I Have No Idea What I'm Doing

*Fill out the podcast survey: https://forms.gle/T4368EFxqMrDhJND7* This week, Paula speaks with Nancie Mwai, a powerhouse Kenyan content creator who is making moves in fashion retail and design. Her boutique, New Level, has been years in the making, combining Nancie’s unmatched eye for style and trends alongside her acute business acumen. Nancie talks about the risks she has taken and lessons learned to build a business she loves. This interview was recorded in October 2019. *Fill out the podcast survey: https://forms.gle/T4368EFxqMrDhJND7* In this episode, she also talk about: As mentioned in this episode: https://centonomy.com/about/the-centonomy-entrepreneur-2/ Connect with Nancie Mwai and New Level New Level https://www.instagram.com/shopnewlevel/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/shopnewlevel/https://shopnewlevel.com/contact-us/ Nancie Mwai https://twitter.com/nanciemwaihttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA6flImISMUVXNwAOY2RvLA Connect with me (Paula) Email Paula your interest about the podcasting course for women entrepreneurs: info@kali.media https://twitter.com/kalibawsehttps://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2

This month on the Money Matters episode, we are talking about what happens when you actively work on your personal finance and financial literacy. For the last 8 month, host Paula Rogo, has been doing just that and she’ll be sharing some lessons and insights from her experiences. Fill out the podcast survey: https://forms.gle/T4368EFxqMrDhJND7 In this episode, she also talk about: As mentioned in this episode: https://bit.ly/podstfromscratch Fill out the podcast survey: https://forms.gle/T4368EFxqMrDhJN Connect with me (Paula) https://twitter.com/kalibawsehttps://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2

This week, Paula speaks with Tahira Nizari, the co-founder of Kazi Yetu. Meaning "our work" in Kiswahili, Kazi Yet is a social enterprise agribusiness that aims to keep all of the value chain processes of locally-grown products in Tanzania. Kazi Yetu’s first product is the Tanzania Tea Collective, a blend of teas grown, harvested, flavored, packaged and branded in Tanzania. This is not an easy feat when majority of the tea grown in Tanzania leaves the country soon after it has been harvested. In this episode, we also talk about: As mentioned in this episode: Connect with Tahira and Kazi Yetu Instagram: @tanzania_tea_collection Twitter: @TanzaniaTea Facebook: @kaziyetu.tz Insta: @tahira_nizmann Twitter: @t_nizari

What does it look like when you are just starting your business? It’s rare to hear women still early in the process of entrepreneurship share their wins and challenges. That’s why this week, I’m excited to speak with Susan Njoroge of Sip Trip, a drinks-delivery service here in Nairobi, Kenya. I talked to Susan just weeks into starting Sip Trip, which she launched right in the middle of the stay-at-home quarantine in Kenya. But as you’ll see in this interview, Sip Trip was also the result of an extremely agile pivot by Susan and her family. In this episode, we also talk about: Order your next alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from Sip Trip: https://www.siptripke.com/ As mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/jiweketavern/ Connect with Susan and Sip Trip Connect with me (Paula) https://twitter.com/kalibawsehttps://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2

This week, Paula is celebrating her birthday! She is keeping this episode short and sweet so she can enjoy some much deserved time off. But that doesn’t mean she won’t leave you with a little something to take away with you. Want to send Paula well wishes? You can connect with her on the following platforms: Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2 This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media

This week on the podcast, Paula interviews Lulu Kitololo, a graphic artist and designer who runs the Nairobi-based Lulu Kitololo Studio. The studio designs stationery/lifestyle products, murals, branding and publications that showcase Lulu’s unique hand-drawn illustrative style. Plus her Afri-Love brand includes a blog, a twice-annual festival and the Afri-Love women community. It is in building this community for African women who are creative that Lulu has been able to connect and serve her target audience in intimate ways — all of which benefit her business. Lulu offers smart and insightful advice on building a community that works for you and your business. This is a two-part interview as Paula first spoke to Lulu in September 2019 then again a year later in September 2020. In this episode, we also talk about: And more *** As mentioned in this episode: Connect with Lulu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lulukitololo/ website: www.lulukitololo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afrilovewomen Connect with me (Paula) Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2 This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media

This month on the Money Matters episode: we are talking about the importance of your Money Mindset. I am joined by business coach, Danielle Anderson of the Nairobi-based Step & Stone — a company that show you how to make a living doing what you love. A former JP Morgan employee in London, Danielle found a home and work that she loved when she moved to Kenya three years ago. Her recent reflections on her own money goals and mindset, plus her background in business coaching, makes her the perfect guest for this episode. In this episode, we also talk about: As mentioned in this episode: Join Danielle for her workshop: From the Ground Up: A Live Workshop for Business Owners to Get More Customers Sign up: https://stepandstone.co.uk/from-the-ground-up-workshop/ Webinar replay: The Five Most Common Pitfalls That Are Preventing You From Launching You Podcast (plus strategies on how to overcome them). Watch it: https://bit.ly/podsnbowebinar Upcoming course: Podcast From Scratch, an 8-week podcasting course for women. Join us: https://bit.ly/podstfromscratch https://stepandstone.co.uk/http://www.afri-love.com/2019/01/afri-love-connection-club/https://stepandstone.co.uk/money-mattershttp://www.lulukitololo.com/https://www.mominbalance.com/kenya/en/trainers/olivia-munoru_598/https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/090715/how-inflation-affects-your-cash-savings.asphttps://www.thebalance.com/how-your-interest-rate-affects-your-debt-payoff-960843#:~:text=Interest%20rates%20are%20a%20big,you're%20repaying%20your%20debt.&text=The%20higher%20your%20interest%20rate,goes%20toward%20the%20finance%20charge Book of the Month: Clever Girl Finance: Ditch debt, save money and build real wealth by Bola Sokunbi https://www.amazon.com/Clever-Girl-Finance-Ditch-wealth/dp/1119580838 Connect with Danielle https://stepandstone.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/_stepandsone/ https://twitter.com/stepandstonehttps://www.facebook.com/stepandstone/ Connect with me (Paula) info@kali.mediahttps://twitter.com/kalibawsehttps://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/

This week, Paula shares her podcasting journey thus far — hoping to inspire future podcasters that they can do it too! “I am constantly approached with questions about how I started my podcast and the mechanics behind it. This episode is for those of you who want to do it, but have doubt. There is something quite entrepreneurial about starting your podcast. Hopefully, my story helps.” In this episode, we also talk about: Paula is teaching a free webinar: The Five Most Common Pitfalls Preventing You From Launching Your Podcast (plus strategies on how to overcome them) Sign up for the webinar here: https://podcastfromscratch.groovepages.com/home/webinar *** As mentioned in this episode: http://kali.media/https://www.africapodcastfestival.com/https://www.halimagikandi.com/https://www.aqstudios.fm/https://www.mojokenyaproductions.com/https://www.instagram.com/jopeebeat/ Connect with me (Paula) https://twitter.com/kalibawsehttps://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/ This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media

In the new episode, Social media strategist Olivia Ambani breaks down the ups and downs of building your brand on social media. She answers all your questions about using it efficiently-- and how to grow it. Olivia has worked behind the social media strategies of some Kenya’s favorite brands, but she has also taken herself on as a client! She recently released her debut solo album, “The Awakening” and she takes us through the social media strategy she used on herself that eventually had her being retweeted and shared by Mr Eazi (Yes, there was a plan!) In this episode, we also talk about: *The song played in this episode is Olivia Ambani’s “Better Than Just Fine” with permission.* As mentioned in this episode: Upcoming Webinar: The Five Most Common Pitfalls That Are Preventing You From Launching You Podcast (plus strategies on how to overcome them) Sign up here: https://podcastfromscratch.groovepages.com/home/webinar Bella Nakato is offering 3 budding beauty and hair entrepreneurs a 30-minute consultation call to ask her anything. The rules: Brands Olivia has worked with Kikoromeo (Anne McCreath) The Nest +HEVA Fund Harvest of Sunshine Embody Accessories Coffee Casa Brands Olivia admires Janet Mbugua: https://www.instagram.com/officialjanetmbugua/ Dine with Jemutai: https://www.instagram.com/dinewithjemutai/ Olivia’s music The Awakening (album): https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/oliviaambani/the-awakening Better Than Just Fine (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcQSM4srl6c Mr Eazi’s Empawa Africa:https://empawaafrica.com/ Connect with Olivia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivia_ambani/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/oliviaambani Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OliviaAmbaniMusic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/oliviaambani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-ambani/ Connect with me (Paula) Email Paula your interest about the podcasting course for women entrepreneurs: info@kali.media Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2 This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media

This week on the podcast, Paula interviews Bella Nakato, the guru behind Uganda’s natural hair revolution. She has achieved this through her Kampala-based hair salon and store, EnviriZaNacho, and her beauty line, AfriLux Beauty. Paula first interviewed Bella in 2019 during a work trip to Uganda, and recently called the beauty entrepreneur again to discuss how EnviriZaNacho has managed during Covid-19. This a raw and honest episode that many businesswomen across the continent will connect with as we all figure out how to survive Covid-19. In this episode, we also talk about: Envirizanacho shop and salon is found on the ground floor of Kisakye mall in Ntinda. Phone contact is +256-751788112 *** As mentioned in this episode: Bella is offering 3 budding beauty and hair entrepreneurs a 30-minute consultation call to ask her anything. The rules: Deadline Monday, Sept 7, 2020 @ 9:30 AM Bella’s Recommended beauty products: https://www.instagram.com/magical_organics/https://livara.me/https://www.instagram.com/kentarohandmadeorganics/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/AfriluxBeauty/https://www.facebook.com/Fleur-de-Vanille-449678422539689/https://saruorganics.com/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2 Connect with Bella (Personal) https://www.instagram.com/bella_nakato/https://twitter.com/BellaNakato Business: https://www.instagram.com/envirizanacho/https://www.instagram.com/envirizanacho_shopsalon/https://twitter.com/Envirizanacho Connect with me (Paula) https://twitter.com/kalibawsehttps://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/ This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media

In this month’s Money Matters episode, Paula dives into the key reasons women hesitate talking to each other about money (which is strange because we’ll talk to our homegirls about everything else!!). By overcoming this barrier of sharing with each other, we can build a sisterhood around growing wealth -- and making more MONEY! In this episode, we also talk about: As mentioned in this episode: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason https://amzn.to/34t5sV2 Connect with me (Paula) Email Paula your interest about the podcasting course for women entrepreneurs: info@kali.media https://twitter.com/kalibawsehttps://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2

This week on the podcast, Paula interviews the mentor-in-her-head Pat Okelo, the woman behind one of the strongest female business communities in Kenya. Pat is the mind behind Willart productions, a design and production company; Conferencing in a Box, an events company; A Candid handbook for women doing business in Kenya; Candid Conversations: circles for women in business; and Kayana, a community space for female entrepreneurs among many other things. This is her second time on the podcast (she was featured in season 1 [Ep.5.5]) and based on the wisdom dropped this episode, it won’t be her last. In this episode, we also talk about: *** As mentioned in this episode: https://spoti.fi/3h7SFuP Connect with Pat https://willart.com/https://www.conferencinginabox.co.ke/https://candidbusinesswomen.co.ke/patricia/https://www.instagram.com/circlesforwomeninbusiness/https://kayana.org/home/ https://twitter.com/Atemophttps://www.instagram.com/patokelo/ Connect with me (Paula) https://twitter.com/kalibawsehttps://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2 This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media

In the second of two episodes, Paula continues to explores the mistakes she made in her first two years of business at Kali Media and Africa Podfest. This time round she covers the fallout of not nailing your daily routine to understanding your company’s financial books. Plus, for those who follow me on Instagram (@kalibawse), I finally talk about the #75hard Challenge *** As mentioned in this episode: The #75HardChallenge (created by Andy Frisela): https://bit.ly/30KXFQd https://bit.ly/31HMKWu Key Person Risk: https://bit.ly/2PEnL0X https://bit.ly/3kzUHpF https://bit.ly/33NRMU4 Learning How To Say No: https://bit.ly/2CfsNOc https://bit.ly/33Kvin6 https://bit.ly/30M8SzU Financial Accounting Fundamentals (Coursera): https://bit.ly/31FRc8j Hillary Clinton interview (PBS Newshour): https://bit.ly/30KgUcq Paula on the Tim Smal podcast: https://bit.ly/3afVA1M Paula on the Fifty First Coffees: https://bit.ly/2PGtmDT Connect with me (Paula) https://twitter.com/kalibawsehttps://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2 This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media

In the first of two episodes, Paula tackles the mistakes she made in her first two years of business at Kali Media and Africa Podfest. From bad contracts to starting without a solid strategy, she shares lessons learned that she hopes other women can avoid. Also, Beyonce! *** As mentioned in this episode: Beyonce’s Black Is King https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69MO7yU0d70 Lion King: The Gift: https://www.beyonce.com/album/thegift/songs/ My Essence article about the African women musicians on Lion King: The Gift: https://www.essence.com/feature/african-women-beyonce-album-lion-king-the-gift/ Beyonce’s Homecoming: https://www.netflix.com/title/81013626 Recommend someone for the podcast: https://forms.gle/MzNq7wJKUqVMKFNz8 Connect with me (Paula) Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2 Recommend someone for the podcast: https://forms.gle/MzNq7wJKUqVMKFNz8 This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media

S2E5: This week on the podcast, Paula interviews Abba Arunga, the co-founder and “vibes creator” of Lava Latte, a boutique Kenyan coffee shop. After a trip to Senegal, Abba and her co-founder Kagure Wamunyu, were inspired to create a women-owned space that is authentically Kenyan. Though neither of them had any experience in the restaurant business, they were able to tap into a strong leadership team to grow into one of Nairobi’s favorite cafes. In this episode, we also talk about: *** As mentioned in this episode: http://ilovelayu.com/http://www.zawadiafrica.org Connect with Abba Lava Latte: https://lavalatte.com/ Lava Latte Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelavalatte/ Abba Arunga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbarunga/?hl=en Connect with me (Paula) Twitter https://twitter.com/kalibawse Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing instagram https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/ I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Facebook group (highly recommended) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2 This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media

S2E4: In today’s episode, host Paula Rogo is in conversation with Kenya’s Sonal Haria, the co-founder and CEO of Canvas Cosmetics. This homegrown makeup brand is a trendy, sophisticated line of high quality cosmetics made for women of all personalities, skin tones and skin types. Sonal, a serial entrepreneur, has been able to grow it into one of the most exciting indie makeup brands in Kenya, while also expanding it to international markets in Dubai and the UK. Canvas Cosmetic customers are loyal! And with the company maintaining a 70%(!) customer retention rate, Sonal and her team must be doing something right! “I wanted to create something that I would want and that I would want to buy!” In this episode, we also talk about: Connect with Sonal https://www.canvascosmetic.com/https://www.instagram.com/canvas_cosmetics/https://www.instagram.com/sonalharia/ Connect with me (Paula) https://twitter.com/kalibawsehttps://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2 This podcast episode was produced by Kali Media

S2E3: In today’s episode, host Paula Rogo is introducing her “Money Matters” series, where we, as African women, can get real about our personal finances. To start, Paula is diving into seven indicators you should look for to determine whether or not your finances are NAY or YAY! She’ll share the big realizations that led her to start her own journey towards financial literacy and how these seven signs affected her life. You’ll find that all seven indicators are interconnected somehow, so you can’t have a handle of one without the other! She also talks about: *** As mentioned in this episode: 1. quick access workshop to help people manage their money, in life and in business https://bit.ly/MMW-AWB 2. Money Matters program, one-to-one support program to help people with their business finances: https://bit.ly/MM-AWB Connect with me (Paula) https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2https://twitter.com/kalibawsehttps://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/ www.kali.media

*SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST* Kenya's Tricia Wanjala was transitioning back to natural hair when she decided to start a Facebook group over a decade ago. That group grew into Tricia’s Naturals, East Africa’s largest natural hair community with almost 170k members today. That group launched the natural hair revolution in Africa -- with Tricia’s guidance, and generosity at the center of it. In this week’s episode, Tricia and I talk about launching her Tricia's Naturals product line, advocating for African women’s hair, what it takes to put in 10,000 hours and being a late bloomer. **** Tricia’s Natural’s Giveaway (Kenya only) You have to do three things: https://tinyurl.com/y85sgc7kWinners will be announced in next week’s episode *** As mentioned in this episode: https://shop.triciasnaturals.com/ Connect with Tricia https://shop.triciasnaturals.com/https://www.instagram.com/triciasnaturals/https://www.facebook.com/groups/TriciasNaturals Connect with me (Paula) https://twitter.com/kalibawsehttps://www.instagram.com/kalibawse/https://www.instagram.com/africanwomeninbiz/https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2 www.kali.media

In March, the world went into a standstill as everyone retreated inside (with hand sanitizer and soap) to avoid the threat of Covid-19. In her first-ever solo session, host Paula Rogo breaks down the 10 things she has learned from the standstill that she plans to take with her for the rest of her life. -- Episode notes: I’d love to hear about the things you have learned during covid-19. Join the discussion in the podcast’s Facebook page here: https://bit.ly/3dXScJ2 --- Follow the pod on Instagram: @africanwomeninbiz Follow Paula on Instagram and Twitter: @kalibawse For more information, www.kali.media

After a year and half away, host Paula Rogo is back to share lessons, thoughts and insights on her entrepreneurial journey (and more interviews with other E. African women in business). Season 2 drops, Thursday, July 2, 2020. Subscribe to catch new episodes!