Best Zimbabwe Entrepreneur Podcasts (2024)

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Emily Blue - Humanizing the M&A Process 44:47

32m ago44:47

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Tune in to hear: What is the disconnect between selling an advisory business, as it is popularly conceived, and as it usually goes down in the real world? What should people know about the process that they may not currently understand? What are the big things that are missing from the “highlight reel” version of selling a business and how can peop…

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Episode 195- A chat with Daniel Deuschle the "Makanaka" Hit Maker 1:05:54

3h ago1:05:54

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On this Episode we chat to Daniel Deuschle, as he shares his remarkable personal journey in the Faith and becoming a renowned music producer and artist. Daniel shares his experience growing up as a Pastors' child, learning to cultivate his own faith in God and how the hit worship Afro Dance song Makanaka came to be . Daniel is the son of Pastors To…

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Security in West Africa, The Juntas vs. ECOWAS, France and Democracy in Africa | Ebenezer Anderson 1:00:02

1h ago1:00:02

1:00:02

In today’s Think BIG for Africa Podcast episode, my guest is Ebenezer Anderson. Ebenezer is a Research Associate at the Legon Center for International Affairs and Diplomacy – LECIAD. His interests are in International Relations & Development, Geopolitics, Gender, Climate Change, Global Governance, Conflict, Peace, and Security analysis. In this con…

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Dr. Charles Eckhart - Family Wealth Dynamics 38:47

14d ago38:47

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Tune in to hear: What got Dr. Eckhart into Psychology in the first place, and how did he end up moving into family wealth consulting? What are some of the significant differences in family dynamics among upper middle class families and ultra high net worth families? What does Dr. Eckart mean, exactly, when he refers to family mythology and how migh…

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Digital Transformation: Next Level Access to Enhance Africa's Development | Oswald Osaretin Guobadia 1:12:11

1d ago1:12:11

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Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. My guest on today’s episode is Oswald Osaretin Guobadia; a Digital Evangelist, Entrepreneur, and Author. He is the Managing Partner of DigitA Oswald’s evangelism about digital transformation caught my eye and after reading the DigitA White Paper; “Beyond Transformation towards Digital Evolution: A Q…

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Reviving Bulawayo Business Panel Discussion #BulawayoSeries 51:39

3d ago51:39

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In this panel discussion our guests discuss strategies for rehabilitating Bulawayo and boosting its economy, how the informal sector can play a crucial role in this revitalization effort, various ways to harness the potential of the informal economy to drive economic growth in Bulawayo and many more... Follow more conversations: Subscribe to our Yo…

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Senator David Coltart, Mayor Of Bulawayo In Conversation With Trevor #BulawayoSeries 39:49

3d ago39:49

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On this episode of the #BulawayoSeries Trevor sits with the Mayor of Bulawayo David Coltart. They discuss efforts to rehabilitate Bulawayo and the challenges he has faced upon taking office, the key initiatives undertaken to restore the city's infrastructure and many more... Follow more conversations: Subscribe to our YouTube: / @inconversationwith…

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Clare Flynn Levy - Good Behavior, Good Returns? 34:07

5d ago34:07

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Tune in to hear: What does Clare and her team at Essentia Analytics focus on specifically? How can one score the decision making skill involved in stock picking when so much is relative to timing? How does Essentia Analytics score all 7 data points they lay out on their website? One of the trick things about behavioral investing is you can get a go…

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Lincoln Mutasa, Entrepreneur & Chairman Of ZIFA Normalization Committee In Conversation With Trevor 1:11:27

17d ago1:11:27

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In this week's episode Trevor sits with Lincoln Mutasa, Entrepreneur & Current Chairman Of ZIFA Normalization Committee. They discuss his passion for football, getting scouted by Arsenal Football Club and his role in professionalizing football at Dynamos and what he intends to change at ZIFA as the current Chairman Of The Normalization Committee an…

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Episode 194- Maverick City & Kirk Franklin Tour Saga 1:18:12

10d ago1:18:12

1:18:12

In this episode we discuss the Maverick City & Kirk Franklin Kingdom World Tour 2024 Saga that has seen several local artists from Zimbabwe pulling out from performing at the Zim event of the tour and several christian music fans rethinking their position on whether to attend the concert or not. This has been sparked by various controversies that h…

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Tim Holland - The Election and Your Money 35:48

1M ago35:48

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Tune in to hear: How should we think about the “presidential election cycle pattern” as a forecasting tool? Does it have much merit and how is it playing out so far in 2024? How should we think about time effects in an election year? Also, what is the trend for election year market performance like as you move through the year? What would Tim tell …

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Chenesai Mukora-Mangoma, Lawyer, Creative & Social Change Practitioner In Conversation With Trevor 56:29

1M ago56:29

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In this week's episode Trevor sits with Chenesai Mukora-Mangoma, Lawyer, Creative & Social Change Practitioner. They discuss the incredible and impactful work she is doing at her farm in Marondera, how she manages to balance multiple roles as a creative, lawyer and a social change practitioner all at once, her biggest failure and many more... Follo…

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Nicola Kagoro (Chef Cola), Zimbabwean Vegan Chef In Conversation With Trevor 49:58

1M ago49:58

49:58

In this week's episode Trevor sits with Nicola Kagoro also known as Chef Cola a Zimbabwean Vegan Chef. They discuss why she became a vegan Chef, getting featured on platforms such as BBC & CNN, her upcoming role on a project with Gordon Ramsey, Amazon Prime Tv and many more... Follow more conversations: Subscribe to our YouTube: / @inconversationwi…

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Matt Ackermann - Center Stage: What Music Can Teach Advisors About Practice Management 35:30

26d ago35:30

35:30

Tune in to hear: What can Elton John’s stage name teach advisors about how to make and set goals? What can Weezer teach advisors about workflows? What is the DICE acronym that can help advisors create a process around their practice? How can advisors find a partner best suited for their practice and how can this power growth? Also, how should advis…

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Episode 193- Have we lost the fire for Jesus? 1:09:12

1M ago1:09:12

1:09:12

In this episode we discuss and compare how it was like when we first got saved versus how it is now. Our passion serving God through various ministries and how life can dilute our passion for God- focusing on things such as life goals and being distracted by social media. Have we lost that fire we had when we first got saved and how do we revive th…

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Rumbidzai Chingosho, Battery Operations Engineer At Mobility For Africa In Conversation With Trevor 42:46

2M ago42:46

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In this week's episode Trevor sits with Rumbidzai Chingosho, Battery Operations Engineer Mobility For Africa. They discuss her journey in the engineering space, what inspired her to pursue STEM, what sets her apart and how she is a young person to look out for in the industry. Follow more conversations: Subscribe to our YouTube: / @inconversationwi…

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Phil Bray - Effective Marketing in a Noisy World 47:47

1M ago47:47

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Tune in to hear: How did Phil pivot from a financial advisor position to roles focused on marketing? Why is a clearly established marketing strategy so critical as a starting point and what does this look like, practically? How important is it to have an affinity for, or direct tie with, the niche client group you may serve (e.g. first responders o…

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Prudence Katomeni Mbofana, Perfoming Artist, Vocal Coach & Songwriter In Conversation With Trevor 1:01:32

2M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

In this week's episode Trevor sits with Prudence Katomeni Mbofana, Performing Artist, Vocal Coach & Songwriter. They discuss her love for music since the age of 3, how she landed her first acting role and why she pursued teaching music as a vocal coach. They also discuss reasons why she went solo in her music career and many more... Follow more con…

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Andy Baxley - The Power of Financial Purpose 43:21

2M ago43:21

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Tune in to hear: Why do humans seem to have such limited access to understanding what they want, from a financial perspective? Andy believes that the ethos of financial planning is the marriage of capital and purpose. What, specifically, does he mean by this and why does he think it is so critical? Should we try to expand our clients’ notion of cap…

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Pious Nyenyewa, Professional Animator & Studio Lead At Alula Animation In Conversation With Trevor 58:16

2M ago58:16

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In this week's episode Trevor sits with Pious Nyenyewa, Movie Director Professional Animator & Studio Lead At Alula Animation Studios. They discuss his passion for animation, how making a short film for Disney changed his life, winning the Best Animation Series Award, perceptions around creative careers and many more.. .Follow more conversations: S…

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Dr Joseph Kanyekanye, Executive Chairman of Alliance Holdings In Conversation 1:12:17

2M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

In this week's episode Trevor sits Dr Joseph Kanyekanye, Executive Chairman of Alliance Holdings. They discuss the circumstances behind the unlawful conduct and diverting of US$10 million VAT money allegations. They downside of bringing politicians to sit on parastatal boards, how Zimbabwe has deindustrialized, what needs to be done to revive the l…

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Nuala Wash - Ten Steps to Better Decision Making 59:15

2M ago59:15

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Tune in to hear: What drove Nuala to write her new book, Tune In: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World ? In her book, Nuala talks about four factors that amplify the risk of noise, obscuring our ability to arrive at the truth. What are these factors and why are they so important? How do we overcome the very entrenched obstacles we face wh…

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Taurai Pambweyi, General Manager At SATIB Insurance Brokers Zimbabwe In Conversation With Trevor 52:34

3M ago52:34

52:34

In this week's episode Trevor sits with Taurai Pambweyi, General Manager At SATIB Insuarance Brokers Zimbabwe. They discuss SATIB Insurance Brokers Zimbabwe's core business, the percentage of Zimbabweans that are insured and how lucrative the insurance sector is in the country. They also discuss becoming both an accountant and a farmer, experiencin…

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Shawn Sparks - The Advisor Transformation 51:14

2M ago51:14

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Tune in to hear: What was the message that Shawn felt compelled to get out there in his upcoming book, The Advisor Transformation? What distinction does Shawn draw between success and significance? How does Shawn bring vision into his work at Triad in a way that better synthesizes work and life? What is Martin Seligman’s PERMA Model and what can we…

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Building Africa’s Capacity in Africa At OAU-CSTE | Eby Aka 1:05:24

3M ago1:05:24

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On today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is a good friend and brother, a passionate Pan-Africanist; Eby Aka. Eby is working on a few different African endeavors, particularly around education and capacity building. He is a founding member and interim One Africa University (OAU) Foundation Executive Director. This conversatio…

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Marlene Chiedza Gadzirayi, Zimbabwe Olympic Committee CEO In Conversation With Trevor 59:28

3M ago59:28

59:28

In this week's episode Trevor sits with Marlene Chiedza Gadzirayi, Zimbabwe Olympic Committee Chief Executive Officer. They discuss getting diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer in 2019, how she was angry with God after the diagnosis, lessons she learnt during her journey whilst getting cancer treatment, the stigma around cancer and going in…

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Robert Sofia - A Comprehensive Guide to Financial Advisor Marketing 45:13

3M ago45:13

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Tune in to hear: How should advisors go about optimizing SEO for their practice and why is it so critical? Why do advisors who offer texting as a communication option get 400% more opt-ins? Why is email so powerful and how can advisors build out a list that will serve them well? Emails with video content really outperform, but many people are hesit…

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Kathy Mwanza, Founder & Managing Director Of Cake Fairy In Conversation With Trevor 52:07

3M ago52:07

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In this week's episode Trevor sits with Kathy Mwanza, Founder &Managing Director Of Cake Fairy. They discuss how she quit her Insurance Job of 8 years at First Mutual to be an entrepreneur, turning a hobby into an actual business, discovering her purpose along the way and challenges she faced having a daughter at 19, working part-time and going to …

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Building Successful SME Businesses in Africa | Dr. Leslie Ademola 1:25:05

3M ago1:25:05

1:25:05

On today’s of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. my guest is a serial entrepreneur, and personal development and transformation coach; Dr. Leslie (Ph.D) Ademola LION. Dr. Ademola is the founder & CEO of AEH and bestselling author. Our conversation covered a lot of ground about entrepreneurship and building successful businesses in different countrie…

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Brian Munyawarara, Founder & CEO of Raysun Capital In Conversation With Trevor 56:43

3M ago56:43

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In this week's episode Trevor sits with Brian Munyawarara, Founder & CEO of Raysun Capital. They discuss his passion for economics and finance, starting a business at 22 and failing, joining the family transport business after, the inspiration behind the idea of starting Raysun Capital and its core business. They also discuss becoming a one stop sh…

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Episode 192- Danayi Madondo on fashion, art and God 57:02

3M ago57:02

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In this episode we chat to renowned Zimbabwean fashion designer , Danayi Madondo , founder of Haus of Stone. We discuss fashion, art and God. As the saying goes, not all that glitters is Gold. We all want the good life, to look good and keep up with the latest fashion trends, most times make statement by how we dress. Fashion and creativity play an…

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Caroline Jacquet, Project Manager at Bio-Innovation Zimbabwe In Conversation With Trevor 44:06

3M ago44:06

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In this week's episode Trevor sits with Caroline Jacquet, Project Manager at Bio-Innovation Zimbabwe (BIZ). They discuss what Bio-Innovation Zimbabwe does, when it was set up, why Caroline chose to work on commercialisation of indigenous plants, different health properties these African plants and seeds have and the reasons behind the stigma around…

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Eco Trinity Homes: Building Sustainable Communities - Housing, Food, and Energy | Chike Igwegbe 1:17:08

4M ago1:17:08

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Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is an Eco Estate developer; Chike Ayodele Igwegbe. Chike is the founder of Eco Trinity Homes. Chike’s Trinity Homes uses the circular economy concept to seamlessly combine farming, waste management, and renewable energy in their Eco Estates. Chike is also a deeply spirit…

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Jason Pereira - The Future of AI in Wealth Management 37:18

3M ago37:18

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Tune in to hear: What are the 3 primary types, or thresholds, of AI and where are we headed next in this burgeoning field? What is "general purpose AI" and how does it differ from models like ChatGPT? What about "artificial super intelligence?" Why is the developing world, on average, more optimistic about AI than the developed world? Will our pess…

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Dr Tendai Murisa, Executive Director Of Sivio Institute In Conversation With Trevor 1:02:07

4M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

In this week's episode Trevor sits with Dr Tendai Murisa, Executive Director Of Sivio Institute. They discuss what Sivio Institute is, when it was setup, its core business, how the Institute seeks to reduce poverty and inequality in Zimbabwe and how it keeps a daily tracker of how government is performing. They also discuss conversations that Sivio…

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African Identity, Culture, Leadership, and Impact of NGOs in Africa | Ethel Kuuya 1:27:03

3M ago1:27:03

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Let's welcome back a favorite guest of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast; Ethel Kuuya – a leadership, culture, and transformation coach and the author of “Leading Beyond Now – Five Commitments for Africa to Thrive.” The topics covered in this conversation were extensive; - The roles of NGOs in African societies - Defining “Who is an African?” - Lead…

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Dr. Naomi Win - Uncertainty 51:15

4M ago51:15

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Tune in to hear: Why is it that we hate uncertainty even more than bad news? How does our dread of uncertainty impact our decision making process? If a client comes in agitated vs. paralyzed, does the means by which we resolve this uncertainty look different from reaction to reaction or do they share a common solution? Is normalization part of regu…

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Precious Pazani, Rugby Referee And Sports Coach In Conversation With Trevor 52:02

4M ago52:02

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In this week's episode Trevor sits with Precious Pazani, Rugby Referee and Sports Coach. They discuss her passion for sport from a young age, becoming one of the first female referees at the Rugby World Cup, deviating from playing sports to pursue refereeing after an injury, what influenced her to play rugby and what she sets to achieve in future. …

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Dr. Randall Stutman - A Behavioral Approach to Leadership 40:12

4M ago40:12

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Tune in to hear: Why does Dr. Stutman use a behavioral, rather than a psychological, approach to leadership? What are the differences between these two approaches? What are some of the common qualities shared by many of the world’s best leaders? Also, were any of these particularly surprising or unexpected? What role does admiration play in effecti…

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Phibion Gwatidzo, Chairman Of Baker Tilly Central Africa In Conversation With Trevor 1:05:02

4M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

In this week's episode Trevor sits with Phibion Gwatidzo, Chairman Of Baker Tilly Central Africa. They discuss his upbringing , growing up in the village with nothing, struggling with forgiveness towards his parents, how God to gave significance to his life and how he has managed to be married for 34 years. They also discuss why he pursued Chartere…

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Akin Akinbisola | Entrepreneurs: Create Lasting Impacts while Solving Problems in Africa 53:50

4M ago53:50

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Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is Akin Akinbisola. Akin is the Founder and President of Youth Employ and Development Initiative (YEDI) a community-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to educating, enlightening, and empowering youths across Africa. In this capacity, Akin has worked with over 10,0…

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Feli Nandi, Afrofusion Musician & Fashion Designer In Conversation With Trevor 57:34

4M ago57:34

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In this week's episode Trevor sits with Feli Nandi, Afrofusion Musician & Fashion Designer. They discuss the first time she got the sense the wanted to sing, launching a solo career in 2020, going through depression for 10 years, working as a backing vocalist for Mbeu's Mhodzi Tribe for two years and how she started writing her own music. They also…

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Episode 191- A conversation with Pastor Bonnie Deuschle 1:09:11

4M ago1:09:11

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In this episode we have a conversation with Pastor Bonnie Deuschle. She has ministered to people across the world through songs that glorify and honour God. She shares on her upbringing in the USA, coming to Africa and what it really means to worship God in Spirit and in Truth. We also talk about her recently published book, The Greater Connection,…

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Jane Adshead Grant - Becoming a Better Listener 45:34

4M ago45:34

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Tune in to hear: What life experiences put Jane on a path to become a listening coach? What is generative listening and how does it differ from other forms of listening? In what ways did becoming familiar with generative listening transform Jane’s life? What does Jane mean when she says “listening to ignite thinking in others?” What role does empat…

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Future of Petroleum in Africa’s Energy Independence, Poverty, and Transition | Donatien Ishimwe 1:01:38

5M ago1:01:38

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On today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is Rwandan Petroleum Geoscientist; Donatien Ishimwe. We discussed the means for Africa to achieve Energy Independence. Listen, share, and kindly subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, etc). Enjoy!…

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Tapera Chikandiwa, Founder Of High Achievers Coach Education Centre In Conversation With Trevor 58:02

5M ago58:02

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In this weeks episode Trevor sits with Tapera Chikandiwa, Founder Of High Achievers Coach Education Centre. They discuss his tomato farming business and supplying retailers such as OK Zimbabwe and Bon Marché , how God gave him the vision to establish High Achievers Coach Education Centre, running the institution for 15 years, becoming the first tea…

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Gugulethu Siso, Founder and CEO of Thumeza Fintech In Conversation With Trevor 56:52

5M ago56:52

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In this week's episode, Trevor sits with Gugulethu Siso, Founder and CEO of Thumeza Fintech. They discuss Thumeza Fintech's core business, how it came to being, several projects that Gugulethu has worked on before, failures and lessons drawn from her experiences in business, the delusion and optimism that comes with being an entrepreneur. They also…

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Lindsey Lewis - Women and Money 55:38

4M ago55:38

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Tune in to hear: What makes women so uniquely good as behavioral investors? Why have many thought of women as particularly risk averse for so many years and what systems, on the trading floor and elsewhere, have perpetuated this misconception? Some book recommendations on women in investing and its history. Examples of how insidious the bias agains…

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Episode 190- The Empowered Woman vs Her Husband 1:12:50

5M ago1:12:50

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In this episode we discuss the dynamics of a marriage where the woman is empowered. More and more women are making their mark in their chosen professions. The empowered women has rightly been celebrated, however, does this mean her chances of enjoying a good marriage are slimmer? There are many "traditionalists" who attribute domestic conflict and …

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Dr. Thomas Mathar - Financial Wellness vs. Financial Independence 52:10

5M ago52:10

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Tune in to hear: How might financial planning conversations need to change in light of the new longevity many will experience? How will the “100 year life” affect the 3 life stages (education, work and retirement) that used to be more clearly delineated? How might we be able to give more salience and power to our mental image of a future self? What…

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