Episodes
Sometimes as an entrepreneur, you need to switch gears and take your company — or yourself —in a different direction. How do you decide to make that move? Host Paula Rogo talks with Siki Kigongo, the co-founder of Amagara Skincare in Uganda about how she made the decision to step away as the company's CEO. For more information on today's episode, visit: kali.media
Published 12/06/18
Over the past two years, host Paula Rogo has spoken with dozens of women entrepreneurs about what it takes to start a business in East Africa. These "She Has No Idea What She's Doing" podcast bonus episodes will explore some of the gems from those conversations. In this episode, she spoke with Doreen Peter Noni, the founder of 102.5 Lake FM— the only woman-owned radio station in East Africa.      
Published 12/04/18
It's time to talk about money! So you have your business idea, you've registered your company, and you are ready to start your journey as an entrepreneur. But just how far can you go on your own savings? Host Paula Rogo talks with Andia Chakava, investment professional, investment director of the Graca Machel Trust, and chairwoman of Kenya's New Faces, New Voices, Women in Finance Initiative; and with Wakiuru Njuguna, finance and investment manager at HEVA fund. For more information on...
Published 11/29/18
Over the past two years, host Paula Rogo has spoken with dozens of women entrepreneurs about what it takes to start a business in East Africa. These "She Has No Idea What She's Doing" podcast bonus episodes will explore some of the gems from those conversations. In this episode, she spoke with Nicole Ansoni, the founder of Rwanda's first steakhouse: Inka Steakhouse. 
Published 11/27/18
Being legally compliant in the country that you do business can make or break your company. In this episode, our host Paula Rogo talks with attorney June Gachui of JGIP Consultants and Tanya Mula Mula of StudioRed Communications about what it takes to ensure that your company is legitimate under the eyes of the law. For more information on today's episode, visit: http://kali.media
Published 11/21/18
We've all had those dreams of launching the next big thing. But when it comes to your business idea, is it actually a good one? How do you know? Host Paula Rogo talks with Navalayo Osembo, CEO and Co-Founder of Enda Sportswear (Kenya's first running shoe); and Kellie Murungi, creator of the "Rookie Manager" blog and business consultant at Lattice Consulting.
Published 11/14/18
From Kenyan marathon runner Mary Keitany's winning streak to Uganda's One Million March demanding an end to violence against women, 2018 has been a big year for women in the region. Is now the moment for East African women in business, entrepreneurship, and society? Host Paula Rogo talks with Scheaffer Okore, Afro-politico feminist, vice-chair of Ukweli Party, and program manager at Siasa Place; and Melissa Mbugua, managing partner of MNM Consulting, and entrepreneurship and innovation expert.
Published 11/08/18
"An African Podcast For Women In Business" What does it take for a young woman to start her own business in East Africa? That is the question Kali Media founder Paula Rogo answers in this 7-episode series as she navigates launching her own company. Along the way, she will talk to some of East Africa's most exciting young women entrepreneurs and experts hailing from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. For more information on today's episode, visit: http://kali.media
Published 11/04/18