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(So) How's Business?

(So) How's Business?

Written by: alma mabachi
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(So) How's Business? is the podcast for African women entrepreneurs who are figuring it out as they go. Hosted by Alma Mabachi, a bootstrapping founder and mother, this show trades polished success stories for raw, honest conversations. Every week is a candid look into the lives of women entrepreneurs and hustlers navigating the messy middle: the pivots, failures, small wins, big dreams, and what it actually takes to build something from scratch. Connect with us @sohowsbusiness on IG, X, Facebook, Tiktok, and Linkedin. Send us an email on sohowsbusinesspodcast@gmail.comalma mabachi Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Ep 13: Stop Calling It a Small Business: Dr. Becky Omodho on Entrepreneurship for African Women
    Feb 17 2026

    Dr. Becky Omodho shares the unfiltered journey of building joojoostores.com , a Pan-African e-commerce platform connecting African artisans to the world.

    From getting conned twice to taking six years to break even, Becky opens up about resilience, systems thinking, privilege, male bias, and motherhood.

    This episode challenges the idea of “small business” and explores what it really takes to build big in Africa.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Ep 12- Procrastination Isn’t Laziness It’s Trauma in Disguise- Wangui Mungai
    Feb 10 2026

    In this episode of So, How’s Business?, Alma Mabachi speaks with certified master coach Wangoy Mongai about why procrastination, self-sabotage, and playing small are often trauma responses, not character flaws.

    They explore how fear of being seen, identity shifts, and survival mode shape our behaviour, especially for women in business navigating confidence, visibility, and growth. This conversation breaks down why discipline isn’t the solution, how identity-based habits create consistency, and what it actually takes to break the loop.

    If you’ve been delaying the things that matter most, this episode will help you understand why and how to move forward with clarity and self-trust.

    Topics include: procrastination, self-sabotage, trauma, survival mode, fear of being seen, identity shifts, imposter syndrome, women in business.

    🎧 Listen, reflect, and break the loop.


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep 11- How to Scale an African Food Brand: Nanzia Mbaga-Johm, Founder of Roro's
    Feb 3 2026

    How do you build a scalable, African-born brand in the middle of a pandemic?

    In this episode of "So How’s Business," we sit down with Nanzia, the founder of Roro's, Nairobi’s go-to fast-casual healthy food brand. Nanzia gets incredibly real about her journey, from launching her first salad shop in Dar es Salaam to securing prime real estate in Nairobi’s top malls.

    This isn't just about food; it’s a masterclass in resilience, systems thinking, and the "unfiltered" side of scaling a business in an oversaturated market. If you’re a founder, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a working mom, this episode is your blueprint.


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    #NairobiBusiness #AfricanStartups #FemaleFounders #RorosNairobi #RestaurantBusiness #ScalingUp


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    1 hr and 15 mins
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