S2E3: Navigating Leadership Change as an Insider Outsider - Umra Omar

In today’s episode, Taaka welcomes Umra Omar, the Executive Director of Safari Doctors, a non-profit that's reshaping healthcare and conservation efforts in the stunning coastal region of Lamu, Kenya. After years abroad, Umra made the courageous decision to return home and founded Safari in 2015. She shares her inspiring story of navigating cultural readjustment, leveraging international experience for local impact, and blending global insights with local heritage.
She offers practical advice on easing into new environments, building social networks, and overcoming the challenges of reintegration. Her unique leadership style and approach to tackling this complexities will inspire you. If you're considering returning home to Africa after time abroad or leading in diverse contexts, this episode is for you. #africa #leadership