We Need To Talk Podcast

Everything Was Going Well in Dubai Until This Happened. I Still Remember The Kids i Left Behind 20.06.2026 43мин

What does it really cost to leave Uganda and build a new life in Dubai?Many Ugandans move to Dubai looking for better jobs, new opportunities, and a fresh start. But behind the dream are hidden challenges, including the high cost of living, loneliness, work pressure, relationships, and the struggle to stay hopeful far from home.In this episode of the We Need To Talk Podcast, Amon Mukisa sits down with Casper Grace, a Ugandan writer and former teacher who moved from Uganda to Dubai to chase a new dream.Casper shares her honest experience of adjusting to life in Dubai, leaving the teaching profession in Uganda, building new friendships, and finding the courage to become a writer. She also talks about creating a guided journal that helps young adults plan, reflect, and make better life decisions.In this conversation, we talk about:• The cost of living in Dubai as a Ugandan• Life and work opportunities in Dubai• The hidden struggles Ugandans face abroad• Teaching and the new curriculum in Uganda• Relationships, love, and friendships• How conflict in the region affected Ugandans living in Dubai• Leaving a stable career to follow your dream• Writing and publishing a guided journal• How to build hope during uncertain timesThis episode is for anyone thinking about moving abroad, changing careers, becoming a writer, or starting a new chapter in life.Watch until the end and share your thoughts in the comments: Would you leave Uganda to build a new life in Dubai?Listen to the podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetworkSubscribe for more honest conversations about life, identity, careers, relationships, mental health, and personal growth.#LifeInDubai #UgandansInDubai #CostOfLivingInDubai #UgandanPodcast #DubaiLife #WeNeedToTalkPodcast #LivingAbroad #CareerChange #PersonalGrowth

Paula Henriette: Turning Down a USA Fulbright Scholarship, Motherhood & Building Founders 12.06.2026 1ч 15мин

In this episode of We Need To Talk Podcast, I sit down with Paula Mugisa Henriette, founder of Teesa Advisory, to talk about one of the biggest decisions of her life, turning down a USA Fulbright Scholarship so she could stay close to her daughter.This conversation goes deeper than just one opportunity. Paula opens up about motherhood, uncertainty, identity, courage, purpose, and the real work of building Ugandan founders in a country where many young people feel stuck, unsupported, or unclear about their next step.We talk about why so many people know what to do but still fail to act, why Uganda still has room for builders, and how founders can turn real community needs into meaningful work.This episode is for you if you are a young African, a parent, a founder, a dreamer, or someone trying to make hard life decisions while still becoming the person you want to be.Watch the full conversation and share it with someone who needs courage in this season.Subscribe for weekly episodes.#usa #scholarship #selfimprovement #weneedtotalkpodcast #paulamugisahenriette

My Grand Mother Saved My Life From Cancer. I Was Cut Open Like a Cow & spent over 27hrs in a theatre 29.05.2026 1ч 9мин

In this episode, we hear about a grand Mother Saved a Life From Cancer who was Cut Open Like a Cow in the theatre for an operation that too more that 27 hours. Moses echodu is a survivor of cancer in uganda, africa and he leads the team at the uganda child cancer foundation.Moses shared the inspiring story of UCCF’s journey, which began in 2006 with the goal of providing psychosocial care for children suffering from cancer. What started as a foundation to mobilize public funds for treatment has since evolved into a fully-fledged NGO, expanding its focus to include advocacy, awareness, research, and patient support. We discuss the challenges of diagnosing serious conditions like various cancer symptoms, which often mimic common illnesses such as malaria, bacterial infections, and typhoid disease. The conversation highlights how initial signs, like fever, can be misleading, making early and accurate diagnosis difficult. This is particularly crucial when dealing with infectious diseases where prompt treatment can save lives. 🧘‍♀️✨we hope this conversation brings healing, comfort and hope to those dealing with cancer.SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/c/GatherNowNetworkWE NEED TO TALK PODCASThttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwZ1Vq2ng2ck5tw7h8JZxNw#cancer #africadiseases #cancertreatment #weneedtotalkpodcast #gathernownetwork

The Conversations We're Afraid To Have | Belinda Katumba On Grief & Vulnerability 07.05.2026 1ч 5мин

Belinda Katumba On Vulnerability, Grief,And The Conversations We're Afraid To Have.What does it actually feel like to lose someone and still have to show up? In this episode, Belinda Katumba opens up about vulnerability, dealing with grief, and the father-daughter relationship conversations most of us are too afraid to start.Belinda gets real about what it means to navigate grief and mental health while still showing up for the people around you. From complicated feelings about her relationship with her dad to the weight of unspoken words this conversation goes exactly where most people won't.If you've ever struggled to be vulnerable with someone you love, felt stuck in grief, or avoided a conversation that needed to happen this one's for you.Listen to our podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetwork#vulnnerability #conversations #spaces #grief

The Extreme Hurdles Women Go Through To Build Careers - #1 Ug Beauty Queen Evelyn Kironde. 01.05.2026 1ч

In this episode of We Need To Talk Podcast, we sit down with Evelyne Kironde — Uganda's Miss International 2019 2nd Runner-Up, actress, and entrepreneur — for one of the most raw, honest conversations on this show. We go beyond the crown to talk about the real cost of building success as a woman.In this episode:✅ The real pressures beauty queens face from men and society✅ Building businesses from passion — without waiting for anyone's permission✅ Why Uganda's education system is failing young entrepreneurs✅ The mental health toll of social media expectations vs. reality✅ What it means to WIN as a woman, on your own termsEvelyne built a hardware business, pivoted to a beauty brand, and did it all while navigating an industry that tried to box her in. This is a masterclass in resilience, identity, and financial independence as a young woman.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction5:00 – Who is Evelyne Kironde?12:00 – The reality of being a beauty queen in Uganda22:00 – Miss International 2019: Representing Uganda in Japan33:00 – Building businesses from talent & passion45:00 – Uganda's entrepreneurship problem51:46 – "Stop waiting on a man to change your life"57:00 – The mental health pressure of social media1:00:00 – What makes Evelyne come alive?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📱 Follow Evelyne: @evelynekironde on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook

Do THIS Instead of Scrolling to Supercharge Focus | Meditation With Sheba. 23.04.2026 1ч 7мин

Do THIS Instead of Scrolling to Supercharge Focus | Meditation With Sheba.In this episode, you will learn how meditation is crucial for your focus and productivity.This episode shows you how to start meditartion and hwo its important in your daily life.We spend more time scrolling than we do sleeping. And the science is clear endless scrolling is quietly destroying your ability to concentrate. In this session, Sheba guides you through a grounding meditation that takes less time than your average doom-scroll, and leaves you feeling focused, calm, and actually in control of your attention.What you'll experience in this this episode is how you use meditation to stay focused and become productive.

ORAL EXPERT:The Worst Oral Hygiene Mistakes That Are Affecting Your Overall Health. 17.04.2026 1ч 6мин

Today we are joined by the no.1 oral expert, Dr Steven from code clinic to talk about the oral mistakes that are affect our oral healh and entire body. Most people suffer from various diseases but are not aware of the origin of these diseases.He highlights shocking things that we do everyday un aware that they are leading to our slow death.Although oral health conditions are not viewed by the general population as life-threatening conditions, poor oral health has been shown to be strongly associated with subsequent mortality.Reasearch study about oral health and mortality - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3885153Learn more about code clinic - https://codeclinic.ugListen to our podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetwork

Wonder Jr On men Struggles In Today's Society & Escaping Jail For His Freedom. 31.03.2026 44мин

This week on We Need To Talk, Amon sits down with Wonder JR for a real, honest conversation about identity, what men go through, and what it takes to build a life you can actually be proud of.He opens up about life after jail and how that moment changed how he sees freedom and using his voice to push men to see themselves as worthy. His core message is simple. Men need space to be vulnerable, and society needs to care about them like it cares about everyone else.You get into the tension between chasing ambition and dealing with real struggles, the pressure men carry, and what it looks like to grow into someone who is present without losing who you are.If you’ve been questioning your path, your pace, or your purpose, this one will speak to you.Learn more about Wonder JR - https://www.instagram.com/wonderj_r/?hl=enSubscribe to his channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN7qDzPQLVkListen to our podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetwork#men #boychild #menstruggles #freedom #becoming #ubuntu #identity

No.1 Productivity expert: Why Your Brain Is Working Against You Every Day. 23.03.2026 1ч 3мин

This might shift how you approach your entire life and career.You think you’re lazy… but that’s not the truth.Your brain is wired in a way that’s quietly working against your productivity every single day.In this episode, we break down the real link between your brain and how you work, focus, and get things done. This is not surface-level advice. You’ll start to see why you procrastinate, why focus feels hard, and what’s actually happening inside your mind.We talk aboutWhy your brain resists deep workThe hidden patterns killing your focusHow dopamine affects your motivationWhy discipline alone is not enoughSimple ways to rewire your habits and take back controlIf you’ve ever felt stuck, distracted, or inconsistent, this conversation will change how you see yourself and your work.🎧 Watch till the end. This might shift how you approach your entire life and career.We Need to Talk is where real conversations happen. We explore mental health, personal growth, and the ideas shaping how young people live, work, and think today.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @weneedtotalkpodcastTikTok: @weneedtotalkpodcast#brain #productivity #gathernownetwork

Social Media Is Quietly Destroying Your 20s, What Are We Doing Wrong As A Generation? 12.03.2026 1ч 24мин

Your 20s can feel confusing, lonely, and overwhelming. Everyone looks like they have life figured out online, but behind the screen many young people are struggling.In this episode of We Need To Talk, KK opens up about embracing change, dealing with loneliness, and making the mindset shift that helps you grow into your best version.We also talk about the pressure social media puts on young adults, the daily habits that slowly destroy your mental health, and how leaders like Mamdan are influencing a new generation of young thinkers and builders.If you’re in your 20s trying to figure life out, this conversation will hit home.Let us know what part of the conversation stood out to you in the comments.Listen to the podcast on Spotifyhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetworkFollow the podcastInstagram & TikTok: @weneedtotalkpodcast#gathernownetwork #mindsetshift #selfimprovement #mentalhealth #loneliness#weneedtotalkpodcast

Why This Ugandan Entrepreneur Won a Shark Tank Competition Version (And What It Means for Africa) 12.03.2026 1ч 11мин

In this powerful motivational video, we explore what it takes to rise above mediocrity and achieve true success. This conversation goes beyond business, focusing on personal growth and the mindset needed to fight mediocrity. It's about belief, bold ideas, and the courage to build something real in your life. If you care about self improvement and how to be successful, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. #weneedtotalkpodcast

MOMENT 4: Finding your value in life like the 1% in this world. 07.05.2025 17мин

In this moment, Gail shares some ways you can truly find your purpose and value in life. The one person that have succeeded in life have managed to understand their core values and purpose and are doing great things in life.Listen to full episode here

Angelo Izama: Hidden Systems That No One Talks About! The Narrative You've Been Sold? Shattered. 29.04.2025 48мин

Angelo Izama talks about the hidden systems that most young adults have to tap in to leverage the current wave of economy and technology amidst the growing use of AI and economic drifts. His life changing ini=sights have changed and transformed how millions of people approach life, money and conserving the environment.Listen to our podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetworkReady to join the conversation, follow us across all our social media platforms on instagram,X ,tiktok to support our podcast and the work that Gather Now Network is doing.#struggle #economy #technology #hiddensystems #angeloizama #weneedtotalkpodcast #gathernownetwork

Secrets revealed! The key To successful business and life in Uganda 14.12.2024 44мин

Today we talk about secrets to success in life and business in uganda and we joined by Gerald Katabazi, the C.E.O of volcano coffee ltd Uganda. When 2017 Fellowship Alumnus Gerald Katabazi opened Volcano Coffee, his goals were simple: source, roast, brew, and sell quality, fair-trade coffee from Uganda to the world. Coffee is Uganda’s leading cash crop, but that statistic isn’t always felt by the farmers producing it.Gerald has made it his mission to increase the profits that Ugandan coffee farmers see to improve their livelihoods and communities. Having had the opportunity to work in nearly every aspect of coffee production, from tilling the land to milling the beans to brewing coffee, he is confident that he knows just how to do that.Listen to our podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetwork#SUCESS #businesssecrets #businessidea #gathernownetwork #businessadvise #coffee #coffeecommunity #uganfdacoffee #incubationhubs

How She Built a Successful Coffee Business in Uganda. 01.12.2024 1ч 25мин

On this episode of We Need To Talk, Gail Mawocha, founder of Mustard Seed Africa and One Tribe Coffee, tells the story of how she turned a life change into a thriving, mission-driven coffee business. Gail walks us through the practical decisions, setbacks, and community-focused strategies that helped her scale a sustainable enterprise and create income opportunities for women across Uganda.What you will hear:The key steps Gail took to launch and grow a coffee brand in Uganda.How she combined local skills, social enterprise models, and fundraising to expand impact.Concrete examples of community projects and the challenges of running a business with purpose.Practical advice for entrepreneurs who want to build a socially responsible brand.This long-form conversation is candid, inspiring, and full of actionable lessons for founders and changemakers. Press play to learn how vision, persistence, and community-centered design built a successful coffee business in Uganda.

From Earning $4 from His USA Set Up Company To Finding A New Way To Support Creatives In Africa. 15.11.2024 1ч 14мин

From earning just $4 after investing over $2000 to build a company in USA, Paul Zana a young and talented product designer has created an app where creatives in Uganda an Africa at large can jump on to make more money on social media. This app is called Buvaazi!Paul Zana is a self-taught product designer with close to a decade of experience in brand design, visual design, and art direction. His design theory is that people see brand and product as one.Join us today as we talk to Paul to understand his life story and experiences and why he decided to create this app.

How to become better at your current job. Tina Wamala talks self improvement in life. 28.08.2024 53мин

Tina Wamala started working for British High Comission and DSTV communications officer without skills in the profession. she had to learn on job on how to do her job. in this episode ,she talks about self improvement and the power of taking bold moves in your career. Tina Wamala, is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in public relations, has been at the forefront of PRAU's strategic initiatives. Listen to our podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetwork

MOMENT 3: why you are giving up on GYM so easily In your first days. 22.08.2024 9мин

In this moment, Eddie Okila takes time to explain why many people give up on gym after their first days of starting to work out. you can listen to the entire episode by following us on all podcast streaming platforms and alternatively, subscribe to our youtube channel for visual podcasts. #gym #fitness #health #workingout

How Beginners in East Africa Can Start Working Out Today 01.08.2024 1ч 20мин

Join us on We Need To Talk as fitness coach Eddie Okila explains practical steps anyone in East Africa can take to start exercising, with no gym membership required. Eddie shares easy home workouts, affordable nutrition tips that work with local foods, and strategies to overcome common barriers such as time, motivation, and injury risk. Whether you are totally new to exercise or trying to get back on track, this episode gives a realistic plan you can begin today.What you will learn:A beginner-friendly 10–20 minute workout routine you can do at home.Nutrition rules that fit local budgets and ingredients.How to build consistency without burnout through small, sustainable habits.The health risks of a sedentary lifestyle and simple steps to reverse them.Recorded earlier in the year and published Aug 1, 2024 — Eddie’s advice is practical, culturally aware, and full of motivation. Hit play if you want a no-nonsense starter plan that works where you live.Subscribe to We Need To Talk for more conversations on wellness and practical life skills. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @weneedtotalkpodcast.Listen to our podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetwork#healthylifestyle #fitness #workingout #lifestyle #healthyexpert #fitnesscoach #changinglifestyle

The Coffee Expert:From Being A beauty Queen To Running the No.1 Coffee Brand In Uganda|Jackie Arinda. 16.07.2024 1ч 5мин

Jackeline Arinda,is thehe Coffee Expert who has come from being a beauty Queen to running the No.1 Coffee brand in Uganda. Jackie, known in her circles as Madam CEO, is the founder of Jada Coffee which is adding weight to improve domestic coffee consumption in Uganda. With Shs8m from her savings, Arinda registered Jada Coffee. Arinda was named as CEO of Smart 24 TV in 2019, the only 24/7 business Television in Uganda. She was aged 28 at the time. Her role was to provide leadership and direction in the strategic development of the channel, and compliance with all rules and regulations governing public broadcasting entities. According to Arinda, Ugandan coffee was poorly marketed at the event compared to Brazilian and Ethiopian coffee yet she believes Ugandan coffee is the best in the world. In this episode,jackie speaks to us about coffee and value addition, reveraging your social capital to grow your business and being able to focus as a young adult. listen to our podcast podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetwork Instagram page instagram.com/gathernownetwork FB facebook.com/Gathernownetwork CHECK OUT JADA COFFEE IG: https://www.instagram.com/jada_coffee?igsh=MXJmdTVvOWJhcWdhaw== X : https://x.com/jadacoffee?s=21 FOLLOW JACKIE ARINDA X: https://x.com/jackieakampwera?s=21 #coffee #coffeeexpert #jackiearinda #coffeebrand #growingabusiness #businessinuganda #coffeeconsumption #inspiringincoffee #madamceo #weneedtotalkpodcast #gathernownetwork