Today Dr. Christie has the pleasure to speak with Katleho Queen Mojakisane,, a 22-year-old from Lesotho making a global impact. Queen shares her journey, from addressing socio-economic issues through various initiatives in Lesotho to her involvement with Tangelic, an organization addressing energy poverty and climate change in Africa.
She and Christie discuss her passion for community empowerment, gender equity, and sustainable development, and you’ll be inspired by her commitment to creating positive change and empowering young people.
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Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.
With a master's and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.
Episode Highlights:
00:30 Introducing Queen Mojakisane
02:21 Queen's Background and Inspirations
03:43 Addressing Community Challenges
05:49 Empowering Through Education and Technology
06:44 Joining Tangellic and Its Mission
10:58 Queen's Academic Pursuits
12:49 Advice for Leaders
15:29 Defining Productive Joy
17:38 Tangellic's Initiatives and Impact
25:30 Rapid Fire Questions
30:28 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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