Hypewomen

Mandy Sanghera is an award-winning philanthropist and global campaigner often referred to as a global catalyst. As well as being an international human rights activist, motivational and TEDx speaker from the UK, Mandy has traveled all over the world, empowering and motivating others. With over three decades of experience, Mandy is an expert in various development-related fields. She has been driving innovation, building strategic partnerships, promoting advocacy, and programming in the areas of human rights, gender equality, accountability, migration and social justice globally Mandy has helped hundreds of individuals and now reaches thousands through social media and her generous amount of worldwide TV appearances and public speaking engagements. She has spoken at the US House of Representatives three times and is a regular at the World Economic Forum. She uses such platforms to raise awareness of global issues affecting women, children, and refugees. She has recently supported refugees from Ukraine, Sudan, Syria, and Iraq. Mandy has been involved in evacuating 398 Afghan refugees from Afghanistan with a team of women activists. Mandy has supported victims of human trafficking and has been involved in supporting the UK government with complex modern slavery cases. Mandy has been one of the leads on vulnerable adults and forced marriages. She was involved in writing the guidelines on disability and honor-based violence for the Forced Marriages Unit. Inspired by the outcomes of the Beijing Conference in 1995, Mandy is a feminist and has been advocating for gender equality and girls’/women’s empowerment throughout her career. She has worked on programs to strengthen women’s political participation in local governance and economic empowerment globally. Mandy has worked on gender mainstreaming and action to end violence against women and children globally , promoting cross-regional programmatic collaboration. She advises government officials, local authorities, and providers on disability equality, participation, inclusion, and rights issues, as well as harmful practices and gender equality. Mandy has been involved in research and campaigning programs. She has led several projects with leading charities addressing cultural barriers, stereotypes, misconceptions, barriers, safeguarding, abuse, mentoring, participation, and rights as a global change maker. Advocating for human rights and gender equality, she works with grassroots projects that help women and girls achieve their individual and collective potential, realize aspirations, and have an equal voice in communities worldwide. Mandy has been a global voice tackling unconscious bias in tech and A I. Mandy has spoken at some of the world's biggest tech summits, such as GITEX, CogX, Women of Silicon Valley Roundabout, and Teens In AI Data+AI summit, and she is speaking in Italy at We Make Future MEETICTBahrain. Mandy has been involved in empowering the next generation to get involved in AI. She has had representatives from over 140 countries at her hackathons regarding AI for social good. She comes up with challenges and ideas. Mandy has supported organizations and individuals to explore NFTs. Last year, she used art from refugees in Afghanistan to raise funds for them. Mandy is a global ambassador for ethics in AI and Tech. Support the show

​Nonhle Beryl is a South African born, German based singer and songwriter. With a vocal range that spans four octaves and a distinctive tone and timbre. Her unique singing style, her vocal flexibility, and also an openness and understanding of different cultures sets her apart and keeps her delivering excellent performances repeatedly. After completing her studies in the Performing Arts at both The New York Film Academy and the Tswhane University of Technology, Nonhle has built up an impressive resumé over the last decade. She's starred in musical productions such as Disney's The Lion King, Hairspray, and Hair, just to name a few. She was also a contestant on The Voice of Germany and on the premiere season of The X Factor South Africa. ​Having performed in Switzerland, Holland, Italy, France, Russia, Egypt, and in addition to top German venues, Nonhle created NB Entertainment to cater to her ever growing private and corporate clientele in Germany, across Europe and beyond. Support the show

This episode is a sermon to myself. Maybe it is for you too. Have you ever felt anxious about the future? Then maybe you need to enjoy where you are instead of always wondering where you're going. How to say yes to new and uncomfortable things, that could enable your growth! Support the show

Adrianne C. Smith is the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at FleishmanHillard, one of the world’s leading communications and marketing agencies. She helps drive the organization’s mission to become the most inclusive agency in the world. Adrianne is also the Founder and Visionary of the Can: Diversity Collective, a nonprofit created to give access and exposure to young adults of color and underrepresented communities to global thought leadership conferences in communications, advertising, marketing, creativity, economics, innovation and technology. In 2018, she launched a program where rising stars in the advertising and creative industry got the opportunity to attend and participate in the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. In 2019, Adrianne launched the first-ever DE&I activation at Cannes called “Inkwell Beach,” named as a tribute to the historic beach in Martha’s Vineyard, which was a place of solace for Black people during segregation. By 2023, what started six years ago – as a small group of young professionals has grown into a cohort of more than two dozen young people from five continents. In 2023, Adrianne was named ADCOLOR’s DEI Executive of the Year. She joins on Hypewomen Podcast to talk about her mission and how she inspires inclusion. Support the show

How they started: Damla Hasenclever talks about web development and how she started her business in Germany. Damla Hasenclever is the founder of Social Influence. With over a decade of marketing experience and a deep understanding of digital marketing, she’s refined her skills in leveraging web design and development to create positive change for creative entrepreneurs and service businesses. She specializes in crafting on-brand, mobile optimized and SEO friendly WordPress websites that align with your brand. Having lived in several countries, including Qatar, the UK, and Turkey, she is now based in Hamburg, Germany, where she collaborates with entrepreneurs from around the world. She shared tips on SEO, and how to get your website to rank on Google. She revealed what her most fearless moment was.. Support the show

In this episode we discuss: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Ai4AGeW3FEV316RUcBjNe?si=t-bQTj23TPGsBZGgdxkKZgLeymah Roberta Gbowee, peace and women's activist, Nobel peace prize winner and author of the book, Support the show

My year in review: I look back at my 2023 and discover how I navigated my fears, failures and took steps towards my new passions. If you have some experiences to share please reach out to me and share, would love to hear about your year in review. Here are some episodes I referenced https://thehypewomen.com/kave-bulambo-empowering-underrepresented-groups-in-germanys-tech-industry Support the show

We introduce a new segment called: How they started...where I feature entrepreneurs and their businesses and explore the WHY behind their journey. It's like discovering the reason why your favourite song was written, how many times they were rejected by radio stations before it became a hit. Entrepreneurs also have layered stories on how their brand came into being, some stories are inspiring, some are just well pragmatic. - like it just makes sense that was the next step to take. I feature the hardworking, super smart founder of the online tech publication: Recharged. Nafisa Akabor, tech and EV car journalist - shares how this idea came about after her retrenchment from the Mail and Gaurdian. While most people would be stuck feeling a sense of rejection. Nafisa saw it as redirection. In some ways it was almost instinctive that the next step for her would be to not only start her own publication, but to also monetize it. Nafisa is also a Car Awards judge, where she is honored for her opinion and insights on the EV Category. Support the show

Born from the personal experiences of both founders, Kseniia Teslenko and Meri Khazaradze who faced the adversities of the war in Ukraine. They were determined to help refugees in Berlin who were suffering from PTSD, and couldn't get access to mental health therapy so they turned to machine learning and created a mental health chat bot. Is it safe? Is it secure? What about cultural sensitivities? Kseniia and Meri take us on their start up journey, a road riddled with many hurdles but their triumphant spirit has a strong message: Where there is a will, there's a way. mexb.ai is a powerhouse driven by four remarkable women, each a master of her domain. With robust expertise, they bring not only knowledge but also passion, dedication, and an unparalleled spirit of collaboration. Support the show

Novelist and presenter: Kate Mueser talks to us about he debut novel, The Girl with Twenty Fingers. We discuss her book, her process and how she got this done while pregnant with twins. Kate Mueser was going to become a concert pianist, but instead became a bilingual storyteller with a penchant for music. She spent over a decade working for German broadcaster Deutsche Welle, where she reported and presented an award-winning documentary feature on the future of the book and hosted a TV show on German pop music, a web video series, and a youth radio show. Kate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance from Indiana University and a Masters Degree in Modern European Studies from Columbia University. A California native, she has spent nearly her entire adult life in Germany, with brief interruptions in New York City and Las Vegas. The Girl with Twenty Fingers, her debut novel, was largely written while she was pregnant with her twins, during her toddler’s naps. Her reviews read as follows: ''This engrossing novel is a multi-layered tale of love, loss, and the intricacies that come along with each, The Girl with Twenty Fingers follows a woman who finds her way back to music and herself through the unlikeliest of friendships. Filled with wonderfully flawed characters and lyrical prose, Mueser’s debut is sure to delight the senses. A must read for fans who love stories about secrets, family and second chances. '' Kerry Lonsdale Wall Street Journal, Washington Post & Amazon Charts Bestselling Author "In Kate Mueser's Munich, strangers become friends, Mozart brings distant generations together, and piano duets underscore the doubts and hopes of asymmetrical human history. ... But who in the story gives and who receives the greatest gift?" Virginia Euwer Wolff National Book Award-winning author of The Mozart Season Support the show

If you struggle with negativity bias, where you focus on all the bad stuff that happens to you then you want to listen to this episode. All the greats, - singers and sport stars have doubled down on this mindset hack of overcoming their self-doubt by stepping into their next level selves. Inspired by the book: The Alter-Ego Effect:The Power of Secret Identities to transform your life by Todd Herman Support the show

Jutta Horstmann is an entrepreneur, founder, a leader who thrives at mentoring - scaling organizations, driving change, nurturing culture. A feminist who is passionate about sustainability and an advocate for free software - she has 25 years of experience in the IT sector. After holding various engineering roles, Jutta founded her own software development & consulting company Data in Transit in 2006 and grew it successfully over a decade. Later, 5 years at eyeo saw her in various roles, including COO, CTO and Managing Director. She led the company until the end of 2022, scaling it from 100 to 250 employees. But today she's going to share some of her insights into what will it take for a feminist transformation in the workplace. Support the show

Mona Algner holds two bachelor's degrees in Business Management and Psychology, along with a master's degree in Psychology. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD with a focus on identifying the internal and systemic barriers that prevent women from accessing leadership positions. Moreover, she aims to explore the factors that can empower and enable women in professional leadership roles. Additionally, Mona is a certified Systemic Coach, which enriches her research and work in this field. She is passionate about driving positive change in workplaces and fostering gender equality by promoting evidence-based management practices. During her free time, Mona enjoys exploring nature through hiking or chasing the perfect espresso. We spoke about the persistent issue of gender bias in the workplace, particularly in relation to women in leadership positions. We delve into the complexities of gender bias and discrimination in the workplace, exploring the various forms it takes and the ways in which it intersects with other identities. You may have heard of the glass ceiling, but have you heard of the glass cliff? Plus we shed some light on the Queen B syndrome, no not Beyonce, but the peculiar nature of the female boss holed up in a masculine work culture. Support the show

A life update on what's been happening in the summer. We had loads of ice-cream and we watched the Barbie movie. I cried. Listen to the episode to find out why. Who cries at a Barbie movie? Support the show

Karolina Decker, is a long-standing financial expert, entrepreneur, mother and, as co-founder of finmarie, Mind the Gap e.V. and Schulgold, she is particularly committed to financial education for women and students. After earning two master's degrees in business, Karolina initially began a 10-year career as an executive in international banks, working with projects in asset and wealth management and compliance. She became one of the few female traders. Early on, Karolina realized that women have a different approach to their wealth accumulation, ask different questions, have different needs and goals. Far too few women take an active approach to their financial situation and future. Karolina has been involved in financial education since 2017 with her non-profit organization 'Mind The Gap' and in 2018 with finmarie. She is considered one of the pioneers in this field. Support the show

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Named as a finalist by the Impact of Diversity Awards 2021 in the category of most influential women in the Diversity and Inclusion Space in Germany, Kave Bulambo is a trailblazing pioneer on a mission to challenge the status quo around women and underrepresented groups. Kave has built an extraordinary career in Talent Acquisition and has worked with some of the most innovative organisations in the technology industry. This experience coupled with her personal journey led her to establish and build enterprises and communities of empowerment. She is the visionary behind BlackinTechBerlin the first community of people of African descent in Tech in Berlin. Next to that she launched TalentDiverse to connect both Women and BIPOC talent to excellent career opportunities in Tech. Support the show

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Sanjeev Singh has over 40 years of experience in film acquisition and distribution in South Africa. As Head of Acquisition and Distribution of Videovision Entertainment, Sanjeev has acquired films across genres for distribution. These range from small independent documentaries, Foreign Language and Arthouse films to multi-million dollar blockbuster films. Recent acquisitions include Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet, Wolf Totem, The Little Prince, I Am Woman, and Oscar Nominee, Les Miserables. Sanjeev has executive produced a number of motion pictures made under the banner of Videovision Entertainment, among which are Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, Kite, More Than Just A Game, the Oscar Nominated Yesterday, Red Dust, Barack Obama: People’s President and more. He was also associate producer on Bravo Two Zero, Sarafina! and Cry, The Beloved Country and Co-Producer on the hit SA Television Series, Imbewu: The Seed and House of Zwide. In 2020 he was appointed as an Executive Committee member and Vice Chair of the Independent Producers Organization of South Africa. Support the show

Dubai based content creator, entrepreneur and TV presenter, and host of US based travel show, Great Getaways, has been awarded ‘Best International Program’ at the Taste Awards in Los Angeles. Marty, who is based in Dubai for over 12 years, joined the Allen Media Group in early 2022 as the host of Great Getaways and Pets.TV; channels that focus on travel, lifestyle and wildlife around the world. An avid traveler and destination curator, Zahirah focused much of her content for the show in the first year in and around the continent of Africa, with plans to expand to the Middle East in upcoming weeks. Over the last few years, Zahirah has worked with many leading travel and tourism stakeholders from airlines to global hotel groups, and luxury mobility partners. Having visited many incredible destinations, this year sees the launch of Zahirah’s group tours, where she will host small groups of enthusiastic travelers around some of her favorite locations in the world, including her home city of Dubai. When she isn’t traveling or creating destination content, Zahirah draws on her PR and marketing background, as well as her unique training skills to host corporate training sessions, panel discussions around travel and destination marketing, and speaks at leading global events. This year she was the keynote speaker at Africa’s first influencer conference held in Johannesburg, and was invited to speak at the Global Marketing Summit. Zahirah has worked with leading travel brands such as Visit Dubai, One and Only Hotels, Fairmont Hotels, Four Seasons, Audi and many more. Support the show