Careers & Insights

Muloongo Muchelemba is a Zambian-born, UK-based entrepreneur and the founder of ONGOLO, a Pan-African advisory firm and media platform committed to redefining the African narrative. A Rhodes Scholar and University of Oxford graduate, Muloongo’s built a career in oil and gas, management consulting, corporate banking, and philanthropy, working across international markets. Her experiences living and […]

Samm Avis is a marketer turned travel business owner. She leaned into her passion for visiting new places and planning bespoke experiences to set up a business for corporate and leisure clients. We’ve all heard the phrase ‘work hard, play hard’, and that’s because we all need to balance work with time to recharge. It’s

Sharon Missah is a media, communications and marketing expert based in Dubai with 16 years of experience leading efforts for international and regional firms across the UK, Middle East, and Africa. She’s also the founder and host of the podcast and communications platform – Let’s Talk DXB, which offers diverse and educational content for the

Christopher Muwanguzi is the CEO of Child’s i Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to making sure that every child in Uganda, East Africa, and around the world grows up in a safe and loving family, rather than in an orphanage. Their teams are based in the UK and Uganda. Christopher has over 20 years of

Rupa Bharadva is a freelance copywriter, PR and communications expert. We used to work together. After 20 years in the corporate world, she started her own business. Rupa now works with business owners to help them stand out online. She shares her journey from the corporate sector to entrepreneurship. Rupa, it’s great to reconnect! What

Amelia Kyazze is a published author, photographer, editor and writing mentor. After an 18-year career working for humanitarian organisations, she set a new path for herself as a fiction writer. She’s about to release her third novel, which was picked up by HarperCollins, one of the world’s largest publishing houses. Amelia tells us what it’s

Welcome to the era of entrepreneurship, where people are seizing opportunities to start their own businesses. Along this journey, a pivotal question pops up: Do I need to trade mark my product or service? This question led me to Rachel Harrison, a trade mark attorney with 20 years of experience working in Magic Circle and

Sloafer is Lucy Herron’s shoe brand that she launched in 2018. The brand is a fresh and modern take that combines the style of a ballerina with the sole and comfort of a sneaker. Her shoes have since been worn by the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast members. Lucy shares her uphill battles in

My behind the scenes interview of life at Google, if it’s a good company to work for and how to get a job there. It’s one of the largest and most known companies in the world. In 2022, it was valued at $1.54 trillion. Its name is in the English dictionary as a verb to

A career coach is someone you use when making a career change. This could be looking for a promotion, more pay, or heading in a new direction. A coach helps you focus on what you want, your strengths and the skills you need to get to your goal. Here are the ways that coaching can