FATHOM with Anysie

At FATHOM, we believe that in order to lead a joy filled and fulfilling life, one must have the courage to pursue that which they find meaningful. In our busy modern world, however, where internal and external obstacles abound, that pursuit becomes even more difficult for young people everywhere. Through conversations with guests who are experimenting with 'adulting' relatively successfully, we will bring raw and honest conversations that will add value to the journeys of our audience members.

FATHOM with Anysie is a education podcast hosted by Anysie Ishimwe, with 35 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Anysie Ishimwe hosts FATHOM with Anysie, a education show with 35 episodes published.

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  EP 34: Malik Shaffy: Redefining Success: Leadership, Creativity, and the Courage to Pivot

  Sep 30, 20251h 3mS0

  <p>In this episode I sit down with creative entrepreneur Malik Shafi, founder of the Kigali based agency 63 Inc, for a conversation that does not fit into neat career boxes. Malik shares how growing up in Nyamirambo shaped his identity and drive, how he got an unexpected break at Nike Foundation’s Girl Effect despite an unconventional résumé, and how he has moved from nonprofit brand work to tech and business operations by staying curious, agile and ready to learn.</p><p>We talk about what it means to bet on yourself, how to balance purpose with financial growth, why...

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  EP 33: Thomas Njeru: On leaving the prestige of the Big 4, pursuing impact, and scaling Pula across 18 countries

  Jun 23, 20251h 20mS1

  <p>In this conversation, I sit down with Thomas Njeru, co-founder and CEO of Pula Advisors, to unpack his inspiring journey from growing up on a farm in rural Kenya to becoming an actuary, rising to director at Deloitte, and ultimately walking away from the corporate world to build for impact.</p><p>We discuss his journey of  co-founding Pula, a company with a mission of providing agricultural insurance for smallholder farmers to protect them against increasing climate shocks. Pula has successfully to 18 countries ranging from Kenya, Mexico, and Pakistan and they have reached over 20 million farmers. Thomas shares lessons o...

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  EP 32: Fred Swaniker: On educating 3 million Africans, lessons from being an 8x founder, and his move beyond education into AI and data

  Jun 9, 20252h 1mS1

  <p>In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and visionary leader Fred Swaniker. He takes us through his remarkable journey from growing up in Botswana to founding eight institutions that operate at both continental and global scale. We explore the experiences that shaped his path, what he has learned from building mission-driven organizations, how to build meaningful relationships, and why your reputation is one of your greatest assets. Fred also shares honest, practical advice to African entrepreneurs and reflects on what it takes to build ventures that last on the continent. Fred Swaniker is the Founder and CEO of...

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  EP 31: Tesh Mbaabu: Lessons from Raising $40M, Losing his Most Successful Business, and Bouncing Back with his New Venture, Chptr.

  Feb 17, 20251h 25mS1

  <p>In this episode, I sit down with Tesh Mbaabu, a serial technology entrepreneur dedicated to blending commerce and technology. We discuss the experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial journey, the highs and lows of building businesses, navigating failure, and finding the resilience to start again.</p><p><br></p><p>Tesh is the Co-founder and CEO of Chpter, an AI-powered conversational commerce platform that helps businesses sell more on social platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram by automating conversations, marketing, and payments.</p><p><br></p><p>Before Chpter, he co-founded and led MarketForce, a B2B commerce marketplace that enabled...

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  EP 30: Clare Akamanzi: On maximizing opportunities she was given, leading the Rwanda Development Board, and her new adventure with NBA Africa

  Jan 28, 20251h 6mS1

  <p>In the next episode, I sit down with Clare Akamanzi, the CEO of NBA Africa and former CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). Clare’s leadership is an inspiration to many and her impact is felt across across Rwanda and the continent. </p> <p><br></p> <p>During her six and a half years at RDB, she spearheaded Rwanda's economic transformation by driving private sector growth and implementing significant business reforms. Under her leadership, Rwanda secured strategic partnerships with global brands like Arsenal FC, Paris Saint-Germain FC, FC Bayern Munich, and TIME Magazine.</p> <p><br></p> <p>No...

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