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In this episode, we talk about the mindset of young people in Africa and how our decisions can affect where we end up as young people.Emmanuel Cisco is a Liberian Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur, and currently is the Marketing Director for an oil company in Ghana. Cisco moved to Ghana as a refugee from Liberia during the Civil war but despite the challenges he faced, Cisco graduated as the best student in BSc Economics from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration. Cisco is the Author of "Between her Womb and your Tomb" and "Cracking the empowerment Code". His goal is to support and inspire young people to excel.

In today's episode, we take a look at the challenges that exist within the Education Sector in Africa and some of the factors that stop young people from reaching their full potential

In today's episode, we talk about the challenges that Technology companies face in Africa. Tech companies are known to play a major role in the development of regions, countries, and even continents. What challenges do Tech companies in Africa face and is there any hope for these companies?

In today's episode, young people from Uganda, Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria share their views on what they think is Africa's Biggest Problem. Is it our culture, education, mindset, or the government's fault?Let's find out!Join the conversation on the Baobab platform: https://bit.ly/3t6evqN

INTRODUCING THE REFLECTIONS PODCAST with Nadine TimDo you have an idea of what Africa's biggest problem is? I do not, so I am excited to start a podcast that will allow us to find the answer to this question or at least, get close to finding it. Follow the link below and listen to the introduction which explains all that you need to know about Reflections.Nadine Tim is a Mechanical Engineering student and Baobab Ambassador at Arizona State University. She grew up in Cameroon and did her undergrad at Ashesi University in Ghana. Her goal is to contribute to the improvement of developmental policies and the growth of the manufacturing industry in Africa. Nadine is passionate about community development and youth empowerment.

Imagine a warm summer evening. Two voices gather around fire, maybe share a meal or drink, and engage in a moment of dreaming. Listen to this ‘fireside chat’, a conversation between Baobab Community Engagement Associate Tanatsei Gambura and Dr. Tinashe Mushakavanhu. In it, they share, memories of home and childhood, offer a reading from “Imagination Library” and discuss the real meaning of building community and infrastructure. This is an invitation to be present and to allow ourselves to be surprised by the poetry of life surrounding us. ***** Tinashe Mushakavanhu is a writer, editor and scholar from Zimbabwe working at the intersection of art, design and technology. He holds a PhD in English from the University of Kent. He has co-edited three books: Some Writers Can Give You Two Heartbeats (2019); Visa Stories: Experiences Between Law and Migration (2013) and State of the Nation: Contemporary Zimbabwean Poetry (2013). He is co-creator and lead researcher on readingzimbabwe.com a digital archive collecting, cataloguing, digitizing information on books about Zimbabwe from the 1950s to the present. He is also co-founder of a boutique creative agency, Black Chalk & Co, which brings together writers, artists, designers, academics, and technologists, engendering a new culture and new forms of publishing and creative production. Share your comments on Baobab!

Sandra shares her experience as a consultant, athlete and the insight she’s gained through charting her own path.Share your comments on Baobab!

Carryl gives us a glimpse into her work as an Advisory Associate at KPMG. She also discusses the winding career path that led her from a Computer Science degree to Financial Services and finally Consulting. She runs a career development page on instagram @interviewprep.kenya where she shares tips and resources for prospective job applicants.Share your comments on Baobab!

Zaina started out her career in Investment Banking in New York City, moved to London and eventually decided to move back to her hometown, Nairobi, where she sees so much opportunity for growth and investment. In this episode, she is candid about the ups, downs, doubts and successes in her professional journey and shares great reflections on authenticity and self-belief.Share your comments on Baobab!

Maryanne and Veronica share career gems from their time as undergraduate students seeking internships and eventually, jobs. They are thoughtful, funny, reflective and this episode will resonate with students and professionals across different stages in their careers.Share your comments on Baobab!

Natasha has always loved Biology and Chemistry and is a strong advocate for African Scientists in Research. Her time at Novartis in cancer research propelled her to thinking of ways she could contribute her skills and talents towards curbing the spread of infectious diseases in her home country, Uganda. Beyond research and lab work, Natasha is an avid hiker and was part of the Varsity rowing team at St Lawrence University.Share your comments on Baobab!

In this episode, Eugene discusses the value of seeking advice and help from mentors while at the same time lending a helping hand whenever you can. With an undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, he expected that his career options would be limited to pension or insurance. Guidance from great managers and bosses exposed Eugene, early on, to the numerous paths available to him. He has had significant experience working at top firms across different geographies including the International Finance Corporation, Actis and Centum in England, Kenya and the US. He shares with us some of the lessons he’s learned over time which have helped guide his personal and professional successes. Eugene pays it forward by co-running a twitter handle where he posts on job and scholarship-related opportunities. To stay updated, follow finance_501 on twitter and look out for their website-launch this winter.Share your comments on Baobab!

Like many of us, Melissa checked all the right boxes and, in her own words, expected that the right opportunities would find her because she was deserving. That didn’t happen. Melissa has had to be bold and aggressive - and that energy radiates throughout this episode. Melissa shares her professional advice and experiences on Instagram @melichi_bliss and on her website at melkari.org.Share your comments on Baobab!

Halle Rubera shares the stories of accomplished African professionals from different backgrounds currently working at top global firms. #TheHustle sheds light on the wide array of career opportunities - and highlights the wit, grit and hustle of these high-achievers in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, engineering, scientific research and more. Ernie Omondi - Harvard College, Solutions Engineer at Facebook. Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya. When Ernie switched majors in college, he was uncertain about next steps in his career. He proactively sought advice from upperclassmen and fellow Computer Science Majors - and that’s how he learned about Facebook University. With just a few days to the application deadline, Ernie enlisted the help and encouragement of friends and peers to apply to Facebook. The rest is history. Ernie’s experience is a wonderful story of proactivity, courage and resolve.Share your comments on Baobab!