The Mentor Gap: Recent Episodes
Lucinda De Almeida
Join us for conversations that matter as we fill in the missing links on our journey and share experiences. With weekly guests and experts. We piece together information, knowledge and wisdom.
In this week's episode, we continue the conversation with Lee- Germanos. Through the use of Art and Community today's guest Lee- Germanos aims to work towards combating and raising awareness around gender-based violence (GBV). Proceeds from Art sales go to grassroots organizations. Such as Passop focuses on protecting and fighting for the rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants in South Africa. https://www.passop.co.za Fight Back SA provides free self-defense classes & pepper sprays to young women & children living in high-risk & crime-ridden areas. https://www.facebook.com/fightback.sa ADAPT - Agisanang Domestic Abuse Prevention and Training (ADAPT) http://www.adapt.org.za If you are interested in finding out more or getting involved You can find The embrace project za at IG: @theembraceprojectza Website: https://www.theembraceproject.com You can find us IG: @thementorgap Thank you for watching!
In this week's episode, we continue the conversation with Lee- Germanos this is the 3rd and final episode for this season thank you for listening. Through the use of Art and Community today's guest Lee- Germanos aims to work towards combating and raising awareness around gender-based violence (GBV). Proceeds from Art sales go to grassroots organizations. Such as Passop focuses on protecting and fighting for the rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants in South Africa. https://www.passop.co.za Fight Back SA provides free self-defense classes & pepper sprays to young women & children living in high-risk & crime-ridden areas. https://www.facebook.com/fightback.sa ADAPT - Agisanang Domestic Abuse Prevention and Training (ADAPT) http://www.adapt.org.za If you are interested in finding out more or getting involved You can find The embrace project za at IG: @theembraceprojectza Website: https://www.theembraceproject.com You can find us IG: @thementorgap Thank you for watching!
In this week's episode, we have a conversation with Lee- Germanos.
Through the use of Art and Community today's guest Lee- Germanos aims to work towards combating and raising awareness around gender-based violence (GBV). Proceeds from Art sales go to grassroots organizations.
Such as Passop focuses on protecting and fighting for the rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants in South Africa. https://www.passop.co.za
Fight Back SA provides free self-defense classes & pepper sprays to young women & children living in high-risk & crime-ridden areas. https://www.facebook.com/fightback.sa
ADAPT - Agisanang Domestic Abuse Prevention and Training (ADAPT) http://www.adapt.org.za
If you are interested in finding out more or getting involved
You can find The embrace project za at IG: @theembraceprojectza
Website: https://www.theembraceproject.com
You can find us IG: @thementorgap
Thank you for watching!
In this week's episode, we continue the conversation with Irene Khumalo who is the director of ADAPT - (Agisanang Domestic Abuse Prevention and Training) a grass-roots anti-GBV organization based in Alexandra. Their unique approach aims to involve men in creating solutions and reducing the high levels of violence against women and children in Alexandra Township, as they are able to identify it is not solely a women's problem.
''ADAPT is committed to changing social values and structural factors that perpetuate violence against women by promoting a spirit of interdependence, mutual and co-existence between women and men.'' - (from the site preventgbvafrica.org)
They run a Men's Programme counseling and support services for men, both individual and couples therapy group therapy for abusive men and prisoners convicted of rape and other violent crimes. Gender sensitivity training for men is targeted as well. Crisis Counselling for survivors and perpetrators of gender-based violence, individual and group support to survivors of gender-based violence, including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.
For more information, you can find them at adapt@worldonline.co.za you can contact them at +27(0)11 786 6608/ +27(0)11 885 3305/3332
- If you enjoyed the content from this episode be sure to JOIN THE TRIBE @thementorgap on Instagram give us a follow on your streaming platforms.
In this week's episode, we have a conversation with Irene Khumalo who is the director of ADAPT - (Agisanang Domestic Abuse Prevention and Training) a grass-roots anti-GBV organization based in Alexandra. Their unique approach aims to involve men in creating solutions and reducing the high levels of violence against women and children in Alexandra Township, as they are able to identify it is not solely a women's problem.
''ADAPT is committed to changing social values and structural factors that perpetuate violence against women by promoting a spirit of interdependence, mutual and co-existence between women and men.'' - (from the site preventgbvafrica.org)
They run a Men's Programme counseling and support services for men, both individual and couples therapy group therapy for abusive men and prisoners convicted of rape and other violent crimes. Gender sensitivity training for men is targeted as well. Crisis Counselling for survivors and perpetrators of gender-based violence, individual and group support to survivors of gender-based violence, including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.
For more information, you can find them at adapt@worldonline.co.za you can contact them at +27(0)11 786 6608/ +27(0)11 885 3305/3332
- If you enjoyed the content from this episode be sure to JOIN THE TRIBE @thementorgap on Instagram give us a follow on your streaming platforms.
In this week's episode, we have a conversation with Cassandra Guerra, an intern at The Embrace Project who has a master's degree in social sciences. She is actively looking to have a positive impact on society. Her field of study allowed her to identify that at the end of the day people should be a focal point in the decisions made in society today.
If you enjoyed the content from this episode be sure to JOIN THE TRIBE @thementorgap on Instagram
You can find The Embrace project at www.theembraceproject.com.
I found that the chances I don't take often stem from fear. As I grow older I recognized it to be fear of failure. In this week's episode, Dorcus chats about how over time she learnt to trust her gut, recognize opportunities and not allow procrastination to take control she points out that mistakes are actually the best learning opportunities. We discuss fast fashion and the effect it is having on our economy and her journey in entrepreneurship thus far.
(Please note this interview to place in 2020 the recorded content is for educational purposes only and should not be solicited as professional advice)
You can find Dorcus @emelia_dorcas on Instagram. For more content like this please hit follow and you can connect with us @thementorgap on Instagram. Thanks so much for listening, catch you here again next week. Till then, take care! Lucinda
Our guest on the show today is Dorcus Mutombo she is the founder of Emelia.D the clothing brand. She started her own brand in 2019 making and selling t-shirts. She started up her business without any capital using only offcut fabric that had been brought into the academny where she was studying, hand painted the designs, taking advantage of an opportunity she saw in front of her. Dorcus is now a Fashion graduate, TWYG sustainable award finalist, and a Young Designers Competition finalist. (Please note this interview to place in 2020 the recorded content is for educational purposes only and should not be solicited as professional advice)
You can find Dorcus @emelia_dorcas on Instagram. For more content like this please hit follow and you can connect with us @thementorgap on Instagram. Thanks so much for listening, catch you here again next week for part 2 of the discussion. Till then, take care! Lucinda
In this week's episode, we continue the conversation with Leanne Van. We chat about the opportunities available to creatives, building a brand voice, and touch on the link between design and communicating information.
If you enjoyed the content from this episode be sure to JOIN THE TRIBE @thementorgap on Instagram
You can find Leanne's work at www.leannevan.com, Leanne Van on Instagram, Leanne Van Studios on Facebook and she has also recently released a skillshare course.
You can find The Embrace project at www.theembraceproject.com.
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How do you get started in design? Does imposter syndrome ever fully disappear? Do you need a university education to make it as a creative?
While we might want to wait for things to be perfect before venturing out into new challenges sometimes it's necessary to just go for it. In this week's episode, we chat with Leanne Van a Freelance Illustrator and Designer as she gives us some insights into her experience in the design industry. We look into how it all started out and landed her first job.
If you enjoyed the content from this episode be sure to JOIN THE TRIBE @thementorgap on Instagram
You can find Leanne's work at www.leannevan.com she has also recently released a skillshare course.
What are some of the most essential skills every woman should be equipped with in order to defend themselves? Nicole's response was as follows...
So we would recommend having a strong base in hand-to-hand combat. In weapon dis-armament and in anti-rape tactics.
If you can have the basic principles, just the basic principles of just those 3 things you can get yourself out of just about any situation.
So hand-to-hand combat is when there is no weapon involved and you are being grabbed, dragged, or pulled. So if you can just do grabbed, pulled, or dragged you can do one or the other. You just need to be able to do one and you'll be able to do all 3. With weapon disarmament, it's very similar when it's with a gun or a knife it's slightly different. But you learn one or the other then you are able to handle yourself around weapons. Then Anti-rape is an absolute must. If you don't do hand-to-hand combat or if you don't do weapon disarmament thats fine but anti-rape is an absolute must! So that is essentially how to get yourself out of a situation when you're lying flat on your back which is the worst position anyone can find themselves in. With a man on top of you choking your throat. So those are the 3 skill sets you should really be focusing on if you want to be able to protect yourself. If you'd like to continue the conversation join us @thementorgap on Instagram we would be happy to chat. For more information on Fightback SA, you can find them on (@fightbacksa) Instagram, and Facebook. On their website at www.fightbacksa.com, you can send a DM or a message. Email them at hello@fightbacksa.com Call 084 552 3122 if you are in a situation of domestic abuse or you need help. That WhatsApp number is also available 24/7 for any woman who needs to report something or request help.
Till next time take care! Lucinda
Welcome to The Mentor Gap Podcast I am your host Lucinda De Almeida. It's a pleasure to meet you.
''But you need to know that self-defense is a fight for your life. And is not pretty, you will get hurt.''- Nicole Mirkin
In today's episode, I am joined by Nicole Mirkin who is not only the founder of Fightback SA but was also behind the 2019 Women’s March to Parliament. This is an awesome nonprofit that focuses on empowering young women living in high-risk areas with free self-defense classes, pepper sprays, and legal aid in the case of GBV. In today's episode, we discuss the significance of this organization, its reach, and we listen as she shares the story behind it all.
- For more information, you can connect with us on Instagram @thementorgap
- You can find @fightback_sa at www.fightbacksa.com
This is just the start, we are excited to have you along for the journey.
Welcome to The Mentor Gap -the audio podcast experience. I am your host Lucinda De Almeida I am a creator and I'm excited to have you with me on this journey.
I believe in the power of sharing information and collaboration. Am talking about that awesome feeling you get when you're able to help someone out through a heart-to-heart conversation.
Over the last year, I started seeking change in my life. It started with one interview that I got by accidentally pressing send on a DM I was about to delete soon after that I was enticed by how willing my fellow South African women are willing to uplift when they can and all I had to do was ask. I have spent the past few months chatting to women from different backgrounds with a variety of occupations. Now I'd like to share these conversations and have many more.
In this show, we will be engaging in conversations, sharing experiences, stories, and practical advice. Talking to experts and everyday people to get the answers to questions you may have.
I am very excited to have you along with me for this journey so be sure to subscribe wherever your listening to this trailer. Stay tuned for new episodes coming soon.