The Power Panel Podcast with Amb. Raychelle Omamo

The Power Panel Podcast: 1 Year Anniversary Special!

In this first anniversary special, the tables turn! For the very first time, Ambassador Raychelle Omamo takes the guest seat to reflect on her journey behind the mic. In this deeply personal and insightful conversation with Joy Chelagat, Ambassador Omamo shares how the Power Panel began, what inspired her to create a space for African women leaders, and what she has learned after a year of powerful storytelling and dialogue. This anniversary episode is not just a celebration of the podcast’s growth; it’s a celebration of authenticity, mentorship, and the courage to tell untold stories. Join us as we celebrate a year of amplifying African women’s leadership, one story, one episode, and one powerful voice at a time.

Celebrating One Year of Powerful Conversations

One year of bold conversations, shared wisdom, and powerful voices. 💬 Join us as we celebrate the Power Panel Podcast’s 1st Anniversary, premiering November 4th!

Sn 2 Ep 11: Creative Power ft. Thayù Kilili

In this episode, Ambassador Raychelle Omamo sits down with Thayù Kilili, multidisciplinary artist, writer, and founder of Creatives Garage, for an inspiring conversation on creative leadership, equality, and the courage to disrupt through art. Thayù shares how she channels her quiet demeanor into powerful creative expression, why she believes “art must disturb,” and how her mantra “looking at everyone as equals” shapes her approach to leadership and collaboration. Discover how she built one of East Africa’s most influential creative spaces from scratch, why she believes in “failing forward,” and how she’s preparing Africa’s youth for an AI-driven future through innovation and access. Power Quote: “We don't like what is happening in society and so we must change it, and we're going to change it with our art.” - Thayù Kilili. Tune in to explore the intersection of creativity, social justice, and purpose — and how defiance can be a force for transformation. Subscribe to The Power Panel Podcast for more conversations on women, leadership, and impact. #ThePowerPanel [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thepowerpanel] #ThayùKilili [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thay%C3%B9kilili] #CreativesGarage [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/creativesgarage] #Leadership [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/leadership] #AfricanCreatives [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/africancreatives] #Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast] #WomenInLeadership [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womeninleadership] #ArtAsActivism [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artasactivism] #QuietPower [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/quietpower] Music Credits Pond5: Powerful Orchestral Uplifting Love All Night Afrobeat Festival Beat Afrobeat Theme V1 A Night to Remember Afrobeat   Epidemic Sounds: Weathered Eyes - Alec Slayne

Sn 2 Ep 10: Collaborative Leadership ft Pauline Irungu

In this inspiring episode of The Power Panel Podcast, Ambassador Raychelle Omamo sits down with Pauline Irungu, a leading public health policy advocate and current Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Accord for a Healthier World & Sub-Saharan Africa, Pfizer. Pauline’s journey from rural Kenya to global leadership in health policy is a masterclass in tenacity, collaboration, and quiet influence. She shares how lessons from her grandmother, a Mau Mau treasurer, and her parents’ integrity have shaped her purpose-driven approach to leadership and service. Discover how Pauline’s collaborative leadership style helped shape Kenya’s HIV/AIDS, child & maternal health policies, advance global maternal, newborn and reproductive health, advance health equity, and amplify African voices in international policy spaces. 💬 “Power in my sense is the ability to influence and create impact.” – Pauline Irungu

Power Mantras

In this special reflections episode, we bring together the most powerful mantras shared by our incredible guests — words of wisdom, resilience, and leadership that will stay with you long after the conversation ends. Whether you’re seeking motivation, leadership insights, or a reminder of your own inner strength, these mantras are here to guide you.