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The Reena Gore Podcast - Unleash & Thrive
The business intelligence podcast for African SME owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are serious about building companies that last.
Hosted by Reena Gore — business growth coach, leadership mentor, and AI & digital automation strategist based in Nairobi, Kenya — Unleash & Thrive exists for one reason: to give East Africa’s most ambitious leaders the frameworks, conversations, and raw truths they need to scale with systems, lead with purpose, and build beyond themselves.
Every episode goes deep on the issues that actually keep African business owners up at night:
🔹 Building systems and operations that run without you
🔹 Retaining your best people in a competitive market
🔹 AI and digital automation tools accessible to African SMEs
🔹 Corporate governance and succession planning
🔹 Leadership that closes the management gap
This is not a motivational show. This is a business growth platform — where real experts, proven founders, and experienced leaders share what actually works in the Kenyan and East African market.
New episodes every two weeks.
Follow Reena Gore:
Website: www.reenagore.net
LinkedIn: Reena Gore
YouTube: @Reena_Gore
Built for Africa. Designed for leaders who mean business.
Episodes
44 episodes
The Supply Chain Secrets Every Business Owner Should Know | Reena Gore With Maryanne Karanja
What really happens behind the scenes before a product reaches your customer?In this insightful conversation, Reena Gore sits down with Maryanne Karanja to unpack the world of supply chain management and why it is one of the most critic...
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Boardroom Lessons for Growing Businesses | Reena Gore ft. Sarit Shah | Unleash & Thrive Podcast 🎙️
What does it really take to build a business that stands the test of time?Welcome to Episode 1 of the Unleash & Thrive Podcast, hosted by Reena Gore. In this insightful inaugural episode, Reena sits down with Sarit Shah, Chairman of...
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Systems, Support & Scale: Inside Kenya's SME Founders Association | Catherine & Reena Gore
Most SMEs in Kenya never make it past year five. Not because founders lack ambition — but because ambition without systems, governance, and support is a business running on borrowed time.In this episode of Unleash & Thrive, Reena Gore i...
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Publishing With Purpose: How Dooso Built Zion Publishers Into a Purpose Driven Business - Reena Gore
What does it take to build a publishing house with purpose, profit, and staying power in the African market?In this episode of Unleash and Thrive, host Reena Gore — CFO-turned-executive coach and founder of Intellique Solutions — sits d...
You Can’t Manifest Your Way Out of Unhealed Trauma — Here’s What to Do Instead | Reena Gore
Have you ever felt like you're working hard but somehow keep repeating the same patterns in life?In this powerful conversation, Meera shares her personal journey from depression, confusion, and emotional pain to discovering inner healin...
How to Leave Your Comfort Zone & Build Something That Matters | Wendy Loyce & Reena Gore
In this episode , we sit down with Wendy Loyce — communications professional, speaker, podcaster, corporate MC and community builder , for a powerful conversation on purpose, career transitions, entrepreneurship and personal growth.From...
Nobody Handed Her a Seat at the Table — So Lillian Ngala Built Her Own | Reena Gore
In this powerful episode of Unleash and Thrive, we sit down with leadership expert, HR Director and founder of the Lillian Ngala Network — Lillian Ngala.This conversation dives deep into:• Growth mindset and resilience• Leadersh...
Stop Running a Broken Business: The Systems Framework Every African SME Owner Needs | Reena Gore
Why do so many SMEs struggle—even with good products and strong demand?In this powerful episode, Reena Gore, business coach and author of How to Recharge and Restart, breaks down her FPO Method (Finance, People, Operations) and explains...
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Defying Family, Culture & Fear: Her Raw Story of Choosing Herself | Unleash & Thrive with Reena Gore
What happens when a woman refuses the path the world chose for her?Angela Nguku didn't follow the conventional route. She questioned the stereotypes handed to her — about what women should build, which industries they should enter, and w...
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Stop Winging It: The Sales System Every African SME Needs | Business Growth Kenya | Reena Gore
Most business owners in Africa are selling.But very few have a system.And without a system — you're leaving money on the table every single day.In this episode of Unleash and Thrive, I sit down with sales t...
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Think Like a CEO: Make Smarter, Faster Business Decisions
Are your business decisions driving growth… or silently holding you back?In this episode, Reena Gore breaks down how to make smart, data-driven business decisions using the powerful FPO Method™ (Finance, People, Operations).
Inside Kenya's Fastest Growing EdTech Platform | Our Story, Mission & Vision
What does it take to build an EdTech startup in Kenya from the ground up?In this video, we take you inside [Platform Name] — Kenya's emerging EdTech platform on a mission to transform how students, professionals, and lifelong learners a...
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Building Kenya's Cybersecurity Workforce: What SMEs & Leaders Must Know Now - Part 2
Is Kenya ready to defend itself in the digital age? In this episode, we dive deep into the growing cybersecurity landscape in Kenya — the rising threats, the critical skills gap, and what it will take to build real capacity across businesses, i...
Building Kenya's Cybersecurity Workforce: What SMEs & Leaders Must Know Now
Is Kenya ready to defend itself in the digital age? In this episode, we dive deep into the growing cybersecurity landscape in Kenya — the rising threats, the critical skills gap, and what it will take to build real capacity across businesses, i...
From Idea to Impact: The Real Story Behind Building BuzzMap in Africa
What does it really take to build a startup in Africa? In this raw and revealing conversation, Collins Mwaniki Ngunyi , founder of BuzzMap, pulls back the curtain on the realities of entrepreneurship in Kenya's tech ecosystem.Collins sha...
Becoming Her Own Voice — Pauline Kariathe on Courage, Clarity & Change
Every woman who’s ever questioned her worth needs to hear this.Pauline Kariathe didn’t just find her voice — she built it from the echoes of doubt, courage, and quiet resilience.In this powerful conversation, we go beyond t...
Leading with Purpose: Nadia Abdalla on Courage, Authenticity & Redefining Power
She made history as Kenya’s youngest Chief Administrative Secretary at just 29 — but Nadia Abdalla’s story goes far beyond politics.In this inspiring conversation on Unleash & Thrive with Reena Gore, Nadia opens up about t...
Building Startups & Stories: Ananya Pal on Empowering Entrepreneurs & Authors through Shujaa & Writers Bandari
What does it take to build two platforms that empower others to chase their dreams? 💡In this inspiring episode of the Unleash & Thrive Podcast, Ananya Pal—entrepreneur, author, and founder of Shujaa and Writ...
It’s NEVER Too Late to Start Over: Kailash Mota’s Story of Courage & Comeback
What happens when life knocks you down—hard—and you still choose to rise?In this Unleash & Thrive episode, Kailash Mota shares his powerful story of losing everything, finding courage in the darkest season, and rebuil...
Networking That Opens Doors: A Conversation with Eric Obwaka - Networking is Broken—Here’s How to Fix It
Networking isn’t about collecting contacts—it’s about building connections that transform your journey. In this episode of Unleash & Thrive, I sit down with Eric Obwaka to explore the real meaning of networking, why t...
Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: How to Silence Self-Doubt & Own Your Brilliance with Dr. Faith
Do you ever feel like you don’t deserve your success, or that one day someone will “find out” you’re not as capable as they think? That’s Imposter Syndrome—and it’s more common than you think.In this powerful episode of Unleas...
OFFICE POLITICS UNPACKED: THE TRUTH NO ONE TELLS YOU
Ever wondered:“Why does hard work get overlooked while games get rewarded?” “Is it me… or is this just how the system works?” “Can I grow without playing dirty?”🔥 This Saturday, I’m breaking the...
AI Explained: Comprehensive Discussion with Reena Gore & Claire Munde
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence with renowned experts Reena Gore and Claire Munde. Whether you're new to AI or looking to expand your knowledge, this comprehensive discussion covers everything you need to...
Soft Skills: Bridging Africa’s Generational Workplace Divide
Africa’s workplaces are changing fast — with Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z now working side by side. But it’s not just about age — it’s about mindset, communication, and expectations. In this episode, we explore how masteri...
Bounce Back Babe: Resilience, Reinvention & the 5S Formula with Claire Munde
From breakdowns to breakthroughs — meet Claire Munde, the inspiring author of Bounce Back Babe, a powerful guide for mums navigating physical, mental, and financial recovery. In this episode, Claire opens up about her own bounce...
