In this month's episode of the BsquaredC podcast, we welcome Kudakwashe “Kuda” Imholz-Mudzi to the guest chair.
Kuda is a finance professional in the healthcare industry whose life spans four continents. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, she weaves identity, Ubuntu philosophy, and personal growth together in a compelling story of global migration, career pivots, motherhood, and reclaiming selfhood. In this episode, she shares how she navigated the corporate world from busing tables to business analyst, and from name changes to natural hair choices while staying connected to her Bantu roots and decolonizing her mindset.
🌍 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- What it means to navigate global corporate spaces as a Black African woman
- The emotional complexity behind changing one’s name to “fit in” and reclaiming it again
- How Kuda’s Bantu heritage and her father’s Chimurenga war legacy shape her values
- Why authentic leadership, vulnerability, and mentorship are game-changers
- Practical, heartfelt advice for African women in the diaspora seeking to thrive, not just survive
🔑 3 Key Takeaways:
1. Identity is layered and evolving: Kuda shows how our heritage, names, and even hairstyles are all part of our power when we choose to embrace them.
2. Survival isn't shameful, but thriving is the goal: From job rejections to changing countries, Kuda’s journey reminds us that our worth isn’t diminished by the hard choices we make to stay afloat.
3. Community, curiosity, and courage are essential: Whether it’s a mentor, an aunt, or a sister-friend across the globe, having people who see your light can change everything.
🔊 Tune In If You’re:
- A woman navigating corporate life across cultures
- Struggling to find wholeness in your professional identity
- Curious about how decolonization and authenticity intersect
- Ready to be inspired by courage, resilience, and realness
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To all the black women in the corporate world out there, KEEP MAKING BOLD MOVES AND KEEP TAKING UP SPACE🎙️🎊
