The Vatel Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The majority of the population of Rwanda is young (age 14-35 years). More young people are joining the workforce than ever before after graduating from universities and TVET schools. This raises the question of whether young professionals have skills required to create a sustainable future. One of the main hurdles that students face after graduating is seeking opportunities. This podcast will tackle the universal basics that can act as a compass to the fresh graduates and other students.
Axel Rutayisire is a student at Vatel Rwanda and also the founding partner of Garrah Events. Axel shares his experience on how he and his friends saw an opportunity and turned it into a business. With over 60% of the continent’s population being under the age of 25, more and more young people are taking advantage of gaps and opportunities in their communities to start their own businesses and drive social impact.
NOTES: Axel Rutayisire shares with us how he and his co-founders started Garrah Events during the Covid-19 pandemic, how they have grown so far and the lessons learnt.
The podcast series are part of the Vatel Rwanda’s e-learning program and recorded at the ICT Innovation Center, a center that fosters Rwanda economic development by fostering start up with the best technology. Apply for the e-learning Program here.
Building a successful team is about more than finding a group of people with the right mix of professional skills - Do they genuinely have an interest? Do they understand the goal you are working towards? In this episode Christian Irakoze shares with us what he believes needs to be done in choosing the right team and motivating them to achieve set goals. Christian Irakoze, is the Founder and CEO of Eza Neza, a company specializing in hydroponics and greenhouse horticulture, and is also the first commercial hydroponic precision farm in Rwanda.
NOTES: In this instalment, Christian encourages the practice of making employees understand the vision and goal of a company, and focusing on their growth as a means of motivating them and fostering company growth.
This podcast series is part of the Vatel Rwanda’s e-learning program and recorded at the ICT Innovation Center, a center that fosters Rwanda economic development by empowering start- ups through technology. Apply for the e-learning Program here.
Welcome back to the 2nd season of the Vatel podcast. This season, we talk to young entrepreneurs in Rwanda who share valuable lessons from their journey as entrepreneurs. We cover topics such as how to choose the right team, how to set up a new venture, the value of strategic branding and how to thrive as a business in a competitive market. The theme for this season’s episodes is “Entrepreneurship as a Young Person”.
NOTES: The podcast series are part of the Vatel Rwanda’s e-learning program and recorded at the ICT Innovation Center, a center that fosters Rwanda’s economic development by empowering start-ups through technology. You can join Vatel’s e-learning program by applying here.
In the digital age, processes have been simplified and work made easier through various online tools that have somewhat served as our personal assistants. In the final episode of the Time Management series, Project Assistant of the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program Oluwasijibomi Adesina gives a few tips on how to leverage digital resources to manage your time better as a young person who wears many hats and has a hybrid career.
NOTES: This episode is the final episode of the Time Management series and features Project Assistant Oluwasijibomi Adesina. We advise you to start with the first episode of the series titled Mastering the Art of Time Management as a Young Professional.
The podcast series are part of the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and recorded at the ICT Innovation Center, a center that fosters Rwanda economic development by fostering start up with the best technology.
All episodes have been produced by EA Champs and the Vatel Rwanda team and all editing and sound engineering was done by EA Champs.
Apply for the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program here.
You have mastered the art of seeking opportunities and have achieved your goals but you are now overwhelmed. Your work seems to be too much and you can’t seem to strike the perfect work-life balance. You’re not alone. Studies actually show that the biggest cause of burnout in the working world is poor time management. Many young people struggle to set clear priorities and end up performing below their potential. We kick off the Time Management 2-part series with Rwanda Ministry of ICT Working Sector Group Coordinator, Diana Kamili, who explains how she juggles all her jobs and still gets required rest and discusses her time management techniques.
NOTES: Diana Kamili starts us off on this short but highly requested and highly necessary series- the Time Management series. She describes some of her routines to maintain a healthy work-life balance as a young professional.
The podcast series are part of the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and recorded at the ICT Innovation Center, a center that fosters Rwanda economic development by fostering start up with the best technology.
All episodes have been produced by EA Champs and the Vatel Rwanda team and all editing and sound engineering was done by EA Champs.
Apply for the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program here.
With a rapidly growing hospitality and tourism industry, Rwanda has taken great strides in ensuring that young people take advantage of the opportunities that this growth is providing. Despite having a plethora of programs developed to build young people’s skills in the industry, a lot of young people don’t know how to access these opportunities. In this final episode of the Seeking Opportunities as Young Person, Senior Capacity Building Analyst for Justice and Tourism sectors at the Rwanda Development Board, Nkusi Felly Karenzi, breaks down the different programs open to young people in hospitality and tourism and defines the avenues that they can take to reach these programs.
NOTES: Senior Capacity Builder Analyst, Felly Karenzi, wraps us the Seeking Out Opportunities series by assuring young people that there are plenty of opportunities in Rwanda to upskill, especially in the tourism sector. Tune in as he highlights some of these platforms provided by the Rwanda Development Board. If you missed the series kickoff, you can tune into episode one, two and three.
The podcast series are part of the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and recorded at the ICT Innovation Center, a center that fosters Rwanda economic development by fostering start up with the best technology.
All episodes have been produced by EA Champs and the Vatel Rwanda team and all editing and sound engineering was done by EA Champs.
Apply for the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program here.
The Business Insider reported that Africa has the highest percentage of entrepreneurs among working-age adults of any continent in the world, with the majority of the entrepreneurs being women. With over 60% of the continent’s population being under the age of 25, more and more young people are solving the continent’s problems by establishing their own businesses, creating employment and making social impact. While the working world is in need of young talent with innovative ideas, another aspect of seeking opportunities is in fact creating opportunities and that’s what we tackle in this 3rd episode of the Seeking Opportunities as Young Person series. 24-year old Founder and CEO of Eat Green Co. and board member of the Creativity Fund Rwanda, Ornella Bisamaza, is creating opportunities through her business and she speaks about some of the lessons she has learned as a young entrepreneur in Rwanda.
NOTES: With many young people seeking opportunities in their dream companies, others like Ornella Bisamaza the Founder of Eat Green Co, are creating opportunities for themselves and others. Gain valuable insights from this young entrepreneur as she shares lessons she has learned from being an entrepreneur. Missed episode two of the series? Listen here.
The podcast series are part of the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and recorded at the ICT Innovation Center, a center that fosters Rwanda economic development by fostering start up with the best technology.
All episodes have been produced by EA Champs and the Vatel Rwanda team and all editing and sound engineering was done by EA Champs.
Apply for the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program here.
Taking risks and being bold in pursuit of your dreams is often lauded and accompanied by many dozens of stories by successful people and companies. Mark zuckerburg has been praised for creating the seemingly ridiculous idea of a virtual yearbook and turning it into one of the biggest companies in the world, and Oprah Winfrey for turning her “downgrade” segment into one of the biggest talk shows and later production company. However, even with all these success stories to use as reference, many young people are still afraid to step out of their comfort zones. In this second episode of the 4-part Seeking Opportunities as a Young Person, we are joined by the Director of Sales at One&Only Resorts Rwanda and CEO of Uber Luxe Safaris, Bonita Mutoni. She describes her journey from starting work at 16 years old at a department store and now becoming a luxury tourism expert, sales specialist and entrepreneur. She provides insight on how to be confident in unknown territories and advises on how to counter negativity from your own circle as you pursue your dreams.
NOTES: On a brand with the theme of seeking out opportunities, Sales Executive and Entrepreneur Bonita Mutoni encourages boldness and risk in this second episode of the Seeking Opportunities as a Young Person series. Catch up with the first episode here.
The podcast series are part of the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and recorded at the ICT Innovation Center, a center that fosters Rwanda economic development by fostering start up with the best technology.
All episodes have been produced by EA Champs and the Vatel Rwanda team and all editing and sound engineering was done by EA Champs.
Apply for the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program here.
“If you want to stand out from a crowd, give people a reason not to forget you”. These famous words by Richard Branson ring true for Sales Development Specialist and Academic Advisor, Cecile Dusabe Isimbi as she shares her experience with finding herself and her niche in the highly competitive tourism industry. Cecile kicks off the 4-part series on Seeking Opportunities as a Young person by taking a deep dive into the importance of always going the extra mile when seeking to be noticed for your work and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness when attempting to find your footing in a world filled with excellent people.
NOTES: Cecile Dusabe, Sales Development Specialist, introduces the Seeking Opportunities as a Young Person series with an inspiring personal story of how she used her talent to from intern to concierge at the United Arab Emirates’ prestigious hotel, the Ritz-Carlton.
The podcast series are part of the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and recorded at the ICT Innovation Center, a center that fosters Rwanda economic development by fostering start up with the best technology.
All episodes have been produced by EA Champs and the Vatel Rwanda team and all editing and sound engineering was done by EA Champs.
Apply for the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program here.
You now know the basics of personal money management, you have developed good habits and have done the necessary self-learning- how do you then move on to setting realistic financial goals and keep yourself accountable? In the final episode of the financial literacy 3-part series, Director of Finances at Irembo, Joelle Umutesi, shares her personal evolution on managing her finances as a college student and as a young person in the workforce. She gives us the “Plan, Budget & Analyze” 3-step process on how to set and achieve your financial goals.
NOTES: In the final installment of the Financial Literacy series, Director of Finances at Irembo, Joelle Umutesi, emphasizes the importance of having a plan, creating a budget and keeping yourself accountable with your finances. Don’t miss the first episode here for a clearer flow.
The podcast series are part of the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and recorded at the ICT Innovation Center, a center that fosters Rwanda economic development by fostering start up with the best technology.
All episodes have been produced by EA Champs and the Vatel Rwanda team and all editing and sound engineering was done by EA Champs.
Apply for the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program here.
Being wise with your finances is great- but what if you don’t even know what being financially savvy is? What if you don’t know the basic finance terms that would help you navigate your personal journey to becoming more responsible with your income? Words like “budget”, “interest” and `` financial goals” may sound familiar but do you really know what they mean and how they can affect your personal finance management? Finance Manager and entrepreneur, Ken Khaemba, unpacks the fundamentals of financial literacy in this second episode of the 3-part Financial Literacy series, and speaks about the basics that everyone should know when embarking on the money management journey.
NOTES: The second part of the Financial Literacy series features Finance Manager, Ken Khaemba who breaks down finance jargon and explains how we can incorporate it into our finance journey.
The podcast series are part of the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and recorded at the ICT Innovation Center, a center that fosters Rwanda economic development by fostering start up with the best technology.
All episodes have been produced by EA Champs and the Vatel Rwanda team and all editing and sound engineering was done by EA Champs.
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Apply for the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program here.
Bloomberg recently reported that 3 out of 4 recent graduates said they wish a class on personal finance had been a mandatory part of their education. The truth is, many young adults, especially those transitioning into the workforce, often lack financial fitness strategies. They often shy away from educating themselves on personal finance and lack the self-regulation it takes to become financially fit. In the first episode of the financial literacy 3-part series, Founder of Success Through Perspective and Personal Money Management Trainer & Coach, Isaac Nkusi dives into some of the best practices that young people can adopt in order to become better managers of their finances. From self-learning to habit-building, Isaac coaches us on how to counter the infamous spirit of uncontrolled “YOLO” and start being wise with the bag. Grab a pen and paper!
NOTES: This episode kicks off the 3-part Financial Literacy series with Personal Finance Management coach, Isaac Nkusi, who advises on best practices for becoming financially fit as a young person.
The podcast series are part of the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and recorded at the ICT Innovation Center, a center that fosters Rwanda economic development by fostering start up with the best technology.
All episodes have been produced by EA Champs and the Vatel Rwanda team and all editing and sound engineering was done by EA Champs.
Apply for the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program here.
The majority of the population of Rwanda is young (age 14-35 years). More young people are joining the workforce than ever before after graduating from universities and TVET schools. This raises the question of whether young professionals have skills required to create a sustainable future. One of the main hurdles that students face after graduating is seeking opportunities. This podcast will tackle the universal basics that can act as a compass to the fresh graduates and other students.
NOTES: The podcast series are part of the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and recorded at the ICT Innovation Center, a center that fosters Rwanda economic development by fostering start up with the best technology.
Apply for the Vatel Rwanda COVID-19 Recovery Resilience Program here.