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Listen to inspiring discussions of how your peers have embraced their marketplace calling and continue to seek ways to steward their faith and work toward righteousness.

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Be inspired by discussions with business leaders who have embraced their marketplace calling and continue to seek ways to steward what God has given them.

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  • Chinwe Okpala and Yemi Faseun
Building A Great Career By Embracing Change

Chinwe sits down with Nigerian HR executive and leadership advisor Yemi Faseun to explore what risk really means in the context of careers, leadership and personal growth. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience across banking, consulting, telecommunications and entrepreneurship, Yemi shares why he repeatedly left prestigious organisations for unknown opportunities, why he believes "life itself is a risk," and how embracing change has shaped his journey. The conversation moves beyond traditional ideas of risk to examine readiness, change and the future of work. From managing your career like a business and recognising the signals of change before they become crises, to building talent, developing leaders and navigating multi-generational workplaces, Yemi offers practical wisdom for professionals, founders and leaders alike. If you've ever wondered whether to stay where you're comfortable or step into something new, this episode provides a thoughtful framework for taking risks with purpose, preparation and faith. ***** He refers to three books during the interview: First, Break All The Rules by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman Who Moved My Cheese? by Dr Spencer Johnson Our Iceberg Is Melting by by John Kotter and Holger Rathberger The quote "His love, in time past, Forbids me to think. He'll leave me at last. In trouble to sink." comes from the classic Christian hymn Begone, unbelief

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  • Chinwe Okpala and N. Nissi Ekpott
Reframing Risk: Culture And Perception In Africa

In this episode, Chinwe Okpala sits down with Nissi Ekpott for a rich, thought-provoking conversation on how culture shapes the perception of risk across different African contexts. From navigating cross-border business deals in the early 2000s (often 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. But beyond the stories, they also explore the real, on-the-ground risks entrepreneurs face in West Africa – from currency volatility to human capital challenges. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about doing business in Africa, this episode will deepen your understanding of how risk is perceived, navigated, and lived across the continent.

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  • Phillipa Geard, Kingsly Jini and Doreen Zaki
At the Lake: Redemptive Risk in the Marketplace: Risk Is Not the Enemy

In this episode, Redemptive Risk in the Marketplace: Risk Is Not the Enemy, recorded live at Ziwani’s At The Lake, accomplished business leaders share profound insights from their experiences, revealing that risk is not the enemy—it is often where faith is formed and obedience is tested. They remind us that in the marketplace, we are not called to play it safe, but to step into redemptive risk—risk anchored in purpose and surrendered to God.

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  • Ashton Fourie and Jeff Phiri
Risk in Real Time: Leadership Lessons from Nehemiah

Ashton Fourie interviews logistics and leadership executive Jeff Phiri about what it means to lead wisely in uncertain environments. Drawing on more than 30 years' experience at DHL across global markets, Jeff shares practical insights on navigating geopolitical instability, supply chain disruption, corruption risk, and personal integrity under pressure. At the centre of the conversation is an unexpected leadership model: Nehemiah. Jeff explains how Nehemiah’s example of prayer, planning, courageous action, and a refusal to be distracted from his mission, has shaped his approach to risk, leadership and decision-making across more than 50 countries. From crisis management during Middle East conflict, to the realities of doing business in Africa, to the personal disciplines required to sustain leadership over decades, this episode explores why faith and planning are not opposites – but essential partners in responsible leadership.

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  • Ashton Fourie and Callista Greeff
Risk And Control: Why Hiring Well Changes Everything

Ashton Fourie is joined by recruitment specialist Callista Greeff to explore how the people decisions leaders make, shape the real risk profile of a business. Drawing on her experience in helping both big corporates and small businesses build effective teams, Callista shares practical insights into how thoughtful appointments and intentional organisational structures create alignment, trust, and shared success. Along the way, the conversation reflects on the leadership tension between managing risk wisely and trying to control everything yourself. This engaging episode challenges entrepreneurs to think differently about risk – not only in business model and strategy, but in the people they choose to build the future.

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  • Ashton Fourie and Andrew Jansen
Ready For Risk: How Diligence Leads To Plenty

In this episode, Ashton Fourie and Andrew Jansen unpack the tension between risk and reward – and why what often looks like “luck” is, in fact, the intersection of preparation and opportunity. The conversation also dives into the practical side of risk management. Andrew outlines the importance of disciplined planning and the foundational elements that underpin resilient businesses – strong systems, clear processes, the right people, and a shared philosophy. These are the often unseen structures that make it possible to take bold decisions with confidence. At its core, this episode reframes risk as something that can be prepared for long before the moment of decision. It’s about building the integrity and clarity needed to recognise opportunity – and to step into it with wisdom.

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  • Ashton Fourie and Shawn Theunissen
Risk Is Not Neutral: How Unconscious Bias Shapes Opportunity

Ashton Fourie is joined by social entrepreneur and business leader Shawn Theunissen to explore how risk is shaped by perceptions – long before any decisions are made. Drawing on Shawn’s journey from a gang-ridden township in Johannesburg to leading enterprise development initiatives across South Africa, the conversation unpacks how bias and background influence who is seen as “risky” – and who is not. Shawn then explains how using his Three R’s framework (Risk, Reputation and Relationship) has tangibly reshaped risk profiles, unlocked market access, and enabled measurable growth for the entrepreneurs he has worked with. This compelling episode challenges faith-driven investors and decision-makers to reconsider how they assess risk, to examine their own biases, and to intentionally use their influence to unlock opportunities for others to create long-term value.

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  • Doreen Zaki and Valentine Gitoho
Integrity At Risk: Understanding The True Cost Of Corruption

In this episode of Ziwani’s RISK series, host Doreen Zaki sits down with Valentine Gitoho – Kenya’s first female chartered accountant and a woman whose extraordinary 45-year career has spanned continents and countless crises. Valentine shares some of the moments that defined her – from refusing to open a company safe at gunpoint, to walking away from a prestigious promotion in pursuit of purpose. Exploring how corruption quietly corrodes not only institutions in the here and now, but families and communities for generations to come, Valentine reminds us that 'doing what is right' doesn’t start with systems or governments. It starts with you and me. Every choice, every transaction, every act of honesty or compromise shapes the world we live in. Their conversation is more than a commentary on risk – it's a call to rediscover the kind of integrity that outlasts fear, outshines profit, and ultimately reshapes the future of leadership in Africa.

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  • Doreen Zaki and Elizabeth Ntege
20 Years, 12 Countries: The Risks And Rewards Of A Big Vision

In this episode of Ziwani’s RISK series, host Doreen Zaki interviews Elizabeth Ntege, CEO of NFT Consult – a highly regarded HR firm that has grown over the past 20 years to offer specialist recruitment and skills training services across 12 African countries. Elizabeth shares how NFT’s journey has been shaped by taking meaningful risks, from moving across industries to expanding into new markets. How do you build a business rooted in integrity when corruption is widespread? How do you scale operations sustainably across borders while safeguarding culture and values? And how do you turn risk into resilience, ensuring not just jobs, but livelihoods across the continent? Tune in for practical lessons and fresh inspiration on how wise risk-taking can grow not just a business, but a legacy of sustainable impact.

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  • Tony Davis, Taiwo 'Dayo-Abatan and Musyoki Muindi
At the Lake: Competition Versus Collaboration

In this episode, Competition versus Collaboration, recorded live at Ziwani's online At The Lake panel discussion, accomplished business leaders share profound insights into how they navigate the real dynamics of competing and collaborating, while faithfully pursuing God’s calling in the way they build and steward their businesses.

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  • Doreen Zaki and Joram Mwinamo
From Nairobi to Atlanta: How To Scale Your Business Beyond Borders

In this episode of Ziwani’s RISK series, host Doreen Zaki interviews entrepreneur Joram Mwinamo, founder of SNDBX – which since 2007 has successfully expanded from Kenya to the US, the UK, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. Joram shares unique insights into scaling up from Africa to the rest of the world. How do you identify the right customer? How do you navigate cultural differences? How do you resist corruption when this causes you to lose out on big deals? How do you build systems that enable rapid responses to new opportunities ánd protect long-term growth? Tune in to hear Joram’s practical lessons on building a business that scales with integrity, resilience, and Kingdom-minded purpose. Let his experience inspire you to rethink risk, embrace bold ideas, and finally take your business beyond borders.

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  • Kerryne Krause and Solomon Abiakalam
High Speed Needs Brakes: The Hidden Power Of Risk Management

In this episode of Ziwani’s RISK series, Kerryne Krause interviews Solomon Abiakalam, Group Director of Compliance, Financial Crime, and Conduct at Equity Bank. With 25 years of financial management experience across West and East Africa, Solomon provides insights on how effective risk management acts not as a constraint, but as an important enabler of growth – the braking system that allows organisations to move at top speed with confidence.   With clarity and warmth, he unpacks his five-step strategy for managing risk – from identifying key exposures, to building in strong controls, and ensuring honest reporting. Speaking candidly about regulatory burdens, people risks, and the challenges of micromanagement, Solomon offers a gospel-shaped vision of risk that is both deeply practical and spiritually grounded. So whether you're building a new business or managing complexity at scale, his hands-on wisdom for navigating uncertainty will sharpen your leadership, strengthen your systems, and expand your vision for what’s possible.

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  • Kerryne Krause and Musyoki Muindi
Risk And Responsibility: Taking A Long Term View

In this fourth episode of Ziwani’s RISK series, Kerryne Krause interviews Musyoki Muindi, a Kenyan entrepreneur in the electric motorbike market. He shares what it takes to pioneer new technology, highlighting how Enzi’s success is built on two priorities: chasing high performance through community-driven R&D, and ensuring their riders can always keep moving, no matter what.   He also offers deeply personal insights on risk and responsibility from his 17-year career at an international mission organisation, working in East Africa, the UK and the US – reflecting that God sometimes takes us on unexpected detours that only make sense in retrospect.   From lessons learned in navigating the complex dynamics of cross-cultural partnerships, to carefully calculating risk without seeing the whole picture, Musyoki’s story invites us to take a more nuanced view of risk, to value relationships, and to trust the unfolding purposes of God.

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  • Kerryne Krause and Lerato Thekiso
Count The Cost: Risk Requires More Than Good Intentions

In this third episode of Ziwani’s RISK series, Kerryne Krause and Lerato Thekiso reflect on the importance of prudently counting the cost of risk as business leaders. From taking that first step as an entrepreneur to confronting corruption – they agree that good intentions must be matched with wisdom, governance and grit.   As an example, Kerryne shares a sobering story of a well-intentioned but hasty decision to comply with new legislation – one that cost her company millions and nearly shut it down. So whether you're navigating regulatory complexity, ethical grey areas, or high-pressure leadership moments, this episode will challenge you to see risk not as something to avoid, but as something to ReFrame – through courage and a Kingdom lens.

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  • Kerryne Krause and Emmanuel Trinity
From Slum To CEO: The Courage To Take Counter-Intuitive Risks

Why would you leave the promise of career success and return to the slums you came from – on purpose? In this second episode of Ziwani’s new RISK series, Kerryne Krause interviews Emmanuel Trinity, a remarkable Ugandan entrepreneur who went from unwilling gang member to leading a thriving group of social enterprises that have created over 3,000 jobs for youth in some of the toughest communities in Kampala.  He shares the counter-intuitive decisions that have defined his journey so far – like quitting a dream job at Coca-Cola to return to the slums, shifting from primarily US and UK outsourcing clients to focusing on African markets, and launching a microfinance bank to help break the cycle of poverty. Be inspired by his story of radical faith, redemptive entrepreneurship, and the courage to ReFrame risk through a Kingdom lens.

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  • Kerryne Krause and Rorisang Tshabalala
Play To Win: The Art Of Taking Smart Risk In Business

In this first episode of Ziwani’s new RISK series, Kerryne Krause and Rorisang Tshabalala dive into the high-stakes world of business decision-making. A blend of personal reflection, leadership principles, and business strategy – their candid conversation offers fresh insights on how to navigate those life-changing moments when opportunity, fear, risk and ambition collide. As they unpack the rewarding yet often uncomfortable journey of playing to win when the outcome is uncertain, find out how to: (1) Identify the right risks worth taking (2) Shift from fear-based to opportunity-based leadership (3) Take Gospel-inspired action that leads to the breakthroughs you’ve been waiting for. Tune in, and let’s explore what it means to ReFrame RISK through a Kingdom lens.

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  • Jonathan Wilson and Andy Crouch
Types Of Power To Bring Big Change

In this bonus episode of the Big Change series, Jonathan Wilson and Andy Crouch reflect on 'the power of power' to drastically change the world in a short period of time. Offering penetrating insights on the power of charisma, the power of money, the power of position and authority, and the power of technology – they unmask some of the underlying forces that drive our world, and explain how to use the power we have, wisely.

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  • Marion Wanyoike, Peter Mukiibi, Keri-Leigh Paschal, Godman Akinlabi
At the Lake: Practical Strategies for Leading Organisational Culture from a Kingdom Perspective

In this episode, recorded live at Ziwani's At The Lake, accomplished business leaders Marion Wanyoike, Peter Mukiibi, Keri-Leigh Paschal and Godman Akinlabi share their profound insights on the concept of Kingdom Culture, delving into how we as business leaders can create strategies to ensure that we lead our organisations and teams from a Kingdom perspective.

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