The Growth Podcast with Suwi
This is a Podcast for individuals who are committed to their growth. Through this Podcast, we highlight a number of personal development areas and how we can improve upon each. On some episodes, we have special guests to drive conversations around specific subject areas. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a career person or just someone seeking to get the best out of life, we have you covered.
Episodes
S02E85 Debbie Nonde | 30 Years at BDO | Growing and Rising in the Same Organisation
BDO CEO is our Guest
S02E84 Eve Banda | HR | Education and Work | Workplace Dynamics | Career & Business
HR Guru Eve Banda graces the Podcast
S02E82 Dr. Kunda Phiri | I Have 4 Degrees But Education Alone Is Not Enough
Dr Kunda Phiri
S02E81 Justin Kangwa on Preparing for Retirement | What to Expect in Retirement
Justin Kangwa, a renowned HR Professional speaks on retirement.
S02E80 Mubita Nawa | Real Estate Investment | Business Principles | Shameless Selling
We talk to local Businessman Mubita Nawa.
S02E79 Brian Kalero | 25 Years In Banking and Career Development
We host seasoned banker Brian Kalero
S02E78 Kabanda Chewe | Yango's Country Manager On Her Career Journey & Yango's Growth
We host Kabanda Chewe
S02E77 Shadreck Lusambo | Financial Discipline | Financial Management | Investments
Shadreck Lusambo joins us for a conversation on Finances.
S02E76 Pompi | Marriage and Family | Making Wholesome Music | Anti-Betting | Business
We talk to multi award winning recording artist Pompi.
S02E75 Busola Martins Shares Her Experience In Marriage & Insights On Running Businesses
Join us in Conversation with Busola Martins.
S02E74 Ayo Daniels | Everything You Need To Know About Leadership And Mentorship
We host leadership expert Ayo Daniels.
S02E73 Jason Kazilimani | Leadership | Career Growth and Insights from KPMG Zambia CEO
We host KPMG Zambia CEO Jason Kazilimani.
S02E72 Patrick Banda | Boss-Employee Dynamics | Career Inisghts
We host an HR and Personal Development Expert Patrick Banda.
S02E71 Judith Kafwembe | Career Nuggets | Finding My Place | Boss Dynamics | Pivoting
Join us as we host Judith Kafwembe.
S02E70 Mwala Mooto | How I Quit A Managerial Job To Set Up A Business That Almost Died
Mwala Mooto shares his story on how he quit a promising career to go into business with no success guarantees.
S02E69 Tafadzwa The Goal Getter | Starting 2024 Strong | Effective Goal Setting | Focus
Tafadzwa shares some gems on how to set goals and smash them.
S02E68 Sebastien Dutch | Discipline | Managing Money | DJ LBC | Life of a DJ | Marketing
Sebastien Dutch balances a marketing career and is a budding at the same time. Join us on this thrilling conversation.
S02E67 Mark Ziligone | Balancing 2 Careers | Surviving Divorce | Single Parenting
Mark Ziligone is a renowned comedian and a professional journalist plying his trade with the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation. He sits down with us and discusses his careers and personal life.
S02E66 Abel Ng'andu Engineering Entrepreneur | Pursuit of Wealth | PHD Syndrome
Eng. Abel Ng'andu shares some insights into his entrepreneurial journey.
S02E65 Emmy Kumwenda | Career Insights From A Banker With Over 22 Years Experience
Emmy Kumwenda is a banker with over two decades of experience in the banking sector. She serves in the Executive Committee of Standard Chartered Zambia.
S02E64 Emmanuel Machwani | From Street Hustle To A Big Paint Manufacturing Business
Emmanuel Machwani talks to us about running a business from nothing.
S02E63 Roberto | Managing Different Businesses | Dynamics of Fame | Power of Relevance
Superstar Roberto is our guest on this one!
S02E62 Edwin Ngwane & Emmanuel Mukula | The Other Side of Entrepreneurship They Never Tell You About
A conversation on running business like never heard before.
S02E61 Nabwalya Vlahakis | Media Journey | Corporate Transition | Parenting Dynamics
We host media personality Nabwalya Vlahakis.
S02E61 Cynthia Kanema | Etiquette and Mannerisms | Networking Etiquette | Transitions
We talk to Cynthia Kanema
S02E60 Chilu Lemba | The Story Behind One of Africa's Biggest Voice Over Artists
We talk to Chilu Lemba, one of the most recognizable voice actors!
S02E59 Daniel Kabani | Right Attitude for Success | Mindset Shifts | Business Advice
A fierce conversation about running business and the attitude of successful entrepreneurs.
S02E58 Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya on Winning The BBC Komlar Dumor Award & His Journey in Media
We talk to award winning journalist Jonah Buyoya.
S02E56 Emmanuel Mwanza | Scaling a Business | Knowing Customers | Entrepreneurship Tips
Join us in conversation with Entrepreneur Emmanuel Mwanza.
S02E55 Petersen | Growing up in Hardship | Why he Pursued Education with Music
Join us as we chat with local music legend Petersen.
S02E54 Mukwandi Chibesakunda | Life of a CEO | Leadership Dynamics | Teams | Lifestyle
Join us in this exciting conversation with the ZANACO CEO Mukwandi Chibesakunda.
S02E53 General Ozzy | 20 Years In Music | Humble Beginnings | Advice For New Generation
Join us in conversation with General Ozzy
S02E52 Collins 'Bwana Njombe' Zulu | Comedy As A Career | Being Bwana Njombe | Money
Join us in Conversation with Collins 'Bwana Njombe' Zulu
S02E51 Roxy | Media Career | Building A Business As A Newcomer | Bringing Int'll Guests
We Host Media Personality and Entrepreneur Roxy
S02E50 Suwilanji Siame | Early Career | Podcasting | Career Dynamics |
A special for our 50th episode.
S02E49 The Urban Evangelist | Pain & Loss | Faith | Godly Womanhood | Autism | Purpose
This episode features Mainza Kawanu, most fondly referred to as The Urban Evangelist.
S02E48 Webster Twaambo | Career Nuggets | Managing People | Tracking Personal Goals
This episode features Webster Twaambo who shares some key insights on building a resilient career.
S02E47 Nachombe Siatwambo | Working With Your Spouse In Running A Successful Business
On this episode, we feature entrepreneur Nachombe Siatwambo.
S02E46 Angela Kapembwa | Finding Your Purpose | Life Choices | Being Intentional
Welcome to The Growth Podcast, we feature Engineer Angela Kapembwa.
S02E45 Jayne Mazimba | Financial Management | Career Visibility | Personal Growth
Join our conversation with Jayne Mazimba.
S02E44 Chewe Chileshe | The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Chewe Chileshe from Franklin Covey Zambia shares gems on what habits characterize highly effective people.
S02E43 Yo Maps | Rise To Stardom | Marriage | Music | Family | The Future | Advice
We speak to Yo Maps on his music journey.
S02E42 Chomba Bowa | How I Quit My Job To Grow My Business | Value of Mentorship
This week we speak to the proprietor of Meraki Cafe Chomba Bowa who resigned her senior role in the bank to focus on her side hustle.
S02E41 Queen Dube | How I Survived Poverty, Abuse and Fended For Myself As A Teenager
This week on The Growth Podcast, we share a touching story of resilience, endurance and determination of 23 year old Queen Luyando Dube. She shares an emotional tale of her life thus far, the struggles and the pain she has endured in the pursuit of her dream. She may not have arrived yet, but the light is in sight!
S02E40 Tafadzwa Bete Sasa | Enhancing Personal Performance | Managing Teams | Goal Setting
This week, we talk to Tafadzwa, one of the top life coaches in Zambia.
S02E39 The Zed Farmer | Self Worth | Impact of Relationships on Business | Discipline
On this episode, we feature prominent Zambian farmer Maria Zaloumis.
The Growth Podcast EP38 Dr Christine Mushibwe | Making Your Qualifications Work For You | Jobs
This podcast features Dr. Christine Mushibwe
S02E37 Adekunle Ogundipe | What Zambians Can Learn From Nigeria | No Excuses
This episode features Adekunle Ogundipe
S02E36 Sonny Zulu | From Mining To Banking | Rising To CEO | Being A Pastor | Humility
Enjoy this conversation with Sonny Zulu, the CEO for Standard Chartered Zambia
S02E35 Dickson Jere | Life After State House | Reinventing Himself | Being a Lawyer
EP35 Dickson Jere | Life After State House | Reinventing Himself | Being a Lawyer
S02E34 Lulu Wood | Working With Hubby | Family | Influencer Business | Relationships
In this episode we host Lulu Wood!
S02E33 Andrew Chibuye | 20 Years at PWC | Becoming A Performer |
We talk to PWC Country Senior Partner on his career journey and the lessons he has learnt over the years.
S02E32 Emmanuel Mukula | Principles For Running Business | Selling Shamelessly
A must watch episode for entrepreneurs with Emmanuel Mukula.
S02E31 Jonathan Imakando | Journey To CEO | Becoming A Top Performer | Work Ethics
We Host the CEO for African Life Financial Services who shares some gems on careers.
S02E30 - Valentine Episode - My Wife & I Play A Card Game & Answer Some Personal Questions
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S02E29 - Kunda Musonda-Chola | FAQs on Investing in Treasury Bills and Bonds | Village Banking
We talk to an Investment Expert on available investment options and some FAQs on Invesments.
S02E28 Fisho Mwale - Getting Fired | Starting From Scratch | Growing A Business
Seasoned entrepreneur Fisho Mwale blesses us with a conversation on his entrepreneurial journey.
S02E26 Kyembe Kyalusanza | Building A Career From Scratch | Rising In The Bank | Growth
We feature Kyembe Kyalusanza, Corporate Affairs Manager at Standard Chartered Zambia. She shares her career journey from working at a security company to how she job hunted bank to bank until she entered Standard Chartered.
S02E25 Chile One Mr Zambia | His Music | Growth | Awards
We talk to Chile One on his musical journey, his growth as an artist and his 2022 Awards.
S02E24 Pastor Gladys Paswani | Building Strong Marriages | Dating Right
In our last episode of the year, we are talking to Pastor Gladys Paswani on How couples can build stronger Marriages.
The Growth Podcast EP23 - Monica Musonda | From Dangote Employee to Owning Her Own Business
Monica Musonda shares her journey of how she left a lucrative career to launch her own dream.
S02E22 - Kamiza Chikula | Voicepreneur | Starting Out | Christian Values | Media
We talk to one of the most recognizable Zambian Voice Artists Kamiza Chikula. He talks about how his Christian Values have guided his career and how he commercialized his voice from doing free voices to being one of the most sought voices in the industry. He also shares his event Emceeing journey and has some wisdom for the upcoming crop of voice over and media enthusiasts.
The Growth Podcast EP21 Ndine Emma on His Life in Comedy | Consistency | Content Business | Struggle
We talk to one of Zambia's biggest content creators who kicked of his career as a joke. Now he is up there on the content creators leaderboard having had some good success key among which was his FIFA influencing deal. Ba Emma tells his story with jokes along the way but with a serious message of growth for young people seeking to secure the bag as content creators. #ndineemma #thegrowthpodcast #z
S02E20 Michie Zambia's Sweetheart - Career in Media | The Good & Ugly | Myths | What You Never See
We talk to Michie aka "Zambia's Sweetheart." She is a thriving media personality who many don't need to struggle to identify. In this conversation, she catches up with us, sharing detailed accounts of her successful journey in the media, giving timely advice to those coming up in the industry and the values that have seen her through. She is so full of life and we hope you feel that throughout thi
S02E19 - Chanda Brian on Making Money Young | Money Mistakes | How it Started | Forbes | Family
This week on The Growth Podcast, we have an exciting conversation with Brian Chanda. At only 22, he has built a multi-million Kwacha business. He made his first K100,000 at age 18. He comes from a humble background having dropped out of CBU for failure to pay school fees. He shares a story of his failures and losses on his journey. In this episode, Brian shares some very wise nuggets on how young
S02E18 - Topsy Sikalinda-The Story Of A Career Professional Doubling As A Comedian
We talk to Topsy Sikalinda who serves as Deputy Director - Customer Experience at the Zambia Revenue Authority. Topsy also doubles as a Comedian and shares his experience on how the doubling has been going. He further gives some nuggets on his experience in the corporate world and what he has learnt about leadership over the years.
S02E17 Daniel Mbazima | Former Drug Addict Who Almost Died Turns His Life Around
Daniel Mbazima was a hardcore drug addict whose life was on the brink of its end. He got expelled from two Russian Universities and returned home with a wasted opportunity. Hard as it may be, he turned his life around, got back to school, bagged his degree and opened a rehab centre to help drug addicts overcome their addiction.
S02E16 Moses Zulu - How I Set Up One of Zambia's Most Successful Event Companies
This week we chat with Moses Zulu, a young and budding Zambian entrepreneur who quit his job to establish his own event company that has risen successfully over the past 4 years. #thegrowthpodcast #entrepreneurship #zambia
S02E15 - Samuel Machishi on Working for Free | Walking to Work for 9 Years | Struggle
Samuel Machishi is our guest this week. He is a very recognizable media personality with the national broadcaster - ZNBC. He talks about his journey to being a renowned broadcaster, sharing intimate details of how he transitioned from a life of poverty to make a life for himself.
S0EE14 - Maybin Simbeye - From Katondo Street Hustler to Owning Multiple Electronic Stores at Shopping Malls
Our guest this week is budding entrepreneur Maybin Simbeye fondly known as Mayback or Mr Win. He is the founder of Win Electronics, a company he founded after hustling his way on the streets of Katondo. He shares his story of starting his business from CBU and the hurdles of managing a business with a balance sheet north of K4million.
S02E12 - The Growth Podcast EP12 Yangeni Chendela on Side Hustles | Making Money Away from Your Job |
Yangeni Chendela is a season HR expert who serves as Head of HR for BDO Zambia. In this episode, he talks about the importance of side hustles (side businesses) for people who are in full time employment. He also focus on Dos and Don'ts to avoid crossing your employers while conducting your side hustle.
S02E11 Kachiza Kwenda - Prudential CEO on Leadership | Careers | Managing People
This week we talk to Kachiza Kwenda, one of the youngest CEOs in Zambia. He shares some gems on leadership as young person and how his leadership journey has been. He goes on to share advice on how to get the best in employees. Also, he shares how his interview experience for the job was and what others can learn from it.
S02E10 - Simon Mulenga Mwila on How He Turned His Life Around | Social Media | Road to Law |
This week we talk to Simon Mulenga Mwila. He tells us how he struggled growing up with a single mother and how struggle dominated his childhood. Simon talks about how he turned his life around to become a Lawyer and how he has leveraged relationships to get ahead.
S02E09 The Growth Podcast Chanozya Kabaghe - Investing in Stocks | Being Financially Savvy | Creating Wealth
In this week's episode of the Growth Podcast, we talk to Chanozya Kabaghe, one of the youngest financial educators in Zambia. Our conversation is around creating long term wealth through long term investments such as stocks and bonds.
S02E03 The Growth Podcast Ruth Mooto - Building Her First House | Mistakes | Costs | Lessons | Advice
This week we talk to Ruth Mooto who shares her experience of building her first house. She, her husband and children had to move into a house without electricity and endured the discomfort in their quest to build their dream home.
S02E07 - Edwin Ngwane on Quitting Work for Business | Struggles of Entrepreneurs | The Art of Selling
In this episode, we talk to local author and entrepreneur Edwin Ngwane on his life as an entrepreneur and self development author. He is also a Sales Expert and shares some tips on how businesses can improve sales. He also lets us in on some ways we can become better entrepreneurs.
S02E06 - Dr Rozious Siatwambo on Running Business | Failure | Business Mistakes | Lessons
Welcome! In this episode, we talk to Dr Rozious Siatwambo, one of the most recognizable business figures in Zambia. He shares his entrepreneurial journey with us, from running his business from his UNZA room to owning a chain of successful businesses.
S02E05 - Mwizukanji on Childhood | Failure | Running Businesses | Her Journey | Growth
In this episode, I sit down with Mwizukanji as she opens up about her life before and after the fame. She shares key lessons she learnt from failure, from her failed marriage and how all her experiences prepared her for the life she now lives. She talks about her experience raising 4 kids as a single mom and how she balances that with her career and business. #mwizukanji #thegrowthpodc
S02E03 - ECZ PR Manager Patricia Luhanga - From House Maid to Influential PR Executive
This week on the Growth Podcast, I talk to Patricia Luhanga who has not had it easy in her journey. She is the Corporate Affairs Manager at the Electoral Commission of Zambia. She shares her story of how she had to work as a maid to raise money for her education and how she endured at the hands of a cruel boss in her career. From a life of struggle, she has risen and held key strategic positions i
HR Expert Justin Kangwa talks about CVs | Job Interviews | Career Development| Dealing with Bosses
In this episode, renowned HR Expert Justin Kangwa talks to people who want to build their careers in the corporate world. The conversation covers CVs, job interviews, handling a difficult boss, career progression and career development. Don't forget to subscribe and share with a friend!
