What does it really mean to lead when the system wasn’t built for you?

In this episode of Pennyology, I sit down with award-winning change-maker Charmaine Hunzwei — a woman leading powerful change at the intersection of corporate, cultural, and community spaces.

Named one of Women’s Agenda’s Women to Watch in Leadership for 2024, Charmaine is redefining leadership through the art of impact making — showing that leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about courage, belonging, and creating spaces where others can thrive.

We dive into:

• How Charmaine leads from the margins without shrinking her ambition
• The creation of Safe Space Media and its role in shifting mainstream narratives
• How navigating spaces not designed for you can sharpen, not silence, your leadership
• What it means to turn intention into real-world impact
• How the Impact Makers program helped Charmaine transform visibility into influence

If you’ve ever questioned where leadership really begins — or how to own your impact without losing yourself — this conversation is your roadmap.

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You can find Charmaine on Instagram and LinkedIn

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