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iamtheCODE PodcastS8E12 - Who is Fixing the World - "Empowering Young Minds: "The Exceptional Educator of Liverpool" with Sarah Evans"Empowering Young Minds: "The Exceptional Educator of Liverpool"
In this episode of the iamtheCODE Podcast, hosted by Lady Marieme Jamme, we embark on an inspiring journey to celebrate the transformative Power of teachers who truly go the extra mile to inspire and uplift their students.
Today's focus is on a heartwarming story from Liverpool Childwall Valley Primary School, where we have the honour of introducing an exceptional educator making a significant difference in the lives of young women and girls through an innovative and inclusive program.
Prepare to be moved...
2023-07-2940 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS8E11 - Who is Fixing the World - "Defending Dignity: Dismantling Caste Systems in Nepal" with Padrip Pariyar"Defending Dignity: Dismantling Caste Systems in Nepal"
In this powerful episode, our Host, Lady Marieme, engages in a compelling conversation with fellow Young Global Leader Padrip Pariyar, the head of the #DalitLivesMatter Global Alliance.
This impactful movement aims to bring global awareness to the deeply troubling issue of caste-based discrimination while empowering Nepal's young activists, known as "Dignity Defenders" to fight against this injustice.
Padrip shares his personal experiences of growing up in the Dalit Community, bravely recounting his exclusion from public places and the discrimination he endured from even...
2023-07-2140 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS8E10 - Who is Fixing the World- "Shaping Change: The Power of Integrity" with Deng Dak Malual"Shaping Change: The Power of Integrity"
Our Host speaks with South Sudanese Deng Dak Malual, the curator of the Global Shaper Hub in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Deng is transforming lives, opening doors, and despite facing the trials and tribulations of being a refugee himself, has emerged as an advocate for financial inclusion, peacebuilding, better livelihood for refugees and climate change.
Born in South Sudan, now living in Kakuma Refugee Camp, he spoke to our Host whilst she was in China. In a candid call, both explored the challenges faced by refugees in accessing financial services...
2023-07-1445 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS8E9 - Who is Fixing the World- "The Story of a Resilient Refugee Entrepreneur" with Adhieu AchuilIn today's episode, we embark on a remarkable journey to a refugee camp that showcases the power of resilience and entrepreneurship.
Our Host visited Dadaab Refugee Camp last month and had the privilege of meeting extraordinary women who defied all odds and embraced entrepreneurship as a means to rebuild their lives. Their determination, creativity, and unwavering spirit left an indelible mark on her.
Dadaab is Africa's first and largest refugee camp which is now 32 years old. More than 300,000 refugees now live in the camp in Kenya originally intended for 90,000 according to UNHCR. She celebrated World...
2023-07-0742 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS8E8 - Who is Fixing the World - "The Power of Empathy: Fostering a World-Caring Mindset" with Lady Mariéme JammeThe Power of Empathy: Fostering a World-Caring Mindset
In this special Podcast compilation, our Host looks back at some of the most inspiring moments and thought-provoking insights shared by our esteemed guests. We've heard from a myriad of personalities who are making incredible strides in their fields, and today we want to reflect on their wisdom, from Beatrice Bondy to Mark Wamaya, who said: "Everybody deserves the right to dance. Dancing is like coding. It is a tool that we can use to fight poverty in Kibera. I want to give people dignity, and...
2023-06-0911 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS8E7 - Who is Fixing the World - "Why Should We Care About the World?" with Pierre Goudiaby AtepaExclusive: Who is Fixing the World - "Why Should We Care About Africa?" with Pierre Goudiaby Atepa
What a week. How did we get here? This is the question that we keep asking ourselves each morning. Our guest has got answers.
This week's episode was recorded from Dakar, Senegal, where our Host spent a week speaking and meeting people despite the political instability.
Our Host spoke at the E-Learning Africa, a platform promoting e-learning in Africa and encouraging collaboration amongst the chief learning officers.
Senegal is...
2023-06-0550 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS8E5 - Who is Fixing the World - "Responsible and Accountable Leaders can fix the world" with Beatrice BondyIn this episode, our Host invited Swiss Economist Beatrice Bondy. She opened up about her family, passion and concern for the world we are living in and shared her advice on how to teach responsibility and accountability.
She shares a key lesson that's shaped her journey and life: Being able to care and take responsibility for your life and society. Be sure to start taking action before it is too late. Accountability means responsible behaviour. She said setbacks will happen in life—but if we treat them as teachable moments, they can help us grow and be ac...
2023-05-1227 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS8E4 - Who is Fixing the World - "Building deep and meaningful school collaboration" with Tormead SchoolHow to build deep and meaningful school collaboration?
In this week's episode, our Host visited the Tormead Girls school in Guildford, where she spoke to the students. The Tormead school girls were joined by their Nepalese friends who visited the school to learn and gain experiences.
Lady Mariéme was invited to meet the Tormead girls and their Nepalese school students counterparts. They shared their hopes and dreams but also challenged us to do better for young women and girls who do not have the opportunity they have.
The girls of Tormead understand t...
2023-05-0632 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS8E3 - Who is Fixing the World - "Enabling Meaningful Partnerships" with Bhushan SethiiamtheCODE Special Anniversary. Who’s fixing the world?
Well, that went fast! Today marks the third anniversary of the iamtheCODE Podcast.
Bhushan Sethi, Partner, Strategy & PwC US, Adjunct Professor, NYU Stern School of Business, is joining us this week to celebrate our third anniversary. In 2020, during the pandemic, our Host started the Podcast to give young women and girls space to share during the lockdown.
We now have over 120 episodes for you to access and listen to.
Over the last three years, our guest lists have exceeded our wi...
2023-04-2226 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS8E1 - Who is Fixing the World - "Coming Together in Kakuma Refugee Camp" with Basetsana Kumalo
Welcome to Season 8 of the iamtheCODE Podcast. Thank you for supporting us.
Our theme this season is: Who is Fixing the World? Is there any sentence that sums up your life? Do you know people who are fixing the world and coming together to make a difference?
Our brilliant Host speaks with Basetsana Kumalo , patron of iamtheCODE, who travelled with her to meet the Kakuma Girls for the first time in history. Basetsana was shocked and in tears to see what was happening in this Refugee Camp. Lady Marieme has dedicated her life to maki...
2023-03-3114 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS7E11 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - In FOCUS: How can Therapy help DoGooders with Lady MariémeOur Season 7 continues with the theme of the Diary of the Do-Gooders. In this week’s Episode, Lady Mariéme talks about the power of having a therapist instead of a coach and why understanding that a therapist can help you better than a coach. We hide behind coaches, but sometimes what really we need is a therapist. Although Coaching can be excellent when people are healed, Lady Mariéme believes therapy should come first. After two sessions of coaching this year, she realised she needed a therapist. She felt she was coaching her coach more than the coach was...
2022-12-1611 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS7E9 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - The Power of Girls will Change the World with the Our Ladies' Girls (Kakuma)Our girls demanded a seat at the table and delivered a powerful message in this podcast. The world population has reached 8 billion people today, and we are grateful to be part of it. On behalf of our community and our girls, who will need our help in the next 8 years, thank you in advance. In this episode, our Host Lady Mariéme Jamme spoke to the Kakuma Girls from the Our Ladies’ school. The girls shared their dreams and also talked about Sustainable Development Goals. The girls loved their school but talked about food shortage and other items they nee...
2022-11-1933 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS7E5 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - 'Doing Good' as a Lawyer with Andrew SkipperAnother new podcast from iamtheCODE with Andrew Skipper MBE who leads the Africa practice at Hogan and Lovells, a law firm in London. He is committed to pursuing a policy of understanding, operating in, investing in and respecting Africa. As a lawyer, philanthropist, and art lover who understands the complexities of the African continent, Andrew is committed to supporting small and medium enterprises and organisations like iamtheCODE as a commercial lawyer. Their firm has offices in more than 45 countries, including 11 offices in the USA. He divides his time between managing some of the firm’s largest clients and developing re...
2022-10-0346 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS7E4 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - Lessons On How To Be a Do-Gooder with Charles Abani (Part 2)In Part Two of Episode 4, our host continued her conversation with Charles Paul Abani. The UN resident coordinator in Ghana. In yet another superb discussion, Charles shared his ideas on creating and building a better world for all. He is inspired by what Lady Mariéme has achieved and done in Ghana for the marginalised communities. He mentioned that there is a power to what she has done as this will unleash the potential of the young people of Jamestown and fast-track their learning and entry into the Digital Economy. Abani shared three things that young people need to s...
2022-09-2636 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS7E3 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - How To Motivate People To Do Good For Others with African Science AcademyHow To Motivate People To Do Good For Others.
"We are not free until everyone is free"- is the message from a young girl in Ghana that our host Lady Mariéme met recently.
Our Host Lady Mariéme has been busy travelling and meeting incredible young women. She caught up with them and visited their schools and communities.
The girls will start their coding classes this September. Some of the girls are from Jamestown in Accra and will be the first girls to learn how to code with our new iamtheCODE Di...
2022-09-0224 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS7E1 Diary Of A Do-Gooder - Young Women of Brazil on Being a Force of GoodWelcome to Season 7 of #iamtheCODEPodcast. Lady Mariéme Jamme @mjamme the host is honoured to share the latest news about our work in building and creating opportunities for resilient souls. We recently travelled to Salvador Bahia, Brazil, and Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya, to meet our beneficiaries. And despite coming from some of the most disadvantaged backgrounds, they are incredibly determined to create a better life for themselves. We are so proud of all they have accomplished, and we know that with your continued support, they will go on to achieve even more. Each time you support iamtheCODE, you elevate m...
2022-08-1927 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS6E15 Rwanda in Focus: Experience in the FieldLady Mariéme, the founder and CEO of iamtheCODE, made an inspiring appearance at this year’s E-learning Africa Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. She showcased our new platform to leaders and local heroes from all over Rwanda who are transforming the world one day at a time. She visited the Rwanda Coding Academy and demonstrated the platform to the pride of Africa, the girls and boys learning how to code. She was honoured to have witnessed their vigour in becoming the most significant asset for our continent. With the facilitation from our partners, Kilimajaro Blind Trust, Lady Mariéme also...
2022-05-2010 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS6E12 In Conversation with Doreen Bogdan-Martin - Access and Safety for AllHello From Kakuma, we welcome you to this special iamtheCODE Podcast episode.
We celebrated Girls ICT Day in Kakuma Refugee Camp, where Lady Mariéme hosted the Podcast after two years of not meeting the girls.
She also launched the iamtheCODE Digital Platform. She was joined by Doreen Bogdan-Martin is Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union, the Secretariat of ITU-D. She was elected at the 2018 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Dubai and was named the first woman in the 153-year history of the ITU to hold an elected office. Previously, Bogdan-Martin was Ch...
2022-04-3025 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS6E11 In Conversation with Madga Wood - Digital Education and the Technology within (Girls ICT Day week Special)Lady Mariéme welcomed Madga Wood, Chief Learning Officer of the Microbit Foundation, to celebrate our upcoming 100th episode. We have had six seasons, from how can coding collides with mental health to discovering your purpose. Truly grateful to have you all listening. We had extraordinary guests who shared so much with us.
The Microbit Foundation has made a donation to iamtheCODE and we are grateful that the girls can continue coding.
Magda is excited to be working with teachers and students to make creative, quality educational materials that people like and use.
She shared th...
2022-04-2547 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS6E8 In Conversation with Elaine Smith-Genser - How to Leave Your Mark On The WorldHow to Leave Your Mark On The World
This Podcast is a tribute to Simon Smiles, a former impact investment pioneer at UBS. He is a young global leader, a father, and a husband who the community of Young Global leaders got to know through his presence, kindness, influence and advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Lady Mariéme invited Elaine Smith-Genser to share a tribute about Simon and tell us about her new family, love and stepmotherhood. Elaine is Brazilian born working for the United Nations Joint Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Both leaders are pa...
2022-04-0144 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS6E5 In Conversation with Young Women - Engaging on the SDGs for International Women's Day (Tormead School)Happy Friday, and thank you so much for your support, love, commitment and kindness. In this week's episode, Lady Mariéme welcomes young women from Tormead School, a private all-girls in Guildford, as her co-hosts. We launched the iamtheCODE Tormead Podcast, where girls will decode the UN Sustainable Development Goals and share their experiences with other girls in the world including the Kakuma Refugee Girls in Kenya.
In this historic week, girls used their voices to break the bias and talk about "gender equality today for a sustainable world" for the first time in history.
Lad...
2022-03-1141 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS6E4 International Women's Day Podcast FT Mayor Of Liverpool Joanne Anderson and iamtheCODE Girls (Childwall Valley Primary)Join us on this very special and historical occasion to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD)! We are joined by the Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson alongside girls from Childwall Valley Primary School for an incredible, eye-opening and inspiring podcast.
Lady Mariéme Jamme is working with young students worldwide to help them be part of the iamtheCODE Learning Programme and Podcast. We are coming together under the theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” and call for climate action for women. In today’s episode, you will hear the voice of young girls and Mayor Joanne And...
2022-03-0821 min
iamtheCODE PodcastiamtheCODE Podcast - International Womens Day Teaser ft iamtheCODE GirlsJoin us on March 8th to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), iamtheCODE is hosting a virtual event on March 8th, 2022, at the Tormead School in Guildford.
Lady Mariéme Jamme is working with young students worldwide to help them be part of the iamtheCODE Learning Programme and Podcast. We are coming together under the theme “Gender Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” and call for climate action for women. In today’s episode, you will hear the voice of young girls and Mayor Joanne Anderson who was elected as Liverpool’s first female Mayor in May 2021, after servi...
2022-03-0404 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS6E3 In Conversation with Tim Unwin - A Paradigm Shift is Needed to Advance the UN SDGsWelcome to the new season of the iamtheCODE podcast!
This week’s episode welcomes Professor Tim Unwin, UNESCO Chair in ICT4D, and Emeritus Professor of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London. Tim is a long friend of Africa who has written many books about Digital interventions for the marginalised communities, especially the disabled. His book “Reclaiming information & communication technologies for development” inspired our host. He was the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) from 2011-2015, where he travelled intensively to Africa and Asia. He was appointed Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michae...
2022-02-2556 min
iamtheCODE PodcastS6E1 In Conversation with Sanda Ojiambo - How To Put SDGs To Work With BusinessWelcome to the iamtheCODE Season 6 podcast.
We are super excited and honoured to announce the launch of our new Season six podcast series, an intentionally themed global weekly podcast that explores the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. A collection of 17 global goals will be decoded by world leaders and young people worldwide. The SDGs were designed for countries, but they are useful for businesses as frameworks whe...
2022-02-1143 min
iamtheCODE PodcastDiscovering Your Purpose| S5E17: In Conversation with Lisa Witter - Finding Your Purpose Through Public ServiceLady Mariéme welcomed Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, CEO at Apolitical Foundation, Lisa Witter to the podcast.
Lisa has dedicated her life to enabling public servants to learn to serve humanity by creating a space where they learn and gain knowledge. She recently launched the Apolitical Foundation to help young people find information and advice in public service. Lisa and her team look for solutions that will help Government and policymakers to enhance their learnings and give them the best skills to serve us.
Lady Mariéme recalls Lisa supporting her in...
2022-01-1455 min
iamtheCODE PodcastDiscovering Your Purpose| S5E16: With Lady Mariéme Jamme - 'Twelve Lifehack Lessons To Start Your 2022'Welcome to the first iamtheCODE podcast episode of 2022! Lady Mariéme's twelve Life Hack lessons to start your #2022:
Listen to the full episode to dive deeper into the lessons she has learned over the last couple of years. We wish you a Happy New Year at #iamtheCODE and hope you can use these tips to work towards your goals and improve your mindset.
Lady Mariéme’s twelve Life Hack lessons to start your #2022:
1. Self Love
2. Never compare yourself with other people
3. Be consistent
4. Fear kills your creativity
5. Pursue a m...
2022-01-0714 min
iamtheCODE PodcastDiscovering Your Purpose| S5E15: In Conversation with Rain Newton-Smith - Transforming Lives Through A Shared PurposeNew Year’s Eve, Podcast Episode
As we end the year 2021 with over 82 inspiring episodes, our host and producer @mjamme welcomes UK Chief Economist Rain Newton-Smith to reflect on how the pandemic impacted livelihoods, businesses and the challenges faced by millions during 2021. Rain and her colleagues have been at the centre of the UK Economy. They made sure the impact of the Covid-19 did not destroy businesses and livelihood and provided business leaders with advice on the UK economic outlook and global risks. They helped to develop the economic policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rain’s co...
2021-12-3135 min
iamtheCODE PodcastDiscovering Your Purpose| S5E14: In Conversation with Leena Nair - Leading With Purpose And Humanity.In this short episode before Christmas, our host Lady Mariéme Jamme spoke to Leena Nair, the first female, first Asian, youngest ever Chief Human Resources Officer of Unilever. She became Chanel’s New Global Chief Executive Officer and will start in her new role in 2022. She worked for 30 years at Unilever and will take the reins at the 112-year-old fashion house founded by Coco Chanel. Leena shared the challenges she had during Covid19. She lost her mother, who was her greatest strength. Leena spoke to the Kakuma Refugee Girls in Kenya before leaving her role at Unilever. She support...
2021-12-2421 min
iamtheCODE PodcastDiscovering Your Purpose| S5E13: In Conversation with Lily Lapenna - How To Reinvent Your Life With PurposeJoining Lady Mariéme on this week’s iamtheCODE Podcast is a woman who pushed boundaries in the finance industry and coached businesses with an eye on the future through leadership, collaboration and impact. Lily Lapenna MBE says even amid the lockdowns, setbacks, living in a new country and restrictions of the past years; she couldn’t think of a world without travel and the possibilities it brings to discover herself and get to look after his beautiful children, set up her new business and support her clients. MyBnk, Founder and CEO, believe that bringing people together to create change...
2021-12-1759 min
iamtheCODE PodcastDiscovering Your Purpose| S5E12: In Conversation with Jon Gosier - Bringing Change Through Problem-SolvingIn this episode, Lady Mariéme spoke to Jon Gosier, Founder of FilmHedge and Southbox Entertainments.
Today, Jon is a Financier in the Film industry; he wants to help the African stories be heard, and the Black Excellence told. Before becoming a film investor, he travelled to Africa, where he co-founded the first innovation hub in Uganda called the Hive Colab. His company was supported by Lady Mariéme and hosted the first events related to climate change in Africa. She travelled in more than 30 countries with Apps4africa. Jon loves Africa and has transformed lots of li...
2021-12-1142 min
iamtheCODE PodcastDiscovering Your Purpose| S5E9: In Conversation with Clementine Nkweta-Salami - The Power of Conducting HumanityLady Mariéme welcomed Clementine Nkweta-Salami, Director of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to the iamtheCODE Podcast. The conversation covers their shared passion for service, mentorship, collaboration and leadership.
They discussed her early years in her law practice, where she realised she was far removed from the individuals she wanted to help. She reached out to UNHCR to serve for a few years. But before she knew it, many decades had passed.
“It is important to look behind the numbers and remember that refugees are real people. They have joy and fear, and hope. They wan...
2021-11-1956 min
iamtheCODE PodcastDiscovering Your Purpose| S5E8: In Conversation with Caroline Kuhnert - Finding your purpose through a Mindful LeadershipLady Mariéme welcomed Caroline Kuhnert, Member of the Executive Committee at UBS Wealth Management for a conversation about the principles she holds and the possibility of using wealth for good. They shared their passion for leadership, mindfulness and dreaming of a better future for girls all around the world. Caroline was instrumental in raising funds and supporting iamtheCODE right from the very beginning.
Caroline grew up in a little town in Austria. The only girl in a family of boys, Caroline was hungry to make her own path outside of her village. ‘I wanted to see the wor...
2021-11-1240 min
iamtheCODE PodcastDiscovering Your Purpose| S5E7: In Conversation with Bill Liao - Finding Your Purpose Through ListeningLady Mariéme welcomed Bill Liao, Entrepreneur and founder of We Forest, to the iamtheCODE Podcast. They shared their passion for climate activism, technology and mentorship. The Financial Times has recognised Bill Liao as one of the Top 100 Minority Ethnic Leaders in Technology.
Bill grew up in Melbourne Australia. He was bullied at High School and experienced racism. He then discovered Computing. After many years of self-discovery and teamwork, Bill rebuilt himself as a person with a mission. He understood that Integrity unlocked the code to success. In this episode, Bill tells Lady Mariéme ‘I didn’t find my...
2021-11-0547 min
iamtheCODE PodcastDiscovering Your Purpose| S5E6: In Conversation with Edwina Dunn - Finding Your Purpose Through Data.Lady Mariéme welcomed Edwina Dunn, Big Data Pioneer and founder of Dunnhumby & Starcount, to the iamtheCODE Podcast.
They both shared their love for data. Dunn was awarded an OBE in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to Data and business in the UK.
Along with their husband, Clive Humby, she co-founded Dunnhumby, the company which pioneered data-driven marketing through the Tesco Clubcard loyalty scheme. She is now chief executive at data science consultancy Starcount and also spearheads the What I See Project - a not-for-profit initiative to promote the voices and experiences of women from a...
2021-10-291h 00
iamtheCODE PodcastDiscovering Your Purpose| S5E3: In Conversation with Bhushan Sethi - How To Enable Global Citizens To Find Their PurposeIn a rare candid conversation with Lady Mariéme Jamme, Bhushan Sethi, a joint global leader on people and organization at PWC, reveals what he believes is the key to build and enable global citizens to find their purpose.
During his interview, he was in New York, where he is determined to support businesses to support their employees. Both co-wrote an article recently on how thinking like global citizens can usher in a fairer world. Bhushan is very focused on the future of work and creating an empathetic, diverse, and inclusive workplace. They also discussed how to bal...
2021-10-0841 min
iamtheCODE PodcastDiscovering Your Purpose| S5E2: In Conversation with Nicola Sharon Mendelsohn - The Power of Living with Purpose and GratitudeLady Mariéme is joined by Lady Nicola Sharon Mendelsohn, VP EMEA of Facebook, for a candid conversation on living with purpose and gratitude.
By Examining her life during the pandemic, Lady Nicola shared how grateful she has been surrounded with love and kindness. Both also talked about how the pandemic has shown the world the power of technology and connectivity, which has helped people come together and extend kindness and compassion miles apart by raising funds for communities in need.
She shared their commitment to improving Africa’s global competitiveness and created tangible socio-economic bene...
2021-10-0143 min
iamtheCODE PodcastDiscovering Your Purpose| S5E1: In Conversation with Aissatou Diajhate - The Power of Discovering Your PurposeWelcome to Season 5. We're so pleased to start this season with you. Thank you for listening. Lady Mariéme’s guest in this first episode is Aissatou Diajhate, CEO Advisor Mastercard Foundation.
She got to know Aissatou earlier during the pandemic, where she joined one of our calls to understand more about iamtheCODE. Lady Mariéme was genuinely impressed by her understanding of the African continent and what we need to do to make an impact.
Aissatou has led global programs and her life mission is to educate, teach, mentor, and facilitate transformative interventions that lift...
2021-09-2559 min
iamtheCODE PodcastElevating Humanity Special Edition| S4E16: In Conversation with Marian Spier - The Power Of Visualising Your Dreams"Be your own Chief Storyteller; visualise your dreams."
This week's guest is the formidable Marian Spier, Dutch Social Entrepreneur and culture strategist, who discussed the power of storytelling and visualising your dream with host Lady Mariéme.
Both met a few years ago where Marian was leading TedxAmsterdam Women and invited Lady Mariéme to give a Keynote about iamtheCODE.
A fundamental pillar of iamtheCODE’s work revolves around women’s empowerment globally, a vital goal of the Sustainable Development Goals. Our mission is to build a generation of one million women and girl co...
2021-08-0652 min
iamtheCODE PodcastElevating Humanity| S4E15: In Conversation with Lucas Brown (Part 1) - A Human Look Beyond DiplomacyLady Mariéme talks to Lucas Brown, the British Consul in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Consul Brown graduated in Politics and Sociology of Latin America with Spanish at the University of Liverpool and completed an MBA at the State University of Pernambuco.
He is involved in promoting sustainable economic development and engaging with the global campaign “Race to Zero”, which focuses on neutralizing emissions and decarbonising due to global climate change.
Previously, the Consul worked with Supply Chain in the automotive sector, leading projects in various countries, and led the Department for International Trade’s Minin...
2021-07-3019 min
iamtheCODE PodcastElevating Humanity Special Edition| S4E11: In Conversation with Basetsana Kumalo - The Power of PhilanthropyWelcome to this special iamtheCODE Podcast episode. World-renowned media personality, Miss South Africa 1994, Philanthropist, Businesswoman, author, mother and activist Basetsana Kumalo, joins Lady Mariéme Jamme, host of the iamtheCODE Podcast, to discuss her journey. She discussed how has Covid-19 has affected her businesses and why she feels the need to give back to the world. As young global leaders of the World Economic Forum, both met many years ago, where Lady Mariéme shared her story with a group of leaders.
Lady Mariéme recalls the kindness and empathy Basetsana gave her after her talk. War...
2021-07-0257 min
iamtheCODE PodcastElevating Humanity Special Edition| S4E10: In Conversation with Phyllis Kurlander Costanza - The Power Of Using Wealth For GoodIn this week episode, Lady Marieme Jamme speaks to Phyllis Kurlander Costanza, Head of Social Impact, CEO UBS Optimus Foundation. Both met a few years ago when iamtheCODE was founded. They discussed the education of young girls, vaccine equity, food for adolescent girls, their reproductive health, family planning, and general health.
UBS was the first organization to fund the iamtheCODE program. Phyllis started working at UBS in 2011; she was instrumental in reshaping the UBS Optimus Foundation’s strategy, helping clients fund impactful philanthropic programs like iamtheCODE that improve children’s lives and fight climate chan...
2021-06-2547 min
iamtheCODE PodcastElevating Humanity | S4E8: In Conversation with Naza Alakija - The Power of Building yourself through adversityLady Mariéme Jamme talks to Iranian born Naza Alakija, who founded the Sage Innovation Centre. Naza is a Humanitarian who supports women and girls and organisation improving the lives of the most marginalised in society. She has supported refugees in Afghanistan and communities in Nigeria and is doing fantastic work around climate change issues. She courageously shared her journey with Lady Mariéme and why her mother is the backbone of her existence, and how is she grateful for it. Her mother supported her and gave her the values she cherishes today. Lady Mariéme was impressed by Naz...
2021-06-1134 min
iamtheCODE PodcastElevating Humanity | S4E7: In Conversation with Christopher Schlaeffer - The Power of Building TrustThe Power of Building Trust.
In this week’s episode, Lady Mariéme Jamme welcomes her friend, Austrian born, London based and iamtheCODE Patron, Christopher Schlaeffer. Christopher is a European tech Entrepreneur and an expert in the telecom industry. He was part of the launch of the Android platform, which we all use today.
They both have known each other for a very long time. They travelled together to Kakuma Refugee Camp to meet the young refugees, along with Christopher’s friends and daughter. As the Patron of iamtheCODE, Christopher discusses why supporting organisations like this...
2021-06-0440 min
iamtheCODE PodcastElevating Humanity | S4E6: In Conversation with Kelly Buchanan - The Power of CollaborationHost Lady Mariéme showed us the Power of Collaboration in this week episode when we celebrated Africa Day and reflected on the death of George Floyd, who died last year in May.
Lady Mariéme spoke to iamtheCODE Trustee, a young global leader of the World Economic Forum and Senior Vice President at Mastercard, Kelly Buchanan. Kelly discusses her struggles and her path to becoming a woman in tech. Both shared the time they had after their YGL journey from Kakuma Refugee Camp. Kelly also talks about being a mother and working from home and ad...
2021-05-2847 min
iamtheCODE PodcastElevating Humanity | S4E5: In Conversation with Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr - How to Unleash Your Inner PowerLady Mariéme Jamme talks to Nigerian Born Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr, Founder of “She Roars”, a global community supporting women to unleash their inner power by speaking up about their truth and authentic self. She is a writer, storyteller, and movement builder who impacts global narrative based on her belief and championship of the Power of people to change the world. Chidiogo shared how her later mother inspired her to build communities and support women. Both discussed how mothers write the history of their children and how we also should learn the African concept of Ubuntu ( I am because we are...
2021-05-2144 min
iamtheCODE PodcastElevating Humanity |S4E4: In Conversation with Wadia Ait Hamza - How Young People Are Shaping HumanityLady Mariéme talks with Wadia Ait Hamza, Head of the World Economic Forum Shaper community, about how proud and privileged he is to lead a community of young people who are shaping the world. Wadia tells Lady Mariéme that “no one should be ashamed of their privilege but should be ashamed if they do not use that privilege for a collective purpose,” he also revealed how his father inspired him to be humble, collaborative, have integrity, and focused on changing the world. Wadia is committed to giving young people safe spaces, platforms, and opportunities to express themselves and be...
2021-05-1458 min
iamtheCODE PodcastElevating Humanity |S4E3: In Conversation with Lerato Mbele - The Power of Self-Discovering Through StillnessThis week’s episode on our Season 4 features Lerato Mbele. If you want to be inspired, then this episode is for you!
Lerato’s podcast is sure to give you the motivation you need to succeed, just as so many people in Lerato’s professional and personal life have inspired her. Lerato tells Lady Mariéme about her journey throughout her career, from an intern to the successful journalist and broadcaster she is today and how her family has encouraged her to achieve this by teaching her that if she sets her mind to something, she is more tha...
2021-05-0746 min
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iamtheCODE PodcastElevating Humanity |S4E2: In Conversation with Nazir Afzal OBE: Justice and EqualityThe new ‘Elevating Humanity’ series of our podcast continues this week with Lady Mariéme Jamme’s latest guest Nazir Azfal. Nazir talks to Lady Mariéme about the work he did as a UK prosecutor, including how he has helped change the law on forced marriage by creating a protection order that has saved 2800 lives to date. Nazir has received an OBE for his amazing work for justice and tells Lady Mariéme that “we are stronger as a community than we are as one”. Nazir also discusses his experiences of racism and the importance of teaching equality to the next g...
2021-04-3045 min
iamtheCODE PodcastElevating Humanity |S4E1: In Conversation with Paul Polman - Moral LeadershipLady Mariéme is joined by Paul Polman to kick off the new season and discuss their shared passion for the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which Paul played a role in developing. Paul has made such a positive impact throughout his career in supporting both people and the planet. His support and leadership contributed to the lives of 27,000 girls across the world through his work with iamtheCODE.
The former CEO of Unilever is now the co-founder of Imagine. Imagine is an organisation with strong links to the SDGs that encourages the private sector to step up and b...
2021-04-2349 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion SEASON FINALE | S3E18: In conversation with Evelyn Namara - Women in Stem and the Power of HealthLast episode of Season three features Ugandan Tech Entrepreneur Evelyn Namara. Lady Mariéme Jamme invited her mentee to share her incredible journey.
Evelyn is passionate about looking after your health and is an advocate of iamtheCODE’s work, which is why she is an iamtheCODE global ambassador. Lady Mariéme and Evelyn discuss the importance of STEM education and making sure the internet is accessible to everyone globally. Evelyn also tells Lady Mariéme about her company Vouch Digital which aims to provide transparency and prevent fraud and corruption.
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2021-04-0940 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E17: In conversation with Priya Shah - When Arts and Technology CollideEaster Special ✨🐰 - When Arts and Technology collide 🎨
Lady Mariéme’s guest on this week’s podcast is Priya Shah. Priya is an artist and talks to Lady Mariéme about her business Mia Kora (translated as ‘100 gold coins’) and her business’ initiative ‘Frame It or Wear It,’ which consists of Priya printing her artwork onto scarves. Priya was born and brought up in Kenya, and Kenya influences a lot of her work. Her Kenyan roots have also instilled a love of wildlife and conversation into Priya, which is why Mia Kora helps to raise vital funds for conservation c...
2021-04-0251 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E16: In Conversation with Nimco Ali - The Power of Authenticity and AcceptanceThe Power of Authenticity and Acceptance
(Warning: This podcast features a discussion of sensitive topics, including FGM, which may be upsetting for some listeners)
This week’s podcast features a candid conversation between our very own Lady Marieme Jamme and social activist Nimco Ali OBE. Lady Marieme met Nimco at a conference where Nimco was discussing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Nimco herself has experienced FGM and is now working tirelessly to put a stop to it. She is the co-founder and CEO of The Five Foundation. This non-profit organization aims to end FGM and provide fu...
2021-03-2651 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E15: In Conversation with Victoria Alonsoperez - The Power of InventionDuring this week's podcast, Lady Mariéme Jamme is joined by Victoria Alonsoperez, Entrepreneur and inventor of Chipsafer, a platform that has made a huge impact in her home country Uruguay by tracking and detecting anomalies in cattle behaviour to help farmers better manage and care for their livestock.
Victoria's innovative work has earnt her many accolades, and in 2013, she won the Best Young Inventor Award from the World Intellectual Property Organisation. Lady Mariéme met Victoria when she mentored her as a judge at the International Telecom Union Event in Thailand. Victoria presented her...
2021-03-1944 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E14: In Conversation with Adrian Lovett - The Power of the World Wide Web.Special Edition. The Power of the World Wide Web. The WEB is 32 years old today and on this occasion of global celebration, Lady Marieme Jamme is joined by Adrian Lovett, CEO of the World Wide Web Foundation, to discuss how we can continue to move the internet in a positive direction.
The aim of the World Wide Web Foundation is to build inclusion and get everyone connected to the internet, and Adrian talks about changing people’s mindsets in order to help achieve this goal. When the web was invited in 1989, Lady Marieme was 15 years old. She re...
2021-03-121h 00
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E13: In Conversation with Salim Amin - The Power of Understanding Our HistoryLady Marieme Jamme is joined by Salim Amin. Salim Amin is the chairman of Camerapix, which provides a wide range of media services. He is also the founder and chairman of the Mohamed Amin Foundation, which was launched in 1998 in memory of his late father, to provide African journalists with the tools and knowledge to tell stories to an international audience.
Salim is passionate for people to learn about his late father, Mohamed Amin’s work in journalism and the archive of his work which includes 3 million images and 10,000 hours worth of videos. Just like his father, Sa...
2021-03-0552 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E12: In Conversation with Dr. Ola Brown - The Power of Acceptable Health Care for AllLady Marieme Jamme is joined by Dr Olamide Brown, née Orekunrin.
She is a British-Nigerian medical doctor, healthcare entrepreneur, and founder of the Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Group and Director Greentree Investment Company. Both young global leaders met a few years ago at the World Economic Forum, where she shared her expertise on improving the African health system.
Ola was motivated to start the Flying Doctors after experiencing the loss of her sister under difficult circumstances and to improve medical services in Nigeria. She successfully established Flying Doctors in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2007. They discussed th...
2021-02-2643 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E11: In Conversation with Ada Osakwe - Nurturing the Power of FoodLady Marieme Jamme is joined by Ada Osakwe, Nigerian-born Business economist, entrepreneur, food lover, Founder, and CEO of Agrolay Ventures, to talk about the power of food, running a food business in Nigeria, nurturing and looking after our health through Food.
Food is powerful because it has a history and affects so many cultures.
Agrolay Ventures is an agribusiness investment company based in Nigeria, which invests in African agricultural food-related companies like iamtheFOOD.
Both spent time in Kakuma Refugee Camp as part of the World Economic Forum learning journey, where they shared moments...
2021-02-2046 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E10: In Conversation with Salah Goss - The Power of VisibilityThis International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Lady Marieme Jamme is joined in a rare conversation by Salah Goss, Senior Vice President, Humanitarian and Development from Mastercard, to discuss why financial inclusion matters to women and girls.
Salah shared her story and upbringing and revealed the most significant life lessons that she has learned from the African continent.
Lady Marieme is missing hugging and seeing our girls. Although they are doing very well, working on the UN Global Goals projects and having amazing mentors, she cannot wait to see them as soon as...
2021-02-1249 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E9: In Conversation with Susie Rodgers - The Power of Positive ImpactOur Rebuilding Inclusion series continues with Lady Marieme Jamme's guest Susannah Rodgers MBE, an accidental athlete and Disability and Inclusion Advocate. Susie has competed in two Paralympic Games at London 2012 and Rio 2016. They are both young global leaders of the World Economic Forum, but her story and strength inspired us to invite her on the Podcast.
Susie believes in the Power of positive impact, inclusion, and nurturing our soul.
We learnt a lot from Susie, and she will inspire you.
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2021-02-0548 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E8: In Conversation with Dave Duarte - The Power of Story-MakingLady Marieme is joined by South African communication strategist and story-maker Dave Duarte. The Founder at Treeshake, a company that uses digital media to drive action on issues ranging from protecting the oceans to marketing major campaigns worldwide.
His work is in the intersection of digital trends, marketing, and leadership. He has been running digital campaigns in over 50 countries that have reached over a billion people.
They discussed the power of story-making, creating impactful campaigns that can change lives, write, and make stories to inspire marginalised communities, so they are not left behind.
2021-01-2959 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E7: In conversation with Michael Bennett - How a pilgrimage helped me discover myself.Lady Mariéme is joined by Retired American NFL Defensive End, Super Bowl Champion, father of three girls, husband of Pele, Michael Bennett. They talk about fighting inequality in America, how he is coping with COVID and his pilgrimage to Senegal where he found his roots. Michael did a test on ancestry.com to find his origins. He visited Gorée Island (House of Slaves) on an emotional journey. He shared his thoughts on including black women into decision-making processes and what Kamala Harris wins means for America and more. Follow the iamtheCODE Show on all social media platforms.
2021-01-1538 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E6: In conversation with Saadia Zahidi - The Power of Meaningful CollaborationIn 2020, Lady Marieme Jamme, travelled to Kakuma Refugee Camp to launch the Reskilling Platform Report of the World Economic Forum with young refugee girls. In this episode, she conversed to Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director New Economies and Societies. They discussed how world leaders should collaborate for an inclusive world while building back better. They both met six years ago after Lady Marieme became a young global leader. Saadia is also an author, an economist and a highly respected individual who empowers women and girls, and led the WEF Gender Report.
2021-01-0839 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E5: In Conversation with Shelley Zalis - The Power of SynchronicityTo bring in power and positive thinking in 2021, CEO @mjamme and Shelley Zalis discussed the magic that can happen when our intentions are aligned and when we work together to achieve our goals.
As the CEO of Female Quotient, a female-owned business advancing equality in the workplace through the power of collaboration, she brings visibility to women, activates solutions for change, and creates metrics for accountability.
Shelley is just super amazing at connecting people and actually walking the walk.
She is always pushing boundaries and giving women a space to be seen as...
2021-01-0159 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E4: In Conversation with Kerensa Jennings - The Power of Hope and CreationCHRISTMAS SPECIAL.
In this episode, Lady Marieme speaks to Professor Kerensa Jennings, author of Seas of Snow, a thriller that we will take your breath away. She is also the BT Digital Impact Director. A pioneer in her field who has created and led unique projects to improve and develop the digital skills of people.
They discussed the power of hope and unlocking the potential of young people.
Merry Christmas to all of the iamtheCODE followers and listeners worldwide 💚🎄
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2020-12-2541 min
iamtheCODE PodcastA Letter to Resilient SoulsThis year has been incredibly difficult with the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The outbreak has left many of us feeling frightened, worried, and overwhelmed, and our staff, our support groups, our communities, and the girls of iamtheCODE are no different. Although it has been difficult, we are continuing to adapt to new ways of supporting young girls from marginalized communities and their emerging needs to ensure their wellbeing and education. Thanks to the many organizations and people who support our efforts at iamtheCODE.
2020-12-2115 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E3: In Conversation with Ella Robertson - The Power of InfluenceLady Marieme spoke to Ella Robertson, Managing Director at One young world, a fantastic organisation supporting young people worldwide.
They discussed the work of One Young World and how they identify, connect, and promote young leaders and giving them a global platform.
Ella is a prominent young leader and using her influence to give other young people a voice and a global platform.
2020-12-1136 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E2: In Conversation with Laura Ulloa González - The Power of ForgivenessLady Marieme spoke to Columbian activist and advocate of human rights, Laura Ulloa González. They discussed forgiveness, resilience, and trauma.
They were both nominated as Goalkeepers in 2017 by Unicef. Laura's story of how she has overcome many difficulties but thrives with challenges is truly incredible.
2020-12-0443 min
iamtheCODE PodcastBuilding Inclusion | S3E1: In Conversation with Rebecca Enonchong - The Art of Being YourselfWe are kicking off our iamtheCODE Podcast Season 3 with Tech Entrepreneur and CEO of Appstech Rebecca Enonchong.
She is from Cameroon and is best known for promoting technology in Africa, boosting investment, and supporting the excellent tech ecosystem of Africa, full of brilliant innovators. She opened up about her upbringing, the lesson she learnt from her prominent father, who was a lawyer in Cameroon. Lady Marieme asked Rebecca her view on racism in society, and how can one stay true to yourself and authentic in this competitive markets.
2020-11-2752 min
iamtheCODE PodcastReinventing Yourself | E13: In Conversation with Tolullah Oni: The Hidden Power of CuriosityIn the final episode of Season 2, Lady Marieme spoke to Tolullah Oni, a public health physician-scientist and urban epidemiologist and a young global leader from the World Economic Forum.
Oni won numerous awards. She is also an Honorary Associate Professor in Public Health at the University of Cape Town, where she leads the Research Initiative for Cities Health and Equity (RICHE).
Tolullah and Lady Marieme discussed the power of curiosity and how to get more girls into STEM subjects.
She aims to promote science and research as critical drivers of development in Africa...
2020-11-061h 04
iamtheCODE PodcastReinventing Yourself | E12: In Conversation with Felipe Resck: The Humble Journey to GratitudeIn this special episode, Lady Marieme spoke with Felipe Resk, IT Manager from Unilever in Sao Paulo, in Brazil, where they met a few years ago.
Felipe volunteered within the organisation, mobilised his colleagues, and demonstrated outstanding leadership in helping organise events and scale in Brazil.
Organisations can be blindsided and miss out on opportunities to be inclusive in their strategies and genuinely leave people behind; our guest took the opportunity to do good and be part of something bigger than himself. Lady Marieme is very proud of Felipe, whom she thinks found his journey...
2020-10-3041 min
iamtheCODE PodcastReinventing Yourself | E11: In Conversation with John McArthur: Building a Better World for AllOn this United Nations Week, Lady Marieme Jamme welcomes John Mcarthur, a senior adviser to the UN Foundation.
John is a senior fellow and director of the new Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution, which is launching today, October 21st. He serves as a member of the UNICEF Advisory Group. In 2018 he co-founded the "17 Rooms" initiative as a new approach to catalyzing action for the Sustainable Development Goals. He served as manager and then deputy director of the UN Millennium Project, where he supported leaders like Kofi Annan, then UN Secretary-general, and many more.
2020-10-211h 06
iamtheCODE PodcastReinventing Yourself | E10: In Conversation with Myriam Sidibe: Clarifying Your Purpose Through a Global MissionIn this Global Handwash Day 2020, Lady Marieme Jamme spoke to
Dr. Myriam Sidibe. She is one of the world's only people with a doctorate in public health focused on handwashing with soap.
She is one of the driving forces behind the creation of Global Handwashing Day, which recognises the need to raise awareness of handwashing with soap as a simple but lifesaving habit that can prevent disease.
Myriam worked at Unilever and wrote Her book "Brands on a Mission" which was released in May 2020. She is also a Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy...
2020-10-1541 min
iamtheCODE PodcastReinventing Yourself | E9: In Conversation with Alex Benay: Changing Systems For a Better WorldAlex Benay, former Chief Information Officer of Canada, joined Lady Marieme for a candid conversation about his journey.
They both sit on the World Wide Web Foundation board and are passionate about making digital policies inclusive.
Alex currently serves as a Partner with KPMG, leading the national digital transformation practice helping governments and Fortune 500 companies.
Lady Marieme said technology has no gender, no age, no class, no colour; we are building the world's most significant pipeline of technologists and are doing service to humanity by including the less fortunate.
Leaders like A...
2020-10-0949 min
iamtheCODE PodcastReinventing Yourself | E8: In Conversation with Lin Kobayashi: The Power of Paying it Forward and Planting Seeds of HopeThis week, Lady Marieme Jamme's guest is Japanese Lin Kobayashi School Founder and Chair of the Board UWC ISAK Japan.
After working for the United Nations, she dedicated her life to giving young people an opportunity through scholarship and education.
Kobayashi believes that educating a society's lower class is the most effective way to democratize and change a nation.
She said a leader does not necessarily have to be a politician or an entrepreneur. Lady Marieme and Lin are both young global leaders of the World Economic Forum and judges of th...
2020-10-0447 min
iamtheCODE PodcastReinventing Yourself | E7: In Conversation with Amina Mohammed: When Humanity and Leadership CollideIn this 75th Anniversary of the United Nations and 5th year since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals, Lady Marieme Jamme is joined by a special guest this week. Mama Amina Mohammed as she calls her. She is the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, a mother to all of us, an African sister, a friend, and a grandmother.
Jamme said that behind every title, there is a human being.
Both met and spent time together three years ago when Lady Marieme was nominated as a Unicef and Bill and Melinda Gates Goalkeeper in 2017...
2020-09-2333 min
iamtheCODE PodcastReinventing Yourself | E6: In Conversation with Racquel Moses: The Power of HumilityLady Marieme Jamme is joined this week by Racquel Moses, CEO of the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator.
Moses is from Trinidad and Tobago and has served in several executive-level positions at large multinational organisations and is a true Caribbean leader and woman in technology. Moses shares how she is finding her space as a leader while staying grounded and humbled.
Lady Marieme is impressed by her determination and willingness to give the Caribbeans visibility through tech and innovation and work on climate change issues.
2020-09-1849 min
iamtheCODE PodcastReinventing Yourself | E5: In Conversation with Muna AbuSulayman: The Power of GenerosityThis week, Queen of reinventions and an iconic Arab media personality. Muna AbuSulayman joins Lady Marieme Jamme in an empowering and inspirational episode. The pair discusses a variety of global topics and issues and use their life experiences to advise the iamtheCODE girls around the world. In 2007, Muna became the first woman from Saudi Arabia to be appointed by the United Nations Development Program as a Goodwill Ambassador. Muna AbuSulayman is named as one of the most influential Arabs, as well as, one of the most influential Muslims in the world due to a unique and diverse cross-functional work e...
2020-09-1149 min
iamtheCODE PodcastReinventing Yourself | E4: In Conversation with Ebony Beckwith: The Power of MentoringEbony Beckwith, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Salesforce, joins Lady Marieme Jamme on a unique and exclusive podcast conversation.
In this episode, both shared how a mentor-mentee relationship can be transformational for individuals and communities and support sustainable development.
Ebony was named one of the most influential women in Silicon Valley for her work in philanthropy and internationally in education and workforce development. Lady Marieme invited her to share her journey as a leader and asked her to advise our young girls growing up in the world's most challenging places.
2020-09-0428 min
iamtheCODE PodcastReinventing Yourself | E3: In Conversation with Dana Leong: The Healing Power of MusicDana Leong is a Japanese-Chinese American, two-time Grammy award-winning musician, UBS Global visionary, and Young Global Leader. He is a composer and a producer. He joined Senegalese Tech Entrepreneur Marieme Jamme for a candid conversation on the healing power of music.
His distinctive sound is an emotionally mesmerizing combination of electronic rhythms and uplifting traditional global tapestries.
In this episode, he shared his experience as a musician, his strategy during the lockdown, and how music heals our souls and helps us deal with trauma.
2020-08-2157 min
iamtheCODE PodcastReinventing Yourself | E2: In Conversation with Emmanuel Jal: Who Owns Your MindAward-Winning Musician Emmanuel Jal started his life as a child soldier in the war-torn region of Southern Sudan in the early 1980s.
Having not seen each other for over ten years, he caught up with Senegalese tech entrepreneur Lady Marieme Jamme and talked about his life and journey.
In this episode, he shares his story for social-emotional learning through art, business, and philanthropy. He offers experiences with music, healing, education, and healthy living - so that together he can create real, global awakening.
2020-08-1434 min
iamtheCODE PodcastReinventing Yourself | E1: In Conversation with Biola Alabi: The Power of StorytellingNigerian Award-winning filmmaker, Storyteller, TV Anchor and Entrepreneur Biola Alabi joined Marieme Jamme to open our NEW Reinventing Yourself series. Post-COVID 19, we will all need to reinvent ourselves and find new ways to connect, share, design and learn from each other.
In this episode, Biola shared her life under lockdown and called for more kindness and compassion in how we see ourselves as human beings. Biola is a storyteller and believes in the power of oral history.
You can listen to these new iamtheCODE Podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and the iamtheCODE website, plus a...
2020-08-0755 min
iamtheCODE PodcastResilient Souls Conversations | E12: In Conversation with Kanika Dewan: Discovering Our Resilience Through ArtFor this last episode of our Resilient Souls Conversations Season 1, Mariéme Jamme spoke with Indian Entrepreneur, Kanika Dewan. Kanika is a former investment banker and a campaigner against corruption. She has earned a place in the 'Guinness Book of World Records' for her fantastic design and artistry work. Kanika and Mariéme shared their passion for art and design. Against all the odds, she remains humble, engaged, and genuinely kind. She has been challenging social norms, looking after her family, and living her dream in building her "Sustainable Happiness" project.
2020-07-2940 min
iamtheCODE PodcastResilient Souls Conversations | E11: In Conversation with Shoukei Matsumoto (Part 2): The Power of SolitudeIn an enlightening and spiritual moment, Marieme Jamme converses with
Buddhist Monk Shoukei Matsumoto. In this episode, they talked about the power of solitude and how we can face our fear during this covid19.
Matsumoto taught us to understand that we come on this earth alone; we live alone and die alone. A great lesson to love and take care of ourselves.
2020-07-2435 min
iamtheCODE PodcastResilient Souls Conversations | E10: In Conversation with Soulaima Gourani: Female Leadership Through ResilienceThis week Podcast episode features Moroccan-born Danish tech entrepreneur Silicon Valley-based Soulaima Gourani. Through the many challenges she faced in her life, she became a fearless leader and a true connector. And she continues to push her limits.
She recently co-founded the “Women Reignite Inc,” a company helping women make better decisions in life.
Both Marieme and Soulaima are Young Global Leaders from the World Economic Forum. They spent time and got to know each other at Yale University through the World Economic Forum and attended a 21st-century leadership course. Soulaima is known for her Keynot...
2020-07-1753 min
iamtheCODE PodcastResilient Souls Conversations | E9: In Conversation with Yemi Babington-Ashaye: Embracing Our Fear Through ResilienceTo celebrate black excellence and support the #Blacklivesmatters movement, Senegalese Tech Entrepreneur Marieme Jamme converse with Nigerian Economist, President of United People Global, Yemi Babington-Ashaye. Former Head of the Global Shapers Community of the World Economic Forum, Yemi developed and executed a strategy to empower youth by building the Global Shapers Community to over 450 cities in 170+ countries and territories. A brilliant and grateful leader, someone who understands the power of uniting people, making connections, and building communities. He regularly collaborates with corporations, governments, non-profit organisations, and individual leaders. Throughout his career, he has advised the head of states and b...
2020-07-1253 min
iamtheCODE PodcastResilient Souls Conversations | E8: In Conversation with Nomzamo Mbatha: Accelerating Humanity with RefugeesIn this episode, Senegalese Tech Entrepreneur Marieme Jamme spoke to Nomzamo Mbatha, South African Award-winning Actress of the Paramount’s forthcoming Coming 2 America. She will co-star alongside Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, and Tracy Morgan in the sequel to the 1988 comedy classic. A UNHCR Goodwill ambassador, Nomzamo Mbatha, also represents global brands with a purpose and social mission. They both met at the UN, where they were both invited to speak alongside Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohamed.
Nomzamo shares her journey as an actress and as a humanitarian. She has got the desire to st...
2020-07-1051 min
iamtheCODE PodcastResilient Souls Conversations | E7: In Conversation with Adrian Monck: The Importance of Creating Safe Spaces for the VoicelessThis week Podcast episode features the first-ever conversation between Marieme Jamme and Adrian Monck from the World Economic Forum. They bonded when they both spent a week together on a learning journey in the Kakuma Refugee camp. Kakuma camp & Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement is home to nearly 200,000 refugees and asylum seekers. Adrian explains why he believes in the importance of creating safe spaces for the voiceless. He also provides an update on his personal life and how he finds peace and healing after overcoming many frustrations. He recognizes his privilege and power and loves to use his creativity and leadership...
2020-07-0651 min
iamtheCODE PodcastResilient Souls Conversations | E6: In Conversation with Oulimata Sarr: Building Coalition of the Willing During Covid19Marieme Jamme caught up with Oulimata Sarr from Senegal where they both came from but with a different childhood path.
She's currently leading Women Economic Empowerment issues in West Africa and Central Africa for UN women as their Regional Director.
Oulimata is a change agent in Africa. A well-loved and respected leader. She has shown leadership in gender space through pushing for policy change and calling for the "coalition of the willing". Sarr also talks about her upbringing, the opportunity she has to have a good education. As an African, she learnt to use her...
2020-07-0155 min
iamtheCODE PodcastResilient Souls Conversations | E5: Pride Month Special with Milly LacombeIn this special pride month episode, Marieme Jamme converses with the top, renowned Brazilian journalist, Milly Lacombe. She is well known for her straight-talking and writings. Lacombe thinks we need to cure people with love. She fights for discrimination against the LGBTQ community and all people who feel invisible. Being rejected for exploring her sexuality as a "lesbian" gives her the courage to stand up for others. Lacombe talks about courage, self-love, privilege, humanity, and tolerance. She shares what she believes in being privileged as a white person and how this can be used with responsibility for a good...
2020-06-2750 min
iamtheCODE PodcastResilient Souls Conversations | E4: In Conversation with Japanese Monk, Shoukei Matsumoto (Part 1): His Life as a MonkYoung Global Leader and Japanese Buddhist monk, Shoukei Matsumoto from the Komyoji temple in Tokyo, discuss his life as a monk to Marieme Jamme. He also talked about the meaning of life and how to find a purpose in these difficult times. He sees himself as an altruist. His book: "A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind" is published by Penguin Books Ltd. Shoukei recommends adopting Buddhist concepts and practices for a more peaceful and meaningful life during this #Coronavirus period.
2020-06-2114 min
iamtheCODE PodcastResilient Souls Conversations | E3: In Conversation with Ambarish Mitra- On Creativity and Staying Humble as an EntrepreneurTech Pioneer and Investor Ambarish Mitra is the guest of Marieme Jamme in this episode.
Mitra is one of the smartest, most creative, innovative thinkers in the tech industry. He is someone whose name is almost synonymous with Augmented Reality. His company Blippar is a leading and award-winning Augmented Reality company in the UK. He is also an investor and a highly spiritual and respected entrepreneur. Both discuss how passionate they are for the tech industry and the need to stay innovative, humble, creative but respect people who pave the way for us.
2020-06-0739 miniamtheCODE PodcastHonouring iamtheCODE Global VolunteersListen to a conversation hosted by Marieme Jamme, featuring Rachel Nishimura, one the iamtheCODE volunteer in Brazil. She was born and raised in Sao Paulo; she began working at the age of 11 years old.
Her grandfather came to Brazil from Japan in the second immigration ship, and her mother is the daughter of Brazilian native Indian. She also has Portuguese blood from her father who immigrated in Brazil.
We dedicated this podcast to all ll our incredible volunteers. The Custodian of local Wisdom. We have them all over the world. Thank you for supporting us.
2020-05-3021 min
iamtheCODE PodcastResilient Souls Conversations | E2: In Conversation with James Chau - Part 2 - On Covid-19, Life Lessons, and the Power of ResilienceMarieme's heart to heart conversation with James Chau, Young Global Leader, broadcaster, continues. James shared some of the most meaningful moments of his upbringing and the power of generosity. He also spoke candidly about his loving parents and how they taught him to be kind and compassionate. He talked about the need for more understanding and human society, especially during this pandemic period where millions are looking for positivity.
2020-05-2723 min
iamtheCODE PodcastResilient Souls Conversations | E2: In Conversation with James Chau - Part 1 - His Upbringing and the Power of GenerosityA heartwarming conversation between Mariéme Jamme and James Chau. Two Young Global Leaders from the World Economic Forum sharing love and the power of generosity. They have seen themselves in each other.
Mariéme shared how she felt about James kindness and generosity when they met for the first time. They discuss the Power of Generosity, his upbringing and their passion for justice for the voiceless. Chau is a renowned and well respected Media personality who is the Host of The China Current and the World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassador. He granted iamtheCODE the honour to di...
2020-05-1638 miniamtheCODE PodcastA Letter to Young Girls Living Under Lockdown and Covid-19Welcome to the iamtheCODE Podcast, hosted by Senegalese British Technologist Marieme Jamme.
What is happening to young girls during this lockdown and Covid-19 pandemic?
The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented event in modern history. On this episode, Jamme has written a moving letter to young girls living under Lockdown and Covid-19 during Mother's day. She empathises with young girls all around the world and community leaders.
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2020-05-1109 min
iamtheCODE PodcastResilient Souls Conversations | E1: In Conversation with Miwaza Jemimah: Transform Your Life Through ResilienceTo uplift our spirit during this pandemic period, Mariéme Jamme and Miwaza Jemimah discuss how to transform your life through resilience.
Marieme explore the powerful truth of resilience, wellbeing and share some of the resources she learnt during her life to help you stay focused and resilient.
Her guest Miwaza, started her company when she was 13 years old, never been to school, through, passion resilience and determination, she managed to create her business and now working for the world-leading companies in the world.
They travelled to Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, home of o...
2020-05-0223 miniamtheCODE Podcast"Refugee is Not Written on My Back"During the COVID 19 period - Award-Winning Senegalese technologist, climate activist and founder of iamthecode introduced the second episode of the iamtheCODE podcast featuring the amazing Kakuma Refugee Girls.
The Kakuma Refugee girls share their stories and their dreams in the episode; they mention that “Being a refugee is not written on their back”.
The girls are refugees from South Sudan and Kinshasa. They have had it very tough; however, they never cease to show resilience and optimism. This podcast is a great way to uplift your emotions during this Coronavirus lockdown.
Kakuma camp and K...
2020-04-2410 min
iamtheCODE PodcastWhen Coding and Well-being Collide in a Refugee CampThe start of the iamtheCODE podcasts starts in the heart of Kakuma Refugee camp in Kenya. In this episode, we learn how coding is linked to the well being of our girls in the camp. The podcast features the #iamKakuma girls.
2020-04-1607 min