Season 2 Podcast
Episodes

Welcome to the “Leadership in Africa Redefined Podcast”, where insightful conversations unfold under the expert guidance of your host, Taaka Awori. In this empowering podcast series, Taaka is joined by leaders from across the continent to explore the diverse landscape of leadership, aiming to redefine and elevate the narrative surrounding African leaders.


Join Taaka Awori, a seasoned and dynamic host with a deep passion for leadership development, as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with visionary leaders, trailblazers, and change-makers from various industries and sectors. Through compelling interviews, Taaka sheds light on the unique challenges, triumphs, and innovative approaches that define leadership in Africa today.

Navigating Leadership Change as an Insider Outsider - Umra Omar

In today’s episode, Taaka welcomes Umra Omar, the Executive Director of Safari Doctors, a non-profit that’s reshaping healthcare and conservation efforts in the stunning coastal region of Lamu, Kenya. After years abroad, Umra made the courageous decision to return home and founded Safari in 2015. She shares her inspiring story of navigating cultural readjustment, leveraging international experience for local impact, and blending global insights with local heritage.

She offers practical advice on easing into new environments, building social networks, and overcoming the challenges of reintegration. Her unique leadership style and approach to tackling this complexities will inspire you. If you’re considering returning home to Africa after time abroad or leading in diverse contexts, this episode is for you.

The Rested Leader - 7 strategies to get the replenishment you need for success (Taaka Awori)

Are you an exhausted, depleted, and feel empty as a leader?
You’re not alone. Many leaders are feeling the strain of their demanding work, economic pressures, and the relentless pace of our digitally connected world. However, neglecting self-care can take a toll on your performance and strain your relationships.

Join Taaka and Robert as they discuss the challenges of exhaustion and explore 7 strategies to help you replenish and thrive as a leader.
Listen now on all Podcast platform and start your journey to a more rested, replenished, and successful leadership journey.

African Women’s Stories of Triumph and Struggle - Inspiration from Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

We begin Season 2 with Inspiration. Today Taaka welcomes Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, Former First Lady of Ekiti State, Nigeria, Co-founder of African Women’s Development Fund, policy advocate, social change philanthropy practitioner and an author. In this insightful episode, Eleru Bisi shares her perspective on hope and resilience in the face of Nigeria’s pressing challenges. From economic hardship to insecurity, she’s remained steadfast and committed to making a positive impact.

Sharing insights from her books, ‘Tray of Locust Beans’, ‘Demand and Supply’, and ‘Where is your Wrapper’, she offers valuable lessons and practical strategies for leadership and personal development. She also dives into her powerful concept, Where is Your Wrapper, urging women to stand together in solidarity, even in the face of adversity. This episode is a must-listen. Prepare to be inspired, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies to become the leader you’ve always wanted to be.