Ep. 31 Working to Profitably Solve Social Problems with Chola Lungu

Episode • Jun 19, 2021 • 50m

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all our men listeners. This conversation has an interesting segment about the gap in the social education of young men.

As women we tend to want to save the world, but we do it for free and sometimes to our own peril. However, have you ever considered that you can solve social problems and make money at the same time. That is the definition of Social Entrepreneurship. Our colonisers gave us the non-governmental organisation model and created a dependency on charity. We actually need to move away from Non-for-profit organisations and make businesses that are sustainable, profitable and making positive change in our communities.

Listen to Chola Lungu’s journey of impacting social change as an entrepreneur.

"I'm a designer; I design afrocentric clothes, educational material and empowerment programs/workshops for youth" Chola Lungu, owner of Poleka Designs is a Fashion entrepreneur, Zambian culture promoter and 2014 Mandela Washington Fellow. She is a trained runway model and a fashion designer. Chola recently became an author. Her book, Lemonade, is an introduction to financial literacy and environmental issues for children. It is a "Proudly 100% Zambian Product" where the Author, the Illustrator and the Publisher are all Zambians.

Chola is also an Independent Communications Consultant who has worked with Government, NGOs and the corporate world in designing internal and external communication strategies. In addition, Chola is passionate about working with youth and women. She has been a volunteer at Africa Directions in Mtendere for 6 years and with Njira for 4 years,, also in Mtendere. Njira provides free Fashion and design courses for GBV survivors.

Quotes:

"You have to have an income"

"Don't leave your job until your side hustle is making enough"

"Pace yourself. I don't do everything all the time"

"Be bold and a bit more daring"

"Find opportunities ... get involved"

Connect with Chola:

Instagram: @CholaLungu

Facebook: Chola Chilufya Lungu

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