What is success?

Ojimah - a 360 tourism solution app! Taking Africa to the world :)

We are in conversation with Mike Tavare (CEO and Founder of Ojimah) and Tamara Maqabangqa (Creative Director of Alaking Creatives and ambassador of Ojimah). Mike - takes us through his education and career journey having worked for large international hotel chains such as the Hotel Collection International which manages hotels such as Hilton, Accor etc. He works across continents and has worked as far as Brazil and as close as Zambia! Tamara majored in Philosophy and English and decided to jump into digital marketing. She is an e-commerce expert and defines herself as a serial entrepreneur! Mike has birthed an app called Ojimah - a Swahili word meaning - "Collective work and responsibility" a principle about working together to uplift your community! Putting Africa on the map for the rights reasons! The app is designed in such a manner that you can get all your hotel bookings, flight bookings, visa applications, travel guides and price comparisons. Visit the sight https://ojimah.com/ and follow them on social media to learn more :)

Resilience is key in all your endeavors_ Aaron Mdolo

Aaron Mdolo hails from Malawi, he is a BSc. Environmental Science and Technology graduate from the University of Malawi and a MSc. Epidemiology graduate from London Business School. His work used to focus on HIV research and has evolved to focusing on adolescent and young women and reproduction research. Mr Aaron has also stated that he is willing to assist young Africans needing assistance with UN job interviews. He is an entrepreneur as well, he is the Managing Director of Ngondongo Investments a construction block manufacturing business. He stresses the importance of resilience in all that you do, stay focused and hold on, things always fall into place. He also emphasizes the importance of integrity and being honest in your dealings. Lastly, quality products and networking are key in your journey as an entrepreneur.

Go for what you want! _Simanye Sam

We sit with Simanye Sam a versatile PhD in Chemistry candidate. He takes us through his journey as a chemical analyst and then the transition to academia. He worked at Johnson and Johnson and then moved to Aspen after which he saw it fit to go on and pursue academia. His PhD project is focusing on using clay and polymers to purify water and thereafter generate electricity from the purification process. Sam reminds us about the importance of networking in any form. DM the person you need help from and just tell them you are interested in the work they do and would like them to advise or mentor you! Talk to people in any situation - even at a funeral converse with people! The greatest lesson is that research before you embark on any leg of your life's journey and always go for what you want!

Reach the penthouse in your mind before you get to it physically!

We sit down with Raphael Ngarachu, who teaches about how being a brother has been one of his greatest blessings and about the Sunday evening wisdom sessions from his father which he loathed at the time, that have now played a big role in his journey! He reminds us that we are not human-doers but have lives to live and therefore when going into our careers we should be mindful of the decisions we make and remember to live! Hear him for yourself! He reminds us of an important lesson that validation should come from within and you should be confident enough in your convictions to knock on doors. He from a finance role is now an employee of Sony Music Africa... He followed the yearning in his heart to do what his heart desired... may you be enriched!

What is success?

Success as we all know it is defined by Google as "the accomplishment of an aim or purpose" however, according to society success is mostly defined as having money and subsequently power! Tatenda and I delve into what success means to us and what shapes our definition of success. There are so many successful but unsuccessful people out there! People who have achieved but have not really achieved the desires of their heart... listen in and share your thoughts with us via our socials :)