Are you creating meaningful change, inspiring hope and breathing life into the world through the stories you share?
Today's conversation sets sail from the island of Mauritius on a special graduation morning. Our guest, Julie Gichuru, challenges us to think deeply about the "why" behind the stories we tell about ourselves and the communities around us. Julie is an Afro-optimist, mother, wife, and the Chief Public Affairs & Communications Officer at Mastercard Foundation.
In this episode, we delve into her early childhood experiences and the communities that shaped her character, values and how she sees the world. She speaks about how her passion for theatre, plays and written works birthed her love for storytelling and the African continent- influencing her approach to journalism in her early career. She steers us through the changing tides of the journalism industry, communication, and storytelling in the digital age- emphasizing the need for creators to ask themselves whether their work is creating a positive impact and supporting the communities that their stories are embedded in.
In addition, Julie speaks about the incredible work that she does with Mastercard Foundation and their ‘Young Africa Works’ strategy of seeing 30 million young Africans in digified and fulfilling work by 2030. Julie’s story inspires every young African to enthusiastically seek out their purpose in all areas of their lives and hold steadfast in answering the calling of our generation.
If you are interested in engaging more with Julie and her work, check out her LinkedIn here and visit the Mastercard Foundation here.
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