Podcasts

Season 2 Echoes: Episode 3: Veritable Leadership feat. Rachael Akidi Okwir

What does leading with truth, integrity, and unwavering purpose mean? In this episode of the Power Panel Podcast, we speak with Rachael Akidi Okwir — founder and CEO of Reebo Consult, former Head of Journalism for Africa at BBC, media trainer, mentor, and media consultant. From the newsroom to the boardroom, Rachael shares hard-won insights on credibility, courage, and the responsibility of African women leaders in shaping narratives that matter. Tune in for a powerful conversation on leadership that is ...

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Season 2 Echoes Episode 2 Perceptive Leadership feat Ottilia Anna Maunganidze

In this episode of the Power Panel Podcast Echoes, we sit down with Ottilia Anna Maunganidze — a visionary leader in policy and justice — to explore how perceptive leadership can transform systems, challenge norms, and drive meaningful change across Africa. Tune in for a compelling conversation on strategy, empathy, and the unseen layers of leadership.

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Sn 2, Echoes, Ep 1: Brilliant Resilient Leadership feat. Lorna Omondi Ogolla

Welcome to Season 2 of The Power Panel Podcast. In our very first episode of ECHOES, we are joined by the brilliant and deeply inspiring Lorna Omondi Ogolla, the Partnership Lead at Google Research Africa. In this powerful conversation with host Ambassador Raychelle Omamo, Lorna opens up about her leadership journey — from her early days in Kenya to her role in one of the world’s most innovative tech ecosystems. She reflects on: The challenges and triumphs of working in ...

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The Power Panel Podcast Echoes

Intimate, intergenerational conversations with young, emerging African women leaders. These are the voices of the future, shaping Africa’s tomorrow with bold vision and fresh energy.

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Ep12: The Peacemaker feat. H.E. Bineta Diop

Hailing from Senegal, H.E. Bineta Diop is the Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace, and Security. She has devoted her life to championing peace and advancing women’s rights across Africa. Her Excellency has played a pivotal role in shaping foundational treaties on women’s rights, led impactful peace-building initiatives, coordinated electoral observation teams, and facilitated critical women’s peace dialogues across the continent.

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Ep 11: Leading with Empathy feat Dr. Joannie Bewa

Dr. Joannie Bewa is a renowned medical doctor, public health scientist, and women’s rights activist, celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to African women’s sexual and reproductive health. As the CEO and founder of Dotoh Health, the first health teleconsultation company in her home country of Benin, Dr. Bewa’s story showcases the power of empathetic, purposeful, and innovative leadership.

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Ep 10 Thoughtful & Pragmatic Leadership feat. Dr. Comfort Ero

Dr. Comfort Ero, President and CEO of the International Crisis Group, is a distinguished and highly respected political analyst and advisor. Her life’s work is dedicated to conflict prevention, mitigation, and resolution. Dr. Ero embodies a unique style of global leadership marked by seriousness, thoughtfulness, and unpretentiousness. Her endeavors are anchored in well-honed skills, strength of character, and a deep respect for people.

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EP 9 The Servant Leader feat. Dr. Ketakandriana Rafitoson

Dr. Ketakandriana Rafitoson is the Global Executive Director of Publish What You Pay and the Vice Chairperson of the Board of Transparency International. She previously served as the Executive Director of Transparency International - Initiative in Madagascar, the country she calls home, where her strong leadership foundation was established. Dr. Rafitoson’s approach is anchored in faith, humility, and courage, fueled by her passion for social justice and a commitment to constant learning.

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EP 8: Authentic Effervescent Leadership feat. Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg

Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg is an academic and innovator with a steadfast passion for empowering young women in Kenya and across the world. Currently serving as the Managing Director for Africa at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Dr. Kamau-Rutenberg is at the forefront of driving inclusive agricultural prosperity and fostering climate resilience across the continent. Her distinguished career spans leadership in gender-sensitive agricultural innovation, social inclusion, and food systems transformation. Dr. Kamau-Rutenberg exemplifies the transformative power of leadership rooted ...

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EP 7: Bold Leadership feat. Janah Ncube

Janah Ncube, the Global Deputy Executive Director of Crisis Action, is a courageous women’s rights crusader, governance specialist, and policy advisor. Her journey began in Zimbabwe, where her passion for justice and equality first took root. We explore her remarkable career, from her early days of advocacy to her influential role on the global stage.

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