I recorded this solo episode with the waves of Lake Tanganyika in the background, and maybe that’s why it feels a little more reflective than usual. Today, I’m sharing why Nairobi might be the next city I call home. After spending two weeks there, something about the creative energy, the community, and the opportunities just… shifted something in me. I couldn’t ignore it.

In this episode, I talk about Nairobi’s growing creative scene, the lifestyle that aligns so well with the work I’m doing, and why so many Africans in the diaspora and returnees are finding themselves drawn to this city. If you’ve ever thought about moving to Nairobi, building a creative career in East Africa, or you’re just curious about what life feels like in one of the region’s cultural hubs, this one is definitely for you.

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Dans cet épisode, je reçois Emma Vidal (Girl Around Africa) une créatrice de contenu et entrepreneure qui ne “revient” pas en Afrique, parce qu’au fond, elle n’en est jamais vraiment partie. Entre Hearts in Africa, Elegancia Home Africa et ses collaborations avec Manosa Connect, Emma construit un véritable écosystème autour du tourisme haut de gamme et de l’hospitalité sur le continent.

On parle de vivre et de créer en Afrique, de la manière dont les expériences haut de gamme peuvent transformer la perception du continent, et des opportunités pour la diaspora africaine d’investir, de voyager et de bâtir localement. Si le tourisme haut de gamme en Afrique vous intrigue ou vous inspire, cette conversation est pour vous!

In this episode [IN FRENCH], I sit down with Emma Vidal (Girl Around Africa), a content creator and entrepreneur who isn’t really ‘returning’ to Africa, since for her, she never really left. From Hearts in Africa to Elegancia Home Africa and her work with Manosa Connect, Emma is building a vibrant ecosystem around high-end tourism and hospitality on the continent.

We dive into her journey of living and creating in Africa, how luxury experiences are reshaping perceptions of the continent, and the opportunities for the African diaspora to invest, travel, and build locally. If high-end tourism in Africa intrigues or inspires you, this conversation is for you!

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Conversation avec Emma Vidal (Girl Around Africa) sur le tourisme haut de gamme en Afrique, la création d’un écosystème local, la vie en Afrique, l’entrepreneuriat, les opportunités sur le continent et les réalités du retour en Afrique pour la diaspora. Idéal pour ceux qui cherchent des informations sur s’installer en Afrique, voyager en Afrique, investir en Afrique, construire une carrière sur le continent ou comprendre le récit du retour.

Est-ce que "Abidjan est doux" comme on le dit ?

In this episode [in FRENCH], Hélène Cuny Coulibaly talks about the reality of a rapidly growing city, common mistakes people make when trying to invest, and her unique approach with her agency, Cordia. She also shares about "La Pause", a space she describes as her personal oasis.

Hélène Cuny Coulibaly nous parle de la réalité d’une ville en pleine croissance, des erreurs courantes quand on veut investir, et de son approche unique avec son agence, Cordia. Elle nous parle aussi de La Pause, cet espace qu’elle décrit comme son oasis.

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New intro. New destinations. New voices. SAME OASIS! Welcome back to the DeeScovered Oasis Podcast!

I’ve had some incredible conversations on this podcast, and I realized there are five lessons from my guests that I keep coming back to; the ones I think we all need right now. Here’s me sharing them with you, so you can carry them too.

Episodes I mentioned:

• Steffi – https://rss.com/podcasts/deescovered-oasis/1809861
• Berirembo – https://rss.com/podcasts/deescovered-oasis/2169962
• Makeda – https://rss.com/podcasts/deescovered-oasis/1789281
• Stephie – https://rss.com/podcasts/deescovered-oasis/1983656
• Hawa – https://rss.com/podcasts/deescovered-oasis/2101949

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She came back home thinking she knew what to expect… then Burundi said, “Plot twist!”

In today’s episode, Berirembo Dory Delicia and I laugh through the realness of being a Burundian returnee: the mental health checks, career detours, and why we need to have more humble-but-NOT-TOO-humble moments. We keep it real but most importantly, we keep it funny.

Tune in, laugh with us, and maybe start planning your own return.

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You asked and I answered!

In today’s episode, I answer some of the questions you’ve sent in about me, the podcast, and everything in between. I share what’s next, reflect on themes we’ve been exploring together, and talk about dream guests I’m excited to welcome. Big thanks to everyone who sent in their questions. This was, for me, a fun way to take stock of what we’ve done together. Whether you’re new here or you’ve been listening since day one, this one’s for you!

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“What does your last name mean?” For the first time on the pod, my guest didn’t know.

But what Ivan Mugemanyi knows well is how to create spaces where people truly feel seen and heard. I sit down with him for a conversation on beauty, purpose, and trust. Ivan, a multidisciplinary artist and one of Kigali’s most sought-after makeup artists, shares how an unexpected path from Belgium to Rwanda led him to a career that empowers others and reflects his evolving sense of identity.

We talk about what it’s like to make people feel comfortable in his chair, how he goes with the flow when he’s behind the camera, and how all the creative things he does (makeup, styling, photography) just come together intuitively. Ivan shares why being too humble can sometimes hold you back, and he tells me about the small things in Kigali that make life feel fuller.

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