Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts

Independence, Togetherness and Female Power with Mildred Akinyi Opondo

Stephanie Bachmair Season 3 Episode 1

Welcome to Season 3 of ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘ podcast. 

This podcast is about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. 

In this episode, Stephanie is having a conversation with Mildred Akinyi Opondo – a legal advisor, professional teacher, event organizer, and diploma student at Deep Democracy Institute. Recorded on Jamhuri Day which is Kenyan´s Independence Day, Mildred shares her perspective on independence, the power of togetherness, and the importance of embracing both carefree and responsible sides of oneself. They also discuss some of the challenges women face in Kenya, Mildred´s passion for female empowerment, and her involvement in the African Women's Summit.
 

Mildred Akinyi Opondo from Siaya, Kenya is a legal advisor with 5+ years of experience in contract negotiations, tax law, family law, and law of succession. Skilled in providing sound legal advice to senior management and in-house teams. A professional teacher, event organizer, and diploma student at Deep Democracy Institute.
Indeed, compassion does not render people tearful idlers, moral weaklings, or passive onlookers; but individuals who will take on the pain of others, even when given the chance to skip out on such difficult action or in anonymous conditions.

Stephanie Bachmair is the founder of B.ONFIRE. She is also a process work diplomate and executive coach/facilitator. Stephanie is working in the organizational field with a focus on transformational leadership. She is communication passionate, is researching and lecturing Transformational Storytelling, and is a change catalyst thanks to her process work facilitation skills.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Africa Women Summit in Kenya in May from 8th-10th. Register here


Pioneer Spirit and Mainstream Thoughts podcast is about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. 

Main editor: Iina Santamäki, B.ONFIRE

 

Find out more about B.ONFIRE activities: https://linktr.ee/b_onfire

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