This special release, better known as a Yesticle, features the dynamic Molly Jensen, the Chief Executive Officer of Afripods.You might need to buckle up as we journey through the remarkable story of Molly's life and career - a tale that spans continents, cultures, countries, and what all of that translates to in her role in building a bigger podcasting pie for Africa.Molly Jensen, a Ghanaian-American born in New York, has devoted her career to revolutionising African storytelling. As the CEO of Afripods, she's at the forefront of building the largest library of African audio stories on the planet, right from the heart of Nairobi, Kenya.Timestamps for Specific Segments(00:00) Intro(01:09) Introducing Molly Jensen(01:32) What is Afripods?(02:56) Who is Molly?(03:50) What brought Moly to Kenya and made her settle in the country?(05:00) How has her identity evolved based on how she was received by others, and how does that match/conflict with how she identifies with herself?(06:44) How has her professional experience as a young female leader in the country contributed to her growth, and what challenges has she faced?(11:00) What does Molly feel is the difference between a Black American coming to Africa and an African going to America?(17:00) Comparing Molly's sense of identity in Kenya vs. in Ghana(24:25) Molly's opinion on how Akumu and Claire's differences shape their positioning in the Kenyan podcasting space(33:53) What's next for Molly and Afripods?(35:31) Molly's final thoughts and words of wisdom(38:20) What Molly has recently said "yes" to(39:00) Outro_________Afripods, exactly where this very podcast is hosted, is a free pan-African podcast hosting platform. It is a game-changer that not only provides a platform for African creators but also amplifies their voices across the continent and within the Diaspora.Afripods' incredible capabilities include categorising content in over 50 languages and curating material from over 30 countries, including individual podcasters, radio stations, and media houses. It's truly become the home for African podcasting, and it's fostering the growth of diverse narratives and talents.Beyond being an accomplished CEO, Molly is a speaker who's graced prestigious stages worldwide. Her impressive resume includes appearances at Podcast Movement, Africa Podcast Day, Africa Media Festival, BBC Media Leaders conferences, WAN-IFRA Digital Media Africa conference, and Advertising Week Africa.She's also been featured in prominent publications such as Forbes, The Guardian, Reuters, JamLab Africa, Podcast Sessions, and Apple Podcasts, solidifying her position as a thought leader in the podcasting realm.And when she's not busy changing the African podcasting landscape, Molly enjoys exploring the world through her travels, adding to her rich tapestry of experiences.That right there makes her the perfect person to speak to about the African diaspora, diaspora identity and belonging, diaspora vs. assimilation, hyphenated identity, diaspora community support, roots and heritage, multiculturalism, the role of language, and the power of diversity.Yup! It's one of those opening-up and vulnerability kind of conversations. You have been warned.You can find:Molly on Instagram as @mj_akosua and Afripods at @afripods****************If you enjoy the podcast, we love you so much! And we'd like to ask you to rate us on Spotify - it will only take a couple of seconds, we promise! If you listen to us via Apple Podcasts, please take some time to leave a short review. We promise it will take less than a minute unless, of course, you have more to say. In any case, we appreciate you! Thanks in advance!_____________________For video logs, visit https://www.youtube.com/@yesgirlspodcast For blogs, visit https://yesgirlspodcast.com/ Feel free to follow us across these platforms:INSTAGRAM TWITTERLINKEDINTIKTOK

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