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Jack McMillan - Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Across Campuses

Welcome to the Shasha Pathways Series and this is our Entrepreneurship edition. I'm Shirley, and today I'm joined by someone who has built an extraordinary career supporting aspiring founders across the UK. Jack McMillan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Creator Campus, a fast-growing digital platform dedicated to empowering entrepreneurial students, staff, and graduates across the UK. With over five years of experience working in university enterprise at Edinburgh Innovations, Jack has supported hundreds of early-stage founders, from mentoring non-technical entrepreneurs to coding community platforms himself. He’s also the creator of Student+, a messaging app that connected thousands of university students. Jack’s journey blends hands-on tech, community building, and a passion for building cross-campus bridges to unlock the next generation of change-makers.

Bomikazi Lupindo – Bridging Psychology, Healing, and Community Care

Hi everyone, and welcome to the Health Pathways Series with Shasha Network. I’m Shirley, and today I’m so excited to be speaking with Bomikazi Lupindo. Hailing from Matatiele in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, Bomikazi is a Rhodes Scholar currently pursuing her DPhil in Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford. She’s also a clinical psychologist, working with communities across public health and correctional systems. Her research and work focus on trauma, particularly how adolescents are affected by violence in their schools and communities. Beyond her academic achievements, Bomikazi is the co-founder of Mind Matters NPO, a mental health organization that supports youth and works to end mental health stigma. Today, we’ll dive into her inspiring journey from growing up in a small town to studying at some of the world’s top universities and explore the lessons she’s learned along the way.

Elena Höge - Creating Meaningful Play through Design

Welcome to the Design Pathways series on Shasha Pathways. I’m Shirley, and today we’re joined by Elena Höge, founder, creative director, and game designer at Yaldi Games, an award-winning studio creating cozy life simulator games that blend storytelling with real-world knowledge and personal growth. Elena’s journey spans from studying design and digital media at the University of Edinburgh to launching Wholesome – Out and About, a game that encourages players to explore nature, cook, and craft, all while learning something real. From winning innovation grants to building a company rooted in meaningful gameplay, Elena’s path reflects creativity, curiosity, and courage. We’re excited to hear her story and learn how design and games can shape the way we live and learn. Let's dive in.

Cosmas Turuza - From Critical Healthcare to Community Impact

Welcome to the Health Pathways series! I’m Shirley, and today I’m joined by a truly inspiring guest, Dr. Cosmas Turuza, who brings together two worlds, frontline healthcare and humanitarian development. From serving as a critical care doctor in the UK to founding multiple initiatives in Zimbabwe focused on nutrition, education, and youth empowerment, Dr. Cosmas has carved out a career that’s not only medically impactful but deeply rooted in community upliftment. He’s the current Resident Doctor in Critical Care at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the Founder of TEDIR Corporation, a platform turning creative dreams into reality, and also leads the Agency for Integrated Community Development, where he champions the Nourish initiative in Domboshava. What’s remarkable is how his journey started, not just in medical school, but also as a high school leader and youth advocate. Today we’ll explore how his passion for public health, perioperative care, and community empowerment shaped his pathway, and what insights he has for future changemakers. So grab a cup of tea, and let’s get into it.

Faith Mbatha - Designing Learning Without Limits

Welcome back to the Education Pathways series, where we spotlight inspiring professionals shaping the future of learning. I’m Shirley, and today I’m joined by a passionate advocate for inclusive digital education, Faith Mbatha. Faith is a Learning Experience Designer and Digital Learning Consultant from Kenya, currently working with organizations like Education Design Unlimited and Aflatoun International. With a background in Computer Science from the African Leadership University and a Master’s in Digital Education from the University of Leeds, Faith brings a unique perspective on how technology can enhance access and equity in education. From coding for kids to developing soft skills for future artisans, Faith’s work spans across sectors and learning environments, and today, we’ll get to hear about her journey, insights, and the powerful role of tech in building inclusive educational futures

Enéyì Shalom Oshi - Innovating Climate-Smart Agriculture

Today on Pathways, we’re joined by someone whose journey bridges innovation, food systems, and climate-smart agriculture. From grassroots training initiatives in Nigeria to shaping conversations on policy and sustainability, Enéyì Shalom Oshi is an entrepreneur and thought leader working at the forefront of agricultural transformation. Currently serving as COO and Co-Founder of Agrisiti, Enéyì is leading efforts to reimagine urban food systems through AI, circular economy models, and smart technologies. A Mastercard Foundation Scholar, she recently completed her Master’s in Food Security with distinction at the University of Edinburgh and SRUC, building on a First Class degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Port Harcourt. From training over 4,000 young people in climate-smart farming practices to contributing to farmer engagement and biodiversity policy discussions in Scotland, her work reflects a strong commitment to both innovation and community impact. In this conversation, we explore what shaped her cross-continental journey, how she navigates the intersection of technology, policy, and agriculture, and what it means to build resilient and future-oriented food systems today.

Forget Shareka - Pioneering Resilient Food Systems

Today on Pathways, we’re joined by someone whose journey weaves through entrepreneurship, environmental innovation, and community empowerment. From founding an NGO at just 17 to speaking at COP26, Forget Shareka is a dynamic agronomic engineer and sustainability expert, recognized as one of Edie’s 30 Under 30. Currently balancing roles as Environmental Compliance Manager in the UK and Co-Founder of Chashi Foods in Zimbabwe, Forget has pioneered solutions in sustainable food systems, climate resilience, and women’s empowerment. In this conversation, we’ll explore what shaped her purpose-driven path, from rural Zimbabwe to leading global platforms, and how she continues to redefine what it means to be a socially responsible entrepreneur

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Daniela Massiceti | Machine Learning Researcher

Join us as we explore careers in technology, starting with Daniela Massiceti. Born and raised in South Africa, Daniela is a senior machine learning researcher at Microsoft Research. She shares her journey of discovering her career path from a young age and pursuing her education, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Cape Town, a Master’s in Neuroscience at the University of Oxford, and ultimately a D.Phil. in Computer Vision at the University of Oxford. Passionate about diversity and inclusion in machine learning, Daniela is also an organizer of the Deep Learning Indaba. Beyond her work, she’s a big pop culture fan and talks about her love for Harry Potter.

100 Letter Project: Unlocking Student Agency

This conversation was synthesised by Google's NotebookLM, it used Shasha Network's 100 Letter Project to explore the ideas and reflections of 100 incredible youths from Zimbabwe that share about their experience pursuing their aspirations.

Connecting African Youth to Global Career Pathways

This conversation was synthesised by Google's NotebookLM, it used Shasha Network's Annual Impact report to explore key thematic areas in talent development within the context of Africa. Enjoy listening to this informative and inspiring conversation.

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