I Have No Idea What I'm Doing

This month on the Money Matters episode, we are talking about what happens when you actively work on your personal finance and financial literacy.

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

What does it sound like when you are just starting your business? It’s rare to hear an entrepreneur 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.

This week, Paula is celebrating her birthday!

This week on the podcast, Paula interviews Lulu Kitololo, a graphic artist and designer who runs the Nairobi-based Lulu Kitololo Studio.

This month on the Money Matters episode: we are talking about the importance of your Money Mindset.

This week, Paula shares her podcasting journey thus far — hoping to inspire aspiring podcasters that they can do it too!

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.

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.

In this month’s Money Matter's 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 aboutt everything else!!).

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.

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/2PEnL0Xhttps://bit.ly/3kzUHpFhttps://bit.ly/33NRMU4   Learning How To Say No: https://bit.ly/2CfsNOchttps://bit.ly/33Kvin6https://bit.ly/30M8SzU Financial Accounting Fundamentals (Coursera): https://bit.ly/31FRc8jHillary Clinton interview (PBS Newshour): https://bit.ly/30KgUcqPaula on the Tim Smal podcast: https://bit.ly/3afVA1MPaula on the Fifty First Coffees: https://bit.ly/2PGtmDT   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

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.

This week on the podcast, Paula interviews Abba Arunga, the co-founder and “vibes creator” of Lava Latte, a boutique Kenyan coffee shop.

In today’s episode, host Paula Rogo is in conversation with Kenya’s Sonal Haria, the co-founder and CEO of Canvas Cosmetics.

Paula is diving into seven indicators you should look for to determine whether or not your finances are NAY or YAY!

Kenya's Tricia Wanjala, the person behind Africa's largest natural hair movement, talked to Paula about launching a new hair and beauty line.

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.

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!

In this series, we've spoken with amazing women entrepreneurs from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda about things women should know before starting a business in East Africa. But, there's one thing we haven't talked about yet...SEXISM. Whether you are a CEO of a big corporation, or a first time entrepreneur, sexism is something all of us face in and out of the workplace. Is it something we should ignore? Or, should we call it out? In our final episode, host Paula Rogo asks the guests featured in previous episodes, about how they deal with sexism.

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 Nelly Tuikong, the founder and executive director of Pauline Cosmetics, one of Kenya's first makeup companies.

Congratulations, you have finally started your own business! Has it taken over your life yet? For many women entrepreneurs, the balance between their work life and their personal life is an ongoing battle. They've had to say goodbye to weekends, family, friends, and sometimes health. No one said entrepreneurship was easy. But how can we balance our companies with everything else? Is it even possible? In this episode, host Paula Rogo asks the guests featured in previous episodes about how they manage.

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 Patricia Okelo, founder of Willart Productions and the author of the book "A Candid handbook for Women Doing Business in Kenya."

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

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.

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 today's episode, visit: kali.media

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.

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 Mulamula 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

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.

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.

"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