AHWAM Podcast

Ubong Mathew
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Welcome to An Hour With A Manager - AHWAM, Africa’s premier media platform delivering practical management and entrepreneurship lessons from Africa’s most experienced leaders, built for professionals and founders who want clarity, direction, and sustainable success. New Episodes out: • Thursdays by 8 PM GMT+1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Work Life-Balance And Mental Health

    4D AGO

    Work Life-Balance And Mental Health

    Work-life balance is not a luxury, especially in fast-paced cities like Lagos. We are excited to have Nkechi Ogunjiofor, a preventive health advocate with over 20 years of experience in community healthcare, speak about mental health, burnout, and the silent pressure professionals carry. You’ll learn practical tools you can apply immediately, including breathing exercises, gratitude routines, grounding techniques, and daily wellness habits that improve clarity and long-term productivity. Subscribe for more leadership conversations shaping Africa’s next generation. Download the latest issue of Managers' Corner Magazine now: https://anhourwithamanager.com/mc-magazine/ #MentalHealthNigeria #WorkLifeBalance #LeadershipWellness #BurnoutPrevention #AnHourWithAManager Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
  2. Youth-Led Agritech Innovation is Transforming Africa's Bee Farm

    FEB 5

    Youth-Led Agritech Innovation is Transforming Africa's Bee Farm

    Sindy Njonguo, an Agritech founder and climate activist from Cameroon, shares her journey from agriculture student to building a solar-powered IoT device designed to reduce bee colony losses, increase honey production, and generate ground data for Cameroon’s beekeeping sector all without requiring internet connectivity. This conversation explores: - The real challenges of building Agritech solutions in Africa - Why youth innovation matters for food security - How technology can reduce agricultural losses and increase productivity - The role of policy, transparency, and climate finance - What the next 5–10 years of African agriculture could look like Subscribe for more conversations shaping Africa’s next generation of leaders. #AgritechAfrica #YouthInnovation #FoodSecurity #AfricanLeadership #AHWAM #BeekeepingAfrica #BeekeepingBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  3. From Farm to Market: Fixing Africa’s Broken Agricultural Value Chains

    JAN 31

    From Farm to Market: Fixing Africa’s Broken Agricultural Value Chains

    Africa produces food, yet many farmers remain poor. On this episode of An Hour With A Manager (AHWAM), agribusiness consultant Larry explains how weak agricultural value chains, not low productivity, hold African agriculture back. Drawing on 20+ years of experience across multiple African countries, he unpacks: Why value is lost after harvestHow weak value chains create poverty despite high productionThe importance of market access for farmer profitabilityHow transparency and trust improve agribusiness outcomesWhy smallholder farmers are central to Africa’s food systemHow technology, storage, logistics, and contracts reduce riskThe role of government, policy, and AfCFTA in scaling agricultureWhy youth inclusion is essential for sustainable agribusiness Africa’s agricultural future depends on the strength of its value chains, not just its yields. #AfricanAgriculture #Agribusiness #ValueChains #SmallholderFarmers #SustainableAgriculture #AgriTech #AHWAM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  4. Africa Can’t Fix Food Security Without Fixing Infrastructure

    JAN 22

    Africa Can’t Fix Food Security Without Fixing Infrastructure

    Africa has the land. Africa has the people. Africa has the demand. So why does agricultural growth remain a challenge? In this full episode of An Hour With A Manager (AHWAM), Hani Dalan, CEO of Avotein Farms Ltd (Uganda), breaks down the real structural barriers to agricultural transformation in Africa, and why leadership, infrastructure, and market access matter more than technology hype. This conversation explores: - Why agriculture is capital-intensive in Africa - How market access transforms smallholder farmers - The role of logistics, roads, and cold storage in food security - Why zoning and crop variety selection matter - Circular economy models in agribusiness - Ethical leadership in African agriculture - Why Africa must fix fundamentals before scaling technology This episode is essential for agribusiness leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and managers focused on sustainable food systems, exports, and long-term economic growth across Africa. #AfricanAgriculture #Agribusiness #FoodSecurity #Leadership #AHWAM #EthicalLeadership #Agriculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  5. JAN 13

    Africa’s Creative Industry & the $45 Billion Opportunity | Leadership & Fashion Business Insights

    The global creative industry is valued at over $45 billion, yet Africa accounts for just 1.5% of that market, revealing a massive untapped opportunity. In this episode of An Hour With A Manager, we spotlight a Nigerian female entrepreneur in the fashion and textile industry, exploring what it truly takes to build, sustain, and scale a creative business in Africa. This episode covers: - Leadership in the creative and fashion industry - Building a fashion business from the ground up - Funding and financing challenges in Africa - Serving local and diaspora markets - Collaboration as a growth strategy - Innovation, AI, and the future of textiles - Operational strategy, team management, and resilience - Consistency, sustainability, and global expansion This conversation is designed for managers, founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and aspiring leaders looking to understand Africa’s creative economy and how to compete globally. 🎧 Subscribe to An Hour With A Manager for more leadership and management insights 💬 Join the AHWAM community and be part of Africa’s growth story #AfricanBusiness #CreativeIndustry #FashionIndustry #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #TextileIndustry #AHWAM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  6. How Arid Land Farming Can Transform Africa’s Food Security | Leadership & Agribusiness Insights

    JAN 13

    How Arid Land Farming Can Transform Africa’s Food Security | Leadership & Agribusiness Insights

    Africa’s food security challenge is deeply linked to climate change, drought, and underutilized arid lands, yet these challenges also represent one of the continent’s greatest opportunities. In this episode of An Hour With A Manager, we speak with Patrick Njiru, Founder of Green Gold (Kenya), a company transforming semi-arid and arid lands into productive, profitable farms. This conversation unpacks real-world leadership, strategy, and innovation in African agriculture, including: - Transforming arid and semi-arid land into productive farms - Leadership and resilience in harsh farming environments - Climate change, drought, and sustainable agriculture - Cost control and low-budget farming strategies - Organic farming, inter-cropping, and risk diversification - Agribusiness models for Africa’s dry regions - Community impact, employment, and food security - The role of government policy and infrastructure - Innovation, technology, and the future of African agriculture - Africa’s role in global food security and the G20 agenda This episode is essential viewing for managers, agripreneurs, policymakers, investors, development professionals, and business leaders seeking practical solutions for Africa’s agricultural transformation. 🎧 Subscribe to An Hour With A Manager for leadership and management insights shaping Africa’s future #AfricanAgriculture #FoodSecurity #Agribusiness #ClimateChange #SustainableFarming #Leadership #AfricanEntrepreneurs #AHWAM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  7. Leadership Expert: Employers Should Apply Fairness in Their Payment Structure - Adetunji A. Oludare

    08/03/2025

    Leadership Expert: Employers Should Apply Fairness in Their Payment Structure - Adetunji A. Oludare

    Watch the full conversation on YouTube Follow us on all our social media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X)⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  8. Top Fintech Exec: Leaders Should Take Responsibility And Build Their People- Dr Babatunde O. Obrimah

    08/03/2025

    Top Fintech Exec: Leaders Should Take Responsibility And Build Their People- Dr Babatunde O. Obrimah

    Watch the full conversation on YouTube Follow us on all our social media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X)⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
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Welcome to An Hour With A Manager - AHWAM, Africa’s premier media platform delivering practical management and entrepreneurship lessons from Africa’s most experienced leaders, built for professionals and founders who want clarity, direction, and sustainable success. New Episodes out: • Thursdays by 8 PM GMT+1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Ubong Mathew
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © AN HOUR WITH A MANAGER LTD
  • Show Website
    AHWAM Podcast