Friday, 9 May 2025
Category: Podcast

Actress Esteri Tebandeke: “Creatives need alternative and safe spaces”

In this Design Hustle episode, Patricia talks to Esteri Tebandeke, actress, dancer, storyteller, creative producer and visual artist. She has been an actress since 2008 performing in a variety of theatre and film productions in Uganda and around the world. She talks about how

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Pamela Enyonu: “Don’t rush a career change, give yourself time”

In this new podcast episode, we are introduced to multi-faceted creative, Pamela Enyonu who works and creates in different creative fields and formats. Fortunately for me I like problems, I absolutely like problem solving. This has helped my in my

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Rachael Kangumba: Industrial design is still a male dominated profession

In this Design Hussle episode, I talk to Rachael Kangumba, a creative extraordinaire who is using her creativity to mentor youth. She is also one of the founders of Leaves Arts and Animations, a creative studio specializing in industrial design,

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Using blockchain technology to protect intellectual property rights of artists

In this Design Hustle Podcast episode, musician Keya Nemesis gives us a glimpse into his passion for rapping. He also elaborates on how he intends to make a difference in the music industry in Uganda by using blockchain technology to

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An illustration can be really powerful in communication – Diana Bwengye

Diana Bwengye has been working as a creative for the last 12 years. She started as an illustrator and then expanded her skills to include graphic design and is currently a communication design specialist. Listen to her podcast in this

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Illustrator for social change- Podcast with Desire Katana

In this episode of the Design Hustle Podcast, we are introduced to Desire Katana, an illustrator. He tells us about his passion for the visual arts and how he wants to use it for social change. He talks about a

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Jonathan Asuma of Rhoots Concepts: I invested a lot in finding myself

In this Design Hustle podcast episode, our host Patrica Opio talks to Jonathan Asuma, a product designer based in Kampala. Jonathan Asuma leads the team at Rhoots Concepts, a research and development company that is developing smart, customized and broad

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Michelle Ivy Alwedo: I am publishing my poetry as e-chapbooks

In this Design Hustle podcast episode, I talk to Michelle Ivy, an author and poet. She tells us how she navigates the creative industry in Uganda. She is currently publishing e-chapbooks with cradling affirming poetry. She talks about her hope

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Kamanzi R: “There is always a level of sacrifice if you want to achieve a career in music”

In this Design Hustle podcast episode, Patricia Opio speaks to Kamanzi R., a musician and songwriter. She tells us how she navigates the creative industry in Uganda and what drives her in her work as a musician.

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Keren Okuruvu: “Creatives are not very employable in a 9 to 5 job”

In this podcast, you will get to hear about the passion of Keren Okuruvu, a marketer who wants to take creatives to the next level. She is the founder and managing director of Brand Factory, a communications and marketing agency based at Design Hub.

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Michelle Masanza: ‘I want to make the world fall in love with African beauty’

In this eight podcast episode, Design Hustle host Patricia Opio talks to Michelle Masanza, the 19 year old founder of AfroShinda and ‘Third World Girl’. AfroShinda is a Ugandan based online store that curates African made products. Its mission is to make the world fall in love with African beauty by telling the African story with love and respect for her land, her people, and her heritage.

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Being Accountable for Your Own Talents & Success – Business woman Lisa Ariyo takes the lead

Lisa Ariyo gives us insight into her journey of building her multi-passionate career as accountant, author and consultant. Lisa is driven by a passion for excellence in all she does and this can easily be seen through her work. She has recently written a cook book and is inspired by steadfast and consistent hard work.

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Nabuguzi Kiwanuka: “You will not get feedback if you don’t leave your comfort zone”

Nabuguzi loves conversations and was once told she had a beautiful voice. She ventured into podcasting leading to the development of Hashtime with Nabuguzi Kiwanuka. In this podcast she talks of her own struggles in dealing with imposter syndrome as she navigates building her businesses.

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Content Creation and Influencer Marketing; Kahill Insights Runs Your Show

In this first podcast episode of the Design Hustle Podcast, host Patricia Opio talks to Patricia Kahill, founder of Kahill Insights. Patrica describes herself as a multi-potentialite, entrepreneur, blogger/writer and creative. She gives us insights on her journey of building her company, Kahill Insights and where she sees herself in 5 years’ time.

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