Ziwani

08/06/2026

"If the rate of change around us is faster than the rate of change within, we will struggle."

In this episode of Risk: West Africa, Chinwe Okpala sits down with seasoned Nigerian HR executive and leadership advisor Yemi Faseun for insights forged over nearly three decades of experience across banking, consulting, telecommunications, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Yemi argues that you can't afford to let change outrun you. While we cannot control the volatility of our external environment, we have total control over our own state of readiness.

Tune in to hear Yemi's practical, proactive frameworks on how to break out of the comfort zone of "same old, same old," learn how to read the signals early, and ensure your internal growth always outpaces external disruption.

Listen to the episode on the Reframed Podcast Channel: https://linktr.ee/ziwanicommunity?utm_campaign=kh&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=ep15

05/06/2026

Are you simply getting through your workday, or do you believe you have a part to play in God’s story of redemption?

Even with a sincere desire to honour Him, we often forget to invite God into our work. We act as if God is only concerned with what happens in the context of ministry and church, as if He has no interest in our jobs, businesses, and industries. But God has a profound purpose for the hours you spend at your desk or in the field.

In 'Foundations for Redemptive Work', we ask God to show us that purpose. We consistently see participants experience a revelation of what God is calling them to walk in, right where they are at.

We invite you to this three-part online course on June 22, 24, and 29. Register today and find how you can be faithful where He has positioned you.

https://ziwani.com/courses/foundations-for-redemptive-work?courseName=Foundations -for-event?utm_campaign=foundations&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=askgod

03/06/2026

"The moment you say yes to God, you're going to be exposed to risk."

Nissi Ekpott explains that there is a difference between the foolishness of presumption and the obedience of taking risks in faith.

He’s speaking from decades of on-the-ground experience navigating different African contexts and cultures, from managing cross-border deals in Nigeria, to building purpose-driven enterprises in Kenya and South Africa. Through it all, Nissi has seen firsthand how culture shapes our perception of risk across the African landscape. What feels like a reckless gamble in one region might be standard operating procedure in another.

Listen to the first episode of Risk: West Africa on the Reframed Podcast Channel to draw from insights and experience: https://linktr.ee/ziwanicommunity

01/06/2026

"Something shifted in the room when people began to speak honestly—not just about the weight of leading, but about how isolated it can feel. What came through clearly is that there's a deep need for community among Christian leaders. Not networking. Not programs. Just spaces where you can be truly known and held as you go." — Maria Kalanda

Mwangi and Maria recently hosted a dinner in Nairobi for Christian business leaders to truly connect and create a space for the questions we often overlook:

"How are you really doing?"
"What is shaping your decisions?"
"Where do you need support?"

This is exactly why the Counsel exists—to provide a safe space to explore the necessary questions without the pressure to perform or provide the polished answers. It is a space designed to impact not just what we do in business, but who we are becoming.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Counsel Groups that are forming in Kampala or Nairobi, get in touch with Maria at [email protected] or visit: https://ziwani.com/the-counsel/?utm_campaign=counsel&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=nairobi

29/05/2026

Fast growth sounds like the dream... until you're in the middle of it.

Sometimes you need others to help you realise the hidden weight you're carrying before it becomes too heavy to hold. Navigating the intense pressure of rapid business expansion, Andy found that being committed to a high-trust, high-accountability peer group changed his trajectory. Because he had a safe space where truth could be spoken, Andy was able to see clearly, have his perspective challenged, and adjust at a critical moment, ensuring his faith and family thrived along with his professional success.

Transformation doesn't happen in isolation, but in walking in a community of deep trust and high accountability.

If you're ready to find the peer support needed to keep your life and leadership aligned, discover if the Counsel is the right fit for your current season.

27/05/2026

In our first episode of the West Africa series on the 'Risk' podcast, Chinwe Okpala sits down with Nissi Ekpott, co-founder and director of GrowMyHome, founder of BizConnect, and an expert in African trade, investment, and enterprise development.

From navigating cross-border deals in the early 2000s (involving literal bags of cash) to building purpose-driven enterprises in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, Nissi shares firsthand stories that bring the reality of risk into sharp focus and how culture shapes the perception of risk across different African contexts.

From currency volatility to human capital challenges, they explore the real, on-the-ground risks entrepreneurs are facing in West Africa. Deepen your understanding of how risk is perceived, navigated, and lived across the continent with this new episode on the Reframed Podcast Channel.

https://linktr.ee/ziwanicommunity?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=kh&utm_content=risk14

25/05/2026

When we look at the next 20 years of our continent, what do we see? While many focus on the challenges, redemptive leaders see a different story.

Investment isn't just about financial capital. You invest in Africa’s flourishing when you choose to build where others might leave. You invest when you bring integrity to your workplace, gospel-inspired solutions to local problems, and excellence to your industry. When you fight for your brother's victory as if it were your own.

I sacrifice, we win.

Today, we celebrate everyone investing their lives into the flourishing of Africa.

22/05/2026

Success in leadership often comes with a hidden side effect: the higher you climb, the more isolated you become.

As Christian business leaders, we navigate a world of profound pressures and wrestle with complex decisions. While we may have a supportive community around us, there are very few people who truly understand how to lead in business, with faith.

The Counsel is a high-trust peer group designed for those ready to trade the isolation of leadership for godly wisdom and true accountability. A curated circle of peers who share similar levels of business responsibility go through a structured monthly process, to foster trust and vulnerability.

Navigate the hidden weight of leadership together and steward your marketplace calling for God’s glory with the Counsel.

https://ziwani.com/the-counsel?enquiry=Counsel?utm_campaign=counsel&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=trailer

22/05/2026

Success in leadership often comes with a hidden side effect: the higher you climb, the more isolated you become.

As Christian business leaders, we navigate a world of profound pressures and wrestle with complex decisions. While we may have a supportive community around us, there are very few people who truly understand how to lead in business, with faith.

The Counsel is a high-trust peer group designed for those ready to trade the isolation of leadership for godly wisdom and true accountability. A curated circle of peers who share similar levels of business responsibility go through a structured monthly process, to foster trust and vulnerability.

Navigate the hidden weight of leadership together and steward your marketplace calling for God’s glory with the Counsel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5uegtP4sQY

https://ziwani.com/the-counsel?enquiry=Counsel?utm_campaign=counsel&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=trailer

Who is in your circle of trust?Success in leadership often comes with a side effect: the higher you climb, the lonelier it can feel. As Christian business le...

20/05/2026

For those wanting to succeed in the African marketplace, it may not be about doing more, but doing less.

To find your true impact, you need the grace-filled power to say "no" to the things that don't add value, so you can say "yes" to God's intent for your life. It's about being disciplined to keep a laser focus on what God has actually called you to do.

Does your schedule today reflect your values and purpose?

🎧 Tune into the latest episode of Risk on the Reframed Podcast Channel to hear Jeff Phiri on how planning and diligence relate to risk.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/09EPaHxGwGAFq10ZVBetkP?si=tgfUrhHSTuutOLVuA5NJdA