Career Profiles – the Conversations 256

08 Dec

THE IMPOSSIBLE RISE: DR. ROBERT KALYESUBULA

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From a Grade 3 Dropout in Nakaseke to the Halls of the Royal College of Physicians of London On a warm afternoon in Nakaseke, a Ugandan village once haunted by the shadows of the Luwero war, a barefoot six-year-old boy stood in a silence far too heavy for childhood. His father had been claimed by the conflict. His mother vanished soon after. His vocabulary was too small to name what he was feeling, but loss is a language the heart speaks fluently, even at six. That boy, Robert Kalyesubula, would one day walk beneath the gilded ceilings of the Royal College…

26 Apr

Noreen Asekenye: Tell A Story Foundation

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The C256 interviewed this dynamic founder for the second issue of the magazine. “Leave a mark about the work you are doing. It does not matter if you are walking the journey alone, keep moving, walk your truth, not everyone will believe you, just move, the right people will eventually find you…” She is an enthusiastic fundraiser, and through Tell a Story Foundation, she has successfully ran fundraising campaigns for children with autism, two young girls raised by single mothers, and the current Together for Good campaign, a Covid-19 relief fundraiser benefiting vulnerable families with income relief. “ Do not…

11 Mar

The SchoolBag Powering Education Across Africa: Thato Kgatlhanye

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Millions of school children in Africa walk long distances to and from school on a daily basis – they have to pass long distances along the busy and dangerous roads or poor- or non-lighted areas. Once they return home, many of them are unable to study at night due to the absence of secure light sources. It is for this reason that Retake Ltd, a for-profit, woman-owned business in South Africa, came up with the inspiring idea of Repurpose Schoolbags. The start-up, founded by Thato Kgatlhanye and Rea Ngwane, collects plastic bags from landfills and participating schools, and recycles them into textiles which…

14 Feb

Empowering Women, One Face Beat At A Time (pt2): Marjory Assimwe, Shanana.

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➢ On Girl Power What roles have the friendships you’ve established around you played? My friends push me to be a better person; they support and motivate me to achieve my dreams Do you have female role models or mentors? My sister Mrs. Daisy Mulamuzi Kasujja What is the most important advice you've ever received from a fellow woman? Focus on tomorrow, forget yesterday. Who have you drawn professional inspiration from lately? It could be from a far (stalking them on Instagram) or up-close? Faith Imani, of Serene Beauty. What is one thing you know now about women and…

14 Jan

Empowering Women, One Face Beat At A Time: Marjory Assimwe, Shanana.

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#theConversationsCrushes: Jojorie!!!! I am so excited that we are doing this!!!! I am so proud of you!! (If that seemed awkward, let me explain, I have known Jojo for like 10 years now…. She’s one of my closest friends so put up with my excitement. ) Okay, lets’ dive in! ➢ Getting To Know Marjorie It feels weird calling you by your full name. It reminds me of our hostel warden back in high school. “Assimwe Marjory…. Come here… Why are the girls making noise?” So can I just call you Jojo? Where does that nickname come from btw? Yes…

26 Oct

Esther Kalenzi_Founder of 40 Days Over 40 Smiles Foundation

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I am so excited that we are finally, finally doing this. My guest today is someone that I would never have started talking to in the first place if it hadn't been for something called the Internet and social media. And I know that in today's environment, there's so much negative talk surrounding social media and the Internet and all this censorship and licensing and all this talk about the dangers of what the Internet and social media can be. But I feel like there so much good too, because it's such a joining force. It's a way you can…

30 Jul

Joel Balimanya: On Building Business From An Old Car Tire…

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Joel Balimanya Artist! Artist? Yes it's his deserved title! Creativity takes a lot of courage and after all he did see treasure where most saw old tired rubber! I bet you own some of his creations and you do not even have a clue! Here's your chance to dig into the mind of a real breathing artist.. The Man Behind The Art... Before we get down to business, a few pleasantries are exchanged as would be expected (he was my art teacher after all). This is crazy right! Who would have possibly imagined, that all these years later I would…

31 Mar

#theConversationCrushes: Patsy Mugabi Part1

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A few weeks ago we launched a series that is intended to highlight women that we think are kicking ass and doing amazing things. This week’s #WomanCrush is Patsy Mugabi. Pasty Mugabi When I found out you are as obsessed with natural hair as I am, I jumped in my seat! We need to have a whole conversation about that but not today sis, today is all about you! ➢ Getting To Know Patsy Mugabi How would you describe Patsy if people didn’t know who Patsy was? Mmhhhh….Getting to know Patsy, how do I describe Patsy? It’s a mystery! Anyway,…

11 Dec

#theConversationsCrushes: Patsy Mugabi Part2

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➢ On Life A woman I look up to so much is poet and author Maya Angelou. She once said, “One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” So on that note, what’s the most courageous thing you’ve done lately? Oh!!! Me too! Maya Angelou! Can I actually change my answer and go back and say Auntie Maya Angelou the late? I love her, love her! Can I just say I love you! Gurl… Sandrah, you are a boss…

07 Mar

#theConversationCrushes: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu.

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Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is founder and Managing Director of SoleRebels, one of the world's fastest-growing African footwear brand and the only Fair Trade-certified footwear company in the world. Growing up in a poor suburb of Addis Ababa, Bethlehem decided that there was only one way to defeat poverty – use local craftsmanship to make products that can compete in the global marketplace. She decided on footwear and today 70,000 pairs of shoes leave her factory every year. SoleRebels has been expanding rapidly and has 18 stores around the world, including in Silicon Valley (USA), Japan, Singapore, Austria, Greece, Spain and…

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