... In This Economy?
Host Kim Nyajeka explores economic and financial topics with a range of guests. Each weekly episode looks at how money, work, and the economy affect everyday life. The show aims to make economic ideas accessible through interviews and conversation. It covers personal finance, current economic events, and practical money matters.
Episodes
Bootstrapping a Beauty Brand... In This Economy
Featuring Vimbai Midzi, Founder of Deeper Beauty, a diversity focused skin care brand she founded after leaving the tech industry in Dubai. Kim and Midzi explore how Midzi pivoted into entrepreneurship and put everything on the line (her own money included) to create a product she truly believes in.
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Turning a Corner
Join Host Kim Nyajeka in a Solo Episode as she dusts off the mic and gets back into a new season of creating content, navigating adulthood and living in the current economic circumstances.
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Navigating Motherhood and a Work-Life Balance... In This Economy
This week, Host Kim Nyajeka sits down with Laurencia Mukuwe, a working mum of 3 climbing the corporate to talk about what it really means to balance ambition, identity, and motherhood.
They explore the realities of raising a family while building a career, the emotional weight of expectation, and how community and support make it possible to keep showing up.
Laurencia opens up about losing and re
Starting a Business ... In This Economy
In this episode, Host Kim Nyajeka sits down with Gugu Siso, Founder and Managing Director of Thumeza, to explore what it takes to build and scale a business from Zimbabwe to the world.
We talk about the realities of entrepreneurship, accessing networks and capital, and navigating uncertainty in an unpredictable economy.
Gugu shares her lessons from building Thumeza from concept to execution, the
Building a Reputation... In This Economy
In this Season 6 premiere of In This Economy, Host Kim Nyajeka sits down with Sharon Bwanya, founder of Red Couch Advisory, to unpack what it really means to authentically build a personal brand in today’s social landscape.
We talk about perfectionism, vulnerability, and how showing up as your true self can open more doors than strategy alone.
Sharon shares her journey of learning to balance poli
Meeting People & Building Relationships... In This Economy
Join Kim Nyajeka for another Solo episode as she unpacks her experiences with networking, finding a mentor and building relationships.
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Getting Therapy ... In This Economy
Trigger Warning: Anxiety and Depression
Join Host Kim Nyajeka in this solo episode, where she delves into the intricacies of mental health challenges and therapy amidst the economic hurdles many face in developing countries around the world Drawing from her personal experiences, Kim shares her journey with therapy, the battles of anxiety and self-esteem, and the impact of these struggles on her p
Proof of Concept... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka as she explores the practical application of a "proof of concept" in our everyday life.
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Mental Health... In This Economy (Part 2)
TW: Self-harm, suicide, suicide ideation, depression and anxiety
Listener discretion is advised.
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and Sharon Kunaka as they explore how to manage aspects of mental health and well being.
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”We Move (Along)”... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka for the first solo episode of 2024. New year, new me or something like that.
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”30 Something... In This Economy”
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and guest Rudo Ncube as they unpack her experiences as a 30-something year old in the current economic circumstances.
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Generational Baggage... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and guests Shannon and Tatenda Nyajeka as they explore the generational baggage and how this has impacted their points of view.
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The Economics of Anxiety
Join Host Kim Nyajeka in a solo episode exploring mental health and wellness to end Season 4 of the podcast.
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The Economics of Podcasting
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and the creators of the "It's Layered" podcast as they explore their content creation journeys and unpack the role podcasting plays in these 'unprecedented times'.
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The Economics of Entrepreneurship
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and her guest Melissa Chasi as they explore Melissa's journey from the corporate world to building her culinary dreams, in spite of the economic circumstances.
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The Economics of Job Hunting
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and guest Ellie as they discuss the ins and outs of job hunting as millennials in the ever evolving job market.
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The Economics of Brand Building
Join host Kim Nyajeka discuss how to sustainably brand build in the current economic circumstances with guest Karen Mutasa.
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The Economics of Dating
Join Host Kim Nyajeka, with guests Nash Mana-Mungwiro and Namakando Dutton as they unpack their experiences around the economics of dating in 2022.
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The Economics of Uncertainty
Starting Season 4 with a solo episode where your host Kim Nyajeka unpacks the impact of all the uncertainty around the looming global recession on various aspects of life.
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”Creating Content” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and her guest Tashinga Bvekerwa as they explore their experiences as African content creators on platforms dominated by western media.
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”Dealing with Imposter Syndrome” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and guest Kudzai Mataba as they discuss their experiences dealing with imposter syndrome in their professional lives.
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”Faith and Religion”... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and guest Ruvimbo Fracois-Kumaza as they explore between faith, religion and our economic circumstances.
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”Accessing Reproductive Healthcare Services” .... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and guest Dr. Chido Dziva Chikwari as they explore some to the factors that impact access to reproductive healthcare services.
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”Work/Life Balance” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka for a solo episode where she explores here experiences trying to balance working full time, life and podcasting.
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”Leaving Home (Part 2)”... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and guest Bevin Chikosi as they discuss his experience moving to South Africa as an undocumented immigrant in search for better job prospects and standards of living.
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”Babe, Should We Split the Bill?” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and guest Tinatswe Mhaka as they explore financial expectations in romantic relationships.
”Teaching and Access to Education”... In This Economy
Join Host Kimberley Nyajeka as she unpacks the labour injustices faced by teachers in Zimbabwe with Obert Masaraure, Chairperson of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe(@ARTUZ_teachers) They explore how this has negatively impacted the country's education system at every level.
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”Having Expectations” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and guest Lindiwe Dhlakama as they discuss their personal journeys and how expectations have changed over time with the ebb and flow of the economic circumstances throughout their lives.
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”A New Season of” ... In This Economy (Mini Espisode)
Join Host Kim Nyajeka as she shares whats in store for the new season of "... In This Economy?"
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”Making Friends” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and guests Namakando Dutton and Nasiphi Mana-Mangwiro as they discuss the impact of economic circumstances on the dynamics of making and sustaining friendships in adulthood.
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”Exploring Gender Roles” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and guest Kuda Nyangoni as they discuss gender roles as how the economic circumstances impact the expectations placed on men.
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”Podcasting”... In This Economy (Mini Episode)
Join Host Kim Nyajeka for a mini episode where she shares her experience with creating the Podcast so far.
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”International Student Life” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka as she discusses experiences as an international student from a developing country with guest Dr. Aylin Yildiz.
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”Leaving Home” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka as she and guest Dumo Ncomanzi unpack the good and bad of leaving home and settling overseas.
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”Informal Employment” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka as she explores guest Amanda Marufu's experiences as a self employed digital content creator navigating the informal employment sector in Zimbabwe.
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”Early 20s” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka as she sits down with Mandi, Chipo and Tatenda bout how they are navigating an exciting and also confusing time in their lives.
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”Entrepreneurship” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka as she discusses entrepreneurship with the creators of the ZimSecond Board Game
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”Voting” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka as she discusses diverging views on voting in Zimbabwe.
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”50-Something” ... In This Economy
Join host Kim Nyajeka and guest Bothwell Nyajeka they discuss his life experiences from young adulthood in the '80s to present day.
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New Year. Same Economy. (Mini Episode)
Join Host Kim Nyajeka as she sets the tone for Season 2 with a mini Episode.
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”Creating” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and guest Munya Guramatunhu as they discuss her experiences in the creative and arts industry.
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”Coming Home” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka as she unpacks coming home after experiencing a few years overseas and how this has impacted their perspectives on the economic situation in their home country.
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”Formal Employment” ... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka as she discusses how the economic environment in Zimbabwe has impacted the workplace culture, with guest Zola Ndlovu.
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”Accessing Healthcare”... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and guest Dr. Auxilia Govore as they discuss accessing healthcare in in the current economic circumstances.
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”Social Life”.... In This Economy
Join Host Kim Nyajeka and guest Tinatswe Mhaka as they discuss how the economic circumstances have impacted various aspects of their social lives.
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Lets Chat About ”...In This Economy” (Bonus)
Join Host Kim Nyajeka for a mini-episode as she explores what inspired the "...In This Economy" Podcast
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”Mental Health”... In This Economy
In this Episode, me and guest Chipo Faith discuss Mental Health - unpacking how the economic circumstances continue to impact mental health and awareness.
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”Becoming” ... In This Economy
In this Episode, me and Amanda Sihle Ndlovu discuss "Becoming" - unpacking how the economic circumstances have impacted our perspectives on careers, hobbies and social life.
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Trailer
Welcome to "...In This Economy", a podcast where we discuss the impact the current economic environment has had on the everyday lives of young people around the world.
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