Have you been wondering how you can make valuable contributions at a local, regional, or international level? If you're assertive and determined to develop your life and community then this podcast is for you! Join Juliana Makonise, a purpose-driven leader, as she explores pressing issues in leadership, sustainable development, entrepreneurship, social impact, and so much more. It's time to scale up our individual and collective efforts towards solving global challenges. Feel free to share any…
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What happens when loss strikes and you are not "home"? Living in the diaspora often means grieving without the familiar embrace of extended family. In this deeply personal episode, I share my experience managing loss of a loved one at the end of 2025. I unpack the emotional weight of grief and share hopeful perspectives on how to deepen connections and foster healing regardless of distance. Be…
Episode 3 - Year-End Reflections: Finding Joy Key Themes: Joy, Peace, Mental Wellness, Digital Detox What brings you joy? T he current state of the world has revealed the importance of deliberately maintaining your joy and peace. Whilst this is easier said than done, there a numerous steps that we can take to preserve our joy. Digital detox is one of them; so is mindfulness. How do your maintain…
Episode 2 - Year-End Reflections: Faith & Purpose 2 Key Themes: Authenticity, Originality, Purpose, Meaning What does authenticity mean to you? How can you maintain your sense of self whilst living a purpose driven life? Inspired by Stephen Covey's "The 8th Habit", I reflect on this idea of Finding Your Voice and Inspiring Others to Find Theirs. Tune in and a learn more about the beauty of…
Episode 1 - Year-End Reflections: Faith & Purpose Key Themes: Excuses, Complaining, Pivoting, Practicing Empathy, Holding onto Faith "December...already?" I'm sure I'm not the only one who said this today. One moment we are celebrating the start of 2025, the next we are preparing for 2026! Time flies indeed! In this episode, I share learnings from my experiences throughout the year. I reflect on…
In this episode, I chat with Honour Dume about his experience pursuing faith and fitness. As the winner of the 2025 Ezekiel Guti USA Walkathon, he shares how he completed more than 600,000 steps in 2 weeks. To him, this was not about claiming the top price, but moving with a sense of purpose and connecting with God in the process. Discover why and how stewarding your body is spiritual discipline -…
In this episode, I interview Olohi Goodness John, a Smith College student (class of 2027) and founder of Justice through Literacy. Hailing from Nigeria, Olohi shares how her Christian faith fuels her passion for educational equity. Olohi’s story inspires young Christians to use their talents for social good, offering practical insights on blending faith, leadership, and social justice to drive…
In this episode, Nicolette Mtisi, a US-based Zimbabwean Data Scientist shares her experience utilizing social media for good. She highlights useful tactics to build a powerful digital footprint and maintain a strong personal brand. Through her Christian faith, she has found inspiration to publish a book and minister the Word of God through her work on social media. Throughout this episode, reflect…
In this episode, I have a chat with Melita-Marie Roachford, a Track & Field Assistant Coach at Smith College. She shares how her Christian faith has influenced her coaching career and reflects on how she integrates values of humility, teamwork, and perseverance into her work. As an ambassador of Jesus Christ, she remains grounded in her faith, spreading love, light, and joy through the Word of…
Welcome Back!!! I am glad to resume publishing exciting episodes with hopes of promoting digital storytelling for social change. In this episode, I share insights on the progression of this podcast - where we are coming from and where we are going! The vision is still clear - Amplify Voices of Change. Join me, on this quest to inspire, educate, and advocate for positive social change. If you know…
In this new episode, I chat with Webster Isheanopa Makombe, a Zimbabwean lawyer and former Youth Leader for Nutrition with the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement. For more than 5 years, Webster has been actively advocating against food insecurity, providing youth-centric advice on how to reimagine the future of food in Africa and beyond. Have a listen and learn more about how you can join the movement…
