“Each time a woman stands up for herself... she stands up for all women.” — Maya Angelou

In this special International Women’s Day edition of the Little Growth Podcast, host Damson Kevin sits down with Asiimwe Shivan Faith for an honest, interactive deep dive into the reality of being a woman in modern East African society.

From the busy streets of Kampala to the quiet pressures of traditional expectations, we explore the "Double-Life" many Ugandan women navigate every day. Why are 90% of new projects failing? How do we overcome "Killers of Innovation" like old-fashioned rules and the fear of making mistakes? This episode isn't just about celebrating progress; it’s about identifying the root causes of the fears that hold women back and turning them into "Noble Successes."

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Kampala Walk: Balancing the drive to be a "trailblazer" with the cultural pressure to stay in the background.

• Wangari Maathai’s Wisdom: Navigating the "deadly hierarchies" that try to stop women from climbing to the top.

• The VUCA World: How to maintain the "diligence and willingness" to chase dreams that are big enough to be scary, as inspired by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

• The Cemetery of Innovation: Why we should stop burying our struggles and start digging for the truth.

Join us as we celebrate the strength of women and challenge the status quo. It's time to stop just "following the rules" and start taking the noble risks that change history.

The Little Growth Challenge:

Identify one deep reason for fear you’ve been hiding and take one "stupidly small" step toward facing it today.

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