In this intimate reflection, Ambassador Raychelle Omamo responds to a powerful letter from a young listener grappling with fear and self-doubt. She explores how fear shapes the journey of women in leadership—how it whispers, delays, protects, and sometimes propels.

Drawing from her own path and the stories of remarkable African women featured on the Power Panel, Ambassador Omamo reflects on how fear can be transformed into courage, clarity, and strength.

Quoted In This Episode: “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face… I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“If your dreams don’t scare you, they are not big enough.” – Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

“There is no way but through it, there is no choice but forward.” – Maaza Mengiste

“You may not be able to control the waves, but you can learn how to surf.” – Susan Jeffers

“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” – Audre Lorde

Music and sound effects courtesy of Epidemic Sounds and Pond5

Sound Engineer: Tevin Sudi

Researcher: Peggy Kalie

Social Media Manager: Lucas Ngao

Administrator: Sombo Olende

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