Blood Sisters is sweeping the world and entertaining the masses with its thrilling twists and turns. One of the writers behind this global sensation is Zelipa Zulu, a child of Africa. It is no fluke that her words have contributed to the smashing success of this show. I sat down with Zeli to discuss her illustrious career as a screenwriter. We cover: - Following one's passion - Screenwriting - The art of story telling - The power of your Network Zelipa Zulu is a screenwriter, script editor, stor...
Jun 04, 2022•1 hr 17 min
KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/ 100th Episode Live Recording: Guest RSVP: click here Sponsor Form: click here Become a member of the Africana Woman Visionaries Co Working Space Hub: click here Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman Join the Africana...
May 29, 2022•10 min
Everything in this world has evolved except Education. Phones have changed over time. TVs have changed. Fashion has changed. Even makeup. Yet somehow Education is impervious to change, let alone improvement. It does seem a little suspect that 60 years after independence our children are still learning in the same way and learning the same content as during colonial times. Okay I exaggerate, instead men slotted themselves into the history books and that was about all that changed. Tebogo and I ex...
May 28, 2022•1 hr 21 min
KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/ 100th Episode Live Recording: Guest RSVP: click here Sponsor Form: click here Become a member of the Africana Woman Visionaries Co Working Space Hub: click here Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman Join the Africana...
May 23, 2022•7 min
There is so much more that goes into packing your bags, leaving everything and everyone that you have known your whole life and starting a new life in a completely new country. The chief dreamer herself, Nancy Mulemwa Siisii, breaks down the nuances of being a Dreamer. We cover: - Culture Shocks - Education abroad - Visas | Green Cards | Citizenship - Parenting as an immigrant - Dating - Staying connected to your culture - Finding community Nancy Mulemwa Siisii was born and raised in Zambia, but...
May 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min
KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/ 100th Episode Live Recording: Guest RSVP: click here Sponsor Form: click here Become a member of the Africana Woman Visionaries Co Working Space Hub: click here Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman Join the Africana...
May 16, 2022•5 min
Being your Authentic self requires embracing all parts of your story. Vivian Kaye shares her story of being born in Ghana, immigrating to Canada where she stepped into the possibilities of what a black woman can do as a business woman. She is her mother's wildest dreams. We covered: Immigration Depression Motherhood as a Career Woman Your Authentic Self Vivian Kaye is the Founder & CEO of KinkyCurlyYaki, a premium textured hair extension brand for Black women that she bootstrapped to over $6...
May 14, 2022•38 min
KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionaries Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog...
May 09, 2022•4 min
They said be an entrepreneur, own your own business, be a boss lady. But they didn't say anything about the sleepless nights, worrying about meeting salaries because your workers are depending on you. They said nothing about the competition being so cut throat in your industry. Nothing my friend. So today I want you to Have a Little Faith that you can get through this. Faith is a 20 year old young lady based in Zimbabwe. Originally am from Limbi Malawi. I am working as a Paralegal but also doing...
May 07, 2022•34 min
KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionaries Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog...
May 02, 2022•4 min
Why Is divorce always worse for a woman? She will be judged, called names and considered a failure. Usually she either doesn't remarry or takes a long time to get back into a relationship. Where as everyone just assumes that the man will remarry and be okay. No one ever talks about this double standard. We need to get to a point where we accept that yes a woman can get divorced and it is okay. Asedi Manda is a God fearing 50+ year old woman with 4 children ,aged 32, 27, 25 and 23. She is an entr...
Apr 30, 2022•44 min
KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionaries Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog...
Apr 25, 2022•5 min
The question for this generation is as follows; Is blood thicker than friendship bonds. Demby Grace talks to us about why she is rooted in Family Bonds and we explore the topic from different angles. We cover: - Being raised by a single father - Long distance relationships - Making friends as an adult - Keeping strong family bonds - Death and Grief in African homes - Friends vs Family Dembeele Grace Hamainda is a 29yr old Zambian lady. The 1st born girl in a family of four. She completed her sec...
Apr 23, 2022•45 min
KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionaries Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog...
Apr 18, 2022•4 min
Childhood traumas follow us into adulthood and make us relive those moments in a loop over and over again. Ideally you should break out of the cycle by acknowledging the problem and taking intentional steps not to repeat the cycle. However, that is not the case for everyone. In part 2, Pennylope shares how her upbringing influenced the toxic romantic relationships that she allowed in herself to have in her adult life. She also talks about what she had to do to break the cycle. We cover: Childhoo...
Apr 17, 2022•33 min
Immigration has so many faces. Most times when people make it out we who are left behind believe our loved one has made it to greener pastures. As we listen to Pennylope share her story of immigrating from Namibia to the UK we learn that more often than not our assumption of what happens over there is not always as it seems. But even worse our loved ones are not able to share their truth or reality because they feel the burden of having to support the people back home or may feel embarrassed to ...
Apr 16, 2022•36 min
KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionaries Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog...
Mar 28, 2022•6 min
Parenting is hard enough, but parenting in a pandemic is a whole other ball game. What has your experience been like? Amina Doherty shares her experience being a momma bear for a beautiful 3 year old princess. We cover: Women moving into a different environment as a feminist act Feminism Parenting in a pandemic Being saturated Digital Divide Online Learning The broken education system Amina Doherty is a Nigerian/Antiguan feminist, Artist and women's rights advocate. As an African-Caribbean femin...
Mar 26, 2022•53 min
KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionaries Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog...
Mar 21, 2022•2 min
Sis, if you know you need healing in that area of your life that you never allow anyone to see, this episode is for you. Dr. Rennes and Chulu dive into the nuances of healing. We cover: Acknowledging the problem Doing the work Getting Your GROOVE on - Gather the information Recognise your thoughts Observe how you feel Open yourself to other possibilities Validate yourself Ease - do things with ease. Have you ever considered Dancing 4 Mental Health? Dr. Rennes will be the first to tell you the po...
Mar 19, 2022•49 min
KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionaries Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog...
Mar 14, 2022•3 min
Happy International Women's Day. Well every day is women's day at Africana Woman. The theme for 2022 is Gender Equity today for a Sustainable tomorrow. When I think about Gender Equity I think about women being liberated in all spaces of their lives from the work place, public spaces, their homes to their bedrooms. Often the world likes to toot its horn about equity in politics education and health. But we forget that a woman's body has been caged in so many more areas. This conversation with Ma...
Mar 12, 2022•57 min
KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionaries Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog...
Feb 28, 2022•10 min
It's time for African Women to become Brazen in the way they tell their stories to the world. This is beautiful conversation about storytelling. We talk about: - Our own stories - How to tell stories - Why we tell stories Laura Ekumbo, Aleya Kassam, and Anne Moraa are The LAM Sisterhood: a story company, telling stories for African women to feel seen, heard and beloved. Dr. Joyce Nyairo has stated, "We need our life writing to fill in the gaps of every facet of our history—– political, economic,...
Feb 26, 2022•1 hr 4 min
What does home mean to you? KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionaries Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog...
Feb 21, 2022•8 min
Food is an integral part of African Culture from it's collection, to preparation, to the way that is eaten and disposed of. It is a communal act at every stage. There are customs to who gets to eat what and when what is eaten. It really is a beautiful way to bond. Lucia and Chulu explore how Food can be used as a tool for healing and self discovery. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Lucia graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wellesley College in 2011 with a BA in Studio Art. She completed her MFA in Visual ...
Feb 20, 2022•38 min
KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionaries Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog...
Feb 14, 2022•3 min
Are you living authentically? Are you living in line with your thoughts, dreams, beliefs and goals? Christabell and Chulu have an animated conversation about what it means to be true to yourself. Gift this conversation to any young woman you know. This is the type of talk I wish I heard when I was in my twenty somethings. We covered: Living Authentically Accepting multiple truths Definition of Home Africans ownership of our stories and history Finding your tribe Code Switching Christabell descri...
Feb 12, 2022•51 min
KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionaries Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog...
Feb 07, 2022•6 min
There are African women who are out of sight that we have forgotten as a society. These are women who are in detention or incarceration. Fortunately, there are advocates who are diligently working to reduce the number of women who have to go to prison. Today you shall meet one such woman who is leading the charge in this work across the African continent. Lydia Winyi Kembabazi is a Ugandan lawyer who has had the privilege to serve in different capacities managing legal programmes across the Afri...
Feb 05, 2022•32 min
