Flavia Tumusiime shares her remarkable journey from starting out in Uganda’s media industry as a teenager to becoming a respected broadcaster, mentor, and tech advocate. She reflects on the evolution of media, from analog days of collecting feedback by hand to the digital transformation that now shapes content and careers.
Flavia discusses the challenges she faced, including fighting for Ugandan music and talent to be recognized internationally, and the importance of adaptability as she pivoted from media to technology while raising twins.She emphasizes the power of information, the need for continuous learning, and the importance of empowering others, especially women and youth.
Flavia also highlights her work with organizations like Groundbreaker Talents and the United Nations, advocating for skills development and community support. Flavia’s story is one of resilience, humility, and a deep commitment to lifting others as she climbs, offering inspiration and practical advice for anyone navigating change or seeking to make a difference.
00:26 – Meet Flavia
01:40 – The Early Days
03:20 – The Digital Shift06:10 – The Power of Pivoting
09:00 – Lifting Others
13:07 – Lessons from Mom
17:57 – Women, Tech & Groundbreaker Talents
20:47 – The Real Barrier
24:27 – Skills for the Future
27:12 – The Future of Media: Flavia’s vision for merging digital and traditional media in Uganda.
31:37 – Embracing change, empower others, and build a better future together.
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As of 7.03.25