Extraordinary Conversations with askChenai
Extraordinary Conversations with askChenai
Podcast Description
Have you ever met someone whose story was so incredible, you thought: this needs to be told?
That’s what this podcast is about - the real, raw, often-unheard stories of people (mostly Zimbabwean, mostly women) living extraordinary lives.
Chenai and Vimbai keep it real, going beyond titles and achievements to ask:
What’s your origin story?
How did you actually do it?
What did it cost you?
And just for fun — how would you survive a zombie apocalypse?
Raw, human, funny, and deeply emotional, this is a space where truth matters more than polish, and your grandmother’s epic story gets told.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers an array of themes including identity, personal growth, and cultural heritage, with episodes diving deep into topics such as generational trauma, the journey of motherhood, and the impact of cultural identity. For example, Episode 2 investigates the process of personal reinvention through conversations about overcoming people-pleasing and perfectionism.
Have you ever met someone whose story was so incredible, you thought: this needs to be told?
That’s what this podcast is about – the real, raw, often-unheard stories of people (mostly Zimbabwean, mostly women) living extraordinary lives.
Chenai and Vimbai keep it real, going beyond titles and achievements to ask:
What’s your origin story?
How did you actually do it?
What did it cost you?
And just for fun — how would you survive a zombie apocalypse?
Raw, human, funny, and deeply emotional, this is a space where truth matters more than polish, and your grandmother’s epic story gets told.
What do hiking in the sango, prophetic dreams, and sharp-tongued Zimbabwean banter have in common? Add in the scandal of the left hand, and a love of poetry, then you get a conversation that is as funny as it is profound.
In Part 1 of this extraordinary conversation, Chenai and Vimbai sit down with Rumbi Makanga – investor, founder, strategist, and daughter of Zimbabwe – to trace the roots that shaped her.
This is not a CV episode. It’s about the identity, faith, and cultural resilience that carry us through:
- Why Zimbabwean banter is more than comic relief — it’s survival and solidarity
- Growing up with her grandmother on a farm kumaruzeva
- The role of books and libraries in teaching her to imagine beyond borders
- Why her dreams still guide her choices
And what it feels like for Chenai to suddenly discover that using your left hand is shady business
To learn more about Rumbi, follow her on LinkedIn here
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