Design Hustle: Recent Episodes
Design Hustle
Stories of Creatives and Entrepreneurs in Uganda and how they have navigated building their brands in challenging times.
In this episode, we are introduced to multi-faceted creative, Pamela Enyonu who works and creates in different creative fields and formats.
Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/pamela.enyonu
In this episode, we get to meet Esteri Tebandeke,an actress, dancer, storyteller, creative producer and visual artist. She has been an actress since 2008 performing in a variety of theatre and film productions in Uganda and around the world.
Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/esteritebandeke/
www.facebook.com/theesteritebandeke
In this Design Hussle episode, I talk to Rachael Kangumba, a creative extraordinaire who is using her creativity for social impact. She is also one of the founders of Leaves Arts and Animations, a creative studio specializing in industrial design, product design, graphic design, 3d printing, and prototyping.
Instagram: leavesarts
twitter: @leavesarts
Facebook: Leaves Arts and Animation Studios
LinkedIn: Leaves Arts and Animation Studios
Behance: Rachael Kangumba
In this episode, Keya Nemesis gives us a glimpse into his passion for rapping and how he intends to make a difference in the music industry in Uganda.
Social Media
Socials link: http://ffm.bio/ow62bka
Africa Socials: @enterafricaug (Instagram and Twitter)
Telalila Socials:
@telalila (Instagram)
@telalila1 (Twitter)
TheBrainstorm socials link: http://linktr.ee/theBrainstorm.ug
In this episode, we get to chat with Diana Bwegye who is passionate about graphic design and how it can change branding in the nation.
Social Media
Instagram: @deebwen
Facebook:@Dianah Bwengye Lala
Twitter: @bwengye51
In this episode, we are introduced to Desire Katana, an illustrator. He gets to tell us about his passion for the visual arts and how he wants to use it for social change.
Social Media
Facebook and Instagram @desirekakuyo
Email desirekatana@gmail.com
In this episode, we get to hear from Jonathan Asuma, a product designer and how he is making a change in the design industry in Uganda.
Jonathan Asuma leads the team at Rhoots Concepts, a research and development company that is developing smart, customized and broad spectrum solutions rooted in ecosystem sustainability.
Social Media
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanAsuma/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-asuma-577b9656/
- Products/Services: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fkwI_V4tKZasdPgEd3leLTieknBmLrr-eXi9ilf1AW4/edit#slide=id.ge14ebc75f1_0_5
In this podcast episode, I talk to Michelle Ivy, an author and poet. She tells us how she navigates the creative industry in Uganda. She is currently publishing e-chapbooks with cradling affirming poetry of hope and her journey of becoming a published writer.
Social Media
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alwedo-michelle-ivy-33a460208/?originalSubdomain=ug
https://www.facebook.com/watch/Michelle-Ivy-Alwedo-104497471474418/
Instagram @moodysilverlining.shop
Twiiter: @moodysilverlining
In this episode, we get to hear from Kamanzi, a musician and songwriter. She tells us how she navigates the creative industry in Uganda.
Social Media
Facebook: Kamanzi R Rwego
In this episode, you will get to hear about the passion of Keren Okuruvu, a marketer who wants to take creatives to the next level. She is the founder and managing director of Brand Factory, a communications and marketing agency based at Design Hub.
Social Media
https://thebrandfactoryug.com/contact-us/
https://www.facebook.com/keren.okuvuru
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-okuvuru
After almost losing her child due to working so hard at her job, Judith decided to resign and create her own Job. This led to the formation of Jeek Kollections, a jewelry house that is inspired by Africa. Tune in to hear her story.
Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/jeekkollections/
https://www.facebook.com/jeekkollections
After overcoming various struggles including infertility, Pamela Babirukamu has used her story to create an organisation, Evolving Woman that helps women to understand themselves and build their confidence. Join us on this episode to find out how she did it and where she envisions it all going.
Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/shezevolving
Hope Sserunkuma, a lawyer by profession talks of her journey into finding herself as a creative in Uganda
In this ninth episode, Design Hustle host Patricia Opio talks to Revival Kemigisha, the founder of Ouevre Events. She gives us insights on her journey of building her company, Ouevre Events.
Revival driven by a passion for creating events with an artistic flair created Ouevre Events to make unique and creative events the norm in Uganda. She is also launching her magazine Cosmo Weddings that is set to turn the weddings industry on its head.
Listen here for more on Revival and her brand.
Follow Ouevre Events on following social media channels
Instagram: https://instagram.com/oeuvre_events?igshid=ct5btb8p8vcp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oeuvre1/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OeuvreEvents
In this eight episode, Design Hustle host Patricia Opio talks to Michelle Masanza, the 19 year old founder of AfroShinda and 'Third World Girl' who describes herself as a creative. She gives us insights on her journey of building her company, AfroShinda.
Michelle driven by a passion for all things African seeks to rebrand the native of Africa through creativity. She had the desire to create a platform that showcases the beauty and creativity of Africa.
Listen here for more on Michelle and her brand.
Follow AfroShinda on following social media channels
https://www.instagram.com/3rd_world_girl_/
www.afroshinda.com
https://www.instagram.com/afro_shinda_/
YouTube channel link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCMFkAhEAfGQowWoz85WTng
Email address: info.afroshinda@gmail.com
In this seventh episode, Design Hustle host Patricia Opio talks to Baati Ntambi, founder of So Cute who describes herself as a creative, business development enthusiast, Entrepreneur and Lawyer. She gives us insights on her journey of building her company, So Cute.
Baati, driven by a passion for all things entrepreneurial, decided to leave the law profession and start a lifestyle company. She had the desire to provide cute and affordable underwear for Ugandans. This spurred her to create So Cute.
Listen here for more on how Baati was able to build her business.
Find So Cute on the following social media channels:
https://twitter.com/SoCuteUg?s=08
https://www.linkedin.com/company/so-cute-ug
https://www.instagram.com/socuteug/
In this sixth episode, Design Hustle host Patricia Opio talks to Lisa Ariyo, an accountant, cook, cookbook author and consultant. She gives us insight into her journey of building her multi-passionate career.
Lisa is driven by a passion for excellence in all she does and this can easily be seen through her work. She is inspired by steadfast and consistent hard work.
Listen here for more on how Lisa was able to build her multi-passionate career.
Find her on social media:
Facebook: @lisamvano
Instagram: Culinary Craze by Lisa Ariyo
Whatsapp: http://WA.me/+27769802454
In this fifth episode, Design Hustle host Patricia Opio talks to Nabuguzi Kiwanuka, Lawyer, Founder of Equate Foundation and Podcast Host of Hashtime with Nabuguzi Kiwanuka. She gives us insights into her journey of building her companies and where we will see herself in 5 years’ time.
Having the passion to serve and charity, Nabuguzi used to fulfil this by providing food and clothes to vulnerable youth. She then decided it was not sustainable and opened up her NGO, Equate Foundation that provides education amongst other things. Since she also loves conversations and was once told she had a beautiful voice, she ventured into podcasting leading to the development of Hashtime with Nabuguzi Kiwanuka. She talks of her own struggles in dealing with imposter syndrome as she navigates building her businesses. Listen in for more of her story in our podcast.
Follow Equate on Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EQUATEFoundation
https://www.facebook.com/HashTimewithNabuguziKiwanuka
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTNKpodcast
Website: https://www.equatefoundation.org/
In this fourth episode, Design Hustle host Patricia Opio talks to Dr. Doreen Mazakpwe, Founder and Lactation Specialist at Naturally Nourish. She gives us insights on her journey of building her company, Naturally Nourish and where we will see herself in 5 years’ time.
After struggling with her first-born child having breastfeeding issues, Dr. Doreen was introduced to the world of lactation. Having been helped with her own child, she decided to start Naturally Nourish to assist other mothers and care providers in helping feed a child. This has developed into a fully fledged business. She intends to start different Naturally Nourish centers in Uganda so that she meets the high demand. Listen in for more of her story in our podcast.
Follow Naturally Nourish on Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturallynourishme/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doreenmazakpwe/
In this podcast episode of the Design Hustle, we get to hear from Lydia Nakayenze Schubert, founder of OncaPlanta, an agro-entrepreneur. She gives us insights on her journey of building her company, OncaPlanta and where she sees herself in 5 years’ time.
After living and working in Germany, Lydia’s desire to build an international brand that had social development at its core were realised when she and her family decided to invest in the Nilotica Shea Belt in Northern Uganda. This has led to a factory in Otuke that supplies quality shea butter as well as a Moringa Tree farm in Pakwach where she has now expanded to Moringa Oil. All this is under the brand name, Moo me Gen which means oils of hope. She will be expanding her products to include marula and mango butter.
Come on over and hear more about this innovative Company and its founder.
Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moomegen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moomegen/
Website: www.moomegen.com
In this second episode, Design Hustle host Patricia Opio talks to Belinda Esaete, founder of Bel Deluxe who describes herself as a supply enthusiast, Entrepreneur and Creative. She gives us insights on her journey of building her company, Bel Deluxe and where we will see her in 5 years’ time.
Belinda decided to start a sleepwear company right in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic and its lockdowns and curfew. She had the desire to create quality and breathable nightwear that aided in a good night’s sleep. This spurred her to creating Bel Deluxe.
Listen here for more on how Belinda was able to grow her business in the middle of a pandemic.
Find Bel De Lux on the following social media channels:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beldeluxesilksleepwear
Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/beldeluxesilksleepwear
In this first episode of the Design Hustle Podcast, we talk to hear from Patricia Kahill, founder of Kahill Insights who describes herself as a multi-potentialite, Entrepreneur and Creative. She gives us insights on her journey of building her company, Kahill Insights and where we will see her in 5 years’ time.
Patricia built her company over a period of 10 years, creating content for different organisations in and out of Uganda. She specialises in digital marketing, which has proven vital for many businesses especially with the challenges Covid-19 brought up.
Listen to the podcast and find out how Patricia has been able to navigate the challenges that come with entrepreneurship.
Find Kahill Insights on Social Media:
http://kahillinsights.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kahillinsights
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kahillinsights/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kahillinsights
In this episode of the Design Hustle, I speak to Vaolah Ampuraire, Founder and Entrepreneur of Wena Hardware. She breaks down for us how she started her e-commerce construction supply company, the challenges she went through and she how keeps on going despite it all.
Vaolah saw the challenges that Ugandans in the Diaspora go through when trying to construct property back home and was inspired to start a business that made it easier for them to go from start to finish. She created an online store where they could purchase all construction materials and have them delivered on site. Listen to her story and how she is expanding her product and service range.
Follow Wena Hardware on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wenahardware/
Website: https://www.wenahardware.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wenahardware
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDbiplNvDhiziu3U_ChM52w