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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.
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
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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
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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/
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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.
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 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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Kim Fox is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (JRMC) at The American University in Cairo (AUC) Egypt. She primarily teaches Audio Production and other journalism courses, and her research interests include Podcasting, Audio, Radio, Media Representation, Teaching with Technology, and Social Media.
Her story speaks to media professionals who have either transitioned or are planning to transition into academia just to transfer the knowledge they’ve gathered over the years.
She suggests the need for female pedagogy around teaching what is obtainable in the industry to give students up-to-date knowledge of the contemporary media.
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 Gender Researchers/ Women in Academia
§ Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES)
§ Womankind Worldwide
§ Gender at Work
§ International Center for Research on Women
§ Time’s Up
§ European Institute for Gender Equality
§ Abaad MENA
§ Philanthropy Women
§ UN Women
§ Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
University Policies and Grievance Procedures (Available in different tertiary institutions).
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Dr Sarah Macharia is a gender equality champion, women’s rights advocate, and the global coordinator of the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP), which is the world’s longest-running initiative focused on researching and promoting gender equality in media.
This episode unpacks the slow pace of change despite extensive efforts in advocacy and training, and the need to embrace incremental progress. From Dr Macharia's personal journey, rooted in her mother's resilience and advocacy, to her professional insights on the pervasive gender biases in media and technology, this conversation is a testament to the power of resolve and the importance of collective efforts.
Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform.
Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com
List of Organisations/Resources to Support Gender Researchers/Scholars
§ Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES)
§ Womankind Worldwide
§ Gender at Work
§ International Center for Research on Women
§ Time’s Up
§ European Institute for Gender Equality
§ Abaad MENA
§ Philanthropy Women
§ UN Women
§ Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
University Policies and Grievance Procedures (Available in different tertiary institutions).
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Professor Nancy Booker is an Associate Professor and the Dean at the Graduate School of Media and Communications, The Aga Khan University, Kenya.
Her story speaks to women and media scholars who understand the need to show up regardless of how inconvenient it might be, just to ensure that they are seen and heard by people who might just need their presence as an assurance that it is actually possible for women.
She suggests the concept of culturally relevant mentorship as one of the things that need to be done to help women occupy leadership positions in academia and other areas or levels of life.
Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary
Learn about African Women in Media https://africanwomeninmedia.com
List of Organisations/Resources to Support Gender Researchers/Scholars
Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES)
Womankind Worldwide
Gender at Work
International Center for Research on Women
Time’s Up
European Institute for Gender Equality
Abaad MENA
Philanthropy Women
UN Women
Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
University Policies and Grievance Procedures (Available in various tertiary institutions)
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Prof Lilian Atanga is an accomplished scholar and researcher in Gender and Discourse Studies. Her research interests lie at the intersection of language, gender, politics, and the media in African contexts.
Prof Atanga’s story speaks to all media scholars and educators who have made their marks in the industry and to prospectives who wish to make a positive impact on their communities through gender research. She strongly advocates the need for media educators to teach gender using the expository approach rather than the confrontational approach.
Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary
Learn about African Women in Media https://africanwomeninmedia.com
List of Organisations/Resources to Support Gender Researchers/Scholars
Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES)
Womankind Worldwide
Gender at Work
International Center for Research on Women
Time’s Up
European Institute for Gender Equality
Abaad MENA
Philanthropy Women
UN Women
Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
University Policies and Grievance Procedures (Available in most tertiary institutions)
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Comfort Mussa is a prolific, multi-award-winning Cameroonian journalist with over 15 years of experience covering underreported stories, with a special focus on issues affecting women and girls.
Comfort's story speaks to all women out there who experience any form of chastisement for speaking up for themselves and refusing to conform to social constructs. She strongly advocates the need for female journalists to find their tribes and belong to groups that would push them to do better.
Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary
Learn about African Women in Media 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
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Annonciata Byukusenge is a multimedia journalist with 12 years of experience. She holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Rwanda and a certificate in Media Management from Women in News. She has worked with a number of media houses and NGOs including rwandanews24 and theforefrontmagazine.
In this episode, Annonciata talks about her passion for environmental reporting and how she nurtured the desire to advocate for the environment through the media following the Rwandan genocide.
Annonciata identifies with women, Mother Earth and wildlife who are not just vulnerable but are not able to speak up for themselves especially when violated.
Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary
Learn about African Women in Media https://africanwomeninmedia.com
List of organisations/ Resources for Environmental Journalists
AWiM/UNEP Environmental Journalism Campaign
Earth Investigations Programme
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF)
Environmental Defense Fund
United Nations Environment Programme
African Network of Environmental Journalists (ANEJ)
The Green Belt Movement (GBM)
Environmental Reporting for African Journalists: A Handbook
Green Africa Foundation
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Annie Zulu is an accomplished freelance journalist with a remarkable career in the media industry spanning over 7 years. She has earned numerous awards for her outstanding contribution to Journalism. Her focus is on investigative stories that are often underreported, particularly those that address issues affecting women, children, climate change, and the environment.
In this episode, Annie shares her unique experiences while navigating the media industry as a female freelance journalist focusing on issues affecting women, children, climate change, and the environment.
Annie’s story speaks directly to freelance female journalists who have had to struggle at different points in their career journey as well as to budding freelance journalists who are on the lookout for opportunities and tips to get to the peak of their careers.
Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary
Learn about African Women in Media https://africanwomeninmedia.com
List of organisations/ Resources for Environmental Journalists
Earth Investigations Programme
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF)
Environmental Defense Fund
United Nations Environment Programme
African Network of Environmental Journalists (ANEJ)
The Green Belt Movement (GBM)
Environmental Reporting for African Journalists: A Handbook
Green Africa Foundation
African Rainforest Conservancy
The Horn of Africa Regional Environment Centre and Network (HoA-REC&N)
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Marverine Cole is a multi-award-winning broadcaster and journalist with over 30 years of experience working as a reporter and news anchor for the UK’s leading media stations including the BBC
She has produced several radio documentaries, including Black Girls Don’t Cry which earned her ‘Journalist of the Year’ at the Mind Media Awards in 2019.
In this episode, Marverine shares her journey up the media ladder as a black woman in a white-dominated UK society where a person’s skin colour plays a vital role in what they can achieve.
She also shares how she has been able to deal with the rejections which took a toll on her for so long while maintaining an outward look that everything’s great.
Marverine’s story is that of resilience and of overcoming one’s limitations to undo stereotypes. It speaks to those who are experiencing different forms of discrimination as a result of their race, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality.
Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary
Learn about African Women in Media https://africanwomeninmedia.com
List of organisations for support with your mental health
Journalists’ Toolbox
Africa Mental Health Research and Training Foundation
Mental Health Foundation
Oasis Africa
Mind
Strongminds
Shamiri Institute
National Institute of Mental Health
Befrienders Kenya
Active Minds
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Verah Okeyo is an award-winning journalist, communications manager, and media trainer with over ten years of experience covering global health with a focus on maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and underrepresented communities.
In this episode, Verah shares her journey from her childhood to the newsroom while battling with clinical depression. She shares the strategies she developed to manage her mental health and how her lived experiences have helped shape a set of values that guides how she reports the stories of others.
Verah’s story embodies strength, survival, and courage. She calls on journalists and media practitioners to first know when it’s time to check out and, secondly, to show empathy when writing stories of victims and survivors, even if they fall outside the box of our notions of who a perfect victim should be.
Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary
Learn about African Women in Media https://africanwomeninmedia.com
List of organisations for support with your mental health
Journalists’s Toolbox
Africa mental health research and training foundation
Mental Health Foundation
Oasis Africa
Mind
Strongminds
Shamiri institute
National Institute of Mental Health
Befrienders Kenya
Active minds
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness
Kamili Organization
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Adelle Onyango is a Kenyan media personality, podcaster and founder of the Adelle Onyango Initiative, an organisation that empowers youth and provides psycho-social support to African women survivors of rape. Through her podcast, Legally Clueless, she captures the raw human stories of everyday Africans.
In this episode, Adelle shares the stories behind the many brave steps she has taken, from her career to her activism and use of media to tackle gender-based violence. Adelle's story embodies resilience and what happens when you confront your fears.
If you are contemplating that next big step, if you want to empower others through media and storytelling, you'll want to listen to this episode.
Subscribe be to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary
Learn about African Women in Media https://africanwomeninmedia.com
List of organisations that support survivors
Masimanyane Women’s Rights International: https://www.masimanyane.org/
Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC): https://gvrc.or.ke/
The Gender-based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC): https://gbv.org.za/about-us/
FORWARDUK: https://www.forwarduk.org.uk/i-need-help/
Woman’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/
Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA): https://welaonline.org/
MUSASA: https://www.musasa.co.zw/
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Qaanitah Hunter is a multiple award-winning journalist and political editor at News24, South Africa. She is the author of 'Balance of Power: Ramaphosa and the future of South Africa' and recently co-authored a book called 'Eight Days in July: Inside the Zuma unrest that set South Africa alight'.
In this episode, Qaanitah shares her journey from childhood through her rise to fame and finding a voice to advocate for mental health after battling with depression.
Qaanitah’s story is that of determination and sacrifice fueled by her childhood desire to reach the peak of her career against all odds.
This episode is dedicated to every journalist out there who have experienced a decline in their mental health and sincerely wants to be the voice of change towards helping others navigate the media space without losing their true self.
Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary
Learn about African Women in Media https://africanwomeninmedia.com
List of organisations for support with your mental health
Journalists’s Toolbox
Africa mental health research and training foundation
Mental Health Foundation
Oasis Africa
Mind
Strongminds
Shamiri institute
National Institute of Mental Health
Befrienders Kenya
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Moyo Thomas is a news reporter and strategic communications specialist. Describing herself as a humanist and a womanist she is a sexual and gender-based violence advocate fighting for women's rights, security and safety.
In this episode, Moyo Thomas discusses the representation and presentation of sexual harassment and gender-based violence in Nigerian media and the cultural dimensions of gender equality.
Her call to journalists and media organisations is to be proactive in challenging male dominance in media leadership and more willingness to stop sexual harassment in the workplace. You don’t want to miss this episode
Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary
Learn about African Women in Media https://africanwomeninmedia.com
List of organisations that support survivors
Masimanyane Women’s Rights International: https://www.masimanyane.org/
Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC): https://gvrc.or.ke/
The Gender-based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC): https://gbv.org.za/about-us/
FORWARDUK: https://www.forwarduk.org.uk/i-need-help/
Woman’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/
Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA): https://welaonline.org/
MUSASA: https://www.musasa.co.zw/
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Soyem Osakwe is a specialist in Global communications, campaigns and advocacy. In this episode, Soyem speaks passionately about her work using effective communications strategies to raise awareness and advocate against gender-based violence. If you are a journalist or content creator, if you work for an NGO or simply want to lend your voice to real change, then you'd want to listen to this episode as Soyem shares essential tips on how she has successfully worked with ambassadors, celebrities and influencers in fighting for justice for survivors and victims of gender-based violence.
Soyem's episode will be released on 14 November 2022. Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary
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List of organisations that support survivors
Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA): https://welaonline.org/
MUSASA: https://www.musasa.co.zw/
Masimanyane Women’s Rights International: https://www.masimanyane.org/
Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC): https://gvrc.or.ke/
The Gender-based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC): https://gbv.org.za/about-us/
FORWARDUK: https://www.forwarduk.org.uk/i-need-help/
Woman’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/
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