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Underdogs In Africa

12 episodes

1 week ago

Welcome to the Underdogs in Africa podcast. We connect with guests in the fintech & payments space that are making an impact in Africa. Generally, these folks had to knock down a few doors, walls & mountains to make that happen! We also feature those that don't make the speaker circuits or get enough media exposure, to highlight their journeys. Focusing on the people before the brand.

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Interviewing Icons, Founding Media, and a Journey of Faith | Takondwa Mwendera | S1E7

Underdogs In Africa

1 hour 17 minutes 53 seconds

1 year ago

Interviewing Icons, Founding Media, and a Journey of Faith | Takondwa Mwendera | S1E7

This week, Miranda chats to Takondwa Karen Mwendera, who is the Managing Producer at Founder’s Factory Africa and the founder of Afrikaren Media.

In this soul-nourishing episode, Takondwa share her incredible journey of being raised in multiple African countries to founding Afrikaren Media. But that's not all! Takondwa also tells us about her exclusive interview with fashion icon Naomi Campbell. Tune in to hear about Takwonda's faith, her experience as a woman in tech, and the importance of self-love and close relationships.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and feel-good vibes!

Chapters

00:00 Introducing Takondwa - Managing Producer at Founders Factory Africa

03:25 Interviewing Naomi Campbell

06:49 Being a woman in tech

09:50 Impact of Faith in Takondwa's Journey

15:45 Takondwa's Trans-African Upbringing and Education

21:22 Founding Afrikaren Media

29:47 Painting African Stories with The Brilliant Colour and Light They Deserve

45:52 Journey at Founder's Factory

50:29 How Takondwa shows herself love

54:38 Takondwa's Personal Life

1:15:28 Conclusion

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