November 23, 2022 - In Outerbox Thinking’s monthly masterclass with Jane Moors, learn how I secured interviews with State Presidents. And how I take this same approach in my work in corporate Africa – from doing my (cultural) homework, ensuring accurate job descriptions, minimizing bias in interviews and always showing respect.

August 1, 2022 – Let’s take a journey to a part of the world that you probably don’t think a lot about and even more rarely have even considered a part of your business plan: Africa.

Take a listen to our 25-minute conversation on Nice Guys on Business podcast with Doug Sandler. You’ll walk away smiling…and knowing who you need to speak with for dynamic and sustainable growth.

September 8, 2022 – Cities impact business in Africa. They are home to some huge challenges: poverty, urbanization, and climate change. Charter Cities podcast with Jeffrey Mason explores with Dr. Deanne De Vries how cities are often also the largest single market in their country and thus a natural entry point for companies looking for growth opportunities.

July 29, 2022 – Live interview with Thalia Hayden, host of NBC Palm Springs on my internationally best selling book, “Africa: Open for Business”. You can tell by the grin on my face how much I love talking about taking the guesswork out of doing business in Africa for companies and investors as they improve not only their bottom line, but the communities in which they work.


August 24, 2022 - Meet an entrepreneur and seasoned business executive in Africa on Savvy Broadcasting podcast with Christina Rivera! Now’s the perfect time to broaden your business horizons and do business with the continent of Africa. Taking the guesswork out of doing business in Africa is Dr. Deanne who gets companies dramatic and sustainable growth across the continent.

December 6, 2021 - The future is abundant in Africa and women are a cornerstone of this growth. Through the wisdom of African proverbs, about the opportunities and social impacts of doing businesses in Africa in this TEDx talk. Please comment on the YouTube site and share the link. The more views and comments, the more TEDx promotes the video and the more people get introduced to AfriCAN, the can-do continent!

June 26, 2022 - Too many companies and leaders ignore Africa as “too risky”. However, what most people identify as risks are really just perceived risks. Learn how differentiate between real and perceived risks, as well as minimize the real risks at “Afrika – Neuer Market. Neue Chancen” hosted by Deutsche Management Akademie Niedersachsen (DMAN) at IHK Hannover.

November 30, 2022 – Dr. Deanne De Vries takes the guesswork out of doing business in Africa and illustrates why now is the time to invest in AfriCAN – the can-do continent. On ThinkBIG with Jon Dworskin, you’ll discover why Dr. Deanne is your partner for sustainable and dramatic growth across Africa as she shares her experiences, successes and lessons learned from 30+ years working across Africa

January 12, 2002 – As more CEOs, C-Suites and Corporate Directors are looking for sustainable opportunities for business growth, Growth Igniters Radio hosts Pam and Scott Harper speak with Dr. Deanne De Vries: speaker, author, and Africa Advocate, about why she believes Africa is not only desirable but essential to companies looking for growth opportunities. 

October 4, 2022 - Not having dipped his toes in the entrepreneurship scene across Africa, School for Startups podcast host Jim Beach reached out to visionary and entrepreneur, Dr. Deanne De Vries, to understand why she thinks now is the right time to be an entrepreneur in and invest in AfriCAN: the can-do continent (interview starts at 25:30).

June 23, 2022 - Not the first place most businesses think of expanding to, Dr. De Vries tells us why she refers to Africa as AfriCAN – the can-do continent. Listen along to Enterprise Business Podcast with Eric Dye as we discuss the kind of businesses that do well in Africa and why companies not even thinking about Africa should consider doing business on this dynamic continent.

June 2, 2022 – You know when you walk away from an event feeling inspired, grateful and full of joy.....that was me at the Amsterdam International School of Business on June 2nd after an opportunity to share my always-evolving leadership journey alongside 4 other fabulous women. The one-hour of networking went on for over 2 hours! The students were so full of questions, seeking advice, sharing their dilemmas. I left the event smiling and thinking "this world is going to be okay; there are lots of 'youngsters' determined to make a difference".