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Impact Masters PodcastDr Victoria on UWC-USA, Crisis, and the Power of Humane Education | Impact Masters PodcastLet us know how we are doingWhat if school made us more alive instead of more numb? That question threads through our conversation with Victoria, President of UWC‑USA, as we journey from her Head Start memories in Albuquerque to crisis-tested leadership during COVID and the largest wildfire in New Mexico history. We unpack how a single moment in a pathology lab pushed her from pre‑med to philosophy of the body—and why reconnecting mind, heart, culture, and spirit is the real work of education and leadership.We talk about the UWC‑USA model: a...
2025-11-242h 00Impact Masters PodcastMining Engineer on Using Data & Vision to Transform Africa | Impact Masters PodcastLet us know how we are doingA story of motion becomes a blueprint for momentum. From a childhood crisscrossing Botswana and Zimbabwe to rugby fields, rain-soaked pools, and a first blast on a copper pit, Dzikamai Gangaizo learned agility the hard way—and then used it to rewire a very traditional industry with data, discipline, and a continental vision. We sit down to trace how curiosity turned a mine into a learning system, why “good enough” keeps Africa small, and how to build teams across borders that serve people where they live.We pull back t...
2025-10-212h 50Impact Masters PodcastInnovative Business Development & Growth with Ryan Dewey Smith | Impact Masters PodcastLet us know how we are doingRyan Dewey-Smith, founder and CEO of Inperium Inc., reveals how he's revolutionizing the nonprofit world by creating a collaborative network where organizations maintain their autonomy while sharing resources. With over three decades of leadership experience, Ryan shares his journey from founding a single service organization to building a network of 38 companies across 20 states that directs an impressive 90% of funding directly to service recipients.Growing up as an only child who changed schools eight times before ninth grade, Ryan developed a keen awareness of others' needs and a philosophy...
2025-09-111h 03Impact Masters Podcast#56 Impact Masters Podcast: Unlocking the Power of Video: Video Marketing TrifectaLet us know how we are doingMeet Tim Bradley, the creative force behind Pennant Video and pioneer of the "video marketing trifecta" that's transforming how B2B companies build trust and close deals. From his childhood making videos with his brothers in rural Massachusetts to founding a specialized agency serving tech's most innovative sectors, Tim shares the journey that shaped his unique approach to video storytelling.What makes video so powerful in B2B marketing? As Tim explains, it's the medium's unparalleled ability to function like a conversation – engaging both heart and mind while pr...
2025-09-1159 minImpact Masters PodcastFinding Your Tech Path With Japheth Obala | Impact Masters PodcastLet us know how we are doingWhat does it take to go from coding on a phone during ferry rides to building developer tools at Microsoft? In this captivating conversation, Japheth Obala reveals his remarkable journey from Likoni, Mombasa to becoming the first engineer at Microsoft's Africa Development Center.Japheth's story begins with a natural talent for mathematics and a dedicated teacher who became a father figure after losing his parent at age 10. His path takes an unexpected turn when security concerns prevent him from attending Garissa University—a decision that likely saved his li...
2025-08-251h 55Impact Masters Podcast#54 IMPACT MASTER CATHERLINE MIROBE: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERLet us know how we are doingWhat does it take for a woman to succeed in Africa's male-dominated tech world? Catherline Mirobe's story shows us exactly that - through determination, skill, and an entrepreneurial spirit that refuses to quit.Growing up between Nairobi and Kisii, Catherline Mirobe transformed from a struggling student to an academic standout, even changing her name to boost her confidence. With her father's guidance - an engineering consultant who repeatedly warned her "no one will give you a job" - she developed an entrepreneurial mindset early. While pursuing her electrical...
2025-07-301h 42Impact Masters Podcast#53 Impact Master Dennis Okangi: Fish, Freezers, and Funding A Tech Entrepreneur's TaleLet us know how we are doingWhat transforms a curious young boy from Likoni into a globally-recognized innovator creating life-changing solutions for fishing communities? In this captivating conversation, Dennis Okangi shares his remarkable journey from watching neighbors' TVs through windows to meeting world leaders and showcasing his innovation across continents.Growing up as the only boy among five siblings in Mombasa's densely populated Likoni area, Dennis navigated the challenges of shared Swahili houses where multiple families coexist in close quarters with limited privacy and resources. These early experiences shaped his resilience and problem-solving mindset...
2025-06-232h 09Impact Masters Podcast#52 Transforming Marine Economies: Dr. Mathew Egessa's JourneyLet us know how we are doingDive into the remarkable journey of Dr. Mthew Egessa, whose path from computer science to blue economy innovation demonstrates the transformative power of purpose-driven technology. Growing up in Western Kenya and navigating his way through the academic world, Mathew's story isn't just about personal achievement—it's a testament to how passion and persistence can create meaningful change in unexpected places.This conversation explores how Mathew's formative experiences shaped his approach to innovation. From his days teaching in a resource-constrained village school to his time at the prestigious University of...
2025-06-152h 39Impact Masters Podcast#51 Titus Ndeto: Breaking Down the Walls Between Startups and InvestorsLet us know how we are doingSupport the show🔔 Subscribe, follow, and share. Check us out at www.impactmasters.io Stay updated on transformative conversations with leaders, builders & changemakers.https://www.youtube.com/@IMPACTMASTERSMEDIA🎧 Listen on Your Favorite PlatformApple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/impact-masters-podcast/id1652228341Spotify ► https://t.co/zmQxOd6XwGYouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpRymy-NTwTzg98WpkLJXJbEs3eX_gT7zAmazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/797ccc7b-d91b-4f09-9d0b-344a3d895692Podcast Index...
2025-06-012h 42Impact Masters Podcast#50 Impact Master: Tom Building Digital Bridges in African FintechLet us know how we are doingThe entrepreneurial journey from campus coder to fintech disruptor comes alive in this compelling conversation with Tom Kimani, founder of Presta. With remarkable candor, Tom reveals how his early fascination with computers transformed into a passion for solving real financial problems across Africa.Tom's story is rooted in humble beginnings – from growing up near power stations where his father worked, to setting up an impressive workspace in his university days that left his peers in awe. What sets his narrative apart is how he leveraged limited resources to cr...
2025-05-051h 35Impact Masters Podcast#49 Part 2 Alfred Ongere: Mind the Mandazis: Life Lessons from Boarding SchoolLet us know how we are doingSupport the show🔔 Subscribe, follow, and share. Check us out at www.impactmasters.io Stay updated on transformative conversations with leaders, builders & changemakers.https://www.youtube.com/@IMPACTMASTERSMEDIA🎧 Listen on Your Favorite PlatformApple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/impact-masters-podcast/id1652228341Spotify ► https://t.co/zmQxOd6XwGYouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpRymy-NTwTzg98WpkLJXJbEs3eX_gT7zAmazon Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/797ccc7b-d91b-4f09-9d0b-344a3d895692Podcast Index...
2025-04-0910 minImpact Masters Podcast#49 Alfred Ongere Part 1 Bridging Telecom and AI: Lessons Learned in TechLet us know how we are doingDive into a rich conversation in this episode that encapsulates the journey from telecommunications to the era of artificial intelligence. Our guest shares captivating stories from his early experiences navigating the traditional telecom landscape, recounting the challenges of making phone calls using payphones and the inefficiencies he faced. This exploration leads to his pursuit of electrical engineering and ultimately transitioning to telecommunications at Multimedia University.Throughout the episode, you’ll discover how the intersection of personal experience and professional ambition has equipped him with the knowledge needed to pr...
2025-04-091h 30Impact Masters Podcast#48 IMPACT MASTER KHALILA MBOWE (KELLZ): FROM ARUSHA TO AFRICA'S CREATIVE ECONOMY AND TECH FOR GENDER #africa #innovation #socialimpact #entrepreneurshipLet us know how we are doingEver wondered how an introverted soul can still make waves in the world of social innovation? Khalila Mbowe, affectionately known as Kellz, tracking her roots in Machame in Kilimanjaro, joins us to unravel her journey from the bustling streets of Arusha, Tanzania, to the dynamic landscape of Africa's creative economy and tech for gender. Kellz opens up about her paradoxical personality—an introvert with a love for people—and how it has shaped her connections and independence. From overcoming bullying and trauma during her school years to the challenges of maki...
2025-03-302h 06Impact Masters Podcast#47 Impact Master Irving Amukasa: From Kenyan Public Schools to Tech Entrepreneurship Excellence #africa #education #technology #entrepreneurship #inspirationLet us know how we are doingWhat if the key to transforming your passion into a successful career lies within the stories of your upbringing? Join us as we sit down with tech entrepreneur Iving Amukasa for an inspiring journey through his early life in Kenya. From his birth in Nairobi and childhood adventures in Isili, Mombasa, and Maseno, Iving recounts how public school resources like swimming pools and computer labs ignited his love for technology. He emphasizes the crucial role of investing in public institutions and the impactful efforts of organizations like Food for Education...
2025-03-212h 05Impact Masters Podcast#46 Breaking Barriers: Charles Oduk’s Journey from Struggle to InnovationLet us know how we are doingIn this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Charles Oduk, a tech entrepreneur whose life story remarkably intertwines hardship, resilience, and innovation. Born and raised in the challenging environments of Eldoret, Kenya, Charles faced significant adversities early in life, including the loss of family members and the constant struggle against poverty. Yet, these experiences nurtured an unyielding resolve to create impactful change, leading him to establish Beba Begi—a revolutionary tech platform providing smart storage solutions.Join us as we explore Charles's unique approach to entrepreneurship, hi...
2025-02-262h 04Impact Masters Podcast#45 Innovating for Change: Empowering Rural Tanzania with Catherine KimamboLet us know how we are doingWhat happens when you combine passion, resilience, and an unyielding commitment to rural development? Catherine R. Kimambo, the founder of African Child Projects, answers this by sharing her transformative journey from Arusha to Dar es Salaam. In this episode, Catherine takes us through her bold decision to forgo university to pursue global volunteering, a choice that set her on a path of advocating for affordable internet access and language-inclusive AI technology in Tanzania. This episode promises to inspire and educate, offering invaluable insights into her experiences with the Erasmus+ program...
2025-01-171h 23Impact Masters Podcast#44 African Tech Revolution Through Faith Kilonzi's EyesLet us know how we are doingJoin us as Faith Kilonzi, a trailblazing full-stack software engineer and Master's student in Big Data Technology, shares her transformative journey from studying business to embracing the world of computer science. Faith opens up about her experiences at a liberal arts college in Ghana that ignited her passion for technology, setting her on a path of academic and professional excellence. Her candid narrative is a testament to the power of discipline and adaptability in navigating the fast-paced tech industry, offering valuable insights into balancing multiple roles and pursuing one's true...
2025-01-131h 05Impact Masters Podcast#43 Empowering Communities Through AI: The Kalebu Jordan StoryLet us know how we are doingWhat if coding could bridge the digital divide and bring innovation to the most rural parts of Africa? Meet Kalebu Jordan Gwalugano, a pioneering force in AI and machine learning from Tanzania, who is doing just that. From his humble beginnings in the rural town of Tukuyu, Mbea, Kaleb's passion for programming has led him to create AI tools that connect people beyond the reach of the internet and develop ingenious SMS solutions for farmers. His journey from mechatronics engineer to founder of Neurotech, a startup championing natural language processing...
2025-01-071h 40Impact Masters Podcast#42 - Victor AbediLet us know how we are doingVictor Abedi, a seasoned Site Reliability Engineer, shares his journey from the bustling streets of Umoja and Kibera to leading teams at major tech companies like Disney. How did his disciplined upbringing in Nairobi shape his career and instill resilience? Victor’s story is a testament to the power of personal narratives in the tech world and the untapped potential in African cities like Kigali and Nairobi.As we navigate through Victor's academic and professional milestones, you'll gain insights into the African education system and the challenges of pu...
2024-12-151h 59Impact Masters Podcast#41 Impact Master Hope Wanjeri: From Nairobi's Streets to Tech Innovation and Mentorship #africa #womenintech #podcast #inspiration #communityLet us know how we are doingWhat does it take to rise from the bustling streets of Nairobi to becoming a force in the tech industry? Meet Hope Wanjeri, a dynamic tech developer whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. From her early days in Ruaka to her impressive roles at KCA University and Moringa School, Hope's story is a testament to the power of resilience and community support. Listen as Hope recounts her formative years, her academic pursuits, and the milestones that have shaped her career, including being a GHC 23 Scholar and a Microsoft Learn...
2024-12-102h 05Impact Masters Podcast#38 - Joseph Njogu -Dev OpsLet us know how we are doingEver wondered how to accelerate your software development and deployment cycles? This episode is packed with practical insights and actionable strategies for CTOs and senior engineers aiming to build a high-performing DevOps team. We start by tackling the core principles of successful DevOps implementation, from defining precise goals to selecting the right tools and skills. Emphasizing the mantra "you build it, you ship it, and you run it," we uncover the importance of team involvement in every stage of the software lifecycle and how to measure success using key performance...
2024-11-192h 30Impact Masters Podcast#40 - Robert TumainiLet us know how we are doingWhat if your early childhood experiences could shape a thriving career in the tech ecosystem of Kigali, Rwanda? Join us as we explore this question with Robert Tumaini, an accomplished operations manager and data analyst, who takes us through his remarkable journey from the rural area of Majerajiri in Kigali to becoming a key player in Rwanda's dynamic tech landscape. Robert’s story underscores the immense power of storytelling in bringing Africa's untold narratives to light, offering a candid look at the possibilities within the progressive digital economy and youth-focused in...
2024-11-191h 26Impact Masters Podcast#38 IMPACT MASTER JUNN HOPE: FROM A CURIOUS CHILD IN THIKA TO A TRAILBLAZING ROCKET SCIENTIST #africa #womenintech #engineering #podcast #inspirationLet us know how we are doingEver wondered how a final-year telecommunications engineering student ends up building rockets for fun? Join us on the Impact Masters Podcast, in collaboration with Africa's Talking Podcasts, as we chat with Junn Hope about her incredible journey from a curious eight-year-old trying to fix a TV with a knife, to a budding rocket scientist. With hosts Michael Kimathi and Sylvia Jebet, Junn recounts her upbringing in Thika, the academic challenges she faced in Limuru, and how her relentless curiosity led her to pursue rocket science in While at JKUAT as...
2024-10-302h 36Impact Masters Podcast#37 IMPACT MASTER JACK SIROLet us know how we are doingEver wondered how to navigate toxic work environments while maintaining a thriving career in tech? Join us as we unlock the powerful insights from Jaxiro, a self-taught mobile app developer at Britsam, who transitioned from media to IT. Jaxiro's journey offers a wealth of knowledge on avoiding toxic work settings, excelling in mobile app development using Flutter, and balancing work-life demands effectively. This episode promises to equip you with strategies to manage your career while safeguarding your mental health.Discover the tell-tale signs of toxic workplaces and their...
2024-10-261h 30Impact Masters Podcast#36 - Eng. Felix KariukiLet us know how we are doingWhat if life isn't a race but a collaborative journey? Join us as we uncover the remarkable story of Engineer Felix Kariuki, whose path from Nairobi's Buruburu community to becoming a globally recognized electronics engineer demonstrates the power of community service and personal growth. Learn how Felix's early initiatives, driven by values instilled by his parents, paved the way for his impactful work today, inspiring countless others along the way.In a thought-provoking discussion, we challenge the conventional belief that life's a competition. Drawing inspiration from the exceptional...
2024-10-072h 28Impact Masters Podcast#35 - PAUL ANGATIALet us know how we are doingJoin us for an enlightening conversation with Paul Angatia, a renowned leader in business service sales and marketing, boasting 17 years of experience. Discover how Paul's early life in Kakamega and Nairobi, combined with a passion for sports and natural leadership skills, laid the foundation for his impressive career. With his father's political career providing a unique backdrop, Paul shares personal stories that shaped his journey, emphasizing the significance of parental influence and overcoming high school struggles.Dive into the intricate issues of devolution and resource allocation in Kenya...
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