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Atypical Journey with Namketa

Welcome to Atypical Journey with Namketa — the podcast that goes beyond the surface to explore the stories of those who walk paths less traveled.

Each episode features guests who have faced unexpected challenges, reinvented their lives, or pivoted in powerful, unpredictable ways. From career changes and personal reinventions to hitting rock bottom and rising again, these stories are bold testaments to the resilience, vulnerability, and adaptability of the human spirit.

Listen in for raw, honest, and inspiring conversations that remind us:

It’s never too late to rewrite your story — and the road to fulfillment is rarely a straight line.

🎧 Watch episodes on YouTube: @ParcoursAtypique

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Dans cet épisode de Parcours Atypique, Namketa Savadogo reçoit Mme Sefora Kodjo, entrepreneure en série, présidente AWLN Côte d’Ivoire et fondatrice de la Fondation SEPHIS. Elle revient sur la naissance de son engagement, et son travail concret pour l’autonomisation économique des femmes : accompagnement des PME, accès au financement, structuration des chaînes de valeur.
Sefora explique aussi la mission d’AWLN , ses piliers d’action, et pourquoi la représentation des femmes dans les espaces de décision change tout.

Un échange franc, inspirant, et très pratique pour toutes celles qui veulent passer à l’action.

00:00 – Intro & présentation de l’invitée
01:04 – Qui est Sefora ? entrepreneure sociale & fondatrice de SEPHIS
02:22 – La flamme du leadership : premiers pas à l’université
02:48 – Du développement personnel aux obstacles systémiques
04:12 – Écosystèmes, accès aux opportunités & outils concrets pour agir
07:28 – Défis récurrents : structuration, levée de fonds, préjugés
07:54 – Le vrai nœud : la représentation des femmes à la table des décisions
10:43 – Convaincre les bailleurs & institutions financières
12:41 – Comment « dérisquer » : assistance technique & création de valeur
14:34 – Quitter la logique de l’aide pour entrer dans le partenariat business
15:33 – AWLN : vision, origines, force d’un mouvement panafricain
20:03 – Pourquoi le Forum de haut niveau à New York compte
25:47 – Conseils aux jeunes femmes : conviction, persévérance, passer à l’action
28:58 – Rejoindre AWLN (39 pays & diaspora) : sororité & impact
29:43 – Mot de fin

Sefora Kodjo : Former, financer et inspirer une nouvelle génération de femmes leaders

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: the important of spaces for women leadership

Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: climate action, women’s leadership, real change. #leadership

In this inspiring episode of Atypical Journey, Namketa Savadogo sits down with Madam Yvonne Denise Aki-Sawyerr, OBE, the Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Since her election in 2018, Madam Mayor has gained international recognition for her “Transform Freetown” plan, her fight for sustainability, and her bold vision for inclusive leadership.

She shares her personal and professional journey to becoming one of Africa’s most prominent female leaders. From tackling urbanization and climate challenges to championing women’s political participation, her story is a testimony of courage, resilience, and impact.

Most powerfully, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr reveals her next chapter: officially declaring her intention to run for President of Sierra Leone.

Tune in for a conversation about leadership, service, and why women’s voices matter more than ever.

00:00 – Introduction by Namketa Edith Savadogo
00:44 – Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: early inspirations
01:22 – From student activism to nonprofit leadership
03:12 – The “power of dissatisfaction” and responding to Ebola
04:46 – Entering politics and the road to becoming Mayor
06:08 – Challenges of being a woman in politics
08:20 – Modeling leadership and creating opportunities for young women
09:39 – Transform Freetown: trees, sanitation, and sustainable change
12:00 – Digital transformation and infrastructure improvements
15:55 – The biggest challenges for Freetown
17:12 – Importance of global platforms for women leaders
18:22 – Exclusive: Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr announces Presidential run
19:06 – Closing reflections and message for young women

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Mayor of Freetown | Transforming Cities, Women’s Leadership & Breaking Barriers

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ATYPICAL JOURNEY

In this episode of Atypical Journey, Sarah Drake shares her inspiring path from rural America to fighting for clean water, education, and women’s empowerment globaly. A single mom, artist, and activist, Sarah overcame gatekeeping, harassment, and health struggles to create real impact through Her Arts in Action. 🔥 Topics Covered: ✅ Turning adversity into activism…

Sarah Drake: From Starving Artist to Global Changemaker:

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