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Diary 101 Podcast Diary 101 Podcast is a space for honest conversations about growth and real journeys.

Hosted by Akakandelwa Kandepwe, it shares the lessons, pivots, and progress behind meaningful work — reminding young people to start before they feel ready.

You shouldn't have to make yourself smaller to fit into a space where you belong.In the workplace and in leadership, it'...
14/10/2026

You shouldn't have to make yourself smaller to fit into a space where you belong.

In the workplace and in leadership, it's easy to feel pressure to soften your opinions, hold back your ideas or question whether you're good enough to be in the room.

On the Diary 101 Podcast, Nalucha Nganga shares a powerful reminder for young women: don't shrink yourself to fit into spaces.

Your voice, experience and perspective have value. You can continue learning, growing and listening to others without diminishing who you are.

💬 Have you ever felt you needed to make yourself smaller to fit in? What helped you find the confidence to show up fully?

13/10/2026

Who helped you get to where you are today?

For many of us, career growth isn't just about qualifications. It's also about the people who guide us, open doors for us and sometimes see potential in us before we see it ourselves.

On this episode of the Diary 101 Podcast, Akakandelwa Sophie Kandepwe speaks with Nalucha Nganga, a lawyer and public policy specialist, about her journey across law, human rights, sports governance, conservation and development.

They discuss the role of mentors and sponsors, preparing for leadership, feminism and gender equality, self-care and the realities of navigating demanding leadership positions.

Nalucha also shares an important perspective on leadership: you don't have to be the most knowledgeable person in the room. Great leadership can mean bringing together people with different strengths and creating an environment where they can contribute.

🎧 Listen to the full episode and share one person who has played an important role in your journey. https://rss.com/podcasts/diary-101-podcast/

What does it take to become a leader before the title arrives? 🎙️Tomorrow on the Diary 101 Podcast, Akakandelwa Sophie K...
12/10/2026

What does it take to become a leader before the title arrives? 🎙️

Tomorrow on the Diary 101 Podcast, Akakandelwa Sophie Kandepwe welcomes Nalucha Nganga, a lawyer and public policy specialist whose work spans human rights, sports governance, conservation, and development.

Nalucha shares lessons on preparing for leadership, building relationships that support career growth, understanding the difference between mentors and sponsors, and creating spaces where people feel heard and empowered.

The conversation also explores feminism, equity, and the importance of understanding the different barriers people face.

Leadership is more than a title — it’s preparation, relationships, and the values you carry into the room. 🌱

📅 New episode drops tomorrow! Keep an eye out and join us for this thoughtful conversation.

Climate change doesn't just affect how much water we have. It also affects the quality of the water available to us.On t...
11/10/2026

Climate change doesn't just affect how much water we have. It also affects the quality of the water available to us.

On the Diary 101 Podcast, Cydian Kauffman breaks down how water scarcity can make contamination more concentrated.

When water sources dry up or shrink, the same amount of contaminants can have a greater impact on the water that remains. This can affect water quality, even in places where the water was previously good.

It is a reminder that conversations about climate change must also include access to safe water and the impact environmental changes can have on our daily lives.

💬 Before this conversation, had you considered how water scarcity could affect water quality?

Sometimes, we hold back from sharing what we know because we fear that someone else might do better than us.Mwaka Suza r...
10/10/2026

Sometimes, we hold back from sharing what we know because we fear that someone else might do better than us.

Mwaka Suza reflects on how this fear can influence the way we share information about our work, salaries and industries.

But when we keep useful knowledge to ourselves, we may make it harder for others to learn, make informed decisions or find their own opportunities.

We don't have to see every person we help as competition. Sometimes, sharing what we know can help create opportunities for more people to grow.

💬 Why do you think people are sometimes reluctant to share information that could help others?

09/10/2026

😂 There’s a running joke in Aka’s family that she doesn’t want to practise accounting!

And it raises an interesting question: Must you follow the career path you originally studied for?

Kamota shares her journey from accounting and audit into strategic communications and wellness, exploring what it means to embrace change, gain new experiences and remain open to unexpected opportunities.

Sometimes, the path you planned isn't the path you end up taking — and that's okay. 🌱

🎧 If you haven't watched this episode yet, this is your reminder to catch the full conversation on Diary 101 here: https://rss.com/podcasts/diary-101-podcast/

💬 Did you end up working in the field you studied, or did life take you in a different direction?

08/10/2026

What if none of your experiences are actually wasted?

Kamota reflects on advice from her mother: there is absolutely no wasted experience.

Every job, opportunity, transition and even unexpected detour can teach you something. The key is recognizing the skills you’ve gained — and knowing how to carry them into your next chapter.

Your career doesn’t have to be a straight line for your experiences to make sense. ✨

💬 What’s one skill you picked up somewhere unexpected that you still use today?

Listen here: https://rss.com/podcasts/diary-101-podcast/

Sometimes, choosing your own path is an achievement in itself.For Kamota Mayondi-Mazombwe, one of her proudest moments c...
07/10/2026

Sometimes, choosing your own path is an achievement in itself.

For Kamota Mayondi-Mazombwe, one of her proudest moments came from deciding to live life on her own terms.

We often think success means having the right answers, following the expected path or knowing exactly where we're headed. But sometimes, it means having the courage to make a different choice and take ownership of where your life is going.

Are you living life on your own terms, or the terms you inherited from other people?

06/10/2026

You don't always have to follow the career path you started on.

In this episode of the Diary 101 Podcast, Akakandelwa Sophie Kandepwe speaks with Kamota Mayondi-Mazombwe, a strategic communications professional and wellness advocate who started her career in accounting and audit.

Kamota shares what it was like to leave a more predictable career path and explore communications, radio and yoga — even when she wasn't completely sure what came next.

They also discuss why young professionals should:
🌱 Seek experience early
📚 Stay open to learning
💼 Build transferable skills
💰 Think beyond salary when choosing opportunities
🧠 Make space for wellness and personal growth

It's a conversation about career changes, courage, curiosity and giving yourself permission to build a life that actually feels like your own.

🎧 Listen to the latest episode of Diary 101 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/diary-101-podcast/

What career path did you once think you'd follow?

What if the career you trained for isn’t the career you want to stay in?Kamota Mayondi-Mazombwe started her professional...
05/10/2026

What if the career you trained for isn’t the career you want to stay in?

Kamota Mayondi-Mazombwe started her professional journey as a Chartered Certified Accountant before finding her way into strategic communications through freelance writing, blogging and radio.

Her journey raises an important question: How do you know when it’s time to take your career in a different direction?

In the upcoming episode of the Diary 101 Podcast, Kamota shares what she learned from making that transition, including the value of transferable skills, the importance of experience and the decision to choose opportunities that allow you to keep learning and growing.

🎧 A conversation about career pivots, courage, experience and building a career on your own terms.

Coming soon on the Diary 101 Podcast.

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