Leadership In Africa Redefined Podcast

Where does your food come from? Women’s leadership in agriculture & development (Dr. Thelma Awori)

Taaka Awori Season 3 Episode 6

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Ever wonder where your food REALLY comes from? Join Taaka Awori and her mother, Dr. Thelma Awori, a renowned feminist, development expert, and former UN Assistant Secretary General in this captivating episode of Leadership in Africa Redefined.

Learn how African women produce 70% of the continent’s food, yet still face major barriers to land ownership and leadership. Through powerful stories and hard truths, Dr. Thelma Awori highlights the power of collective action and leadership in driving change. But this conversation goes beyond food and leadership. It’s also a deeply personal reflection on Dr. Thelma’s influence on Taaka’s own leadership journey, 
And with one unforgettable challenge, “Why bargain with market women when you don’t bargain at the supermarket?” - this episode invites you to rethink everyday choices through a lens of dignity and equity. 

A must-listen for anyone who cares about how their food is grown,  cares about leadership and development, and believes in the power of women to lead.

Tune in to and get inspired to rethink your role in the food system!