Episode 15 : Juggling Dream and Diapers - Norah Magero

Episode 27 : Dr. Zippy Okoth - From PhD to Foolish 40s, The Glow-Up Story

Zeddy sits down with Dr. Zippy Okoth, Kenya’s first to earn a PhD in Theatre Arts, award-winning filmmaker, gender consultant and unapologetic storyteller who has turned heartbreak into healing and art into activism. From a mattress-only restart to sold-out one-woman shows, from the silence of divorce to the spotlight of red carpets, this is not just an interview. It is a masterclass in resilience, laughter and rewriting your own narrative. In this episode, we unpack: ☀️The “mattress only” moment and what freedom really costs. 💡Why African women must learn to laugh through pain. ☀️The “Foolish 40s” and the beauty of loving again, loudly. 💡How theatre heals wounds therapy can’t always reach. ☀️What it means to rebuild a life, not for validation, but for joy. 💬 “We are not selling theatre, we are selling an experience.” – Dr. Zippy Okoth 🔥 This conversation is part of The Power Dialogue Africa, a platform spotlighting Africa’s boldest thinkers, doers, and dreamers from grassroots innovators to government officials to continental icons. We share powerful, practical blueprints of resilience, wellness and strategic growth, bringing Africa’s excellence, wisdom, and power closer to you, one authentic story, one remarkable place, one honest conversation at a time. 🔔

Episode 20 : Outsmarting KRA?

Most people ruin their taxes before they even start earning. Until you lock this down, clearly, early and consistently, you’re setting yourself up to pay the price later. Today I’m joined by CPA Fiona Witaba, a powerful voice who has made tax knowledge accessible.

Episode 17 : US-China Trade War : What It Means For Kenya & You

The global economy is shifting and Kenya is not immune. From textiles to tech, from lemons to logistics, the US-China trade war is reshaping opportunities and threats for Kenyan workers, entrepreneurs, and investors. In this conversation, we break it down: 🗯️ How de-globalization is already impacting jobs and businesses in Kenya 💭 Where new opportunities are emerging for Kenyan hustlers and entrepreneurs 💬Why quick wealth myths are holding many Kenyans back — and what real success looks like 💭How you can position yourself for the new economic realities This isn’t just global news — it’s a personal call to adapt, grow and lead in a changing world. Don't just watch the world change. Be part of it! #ThePowerDialogueAfrica #MyAfricanStory

Episode 16: Pauline Shegu - Guns in My Face, Fire in My Belly

Hi Power Tribe, in this power episode, Pauline Shegu shares a life-altering moment that shaped her destiny. Seven months pregnant. Blocked on a lonely Nairobi road by armed carjackers. Faced with the ultimate choice: fear or fight. Pauline chose to fight — and live. From that night on, she vowed to never feel powerless again. Her love for fast, powerful cars, and eventually rallying, was born from survival itself. This is not just a story about racing. It’s about courage. Transformation. Purpose. It’s about a woman who turned trauma into triumph, and who races today not just to win — but to honor the life she fought to protect. 🔥 If you've ever faced fear, felt powerless, or doubted your own strength — Pauline’s journey will show you what happens when you bet on yourself.

Episode 15 : Juggling Dream and Diapers - Norah Magero

On the surface, most career women often seem to have it all together, successful, confident and thriving. But behind the scenes, there is most often a different reality, one filled with struggles that are rarely spoken about. In the second episode of The Power Dialogue Africa, I sit down with Norah Magero, the first Kenyan and second woman globally to win Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation from the Royal Academy of Engineering, TED Fellow, Top 40 Under 40 Women in Kenya, member of UN Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition, RES4Africa Foundation board member and youth task force contributor and entrepreneur, who has successfully carved out her space in a male-dominated field. We unpacked: ☀️ How her childhood curiosity and love for problem-solving led her to mechanical engineering. 💡Defining moments that shaped how she shows up. 💭 Her “power” in creating lasting impact while uplifting communities. 🎙️The real unfiltered journey of success, the setbacks, the sacrifice and the resilience it takes to break barriers. 💬 Developing Kenya's first locally made solar-powered IoT refrigerator 🗯️The challenges of funding for entrepreneurs and navigating these hurdles while driving impactful projects. This is for every woman who’s ever felt unseen and for anyone who’s ever wondered what it really takes to make it. Welcome to a candid Season II! Don't forget to subscribe, follow, comment and share wherever you get your podcast and shows. #powerdialogueafrica #empoweringyou #africanexcellence