Best Zimbabwe Entrepreneur Podcasts (2024)

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

43m ago56:29

56:29

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

8d 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

2h 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

9h 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

7d ago42:46

42:46

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

2d ago47:47

47:47

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

14d 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

10d ago43:21

43:21

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

22d ago58:16

58:16

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

26d 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

1M ago59:15

59:15

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

1M 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

51:14

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

1M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

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

1M 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

1M ago45:13

45:13

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

2M ago52:07

52:07

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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Entrepreneurship in Africa - How to Build Successful SME Businesses in Africa | Dr. Leslie Ademola 1:25:05

1M 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

2M ago56:43

56:43

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

2M ago57:02

57:02

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

2M ago44:06

44:06

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

2M ago1:17:08

1:17:08

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

2M 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

2M 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

1:27:03

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

3M ago51:15

51:15

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

3M ago52:02

52:02

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M ago53:50

53:50

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

3M ago57:34

57:34

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

3M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

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

3M 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

3M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

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

3M ago58:02

58:02

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

3M ago56:52

56:52

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

55:38

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

4M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

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

3M 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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Kwanda – Empowering the Implementation of Local-Led Solutions for African Problems | Jermaine Craig 1:37:35

4M ago1:37:35

1:37:35

Welcome back to another episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s conversation, my guest is Jermaine Craig the Founder of Kwanda. Jermaine is a London-born Egba gentleman, a Social Entrepreneur whose platform is bringing Africans in the diasporans together to fund local-led solutions in Africa. My insightful conversation with Jermaine…

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Dzikamai Bere,National Director of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association In Conversation With Trevor 1:08:55

4M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

In this week's episode, Trevor sits with Dzikamai Bere, National Director of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights). They discuss the role of ZimRights, the perpetual election atmosphere the country is currently stuck in, how elections have become a source of fear, three toxic elements in the Zimbabwean Election Culture and why the Assoc…

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Episode 189- Interview with Temeko Richardson (American Entrepreneur) 52:15

4M ago52:15

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In this episode we host our first international guest as we chat to American entrepreneur and film maker Temeko Richardson. We talk about her entrepreneurial background, her film making career and the role her Christian faith plays in all this. Temeko shares insights on how to be successful without loosing your integrity as well as how the Church c…

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Craig Chimtengo, Founder & Creative Director of Mr Rocca (London) In Conversation With Trevor 56:20

4M ago56:20

56:20

In this week's episode, Trevor sits with Craig Chimtengo, Founder & Creative Director of Mr Rocca(London). They discuss the work Mr Rocca is involved in, what inspired Craig to start bespoke tailoring, what triggered his interest in fashion, where he grew up, his upbringing and finding himself. They also discuss getting featured in GQ, making it on…

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Philip Courtenay - Humans and Money 47:26

4M ago47:26

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Tune in to hear: What did Philip’s research on the drivers of financial advice seeking uncover? Additionally, what might stand in the way of clients taking advice? What can the industry do to reduce economic barriers to entry for getting advice? What about reducing emotional barriers to entry for getting advice? What mistakes do advisors make when …

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Leading Beyond Now – Commitments, Values, Challenging Norms, and Zimbabwe Land Reform | Ethel Kuuya 50:38

4M ago50:38

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Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is a leadership, culture, and transformation expert; Ethel Kuuya. Ethel specializes in helping organizations and leaders navigate the intersection of culture, leadership, and innovation as a coach and mentor. Ethel recently published “Leading Beyond Now - Five Commitment…

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Dr. Derek Griner - Compassion: Empathy in Action 52:41

4M ago52:41

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Tune in to hear: What lead Dr. Griner to focus his work and research around compassion specifically? When clinicians like Dr. Griner talk about compassion, what are they talking about exactly and how might this differ from the popular conception of compassion? How do we balance our desire to want to end someone’s suffering without falling into the …

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Gemma Griffiths, Afrofusion Musician In Conversation With Trevor 56:17

4M ago56:17

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In this week's episode, Trevor sits with Gemma Griffiths, Afrofusion Musician. They discuss how she knew she wanted to sing at the age of 6, studying a degree in Commercial Music and Composition at Snow College in Utah, the inspiration behind her hit track Ndichatarisa, working with Winky D and how Zimdancehall led to her career take-off. They also…

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EPISODE 188-Is The Church Inclusive and Accessible? 58:36

5M ago58:36

58:36

In this episode we are joined by Craig Roberts from Hope Church (Zimbabwe) as we discuss if The Church is Inclusive and Accessible. Is every Church meant to accommodate everyone or Churches can target certain demographics to be more effective? What does an inclusive and accessible church look like? The church is often called to be more inclusive an…

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Oluyomi Martins | Nigeria's Economic State: What Went Wrong? 1:15:14

5M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

In this week’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. my conversation is with a brother/friend, and a former guest, Oluyomi Martins. Our conversation covers various issues and concerns about Nigeria’s current economic situation. We are asking questions to try to find out what happened and the way forward. 00:00 Introduction 02:35 NLC Protest …

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Dr. Daniel Crosby - Not Being Dumb Beats Being Brilliant 9:57

5M ago9:57

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Tune in to hear: What is the “Dumb Ways to Die” music video and why was it originally created? Was the above an effective behavioral intervention or did it fall short? Why is buy-in for employer sponsored retirement savings plans so low and what might be done to remedy this? Why might marketing campaigns with behavioral interventions outperform mor…

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