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With substantive experience in high-level leadership roles as a former Cabinet Minister of Defence and Foreign Affairs, diplomat and Senior counsel in Kenya, Ambassador Raychelle Omamo provides a platform for exceptional African women leaders to tell, share and store their riveting leadership stories and to reveal their encounters with power. The Power Panel Podcast is a product of Bird Song Africa Productions.
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Janah Ncube, the Global Deputy Executive Director of Crisis Action, is a courageous women’s rights crusader, governance specialist, and policy advisor. Her journey began in Zimbabwe, where her passion for justice and equality first took root. We explore her remarkable career, from her early days of advocacy to her influential role on the global sta…
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H.E. Zainab Bangura is the current Director General of the United Nations Office in Nairobi at the level of Under-Secretary-General. Rising from a modest background in Sierra Leone, Zainab became a corporate leader, a powerful political activist, a staunch advocate for women’s rights, and a Cabinet Minister. She is also among the few African women …
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Sicily Kariuki is a formidable force in Kenyan politics who climbed the ranks of public service to become a powerful Cabinet Minister. Her journey gives us an inside look at the dynamics of power, politics, and leadership within government institutions. Sicily's story is one of resilience, strategy, and the lessons learned at the helm of decision-m…
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Hon. Justice Meaza Ashenafi is the former Chief Justice of Ethiopia and a pioneer in the country’s women’s movement. As the founding Executive Director of the Ethiopia Women Lawyers Association and co-founder of ENAT, Ethiopia’s first women-focused bank, she has been a driving force for women’s rights and economic inclusion. Hon. Justice Meaza’s jo…
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H.E. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is one of Africa’s most respected biodiversity scientists and the first female president of Mauritius. Often referring to herself as an “accidental president,” Ameenah’s story is a fascinating mix of breaking barriers in both science and politics. Her unique experience offers powerful insights into what it takes to be a tra…
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Dr. Paula Kahumbu is one of Africa’s most acclaimed wildlife conservationists and the CEO of WildlifeDirect. Hailing from Kenya, her story is one of discovery, self-actualization, and an unwavering passion for wildlife conservation in Africa, driven by Africans and for Africans. Producer: Melissa Mbugua Sound Engineer: Tevin Sudi Researcher: Peggy …
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Bogolo Kenewendo made history as a Cabinet Minister in Botswana by the age of 30. Before that, she was already making waves as a Member of Parliament. Now, still in her 30s, Bogolo is an economist and young dynamic leader on the global stage, tackling urgent challenges like climate change and economic recovery. What’s behind her meteoric rise? And …
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All over Africa, women leaders are making a difference. We are deploying power and transforming our societies. Yet, how do we lead? What are the challenges to our power? What price do we pay? Join me, Amb. Raychelle Omamo on The Power Panel Podcast as we unpack the journeys of exceptional African women leaders. Trailer theme music: Rowneypeters / A…
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Howard Hiton, a licensed professional counselor specializing in boys' issues, advises parents on what sons need and want由The Oregonian
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The key to talking to your kid about sex is just that -- talking由The Oregonian
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Tips for helping your young daughter deal with mean girls由The Oregonian
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Got a picky eater at home? Avoid the dinnertime battles and don't bribe your picky eater to eat well由The Oregonian
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Welcome to Omamas' first podcast, where we spotlight topics that matter to parents. Each month the Omamacast will offer practical tips to help you make decisions that are best for your family. Our first podcast focuses on sleep and how...由The Oregonian
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