East Africa Episodes

This introduction features Dr. Claire Murigande, a woman with roots in Burundi and Kenya now residing in Switzerland, who offers a rich global perspective. The episode will cover her insights on names and identity, her multicultural upbringing, her impressive career in academia and corporate roles, and her podcast, Narratives of Purpose. The discussion will also explore adapting to different cultures, compassionate leadership, the power of audio storytelling, and her love for East African cuisine, music, and dance. The episode promises authentic and inspiring insights.

This was an incredible conversation with the amazing Paula Sima. We dove deep into her fascinating journey from Tanzania to the UK and Malaysia, exploring food, culture, and the beauty of embracing new environments. Paula shared her passion for hospitality, her vibrant family traditions, and the inspiring story behind her podcast, Talk Shit with P. We also had some fun moments reminiscing about eclipse viewings and unforgettable childhood memories. Don't miss out on this episode; it's full of in...

We are delighted to welcome Preet Pannu to our list of special guests with ties to Punjabi! Born in Nairobi, Preet has a beautiful name and an amazing story of her origins in Kenya, including being part of an interfaith family. Preet is no stranger to the media world, having worked as a professional producer and editor for Documentary Films, Travel TV, and East African Radio. With TV credits on PBS, Travel Channel, and Discovery, Preet's career has taken her from the UK to the USA, and back to E...

The Qatar 2022 World Cup was a great tournament for Africa, Asia, and everyone else who participated. Benyi and I looked into the performances, lessons that should be taken from the game, who was considered the flop, and the best African player of the tournament. We also discussed the "France is the African team" issue & treatment of Immigrants from Africa. We gave a shout-out to our Canadian neighbors for their embrace of diversity which in my opinion is a much better job than the United States...

Brian Asingia grew up in Kasese, a border town of Uganda, with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Being introduced to cross-border trade early in life before he moved over to the United States would sow the seeds of entrepreneurship. Brian covers a wide r...