The Mission Ready Podcast

Leadership is not always about taking the easiest path. Sometimes, it’s about having the courage to take a difficult one. At just 26, Hosna Jalil became the first woman appointed to a senior position in Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior. In this episode, she shares personal experiences from her journey in Afghanistan, the challenges she faced, and the lessons those experiences taught her about leadership, resilience, and standing up for what matters.

We speak with Hosna Jalil, Afghanistan’s first female Senior Security Official and a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. She shares her inspiring journey and explores how she worked to transform Afghanistan’s security policy and advance women’s rights against all odds. From breaking barriers to building hope, this is a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, security, and the fight for equality.

We're joined by John Kriegsman, Managing Director at Renew Capital, for a conversation on leadership, international finance, and the role of investment in shaping Africa's future. From serving as a U.S. Navy officer to advising the U.S. Treasury and leading capital strategy across Africa, John shares his remarkable career journey, the lessons he's learned along the way, and his perspective on development finance, entrepreneurship, and investing in emerging markets.

In this episode we sit down with Major (Rtd) Beautah Mwanza Suba 'SS' SRMP-R, an accomplished Kenya Defence Forces Special Forces officer, Silver Star Presidential Award recipient, and strategic leader with more than 18 years of experience in security, intelligence, defence diplomacy, and crisis management. From his experiences in the military to a defining moment that changed the course of his life, Major Suba reflects on the lessons, decisions, and mindset that helped shape the leader he is today.

Beautah Mwanza Suba 'SS' SRMP-R tells his story reflecting on the experiences, lessons, and defining moments that have shaped his journey.