Migrant Life Stories Inspired by Bemba Proverbs
From Accent of Women by Nita Okoko, Zoe, Fiza Zali, Madhvi Thakur & A.M. Haritha.
May 25, 2026
About this episode
Mayase Jere discusses her work at the intersection of technology, culture, and identity, using storytelling inspired by Bemba proverbs.
Mayase Jere is a human-centred technologist and author with an MBA in Leadership and Innovation. She is a co-founding member of Blacks in Tech Australia, an advocate for Women in Tech, and the creator of The Art of Otherness and Lifehacks from the Baobab, podcasts exploring identity, leadership, and personal growth through African proverbs.Her passion lives at the intersection of technology, culture, and identity, where she uses storytelling to spark connection, challenge narratives, and drive change.
People in this episode
Hosts: Nita Okoko, Zoe, Fiza Zali, Madhvi Thakur, A.M. Haritha
Guest: Mayase Jere
Topics covered
- migrant life
- Bemba proverbs
- identity
- leadership
- personal growth
- technology
- storytelling
Keywords
- migrant stories
- Bemba proverbs
- women in tech
- storytelling
- identity
- leadership
- personal growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Blacks in Tech Australia
Books & works: The Art of Otherness, Lifehacks from the Baobab
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