Juliana Makonise
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I recently had a chat with Mpiwa Gwindi, a multi-talented performing and recording artist from Zimbabwe. In this episode she shares her inspiring journey of leading the 2018 Guinness World Record-recognised largest marimba ensemble (ZiMarimba F
In this new episode, I chat with Eugenia Rogers - a Sierra Leonean and Environmental Science and Policy student at Smith College. She shares a phenomenal story of her journey starting a charity organization in Sierra Leone whilst advancing her
Happy International Women’s Day🌺 🌟 I recently had a chat with Sarah Sackey, a Ghanaian - American and PharmD student at Northeastern University. In this episode, she shares a powerful story of her interests in the intersection of healthcare,
I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the 12th President of Smith College, Sarah Willie-LeBreton. In this episode, she shares insights on her remarkable leadership journey and outlines how individuals can embrace their authenticity and fi
💡How can young people harness the Power of Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to contribute towards sustainable development?💡In this new episode of On The Spot with Juliana, Tamuda Chimhanda (Co-Founder @PenPal + University o
This week, Victoria Flores-Almazan, a Biochemistry student at Smith College shares advice on how to strike a balance between school, work, family, and other activities. Using her real-life story as an example, she highlights key attributes that
In this episode, Shyla Powell (M.A., MHC-LP), a Staff Therapist at Syracuse University shares her insights on how individuals and communities can best support young people facing mental health issues. Learn more about her journey as a pastoral
In this episode, Nahash Mwathi, an Audiovisual Creative and Wellness Coach from Kenya shares his insights on the intersection of faith and wellness. He outlines the importance of spiritual wellness and the role of religious groups in supporting
This week, Mirriam Nzunda, an Engineering student at Smith College, shares more about her journey of trying to understand the dynamics of mental wellness as a young person. She shares recommendations on how fellow youth can best maintain their
In this episode, Melusi Majojo, a poet and Law student from the University of Zimbabwe gives an overview of his experience using poetry to raise awareness on mental health issues and influence policies. Using one of his poetic films, Ghetto Cry
In this episode, Tatenda Kambeu, an Advocacy Officer at Ndinewe Foundation outlines the different ways individuals and civil society organizations can develop context-based initiatives which effectively meet the needs of communities. Learn more
This week, Penina Mwajanji, a Mental Health Advocate and Founder of Girls Action for Change gives us an overview of her community engagement work in Kenya. She outlines how different stakeholders can actively contribute towards social change in
This week, Hauwa Ojeifo gives an overview of the state of mental health services in Nigeria and outlines the actions taken by different stakeholders to ease access to mental health support. Hauwa publicly identifies as a person who lives with a
In this episode, Aminatu Abdulai, a Biological Sciences student at Smith College shares her insights on how digital media can affect mental health. She taps into her childhood experiences in Ghana and how these have shaped her perspective towar
Happy International Women's Day!! On this day, we take time to celebrate the phenomenal women in our communities and acknowledge the wonderful contributions women make in different spheres. In this episode, Michelle Lawson, a Computer Science
In this episode, Ivine Dube, a Development Psychology Student at the University of Zimbabwe shares more about his experience as a mental health and gender equality advocate with Friendship Bench Zimbabwe, UNESCO, and UN Women under its #HeForSh
Effects of Covid-19 on Youth Mental HealthGuest Speaker: Massi Martha🇨🇲Massi Martha is a 24-year-old Cameroonian gender activist and Founder of Girls Speak. Girls Speak is an organization which advocates against all forms of gender-based v
New Series Alert! “Silent Battles - Stop the Stigma” is a youth-centric series aimed at using digital storytelling to raise awareness on the youth mental crisis. Every Friday you can expect to hear stories from youth across the globe and unders
In this episode, Dr. Anna Mwaba, Assistant Professor of Government at Smith College, shares insights on the dynamics of political leadership. Her research focuses on the role of African international and regional organizations in election obser
In this episode, we discuss methods of maintaining mental wellness in different life situations. Wadzanai Ndambakuwa shares tips on how to sustain good health and well-being in unprecedented situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This aligns
Today we celebrate International Women's Day (IWD). This is a time to acknowledge and recognize women's valuable contributions to social, economic, and political development across the world. According to the United Nations(UN), this year's the
In this episode, we are joined by Wadzanai Hope Ndambakuwa, a public health advocate and researcher. She shares insights on how her life story as a pre-health international student, volunteer, and public-health advocate has shaped her leadershi
In this episode we focus on how individuals and organizations can actively participate in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence Campaign. We briefly discuss the history behind the campaign and how the Covid-19 pandemic has contr
In this episode we delve into the challenges faced by young people in Africa when it comes to the realization of their dreams. Poverty plays a huge role in influencing youth participation in development processes. We look at how economic polici
In this episode, we take a closer look at child marriages giving reference to the case of Memory Machaya, a Zimbabwean 14-year old victim of child marriage who died during child birth. We discuss the extent of child marriages in Zimbabwe, the r
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