Career Quest Podcast

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Ever wondered what your dream career actually looks like from the inside? Career Quests is a monthly podcast hosted by Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo featuring unfiltered conversations with professionals from across Namibia and beyond. Each episode, real professionals share their journeys, challenges, lessons, and the advice they wish someone had given them earlier. Whether you are a student exploring options, a graduate seeking direction, or considering a career change, this is your guide. No filters, no sugar coating, just real stories and real inspiration. New episodes every month.

Episodes

  1. Aug 12

    Episode 03: Resilience Redefined: Overcoming Adversity and Empowering Others – A Conversation with Simalumba Nawa

    In this third episode of Career Quest Podcast, our host, Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo, sits down with Simalumba Nawa, a professional speaker, trainer, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for disability inclusion. His journey is an inspiring story of resilience and transformation. After a life-changing accident that left him blind, Simalumba redefined his career path, moving from computer science into disability advocacy and leadership. As the founder and CEO of The Blindspot, he has become a strong voice in promoting inclusive workplaces and fostering accessibility in business and society. His work has taken him to stages across Africa and beyond, from TEDx Namibia to the Pan African Speakers Summit, the Inclusive Africa Conference, and, most recently, the Mandela Washington Fellowship, where he made history as the first Namibian with a disability to participate. Join us as Simalumba shares his story, his passion for breaking barriers, and his vision for a more inclusive future.

  2. Aug 10

    Episode 02: Breaking Barriers in Renewable Energy with Aina Kauluma

    In our second episode of Career Quest Podcast, our host Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo speaks with Aina Kauluma, a renewable energy analyst and youth leader shaping Namibia’s clean energy future. From studying physics and mathematics to working on the Daures Green Hydrogen Village and researching in Germany, Aina shares her inspiring journey into renewable energy. She opens up about the challenges she has faced, the opportunities emerging in the sector, and her advice for young Namibians who want to make an impact in sustainability. Tune in to discover how passion, resilience, and curiosity can fuel a career in the renewable energy industry.

  3. Jul 27

    Episode 01: Navigating Engineering and Expanding Horizons – A Conversation with Saarty Mikka

    In our inaugural episode of Career Quest Podcast, our host, Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo, sits down with Saarty Mikka, an electrical and electronic engineer with over six years of experience spanning power station engineering, telecommunications, control systems, and commercial operations at NamPower. Saarty holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Smart Grid Technology, from Stellenbosch University, and is an MBA graduate in Management Strategy at the University of Namibia. Beyond engineering, she is a dedicated community leader, entrepreneur, and certified real estate agent, proving that a career doesn't have to fit inside a single box. In this episode, Saarty opens up about her journey into one of Namibia's most male-dominated industries, the challenges of building multiple careers at once, and her advice for young people, especially women, considering a future in STEM. Tune in to discover how curiosity, resilience, and ambition can shape a career without limits.

  4. Trailer

    Welcome to Career Quest Podcast!

    Before we dive into our first episode, meet your host Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo and get a taste of what Career Quests is all about. In this trailer, Selma introduces the podcast, shares the vision behind it, and gives you a glimpse of the unfiltered career conversations coming your way every month. Career Quests was created for every young person who has ever felt unsure about their future, the high school student exploring their options, the graduate seeking direction, and the professional ready for a change. This podcast is your monthly guide to making informed and confident decisions about your career through real life stories from various professionals. New episodes drop every month on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hit follow so you are the first to know when Episode 1 is out. Your career quest journey starts here. 🚀 Episodes are recorded at #BeFree Studio located at the #BeFree Youth Campus under the One Economy Foundation.

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Ever wondered what your dream career actually looks like from the inside? Career Quests is a monthly podcast hosted by Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo featuring unfiltered conversations with professionals from across Namibia and beyond. Each episode, real professionals share their journeys, challenges, lessons, and the advice they wish someone had given them earlier. Whether you are a student exploring options, a graduate seeking direction, or considering a career change, this is your guide. No filters, no sugar coating, just real stories and real inspiration. New episodes every month.

Information

  • Creator
    #BeFree Studio
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © #BeFree Studio
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    Career Quest Podcast