Episodes
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
#014 - Imanzi Kayitare on Becoming a Servant Leader
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
In this week's episode, we are speaking with Imanzi Kayitare. We chat about his work as a public servant, how he is always involved in some form of community building, and what inspired it all. Enjoy :)
01:45 - Imanzi introduces himself, his background, and how he started being involved in the community
06:25 - Why politics are important, and the value in being involved and navigating these spaces
12:20 - How Imanzi started his career in government and how he kept discovering and growing throughout the years
[Start with your community, start with what interests you and you will find plenty of opportunities to get involved - Imanzi]
20:15 - On joining non profit boards, and what he is learning from them
29:00 - How Imanzi's parents' involvement in the Rwandan community led to his own involvement
38:50 - His work with the Casa Foundation Friends of Africa Economic Development Summit, and how that's a way of contributing to the African continent
45:45 - My awkward question on how Imanzi identifies as Rwandan-Canadian and how he embraces both
54:00 - How I'm learning to be Canadian and Imanzi reassuring me that all is well (lol)
58:00 - What keeps him motivated to keep pushing in his endeavours
64:00 - Advice to his younger self and others, as well as his plans for the next couple of years
Since this episode was recorded, Imanzi has now launched Rwandapreneur, a project to amplify Rwandan entrepreneurs. You can also find them on Instagram and Twitter.
If you liked this episode, you might also like Moses's - another Rwandan servant leader interested in politics!
Last but not least, if you are interestered in joining a board of directors, you can visit onBoard Canada
What did you think of the episode? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments, and if you liked it - share it with your friends :)
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In the meantime keep striving, keep thriving, and keep shining!
Michaella
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