Stretch Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Stretch Podcast is a space where I share my thoughts on matters of personal transformation, emotional wellbeing and spiritual growth. My teachings are largely based on what I’ve learnt through reading, observed and experienced over the years.
The podcast is also a space where i have conversations with people whose work and life experiences has inspired and helped me grow. People who are not only experts in their fields but have open hearts, generous spirits and are teachers in their own right and are perpetual students of life.
Since the year 2020 the world of work has been going through drastic changes, there are organisations who have completely let go of offices and work strictly from home, while others are adapting to hybrid work and there are also those who continue as though 2020 never happened. All this has an impact in our lives both profesisional and personal lives
In today's episode I am in conversation with Zanelen Njapha on how people are navigating changes both professionally and persoanal.
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Bio
Known to her awesome clients as 'The UnLearning Lady', Zanele Njapha isthe world's leading voice on using key unlearning principles to support theworld’s best organisations build cultures where instead of annoyed andfrustrated by change - people are EXCITED to transform and innovate.
CEO at The UnLearnersAward-winning Business Woman
Contact:
www.theunlearners.com
Episode 253 - Truth, Honesty and Announcements - Another solo episode with yours trulyIn this episode I share with you my deepest truth, and some announcements. The episode is a freebie because of the nature of the content I am sharing.To listen full episodes simply subscribe to the Stretch Podcast for R99 a month.
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In this episode, I converse with Sthabiso Mthethwa about 'Adulting' and its association with millennials. Indeed, the term 'Adulting' emerged with this generation, encapsulating the complexities of adulthood in the 21st century.
The discussion spans numerous topics, beginning with Sthabiso's personal history, his choice of dance over IT, upbringing by a single mother, relocation to Johannesburg, and delving into dance, relationships, parenting, success, career, and more.
Bio
Sithabiso Mthethwa also known as Staby is a dancer born and raised in KwaZulu Natal South Africa. His love for dance started when he was 14 years old
when he used to watch music videos on t.v and try copy what the dancers
were doing, musicians such as Michael Jackson, Usher Raymond, Chris Brown
and many more. he spent the rest of his high school life studying the art of
dance, being mentored by some of the best dancers in and around South
Africa.
He Moved to Johannesburg in the year 2014 where he began his
professional career in dance. His primary styles are in Krump and HipHop.
Since launching his dance career, Staby has been casted in some of the
country’s biggest shows and gracing the stage locally and internationally.
Contacts
@staby_dancefitnes on all social media platforms
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I this episode I am in conversation with Rev. Dr Diane Johnson, the conversation is broad and global covering matters that affect humanity right such as the ongoing wars in the Gaza and the Congo, American politics, South African History, Leadership in Corporate and organizations and much more all in an effort to find balance in an unbalanced world.
Bio
Dr. Diane Johnson is CEO and Founder of Mmapeu Consulting, a national organizational and leadership transformation firm committed to aligning mission, vision and values for social enterprises, philanthropic institutions, the social sector, purpose-driven businesses, B Corps, tech companies and market leaders. She is deeply committed to creating dynamic, sustainable and equitable models of market and community benefits.
Since 1992, Diane has consulted, facilitated and trained on strategic development; cultural capacity, diversity, inclusion and equity; organizational development, institutional capacity building, leadership development, collaboration and community engagement, program design, program evaluation and leadership development for over 12,000 organizations and leaders.
Clients have included the California Primary Care Association, the Kresge Foundation, the San Francisco Department of Public Health, the American Sustainable Business Network, SOCAP, Opportunity Collaboration, Habitat for Humanity International, NeighborWorks America, HUD, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and Unitarian Universalist Association.
She has been fortunate enough to work in South Africa, Mexico, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Diane received her doctorate in Interdisciplinary Studies (sociology, organizational behavior, management and non-profit studies) from Tufts University. Her dissertation focused on cross-sectoral leadership and collaboration between the business, government, social and community sectors. She holds a Masters in Nonprofit Management from the New School and her undergraduate degree in Communications with a marketing minor is from The University of Pennsylvania – The Annenberg School of Communications and The Wharton School.
Dr. Johnson also received her master’s in divinity from the Pacific School of Religion at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA, and is an ordained minister in the progressive Christian denomination of the United Church of Christ. Her faith-based work focuses on the intersection of spirituality, social change and equity, including working with numerous interfaith initiatives. She now lives in Massachusetts with her adorable Aussie, basset hound and corgi mix, Jasper, who loves chasing the cat, Sweet Pea.
Contacts:
Website: https://www.mmapeu.com/
Facebook: Diane Johnson
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In this episode, I am in conversation with Tebogo Buntu on holistic wellness and African centered wellness. We cover amongst other things, what it means to be well, the dynamics between black men and women, the roles men and women play in the greater African family, the world of work and working, the plight of the black boys and much more
Bio
Tebogo Buntu (Mama T) is a community educator and practitioner within Afrikan-centered knowledge and healing. She coordinates holistic health for women; for self-development, generational trauma counseling and intuitive awakening
Contacts
Website: Ebukhosini website
email: info@ebukhosinisolutions.co.za
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Welcome to an enlightening episode of The Stretch Podcast. In this thoughtful discussion, host Lebo Pule converses with author and yogi Pebetsi Makgalemele Charnely. Known for her inspiring journey of resilience and transformation, Pebetsi shares the touching story behind her memoir, dealing with pregnancy losses, and finding solace in yoga.
Discover the heartfelt symbolism Pebetsi attaches to her lost babies, represented as beautiful yet ephemeral butterflies. Dive into an engaging exploration of her path to motherhood, her experiences with societal pressures, and the role yoga has played in her life, including the foundation of her yoga studio. We also uncover details about her latest book, "A True Story of My Butterflies".
we touch on enduring themes of loss, love, resilience, and transformation. She also candidly opens up about a near-death experience, marking a pivotal point in her life and leading her towards a path of acceptance, healing, and self-discovery. She shares how yoga and reflexology became her instrumental tools of healing.
Bio
Pebetsi Viola R Charnley.
I qualified as a Hot Bikram yoga teacher from the India School of Yoga in Lons Angeles USA in 2012 and as a Vinyasa yoga teacher from Joga Yoga school in Bali Indonesia in 2022. I have since taught yoga in Bangkok , Phuket , Kenya and all over south Africa. I also teach Hoolahooping and i am Thai Yoga massage therapist in training. I have recently published a book about my journey to motherhood and how the practice of yoga helped me cope with the journey.
I do teach yoga from LOVE all I ask for is that you bring an open mind and a happy smiley face!!!
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In this episode I am in conversation with Dr. Pallo Marumo on the power, potential and future of stokvels. Morden day stokvels that are investment and long term focused, could be one of the solutions to economic freedom for black people. With the right intentions and less consumerism mindset, stokvels could potentially solve generational poverty - and that is at the heart of my conversation with Dr. Marumo
Bio
Dr Pallo (Problem Solver) Marumo is the MD at Tsoga Afrika Insurance Brokers. He qualified as a medical doctor in 1998 and worked in various hospitals until he joined the Military in 2004. During his stint at the military, Pallo was recruited into the prestigious Presidential Medical Unit in 2007 where he was soon appointed as the Resident Commander for the ground medical team of the late President Rolihlahla Mandela. He served in the team until the late President’s passing in 2013. His selfless service in President Mandela’s team earned him one of the greatest honors - the Nelson Mandela Gold Medal in 2014. Pallo is the Co-founder of Tsoga Afrika Investment Holdings and Non-Executive Director at The People’s Fund. He is also chairs the Project’s Committee at Calidris Investment Primary Cooperative – a collective of 400 professionals. In the past years he also served as an Advisory Committee member of The People’s Stokvel CFI – a collective of 3000 members. Pallo is a strong believer in the power of cooperative economics and holds a firm view that a country can turn its fortunes around in just one decade.
Contacts:
Facebook: Pallo Marumo
Website: Home - Tsoga Afrika Insure (tsogainsure.co.za)
Website: Tsoga Afrika Investment Holdings - website under development
Email: Pallo@tsogaafrika.co.za
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In this episode, our host Lebo Pule is in conversation with Marilu Gabba, a respected intimacy coach. This dialogue revolves around the intriguing facets of female energy, femininity and the complexities of navigating a man's world.
Highlighting the evolving societal role of women, Lebo and Marilu excavate the challenges and triumphs surrounding womanhood and femininity in a world largely built by men. The conversation dives deep into patriarchy, personal identity, motherhood, mental health, and the hormonal differences between genders, offering listeners an engaging, personal journey into the essence of feminine power.
Bio
Marilu Gabba is an Intimacy Coach focused on supporting women and couples to live a life with epic love and meaningful intimacy. Whether single or partnered, she believes that living a life that prioritizes great communication, intimacy and wholesome connection is the best elixer for a life of vitality and joy. Marilu is a triple-certified VITA (Vital & Integrated Tantric Approach) Coach and gets clients lasting results through simple, step-by-step processes rooted in both modern Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. She has a deep love for working with women to help them fall in love firstly with themselves, and to make pleasure a priority in their lives. Contacts Facebook: Marilu Gabba Intimacy PracticeWebsite: Marilu Gabba Intimacy Practice | Make Your Pleasure a Priority To listen full episodes simply subscribe to the Stretch Podcast for R99 a month.
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In this empowering episode of The Stretch Podcast, our host Lebo Pule and guest Hakeem Lesolang, founder of FOLA Wellness and Healing, delve into deep conversations about self-development, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth. Discussing the importance of self-love and self-identity in relationship building, Hakeem offers invaluable perspectives to help navigate a world where maintaining healthy relationships can be challenging.
With expertise as a marriage counselor, life coach, and hypnotherapist, Hakeem shares his personal journey of self-discovery that transformed him into a beacon of holistic therapy. Emphasizing on the importance of authenticity and being true to one's self, Hakeem underlines the significance of a strong relationship with oneself directly influencing our relationships with others.
In this insightful conversation, Hakim explores various facets of relationships. From understanding the role of sex, to the value of spiritual connection, listeners will gain rich insights into emotional well-being and personal growth. This engaging discussion unravels the continuous inner work required to grow and evolve, offering a fresh perspective on self-love and authenticity.
This episode forms a woven narrative around authenticity and self-discovery. Delving into issues of trust, vulnerability, and emotional availability, and offering simulated scenarios that mirror many people's struggles on the journey to self-realization, this engaging conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand themselves better. Dive into this thought-provoking, path-breaking episode that offers a fresh take on discovering authenticity and finding purpose in life.
BIO
Hakeem Lesolang is the visionary founder of FOLA Wellness & Healing, an innovative wellness company dedicated to transforming lives through holistic therapy. With a multifaceted background that encompasses roles as a marriage counselor, life coach, and hypnotherapist, Hakeem has dedicated his career to guiding individuals and corporate teams on their journeys to emotional and mental wellness. His work, deeply rooted in empathic connection and personal empowerment, has established him as a respected figure in the wellness community and a sought-after speaker and facilitator. Hakeem’s proven success with FOLA Wellness & Healing continues to inspire those seeking balance and fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.
Contacts
Facebook and Instagram: @HakeemAndrsn and Hakeem Anderson-Lesolang
Website: Home | My Site (folahealing.com)
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Welcome to another captivating episode of The Stretch Podcast! Hosted by me, Lebukule, and in this episode, I continue my enlightening discussion with the acclaimed author and money trauma coach Vangile Makwakwa as we elaborate on her impactful book, "What Is Your Money Personality?"
We discuss in great detail about the five money personality archetypes - the sweet one, the fixer, the runaway, the destroyer, and the eternal child, uncovering their unique behaviors, habits, and attitudes towards money. Notably, I share my personal experiences as I find myself resonating with the 'sweet one' and 'the runaway' archetypes, a candid disclosure on my struggles with setting solid boundaries and escapism relating to financial matters.
As powerful as our candid conversation is, Vangile's book also offers practical exercises and motifs to ultimately bring about real transformation. Therefore, I encourage you to delve into this episode, explore your money personality archetypes, and initiate your healing journey with us.
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BIO
Vangile is an entrepreneur, money trauma coach and author of three books including Heart Mind and Money: Using emotional intelligence for Financial Success. She has an honors degree from UCT, and an MBA from Simmons School of Management in Boston USA. Vangile is a founder of Wealthy Money.com, a company dedicated to helping women heal ancestral money trauma and improve their financial wellbeing. She hosts the Money Magic Podcast and Property Magicians Podcast.
Contact
www.wealthy-money.com
www.twitter.com/vangilemakwakwa
www.youtube.com/wealthmoney1
wealthymoney.podbean.com
Istagram: @vangilemakwakwa
Facebook: Vangilemakwakwa
Twitter: @vangilemakwakwa
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Today I am in conversation with the Beyounce of Money Coaching :) The one and only Vangile Makwakwa.
Vangile is not a stranger to the podcast and to stretchers, she has helped many of my students and me over the years in dealing with our various money wounding.
In this episode we specifically talk about her last book What Is Your Money Personality - Changing How Black families manage finances. In the book she covers 5 distinct archetypes/personalities, their core wounds and how healing and turning the shadow archetype into a golden archetype can change their financial game.
BIO
Vangile is an entrepreneur, money trauma coach and author of three books including Heart Mind and Money: Using emotional intelligence for Financial Success. She has an honors degree from UCT, and an MBA from Simmons School of Management in Boston USA. Vangile is a founder of Wealthy Money.com, a company dedicated to helping women heal ancestral money trauma and improve their financial wellbeing. She hosts the Money Magic Podcast and Property Magicians Podcast.
Contact
www.wealthy-money.com
www.twitter.com/vangilemakwakwa
www.youtube.com/wealthmoney1
wealthymoney.podbean.com
Istagram: @vangilemakwakwa
Facebook: Vangilemakwakwa
Twitter: @vangilemakwakwa
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Hello again and Compliments of the new year!
I wish you everything of the best for this strange year ahead :), at the beginning of each year I share with you my thoughts, themes, downloads and messages from the ethers about how the year will likely unfold. I began this practice official in 2020. 2024 is indeed going to be the strangest of the 2020s thus far, and the reason is that 2024 is the last year 'the old world' so it's going to be Strange more than anything.
This episode is full and free as I always offer a freebie at the beginning of the year. From next week we will resume the partial episode for the unsubscribed. Enjoy, link to subscribe below.
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In this final episode for the year, I am in conversation with Tau Pule, who also happens to be my son about the challenges of academic work for children who are not academically strong.
He shares his side of the story of how he perceives school in general and how his two set backs of repeating grade 1 and repeating grade 4 affected him. He goes on to share about the positive impacts of going to a school that focuses on skills such as an improved confidence and self esteem.
It is an inspirational conversation for any child and parent that is facing the challenges of academics.
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Coach Nunu returns to the podcast by popular demand, conversation we had on episode 234 triggered and sparked a lot of interest from you. And today we unpack the real role of the bread winner. Nunu believes this role is more of a calling and carries with it far more responsibility than the financial resources
Bio
Nunu Nkosi is a Family Coach that works with adults and children, specialising on family dynamics and upbringing
She helps people heal their childhood trauma and family wounds so they can experience authenticity and joyful relationships
Contact
Instagram: @familymatterswithcoachnunu
Facebook: Nompumelelo Nunu Nkosi
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Has the thought of leaving the South Africa or your country of origin ever crossed your mind. Do you fantasize about make it big or just living better outside your country? Or are you just curious of how people who leave SA and make it abroad do it?
If yes this episode is going to give you so much insight. In the episode I am in conversation with Tshepiso Madihlaba and Sibo Hlatshwayo on the dynamics of living overseas.
Bio
Tshepiso Madihlaba was born and raised in Limpopo, South Africa. She studied medicine at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and qualified as a medical doctor. In addition, she holds an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology. Washington D.C, USA.
Tshepiso currently lives in Chicago, USA with her 2 wonderful children; and works as a Medical Director for a multinational pharmaceutical company.
Tshepiso counts writing as one of her passions, and has been in love with it since her childhood. She is working on her first novel, Maserati, an engaging read for a contemporary audience, expected to launch early 2024.
Sibo’s Bio
I'm a Zulu woman, born and bred in Ladysmith KwaZulu Natal, SA.
The love of travel and the finer things in life landed me in the UK many years ago, and since then I have been hit by the travel bug and found myself a home in London. I'm a firstborn and I have all the traits that you can think of, deputy parent, breadwinner and rich auntie…
I can also be found cooking a storm for my family and entertaining them with my travel stories… my Gogo would be proud if she had to see how much I living cooking as an adult, she used to warn me for loving books so much, and she will say, will your husband eat books? I love the outdoors and all things healthy eating and mindfulness...
My new-found hobby is walking to work, so that's 2 hours of total bliss that clears my head and allows me to indulge in stretch podcasts and coaching notes, what an awesome way to start and end my day, as a single mum, this time as become my precious me time. I'm also big on friendship and sisterhood, my tribe anchors me to be my best self and I do the same for them.
I have been a Radiographer for 23 years and have enjoyed my career both in SA and the UK, the most fulfilling part of this is seeing my patients walk away with a bit of hope and mentoring and training that Junior is also fulfilling. As I get older I'm more passionate about personal development and spiritual growth, I love referring to myself as Umntwana weThonga as I walk with those who came before me.
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November is considered entrepreneurship month by many countries around the world such that one week in November gets dedicated to entrepreneurship known as global entrepreneur week.
On the stretch podcast we keep up with that theme as it is an important one for me - Entrepreneurship has been a big part of my adult life.
In this episode I am in conversation with Toivo specifically on entrepreneurship and black people in South Africa. The conversation tracks the evolution of black entrepreneurship over the years, begin with the lengendary Ntate Maponya and his contemporaries, we cover the good and the bad of (mostly bad ) of BEE. We talk on the link between land and successful entrepreneurship and much more.
It is an informative most educational conversation for anyone, entrepreneurial or not.
BIO
Entrepreneur, Chattered accountant, experienced CEO with a history of working in the accounting field. Skilled in Enterprise risk management, business planning, internal audit and corporate governance.
Contacts
LinkedIn: Bolokang Lengane
Facebook: Toivo Ja Toivo
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In this episode we continue where we left off, focusing on all the PAUSES that women go through over the course of her late life. Bio:A juggler is how Xoli describes herself. From family to work, from adventure to doing nothing. Doing nothing is an an activity right? She is the author of The Perimenopausal Globetrotter, a menopause advocate and policy advisor, a creative director Indigenously (her contemporary African print clothing line) and an optimum living consultant, amongst other roles.
If she was a billboard she would read: 'Understanding yourself is power. Loving yourself is freedom. Forgiving yourself is peace. Being yourself is bliss.'
Contacts Facebook: Facebook Profile
IG: maskoffwithxoli
Xoli's Instagram
LinkedIn: Xoli Madlala
https://www.linkedin.com/in/xoli-madlala-97a231223
xolimadlala78@gmail.com
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To buy the Alone Book Series
I am pretty sure you remember your very first period, I am also sure you remember your first sign that you are pregnant... do you know why your remember and know those days. Because they are spoken about, they are part of our everday lives. We know the symptoms and signs and symbolism...
But what about the pauses, the stages we reach after 45? The Peri and Pre Menopause, the Menopause and the Post menopause, why don't we talk about those. Why are we hush hush about those. Are they not part of every woman's life?
Well, in this conversation I am in conversation with the author of The Peri Menopausal Globetrotter... on the very subject Xoli Ka Madlala. Xoli is a 45 year old post menopausal woman who is a passionate advocate of all things menopause.
In this part 1 of our conversation we cover the back story of her writing the book what it took and the experience she had diving and delving into this important subject.
Bio: A juggler is how Xoli describes herself. From family to work, from adventure to doing nothing. Doing nothing is an an activity right? She is the author of The Perimenopausal Globetrotter, a menopause advocate and policy advisor, a creative director Indigenously (her contemporary African print clothing line) and an optimum living consultant, amongst other roles. If she was a billboard she would read: 'Understanding yourself is power. Loving yourself is freedom. Forgiving yourself is peace. Being yourself is bliss.' Contacts
Facebook: Facebook Profile
IG: maskoffwithxoli Xoli's Instagram LinkedIn: Xoli Madlalahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/xoli-madlala-97a231223 xolimadlala78@gmail.com Subscribe to the Stretch Podcast for Full Episodes To listen to the full episode please subscribe to the podcast on this link. Once you subscribe you will have access to all full episodes of the past and the future, you will get bonus episodes and select content from Coaching Notes here is the link: Podcast Subscription
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There is an inside joke in psychology and the life coaching field that goes:
If it’s not one thing it’s the mother…
Which basically talks to the fact that almost all our issues big or small can somehow be traced back to our childhood and to the mother. Sounds unfair I know but it’s true not because mothers ‘damage’ their children, but rather because the mother is such a pivotal force in a child’s life. She is after all the life giver…
In this episode I am in conversation with Moshitadi Lehlomela, author of the famous ‘The girl who survived her mother’ on Healing The Mother wound.
In the conversation we cover amongst others:
What the mother wound is and how it finds expression, generational patterns of mother wounding, mother wound in relationships, mother wound and money. We also cover Moshitadi’s relationship with her mother and much more.
Bio
Moshitadi is a mother wound recovery coach, author of The girl who survived her mother and Radical Acceptance for childhood adversities.
Contact:
Instagram:@healing_with mo
https://linktr.ee/Moshitadi
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In this episode I’m in conversation with Family coach Nunu Nkosi, affectionately known as Aunty Nu by her many young and adoring clients.
In the conversation we cover amongst other the roles we play in family structures and their significants. We spend a lot of time on the bread winner, black tax told of the mother, maternal aunt and uncle, paternal aunt and uncle as they were meant to be Africa of antiquity…
It is another important conversation particularly for those of us who are on a mission of building strong black families.
Bio
Nunu Nkosi is a Family Coach that works with adults and children, specialising on family dynamics and upbringing
She helps people heal their childhood trauma and family wounds so they can experience authenticity and joyful relationships
Contact
Instagram: @familymatterswithcoachnunu
Facebook: Nompumelelo Nunu Nkosi
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In this episode I am in conversation with Luyanda Jafta on the story of The people's Fund as well as his entrepreneurial journey.
We spend the first part of the conversation on Luyanda's personal journey as an entrepreneur as well as black people and the economy. The rest of the conversation is on the origins of The People's Fund where it is now and where it is headed.
it is one of he most empowering and inspirational conversation on what it means to be change you want to see as well as what it takes to be part of the active economy in South Africa today. The true sense of economic freedom in our life time
BioLuyanda Jafta is a Co-Founder and CEO of The
People’s Fund (TPF); a crowdfunding platform
disrupting the business financing landscape in
South Africa by allowing everyday people to invest
in small businesses and receive a return
www.thepeople.co.za
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Coach Londi returns to the podcast with yet another thought provoking conversation on How men relationship. Conversations around relationships are generally focused on women and how women should be and act in a relationship. We have very few conversations on how men actually do relationships and what they want.
We are not bringing answers necessarily, we opening a conversation that will hopefully get you and yours to start talking differently in your homes and in your date nights.
Bio and Contacts
Londeka Mkhize is a South African based thought leader on the transformation and mastery of relationships. She helps high achievers meet their human need for love and connection while staying true to themselves.
She’s the author of “The book on love: how to experience the love you desire and stay true to yourself”.
She wants high-achievers to know that love and prosperity are their birthright- you can definitely have success and love as your reality.
Helping you close the gap between love and success so that you can flourish in love AND thrive in life excites and
motivates her to do this work!
Londeka is CEO and founder, relationship workshop
facilitator, and transformation coach through her company, Enlightened Living. She has been featured on a number of media platforms and has collaborated with other experts in the self-development field.
Contacts and Socials
@coach_londi | @coachlondi
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The Phenomenon of ‘the soft life’ has taken the country by storm finding most of its expression on mainly social media. It is about the glaring ‘need’ for young women to be financially taken care of by a man. In this episode I am in conversation with Lebohang Masango author of the book Soft Life about exactly what this phenomenon is about. We cover some of the stories of the characters in her book and how no matter how different they are they all seem to gravitate towards a soft life that is provided for by a man predominately but also how they strive to provide the very soft life for themselves.
Bio
Lebohang Masango earned her Master of Arts degree in Social Anthropology from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. She is a writer and an award-winning poet. She is also the award-winning author of children’s book, M_p_u_m_i_’s_ _M_a_g_i_c_ _B_e_a_d_s_ _(David Philip, 2018), which is available in all 11 of South Africa’s official languages. The book has been awarded the 2018 South African Independent Publishers Award for Children’s Books, 2019 South African Literary Award for Children’s Literature, the 2019 Exclusive Books IBBY SA Award for Best Writer and a 2020 gold Pandering Advertising Award in the Publication Design – Whole Publication category. She has co-authored G_r_o_w_ _t_o_ _B_e_ _G_r_e_a_t_:_ _A_w_e_s_o_m_e_ _A_f_r_i_c_a_n_ _A_c_h_i_e_v_e_r_s_ _with Dr Judy Dlamini (Sifiso Publishers, 2020) and M_p_u_m_i_ _a_n_d_ _J_a_b_u_’s_ _M_a_g_i_c_a_l_ _D_a_y_ _(David Philip, 2020) with Professor Claudine Storbeck, the Director for the Centre for Deaf Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand and it has been awarded a 2021 silver Pendoring Advertising Award in the Publication Design – Whole Publication category. She has written N_a_n_a_n_a_ _B_o_s_e_l_e_s_e_l_e_ _for Wimpy and Ethnikids’ ‘Our Stories, Your Language’ campaign, co-authored O_ _Šo_m_i_l_e_,_ _K_o_l_o_b_e_ _Y_a_ _D_i_t_šh_i_l_a_ _for Save the Children (SA) in 2020 and written T_h_e_ _G_r_e_a_t_ _C_a_k_e_ _C_o_n_t_e_s_t_ _as part of the voluntary literacy initiative Book Dash in 2018.
As an Anthropologist, Lebohang is published in C_o_n_n_e_c_t_e_d_ _L_i_v_e_s_:_ _F_a_m_i_l_i_e_s_,_ _H_o_u_s_e_h_o_l_d_s_,_ _H_e_a_l_t_h_ _a_n_d_ _C_a_r_e_ _i_n_ _C_o_n_t_e_m_p_o_r_a_r_y_ _S_o_u_t_h_ _A_f_r_i_c_a_, edited by Nolwazi Mkhwanazi and Lenore Manderson (HSRC Press, 2020) and A_n_x_i_o_u_s_ _J_o_b_u_r_g_:_ _T_h_e_ _I_n_n_e_r_ _L_i_v_e_s_ _o_f_ _a_ _G_l_o_b_a_l_ _S_o_u_t_h_ _C_i_t_y_ _edited by Nicky Falkof and Cobus van Staden (Wits Univeristy Press, 2020). In 2021, the South African Reserve Bank commissioned Lebohang to write “A Purposeful Journey”, a poem for their centenary. She is published in Y_e_a_r_s_ _o_f_ _F_i_r_e_ _a_n_d_ _A_s_h_:_ _S_o_u_t_h_ _A_f_r_i_c_a_n_ _P_o_e_m_s_ _o_f_ _D_e_c_o_l_o_n_i_s_a_t_i_o_n_ _(Jonathan Ball, 2021) edited by Wamuwi Mbao and T_o_ _B_r_e_a_t_h_e_ _I_n_t_o_ _A_n_o_t_h_e_r_ _V_o_i_c_e_ _(Real African Publishers, 2017), a Jazz poetry anthology edited by Myesha Jenkins. Her poetry, “Ten Thousand Stories” features in MutltiChoice/ DStv’s Most Loved Storyteller campaign and has won a gold Mama Africa Award and gold Best Image Promo Award at the Promax Africa Awards (2020).
Her poetry also features in Metropolitan’s “Freedom Matters” (2019) video and the Hip Hop song “Endurance” (2015) by Reason alongside the late, HHP. She has read her poetry in South Africa, Zimbabwe and the UK. Lebohang is the UNICEF Volunteer Program Advocate and an inaugural Zanele Mbeki Fellow in feminist leadership. With her immense passion for children’s literacy, Lebohang regularly hosts storytelling sessions in schools, bookshops, community libraries and virtually, due to the current Covid-19 pandemic. Lebohang was voted the second runner-up in the D_a_i_l_y_ _M_a_v_e_r_i_c_k_’s_ _Persons of the Year 2021: Youth Champion category. She is currently a PhD candidate.
Instagram @lebohangmasango
Twitter: @lebohangwrites
www.lebohangmasango.com
LinkedIn: Lebohang Masango
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This episode is part 2 of the experiences of attending Parliament of World religions. Only this time, I am in conversation with the phenomenal Cindy Dibete. Once again it is a full free episode, may our experience inspire and stretch you in the best possible ways and stretch hearts and minds.
Bio
Balancing Business Mastery with Spiritual Wisdom
A seasoned leader renowned for her prowess in the business realm. As a certified
Professional Accountant (SA), she brings a proven history of success to every endeavour
Having founded and later sold her thriving Accounting Firm, Ms. D transitioned gracefully into the world of Corporate Governance, where she continues to leave her indelible mark. Her latest innovation: a cutting-edge web-based solution for virtual board meetings software. This creation is a solution that not only demonstrates her technological prowess but also allows her to operate from any corner of the globe.
In her role as an accomplished Accountant, Cindy empowers clients to not only manage their finances but also unlock exponential business growth. Her strategic insights are a driving force behind her clients' increased business value.
What sets Cindy apart is her holistic approach to success. She believes that genuine
achievement encompasses emotional, spiritual, and overall well-being. For her, striking this harmonious balance is key to realizing enduring prosperity.
Cindy Dibete, aka Ms. D, is a luminary who seamlessly blends business acumen with
spiritual grounding. Join her journey towards enlightened success.
BusinessLeadership #SpiritualWisdom #CorporateMastery #HolisticSuccess
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In this episode I cover part 1 of my recent experience of traveling to the America for the first time, I visited Chicago to attend one of the biggest events in the spiritual and religious circles - The Parliament Of World Religions.
I share my first hand experience on the actual travel itself, landing in Chicago, my surreal experience of America, and of course some of the highlights of the Parliament of World Religions.
Part 2 will done with a guest who was a fellow attendee, Ms Cindy Debete next week where we focus specifically and do a debrief and share moving experiences on the event.
I will also be sharing profound and personally transformational experiences as bonus episode for subscribers of the podcast and coaching notes only. If you are interested in those please do subscribe using the links below.
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As we continue to honour women this month, I had the pleasure talking with the awe inspiring Silindile Lesenyane on her massive success with Sakhisizwe a property Stokvel that is taking South Africa by storm. We cover her back story, why property, money and the collective power of putting money together. Women in 2023 and much more.
Bio
Silindile Leseyane's name is well quoted within the property investing landscape in South Africa. Silindile was recognised as a top industry player when named SA Investor of the Year in 2019 - solidifying her mark as a trailblazer in the South African property investing arena.
Silindile is a seasoned property investor, having dabbled in varioius property strategies such as multilets, student accomodation, stokvel, and airbnb to mention a few. Having started at a young age, Silindile has a wealth of experience behind her that is often relied upon for expert advice and thought leadership.
Leveraging her years of investment experience, Silindile founded the largest property stokvel, Sakhisizwe Property Stokvel which is recognised as an industry pioneer in opening the doors of property investing to ordinary South Africans at an affordable rate.
Contacts
www.meetsilindile.com support@meetsilindile.com
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In this episode we begin a series honouring phenomenal women under the theme Heart to Heart With…
We begin with the PR Powerhouse herself Lebo Madiba. We cover her back story that led to her passion for PR, her entrepreneurial journey , her short stint in corporate and much more…
Bio
LEBO MADIBA Lebo is a strategic communication expert, a content maverick, brand builder, a technology enthusiast, and a PR maven. Her over 20-years journey in PR, digital, marketing includes roles in both agency and corporate, as well as the less travelled journey of entrepreneurship. She uses her blend of expertise in PR, brand and marketing, to help South African and multinational brands solve complex business challenges, and to build and protect corporate reputation. In 2011 she established PR Powerhouse, a strategic public relations consultancy that grew over a period of time to handle the reputation management, crisis communication and transformation driven communications of blue chip companies such as SAA, Nedbank, Cricket South Africa, South African Chamber of Commerce, Business Unity South African and the South African Civil Aviation Authority amongst others. At the time one of her clients also included a mid-cap JSE listed black industrialist and technology company then known as Ansys Limited. Ansys was reposition- ing itself to become a leading technology business geared to be part of South Africa's 4th industrial revolution journey. The business acquired a number of business that would enable their ability to be a wholesale provider - as part of this process, they recognised that they needed to have strategic communications and marketing to amalgamate its people, services and products, and took a decision to bring Lebo into the fold by acquiring her PR business and repositioned it as its in-sourced Marketing and PR department with Lebo, as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). As Chief Marketing Officer she handled the rebrand of Ansys to Etion, amalgamated its 4 subsidiaries under one brand, and took them on a journey of the design of a common culture and employee value proposition, successfully entrenching the brand with its customers, developing go-to-market strategies, as well as transitioning and landing the name change with shareholders, media and the investor community. Upon the success of Etion, she was headhunted to Ogilvy South Africa's PR and Influence business, as Managing Partner - one of the largest branding and communications companies in the country and the most awarded. In 2020 in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, she took the decision to re-establish PR Powerhouse, as a strategy, data, insights, influence, content and reputation management agency. ACCOLADE AND ACHIEVEMENTS Industry Involvement: MainJuror: AdFocusAwards2021–2022 Judge: Judge: Judge: New Generation Award – Digital and Social Media PRISM Awards – recognising excellence in PR Standard Bank Top Women in Business Speaker Platforms: Headline Speaker: Nedbank IMC Conference Industry Accolades 100 Most Influential Young South Africans 2018 Finalist: Emerging Entrepreneur - Business Women’s Association in the Regional Achievers category Top 100 Young South Africans Mail & Guardian Top 15 in the South African chapter of the internationally-recognised Goldman Sachs 10 000 Women Certificate Programme for female entrepreneurs at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), a global intervention for successful female entrepreneurs, driven by Goldman Sachs in 46 countries. Destiny Magazine Power of 40, recognising movers and shakers in business, under the age of 40 – 2013. She is profiled and commentates in media about a number of topics that is she passionate about. Media clips that may be of interest: Future of PR Commentary: MarkLives https://bit.ly/3MySVTn Ethical Business Practice in Demand: Mail & Guardian: https://bit.ly/3ljDHoU Meta threatens to further entrench the digital divide: Facebook/Meta Opinion: Business Day: https://bit.ly/3MvIakk Lebo on 702 with Eusebius McKaiser https://bit.ly/2D8iRUG Lebo on Metro FM with Rams Mabothe https://bit.ly/2JNJfod Lebo on Kaya FM with Bridget Masinga https://bit.ly/2RJUpNr BizCommunity – BizTrends 2018 – Boldly advancing into the digital technology future https://bit.ly/2T0PkCb BizCommunity - BizTrends 2017 - Talk left, walk right - the anti-establishment era https://bit.ly/2OzrSbw BizCommunity – BizTrends 2016 – The year of the audience https://bit.ly/2F9pN6U ATTRIBUTES Ability to see growth opportunities not only for herself but for the companies/brand that she supports, as well as teams, people, and women that she meets along her journey. Fearless to knock on doors that some may deem to be impossible
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In this episode I am in conversation with the magical one Kagiso Msimango on the curious case of being a Women.
What is a women?
As bizarre as this question is, we have come to a point where we must ask. And what better time to ask it, than in women’s month in South Africa, Kagiso and I tread as carefully as possible in unpacking and responding to this question.
IG: @thekagisomsimango and linktree https://linktr.ee/kagisomm
BIO:
I am currently focused on helping people re-member their true multidimensional nature, sovereignty and potency, through intuitive coaching, energy healing, teaching and primarily through BEING.
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In this episode I am in conversation with Astrological Psychologist and President of the Astrological Lodge in London, Israel Ajose on the Mysteries, mythologies and the impact of the Moon. As an astute astrology Israel take us through the background of the moon in terms of its effects on planet earth and all her dwellings. He then covers the moon in astrology as whole as well as the moon in one’s personal astrological birth chart – meaning how your moon sign influences your personal life.
It is one of those very stretchy but intriguing conversations, maybe it’s not for everyone, but it certainly for those willing to stretch and expand.
Bio
Israel Ajose D.Psych.Astrol is a dedicated teacher of astrology and tarot. He studied and completed full honours in psychological astrology at the CPA in London with Liz Greene in 2011. He has undertaken further studies in traditional and medieval astrology under the likes of Robert Schmidt, Robert Zoller, Robert Hand, Demetra George. He combines traditional, mediaeval, and psychological methods. He is currently a full-time practicing consultant & teacher of astrology, tarot for more than 16 years, alongside various philosophical and esoteric disciplines. He is the current President of the astrological lodge of London. Much of his studies and practices also include cosmology, mythology, occult sciences, Kabbalah, shamanism, and divination.
Contacts:
Instagram @Sacredplanets
Email: sacredplanets@gmail.com
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In this episode I am in conversation with our favorite returning guest - The Oracle herself Joy Mogami. I am sure you have had lots of talk in spiritual and healing circles about a new earth. I am sure you have wondered what it means for you and I, and what to expect.
Well the oracle might not have all the answers but she certainly has some. She unpacks and educated us on some of the aspects of a new earth.
Hold on to your seats because this is a stretchy one… in the best way
BIO.
Joy Mogami is a Solar Sophia Oracle, African Priestess and Quantum Healer on a planetary mission to return cosmic maps, genetic records and quantum technologies of the Ancients to Earth lineages.
She has been a healing practitioner for 12 years; first as a psychology student, a psycho-spiritual coach, an African Priestess, and now as a Solar Sophia Oracle with training in Ascension Mechanics, Bioregenesis Studies and Quantum Healing.
She is commissioned as a grid-worker, system disruptor and lineage liberator for the African Grids and Ley-lines. She is the founder and lead mentor of Warrior Mystery School, where she provides mentorship to the Griots: Oracles, Priests(ess), Prophets, Messengers and Grailkeepers.
Contacts
Instagram: @Joy_Mogami
@Warriormysteryschool
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In this episode, I am joined by Nonofang Lekau as we continue on the theme of Money all in an effort to fully understand and begin healing our money memories and wounds. This theme as you know is a personal one for me and as I invite money coaches on the show I am hoping that you also join me in your own healing of your money matters.
In the conversation Nonofang shares her back story of how she became the Money medicine coach and proceed to share her approach and tools to the work.
Bio
Nonofang Lekau is a Money Medicine Woman who is passionate about supporting creative entrepreneurs with emotional body regulation so they accomplish effective financial planning and increase their capacity to hold more money.
Her divine mission is to activate abundance consciousness through Money Medicine Work, which guides creative entrepreneurs into processing and healing scarcity based money templates, create healthy financial boundaries, increase their cash reserves, make soul- aligned investments, create value in businesses and tap into inner wisdom of organic wealth creation.
Nonofang Lekau ‘s work is greatly influenced by her academic background in Finance and Banking, Financial Analysis Financial planning and training in Cosmic Wisdom, Shadow Work, Healing & Codes Activations.
Nonofang Lekau currently offers Money Medicine Work through 1:1 once-off sessions and 1:1, 16-weeks private coaching.
Contacts:
Instagram: nonofang_lekau
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Episode 221
In this episode, my guest Vuyisile Mshudulu gives what I refer to a as a lecture on a topic that quite frankly I feel we are avoiding as a black people of my generation in general. We unfortunately do not have such luxury because whether or not you have a son, the challenges that black boys and black young men are facing today, will if it does not already impact you directly or indirectly.
We are losing these boys and young men to drugs, alcohol, violence, crime, despair, unemployment, lethargy and depression. Yes. of cause it is not all of them, but enough to cause alarm - enough have these kinds of conversations regularly
In today's episode, Vuyisile takes us back to the root of it all. He covers amongst other things:
Slavery, Colonization, Imperialism, Patriarchy, black families and much more.
It is another extremely important conversation/lecture.
Bio
Mwalimu is a visionary, writer, black power activist and cultural activist, who was born in the township of Ga-Kgosi Galeshewe.
From his teenage years, Mshudulu helped found and served in various community organisations. These are groups like Ubuntu Cultural group and the Galeshewe Cultural Organisation (GCO).
He currently serves as the chairperson of the Black Power Front (BPF), and is a co founder and resident anchor of the online Afrocentric channel, Mutapa.----more----
Under the auspices of the BPF, he is also involved in a variety of Black community projects that are looking at among others, the development of Black boys.
INTELLECTUAL INTERESTS
His intellectual interests include Afrikan history, Afrikan philosophy, international relations, economics, arts, politics, race, identity, education, science, reading, writing, youth development, language, leadership, strategy and strategic communications.
He writes and speaks regularly to a variety of audiences, on various subjects that concern the Black Condition and in particular, the condition of Black young people.
WRITING PORTFOLIO
Mshudulu's published essays can be accessed on his Facebook blog: Vuyisile Mshudulu Speaks. He is also a contributor to the urban Black culture publication, Culture Review.
In 2019, together with other accomplished Black writers and cultural practitioners, Mshudulu was selected to contribute a chapter to the book 'Between The Pillar and The Post: A Multi-Lingual Anthology of Contemporary South African Monologues
Contacts
Facebook: Vuyisile Mshudulu
Facebook Blog: Vuyisile Mshudulu Speaks Email: vuyisilemshudulu@gmail.com
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... And we are back episode 220 after a much-needed short break, and what better way to return at the beginning of a new month with Astrology! My guest today is thee Kelly Surtees, one of the most renowned and respected astrologers in the astrology, spiritual, coaching and healing circles around the world.
In the conversation she takes us briefly to the origins and basics of astrology. In the first part Kelly spends a lot of time unpacking the Sun sing, moon sign and the ascending/rising sign in a birth chart. The second part of the conversation we get into the bigger cosmic and planetary movements happening this year and what they mean for humanity as a collective and much more.
Bio
Hi There, I’m Kelly
…..an astrology teacher, consultant & resolute believer in the power of magic, intuition and spirituality.
I’m committed to helping you know yourself, because I believe wisdom and self awareness are the secret keys to help unlock your gifts and talents.
An Aussie girl with a dream, a desire to help and a passion for astrology, I’m proud to have built a business that informs and inspires, and provides astrology training and insight for thousands around the world.
Through my online astrology training, month ahead astrology insights for our membership, a beloved blog and a community that spans the globe, I help people like you unlock hidden aspects of awareness and potential.
I’m often asked “How did you get into astrology?”
Since I was a child, I’ve been drawn to the world of intuition, magic and spiritual spooky stuff. I was that teenager, obsessed with anything Woo Woo and wacky. I wanted to know more about the unseen realms, and how spiritual tools might help us live better in the here and now. I was curious about any tool that would give me insight and access to divine wisdom.
Kelly Surtees is an experienced and respected astrologer, who divides her time between Canada and Australia. Kelly has established herself in an astrological career that includes a mix of client consults, a monthly astrology membership, an online astrology training program, along with training webinars and astrology classes. Kelly is known for her warm, bubbly and encouraging teaching style. When she isn’t teaching, she dreams of the ocean, and often has her hands in the garden. Find out more at www.kellysastrology.com
Contacts.
Instagram: @kellysastrology
Website: https://www.kellysastrology.com
Link to her brand new podcast Kelly'sAstrology Podcast
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My second solo episode for the year, seeing that it is mid year, I am sharing more of what the year is asking and bringing forth. We are indeed living in unprecedented times the signs are all there.
We will be taking a short break, we will return on July the 2nd.
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If you are anyone who is on a healing journey or has a life coach or even in therapy, I am sure you have heard any of these sentences:
The body knows, the body remembers, the body keeps scores, It's in the body or feel it in the body, feel into the body... and many more. Well, it's because the body truly is a gift we have, it is indeed our temple and it is vessel to truth, healing and wellbeing if only we are to listen and believe the body.
In this episode I am in conversation with the incredible
Mandisa Nduli, on the Wisdom of The Body. We cover what the body is, what it knows, it's relationship and connection to the mind and spirit, we cover movement and spend a lot of time on the practice of yoga and how it is one of the modalities to bring us into the body.
in the second part of the episode we delve deep into healing, initiation, the wounded healer, teaching the things that we most need to learn and much more
Bio
Mandisa Nduli is a 33 year old Durbanite, who resides in Cape Town. She is a qualified Civil Engineer who has evolved into what she calls an holistic engineer for the past 8 years. This holistic engineering includes ,but is not exclusive to qualifications in 500RYT (Yoga), mindfulness/meditation, intuitive touch massage, access bars ®️, plant medicine and her latest addition being talk therapy. Talk therapy is where she does in person or distance energy healing and clearing.
If you don’t find her on the mat teaching, she is either practicing yoga, reading, writing, dancing , in nature alone or with loved ones trying to fill her cup. She believes in the art of simplicity and loves to create a space, to feel the wholeness of any experience. Her philosophy is geared towards simplifying your practice so you can simplify your life.
Contacts
Insta: mandisa_intuitively
Talk therapy
Email: can.we.talk.mandisa@gmail.com
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In this episode I am in conversation with Londeka Mkhize aka Coach Londi on yet another challenge facing successful women, in particular black women. The challenge of being successful in every other aspect of life except in the relationship space. I am sure you know of the kind of women I am referring to, you may probably be that woman yourself.
In the conversation we dive deep into the purpose and meaning of relationships in the first place. We cover the role of success and money in the relationship, the role of Love in a relationship, and the healing that relationships bring. It is a mind and heart shifting conversation that everyone who is looking for a meaningful relationship must listen.
Bio and Contacts
Londeka Mkhize is a South African based thought leader on the transformation and mastery of relationships. She helps high achievers meet their human need for love and connection while staying true to themselves.
She’s the author of “The book on love: how to experience the love you desire and stay true to yourself”.
She wants high-achievers to know that love and prosperity are their birthright- you can definitely have success and love as your reality.
Helping you close the gap between love and success so that you can flourish in love AND thrive in life excites and
motivates her to do this work!
Londeka is CEO and founder, relationship workshop
facilitator, and transformation coach through her company, Enlightened Living. She has been featured on a number of media platforms and has collaborated with other experts in the self-development field.
Contacts and Socials
@coach_londi | @coachlondi
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In this episode I am in conversation with Dr. Baba Buntu on one of the most complicated challenges in the black family structure, the challenge of Fatherlessness. Far too many homes are without a father or a father figure. This problem is probably the most complex of all our problems facing black people of my generation. So complex is this challenge that it has many lays across all spheres of society, it is political, economic, social, it is spiritual.
Dr. Buntu and I approach this conversation with great humility knowing that one conversation will not bring about any solution – but rather it is an attempt and our contribution towards the solutions.
It is one of the most important conversations yet
BRIEF BIO: DR BABA BUNTU
Dr Baba Buntu is a Community Scholar and Decolonial Practitioner. He is also the Founding Director of eBukhosini Solutions, a people-centered company specializing in Afrikan-Centered Education. As a Pan-Afrikan educator, writer, researcher, mentor and counselor, Baba Buntu has more than 30 years of experience in conceptualizing and implementing programs on cultural literacy, social/epistemic justice, innovative entrepreneurship, youth empowerment and indigenous knowledge – particularly suited for Afrikan applicability.
Dr Buntu’s areas of expertise include research, training facilitation, counseling/therapeutic processes and curriculum development. In 2010 he initiated the SHABAKA - MEN OF AFRIKA; a platform for on activity-based mentoring of Black Men in a process of self-knowledge, restoration and empowering their role within the Afrikan Family and Community. He mentors young, emerging leaders and has designed train-the-trainer programs for entrepreneurs and community organizations.
Based in South Afrika – and working across the different provinces of the country – Baba Buntu has had several international working engagements in parts of Afrika, Europe and the Americas. His articles have appeared in academic journals and anthologies published in South Afrika, Namibia, Nigeria, Norway, UK and the USA. He holds a Doctoral and a Master Degree in Philosophy of Education from UNISA.
Contacts and socials
Facebook: Baba Buntu
Email: buntu@ebukhosinisolutions.co.za
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In this episode we continue on the theme of money with my incredible guest Ekow Quagrain.
In this conversation Eko passionately and generously shares with us pure wisdom and inspiration first before he gets into the 7 principles of making money our servant. I always believe what you do on the right, you must also do on the left, the past two episodes we focused on healing our money wounds and we were more on the spiritual and the energetic of money, which is very important. But equally important are the practical day to day material world money issues.
And that is what Ekow brings in this two part podcast series.
Bio and Contacts
I'm Ekow Quagraine, born and raised, in Ghana and now living in South Africa. I am a former banker turned entrepreneur and my passion is to help people make money their servant. I come from a place where I had no success with money and no matter how hard I tried it felt like a drag. To now being able to successfully build my businesses from scratch so I know from first-hand experience how it feels like being under financial pressure.
Humble Brag
- Property Investor
- Business Coach
- Quit my job in five years
- Own over 80 properties
- Help people to find the best ways to invest in property so they can be financially free
Contacts
Instagram: @EkowQuagraine
Youtube Channel
Email: ekow.quagraine@begrand.co.za
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In this episode we continue on the theme of money with my incredible guest Ekow Quagrain.
In this conversation Eko passionately and generously shares with us pure wisdom and inspiration first before he gets into the 7 principles of making money our servant. I always believe what you do on the right, you must also do on the left, the past two episodes we focused on healing our money wounds and we were more on the spiritual and the energetic of money, which is very important. But equally important are the practical day to day material world money issues.
And that is what Ekow brings in this two part podcast series.
Bio and Contacts
I'm Ekow Quagraine, born and raised, in Ghana and now living in South Africa. I am a former banker turned entrepreneur and my passion is to help people make money their servant. I come from a place where I had no success with money and no matter how hard I tried it felt like a drag. To now being able to successfully build my businesses from scratch so I know from first-hand experience how it feels like being under financial pressure.
Humble Brag
- Property Investor
- Business Coach
- Quit my job in five years
- Own over 80 properties
- Help people to find the best ways to invest in property so they can be financially free
Contacts
Instagram: @EkowQuagraine
Youtube Channel
Email: ekow.quagraine@begrand.co.za
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In this episode we pick up from where we left of in part one, this time Ahaumna is unpacking how systems that govern our world have abused money and how money leading to a collective money trauma. She shares tips and tools on how we could begin the healing of our own personal money wounds. We conclude the conversation with Ahaumna's money story and how she ended up being the money whisperer helping many healers and light workers.
Bio and Contacts
Ahaumna is a public Speaker, Galactic Wisdom Keeper and Money Teacher. All her work can be reached on these links:
Start (ahaumna.com)
Soulful Luxury | Experience the Transcendent
Your Wealth Blueprint (podia.com)
LinkTree
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In this Episode I am in conversation with Ahaumna AhMaYah on our (my) money wounds and story. This is perhaps the most personal conversation I have ever had on the podcast. It was also the most healing and freeing in ways I cannot explain just yet. The conversation is about my deepest wound which is money, if you have been listening to the podcast for a while you know of my strange relationship with money.
In this part 1 of the conversation, we focus on my money story and the wound thereof. I share the story of losing everything I ever created at a tender age of 31 when I went bankrupt. Ahaumna helps me unpack and process that deep wound and helps me come into some epiphanies and aha moments. She makes me see what I could not see all these years.
We go one to cover other themes of money in the world, how the spirit of money is evolving and changing simultaneously with Mother Earth. We talk about the current system of money being backed by Debt and Pain of others and that money wants to be used differently for the betterment of all, and a lot more.
It was a necessary conversation that was deeply healing for me.
Bio and Contacts
Ahaumna is a public Speaker, Galactic Wisdom Keeper and Money Teacher. All her work can be reached on these links:
Start (ahaumna.com)
Soulful Luxury | Experience the Transcendent
Your Wealth Blueprint (podia.com)
LinkTree
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Mental Health has been top of mind for many of us since 2020, the uncertainty that covid and lockdown brought to our lives was too intense to comprehend.
In this episode I am in conversation with Aimee Isaacs on Mental Health, what it is and what it is not as well as how to prioritize mental health in our lives.
In the conversation we cover many sub topics such as why 2023 seems to be so hard, load shedding, what mental health really entails, mental health in the context of being South African, Occupational therapy, chronic illness and much more.
Bio
Aimee Isaacs is an occupational therapist with more than 12 years’ experience in child and adult mental health. She has a special interest in mental wellness, anxiety and stress management and in 2020 started The Self-Care Studio, an online platform that aims to destigmatize and improve access to mental health information and stress management techniques using social media platforms like Instagram and Youtube.
This platform has since grown to now offer mental health retreats, sensory regulation stress management toolkits and mental health talks. Aimee is passionate about helping people include mental health self-care in their daily lives in a manner that is easy to use, affordable and accessible.
Contacts
Aimee Isaacs
Occupational Therapist
Founder: The Self-care Studio
HPCSA OT 0071412
078 306 8949
https://linktr.ee/theselfcarestudio_ct
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In this Episode I am in conversation with Cody Maher on Holistic Wellness in particular on listening and trusting our bodies.
Cody has had a unique experience and journey that began in 2010 which resulted in her living without a colon. Her journey has brought her much wisdom about our bodies, and what wellness truly is. One of the many things Cody touches on in the conversation is the importance of us owning and having agency over our bodies and its health.
Too often we abdicate that responsibility to doctors and experts.
In the conversation we cover a marid of topics such as:
What the body knows, Breath, Nutrition, Exercise and Movement, Plant based eating vs Meat eaters and much more.
It is a gem of a conversation not to be missed.
Bio:
Cody Maher is a triple certified health coach and Simple Shui House Therapist.
In 2010, after a decade performing around the world as an aerialist and acrobat, Cody was grounded by a near fatal health crisis. Through restoring her own vitality she discovered a passion for wellness.
Cody is the founder of Agency Wellness which focuses on helping people expand their vision, knowledge, and practice of what it means to be well. In 2022 Cody launched Intentional Space: The Art of Feeling Good. Her mission as a House Therapist is to help her clients see their homes as living entities that hold a vital influence in their lives. Through the wisdom of Feng Shui, Cody guides clients to align their spaces with the energy of fortune and opportunity, and helps them witness the magic of living with intention.
Contacts:
Webstise: All Services — Agency Wellness
Instagram: @CodyMaher18
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Reverend T. Mar Sophi returns to the podcast for the 4th time! In this episode she unpacks for us the cosmos in the most profound of ways, the unpacks them from her Se Sotho background as well as from the spiritual perspective. The whole purpose of today's conversation is help us FEAR NOT rather gravitate towards seeking knowledge and growth. The cosmos are a part of us and for us, they are not to be feared but rather to understand.
In the conversation we cover quite a lot from what this year 2023 is asking of us (humanity). We cover the cosmic movements of celestial bodies that is happening right now as you read this. We cover the big month of March and the planet movements of March. We cover the role of God in all this, we talk about prayer and rituals.
It is a deep dive and a beautiful stretch of a conversation.
BIO
Reverend T (Tshidi) also known as High Priestess Mar Sophia. She is a Founder of Gathering of waters spiritual movement. She is owner and CEO of Beautiful Vibes Conscious Sexuality and Womb company. Reverend T (Tshidi) also known as High Priestess Mar Sophia. She is a Founder of Gathering of waters spiritual movement. She is owner and CEO of Beautiful Vibes Conscious Sexuality and Womb company.
She is the new co-host of the much-acclaimed Tv Show Ababishopi on Moja Love!
Contacts:
Latest course
https://sophiagracemysteryschool.thinkific.com/courses/Healing-Fibroids
Podcast
https://revtmarsophia.podbean.com/
Website
https://marsophia.com/
https://web.facebook.com/Gatheringofwaters
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkg-RxltyFCImEB1o6o8FCw?app=desktop
https://www.instagram.com/rev.marsophia/
TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@revmarsophia?_t=8YwHe1kMQfV&_r=1
Telegram
https://t.me/revmarsophia
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082 898 3507
Email:
info@marsophia.com
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This Solo episode is a Bonus courtesy of Coaching Notes. Bonus episodes are an exclusive for subscribers of the podcast - this is a taste for you to see the difference between the podcast and the Coaching Notes. In this episode I unpack Setting Boundaries in a way that's different and less generic because boundaries are personal and unique to individuals. I share some of my own unique boundaries to give you examples. We set boundaries not to keep people out, but rather we set boundaries to ensure that our personal spaces are safe, comfortable not only for ourselves but for those we share the space with. I hope you enjoy this episode enough to subscribe to both the Coaching Notes Here To Subscribe to the Stretch Podcast you click Here. See you in April
In this episode I am in conversation with Dr. Ela Manga about the healing and transformative power of our breath. Who knew that something that we don't even think about such as breathing carry with it healing and restorative powers.
In the first part of the conversation Dr. Ela takes us through her own path that led her from traditional Medical Doctor practice to establishing the phenomenal Breathwork Africa. Then we get deep into the power of breath and breathing, she takes us deep into the spiritual, scientific and physiological aspects of why breath is so healing We then conclude the conversation the work she does at Breathwork Africa.
This is probably one of the most important episode you could listen to - if you are able to, do subcribe so you can hear the whole conversation.
Bio and Contacts
Dr Ela Manga is an integrative medical doctor, author, speaker, facilitator and a leading voice in the field of mind-body medicine and wellness in Southern Africa and abroad.
She has a special interest in the field of energy management and burnout. Her first book, BREATHE: Strategizing Energy in the Age of Burnout, is fast becoming the go to guide for managing energy and optimizing physical and mental health.
She is the founder of Breathwork Africa, an organization that offers training and support to breathwork practitioners globally.
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In this moving episode I am in conversation with Bulelwa Mahura, who is returning to the podcast for the second time. This time she is wearing her oldest hat of being a social worker for the past 20 years.
This conversation was sparked by a series of posts she shared on her Instagram stories that made me wonder if as a people we know what Social workers in their various fields have to deal with. I trust you will find the conversation pensive and informative enough hopeful to move you to action however small.
Bulelwa Mahura Bio and Contacts
Bulelwa Mahura is an expression of The Divine, manifesting as an African woman. She is a social worker and life coach with a passion for people. She is fascinated by human beings and the experience of being a spiritual entity living in a physical body. She loves to see people learning, growing, overcoming challenges and thriving in life, and feels honored to witness people's journeys and to make a contribution towards their growth. Bulelwa is an ardent student of life. Her super power is a big loving heart which is demonstrated through deep compassion and unconditional acceptance. She's an introvert, a natural nurturer and a believer in experiencing joy right now.
Bulelwa is a member of a blended family, a wife and a mother to 1 biological son, 1 step-son and 2 step-daughters.
Contacts: email: bulelwa79@gmail.com Insta: @bulelwamahura_lifecoach Facebook: Bulelwa Mahura
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Amanda Gibby Peters, returns with Part 2 of the Basics of Feng Shui
In this eposide she unpacks the deeper meaning of spaces we take for granted such as:
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The front door
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The bedrood
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The landscape and garden
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The energy of clutter and what it really does to our psyche
And a lot more juicy information and wisdom.
Bio and Contacts
Gibby Peters is the voice and visionary of Simple Shui™ — a modern-day, mission-driven, love-based practice of Feng Shui. She’s been teaching Feng Shui techniques and tips for nearly two decades, witnessing the breathtaking life transformations of her readers and clients. She has a background in communications (she used to work on the Hill!) and has been called the “Martha Stewart” of Feng Shui. Her superpower is making complex, ethereal ideas tangible, fun and life-changing! Her work has been featured on Architectural Digest, My Domaine, Food52, Lonny, MindBodyGreen, Well + Good and Amazon. She was recently named one of Instagram’s “Best Feng Shui Accounts” by The Spruce for her vibrant and innovative influence on creating positive spaces. Amanda is Dallas-based with an international clientele, where she lives with her husband, twin daughters, and their rescue dog, Ruby.
Simple Shui | home page
Instagram: @amandagibbypeters
Podcast: House Therapy
Book: Simple Shui for Every Day: 365 Ways to Feng Shui Your Life
Course: Become Your Own Feng Shui Consultant
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Sir Max returns to the podcast and this time we are talking about our favorite subject - Universal Laws. We cover what they are, what they are not, how they work and impact our day to day lives. Sir Max begins with unpacking the most complex law of Oneness we then move to the law of polarity.
We talk about the concept of suffering and victory, and we spend a lot of time of the famous law of Attraction. Then we pivot to relationships, marriage and love towards the end of the conversation.
It is a great conversation, stretchy and informative.
Bio
Sir Max is a Knowledgepreneur, extraordinaire speaker and a leadership captain. As a knowledge merchant, Sir Max uses knowledge to inspire and influence organizations to create high performance culture. ----more----
Tapping from his decade of radio experience in facilitating difficult conversations and asking life’ biggest questions positioned him as one of the top strategy and business model facilitators.
He served as a lecturer at the North West University and currently serves as a director in several boards. The core of his message is about building consciousness and creating a new way of thinking.
The quality of his talks earned him status as one of the highly sought after speakers. His talks are about creating high performance culture, Sir Max believes, “culture is at the center of either success or failure in organizations and world class performance is a natural consequence in a high-performance culture” and that “success depends on who we are not what we do”. He is an honorary member of Golden Key International Honor Society.
Sir Max is currently an On Air Personality at SABC Channel Africa & Massive Metro (the biggest online radio station in South Africa) and formerly with Mafikeng FM, Motsweding FM and North West FM in the similar role.
Sir Max is an author of three books: 1. Become your portrait. 2. It’s your mentality, not your ability that can crack your success code, and the latest classic, 3.The Billionaire Mind Blueprint.
His ultimate assignment he says “is to help and teach people how to find answers in the deepest places of their souls.
Contacts
Facebook: SirMaxInstagram: @SirmaxSA Twitter: @sirmaxSA
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In this episode I am in conversation with Barbar Symons on her incredible book Escaping Christianity-Finding Christ.
Triggering as this title may seem, having read the book several times, I found that the title does not do justice to what is covered in the book. It is not just a memoir of someone who left church, it is far deeper, more re-assuring and comforting to many who are struggling with the idea of Church but Love God and the teachings of Jesus.
In the conversation we touch on her back story of having grown in fundamentalist Christian home - he moment of awakening and some themes she covers in the book. The conversation will definitely stretch many but will also bring much comfort to those of you who are wrestling with whether or not to remain in church.
Bio and Contacts
Bio
Barbara has been married to Lyle for forty-five years and is a mother of three, a grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of one. She lives in College Station, Texas.
Barbara is writer, an ordained minister and has counseled hundreds of people seeking freedom from spiritual oppression and possession. Her education spans decades within and without of the organized church system. She is the author of two books titled, Escaping Christianity ~ Finding Christ and Musings from an EX Christian Fundamentalist. Barbara is committed to helping others find freedom from restrictive religious systems that have employed programming and questionable doctrinal practices.
https://www.facebook.com/barbara.symons.3
https://www.instagram.com/barbarasymons/
www.amazon.com/dp/061597208X
Barbara@barbarasymons.com
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Almost everything under the sun has gone through some evolution, from plants to animals to us humans. Evolution is the only constant that keeps life moving forward. Our languages, our social cues, our transportation, and of course the biggest one, our biggest one yet, our technology has evolved exponentially since the mainframe days. It follows then that our MONEY too evolves, in fact it has been steadily evolving over the centuries too. In this episode I am in conversation with Limpho Mda on the evolution of money. Limpho covers the stages that money has evolved over the centuries, she emphasizes that each evolution of money was meant to bring about a solution to the problem of the day - as such Crypto currency is here to bring about solutions, we face around our money today. In the conversation we cover amongst other things, the problems with money as it is today and the solutions that crypto is bring with. It is an exhilarating conversation. Bio and Contacts Limpho is a Network marketing professional, a Crypto currencies and blockchain enthusiast. She is a former HR practitioner r in the area of training and development. Facebook: Limpho Mda Instagram: @Limphomda Twitter: @Limphomda ______________________________________________________________ Please note from the 5th of February the StretchPodcast will be strictly subscriber bases. The subscription is R99 a month renewable every 12 months. Should you not choose to subscribe you will only receive partial episodes. Here is a link to subscribe . Should you not choose to subscribe you will only receive partial episodes. Here is a link to subscribe --> StretchPodcast Subscription
In this powerful episode I am in conversation with Fezy Thwala about all things Life coaching. You may or may not know that the field or profession of Life Coaching is not quite new, even though to many it seems new. It began it's rise around the same time as the self help books movement in the late 80s to early 90s. So, it has been around and only gaining much ground now. Fezy and I tackle some of the challenges that come with the profession both from the angle of the life coach and from the potential clients. We cover amongst other things the seeming resistance or reluctance from black communities and the back story of why that is. We get into some of the coaching subjects such as shadow work. Fezy spends a lot of time on unpacking shadow work so elegantly, we cover the matter of 'Wounded healers' and much more. BioFezy Thwala is Master NLP Practitioner, Certified Trauma Informed Life and Relationship Coach. She is a Speaker and Facilitator. She is Transformation Strategist, helping business participate meaningfully in the Socio- Economic Development of South Africa. She works with groups and individuals , helping them to get clear on their vision. She facilitates healing and created safe spaces for her clients and audiences with powerful techniques and inspires then to achieve their goals.She has been featured on a number of publications such as True Love Magazine, Sowetan News paper and Daily Thetha on SABC1.Contacts: Instagram: @fezythwalaFacebook: @fezythwalaEmail: fezy@fezytwala.comWebsite: www.fezythwala.com Whatsapp: 076 314 5134________________________Please note from the 5th of February the StretchPodcast will be strictly subscriber bases. The subscription is R99 a month renewable every 12 months. Should you not choose to subscribe you will only receive partial episodes. Here is a link to subscribe . Should you not choose to subscribe you will only receive partial episodes. Here is a link to subscribe --> SStretchPodcast Subscription
The basics if Feng Shui. I have been fascinated with Feng Shui since my mid 20s. So much so that I teach the basic theory of Feng Shui as a bonus subject at Stretch School. So you can imagine my excitement when I discovered an actual expert who has the exceptional ability of teaching this ancient practice in the simplest of ways. In this episode, I am in conversation with Amanda Gibby Peters on the ancient tradition of Feng Shui. Today we specifically cover how our homes can bring us either great fortune or bad fortune depending on the feng shui of the home itself. Feng Shui is more than the minimalist concept and is more than have great deco, it is about the life force or energy of our homes. BIO And Contacts Amanda Gibby Peters is the voice and visionary of Simple Shui™ — a modern-day, mission-driven, love-based practice of Feng Shui. She’s been teaching Feng Shui techniques and tips for nearly two decades, witnessing the breathtaking life transformations of her readers and clients. She has a background in communications (she used to work on the Hill!) and has been called the “Martha Stewart” of Feng Shui. Her superpower is making complex, ethereal ideas tangible, fun and life-changing! Her work has been featured on Architectural Digest, My Domaine, Food52, Lonny, MindBodyGreen, Well + Good and Amazon. She was recently named one of Instagram’s “Best Feng Shui Accounts” by The Spruce for her vibrant and innovative influence on creating positive spaces. Amanda is Dallas-based with an international clientele, where she lives with her husband, twin daughters, and their rescue dog, Ruby. Simple Shui | home page Instagram: @amandagibbypeters Podcast: House Therapy Book: Simple Shui for Every Day: 365 Ways to Feng Shui Your Life Course: Become Your Own Feng Shui Consultant ____________________________ PLEASE NOTE FROM FEBRUARY 5 THE PODCAST WILL BE SUBSCRIBER BASED. YOU WOULD NEED TO SUBSCRIBE FOR THE R99 A MONTH TO GET FULL EPISODES. Should you not choose to subscribe you will only recieve partial episodes. Here is a link to subscribe --> StretchPodcast Subcription
And just like a blink of an eye we are back! Seasons greetings to you all andThe StretchPodcast is back and will be around for a while. The break last year was much need for my sanity and clarity. I am now more than ever clear that to create these weekly conversations with amazing people is on the top 3 of my favourite things to do. I want to thank you all so much for sticking around, for your patience with me and for your continued support. The wait is finally over, it is are back and are hoping for a great year ahead with equally great and phenomenal guests and converstions for you. Today's episode is divided into two parts. The first part is about the changes that will be taking place on the podcast. In fact, it's just one major change really which you will have to listen to find out ☺️. Part two is My take on the year 2023, I shares with you my insights, ‘downloads’ and understanding of what this incredible year is about and how it will impact you. Important links If you already want to start your paid subscription with the stretch podcast click on this link here -> StretchPodcast R99 Subscription If you are interested in a one on one reading with Lebo book your place using this link here -> Booking For a Reading To join stretch School class of 2023 you can use this link ->Join Stretch SchoolIf you want to send us an email use this email here info@lebopule.co.za www.lebopule.co.za
... And just like that we have come to the final episode for the year.
Today as We bid you farewell until January Lebo share with you the value of slowing down. She also get personal (as usual) and share some of the things that she went through in the middle of the year - and the three God strikes that happened just in August and September
Thank you once again for always showing up for the podcast. We don’t take your audience and attention for granted.
We will be back second week January with a brand new trailer music and incredible guests. Until then feel free to listen to old and new episodes you may have missed
All my work which includes my books, the coaching notes and stretch school courses can be found right here on this link:
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Today I close the podcast conversations for the year with the legendary Sam Cowen. To many people of my generation Sam needs no introduction she has been a household name since the mid 90s having been part of an unforgettable era of The Rude Awaking. But Sam is much more than that and you will here in this coversation as we cover much of her life journey and work. The coversation is divided into three parts Part 1, we cover her media and radio personality era Part 2 we cover her sobriety journey which led her to writing From Whiskey To Water and ultimately starting her Coaching Practice Part 3 we cover the life coaching space and it's dynamics Sam is incredible funny, I laugh more than I talk in this coversation Bio In her years in the media, Samantha interviewed thousands of people from around the world. These personalities included celebrities, world leaders, authors, artists, students, teachers, criminals, and everyday people. What stood out for Samantha was that everyone had a story to tell, and more importantly was seeking to better understand who they were and how they fit in the world. Samantha draws on those experiences and insights and has focused her career to helping other channel their energies in the direction of personal growth and success. Samantha sees coaching as a facilitation tool which helps individuals unlock their true potential and make critical life decisions which are often easily ignored in favour of complacency and comfort. Samantha has coached business executives, media personalities, students, and medical professionals, to name a few, to break through the personal barriers and achieve their goals. Samantha is also deeply committed to helping people with addiction challenges to work through recovery and find the value of life without addiction. Drawing on her over 23 years media and presenting experience as a morning radio show co host, Samantha Cowen is well versed in communicating and engaging with people from all walks of life. Sam Cowen is a good choice for fun, interactive and engaging events. Both an irreverent speaker and a fun MC or workshop facilitator. Sam has done it all from Radio news, a TV gameshow, MC work and talks for women and new mothers; she also co-authored the 5-season sell-out play – “No Sugar, Canderel Please” with Harry Sideropoulos. She has written best-selling books on parenting, The Parktown Boys abuse scandal and her own alcohol addiction and recovery. Experience • Recovery Group Facilitator and Coach • Creative Consciousness Coach • Corporate Workshop and Leadership Development Facilitator • Corporate Master of Ceremonies • Radio Co-host • TV Presenter • Voice-over Artist • Writer: Author, Journalist, Freelance Writer Accreditations • Accredited Coach (Creative Consciousness and Recovery) • Duke Corporate Education Facilitator • Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Language and Literature Courses running: Check out You Do You For recovery Coaching you can go here Recovery Coaching Social Media Instagram @samcowen Facebook: Sam Cowen Twitter: @Samcowen
September is generally the beginning of the wedding season in South Africa. And who better to talk about getting hitched, Love and Relationships at this time than the awesome Tumi Deane! I had the pleasure of having a conversation with her about the wedding journey. Literally the journey from Ms to Mrs. In the conversation we cover what it means to find the right partner, the red flags, the process of planning a wedding as well as the marrage itself Bio Tumi Deane Makhu is a wife, mother and business woman, and a Bridal Coach with a flare for finer things in life from fashion, travel and fine dining. She is an advocate for all things girl power and a transformation activist. She is the CEO of Diamond Love Bridal Couture, Pink Diamond Events Management Company, founder of Pink Power as well as Miss to Mrs Bridal Experience initiatives that are aimed at empowering women. Her passion is to educate women to live their lives authentially and to be brave enough to thrive in all areas of their lives. Contacts Instagram: @tumideane Linktree: linktree/tumi_bridal_coach
'....But Coach, why can't I expect happiness in my relationship, if he doesn't make me happy, then what's the point.' I got this question from one of my beloved coaching clients a few months ago during our session, and for the first time in my coaching career, I felt that the usual coaching response of 'It's not his job to make you happy' did not suffice. I paused for a while then turned the question on her 'What's the point indeed, what do you think the point of your relationship is?' Her question stayed with me for the rest of that day, I wondered if we coaches and teachers dig deep enough on some of these matters, or do we tend to slide into autopilot and coachiee language and responses. I really wanted to explore this topic further with a fellow coach, and when it comes to relationship matters there is no one better than my friend Jo Ntsebeza. So I called her up and we went for it. Jo and I often go to the very deep end when we converse, this conversation was no different, it has lots of aha moments and deep insights on the nature or relationships, it will irritate and liberate you at the same time. BIO Jo Ntsebeza shows people how to break free from negative relationship patterns & emotional dependency so they can experience deeper love in their lives. Jo is the founder of Love Shift Academy, The Dare To Love Club and the creator of The FreshStart Love Journey. She's worked with leaders, managers and business owners in the SME, corporate, government and the public sector for over 25 years as a speaker, an executive and relationship coach, facilitator and trainer. CONTACTS Join the Dare To Love Club here https://loveshiftcoaching.com/daretolovechallenge/ You can find out more about Jo on LoveShiftLive.com Social Media Handle: @LoveShiftLive To Subcribe to Lebo Pule https://lebopule.gumroad.com/l/zeasrk?_gl=11676gzs_gaMTc0NTMyNjYxLjE2NDMyNzM4NzM._ga_6LJN6D94N6*MTY2MzQyOTE2OC4xNzkuMS4xNjYzNDI5NDY4LjAuMC4w See you in
Hello My Friends Guess who is back? We’ll sort of back anyway It has been an incredibly interesting, difficult, surprising, transformational seven months of the stretch podcast break. I know I will be sharing about this break for a long time to come. I return today to give you the heads up on what's coming, what's changing, what to expect when we finally return in the new year for season 4 of the stretch podcast. I am planning to return on the second week January with incredible guests as usual For now, enjoy this headsup :)
After nearly 5 years of consistent podcasting. There comes a time to pause go back to the drawing board, re-think and take new informed decisions. And that’s exactly what we are doing in the stretch podcast. We will be off for the next two months. We will use the break to re-position and re-brand. We will return for season 4 of the stretch podcast fresh with a new approach. The podcast will remain open, you can access all episodes. Please continue to share them with your friends, colleagues and family. also so support the podcast via podcast support directly on our website www.StretchPodcast.co.za Follow all of Lebo Pule’s work in her Instagram @lebopule on Facebook: Lebo Pule’s Work on twitter @MsLeboPule Here is another link where you can find all her work including her ebooks http://linktr.ree/LeboPule
The year 2022 happens to be my numerological year 7. If you know anything about numerology or the number 7, you can already guess what this episode is about. Since the beginning of the year, I have been feeling quite different about my work in the world, my approach to it and what it does for me. In this completely different but beautiful episode, I let you in on what's been going on, what is changing, what is improving and what will be let go.
Thank you so much for being here and listening. Please follow me on Gumroad which will be where all my audio teachings will be.
Here is my linktree to all my other links https://linktr.ee/Lebopule
At the beginning of each year I share my psychic thoughts on what the new year might possibly bring from the spiritual point of view. This year for this episode I felt why not do the session with our beloved spiritual warrior, the oracle herself Gogo Joy Mogami.
In the conversation we dive deep in to the esoteric and spiritual worlds unpacking what the year is inviting all us to. The year 2022 in numerology is the year 6, 6 is the number of the human, also the number of balance and harmony. Gogo Joy deepens on her explanation of what this balance and harmony possibly mean for you as an individual as well as for humanity as a whole. ----more----
BIO
Joy Mogami is an Earth~Based Practitioner, Soul Activator and Psycho~Spiritual Guide for people of African descents. With an academic background in Psychology and training in African Spirituality, her work is the intersection of African spirituality, modern psychology and metaphysics.
She teaches and guides women in their soul healing, divine mission activation and connects them back to their Ancestral Helping Spirits and God through her Warrior Mystery School, private immersions, group courses and masterminds.
She is the host of Warriors of Light Show, a Masterclass Series archiving spiritual knowledge, technologies and experiences by Africa's leading shamanic, indigenous and wellness experts. Joy is also the founder of Africa in Dialogue, an award-winning interview magazine that has been archiving critical and creative insights by Africa's storytellers since 2016.
Contacts: Facebook: Joy Mogami Instagram Joy Mogami Web: www.joymogami.com
What better way to start the year than with the transition and change facilitator, aka the unlearning lady! We are living in strange times, the 2021 brought with it the great resignation, where millions of people across the world resigned from their jobs, changed careers, went into entrepreneurship and others just left with nothing on the other side.
In this episode Zanele and I discuss the great resignation, why resolutions don't work, how to change and transition successfully as well as her work as a change and transition coach. ----more----
Zanele Njapha Bio
Whether your challenge is navigating an organisational change/transition as a team, or making groundbreaking career moves as an individual - Zanele Njapha is who many such as the Vitality Global, Marsh & McLennan, Saint-Gobain, Volkswagen and others are speaking to.
Zanele, or as her clients call her ‘The UnLearning Lady’, is an international Transitions facilitator and Future of Work Speaker.
She is also the host of the highly-rated & entrepreneur-focused podcast ‘Future-Fit Fridays’, hosting conversations with global experts on the future of work.
Zanele is also an award-winning speaker, a contributor to Forbes & the Thought Leader section of the Mail & Guardian and was voted #45 on Avance Media’s list of Top 100 Most Influential Young South Africans in 2019.
Contacts:
Website: www.zanelenjapha.com Email: zanele@tomorrowtodayglobal.com Instagram: @zanele_njapha
In this Final Episode of the Stretch Podcast for the year 2021, Lebo Pule is sharing and teaching on Growth and Growing Pains. 2021 has been the biggest growth year for all her work and she shares the necessary pains that comes with growing. This episode if for anyone on a growth path in their work or life in general. She also announces some of the new changes that will take place on the podcast in the new year. ----more---- Contacts Stretch Podcast Support link:
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www.StretchSchool.co.za
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As the year draws to a close many of us are looking back at what we have achieved while at the same time wondering what the year 2022 has instore for us. What I know is that Astrology, numerology, tarrot card readings etc are often avenues people go to to see what the year will bring. For as long as I can remember people have always been obsessed with astrology, knowing what their sun signs are and how the planets and stars align for their own good. ----more----
Well in today's episode I have Thebe Pule who specializes in Astrological knowledges, he has been on this learning and spiritual journey since the age of 15, and astrology has always been his favorite topic so much so that at 23 years old he is quite well vest in the knowledge such that he is able to give a master class and teach on the subject.
When it comes to astrology, many people know their Sun sign only and have no idea that there is so much more to an astrological chat. In the conversation Thebe unpacks the meaning of the Sun sign, moon sign, rising sun, mars, venus as well as the south note and north node and a lot more. It is a great eye opening and insightful conversation.
Bio
Thebe is a 23 year old Gemini, a musician song writer, hip-hop artist, He is intuitive healer, astrologer, writer and teacher.
Contacts Instagram: @the._best_.98 Facebook: Thebe Pule
What comes to mind when you think 'SALARY? Many things right, you are probably thinking, bond payment, car instalment, debit orders, school fees etc. And that's fair, those are the immediate things a steady salary gets to solve. But what if there's more, what if you can actually be a millionaire with your salary, what if you can create real wealth via your salary?
Mduduzi Luthili a Stretch Podcast returning guest is here to share with you how you can begin thinking about your salary in a new way. hence the title of the episode, The power of your Salary! Sure you many not become a millionaire in 5 years but you certainly can if you have plan and see your salary as the resource that it is.
In the conversation we cover a few themes around what a salary can do, Understanding your WHY, why do you want to create wealth, what do you want in your life. The discipline of saving, the difference between saving and investing and much more.
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Mduduzi is an investment manager who specialises in building Equity, Fixed Income and Balanced portfolios appropriate to investors’ objectives, for a wide range of clients for more than 5 years. His broad experience in the financial market and tenure in the business has given him the informed perspective—from both sides of the trade—to identify situations that reflect greater future value.
To uncover unrecognised value—whether due to misperception in the market’s valuation of a company, a new process or product, exogenous events or other factors, Mduduzi conducts significant, in-depth research including analysis of underlying fundamentals and continuous monitoring of the macro and micro economic outlook.
Mduduzi is a patient investor who knows value from the inside out.
Contacts
Website: https://luthulicapital.com
Facebook: Mduduzi Luthuli
Twitter: @TrustFundZulu
While same sex relationships and marriages are legal in South Africa and most of the Western Countries - an alarming number of people are not accepting and embracing of the union particularly in African Countries such as Uganda. Same sex marriages are still frowned upon in major social structures such as churches and the usual culture, tradition etc. I have always wanted to hear from a same sex married couple of how it’s like to live in a society that does not deem them ‘normal’
In the conversation they open up about 'coming out' to their families, how they navigate in society, how they met, their marriage, some of the myths about same sex relationships and much more. ----more----
About Them
Boitumelo & Lekgowe Thipe are a same-sex loving couple, they met in 2015 through a beloved mutual friend. After a couple of months of dating they lost touch and went on their separate ways.
The stars, however, realigned for them when they reconnected back in 2017. After dating for just a little over 2 years, they got engaged in March of 2019 and got married later in September.
As a family they enjoy being outdoors, picnicking, going on walks and discovering new places through travel. They love spending time with loved ones & family is everything to them.
Lekgowe is a practicing psychologist and currently completing her PHD in Psychology. Boitumelo is a full time student, studying towards a Law degree.
Contact:
Facebook: Lekgowe Thipe Instagram: @lekgowethipe @lovinglifeas_tumi
With local government elections around the corner, I felt it best to have a conversation on the importance of local government an expert on local government - Wonga Furmen.
In this conversation we cover the following amongst others:
- The role of Local Government in the three tier system of government
- The relationship between Local Government council, the administration and the community
- Whether Provincial Government is necessary?
- The role of a Mayor vs that of a Municipal Manager
- The role of the community in Local Government
- Why we should vote and get involved in local government----more----
Wonga Furmen has vast knowledge and understanding of local government including all legislative imperatives that govern the local government sector. He has trained municipal councillors for SALGA around the country for 9 years. He also specializes in training ward committees on both their role and duties within the local government setup for over 16 years
He is an accredited trainer on negotiation skills, conflict resolution, business administration, municipal finance and administration, municipal finance management as well as change management. He is accredited by various Setas including LG Seta and Services Seta.
In this episode I am in conversation with Transformation coach, proud Alumni of Stretch School about her own journey of healing and transformation that ultimately lead her to discovering her calling of healing and teaching. In this conversation we go deeper into why we all need to embark on a personal development and growth in our lives. ----more----
Bio
Mashudu Ntsieni Mbhele is an International Accredited Transformation Life Coach, Negative Emotional Therapy practitioner, Tarot Card Reader, Holistic Healer, Metallurgist and an Entrepreneur. She believes in empowering people to help shift how they think in order to show up more intentionally and achieve desired results. She helps others heal, get rid of emotional and mental baggage’s, negative beliefs systems that are unconsciously sabotaging them so that they become masters of their own lives.
Transformation Coaching is transforming and empowering people's lives whilst at the same time helping raise their consciousness and make them successful whilst utilising different coaching techniques and to promote self-awareness. It is also helping people leverage their gifts and talents a lot faster than they could do it on their own.
Services:
- Coaching: One-On-One Coaching (online or face2face), Transformation Life Coaching, Group Coaching, Relationship Coaching, Online Coaching Courses
- Retreats for couples, individuals and groups
- Facilitation and Workshops such as Goal Setting & Vision Board, Transformation workshops
- Speaking Engagements
- Tarot Card Reading
- Holistic Healing
Contacts.
- Website - www.nablersolutions.co.za
- Linktree - https://linktr.ee/CoachMashuduMbhele
- Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIheTs9EcAVhl60-TOQz-Jw
- Instagram - transformationcoach_mashudu
- Online Coaching School - https://mashudumbhele-nablersolutions-school.thinkific.com/
- Recently featured on the Odyssey Magazine, article that I wrote - https://odysseymagazine.co.za/how-emotional-and-mental.../
Email: coaching@nablersolutions.co.za WhatsApp: +27 61 518 3208
Fusi Motaung is returning to the podcast and this time we are in conversation about the role of HR in the times we are living in. However, we begin the conversation with how HR as a role in companies came about. Fusi, so elegantly takes us through an HR 101 master class from the days when HR was called Personnel and takes all the way through today when it's called Human Capital Management.
In the second part of the conversation we cover the dynamics of an HR practitioner today. What it takes to be in HR, what issues they deal with from both within the organisation and external factors such as politics and the economic changes. It is not only an important conversation to have now, it will bring about a new respect and appreciation for HR. ----more----
Bio
Fusi Motaung is a Transformation Practitioner, Employment Consultant, Skills Trainer, Speaker and Author. He coaches students, graduates, employees and youth on how to interact with organisations to secure jobs. His signature workshops are about Job Search Etiquette, Marketable CV writing, Interview skills, Professionalism and Youth Start-up Entrepreneurship.
Fusi Motaung is an author of the book titled: Who Got The Job Ahead of You? The Ways and Habits of People Who Get Jobs
Contacts
Facebook: Ke Fusi Motaung
In this episode, I am in conversation with Lunga Mantashe as he unpacks what systems and structures are, how they come about, how they impact us on a day to day and personal level. These are the political, economic and cultural systems and structures. We cover the following sub topics amongst others:
- The Capitalist system
- Different Systems before Capitalism
- Patriarchal system
- How women were powerful in ancient times and were free to be and create what they wanted
- Slavery, Land and land disposition ----more----
Bio
Lunga Mantashe currently hold a Master of Education degree, and has just completed his PhD – awaiting graduation in December. He is a lecturer at University of Forte Hare, he is the Deputy President of PAC and the head of Policy Coordination and Development of the National Executive Council; the Deputy President of the WSU Convocation. He is also the Chairperson of the Institutional Forum; and a debate Coach.
He take great interest in politics, history, religion, philosophy, economics, and debate.
Contacts:
Twitter: @LXMantash Facebook Page: Lunga Xolisa Mantashe - Politics Simplified Facebook: Lunga Xolisa Mantashe
In this episode Lebo returns with a subject that’s a buzz word in the healing, coaching and teaching field - the word is Innerwork! She unpacks what the word really means and the benefits thereof. ----more---- Bio Lebo Pule is a a teacher at Stretch School, a life coach, podcast host of the Stretch Podcast and a sought-after speaker on healing, leadership, entrepreneurship and social matters. She is an author of a series of two books titled called ALONE- Growing up in Alexandra and ALONE – From Hustling to Healing, respectively. These books are memoirs where she shares various experiences that shaped the woman she has become. Lebo Pule continues to teach, heal and impact people’s lives through her online school Stretch School where she runs a seven-month long program. She coaches both individuals and groups, her coaching centers on healing, personal development, self mastery overall growth and well being. She runs two annual retreats to further facilitate healing for her students. While she obtained a certificate on Integral Coaching Principles in 2006, she has developed a solid methodology of coaching over the 8 years of coaching and teaching diverse individuals Stretch School • Join Stretch school • Enrol for the Free course • Book One on one coaching with Lebo Pule
What better way to kick start the Stretch Podcast women's month edition than with the legendary, multi award winning play writer and Poet Napo Masheane!
In this episode we truly get to know her, her childhood, how her career in poetry, playwright, theatre began. We talk about some of her major milestones of her work which includes the play Kwezi - Say her name and A New Song a play about the 1956 women uprising. We hear her thoughts on black women and black men today and many more ----more----
Bio
Napo Masheane: Artistic Director (AD)
Is a multi-award winning playwright, director, poet and acclaimed performer on both national and international stages. Napo is one of the leading South African black female theatre-makers, constantly crossing geographical, academic and artistic borders, through cultural exchanges, guest-lecturing, and with her provocative plays, ‘My Bum Is Genetic Deal With It’, ‘A New Song ‘, ‘KHWEZI… Say My Name’ and ‘My Vagina Was Not Buried With Him’, to name a few. A founding member of Feela Sistah! Spoken Word Collective and Village Gossip Productions and previously the Deputy Artistic Director at the South African State Theatre, with qualifications in Marketing Management, Speech & Drama and a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing, Napo has just been announced as the Artistic Director of Sibikwa Arts Centre.
Contacts:
Facebook: Napo Masheane Instagram: @popomasheane Twitter: @popomasheane
With the recent unrest in South Africa and many parts of the world, it becomes necessary to look at these events with spiritual eyes. Reverend T. is one of the spiritual teachers I call on to unpack and demystify these events. In this episode we dive deep into what exactly does the unrest mean, what are we as human beings and spiritual beings called to do and be right now.
We cover the question of God, the God wound, and what is God right now in Covid times.
We also covered Rev T's upcoming 3 week course in August titled Holding Space for Pregnancy and Souls.
here is the link for details
https://mailchi.mp/0b5c6f02613f/holding-space-for-pregnancy-and-souls
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Bio
Reverend T (Tshidi) also known as High Priestess Mar Sophia. She is a Founder of Gathering of waters spiritual movement. She is owner and CEO of Beautiful Vibes Conscious Sexuality and Womb company. Reverend T (Tshidi) also known as High Priestess Mar Sophia. She is a Founder of Gathering of waters spiritual movement. She is owner and CEO of Beautiful Vibes Conscious Sexuality and Womb company.
Contacts:
Facebook: Tshidi Grace Tsimile FacebookGroup: Beautiful Vibes WOMB Conscious Queens Facebook Page: Gathering Of Waters - Reverend T - Mar
In this profile feature of the Stretch Podcast, we have the charismatic and charming Linda Yende! Linda really needs no introduction in the social media circles in particular Facebook. In the episode we get literally up close and personal with him, we are hoping you get to hear and experience a different side of Linda.
In the conversation we cover Linda's childhood and background, his entrepreneurial journey, his love and capability for sales, his success in network marketing via Forever Living. We talk about writing Wake Up Woman, the success of the book, leading to writing the follow up Dear Uncle L. We talk about his wife Khanyi Yende affectionately known as Mrs Y. We talk about love, relationships and everything else.
It is a chilled and beautiful conversation. ----more----
Bio
Linda Yende is a serial entreprenuer, an author of the best selling Wake Up Woman and Dear Uncle L. He is also a Relationship Coach, a public speaker, an MC and magazine columnist. Linda is a regular contributor on radio giving relationship advice to listers. He has over 40,000 social media followers.
Contacts:
Facebook: Linda Ande Yende Instagram: @lindayende and @TheYendes website www.yendes.co.za Youtube: Uncle L TV.
Coaching has been an accepted form of self improvement, self empowerment, personal growth and healing since the late 90s. Yet there are still a lot more people who do not understand its importance in their lives. Having coached for over eight years, and also having been coached myself by different coaches for different aspects of my life - I know for a fact that I would not be where I am right now nor can do the things I am able to do in my life.
It is for this reason I invited two brilliant coaches, Bulelwa and Makhotso to have a conversation on coaching. In the conversation we cover a spectrum of topics around coaching from why is it scary for people, the benefits of coaching, different coaching niches, the fees of coaching, the pet peeves of coaches and a lot more. The conversation is meant to demystify this because helpful and priceless practice of coaching. If you have been apprehensive about coaching. I trust this conversation will shed some light and you will take the plunge to go for it, because trust me, you can only gain from it.
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Makhotso Mabote is the Founder and CEO of Heartwork ZA. As a self-proclaimed People Enthusiast and Healer at Heart – these are the two passions that she has merged to create Heartwork ZA. Her interest in people, how they think and what influences the way in which they behave has always been a topic that she deeply enjoyed exploring, which led to her studies in Psychology and eventually Education. She initially applied her passion for Psychology in the organisational context, which marked the start of a career in Human Capital Management where she worked in Graduate Recruitment and later as a HR Business Partner.
After years in the HR field, she channelled her energy towards education, through her work at an education focused social enterprise. Her deep love for people and development led to her finally heeding the life coaching call and becoming a life coach specialising in the development of early to mid-career professionals. She provides support through holistic life coaching as well as targeted career coaching and professional development strategy creation and implementation with her clients.
She is also an avid lover of tea and cute dog videos on Instagram.
Contacts: makhotso@heart-work.co.za www.heart-work.co.za Facebook & Instagram: @heartworkza / @ma_khotso
Bulelwa Mahura Bio and Contacts
Bulelwa Mahura is an expression of The Divine, manifesting as an African woman. She is a social worker and life coach with a passion for people. She is fascinated by human beings and the experience of being a spiritual entity living in a physical body. She loves to see people learning, growing, overcoming challenges and thriving in life, and feels honored to witness people's journeys and to make a contribution towards their growth. Bulelwa is an ardent student of life. Her super power is a big loving heart which is demonstrated through deep compassion and unconditional acceptance. She's an introvert, a natural nurturer and a believer in experiencing joy right now.
Bulelwa is a member of a blended family, a wife and a mother to 1 biological son, 1 step-son and 2 step-daughters.
Contacts: email: bulelwa79@gmail.com Insta: @bulelwamahura_lifecoach Facebook: Bulelwa Mahura
In this episode I am in conversation with Kevin Yeh on the impact of Covid-19 on global economies. South African economy was already sluggish before covid-19 and hard lockdown, the impact has been massive will job losses adding to the already high unemployment rate.
Kevin Yeh an Actuarial scientist unpacks for us the real impact on the world and South Africa and offers insights on how we could possibly recover.----more----
Bio
Kevin Yeh is a Certified Financial Planner, a Real Financial Advisor with actuarial qualification. He founded the Daberistic Group in 2006, focused on offering one-stop financial services to business owners and professionals clients. He is a member of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa, and a Top of the Table member of the Million Dollar Round Table. He began his career in 1996 and has extensive experience in financial modelling, financial planning, investments, investor education, insurance pricing, employee benefits and business management. He is a member of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, and he serves on the board of South Ocean Holdings.
His YouTube channel, Daberistic Wealth https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClskgXCWyPr2S20NsfJ4h2A, aims to inform and educate investors on their wealth building journey.
Contacts:
T: 011-658-1333, 101 A: Infinity Business Park, 4 Pieter Wenning Road, Fourways W: www.daberistic.com Daberistic Solutions is an authorised FSP (License no 25477)
Marriage as an institution has become one of those polirizing topics, I have openly expressed my disinterest in the institution before - while I no longer have strong emotions against marriage, I still don't have a strong inclination to get married. I have however reached a stage where I do see the sanctity and the beauty of Marriage.
Felicia Buthelezi, affectionately know as 'Mrs B' by her endearing audience, is probably one of the best, if not the best person to have a conversation on marriage with.
In the conversation we cover a variety of themes around marriage including the reality of the patriarchal system, whether or not marriage serves men better than women. We cover the power of choice for women even in the patriarchal system and the victim mentality that we unconsciously fall into as women. The conversation is meant to be about marriage but it is about a lot more than that. ----more----
BIO
Felicia Buthelezi well known as "Mrs B" launched Fisokuhle Media which publishes I do Magazine and hosts an annual event for married couples called the I do Awards. She gracefully carries her brand with so much grace and honor. She won the hearts of many married couples when she started a unique family oriented brand called "I do" in 2011
Felicia Buthelezi is a mother of 2 boys, a wife and a business woman. Her dream was to bring back marriage into fashion as the tag line of her brand is Healthy Marriages Happy Homes sums it all.
CONTACT
Instagram: @idowithmrsb Twitter: @idomag Email: info@idomagazine.co.za Web: www.feliciabuthelezi.com
This is clearly a big one, Sex and Religion, we could spend years and years on this one subject which I hope we will so we can free ourselves from the shame and guilt around sex that religion in particular has instilled.
In this episode however I am in conversation with the 'Irreverent Reverend' Stephany Clarke on the history and taboos around sex and sexuality. We cover quite a few themes in the conversation including the
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Goddess religions vs The Male God Religions
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Myths around Sex
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Female sexuality and it's power
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Mary Magdeline
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The Chakra System
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The Divine Feminine----more----
BIO
Rev. Stephanie Clarke is known as “The Irreverent Reverend” because she loves to expose the religious and cultural taboos around God, Sex and Death. Especially sex.
Trained by Rev. Michael Beckwith (of “The Secret” fame) at the Agape Spiritual Center in Los Angeles, Rev. Steph became a Metaphysical Minister in 1998 and an ordained Interfaith Minister in 2018. In 2000, she founded “Soul Home” in Johannesburg, the first New Thought multi-racial ministry in S. Africa, consciously dedicated to healing the wounds of Apartheid.
Rev. Steph has written 3 books: “Down Dirty and Divine: a spiritual ride through London’s underground” (2012), her autobiography, “The Miss-Adventures of an Irreverent Reverend: A Spirit-ed Guide for Rebels and Renegades” (2016) and her latest, most controversial work and intimate sharing of her personal experience: “The Sex Goddess: De-bunking the Mythology of God & Sex.” (2018).
Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith, and Lisa Nichols – of “The Secret” fame. As well as being a speaker and an author, Rev. Steph is also a sacred ceremony facilitator and a Law of Attraction life-coach. Since meeting her American soul mate in the Great Pyramid of Egypt in June 2019, at the great age of 61, she has settled in Oregon, USA, and focused her coaching on helping older single women find their soul mates and helping couples heal their relationships.
FREE WEBINAR
If you would like a free ticket for Rev. Steph’s next Webinar “Soul-mating: how to manifest your ideal partner using the Law of Attraction”, please go to her website and register. It will be on Saturday 10 July, starting at 6 pm in S. Africa.
CONTACTS
Website: www.revstephanieclarke.com Facebook fan page: Rev. Stephanie Clarke Book: “The Sex Goddess: De-bunking the Mythology of God & Sex.”
In this episode I am in conversation with Zanele Njapha aka The Unlearning lady on a variety of themes around the future of work. Themes like unlearning and reinventing yourself, re-skilling and levelling up for future work. Zanele unpacks skilfully what unlearning means, what the future of work looks like as well as what it means to level up.
It is a intellectually stimulating, refreshingly relevant and insightful conversation. A must listen if you are currently unsure and uncertain of the future of work or your industry. ----more----
Bio:
Whether your challenge is navigating an organisational change/transition as a team, or making groundbreaking career moves as an individual - Zanele Njapha is who many such as the Vitality Global, Marsh & McLennan, Saint-Gobain, Volkswagen and others are speaking to.
Zanele, or as her clients call her ‘The UnLearning Lady’, is an international Transitions facilitator and Future of Work Speaker.
She is also the host of the highly-rated & entrepreneur-focused podcast ‘Future-Fit Fridays’, hosting conversations with global experts on the future of work.
Zanele is also an award-winning speaker, a contributor to Forbes & the Thought Leader section of the Mail & Guardian and was voted #45 on Avance Media’s list of Top 100 Most Influential Young South Africans in 2019.
Contacts:
Website: www.zanelenjapha.com Email: zanele@tomorrowtodayglobal.com Instagram: @zanele_njapha
This audacious title of today's episode is based on an incredible book by Kagaso Msimango of the same title. I read this book twice and it felt like two different books. It is magical it is audacious, it is relevant and necessary for the changing times we find ourselves in. I cannot recommend the book and this episode enough. In the conversation we cover the following themes which are in the book: - Adrenal Fatigue - Trusting our intuition - Taking full responsibility for our lives - Understanding the system we live in - Psychedelics - Money It is easily amongst my favourite conversation on the podcast. ----more---- BIO Kagiso Msimango is an intuitive transformation coach, energy healer, student and teacher. She is also the author of the bestselling The Goddess Bootcamp and The Goddess Mojo Bootcamp. As well as the recent book Unfck Yourself - Unfck The World. CONTACT Email: kagisomsimango@gmail.com Facebook: Kagiso Msimango Instagram: @thekagisomsimango
Sex and Sexuality has intrigued us humans since the beginning of time, which is interesting because we still do not have straight forward conversations about it. We either over inflate sex when we talk about it or we don't talk about it at all, it does not make it to a normal conversation. It is for that reason I invited Casey Blake a Sex Counsellor and Educator to unpack some of the questions I have always had about Sex and Sexuality.
The conversation is uncomfortable, vulnerable, political and very stretchy but it is all worth it. ----more----
BIO
Casey is a Registered Counsellor and sex educator. Her focus for sex education is mainly for parents and adults, who are curious about making topics around bodies, sex and sexuality with children less taboo and more normal. Her approach to sex and sexuality topics is stretchy and pushes us to go to uncomfortable spaces but those space are extremely transformational.
She is the founder of What Now Counselling where she counsels people with sexual trauma. She also runs workshops und the banner Tools For Having The Talks where she helps parents with tools on how to talk to their children about their bodies and sex.
Contacts:
Website: www.whatnowcounselling.co.za www.toolsforhavingthetalks.co.za
Facebook Group: Tools For Having the Talks Group
Facebook: Casey Blake
Instagram: @toolsforhavingthetalks
We are back after a short and necessary recess of the podcast. Recesses are crucial to growth and moving foward, they help with introspection and reflection on one's life and the journey they are on
In this episode our very own Lebo Pule is sharing her introspections and reflections on life, work, lessons, challenges, love and everything else in between. In true Lebo style this solo episode is a beautiful dance of wisdom and depth as well as moments of laughter and lightheartedness. No better way to return to regular programming of the Strech Podcast than with a heartfelt solo episode from the host herself.
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Contacts:
Facebook: Lebo Pule's Work Instagram: Lebo Pule's Work Twitter: @MsLeboPule YouTube: LeboPuleTv
www.stretchpodcast.co.za www.lebopule.co.za
On the 27th of April 1994 South Africa held it's very first democratic election.
The day has since been termed FREEDOM DAY.
In this episode I am in conversation with Willam Goldstone on Freedom, these are some questions and issues we touched on:
- What exactly is Freedom?
- Are black people free? If not, what will it take to be free
- Do we need politicians to be free
- Forgivenesss? Do black people need to forgive white people?
- Identity politics and the dweling on the past struggles And much more----more----
Bio
William hails from Wentworth, a township in the south of Durban, which is home to people of a mixed racial and cultural background. He completed his High School education at Fairvale Secondary School (1988), one of three high schools in his area. Whilst at high school William was introduced to trade unionism and being the keen learner he is, often spent weekends and school holidays listening to seasoned trade unionists and how they engaged with management of various companies. Within a short space of time he was utilised as a stand in when leaders were, for one or the other reason not available. William got his first job at Telkom, appointed as a personnel officer and after a few months of interaction with employees was elected KZN Provincial Secretary of the Post Office Employees Association of South Africa, at 23 years of age. In 1998, the company identified William as one of its future managers and during this same period appointed him Corporate Account Manager, based in Kimberley, then Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. He ran a very successful account management practise successfully fending off aggressive competitors at that time. He resigned from Telkom in 2001 and landed a job within the logistics and supply chain management industry, where he spent two years managing client relationships across the length and breadth of South Africa. Subsequent industry interest were mobile telephony, local government and education where William spends most of his time of late. William is the CEO of a university based business incubator, who’s prime purpose is the management of innovation and business incubation projects. He holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Management Degree (Durban University of Technology - DUT), Post Graduate Diploma (Management College of Southern Africa – MANCOSA), Diploma: Corporate Law (University of Johannesburg – UJ) and Diploma: Labour Law (Graduate Institute of Management and Technology – GIMT)
Contacts:
Facebook: William Goldstone Instagram: Willam Goldstone
In this profile feature of the StretchPodcast I am getting up close and personal with Phemelo Motene. Many of you may know her as one of the original characters of the first ever South Africa Soap Generations, as Khensane Moroka. Others will know her as radio talk show of Life Happens on SAFM.
In this conversation however, you are going to get to know another side of Phemelo. She is refreshingly authentic and open, she shares with me her early days as a radio personality, how acting and fame were never the plan. Her struggles with fame and celebritydom, how radio has always been her first love, her smart and curious mine, her views on relationships, money and many more. ----more----
BIO
Phemelo Motene is a media junkie. Motene started her media career in 1994 at a community radio station, while she was 19 years old and student. Her love for radio was written in the stars, it was always going to be radio and other interests would be secondary.Her radio career quickly took shape, she joined Metro fm at 20 years old as a news reader then a weekend afternoon host.
Television then soon beckoned with greater demands, leading her to focusing on her role in the popular soap Generations for a few years. She had other business interests in between all her media activities, but she returned to her first love after a long break in media to join Talk Radio 702. Motene's time at 702 was truly fulfilling; working with a strong, inteligent, ambitious group of people was pure joy. She was a senior content producer for business, current affairs and life-style shows, and went back to the mic as presenter there too.
Motene has returned to the National broadcaster as the lunchtime Presenter on SAfm. Her show is called Life Happens.
Contacts
Twitter: @phemelomotene Instagram: @phemelomotene
In this episode I am in conversation with Max Moyo an Author, Human transformation coach and Keynote speaker. What was meant to be a conversation on LEADERSHIP, turned out to be way more than that. Max Moyo literally poured out wisdom of ages. May this conversation enrich and bless you the same way it blessed me.
We covered the following:
• Self leadership • Productivity and Fruitfulness • Change, Progress and Growth • Personal Power • Purpose and talent • Work, Time and Money
You will never look at a Mango tree and Mangos the same again 😊----more----
BIO
Max Moyo is a Human Transformation Coach, Author of 4 books, Wealth Catalyst and Keynote Speaker.
He is the founder Ignite My Potential, an organization dedicated to helping people, communities and other organizations to identify and unlock humanity's capacity to solve its own problems. The organization specializes in offering a variety of talks, workshops, seminars and one-on-one Consciousness Coaching consultations that are targeted at effecting dynamic change in individuals, groups and business environments.
Its philosophy centres on helping each person to discover and develop their own irresistible difference – to literally provide the spark that ignites their own potential. This sense of self, in turn, is the catalyst to living a life beyond mere existence.
"I will consider my existence to have been wasted unless I can recall having a loving family, a consistent investment in the lives of people and an earnest attempt to serve the God who made me."
CONTACTS
Facebook: Max Moyo Twitter: @OfficialMaxMoyo Instagram: @maxmoyo Email: max@maxmoyo.co.za | info@maxmoyo.com
This conversation with Banesa is easily amongst the best I have had on the podcast and I have had many great conversation. This one is right up there with the top 10.
In this episode Banesa takes us through her journey that led to her becoming a seeker of of alternative healing, which led to understanding self love and fully embracing yoga, Kundilini yoga in particular. We also talk about the moon and it's connection to us the feminine. Why we should rever this cosmic bond we have with the moon.
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Banesa Tseki is from Organic Nomad, a yoga and wellness company under the B.Creative Group. Organic Nomad is an African millennials spiritual journey that manifests in Yoga, Plant based living and Travel. She is one of the co-owners of the 100% black and female owned Nest Space Yoga studio in Johannesburg.
The Nest is an inclusive wellness space offering holistic health services to all. It is a space built around values of inclusivity, fair representation, community and connection. In African culture a child is said to inherit the characteristics of their name, Banesa is Sesotho means 'Turn on the Light', a divine purpose that guides her spiritual journey today.
Service And Work In The Wellness Space
Founding Board of Kundalini Africa Rising - Kundalini Africa Rising (KAR) is an umbrella initiative for various Kundalini Yoga classes and Yoga teacher training incubator projects. Organiser Touché Global Summit 2019 - A unique annual gathering for all alongside consciousness visionaries, wisdom keepers, spiritual teachers, yoga and meditation instructors and holistic health practitioners who are intentionally active in the process of healing communities through the healing of individuals
Qualifications and Healing Modalities
AKYTSSA Level 1 certificate: 2016 (duration 3 years) Level 2 certificate: In progress (duration 5 years) Teacher Trainer certificate: In progress (8 years) Sat Nam Kiddies Yoga Certificate: 2017 Yoga for HIV/AIDS certificate: 2018 Kundalini Yoga Teacher Certificate | 2016 University of Cape Town B Bachelor of Arts | Jun 2008 - Jun 2011 VEGA SCHOOL of Branding Honours in Strategic Branding and Communications | Present
Collaborators And Partners
Nike South Africa Tounche Summit Fix Konversation The Pack Running Club Botho Pele Nelson Makhomo Gallery
CONTACT DETAILS
Studio Address: 14 Gleneagles Road. Greenside. Gauteng.
Email: organicnomad1@gmail.com
IG:: @Organic_nomad @banesa.creative @thenestspaceza
Twitter`; @banesa_creative
What if parenting came with a coach as a standard package? How much easier and manageable would your parenting life be? Sadly that is not the case in our reality, we had to figure it all out through many mistakes along the way. Which is why I found Ayanda Tetyana's work so intriguing, she is a parent couch, such a beautiful concept. In this episode we cover all things parenting and responding to these questions 1. What don't what do we miss about parenting? 2. What do children really need? 3. How involved should we be in our children’s lives (basically how much time should we be spending with them if there’s an average) 4. Do children really learn from what we do and not what we say? 5. Gender dynamics of single parenting - What is an ideal environment for a healthy child to grow in 6. Homeschooling or alternative schooling----more---- BIO Growing up in a small town in the Eastern Cape called Mthatha, Ayanda Tetyana always had entrepreneurial dreams, inspired by her late grandfather who was a respected business man. His amazing work ethics and discipline around money management were admirable. Having discovered her passion of working with children and helping them realise their potential, Ayanda studied Early Childhood Development at Montessori Centre SA . Ayanda has continued her learning through the Reggio Emelia approach to early childhood education. She is the founder of Tswelopele Kids Inc. Tswelopele Kids Inc is founded with a passion for empowering parents with coaching tools and support! Tswelopele Kids Inc is focused on ensuring that each child achieves their unlimited potential through a range of projects. The objective of the company is to make parents conscious of the direct impact they have on their children. Tswelopele Kids directly addresses the challenging role that parents play by coaching them to positively mold the next generation's problem solvers, out of the box thinkers and visionaries who will revolutionise industries. Ayanda believes that this starts at the youngest age in the home, with the day to day conversations that parents are having with their children. Ayanda Tetyana is a regular contributor on Vow fm, East Coast Radio FM, Powerfm, Caps Radio, Unitra community radio and Sabc 2 show Raising babies 101 She has also founded Superhero Fathers initiative which is an initiative to support fathers to become involved in the academic support of their children, Has a background in running social media projects for Pampers, Opti-Baby and currently working as brand ambassador for Little Medical School South Africa. Ayanda Tetyana is an Influencer, Entrepreneur, Upcoming Author, a Media Contributor and a Mompreneur CONTACTS Instagram: Ayanda_Tetyana_ Website: www.ayandatetyana.africa/ Facebook: Ayanda Tetyana
Lebo Pule link
https://linktr.ee/Lebopule
Human Rights day is one of the most important public holidays in South Africa due to the historical events that took place in 1960 where 69 people where gunned down and killed for demanding their human rights. On the Stretch Podcast we try to remain conscious of what truly matters and will strive to bring guest who will tackle relevant and crital topics.
In this episode Sandile Msibi and I attempt to answer the following questions:
- What are we referring to when we speak of human rights
- In an ideal world what would human rights look like
- Is that Ideal possible? If so what will it take
- How should we think about human rights in the context of South African history and in our present day
It is a complex conversation as you will hear, we leave you the listner with more questions than answers which is always better.----more----
Bio
Sandile Msibi is the founder & President of the Arise Black Child movement which aims to Mobilize & Organize African Natives to combat psychological subjugation, inferiority complexities and overcome social ills that are inculcated by the colonial and neo- colonial dispensation. Sandile is passionate about providing Afrocentric solutions to the many problems faced by black people with a major interest on youth development and maximizing their potential against all odds. He is a teacher by profession and a school-psychologist.
Contacts:
FACEBOOK: Sandile Prince Msibi FACEBOOK PAGE: Arise Black Child.
Being entrepreneurial is an essential skill in the 21st century, more so after 2020 where it became blatantly clear that there is no such thing as Job Security. Many people found themselves thinking about possibility of side hustles or full on entrepreneurship and how to go about it in the era of the digital
Which is why I thought of none other than Hetty The Entrepreneur to have a conversation with. In this conversation we cover, amongst other things: What it means to be entrepreneurial, why it is important in this day and age. The power of having a social media presence as a business, being deliberate about your social media, Social media marketing and strategy... and much more. ----more----
BIO
Hetty is a champion for entrepreneurs in Africa and was named a Top 200 Young South African by Mail & Guardian in 2019, Top 50 Thriving Female Founders, and ranked number 1 on Vusi Thembekwayo's Top 40 mentorship programme. A notable highlight in Hetty's journey was being featured on South Africa's prestigious lifestyle television show, Top Billing as well as being a Tedx speaker.
Hetty is the Co-founder of South Africa's largest African print retail brand, P&H boutique, situated across South Africa at award-winning malls as well as residential property portfolio, P&H Homes. Hetty now dedicates her time to guiding entrepreneurs to achieve their goals through results-based mentorship.
In 2020, Hetty impacted 100 African-led businesses through mentorship.
In 2021, Hetty intends to produce 300 African-led businesses who will earn in multiple currencies through digital products.
CONTACTS:
Instagram: @HettyTheEntrepreneur Facebook Page: Hetty The Entrepreneur
Rev T. Mar Sophia is back by popular demand! In this episode we dive deep into the what it means to be in true devotion as women. What the age of Aquarius represents and how it differs with the piescian age. 'We are no longer in the rising of the Feminine, the feminine has risen' says Rev T.
We spend a lot of time on the yoni system, yoni magic and yoni power as Rev. precheas and teaches.
It is another one of those stretchy spiritual conversation, insightful, informative and full of funny moments. BIO Reverend T (Tshidi) also known as High Priestess Mar Sophia. She is a Founder of Gathering of waters spiritual movement. She is owner and CEO of Beautiful Vibes Conscious Sexuality and Womb company. Reverend T (Tshidi) also known as High Priestess Mar Sophia. She is a Founder of Gathering of waters spiritual movement. She is owner and CEO of Beautiful Vibes Conscious Sexuality and Womb company. Contacts: Facebook: Tshidi Grace Tsimile FacebookGroup: Beautiful Vibes WOMB Conscious Queens Facebook Page: Gathering Of Waters - Reverend T - Mar Sophia Whatsapp: 079 321 1041
In this episode I am in conversation with Bongani Micheal on BLACK LOVE - BLACK MEN. Ever since the George Floyd incident, black men have preoccupied my mind a little more than usual. I have been obsessing on their well being, their struggles, private and public and also their love - how do black men love. Bongani Michael a long time friend and colleague of mine is one of the best people to have such intellectual, philosophical and spiritual conversation with about black love and black love.----more----
In the conversation we cover amongst other things, the era of the individual, how black boys and girls are raised separately, black families, the subtle war between black men and black women. The matter of provision, black men and spirituality and some of the controversial ideas Bongani has of bridging the gap between black men and black women. It is a reviting and somewhat controversial conversation
BIO
Bongani Michael an advocate of black consciousness who is a founding high council member of a Pan African mediation and crisis response NPC that is the African Solidarity Forum. His devotion towards black emancipation and prosperity has led him to author Black Love- Poverty, Pain and Sorrow. A book that looks into the socio-economic factors to better understand how black men and black women relate. True to his pro black ideals he champions on a daily basis economic reddress through his Intermediary enterprise Bank Ability that assist SMME's with capital raising and market access
Contacts
Facebook: Bongani Michael Facebook Group : Black Love
Our Stretch Podcast Profile for this Month is Sonia Booth who needs no introduction. Sonia is a master of re-invesion, moving from being a model to entrepreneur to author.
In the conversation we cover her life journey from the days when she was a sought after model, her marriage to Matthew Booth, Her writing and books, her challenge with getting sick landing her in ICU, how that transformed her life. She shares her current path of being embracing her spiritual calling.
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Bio
Author: www.soniabooth.com Blogger: http://opinionbooth.blog Inspirational Speaker: http://empowaworx.co.za/sonia-booth/
Opinion Booth Host
http://cliffcentral.com/podcasts/opinionbooth/ https://itunes.apple.com/za/podcast/understanding-cancer/id1451496649?mt=2 https://www.discovery.co.za/corporate/podcast-understanding-cancer
Brand Ambassador: Dexeryl
Co-founder, trustee and director of The Booth Education & Sports Trust, a non-profit public benefit organisation.
http://theboothtrust.org/ 010 005 5511
Our relationship with food has been changing and evolving just as us human beings have been changing and evolving Food is personal, emotional, commercial, cultural, political etc. However our relationship with food has been more toxic than healthy with the rise of the Industrial Revolution
In this episode, Melissa takes us through a comprehensive masterclass on our relationship with food. We cover a spectrum of topics from how we develop emotional eating, how we should be conscious of what we eat, what our bodies truly need. We get into popular diets, sugar, fat, meat vs plant based.
It is an empowering and insightful conversation.----more----
Melissa Lainn is an Integrative Nutrition Health and Wellness Coach, certified Meditation Practitioner, certified NLP Practitioner and the host of The LifeKraft Podcast. She is passionate about helping people ditch diets, transform their health holistically and find the freedom with food, the energy in their bodies and vitality in their minds that they’ve always wanted.
LIVEit online group coaching program starting 1 March: https://www.melissalainn.com/liveit-program 1:1 Coaching: https://www.melissalainn.com/one-on-one-coaching Breaking Up With Sugar online program: https://www.melissalainn.com/breakingupwithsugar 7 Day Meditation for Holistic Health online program: https://www.melissalainn.com/meditationforholistichealthcourse
Instagram: @melissa_lainn_wellness Facebook: melissa_lainn_wellness
February is the month of love in most countries around the world. Certainly in South Africa we make a lot of necessary noise about this month with the focus on couples and relationships with the other.
However the best love relationship we can cultivate, is the relationship with the self through SELF LOVE.
Which is why Jo Ntsebeza is back on the podcast. In this episode we tackle the tricky matter of self love. What self love looks like, how self love is need in order to have a great relationship with another. As usual Jo, opens me up ever so gently where I share some of my own struggles with Self love. It is a deep yet very gentle conversation.----more----
BIO
Jo Ntsebeza shows people how to break free from negative relationship patterns & emotional dependency so they can experience deeper love in their lives. Jo is the founder of Love Shift Academy, The Dare To Love Club and the creator of The FreshStart Love Journey. She's worked with leaders, managers and business owners in the SME, corporate, government and the public sector for over 25 years as a speaker, an executive and relationship coach, facilitator and trainer.
CONTACTS
Join the Dare To Love Club here https://loveshiftcoaching.com/daretolovechallenge/
You can find out more about Jo on LoveShiftLive.com Social Media Handle: @LoveShiftLive
Joy Mogami returns to the podcast by popular demand! In this conversation we talk about the AGE OF AQUARIUS what it really means, what the year 2021 is likely to bring as well as many spiritual and cosmic concepts and dynamics that affect and impact our lives daily whether we are aware of them or not.
This conversation is truly a stretchy one a deep dive into deeper truth in line with the age of aquarius. Fasten your seat belts as you are about to stretch. ----more----
BIO
Joy Mogami is an Earth~Based Practitioner, Soul Activator and Psycho~Spiritual Guide for people of African descents. With an academic background in Psychology and training in African Spirituality, her work is the intersection of African spirituality, modern psychology and metaphysics.
She teaches and guides women in their soul healing, divine mission activation and connects them back to their Ancestral Helping Spirits and God through her Warrior Mystery School, private immersions, group courses and masterminds.
She is the host of Warriors of Light Show, a Masterclass Series archiving spiritual knowledge, technologies and experiences by Africa's leading shamanic, indigenous and wellness experts. Joy is also the founder of Africa in Dialogue, an award-winning interview magazine that has been archiving critical and creative insights by Africa's storytellers since 2016.
CONTACTS
Facebook page: Gaamangwe Joy Mogami instagram: @joymogami email: joy.mogami@gmail.com
In this episode we continue of the motivation and inspiration theme of a new year. This week I am in conversation with TJ on how to adapt to the changing world we find ourselves, where nothing is guaranteed anymore, the idea of job security is a thing of the past.
TJ in his energetic and no nonsense approach is emphatic about how people need to be comfortable with pain and discomfort if they are to adapt to the changing environment. He says, 'everything we want is on the other side of pain' ----more----
Bio
TJ MALAMULE, CCSP. is a Founder and Chief Experience Officer (CEO), Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker at TJ Talks international which prepares today’s workforce for tomorrow’s workplace. As a customer experience (cx) and employee engagement expert, TJ works with companies that want to build loyal relationships with their customers and engaged employees to increase productivity. His focus is on companies that deliver astounding customer experience, creating customer loyalty and employee engagement.
Contacts:
Facebook: TJ Malamule website: TJMalamule.com Email: TJ@tjmalamule.com
On this first episode of the Stretch Podcast (Season 3) I am in conversation with the dynamic Sandile Hogana on being deliberate about our lives. A great life does not happen by accident, there are deliberate habits that we must develop in order to achieve our goals.
Sandile is a highly energetic person whose mission is about positive contribution in making the society and world a better place… Sandile is a determined, focused, and passionate individual, and he highly values education and personal development as he believes that these have enabled him to tap on his potential in the best way possible.
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He has a strong background in business, with a specific focus in building value-adding products for various organisations in banking, telecoms, and property sectors. As a Product leader, Sandile is responsible for Product Vision and Product Strategy, Product Development and launch to the marketplace, Product Support and Product continuous improvements. He has a solid track record of consistently delivering Product performance that is in line with the set objectives, that is, ensuring "customer needs” are met and "business commercial targets" are achieved.
Sandile has led and managed a diverse portfolio of products across multiple industries, and some of the notables are: Transactional products (Banking Cheque accounts and Transmission accounts); Lending products (Overdraft, Student Loans and Personal Loans); Prepaid products (Airtime, Data, Digital Vouchers, Ticketing, Bill Payments and Money Transfers) and Educational Financial Solutions (Study Loans, Spend control student payments cards and Bursary Management Technology platforms).
Sandile is currently an executive for Innovation and Customer Insights in one of South Africa’s largest online property portal (Private Property) and is also an entrepreneur with interests in property investments and business consulting advisory services.
As a person who values education, Sandile has numerous academic qualifications – BSc in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics (University of Transkei), Post Graduate Diploma in Finance, Banking and Investment Management (University of KwaZulu-Natal), Master of Business Administration (MBA, Milpark Business School), and Executive Education in Leadership and Innovation (Harvard Business School, USA).
Sandile is involved with initiatives that enable people to unleash their potential and have access to better opportunities. Some of the notables: (1) Helping previously disadvantaged kids such that they can progress from school to tertiary until they enter the job market. (2) Assisting emerging entrepreneurs with key business tools, thereby enabling them to improve their solutions in the marketplace
Contacts:
Email: saydamatic@gmail.com
FB: Sandile Hogana
Twitter: @Sandile_Hogana
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandile-hogana-mba-pgdip-bsc-937330123/
Finally the last episode of the StretchPodcast for the year 2020. I felt it fitting to do a solo episode. I begin with gratitude, giving thanks to my guests and my listeners. Then reflecting on the year, teaching and sharing briefly on what you can expect in the new year
I have loved every minute of the podcast this year. Until next year love and Greenlights to you 😘💚🖤
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In this final conversation of the stretch podcast for the year 2020 I am introducing you to e amazingly talented Pumeza. We begin the conversation on a scary note of her contracting and surviving Covid-19 a few months ago. then we move on to talk about her discovery and love for Opera how it took her all over the world and in big stages and orchestras. She shares her experience of living in London, Germany and now in Berlin. We here her views on the different cultures. We also cover her lates big news of being engaged to Simphiwe Dana, which leads us to discussing LGBTQA+, sexuality and relationships.
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Bio
Pumeza Matshikiza is an internationally recognized Soprano from South Africa and a Graduate of the Royal College of Music, London. As a member of the Royal Opera's Jette Parker Young Artists Programme from 2007 to 2009, she made her debut as a flower maiden in Parsifal. Since then Pumeza has gone on to sing leading soprano roles with worldclass orchestras and conductors. She performed at the Royal Opera House, Opera North, Teatroall Scalla, Theatre des Champs-Elysees, Stuttgart Opera, and Opera National du Rhin. She is an exclusive recording artist in Decca.
Contacts:
Facebook: Pumeza Matshikiza
Twitter: Pumeza Matshikiza
Insta: Pumeza Matshikiza - Soprano
We conclude November and Global Entrepreneur series on the Stretch Podcast with with Zizipho Nyanga on the importance of being entrepreneurial in Corporate. We cover amongst other things, the versitility that entrepreneurial people can bring to a corporate. We also cover broadly why most black entrepreneurs don't grow, issues of funding, scaling and building long and sustainable businesses. ----more----
Bio
Ms. Zizipho Nyanga CA(SA), GEDP (GIBS)
Zizipho Nyanga is a qualified Chartered Accountant. She has over 15 years’ experience in financial management, development finance, SMME and external audit. She has worked in various organisations such as the Industrial Development Corporation, EY and Kagiso Media Ltd. Until recently at the end of April 2020 after spending 6 years with the organisation, she was the CEO of Old Mutual Masisizane Fund driving entrepreneurship development and funding SMMEs.
Zizipho was a Non-Executive Director of the Black Management Forum Investments Ltd, Italtile Ltd and Grindrod Bank where she stepped down in March 2020 to prepare for her next career chapter. She is a recipient of the South African Professional Services (SAPSA) of the Professional of the Year award, Management category. Recently, she was also recognised by the Gender Mainstreaming Awards as one of the inspiring women leaders in Management. She currently sits on the Board of Adapt IT as a Non-Executive Director. In September 2020, Zizipho started her new role as a Chief Entrepreneurship Officer after a fruitful and a well-deserved four-month sabbatical.
Contacts:
Facebook: Zizipho Nyanga Instagram: @zizipho_mqwala_nyanga email: iznyanga@gmail.com
In this episode we continue with the Entrepreneurship conversation with Simphiwe Masiza. With his over 20 years of being an entrepreneur he shares his thoughts, lessons, observations on this sacred path of being an entrepreneur.
Mr Simphiwe Masiza is an entrepreneur, business leader and the CEO of Empowaworx Group. Masiza holds qualifications from WITS and GIBS, amongst other institutions. He is qualified in project management, strategy, organizational development, organizational management, event management, reputation management, business management, governance and executive leadership. ----more----
He is the founder and passionate leader of Empowaworx, a premium communications firm with four business divisions – namely Event Management, Speakers Bureau, Media and Brand Design. Masiza began his career as a leadership expert, management consultant and a sought after and energetic corporate MC and keynote speaker.
His keynote address on “High Impact Leadership” then grew into the annual “High Impact Leadership Summits” events featuring luminaries in business, government and civil society. Empowaworx has since 2000, become a specialist in premium leadership & entrepreneurship events with extensive media coverage through events that reach over 64,500 C-suite Leaders, Executives, Professionals, High Potential Individuals and Entrepreneurs – under his able leadership. Simphiwe Masiza holds various directorships as a trusted and seasoned businessman.
Contacts
Facebook: Simphiwe Masiza
Insta: @simphiwemasiza
Email: Bonnie@empowaworx.co.za
In this episode, I am in this conversation I am with Lebo Lion – The Voice of Marketing, on entrepreneurship. As we beginning Global Entrepreneur week.
We kick start the conversation on a high note and high energy about Lebo Lion greatest passion Marketing and Branding! We then get into when and how she started her entrepreneurial journey. The opportunities and challenges , the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur in South Africa.
Lebo Lion is an Award-winning Entrepreneur, Speaker, Global Podcast Host and Digital Marketer. ----more---- She is the Founder of BEOPLE SA & Host of The Lessons with Lion Podcast Lebo Lion is a digital marketing evangelist who gained a strong reputation for her eye-opening tweets about the marketing landscape in Africa. A millennial who regularly challenges brands to be more inclusive & embrace diversity in their campaigns & organisations, Lebo Lion opens up the industry by bringing marketing to the people through her chart-topping podcast Lessons With Lion. Apart from topping the iTunes business podcast charts on a monthly basis, the Lessons With Lion Podcast is also the biggest marketing podcast in Africa, capturing a global audience of thousands of people
Nurturing and accelerating the growth of African start-ups & SMMEs using digital marketing tools & strategy. Lebo Lion SA helps business owners, professionals, & marketing industry leaders enhance their perspective on subjects such as:
•Social Selling (creating strategies that help you use social media to sell).
•Influencer Marketing & Social Media Marketing in South Africa (how to optimize your use of & understanding of these tools)
•How star-tups can use social media to scale & pivot
•Building a brand online
•The Power of building communities online
•Creating African narratives for African
CONTACTS
Twitter @LeboLion_SA Instagram @LeboLion_SA Lessonswithlion@gmail.com
In this conversation Fusi Motaung unpacks the complex balance between your work and your job. The convoys centered around his debut book titled: Who Got The Job Ahead Of you - The Ways and Habits of People Who Get Jobs
His book is the epitome of ‘never judge a book by its cover or title’ because boy there is way more than the titles of both his book and the episode suggests. This is Amongst the most important conversations I’ve had this year----more----
Bio
Fusi Motaung is a Transformation Practitioner, Employment Consultant, Skills Trainer, Speaker and Author. He coaches students, graduates, employees and youth on how to interact with organisations to secure jobs. His signature workshops are about Job Search Etiquette, Marketable CV writing, Interview skills, Professionalism and Youth Start-up Entrepreneurship. Fusi Motaung is an author of the book titled: Who Got The Job Ahead of You? The Ways and Habits of People Who Get Jobs
Contacts
Facebook: Ke Fusi Motaung
In this episode I am in conversation with Leone on the Enneagram. The Enneagram is getting very popular in recent time, but it turns out it is an ancient system of understanding personalities and archetypes. Leoni uses the system in a coaching format, helping her students and clients understand themselves better.
Leoni is a coach that specializes in enabling individuals and teams to find inner and shared purpose in their work and personal lives. When Leoni is not challenging limiting beliefs and uncovering powerful insights and wisdom in the boardroom, you will find her hiding away in beautiful little quaint hide-outs, in deep conversation with her colourful friends.----more---- Empowering individuals to be the best version of themselves in the workplace is what makes Leoni’s heart sing. Whether it happens in the complex political landscape of the corporate world or along the daunting lonely path of entrepreneurship.
Coaching Philosophy & Approach
Leoni develops and facilitates sustainable and measurable training and coaching journeys that enable people and teams to find inner and shared purpose in their work- and personal lives. Inner purpose facilitates passion, drive and vision. Shared purpose facilitates buy-in and coherent teams. Her work provides the empowerment tools and skillset for teams and individuals to find their purpose, set their goals and action the journey to a meaningful and successful career and life.
Contacts
Email: Leoni.coetzee68@gmail.com Facebook: Leoni Coetzee
In this episode I am in conversation with Gogo Joy Mogami on Healing the feminine energy. Joy speaks of the feminine as directly linked to mother earth and that the earth is currently in a process of change. Moving from the masculine lead world into the feminine in order to find balance. She goes very deep into spirituality and larger universal truths.
Joy Mogami is an Earth~Based Practitioner, Soul Activator and Psycho~Spiritual Guide for people of African descents. With an academic background in Psychology and training in African Spirituality, her work is the intersection of African spirituality, modern psychology and metaphysics.----more----
She teaches and guides women in their soul healing, divine mission activation and connects them back to their Ancestral Helping Spirits and God through her Warrior Mystery School, private immersions, group courses and masterminds.
She is the host of Warriors of Light Show, a Masterclass Series archiving spiritual knowledge, technologies and experiences by Africa's leading shamanic, indigenous and wellness experts. Joy is also the founder of Africa in Dialogue, an award-winning interview magazine that has been archiving critical and creative insights by Africa's storytellers since 2016.
Contacts: Facebook: Joy Mogami Instagram Joy Mogami Web: www.joymogami.com
In this episode I am in conversation with Kedibone on the art of Comedy. We cover the following:
What is comedy Why is comedy so compelling What makes a great comedian Why is laughter so primal Can everything be funny The concept of 'too soon' And more ----more----
Bio
There are a few comedians today who can boast about performing for two Nobel prize winners and all three of our country’s Presidents in their whole career and Kedibone Mulaudzi is one of them. With over 10 years as a professional comedian, Limpopo born and Soweto raised Kedibone Mulaudzi’s career began when he saw a newspaper gig guide back in 2000 talking about a comedy night in Fourways, he decided to see what they were about and the rest as we know it would be history. Known within some circles as ‘The General’, Kedibone Mulaudzi’s passion for comedy goes in a bit deeper than that of a regular comic, he believes in growing the comedy industry in South Africa by unearthing new comedy talent with the hopes of creating a more comfortable space for more female comics to join the profession.
Rated by his mother as the best comedian in the world, Kedibone Mulaudzi has enjoyed great success within the comedy genre starting out as an advertising creative, he has performed in countries like South Korea, the United States of America, Tanzania, Zambia, the United Kingdom, Lesotho, Swaziland and Botswana. His comedy set ranges from childhood upbringing, daily observations in his life, local and international current affairs and a bit from everyday conversations especially the uncomfortable topics rarely spoken about. It comes as no surprise that Kedibone is in constant demand as both a headline act and MC across the national comedy circuit, his corporate clients call him a comedy genius that always tears the roof off with his witty and hilarious yet relevant punch lines.
Contacts Facebook: Kedibone Mulaudzi Instagram: Kedibone Mulaudzi Twitter: @KediboneSA
In this episode I am in conversation with Mduduzi Luthuli on one of the most important conversation, in particular as black people. In the conversation we cover the following amongst others:
- What is wealth
- What it takes to create wealth
- Porvety Mentality
- Rich vs Wealthy
- Creating Value
- Being a Student of Money ----more----
Bio
Mduduzi is an investment manager who specialises in building Equity, Fixed Income and Balanced portfolios appropriate to investors’ objectives, for a wide range of clients for more than 5 years. His broad experience in the financial market and tenure in the business has given him the informed perspective—from both sides of the trade—to identify situations that reflect greater future value.
To uncover unrecognized value—whether due to misperception in the market’s valuation of a company, a new process or product, exogenous events or other factors, Mduduzi conducts significant, in-depth research including analysis of underlying fundamentals and continuous monitoring of the macro and micro economic outlook.
Mduduzi is a patient investor who knows value from the inside out.
Contacts
Website:https://luthulicapital.com/
Facebook: Mduduzi Luthuli
Twitter: @TrustFundZulu
Clare-Rose Julius is the founder of Book Lingo, a proudly South African publishing house with the main focus of producing high-quality self published books.
In 2012, she uccessfully completed her honours degree in Publishing Studies at the University of Witwatersrand and have been working in the industry for over ten years. She possess comprehensive knowledge of the South African publishing terrain and her area of expertise is in the field of self-publishing and distribution of books into South African bookstores as well as abroad through Print-on Demand (POD) and eBook technologies.
Contacts Email: publish@booklingo.co.za Facebook: @Clare-Rose Julius
In this episode I am in conversation with Mwalimu Vuyisile Mshudulu on the life and legacy of Steve Bantu Biko and Black Consciousness.
Mwalimu is a visionary, writer, black power activist and cultural activist, who was born in the township of Ga-Kgosi Galeshewe.
From his teenage years, Mshudulu helped found and served in various community organisations. These are groups like Ubuntu Cultural group and the Galeshewe Cultural Organisation (GCO).
He currently serves as the chairperson of the Black Power Front (BPF), and is a co founder and resident anchor of the online Afrocentric channel, Mutapa.----more----
Under the auspices of the BPF, he is also involved in a variety of Black community projects that are looking at among others, the development of Black boys.
INTELLECTUAL INTERESTS
His intellectual interests include Afrikan history, Afrikan philosophy, international relations, economics, arts, politics, race, identity, education, science, reading, writing, youth development, language, leadership, strategy and strategic communications.
He writes and speaks regularly to a variety of audiences, on various subjects that concern the Black Condition and in particular, the condition of Black young people.
WRITING PORTFOLIO
Mshudulu's published essays can be accessed on his Facebook blog: Vuyisile Mshudulu Speaks.He is also a contributor to the urban Black culture publication, Culture Review.
In 2019, together with other accomplished Black writers and cultural practitioners, Mshudulu was selected to contribute a chapter to the book 'Between The Pillar and The Post: A Multi-Lingual Anthology of Contemporary South African Monologues
Contacts
Facebook: Vuyisile Mshudulu
Facebook Blog: Vuyisile Mshudulu Speaks Email: vuyisilemshudulu@gmail.com
In this Episode I am in Conversation with Unathi Mbonambi on Homeschooling.
While homeschooling is gaining ground as more families are choosing to homeschool, it is still not mainstream.
With Covid 19 and the recent lock regulation many parents (mothers in particular) had to do some form of homeschooling. Some loved it others hated it. Some children florished while others struggled.
On the podcast Unathi unpacks homeschooling for us ever so generously. You are going to learn a lot.
Bio
Unathi Mbonambi is a sought after wedding photographer, whose work infuses elegance, creativity and fun in capturing images.
With degrees in Economics & Econometrics, and Strategic Management, she traded briefcases and stilettos for sneakers and chasing sunsets when she discovered her love for photography, and set about teaching herself the beautiful art.
Together with Anna Simantov of Zodwa Bridal, she founded Mzansi Bride, when they recognised the access-to-market challenges and obstacles that the black wedding supplier faces in the wedding industry.
A wife, and a homeschooling mother of 4 kids 9 and under, she is also an influencer in the parenting space, where she blogs about parenting, homeschooling, marriage and a Christian lifestyle.
Contacts
www.ourkindafamily.com
YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCvlEgC6PV5nvXv0JLyYRVFw
Personal/Family Page @ourkindafamily
Photography work: @unathimbonambi_photography
Clothing range: @sinkwasethu
Bridal Directory: @mzansibride_
In this episode I am in conversation with Jo Ntsebeza.
She is an Executive Coach with a keen interest in relationships. Over the past 25 years, she has worked with executives, business owners in the SME, corporate, and the public sector as a speaker, an executive and relationship coach, facilitator and trainer.
She is the founder of Love Shift Live and the creator of The FreshStart Love Journey.
Jo provides #LoveShiftLive group programmes & private sessions to help people heal from the pain of negative relationship patterns & emotional dependency so they can experience the love, peace and the success they desire.
Join the Dare To Love Challenge:
https://loveshiftcoaching.com/daretolovechallenge/
You can find out more about Jo on www.LoveShiftLive.com
Social Media Handle: @LoveShiftLive
If you have ever wondered what on earth is Stretch School all about.
Well, In this episode I share the Beginning and the Unfolding of The Stretch School. An idea that took shape on Facebook 3 years ago - but in truth it’s an idea that has been with and unfolding a lot longer than 3 years.
It has been an incredible journey so far of growth, learning and stretching. I don’t share the story alone. This episode includes voice notes of my students current and former sharing their stretch experience so far.
The Stretch School class of 2021 Free Induction is open on Facebook.
Here is a link for you to join
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Our website is also live, though we are still working on it - But the basic information is there.
Here is a link to all my work.
In the meantime listen to episode and share your thoughts
In this last Episode of the series ‘Her-Story’, I’m in conversation with the powerful Mmatshilo Motsei
She is an author, speaker and spiritual health coach with a keen interest in integrating indigenous wisdom with modern innovations. With an MA in Creative Writing, she started her career as a nurse, midwife, psychology graduate, social science researcher and rural development facilitator.
She is currently registered for a PhD in Sociology at the University of Pretoria focusing on obstetric violence with a view of challenging feminist erasure of indigenous midwifery in their critique of medicalisation of childbirth.
For over 10 years, she worked as a Founding Director Agisanang Domestic Abuse Prevention and Training (ADAPT), an organisation working on domestic and sexual violence based in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg.
She was also involved as a co-founder of Tshwaranang Legal Advocacy for Women based in Johannesburg. In addition to working with women, she has been instrumental in involving men as part of the solution to violence against women. In 1997, she organised the first men’s march against rape in Alexandra Township. Part of her work with men include using art as a tool for healing for men in and out of prison.----more----
In 2014, she was contracted by HIVOS in Harare to replicate a model that integrates gender, gender violence and microcredit finance with rural women across Zimbabwe. She has worked with women across Africa. This includes working with women who were raped during the war in Mogadishu, Somalia. Beyond Africa, she has worked with various institutions in USA, Australia, Canada, Europe and Nepal.
In October 2013, she undertook a 7 day climb of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Tsogang Basadi Orphans Project in Maviljan village, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga.
She is the author of several books, Hearing Visions Seeing Voices as well as The Kanga and the Kangaroo Court: Reflections on the Rape Trial of Jacob Zuma, Reweaving the Soul of the Nation, a collection of essays on African spirituality, politics and feminism. She has also published a collection of poetry in Setswana and English, Sesesedi Whirlwind.
She is the Founding Director of Afrika Ikalafe Centre for Spirituality and Health. Aptly called Afrika Ikalafe, which means Afrika Heal Thyself, the work of the Centre serves as an invitation for Africa to challenge the lie of its inferiority and powerlessness. Her current project, Marumo Fatshe, is advocating for an exploration of the African indigenous healing justice framework in responding to gender-based violence in South Africa.
Contacts:
Facebook: Mmatshilo Tumelo Motsei Twitter: @motseiwamollo Instagram: @mmatshilomotsei Email: mmatshilomotsei@gmail.com
In this episode I am in conversation with Zama Mkosi.
Bio
Zama is a visionary and transformational leader with more than 20 years’ professional experience in the public and private sector with depth of experience and expertise in the following areas:
• National Department and parliamentary accountability and reporting.
• Executive Management and Board level governance.
• Public entity operation and management.
• Industrial development funding strategies.
• Public Funding and Investment management and distribution.
• Public Entity Legal Compliance and Governance.
For 12 years Mkosi held executive management roles in legal practice, development finance institution, NPO, National Public Entity, Financial Services Provider, and Media and Entertainment Sector. Mkosi has driven implementation of strategies aimed at achieving and exceeding set business objectives whilst ensuring corporate governance and compliance.
6 years as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an Agency of the Department of Arts and Culture, where Mkosi developed and managed Public Entity strategy, operations and performance.
Key to this leadership role was the driving industry economic growth and sustainability, managing public funds and maintaining sustainability and profitability at an organisational and industry level.
Mkosi developed commissioned research on industry investment strategies and led implementation of investment strategy for granting of public funding to approved applicants.
As Chief Operating Officer of a Group of Financial Services Company Mkosi applied her strong ability to critically analyse internal and external business environment to enable development of strategies, efficient operational systems and high team performance positioning organisation for efficiency, profitability and sustainability.
Funding System development and management and financial acumen and analysis experience and expertise was acquired during senior management roles held within Industrial Development Financial Institution.
Mkosi is passionate about the socio-economic development of our African Continent, particularly through enabling the inclusion of previously marginalised communities into mainstream economies.
During her tenure as CEO, Mkosi developed policies, projects and ringfenced funding aimed at specifically supporting and empowering Women and Youth businesses in the creative sector. In her leadership role, she has mentored and coached various young entrepreneurs and professional women in leadership providing imperative creative and business guidance for their success.
Contacts:
Facebook: Zama Mkosi
Instagram: @zamamkosi
Twitter: @zamamkosi
In this episode I am in conversation with Velile Sithole, founder of Native Rhythms.
In the conversation we cover quite a bit. Her ability to reinvent herself, the origins of Native rhythms, the plight of artists, generosity, business, money, her marriage to the iconic and equally versatile Sipho Sithole and turning 50.
Velile Sithole holds a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from University of Port Elizabeth and an Honours degree in Labour Relations from Rand Afrikaans University.
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Has worked as a business management consultant for Omega Scientific Research for 5 years advising companies such as MTN, Ericson South Africa on human resources issue.
• Joined her husband in 2003 to co- own Native Rhythms Records, a 100% black owned independent music record label and production company formed in 1998.
• A member of the supervisory committee for The South African Music Awards and a RISA member who is credited for her artist marketing and management.
• Her company Native Rhythms Records has identified, recoded and produced music talent that has won multi music awards in South African and abroad.
• She has worked with artists such as Siphokazi, The Soil, Zuluboy, Zakwe, Camagwini, Gloria Bosman, Zamajobe, Zonke, Nkulee Dube (The daughter of the late Lucky Dube), Tribute Birdie Mbowen, Isabel Novella from Mozambique and Jobie Clarke
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• Simphiwe Dana Live DVD concert staging and recording, African Hip-Hop Summit and Concert ,
• Coordinated and Produced for KZN premier’s office the 100 year Bhambatha Centenary Commemorations in 2006
• The Shanghai expo 2010- South African Arts, culture and entertainment programme where she coordinated and management all artistic elements on behalf of The South African Department of Arts and Culture to be presented through out the Shanghai Expo 2010.
• Produced and coordinated The Gospel In Me concert which has resulted into three series of Live music DVDs and Audio CDs retailing in music shops in South Africa.
• Produced entertainment and coordinated the Marketing of the first International Consumer Electronic Expo 2017 which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa
GlOBAL PROJECTS
• Velile was selected by the Chinese Musicians Association to represent South Africa as one of the two female delegates to participate in a three weeks cultural exchange program between SA and China as well as a guest judge
at the Golden Globe awards 2013 in China.
• In collaboration with International promoters, Velile has staged and marketed all of The Soil Tours in the UK, USA and East Africa
• Velile currently does public speaking and workshops on music business and her contribution in the music industry continues to grow and attracting business partnership with companies in South Africa and abroad.
CONTACT
Native Rhythms Productions Tel: +27114475199 Email: Velile@nativerhythms.co.za Instagram: @velilebosslady
What better way to open women’s day, than with getting to know the iconic Lebo Ramafoko.
Lebo Ramafoko defines herself ad the girl from Munsieville, a small township in the West of Johannesburg where she grew up as the eldest of 3 girls. She grew up in a family that valued education and her love for learning propelled her to earn a Masters from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
She is an outspoken feminist, a passionate social justice activist and uses her voice and skills to advocate for the rights of the marginalized. She is currently the CEO of Tekano Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity in South Africa, one of 7 global fellows programs that builds a community of leaders who want to advance fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies.
Before joining this prestigious organisation, Lebo was one of the earlier staff members of Soul City, a household pioneer in social change communication South Africa. She joined the organisation in 1995 when she was a young girl from Munsieville and got to become its CEO for 9 years before she left in 2019. During that period she pioneered many of its groundbreaking programs and later led its revisioning to an intersectional feminist social justice organisation for young women and girls. Lebo walks her talk and challenges herself to learn, unlearn, heal self and others as we all strive to be better versions of ourselves and deal with the wounds of our past.
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Contacts:
Facebook: Lebogang Ramafoko
Twitter: @Zangazulugirl
Instagram: @zangazulugirl
In this episode, I am in conversation with SirMax on his spiritual journey.
We begin the conversation with how he began on the ‘road less traveled’. We cover the difference between spirituality and religion - The different spiritual paths
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Different spiritual teachers and teachings
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The benefits of spiritual growth
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African spirituality
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Credo Mutwa teachings
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His current work and a lot more in between
If you are on a spiritual journey and find it lonely this episode is for you. It is also for anyone curious about these deep things and questions about our spiritual nature
Sir Max is a Knowledgepreneur, extraordinaire speaker and a leadership captain. As a knowledge merchant, Sir Max uses knowledge to inspire and influence organizations to create high performance culture. ----more----
Tapping from his decade of radio experience in facilitating difficult conversations and asking life’ biggest questions positioned him as one of the top strategy and business model facilitators.
He served as a lecturer at the North West University and currently serves as a director in several boards. The core of his message is about building consciousness, and creating a new way of thinking.
The quality of his talks earned him status as one of the highly sought after speakers. His talks are about creating high performance culture, Sir Max believes, “culture is at the center of either success or failure in organizations and world class performance is a natural consequence in a high performance culture” and that “success depends on who we are not what we do”. He is an honorary member of Golden Key International Honor Society.
Sir Max is currently an On Air Personality at SABC Channel Africa & Massiv Metro (the biggest online radio station in South Africa) and formerly with Mafikeng FM, Motsweding FM and North West FM in the similar role.
Sir Max is an author of three books: 1. Become your portrait. 2. It’s your mentality, not your ability that can crack your success code, and the latest classic, 3.The Billionaire Mind Blueprint.
His ultimate assignment he says “is to help and teach people how to find answers in the deepest places of their
Contacts
Facebook: SirMax Instagram: @SirmaxSA Twitter: @sirmaxSA
In this episode I am in conversation with Manti Maifadi and Susan Granger, on returning to the soil through growing our own food.
We begin with how they both came to be organic food growers. Then we cover the basic understanding of why we should be growing our own food. What we mean by organic and the real difference between organic growing of plants and commercial.
We also get into the politics the food we eat, the distance between the food we eat and where it comes from. As well as the controversial and hair matter of The Land.
Probably one of the most important episode yet.----more----
Bios
Sue Granger is the Creative & Managing Director of the Nubian Queen on 101 Brand. Nubian Queen On 101 is a niche, quality and exclusive online Boutique store, specialising in making exquisite Genuine Leather Handbags and accessories all locally made. Nubian Queen brings you
an Exclusive Contemporary Leather Brand that bridges the gap between High Street and Luxury Brands, that are Timeless, Stylish and Affordable. Africa is our passion at Nubian Queen On 101, hence, we pledge our Legion to promote #supportlocal #GoBuyLocal . Sue also runs an Urban Organic Garden that supplies small food businesses and Chefs with vegetables and herbs. She also teaches and set up Organic Gardens, specialising in the so called spaces.
Online Store:www.nubianqueenon101.com
Email: info@nubianqueenon101.com
Facebook: Nubianqueenon101
Instagram: Nubianqueenon101
Instagram: nubianqurbanpatch
Facebook: nubianqurbanpatch
Manti Maifadi
As a child Manti Maifadi used to follow her father everywhere he went – leading to her curiosity about plants and nature. Beyond her father’s influence, her early development consisted of conversations with her grandmother on plants and nature, a peculiar upbringing to anyone growing in the modern world, but very normal as she remembers it. This has led Manti to a life filled with the abundance of nature and a passion of doing things with her hands.
Her resume reads like a script out of a fairytale – with Naledi, a 3 hectors farm named after her youngest child where visitors can find healing by interacting with the land. Manti holds a Masters of Science Degree (Cum laude) from the University of the Witwatersrand and has more than ten years experience in public health. She is a published author of a children’s book “Tshimong Ya Meroho le Naledi” and a published author in the field of science.
Online: www.naledifarm.co.za
Instagram: @Naledifarm
Facebook: Naledi Farm
In this episode, I’m in conversation with Nozibele Zondi on Entrepreneurship.
Bio
Nozibele Zondi is a self-motivated, goal driven and a passionate entrepreneur who, in the past 10 years has founded Nubia Advertising and Promotions, Nubia Domestic Worker Placements and Tribes Cosmetics.
Her natural flair for entrepreneurship as well as lessons learnt in corporate where she occupied various positions in Media Sales in companies such Primedia, YFM, Mediamark, The SABC to mention a few has contributed immensely to her staying power.
She believes that on-going education, self-development and keeping up to date are necessary to survive ever- changing world of entrepreneurship.
Two quotes she lives by are: “The tragedy of life is not found in failure but complacency” and “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life”.
In the conversation we talk about the good, the bad and ugly challenges of being a first generation black entrepreneur.
Nozi shares openly and generously the lessons she’s learnt in her 10 year journey as an entrepreneur.
Contacts:
Facebook: Nozibele Zondi
Instagram: Nozi_Zondi
In this episode I am in conversation with the newly ordained Reverend T (Tshidi) also known as High Priestess Mar Sophia. Others affectionately know her as Ausi Tshidi.
She is a Founder of Gathering of waters spiritual movement. She is owner and CEO of Beautiful Vibes Conscious Sexuality and Womb company.
To me she’s a sister, a fellow spiritual traveler a teacher and womb whisper.
In the conversation we go deep and wide on what femininity really is. Rev. T busts some myths and sheds some light on femininity.
We go even deeper as she unpacks the sacredness of the womb and why we need to heal from the womb.
She unpacks why we as women must take leadership in matters of spirituality. Arguing that churches and spiritual houses that are only lead by men are not complete.
We also cover GBV, feminism and patriarchy.
It’s one of those stretchy conversations unlike any other.----more----
Contacts:
Facebook: Tshidi Grace Tsimile
Facebook Page: Gathering of Waters Rev. T Mar-Sophia
Facebook Group: Beautiful Vibes Womb Conscious Queens
Instagram: beautifulvibes_goddess
In this episode I’m in conversation with Siphiwe Moyo about the changing world of work.
Bio
Siphiwe Moyo is an International Keynote Speaker, Facilitator & Author based in South Africa. He is an Adjunct Faculty member at GIBS, Wits and Henley business schools.
As an Organisational Behaviour specialist, he studies and teaches human behaviour within a workplace context.
He has AuthorEd 4 books including the famous Bulls and Bears - Life lessons for the Financial Markets and Stagnation Must Fall - 100 Practical Lessons That Will Activate Your Career Progression ———
Covid 19 has affected us in ways that we have not been able to fathom yet. There are those who see and experience the effects everyday directly. These include are the frontline workers, some small business owners and the working class and the poor.
As the country is opening up the economy the full effects of Covid-19 is going to be felt by a large portion of the middle class in corporates.
In the conversation Siphiwe takes me through the some of the things that have began changing in big corporates, such as:
- Salary and bonus cuts
- Decreased and flexible working hours
- Working from home is likely to be permanent thing
- Employer/employee dynamics will change
- Side hustles will increase
Amongst other matters
We also touched on the mental and emotional adjustment that will be need / as well as lots of healing may be required. ----more----
Facebook: Siphiwe Moyo Twitter: @Siphiwemoyo Instagram: @siphiwe_moyo Email: Siphiwe@siphiwemoyo.co.za
In this episode i’m in conversation with Firdose Moonda on the History Of Yoga
If yoga is an important part of you life. You will know that is an ancient practice that goes back thousands of year. You will also know that it originates in the East and moved to the West in the 1800s - and now it is as common a practice as running.
You may also know that yoga is marred with controversy predominantly from religious groups. Some say it’s demonic or dabbles in dark spirits.
Personally yoga,Kundalini yoga in particular has changed my life and deepened me spiritually
So, you can imagine my joy when I found someone who is a yoga teacher and also doing a PHD on The History Of Yoga
In this episode, Firdose Moonda unpacks the history of yoga so elegantly. Who knew that one can talk about yoga and politics - yoga and civil rights - yoga and liberation as well as yoga and Africa?----more----
Bio
Firdose Moonda is a writer, researcher and yoga teacher based in Cape Town. She works as the South African correspondent for ESPNcricinfo.
She is undertaking doctoral research into the history of yoga in the global south and is developing a decolonised yogic pedagogy with the aim of using the practice to benefit those most affected by historical trauma.
Firdose is passionate about social history, community wellbeing and advocating for anti-racism.
Facebook: Firdose Moonda
Instagram: fotosbyfirdose
Web: www.souldieryoga.com
In this episode I am in conversation with Ronald Nair on business lessons from a biblical perspective.
This is a conversation unlike any other I’ve had on business. Ronald in his wisdom uses biblical stories to illustrate how we could approach our businesses.
In this episode he zones in on the river metaphor as way to approach one’s business. He unpacks the meaning of being blessed and the importance of the right people at every stage of our businesses and life in general.
This episode is not to be missed whether you are in business or not. What he shares with me is quite literally a way to live.
Ronald Nair has become house hold name in the area of luxury, as the Founder of Affluence Magazine - one of the leading Luxury Publication in Africa. He is also the founder of Affluence Black Polo Event, where they have the privilege to work with some of the finest luxury brands in the industry.----more----
Instagram: @iam_ronaldnair Facebook:Ronald Nair
https://affluencemagazine.com/
In this episode, I’m in conversation with Dineo Makenete on Autism
In a nutshell Autism is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior.
Dineo is a mother to a boy child living with autism Tumelo. She shares with me not from an expert nor academic point of view but rather, from a mother’s perspective. She speaks of the challenges and dynamics of mothering Tumi from all aspects of life such as social, economic and cultural.
In this episode, I am in conversation with Lerato Letsoso
Lerato Charlotte Letsoso also known as Rato is an Author and Media Personality with 18years experience on stage for Performance & Productions and Six years experience in Broadcasting with two years of the Six years as an expat in West Africa. Her diversity shines through her evident roles as News Anchor, content Producer, writer, etc.
She was host for the Nigeria Community Excellence Awards, South Africa 2019. In support of economic empowerment in Africa - Lerato was preliminary judge for shortlisted candidates in the Creative Business Cup Ghana 2019.
We kicked off the conversation with #Blacklivesmatter, because how could we not. Then we delved into Africa and a bit of identity politics.
Only after that did we talk about her award nominated debut book A Naija-Southtown Affair, her entrepreneurial path of establishing Lerato Letsoso Productions.
We closed the conversation with her approach to relationships.
She’s a a story teller of note, a pleasure to listen to...----more----
Contact information:
Facebook: Lerato Letsoso (Rato) Instagram: @leratokayise Twitter: @LeratiloKayise
In this episode, I’m in conversation with Winnie Zwane, an incredible woman. She’s a qualified Hypnotherapist, Meditation Teacher & a Life Coach.
I knew she was a kindred spirit from the moment I said hello to her.
Throughout the conversation I was in awe of her boldness, leaving comfy corporate after 12 years to follow a call from her heart to pursue healing work through hypnotherapy.
I found her knowledge and love for her work extremely compelling as she unpacked hypnotherapy for me.
Follow her on instagram: @watergoddess7
In this episode, I am in conversation with Neo Rantele Kuaho on Entrepreneurship and Spirituality...
These two may seem like unrelated subjects, but if you think deeper about it they are related. Entrepreneurship by its very nature is a lonesome journey requiring some spiritual depth in a person.
Neo takes us through his early days of childhood. His short stint in corporate South Africa which lead to him establishing Ydidi. Ydidi stands for; Youth Development through Investigation and Dissemination of Information. Through Ydidi he was host of a weekly entrepreneurship show on Y-FM. He remains CEO of the organization
In 2019 he began following a path he had been avoiding for years. A path of spirituality. Tune in.----more----
Neo’s bio
YDIDI CEO , IVLP Alumni, Social Entrepreneur, Small Business Development Strategist & Life-Hack Coach A sought-after expert in delivering strategic & high impact talks.
Contacts
Twitter & Instagram: @Neo_Ydidi | LinkedIn & Facebook: Neo Rantele Kuaho |YDIDi Twitter handle: @YDIDi_World Email: neok@ydidi.co.za
In this episode I’m in conversation with Itumeleng Makale discussing the elusive topic of masculinity.
I chose this subject because the tendency is to talk about femininity. I also chose this topic because it has become difficult to speak of masculinity without adding the prefix; toxic. Such that all we seem to know about masculinity is toxic masculinity.
Itu is one of the few men I know who can unpack this subject from different angles.
In this conversation he unpacks masculinity from the physiological angle to spiritual, cultural and to behavioral angle
We inevitably cover many sub topics such as capitalism, patriarchy, feminism, womanism and black families.
The conversation is stretchy and insightful. You are in for a treat----more----
His Bio
Itumeleng Makale
Writer, Independent Researcher & Afrikan Sovereignist Scholar
Published: Up You Mighty Race
Current Projects: 1. Unshackle - Stepping On Toes: A Case for the Reorientation of Afrikan Consciousness
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Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Mechanics of Cognition
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Music Album: 7 Chambers of a Vintage Soul
In this episode, I am in conversation with Karabo Kgoleng, we are discussing mental illness, or rather mental condition as she refers to it. We get into her particular experience of living with Bipolar 2.
She shares of how she never felt quite ‘normal’ from a young age. We delve into family, social and political dynamics that contribute to mental conditions. We also touch on other aspects such as spirituality, coping mechanisms and healing.
Karabo is candid and generous in her sharing. You will find the conversation eye opening and healing
About Karabo Kgoleng
She is a broadcaster and facilitator who works with writers and academics in the humanities to give their work a public life. She believes that engagement in social and cultural issues contributes significantly to the transformation of individuals and communities.
Karabo is a recipient of the South African Literary Award for Journalism and is a sought-after speaker on storytelling as central to public intellectual and cultural life. She has also adjudicated prestigious literary awards and worked on selection panels for short story anthologies.
She has worked as Books Editor for City Press, talk show host at SAfm and 702, and at the Department of Arts and Culture as Deputy Director: Books and Publishing.
In this episode, I’m in conversation with Casey Blake!
Casey is a Registered Counsellor and sex educator. Her focus for sex education is mainly for parents and adults, who are curious about making topics around bodies, sex and sexuality with children less taboo and more normal.
Her approach is stretchy in that she pushes us to go to uncomfortable spaces but those space are extremely transformational.
We covered the taboos of why we, as adults and parents, are often uncomfortable speaking about certain body parts and functions with our children. This lead to talking about boundaries, consent, sex, sexuality and how we live in a society that makes speaking about these topics even harder.
In this episode, I am in conversation with the incredible Dr. Miranda ‘Mizo’ Moloto. We converse about Re-inventing oneself, in particular in the career space. Mizo moved from practicing as a medical Doctor to being a Property Coach and co- hosting a Property podcast; Property Magician.
But that’s not all 😀we also talk about, personal transformation , relationships, marriage and spiritual growth.
You are in for a treat! Enjoy...🙂
Finally! The Stretch Podcast has entered the interviews and conversations stage. And I am so pleased to kick off with an incredible woman who does very important and urgent work. Helping people, in particular women re-examine our alcohol intake.
I came across her work back in 2017 but only joined one of her programs - the 66 days without wine challenge in 2019 In this episode she shares her three part journey with alcohol, which led her to starting the organization World Without Wine.
She can be found on her site www.worldwithoutwine.com
In this episode I continue from last week with thoughts and suggestions on who we could become. During and after this lockdown period, I focus on our personal lives since we are locked down at home. I also add a twist of the Easter metaphor as it fits perfectly with this phenomenon we find ourself in
Episode 118 has dropped.
It’s undeniable fact that we are all undergoing some ‘corona effects’ both as individuals and as a collective. In this episode I ask a lot of questions. I shed some light on what those effects are and how they find expression.
‘We are not in Kansas anymore’ indeed, and the big question is, who are you/we becoming?
In this episode you get the absolute treat of listening to Rre Samuel Maifadi. A teacher pa excellence. Here he unpacks the importance of strong foundations in order to create our dreams.
You will also get to here the discussion with the delegates after his teaching.
Take a pen and paper out and start taking notes.
Love and Greenlights to you.
Again no notes, just sharing from the heart about the retreat . If you are a healer and teacher, let me tell, we have a lot of work to do. Part 2 coming up next week, with Sam Maifadi and the delegates
In this episode I am literally just thinking aloud, I have no notes nor structure. I am just sharing on what the Corona Virus has sparked in me. I also go in and out of the spiritual aspects and everywhere else. I hope you find something coherent to take from this.
In this episode I do another installment of responding to your questions. I respond to a money related question, and a question of loss and starting over. A relationship related question and another one about certainty. Hope it helps.
Tsholo Pule is my daughter. I’ve had the pleasure of having a conversation with her this morning. About our mother/daughter relationship, spirituality, adulting, dancing which is her craft. And everything in between... I hope you enjoy it
In this episode I introduce you to certain patterns, habits or behaviors that you may not be aware of - that hold you back from becoming the best version of yourself. It’s kinda deep, but you’ll get it as usual 🙂. Enjoy
In this episode we open up a bit about our relationship. What makes it work, our differences and how we view relationships in general. Hope you enjoy it
In this episode I share with you some of my reflections of the past 44 years. I share where I thought I would be by now, where I am, what I’ve learnt about people, life and a little bit about relationships. I also share what I hope for. It’s a very personal episode, I hope you take something out of it. Enjoy.
Both humility and confidence are rather difficult to explain, even though we can spot a confident person from afar. Today I touch on what confidence is not, how humility is directly linked to confidence. And some characteristics of a confident and humble person.
In this first episode of the year I introduce you to numbers and what they mean. Though I don’t go into too much detail, I focus on the unpacking what 2020 means and what energy it comes with. Enjoy... and it’s good to be back! 😉
I close the year with part 2 of Teachers and healers. In this episode I cover a little bit about healers, just scratching the surface really, we will do more next year. I also give basic Teacher/student relations, how we should treat each other. Hope it will give you some insights. May you have a restful, fun filled and beautiful festive season ;)
While this episode can and will benefit everyone who listens - It will especially be meaningful to people who are on a spiritual journey, healing journey, personal development and growth. Because it is about identifiying your teachers. I cover how to identify your teacher, what it means to be ready for the work etc. Because everyone on a healing/spiritual journey does need a teacher at some point, not always but at some point we all do. Hope it helps
Relationships part 3, you didn't think I forgot did you? In this episode I finalize my thoughts on relationships and how we should approach them.
What will matter? Is one of my favrite poems of all time. I remember the words in the poem everytime someone who has impacted my life and those of others passes away. The passing of Xolane Gwala inspired (for lack of a better word) this episode. I challange you my listner to really think long and hard about what will matter on the day that you pass away. Because that day is coming...
In this episode I take you all the back to where it all began. I share on the importance of consistency, how powerful a skill it is to be consistent. I share quite a bit of my journey leading up to this very 100th episode. I also give you tips on how to be consistent.
Enjoy
Ps: There is a new mic :)
What are relationships for? In this episode I continue where I left off last week. I challenge you with questions to ask yourselves about your current and previous relationships. Hope the questions will kick start your journey to creating a better relationship.
In this episode I share my deepest views on relationships and what I believe they are for. I go a bit deep, I get in the whuuu whuuu zone a little. Hope you find the episode helpful.
Another round of questions from you and my attempted responses. Every few months I do these, it’s lots of fun and insightful. You ask good and challenging questions thank you. I hope I didn’t disintegrate too much on the Relationship question 😂🙈
In this episode I share with you, what it means to pay your dues in order to get the life, the work or the things you truly want. Enjoy.
Part 2, We delve into the origins of Naledi Farm, what it took to establish it. Working with ones hands and creating legacies etc. Apologies for the abrupt ending but you still get a lot out enjoy 😊