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In this week's episode we have Puthumile (Lee) Ngwenya  who is a Multi-talented Creative Director, Storyteller, and Co- Founder of Restaurant Week Lusaka.

In this episode we discuss:

- Being born in Zimbabwe and Living in Zambia

- Storytelling and the challenges and opportunities in the African market

- Dealing with writers block or a creative block

- The creative space in Zambia

- Restaurant week Lusaka

Tune in an have a listen and follow Lee Ngwenya on:

- Twitter: @Leelabee

- Instagram: @Leelabee and @conversationswithleelabee

- LinkedIn: Puthumile Ngwenya

- Podcast: Conservations with leelabee

In this week's episode we have Injonge Karangwa who is a Global Health Director, Multi-talented Creative and Founder of Hamwe Festival. 



In this episode we discuss:


Living in Paris, France and Kigali, Rwanda as a creative alongside exploring West Africa as a creative. 
Hamwe Festival which was launched in 2019 and its uniqueness of creating and encouraging contributions of creatives in the global health field, and generating new insights into global wellbeing.
Motherhood and the learnings thus far



Tune in an have a listen and follow Injonge Karangwa on:


Twitter @Injonge
Youtube Injonge Karangwa
LinkedIn Injonge Karangwa

55 safe spaces is a women empowerment concept that sheds a light on various African women in and outside Africa thoughts and ideas on various social issues with a touch of good girl time ☺️💃🏾.



This weeks guest hails from the giants of Africa...Nigeria!



Ima Malija Elijah is an award-winning Photojournalist and visual artists



In this episode we discussed:




Her background and how it plays a role in her passion and career

Police brutality and the #endsars protest

The current state of the African continent and the youth of Africa


Ima is truly a breath of fresh air, courageous which is so inspiring.



We thoroughly enjoyed this discussion -- have a listen and subscribe :)



To connect with Ima please do so on:


Twitter - @ima_Elijah

Instagram - @ima.elijah


View her portfolio on:


https://ima-elijah.weebly.com/


*Disclaimer all views shared by Ima or 55 safe spaces hosts are personal views and are not affiliated to any entity globally  - it's our safe space :) *

55 safe spaces is a women empowerment concept that sheds a light on various African women in and outside Africa thoughts and ideas on various social issues with a touch of good girl time ☺️💃🏾.

This weeks guest hails from the great house of stone...Zimbabwe!



Jacqueline Sibanda is a communication and branding specialist with a career spanning three continents and over two decades, 



In this episode we discussed:



*Her background and how it plays a role in her passion and career

*Having a high growth career and parenthood 

*The beauty of travelling and expanding networks 



Jacqueline is truly a breath of fresh air and we always appreciate the gems and experiences she shares to empower younger women coming up in their careers. 



We thoroughly enjoyed this discussion -- have a listen and subscribe :)



To connect with Jacquelineplease do so on:



*LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinesibanda/



*Read her about her work and services - https://jacquelinesibanda.com/



* Twitter - @jsib and @55stories

* Instagram - @js1b and @55stories



*Disclaimer all views shared by Jacqueline or 55 safe spaces hosts are personal views and are not affiliated to any entity globally  - it's our safe space!*

55 safe spaces is a women empowerment concept that sheds a light on various African women in and outside Africa thoughts and ideas on various social issues with a touch of good girl time ☺️💃🏾.

This weeks guest hails from the rainbow nation...South Africa!

Lerato Madiseng Shai is an applied development economist, career coach and avid continental traveller.

In this episode we discussed:

*Her background and how it plays a role in her passion and career
*The power in having a career coach and attending career retreats
*Femicide and what dating in South Africa is like
*Having a black day off

Lerato is truly a breath of fresh air and her love for the African continent is so inspiring.

We thoroughly enjoyed this discussion -- have a listen and subscribe :)

To connect with Lerato please do so on:

*LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lerato-madiseng-shai-27459051/

*Get career coaching from MORERO  - https://morero.org.za/c-o-a-c-h-i-n-g/

*Read her blog at - https://readyourselffree.wordpress.com/

*Disclaimer all views shared by Lerato or 55 safe spaces hosts are personal views and are not affiliated to any entity globally  - it's our safe space!*

55 safe spaces is a women empowerment concept that sheds a light on various African women in and outside Africa thoughts and ideas on various social issues with a touch of good girl time ☺️💃🏾. 



This weeks guest hails from the great house of stone...Zimbabwe! 



Fiona Gambanga is a global health professional with experience in the African continent and the USA.

   

In this episode we discussed:

 *Her background and how it plays a role in her passion and career 

*How she got access to opportunities that advanced her knowledge and exposure 

*COVID 19 and HIV/AIDs and outside perceptions of the African continent (Dear BBC, useful information can be heard here)   

*What she enjoys doing  



Fiona is truly a breath of fresh air and has a calming authoritative spirit about her which is so inspiring.  

We thoroughly enjoyed this discussion -- have a listen and subscribe :)  



To connect with Fiona please do so on:

 *LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionagambanga/ 

*Instagram - @chidochemwoyo 



*Disclaimer all views shared by Fiona or 55 safe spaces hosts are personal views and are not affiliated to any entity globally  - it's our safe space!*