Adversity is often a catalyst for innovation , and for the post-baby boomer generations , it has raised several self-made millionaires and even billionaires . In Zimbabwe , the wealth gap is increasing due to the economic challenges . This gap is mostly felt by young people , who are mostly from the post-independence generation . Lack of employment opportunities has seen a surge in the informal sector and a new breed of entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe . According to global statistics , there are 582 million entrepreneurs in the world . According to those statistics , the majority of entrepreneurs are now under the age of 45 and seek to actively contribute to economies .
Meet Takunda Chiweza , who is using his platform , " The Young Money Show ," to link entrepreneurs to develop strategic and viable networks and change the narrative of generational wealth . Here ' s his story .
ZiFM Stereo , where I coordinated events such as the Kalakoda Friday Fight Nights , which brought boxing back to the fray , Father ' s Day functions in conjunction with UNICEF , hosting DJ Maphorisa with The Fixx , and a myriad of other outdoor events . I am currently a brand and retail executive with FedEx in Zimbabwe and have found all my experiences to have equipped me well for the high-paced field I find myself in .
GMI : From our understanding The Young Money was birthed from an event that you hosted in 2018 . How did you transition to a radio show with this initiative ?
GMI : Welcome to Groove Magazine International , it ’ s a pleasure to have you share your story with us . For those being introduced to you , please kindly share who is Takunda Chiweza .
TC : Takunda Chiweza is a patriotic pan- African youth with a drive to create platforms for young Africans like myself . I am just like everyone else . I am a son , a brother , and a friend who not only wishes to see us all fulfill our Godgiven destinies but is determined to take the future into his own hands and make it happen .
GMI : You have worked immensely in Marketing with experience in media as well , please share with us your educational and career background ?
TC : Surprisingly , I majored in Economics at university . I find this to have given me quite a robust appreciation of business , society , and people , as economics is generally a well-rounded field and is a social science that studies the relationship between well-being and the community . I have always been driven and wanted to get involved in worldchanging experiences and was fortunate to find that expression through an organization called Enactus , which I joined on campus at the University of Pretoria . This global organization was a student-led organization that worked with student leaders to enhance the livelihoods of underprivileged communities . Here I quickly learnt organizational and leadership skills , and one fundamental lesson that I live by today . You can make money while helping people . While at Enactus , I was offered the position of Marketing Manager on the executive committee , contrary to the position I had actually applied for , which was Events and Mentorship Manager , and this is where my real relationship with marketing began . I have since gone on to work at
TC : I remember being interviewed by your editor in 2018 when I hosted the first Young Money Workshop , which was a panel-based event that was designed to stimulate conversation amongst youth in business and provide a platform for them to network . After the success of this event , it quickly became evident that this could not just be limited to a small number of people who would be gathered for the event but that this product had to be scaled to increase the benefit for all , create more content , and catch more stories . This was also jolted by a phrase from the classic book , Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill , where he described the power of communication and radio . It became my mission to get this program on the air , and after 2 years of negotiating , we were eventually able to make this a reality .
GMI : What gaps in the business sector did you observe that promoted you to focus on young entrepreneurs ?
TC : I wouldn ’ t necessarily say gaps , but
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