Jase Avec Moi
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to Jase avec Moi. A bilingual (EN/FR), pan-African podcast that highlights the lives and stories of young African professionals.
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#025 - Michaella on Living a Life of Impact
May 06, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 62 MBHello beautiful people! So this is my last episode for Season 1, and I have the privilege of being interviewed by Fabiola from Episode 5. I felt that it might be appropriate to sit on the other side of the mic for once, so that you can learn more about me!:D It has been a moment of reflection on my journey growing up abroad and trying to settle down, how I went from a career in retail to tech, and on my attempt to document the stories of Africans in the diaspora and the questions that we as...
#025 - Michaella Mutoni on Living a Life of Impact
May 06, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 62 MBHello beautiful people! So this is my last episode for Season 1, and I have the privilege of being interviewed by Fabiola from Episode 5. I felt that it might be appropriate to sit on the other side of the mic for once, so that you can learn more about me!:D It has been a moment of reflection on my journey growing up abroad and trying to settle down, how I went from a career in retail to tech, and on my attempt to document the stories of Africans in the diaspora and the questions that we as...
#024 - Reflection on Season 1 and Roundup Best Episodes
April 29, 2020 04:30 - 32 minutes - 19.6 MBHello beautiful people! I wanted to check in this week, and talk to you about the progress of the podcast, as well as give you a roundup of the best episodes based on the feedback that I have received. I hope you’re staying safe, and you and your families are well.
#023 - Aissa Sur Son Amour de l’Afrique et Comment le Partager de l'Entreprise à l'Histoire
April 22, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBCette semaine je parle avec Aissata Sylla, une jeune Ivoirienne qui habite à Montréal depuis maintenant 8 ans. On parle de ce qu’elle a appris en vivant dans plusieurs pays Africains, son amour pour l’Afrique et comment elle le partage dans ses multiples projets, entre autre Korofolie - et l’expérience qu’elle a eue lorsqu’elle est rentrée en Côte d’Ivoire pour y travailler pendant quelques mois. Avec son humour subtile, Aissata vous fera rire tout en partageant son expérience avec candeur :...
#022 - Lynda sur le Multiculturalisme: Accepter Où Nous Sommes et Qui Nous Sommes
April 15, 2020 04:30 - 50 minutes - 26.2 MBCette semaine, j’ai l’honneur de parler avec Lynda Egnonam Dongo aka Mlle Lynda. Lynda est une Afro-Québécoise, du Togo, qui habite maintenant à Montréal depuis 5 ans. Elle travaille en tant que conseillère senior en crédit, et mène aussi Iloubiya Togo, une organisation à but non-lucratif. C’est aussi une grande passionnée du vin, des voyages, et de la lecture. Dans cet épisode, nous parlons un peu de tout: de l'évolution de nos multiples identités, de la précarité mensuelle des jeunes fille...
#021 - Zuwa Matondo on Embracing Our Agency and The Courage to Act Now
April 08, 2020 04:30 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week I have the honour of speaking with Zuwa Matondo, a son of Africa and sun of Zimbabwe (zu-wa means sun(shine) in the Zimbabwean Shona dialect). I have known Zuwa for the last 12 years, and he has become a big brother to me. Audacious in nature, Zuwa believes in everyone's ability to create a space for themselves to achieve their unique purpose. Facing his fears despite the possibility of stumbling, he has constantly sought growth outside of his comfort zone having gained experi...
#021 - Zuwa on Embracing Our Agency and The Courage to Act Now
April 08, 2020 04:30 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week I have the honour of speaking with Zuwa Matondo, a son of Africa and sun of Zimbabwe (zu-wa means sun(shine) in the Zimbabwean Shona dialect). I have known Zuwa for the last 12 years, and he has become a big brother to me. Audacious in nature, Zuwa believes in everyone's ability to create a space for themselves to achieve their unique purpose. Facing his fears despite the possibility of stumbling, he has constantly sought growth outside of his comfort zone having gained experi...
#020 - CQ on Small Wins and How They Push Us to Greatness
April 01, 2020 04:30 - 58 minutes - 41.7 MBThis week I have the honor of speaking with Clarence Quarcoo, known by most as CQ. I met him while working at Target Canada, and we have remained friends over the last 8 years. He is a global nomad in every sense of the word. Tracing his roots to Ghana, he was born in Kenya and grew up between there and Uganda before relocating to Toronto. Today, he is a Supply Chain Director for a Fortune 500 company. He is also the Co-Founder of The Peppeh Company, a boutique creative branding firm. He is ...
#019 - Mo on Cultural Curiosity and Finding Joy in the Unexpected
March 18, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 45 MBThis week, I'm speaking with Mo, from The More Sibyl Podcast. Mo is a professor of pharmacy, conducts cancer research, and also runs a podcast. She is also Nigerian, and lives in Oklahoma. We talk about culture, how speaking out can not only help you, but can also help others and build community, amongst many other things. This was deep and personal, so grab a seat and tune in to listen to her story. 01:45 - Mo introduces herself as a Nigerian-born, US-educated, Korean-speaking, and wander...
#018 - Sophina Kio-Lawson on Cybersecurity and Empowering Other Young Women
March 11, 2020 04:30 - 48 minutes - 34 MBThis week I am speaking with Sophina Kio Lawson, a cybersecurity analyst, and the co-founder of SheSecures.org. We talk about how she discovered the field of security, her first time using computers, and what led her to create an initiative empowering other young women to join her in this field. Tune in :) 01:45 - Sophina introduces herself, and She Secures, her initiative to empower young women interested in cybersecurity 05:00 - How she stumbled into security by following her interests...
#018 - Sophina on Cybersecurity and Empowering Other Young Women
March 11, 2020 04:30 - 48 minutes - 34 MBThis week I am speaking with Sophina Kio Lawson, a cybersecurity analyst, and the co-founder of SheSecures.org. We talk about how she discovered the field of security, her first time using computers, and what led her to create an initiative empowering other young women to join her in this field. Tune in :) 01:45 - Sophina introduces herself, and She Secures, her initiative to empower young women interested in cybersecurity 05:00 - How she stumbled into security by following her interests...
#017 - Michaella on Three Lessons Learned during The Black and Women's History Months
March 04, 2020 05:30 - 28 minutes - 17.8 MBI hesitated a lot on doing a special episode for Black History Month and/or Women's History Month because 1. they are also every day history, and 2. the show's purpose is to highlight Black people, including women, every day. However, I also recognize that these two months are an opportunity to slow down and reflect, and to recognize amazing people from the past and the present that have contributed to our society. So I will be reflecting on three of the events that I attended in February, ...
#017 - Michaella Mutoni on Three Lessons Learned during The Black and Women’s History Months
March 04, 2020 05:30 - 28 minutes - 17.8 MBI hesitated a lot on doing a special episode for Black History Month and/or Women's History Month because 1. they are also every day history, and 2. the show's purpose is to highlight Black people, including women, every day. However, I also recognize that these two months are an opportunity to slow down and reflect, and to recognize amazing people from the past and the present that have contributed to our society. So I will be reflecting on three of the events that I attended in February, ...
#016 - Reine Kizy sur Les Moments Qui Nous Font Pivoter
February 26, 2020 05:30 - 41 minutes - 25.8 MBCette semaine, je parle avec Reine Kizy qui a récemment lancé sa propre agence de planification de mariage, Reine Prestige Events. Originaire du Gabon, elle a commencé sa carrière dans le secteur bancaire. Après avoir planifié son propre mariage, elle a réalisé qu'elle pouvait le faire professionnellement. Écoutez jusqu'à la fin parce qu'elle partage avec nous vraiment de vrais secrets de la vie! 00:45 - Reine s'introduit et nous parle un peu de son expérience de vie 02:39 - Le déclic qu...
#015 - Naomi on Finding Your Why & Being of Service
February 19, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBHelloooo beautiful people! This week I am speaking with Naomi Haile, the co-founder of Find Your Tribe and of the Power of Why Podcast. Naomi is a community builder in Ottawa, and she really has a gift for rallying people. She is passionate about walking into your purpose, and after speaking with her, you just feel like you can take on the world. I hope that she inspires you to keep pushing in the direction of your dreams :) 01:30 - Naomi introduces herself, and the work that she's been do...
#015 - Naomi Haile on Finding Your Why & Being of Service
February 19, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBHelloooo beautiful people! This week I am speaking with Naomi Haile, the co-founder of Find Your Tribe and of the Power of Why Podcast. Naomi is a community builder in Ottawa, and she really has a gift for rallying people. She is passionate about walking into your purpose, and after speaking with her, you just feel like you can take on the world. I hope that she inspires you to keep pushing in the direction of your dreams :) 01:30 - Naomi introduces herself, and the work that she's been do...
#014 - Imanzi on Becoming a Servant Leader
February 12, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this week's episode, we are speaking with Imanzi Kayitare. We chat about his work as a public servant, how he is always involved in some form of community building, and what inspired it all. Enjoy :) 01:45 - Imanzi introduces himself, his background, and how he started being involved in the community 06:25 - Why politics are important, and the value in being involved and navigating these spaces 12:20 - How Imanzi started his career in government and how he kept discovering and growi...
#014 - Imanzi Kayitare on Becoming a Servant Leader
February 12, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this week's episode, we are speaking with Imanzi Kayitare. We chat about his work as a public servant, how he is always involved in some form of community building, and what inspired it all. Enjoy :) 01:45 - Imanzi introduces himself, his background, and how he started being involved in the community 06:25 - Why politics are important, and the value in being involved and navigating these spaces 12:20 - How Imanzi started his career in government and how he kept discovering and growi...
#013 - Umuruta sur Son Parcours et La Quête de Soi
February 05, 2020 04:30 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBBonjour tout le monde :D Ma petite pause est déjà terminée et je suis ravie d'être de retour avec une interview de Sandra Gasana alias Umuruta. Aujourd'hui, nous discutons comment elle a décidé de se lancer dans sa carrière d'artiste/chanteuse, quand le déclic s'est produit, et de son nouveau projet avec Aly Keita - D'est en Ouest - Partitions d'Afrique. 1:15 - Sandra s'introduit et nous parle de ses débuts en musique 4:50 - Le déclic et quand elle a décidé de recommencer à chanter 8:15...
#013 - Le Parcours d'Umuruta et La Quête de Soi
February 05, 2020 04:30 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBBonjour tout le monde :D Ma petite pause est déjà terminée et je suis ravie d'être de retour avec une interview de Sandra Gasana alias Umuruta. Aujourd'hui, nous discutons comment elle a décidé de se lancer dans sa carrière d'artiste/chanteuse, quand le déclic s'est produit, et de son nouveau projet avec Aly Keita - D'est en Ouest - Partitions d'Afrique. 1:15 - Sandra s'introduit et nous parle de ses débuts en musique 4:50 - Le déclic et quand elle a décidé de recommencer à chanter 8:15...
#012 - Sarah Somian on Living a Slow Life with Intention
January 01, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBHappy New Year! I cannot believe that we’re in 2020 already! This week, I am speaking with Sarah Somian, a holistic nutritionist and wellness coach, about how to live a life with intention. I met her through Fiona, after she mentioned how positive and inspiring she was. We chat about she got into nutrition from initially wanting to be a doctor, and her love for travel. I hope that this episode inspires you, to go within yourself, as you plan for the new year :) 01:45 - Sarah introduces h...
#011 - Akpe Sur l’Importance de Parler Avec d’Autres Personnes Pour Nous Guider - Part 2
December 18, 2019 04:30 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBLa semaine dernière dans la première partie, Akpe et moi avons parlé de notre quête d'identité, de notre volonté de suivre une voie différente de celle de nos diplômes professionnels et de sa participation à la COP 22. Cette semaine, elle nous explique comment elle demande de l’aide aux gens, son travail de tous les jours, et nous parle de son nouveau projet sur comment vivre une vie consciente et payer respect à l’environnement. J’ai hate à ce que vous écoutiez cette deuxième partie! 01:00...
#010 - Akpe sur son parcours: des études de droit au conseil en environnement, et la quête d’identité
December 11, 2019 04:30 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBCette semaine, je parle avec Akpedze Komassi, et elle partage son expérience avec nous: son parcours de ses études en droit à son travail en tant que consultante en environnement. On parle aussi d'identités et du questionnement que nous avons eu sur ce sujet-là. Akpe explique ce qui l'a poussée à écrire sur l'environnement en Afrique, et ses participations à des conférences comme la COP22 (Conférence de Paris sur le climat). Et dans tout cela, elle m’a aussi posée de bonnes questions :) 01...
#009 - Moses on How Following Your Heart Continuously Builds into Something Greater
December 04, 2019 04:30 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBOn this episode I speak with Moses Gashirabake. Moses is truly an example of what it means to be a go getter, and to go above and beyond in all that you do. He is very involved in both the Canadian and Rwandan communities on top of his demanding work schedule, and I can't wait for you to hear more about him. I basically want to be like him when I grow up :) *forgive this recording, I was still figuring out my sound* 04:40 - How his experience growing up as a refugee in Kenya influenced his...
#009 - Moses Gashirabake on How Following Your Heart Continuously Builds into Something Greater
December 04, 2019 04:30 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBOn this episode I speak with Moses Gashirabake. Moses is truly an example of what it means to be a go getter, and to go above and beyond in all that you do. He is very involved in both the Canadian and Rwandan communities on top of his demanding work schedule, and I can't wait for you to hear more about him. I basically want to be like him when I grow up :) *forgive this recording, I was still figuring out my sound* 04:40 - How his experience growing up as a refugee in Kenya influenced his...
#008 - Hiko Sur Le Fait Que Le Partage d’Expériences Peut Résoudre (presque) Tout Les Problèmes
November 27, 2019 04:30 - 53 minutes - 72.7 MBBienvenue à notre premier épisode en Français!!! Où il y’aura un peu de Franglais bien sûr ;) Aujourd’hui on parle avec Hikmath (Hiko) qui a commencé HibisKo. Elle nous parle un peu de son parcours, son arrivée au Canada, son idée avec HibisKo et sa vision pour le futur. 1:15 - Hiko nous parle de son parcours pour arriver jusqu’a Montréal, et comment elle a géré le changement de son programme universitaire 07:15 - Comment HibisKo a commencé tout doucement durant ses études 17:30 - Commen...
#007 - Fiona on Growing Anaya Arts Organically by Listening
November 20, 2019 04:30 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBIn today’s episode, I speak with Fiona, the founder of Anaya Arts. She shares her experience growing up in multiple countries, and her love for art. Then she delves deeper into how she slowly realized she was an artist, and decided to launch a business out of it. I hope it inspires you to discover what you’re passionate about, and to pursue it :) 1:30 - Fiona talks about her childhood, being Kenyan and growing up in Ivory Coast, and how her mother sees the beauty in winter 8:00 - How Fiona...
#007 - Fiona Khaemba on Growing Anaya Arts Organically by Listening
November 20, 2019 04:30 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBIn today’s episode, I speak with Fiona, the founder of Anaya Arts. She shares her experience growing up in multiple countries, and her love for art. Then she delves deeper into how she slowly realized she was an artist, and decided to launch a business out of it. I hope it inspires you to discover what you’re passionate about, and to pursue it :) 1:30 - Fiona talks about her childhood, being Kenyan and growing up in Ivory Coast, and how her mother sees the beauty in winter 8:00 - How Fiona...
#006 – Fabiola on Recognizing Important Moments and Leveraging Them to Build – Part 2
November 13, 2019 04:30 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIn Part 1 last week, we spoke about who Fabiola was, what drives her, and how a spark was ignited when she arrived in Montreal. For this episode, join us as we learn more about what she does in her day to day life, her work with Oxfam Québec, as well as tips and tricks on how to take care of ourselves. 1:00 - Fabiola explains what it means to be an organizational health consultant, what she does in her day to day, and how it helps her reassess her life 09:30 - How managing the finances of ...
#006 – Fabiola Mizero on Recognizing Important Moments and Leveraging Them to Build – Part 2
November 13, 2019 04:30 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIn Part 1 last week, we spoke about who Fabiola was, what drives her, and how a spark was ignited when she arrived in Montreal. For this episode, join us as we learn more about what she does in her day to day life, her work with Oxfam Québec, as well as tips and tricks on how to take care of ourselves. 1:00 - Fabiola explains what it means to be an organizational health consultant, what she does in her day to day, and how it helps her reassess her life 09:30 - How managing the finances of ...
#005 - Fabiola Mizero on Recognizing Important Moments and Leveraging Them to Build - Part 1
November 06, 2019 04:30 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBOn this episode, I speak with Fabiola Mizero and we had so much fun that we went overtime, and I split the episode in 2. For today, we will talk about Fabiola's background, and how a spark that was ignited once she started volunteering Montreal led her to being very active and creating organizations. 01:15 – Fabiola introduces herself, the countries she's lived in, the different activities that she is involved in from fundraising to consulting - and why she calls herself an activist 05:00 ...
#005 - Fabiola on Recognizing Important Moments and Leveraging Them to Build - Part 1
November 06, 2019 04:30 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBOn this episode, I speak with Fabiola Mizero and we had so much fun that we went overtime, and I split the episode in 2. For today, we will talk about Fabiola's background, and how a spark that was ignited once she started volunteering Montreal led her to being very active and creating organizations. 01:15 – Fabiola introduces herself, the countries she's lived in, the different activities that she is involved in from fundraising to consulting - and why she calls herself an activist 05:00 ...
#004 - Kiga on the Art of Mastering Storytelling
October 30, 2019 04:30 - 42 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode, I'm speaking with Landry Kigabiro, also known as Kiga - and I can't wait for you to hear about his experience in music and art, and his transition from being a DJ to producing music. 02:00 - Kiga introduces himself, when he knew he wanted to be a DJ, and why he DJs 11:00 - The shift into producing to expand his vision and his artistry through Kuruza, and the difference between a beatmaker, a producer, and an executive producer 21:00 - Advice to other artists on how they ...
#003 - Gisele on How & Why We Need More Black People in Tech - Part 2
October 23, 2019 04:30 - 33 minutes - 31.6 MBLast week in Part 1, Gisele told us about how she got introduced to the world of technology and hackathons. This week, we continue talking about how the need for more Black People in Tech, especially Africans, and how we can claim our space in this industry. 03:30 - Gisele goes on to talk about having diversity as the core of your company and how hiring people in your network can become a constraint to hiring diverse teams 07:30 - Stepping out to create a community of hackatons in Europe ...
#003 - Gisele Karekezi on How & Why We Need More Black People in Tech - Part 2
October 23, 2019 04:30 - 33 minutes - 31.6 MBLast week in Part 1, Gisele told us about how she got introduced to the world of technology and hackathons. This week, we continue talking about how the need for more Black People in Tech, especially Africans, and how we can claim our space in this industry. 03:30 - Gisele goes on to talk about having diversity as the core of your company and how hiring people in your network can become a constraint to hiring diverse teams 07:30 - Stepping out to create a community of hackatons in Europe ...
#002 - Gisele Karekezi on How Technology Can Help Change the World - Part 1
October 17, 2019 00:05 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this episode I speak with Gisele Karekezi, one of my long time friends and we discuss how she went from a bachelor's degree in Political Science and African Studies to the Technology world. 01:45 - Gisele's initial interest in science and how the Obama election influenced her views on politics and media representation 06:00 - How she kinda fell into a hackathon to organizing the largest wearables and IoT (internet of things) hackathon. 10:45 - We talk about how you can be in the tech ...
#002 - Gisele on How Technology Can Help Change the World - Part 1
October 17, 2019 00:05 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this episode I speak with Gisele Karekezi, one of my long time friends and we discuss how she went from a bachelor's degree in Political Science and African Studies to the Technology world. 01:45 - Gisele's initial interest in science and how the Obama election influenced her views on politics and media representation 06:00 - How she kinda fell into a hackathon to organizing the largest wearables and IoT (internet of things) hackathon. 10:45 - We talk about how you can be in the tech ...
#001 - Intro: Why I started Jase avec Moi
October 15, 2019 23:22 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBHello everyone, Jase avec Moi means Chat with Me in Québécois French. In this trailer, I explain why I am starting this podcast and what I hope to achieve with it. At times, it feels lonely to be a young Black woman in Corporate America/Canada. As a third culture kid (TCK), I have learned to analyze and observe the world around me, trying to find the best way to fit in. This podcast is for me, for us to share our experiences, the wins and the losses, to create a community where we are enc...