No Idea What She's Doing" podcast bonus episodes will explore some of the gems from those conversations. In this episode, she spoke with Nicole Ansoni, the founder of Rwanda's first steakhouse: Inka Steakhouse.
Being legally compliant in the country that you do business can make or break your company. In this episode, our host Paula Rogo talks with attorney June Gachui of JGIP Consultants and Tanya Mulamula of StudioRed Communications about what it takes to ensure that your company is legitimate under the eyes of the law. For more information on today's episode, visit: http://kali.media
We've all had those dreams of launching the next big thing. But when it comes to your business idea, is it actually a good one? How do you know? Host Paula Rogo talks with Navalayo Osembo, CEO and Co-Founder of Enda Sportswear (Kenya's first running shoe); and Kellie Murungi, creator of the "Rookie Manager" blog and business consultant at Lattice Consulting.
From Kenyan marathon runner Mary Keitany's winning streak to Uganda's One Million March demanding an end to violence against women, 2018 has been a big year for women in the region. Is now the moment for East African women in business, entrepreneurship, and society? Host Paula Rogo talks with Scheaffer Okore, Afro-politico feminist, vice-chair of Ukweli Party, and program manager at Siasa Place; and Melissa Mbugua, managing partner of MNM Consulting, and entrepreneurship and innovation expert.
"An African Podcast For Women In Business" What does it take for a young woman to start her own business in East Africa? That is the question Kali Media founder Paula Rogo answers in this 7-episode series as she navigates launching her own company. Along the way, she will talk to some of East Africa's most exciting young women entrepreneurs and experts hailing from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. For more information on today's episode, visit: http://kali.media