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QUALIFIED: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work with Shari Dunn | 284 33:58

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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Africa’s Big Switch is a podcast that aims to identify current and future solutions to complex problems on the African continent. Examples of such problems include: Climate Change, Homelessness, Poverty, Political Instability, Famine, Floods etc.Our first season sheds light and sparks conversation around the future of energy in Africa.Why Energy?Modern society depends on reliable and affordable energy services to function smoothly and to develop equitably. A well-established energy system supports all sectors from medicine and education to agriculture, infrastructure, communications and high-technology. However, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), there are over 770 million people in the world today without access to electricity, 77% of which are in Sub-saharan Africa. The Sustainable Development Goal 7 of the UN Agenda, aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. Given we are only a few years to 2030, we explore the progress, challenges and opportunities for achieving this goal across

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Bonus: Sit Down with Your Hosts 3.0 16:10

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Send us a text On this episode of Africa's Big Switch Podcast, hosts Celine , Lys , Bolaji and Hassana reflect on the 10 episodes released in 2024. They discuss their favourite episodes, progress and give insights into the future direction of the podcast. The conversation takes on a more casual and chat-like tone rather than a formal interview. Special thanks to Atim and Adeoti for the marketing, and the hosts would like take the opportunity to wish the listeners a Happy New Year! Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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E32 Duara Education: Women-Led Schools, Community-Led Change 39:29

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Send us a text On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Victoria Peill , founder of Duara Education , a social enterprise that is empowering female teachers to create community-based micro schools. Victoria's background spans, education, entrepreneurship and strategy, including roles with African leadership, group posting, consulting group and teaching in Peru. Duara Education makes high quality school education accessible for millions of families in Africa, starting in Kenya. They empower female teachers to start their own community-based microschool, leveraging the power of innovations and decentral networks. On this episode, we explore: Victoria's journey and her role The rationale behind Duara Education’s emphasis on women-led schools The transformative impact of empowering teachers to lead quality, community-based education in Africa Challenges faced in building Duara Education and supporting teachers through this journey Join us as we delve into Victoria's remarkable journey and her impact on Africa's education sector on Africa’s Big Switch. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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E31: Angel Investing with Innovate Africa Fund 40:42

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Send us a text On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Kristin Wilson . Kristen currently works for the Innovate Africa Fund as the Managing Partner and Bold Angel Network, she crafts innovative solutions that combine human operations, data analytics, and software to drive growth for SMEs and start-ups in sub-Saharan Africa. The Innovate Africa Fund is a founder-first catalyst fund dedicated to accelerating the journey to product-market fit for African entrepreneurs. Kristin has over a decade of management consulting experience in technology strategy, product development, and business planning, Kristin specialises in enabling organisations to develop infrastructure and processes to leverage technology and data for business scalability and profitability. Her expertise spans stakeholder engagement, operational enhancement, and digital transformation. As a seasoned digital work expert, writer, speaker, and thought leader, Kristin has built a successful career helping startups and small businesses thrive in emerging markets. Her background in data analytics, operations research and project management has equipped her to drive innovation and growth for ambitious founders. She maintains a robust and active angel investment portfolio, and is also the Chief Strategy Officer at Spurt! Kristin serves as LP Advisor at Oui Capital and Investment Lead for the Rising Tide Africa Angel Network. She is also a Harris Fellow On this episode, we explore: Kristen's journey and her role The drive behind Innovate Africa Fund Future of Innovate Africa Fund How to get involved Join us as we delve into Kristen's remarkable journey and her impact on Africa's investment sector on Africa’s Big Switch Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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E30 Sierra Leone's Path to Digital Learning and Education Reform 50:12

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Send us a text On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Modupe Poku . Modupe currently works for the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change as the Education Advisor to the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education focusing specifically on digital learning. The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change partners with political leaders to drive meaningful change by offering strategy, policy, and delivery support, with a focus on harnessing technology to improve governance. By working closely with governments, they aim to create more inclusive, open, and prosperous societies through practical solutions and lasting impact. Modupe is an international development professional with a focus on strategy, good governance, gender & women's empowerment and sustainability. She has over 7 years work experience in advisory, program and stakeholder management and strategy development across Anglophone and Francophone West Africa and Switzerland. She is especially passionate about the intersection of the public, private and non profit sector in reaching the SDGs especially through good governance, sustainable businesses and technology. On this episode, we explore: Modupe's background and her role The curriculum transition in the education sector Financing and investment in the education sector Future of technology in the education sector in West Africa Join us as we delve into Modupe's remarkable journey and her impact on Africa's education sector on Africa’s Big Switch. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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E29 Navigating Corporate Finance and Venture Capital in Emerging Markets 59:00

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Send us a text On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Toni Sanni , Head Corporate Finance and Venture Capital at the Emerging Africa Group . The Emerging Africa Group is an ESG-focused organization that partners with investors to bridge Africa's financial gap and support sustainable development. With over $1 billion raised, it offers financing and advisory services across sectors like investment banking, fintech, and infrastructure. Toni Sanni is an accomplished financial services expert with experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Investment Banking. At Emerging Africa Group, Toni leads a team of experts and drives Venture Capital and Advisory businesses. She holds degrees from the University of Bristol and the London School of Economics and has worked at Verod Capital and Mediterrania Capital Partners, focusing on major capital transactions in emerging markets. On this episode, we explore: Toni's background and experience Goals and mission of the Emerging Africa Group What it means to be an ESG focused investment group Challenges and solutions of building in the African investment ecosystem Join us as we delve into Toni's remarkable journey and her impact on Africa's investment sector on Africa’s Big Switch. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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E28 Unleashing Potential: How Opportunity International Empowers Farmers 44:37

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Send us a text On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Richard Chongo , the Country Director of Opportunity International Malawai. Opportunity International is a global network of over 40 organizations, primarily microfinance institutions, helping millions of families in over 20 countries across Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America to lift themselves out of poverty. Funded by support members in countries like Australia, Canada, Germany, and the USA, these organizations provide small loans and financial aid to those in need. A leadership forum fosters collaboration and innovation across the network to maximize their impact worldwide. Richard Chongo specializes in managing transformative programs around agriculture, finance, youth, development and gender equality. On this episode, we explore: Richard’s journey at Opportunity International and what Opportunity International is The kinds of technology Opportunity International has provided? Engagement with the farmers Future opportunities for Opportunity International Join us as we delve into Richard’s remarkable journey and his impact on the Agricultural sector. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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ABS E27 Agrify: Improving Yield & Carbon Income for Farmers 28:29

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Send us a text On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Delz Erinle , the Founder and Product Lead of Agrify . Agrify focuses on decarbonizing the agricultural value chain through regenerative intelligence and carbon microfinance, aiming to improve farmer resilience and farmer incomes. Delz is an innovator with expertise in Economics and Product Design as well as master’s degrees in Marketing Management, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He also founded and leads Astra , which pioneers a new way to design clothes using AI and discover them in virtual reality. On this episode, we explore: Delz's background and tech journey The challenges experienced at Agrify Success stories at Agrify The benefits of AI to the farmers Join us as we delve into Delz's remarkable journey and his impact on the Agricultural sector. This is Africa’s Big Switch. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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ABS E26 Unlocking Capital: Liquify's Mission to Finance African SMEs 46:26

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Send us a text On this episode of ABS, we sit down with Alberta Asafo-Asamoah , the Co-Founder of Liquify , an invoice financing platform connecting African SME's to global capital markets. Alberta started in corporate banking in Europe before moving to impact investing and entrepreneurship. In 2018, she founded AlgebraInTheCity , an educational support organization to provide quality education to underserved communities. Alberta completed her MBA at Imperial College Business School and has obtained the 2021 Edie Hunt inspiration Award, and was a nominee for the Women of the Future award. We cover the following topics on this episode: Alberta's background and personality The journey of building Liquify and how invoice financing works The opportunities and challenges of invoice financing The business partnerships and success stories at Liquify Join us as we delve into Alberta's remarkable journey and her impact on Africa's SME sector on Africa’s Big Switch. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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ABS E25 PLTFM: Connecting the Diaspora to African Investment 49:45

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Send us a text On this episode of ABS, we sit down with Joe Kinvi , the Founder of PLTFM, a multi-asset investment platform for Africa and Africans in the Diaspora. He also leads HoaQ , an investor community with over 100 investments across Africa and its Diaspora. Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, Joe was an experienced operator with a background in finance, mergers and acquisitions, business development, and partnerships. Joe has held key positions such as Head of Finance at Touchtech Payments (acquired by Stripe), Growth Lead at Stripe, and Partnerships Lead at Paystack. In this episode, we explore: Joe's passion, background, and personality The importance of building investment communities for Africa The journey of PLTFM Overcoming challenges and the future vision for PLTFM Join us as we delve into Joe's remarkable journey and his transformative impact on Africa's investment sector on Africa’s Big Switch. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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ABS E24 From Marginalisation to Empowerment: EDF's Commitment to Education and Problem Solving 39:37

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Send us a text On this episode of ABS, we sit down with Abiola Adebiyi , the Founder of Elevate Development Foundation (EDF) . EDF is a youth-led NGO focused on educating, enlightening, and empowering vulnerable Nigerians in underserved communities. Abiola, a forensic accountant with a master's degree in sustainable development from the University of Sussex, advocates for public policies grounded in equity and justice to transform Nigeria, especially for its underserved populations. Through social impact initiatives, leadership, mentorship, and public speaking, she empowers the youth to become agents of community change. At just 16, she founded EDF to guide the youth in slum communities toward economic prosperity, impacting over 7,000 individuals by improving education and addressing unemployment. In this episode, we explore: Abiola's passion, background, and personality The importance of SDG4 and why she focuses on education The inception and journey of the Elevate Development Foundation Managing a volunteer-based organization Overcoming challenges in running EDF The future vision for EDF Join us as we delve into Abiola’s remarkable journey and her transformative impact on Nigeria's education sector on Africa’s Big Switch. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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ABS E23 LISA: Increasing Access to Education for the Underprivileged in Lagos 1:03:28

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Send us a text On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Dammy Feyide , the Founder of Theo by LISA, a digital learning solution for children in public primary schools and remote areas. Dammy is also the Team Lead of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development at ProvidusBank, the Founder & CEO of Let it Shine Academy, and the Proprietress & Executive Director of Let it Shine Secondary School . Since graduating with an economics and business management degree from Sheffield University, Dammy has devoted her life to addressing educational access issues and child development challenges. She is also a published author and a scholar of Child Rights and education reform. We cover the following themes on this episode: Understanding LISA’s journey, mission, and operating model for delivering free education in Lagos. Getting to know Dammy, her passion, ambition, and personality. What is Theo and who is it built for? The future of LISA - Did you know they are building a school? Join us as we explore Dammy's remarkable journey and her impact on Nigeria's education sector. This is Africa’s Big Switch. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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Bonus: Sit Down with Your Hosts 2.0 51:32

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Send us a text On this episode of Africa's Big Switch Podcast, hosts Hassana, Joshua, Beatrice, and Bolaji reflect on the 14 episodes released so far. They discuss the progress that has been made and give insights into the future direction of the podcast. The conversation takes on a more casual and chat-like tone rather than a formal interview. The hosts also take the opportunity to wish the listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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ABS E22 Sawa Energy: Providing C&I Solar Solutions to Rwandan Businesses 39:14

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Send us a text On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Eder Munyampenda , the Rwanda Country Manager at Sawa Energy , a startup that empowers East Africa’s small and medium businesses by reducing electricity pricing and volatility. Sawa Energy was founded by three environmentally and socially conscious entrepreneurs, who bring significant experience in solar, finance and business. Sawa Energy aims to become the largest private provider of solar power and seeks to deploy 50MW by 2030, supporting 1,000 clients. Starting his career as a technical sales manager, Eder has since transitioned to be the Country Manager of Sawa Energy. We cover the following themes on this episode: Understanding Sawa Energy's business model, its customer offerings and unique value proposition. The challenges faced by small and medium businesses in accessing affordable and reliable electricity in Rwanda. How Sawa Energy's solutions are addressing these challenges and making a positive impact. The future goals and expansion plans of Sawa Energy in the region. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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ABS E21: Understanding the Effect of Fuel Subsidy Removal in Nigeria 36:56

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Send us a text We had a conversation with Noelle Okwedy , the Energy Insights Lead at Stears , a startup focused on providing data and insights to professionals interested in the African continent. Having worked in the Nigerian power sector after studying financial economics with econometrics at the University of Kent. Noelle is passionate about improving energy access in Africa. We cover the following themes on this episode: The history and initial intention of the Nigerian government for providing fuel subsidy. The impact of fuel subsidy removal to the government's budget and the unwanted domino effects to the cost of living of Nigerians. Noelle's opinion on the approach to fuel subsidy removal and the need for improved budget planning and transparency. Potential solutions such as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in transportation and the need for significant government infrastructure investment and policy, to attract investors. Have a listen! Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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ABS E20 Funnelling Investments into the African Energy Sector 40:01

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Send us a text On this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kelly-Ann Mealia , Chairperson and Co-Founder of Energy Capital & Power. Kelly-Ann brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in facilitating financial investments in Africa, shedding light on the significant impact these gatherings have on promoting investment and forging strategic alliances in Africa's energy industry. Since its conception in 2016, Energy Capital & Power has organised over twenty events around the world including in Houston, Washington D.C., London, Tripoli, Cape Town and Riyadh, working with the largest energy companies in the world. During our conversation, we delve into the role of Energy Capital & Power as an international African investment platform including recent events and partnerships, from MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power conference to the groundbreaking South Sudan Oil & Power forum. Tune in to this thought-provoking podcast episode to gain a deeper understanding of the investment landscape in the African energy sector. Whether you are an industry professional, an investor, or simply someone interested in the sustainable development of Africa, this conversation with Kelly-Ann Mealia is not to be missed. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn…

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