On this episode of We Need To Talk, Gail Mawocha, founder of Mustard Seed Africa and One Tribe Coffee, tells the story of how she turned a life change into a thriving, mission-driven coffee business. Gail walks us through the practical decisions, setbacks, and community-focused strategies that helped her scale a sustainable enterprise and create income opportunities for women across Uganda.
What you will hear:
The key steps Gail took to launch and grow a coffee brand in Uganda.
How she combined local skills, social enterprise models, and fundraising to expand impact.
Concrete examples of community projects and the challenges of running a business with purpose.
Practical advice for entrepreneurs who want to build a socially responsible brand.
This long-form conversation is candid, inspiring, and full of actionable lessons for founders and changemakers. Press play to learn how vision, persistence, and community-centered design built a successful coffee business in Uganda.