Pamella Makotsi is a prominent Kenyan journalist and media executive with a career spanning over two decades.

Pamella shares her inspiring journey from a humble upbringing in Kenya to becoming a prominent figure in the journalism world. She discusses the impact of her large family on her confidence. She also talks about how her early experiences sparked her passion for journalism.

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Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com

List of Organisations/Resources to Support Women in Media

· Rise Women in Broadcast

· Journalist’s Toolbox:

· International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

· African Women in Media (AWiM)

· Public Media Women in Leadership

· International Journalists’ Network (IJNet)

· Women’s Media Center (WMC)

· Media Career Development Network

· The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)

· AWiM Learning

Sophia Kudjordji is a Ghanaian Corporate Communications expert with a rich background that spans over two decades.

In this episode, Sophia shares her journey, challenges, and the lessons learned along the way, from her dynamic childhood in Ghana to becoming one of the top ten most influential women who have risen to the top in journalism and public relations.

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Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com

List of Organisations/Resources to Support Women in Media

· Rise Women in Broadcast

· Journalist’s Toolbox:

· International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

· African Women in Media (AWiM)

· Public Media Women in Leadership

· International Journalists’ Network (IJNet)

· Women’s Media Center (WMC)

· Media Career Development Network

· The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)

· AWiM Learning

Asmaa James is a renowned journalist, activist, and philanthropist from Sierra Leone with over 20 years of experience in broadcast journalism, management and advocacy for women's rights

In this episode, Asmaa shares her journey from being a volunteer in a local radio station to rising through the ranks to become a ​presenter, ​producer, ​editor ​of ​the ​day, ​and station ​manager and ultimately establishing her own ​media entity ​dedicated ​mostly to covering issues affecting women and girls

Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary

Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com

List of Organisations/Resources to Support Women in Media

· Rise Women in Broadcast

· Journalist’s Toolbox:

· International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

· African Women in Media (AWiM)

· Public Media Women in Leadership

· International Journalists’ network (IJNet)

· Women’s Media Center (WMC)

· Media Career Development Network

· The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)

· AWiM Learning

Introducing Her Media Diary, a podcast where Dr Yemisi Akinbobola speaks to some of the most influential women leaders in media. From personal experiences of workplace dynamics to burning global issues like climate change, food security, and peacebuilding. Her Media Diary tackles these topics and more. Bringing you first-person accounts and solutions from across the world. Her Media Diary podcast is a product of African Women in Media (AWiM). Find out more about AWiM https://africanwomeninmedia.com/

Rosebell Kagumire is a trained journalist, rights advocate, digital strategist, public speaker and award-winning blogger, with expertise in human rights, gender, peace and conflict issues.

In this episode, Rosebell recounts the challenges and dangers she faced as a young female journalist reporting from the front lines in South Sudan. These experiences exposed her to the harsh realities of war and the unique struggles faced by women in conflict situations and ignited her passion for advocating for women's rights and African feminism.

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Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com

List of Organisations/Resources to Support Journalists

Holistic Resilience: Psychological care for journalists

Peace and Conflict Reporting Training

Journalists's Toolbox

StrongMinds

Shamiri institute

National Institute of Mental Health

Active minds

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Peace Hillary is an accomplished Rwandan journalist with over 20 years of experience in the media profession. She currently serves as the Managing Director of Family Magazine, which focuses on gender issues, family promotion, women’s empowerment, combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and family conflicts.

Peace shares her journey from surviving the Rwandan genocide, to becoming a prominent voice for gender equality and women's empowerment. She discusses lobbying for a gender desk at the Rwandese Ministry of Defense, founding Family Magazine, her efforts in combating gender-based violence, and her vision for a media landscape that includes and uplifts marginalized voices.

Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary

Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com

List of Resources to Support Women in Media

· Rise Women in Broadcast

· Journalist’s Toolbox:

· International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

· African Women in Media (AWiM)

· Public Media Women in Leadership

· International Journalists’ Network (IJNet)

· Women’s Media Center (WMC)

· Media Career Development Network

· The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)

Phathiswa Magopeni is a South African-born media personality, and former Head of News and Current Affairs at the South African Broadcasting Corporation. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the SABC.

Phathiswa recounts her journey from her early life in rural South Africa, through her university years, and into her impactful career at SABC. She opens up about the struggles she faced, the lessons she learned, and the importance of trusting one's intuition.

Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary

Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com

List of Resources to Support Women in Media

· Rise Women in Broadcast

· Journalist’s Toolbox:

· International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

· African Women in Media (AWiM)

· Public Media Women in Leadership

· International Journalists’ network (IJNet)

· Women’s Media Center (WMC)

· Media Career Development Network

· The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)

Her Media Diary Episode 24: "Honing the Craft" with Eugenia Abu

Eugenia Abu is a distinguished broadcaster, author, media consultant, and one of Nigeria’s finest broadcasters and compères renowned for anchoring the 9:00 pm news on the Nigerian Television Authority for seventeen years.

Eugenia’s advice to aspiring broadcasters is clear: focus on the craft, be patient, and always be prepared. These principles have guided her own career and will continue to inspire the next generation of media professionals.

Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary

Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com

List of Resources to Support Women in Media

· Rise Women in Broadcast

· Journalist’s Toolbox:

· International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

· African Women in Media (AWiM)

· Public Media Women in Leadership

· International Journalists’ network (IJNet)

· Women’s Media Center (WMC)

· Media Career Development Network

The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)