Love Songs with Danny Painter: Recent Episodes
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Danny Painter is all about love and human connection. Her positivity and friendliness will have you feeling like you're one of her best friends - which you will be! Boasting the highest listener interaction on Jacaranda FM, Danny spends her weeknight evenings playing love songs, speaking to amazing humans and hanging out with you! In her podcasts you will laugh, you will cry and you will learn - mostly to love and most importantly to love yourself!
Tunde Baiyewu, the soulful voice behind the multi-platinum-selling Lighthouse Family, returns with a new, intimate project, Tunde & The Troubadours EP 1, releasing today, Friday November 1st. The Four-track EP is the first in a special series that delves into Tunde’s love for singer-songwriter music, particularly inspired by the 1970s troubadour era. Reuniting with renowned Lighthouse Family producer Mike Peden, Tunde brings together a heartfelt collection of covers and collaborations with some of South Africa’s most revered musical talents.
South African Roots and Global Inspirations
Reflecting on his decision to launch the project in collaboration with South African artists, Tunde explains, “South Africa actually chose me! I grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, and listened to iconic artists like Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba. When a friend in Cape Town asked if I fancied doing a duet with a South African artist, a light bulb went off in my head.” The EP celebrates this musical heritage while embracing the international troubadour tradition that has long fascinated Tunde.
He chats with Danny about the EP and a possible SA tour!
Petit Biscuit is back in the spotlight with the upcoming release of his new album "Discipline". Having started his career at the age of 15, the French electro wunderkind has already conquered the world with his dream pop hits and captivating melodies. Following the worldwide success of his previous releases, the 24-year-old producer/songwriter/performer is now ready to unveil his new creations, with his own voice at the heart of his songs.
Songs from the album have already generated over 600 Million TikTok views and the first single "You Don't Ignore" hit charts around the world including France, Canada, Brazil and Mexico. The focus single for the album will be '"Cruel Heart" which will be accompanied by a music video directed by Quentin Deronzier (Doja Cat, The Weeknd, Drake, Maluma, etc.)
"I started composing Cruel Heart in 2019 during a trip to California. The vocal hook that makes up the chorus had been stuck in my head for several years. My friend Hugo, whom you know as Madeon, wanted to participate in the writing process. We often have late-night discussions on various topics: from the paradoxes of life in Los Angeles to our shared passion for investing in characters to write from their perspective. For Cruel Heart, we wanted to detail all the toxic traits we observe in many passionate romantic relationships. The darkness of the arrangement and the musical intention perfectly fit this theme." - Petit Biscuit
Reflecting on George's remarkable career, his widow, Hahn Brown, shares insights into his creative journey. "George was always immersed in music," she recalls. "He began writing for the band early in our relationship, but it wasn't until later that he pursued his solo work." Hahn describes George's songwriting as deeply personal and reflective. "He drew inspiration from his own experiences and the world around him. His lyrics were a reflection of his emotions, relationships, and observations of life."
Danny Painter had the honour to chat to his widow, Hahn Brown, about the legacy, the music and the album!
His legacy continues through the remaining members of Kool and The Gang who are still touring the world and set for a stop in South Africa this November in Cape Town and Pretoria.
Craig Lucas, the multi-talented singer-songwriter, is back with his latest single, ‘Falling in Love,’ a track that dives headfirst into the chaos of unrequited affection and the hilarity that ensues. This new release marks another milestone in Craig's impressive career, blending personal experiences with an infectious indie vibe.
Craig explains the inspiration behind ‘Falling in Love,’ saying, “This song is my anthem to the chaos of chasing boys who are unavailable. I joke about needing heartbreak for inspiration, but this track proves it! It's about a particular boy I fell for after just one night together—a reminder of how embarrassingly fast I catch feelings, especially for those who aren't available in that way. There's something thrilling about falling for someone who's always just a bit out of reach. It's chaotic, it's painful, and if you step back, it's kind of hilarious. This track is me owning up to my messy love life. What’s a little heartbreak anyway?”
Danny and Craig got really real about their 'Red flags'.
Australian singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts has today unveiled his latest single ‘Outlaw’. This emotionally charged track offers a candidly personal glimpse of Alberts' growth as both an artist and individual.
'Outlaw' is a poignant reflection on shedding societal expectations and embracing one's true self. Alberts shares, " This song is about changing course for the better. Standing up for yourself more often. Being kinder, letting yourself be a little more human."
He joined Danny on the CTM Top 40 to chat about the single but also his latest book of poetry!
DJ Cosher and acclaimed singer-songwriter Jann Klose are thrilled to announce the release of their original single ‘Love is a Verb,’ available on all major streaming platforms from today, June 7th.
‘Love is a Verb’ marks an exciting collaboration between two talented artists, blending DJ Cosher's dynamic production skills with Jann Klose's heartfelt songwriting and vocal prowess. The single was conceived during Klose's 2023 tour in South Africa, where the duo met up in Cape Town for a spontaneous writing session.
They joined Danny Painter to chat about the single!
You can catch 'the CTM Top 40, with Danny Painter' every Saturday from 10am to 2pm only on Jacaranda fm!
Craig Hinds shares his thoughts on the single, stating, "'This Town' is a song about contentment. It's about learning together, being wrong and right together, and ultimately knowing that you are traveling the same path together. 'Take me down that road you're traveling on' - I want to be on that same road. Once you realize this and understand that it's meant to be, you become happy in the same town, the same place… 'The times we have are just right, I don’t need no more, I feel happy tonight.'"
He joined Danny to chat about the song and the possibility of new music!
Listen to 'the CTM Top 40 with Danny Painter' every Saturday from 10am to 2pm!
The current CTM Top 40 number 1, Matt joined Danny to celebrate the success of his bedroom project - Hometown Drama, and to celebrate the release of his brand new single, 'Right (Wrong)'.
Listen here!
You can catch Danny weeknights from 7-10 pm on 'Love Songs with Danny Painter 'and also on the wildly popular 'CTM Top 40 with Danny Painter'.
The TikTok sensation, singer and songwriter, Casey Lowry spoke to Danny about his new single, 'Not Ready' and how he navigates the loss of his grandfather.
Sanger-liedjieskrywer Tian Nienaber is weer gereed om gehore te betower met sy aangrypende nuwe enkelsnit en video 'Knip die Tou' beskikbaar vandag!
Terwyl hy die kompleksiteite van verhoudings ondersoek, weerklink die lied diep as Nienaber persoonlike ervarings deel van om vasgevang te voel in siklusse van vrugtelose pogings om gebreekte verhoudings te herstel. Hierdie aangrypende verhaal reflekteer op die besef dat soms die moedigste daad is om los te laat. Sy diep lirieke en emosionele melodieë bied troos en insig aan diegene wat soortgelyke stryde ervaar.
Tian deel dat ‘'Knip die Tou' handel oor verhoudings waarin jy net aanhou probeer, selfs wanneer dinge blykbaar nie uitwerk nie. Ek was in die verlede in 'n paar verhoudings waar ons sou baklei, opbreek en dan weer saam sou wees. Dit lyk asof ek vasgevang is in 'n siklus waar ek steeds dieselfde probleme ondervind terwyl ek probeer om dinge reg te stel wat ooglopend stukkend is. Dit was iets waarmee ek vir 'n rukkie gesukkel het, soort van dinge tot 'n gevolgtrekking te bring. Ek het nog altyd die oortuiging gehad dat iets moet uitwerk ... die klassieke ‘Liefde is genoeg’ ingesteldheid. Ongelukkig is dit nie altyd die situasie nie. Soms is verhoudings nie bedoel om te hou nie, en aangesien jy nie die kwessie kan aanpak nie, is dit die beste om op te breek as om jou verhouding verder te beskadig. Om dit verder uit te brei as wat nodig is, veroorsaak uiteindelik meer skade as goed vir alle betrokke partye.’
FILIPA is a name we already know and lobe, a singer and songwriter who has stolen our hearts! What she didn't tell us is that she has dual citizenship and is competing in Portugal to hopefully take part in Eurovision 2024!
She joined Danny to chat about the competition and what this means!
Singer-Songwriter Werner Olckers Unveils Multi-Layered Music Video "Gunsteling" as a Metaphorical Farewell to "Wrestlerish"
Singer-songwriter Werner Olckers is set to captivate audiences once again with the release of his latest music video, "Gunsteling," a visual adventure that serves as a metaphorical farewell to his former project, "Wrestlerish." The video showcases Olckers' lifelong passion for professional wrestling, incorporating humor and a touch of nostalgia while bidding adieu to the past.
In a daring display of commitment to his art, Olckers puts his body on the line, getting slammed and submitted by the APWA champion, "Ananzi," in a fun yet grueling shoot. This cinematic journey is a testament to Olckers' dedication to pushing boundaries and exploring unconventional avenues within the Afrikaans music industry.
The video also features Olckers' unique sense of humor, a characteristic that has become synonymous with his work. Long-time friend and former bandmate, Nax from Van Pletzen, joins the cast, injecting a sense of fun and hilarity that complements Olckers' artistic vision.
he chats to Danny Painter about the single and, whats next!
Vonke In Die Vlamme dropped recently and the chatted about what else 2024 has in store for his fans!
The UK born, South African based singer, songwriter and performer is gracing the stage alongside Sean Koch, Wandile Mbambeni and Xavier Rudd!
He's also just dropped a brand new single! He joined Danny to chat about all of it!
December Streets are no strangers to the SA music scene and the band are gearing up to release their highly-anticipated new single, GHOSTS, which marks a new chapter in their sonic adventure. ‘It’s becoming tougher and tougher to keep a sense of what I think is good vs. great, but when we recorded Ghosts, I knew we were onto something remarkable’ says Tristan, lead singer.
He joined Danny Painter to chat about it!
To celebrate this moment, Heather Tom, who plays Katie on the long running tv show, joined Danny to talk about what this means to them as a cast and crew.
She also opened up about losing her mom recently and how her Bold and the Beautiful family helped her during that time! She also revealed where she keeps all her Emmy awards!
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The 'Somer' hitmaker joined Danny to talk about the celebrations, his life beyond music and 'dadding' while navigating the biggest year of his career yet! Listen here!
ULTRA South Africa, the continent’s premier electronic dance music festival, recently announced that global superstars Skrillex, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, W&W and Vintage Culture will be headlining the 2024 festival with Major League DJZ and Shimza as support acts. Now, with a month and a half to go before the main event, the festival continues to bring South African fans the best electronic music as the final line-up and stages are announced.
Steve joined Danny to chat about his life, his passions, amapiano and what we can expect from his set at Ultra!
'Met jou klere af' is a sexy Afrikaans track that will definitely be part of your summer playlist!
The man with the 'best voice in the business' has a brand new single, and you need to hear it!
'Hemel se deur' dropped on the 27th October and Tian joined Danny to chat about it!
Breakout in association with X-Ray Touring is very pleased to present the legendary Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), live in South Africa for their 'Greatest Hits' Tour in April 2024.
Although sometimes identified as a cult band, OMD have achieved over a dozen top-20 entries on the Albums Chart, and as many singles in the top-10, assisting them to reach global sales of over 40 million, and establishing them as electronic synth pioneers and one of the world's best-loved pop groups.
Thursday 18 April - Cape Town, Green Point A-Track
Saturday 20 April - Johannesburg, Marks Park, Emmarentia
Tickets on sale 25 October at 9AM from www.breakoutevents.co.za
Andy joined Danny to chat about the music, the legacy and the tour!
Ticketing link: https://breakoutevents.co.za/
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With two massive hits under their belts already, their latest offering 'Happy Days' is one of our 'Break away' songs on the CTM TOP 40!
We chatted to them about the single but also the pressure to perform!
Listen here!
The South African born singer has a brand new single, is working on a lekker tour and told Danny all about it, listen here!
Lliam joined Danny Painter to chat about his latest single, Tweegesig, his EP and the future of his career in music!
Singer-songwriter Haas Lauomo releases his latest pop single 'Meet Again', and he says it’s his best yet. The song draws from his colourful sonic palette and vast musical appreciation. Written and produced by artist-producer Daniel Baron, this is the perfect combination of romance, foot-tapping beats and refreshing melodic ear-worms, topped off with the 31-year-old crooner's unique vocal timbre.
He chats to Danny Painter about the single here!
Loki says that his single, "Nog Een", which he recorded together with Die Heuwels Fantasties, already had its origins in 2018. "I was busy with music for the kykNET series Tydelik Terminaal at the time. The score for this series had a strong electronic feel to it. At the same time, I was busy with the writing and recording of my debut Afrikaans album, that took almost four years to complete. I needed three more songs to complete te album. A 40 second- piece of music for the Tydelik Terminaal soundtrack stuck with me and inspired the chorus and verse of the single “Nog Een.” I just knew that I had to ask Die Heuwels Fantasties if they would be keen to collab on this particular track. It was a perfect fit.
Pierre Greeff from Die Heuwels Fantasties has been working with Loki on various music productions and projects for many years. He says: “Loki can do absolutely everything. He is the real deal. I really like what we did here. “Nog Een” is one of my favourite collabs up to date.”
Currently in studio writing and recording a new FokofPolisiekar album, Francois took a minute to chat to Danny Painter about everything going on, including his brand new single with neon Dreams 'The real thing'.
He is an incredibly talented singer and songwriter currently on season 3 of the wildly popular 'Die Kontrak'. Leo joined Danny in studio and he even performed an acoustic cover!
Listen here!
If you're on social media, you have no doubt seen a 'confession' or two, people from across the country spilling their deepest darkest secrets anonymously. But Who is behind this massively successful brand? What happens when someone confesses to murder? And what's next for this incredible team?
Find out here!
After the success of his debut single 'Don't Forget About Me' which charted nationwide and received high radio rotation on some of the biggest regional radios, Tom Mitchell now releases his sophomore offering 'House Party'. The tempo picks up a notch from the debut, as the balladeer takes us down a more romantic retro-wave-tinged avenue, cementing his undeniable ability to melt hearts.
After releasing a steady stream of lauded singles including global radio hits “Colorado” and “Synchronize”, Milky Chance (Clemens Rebhein and Phillipp Dausch) have finally dropped their highly anticipated fourth studio album Living In A Haze. An album that truly sounds classic upon first listen, Living In A Haze is tightly packed with 12 mini-masterpieces that all can stand on their own.
"We stepped out of our comfort zone to make this album. It was freeing and felt like a new chapter for us. We gave ourselves the space and energy to really dive deep into writing and producing, tried out new things, worked with incredible collaborators like Charlotte Cardin and Fatoumata Diawara, and created, what we think, is a colorful and diverse album," - Milky Chance
The video is made up of images of AMANDALAs late father Jap Coetzers paintings. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, she now divides her time between the evergreen landscapes of Seattle, WA, and the whimsical realm of Joshua Tree, CA. AMANDALA's music possesses a rawness and crystalline sweetness that will leave you yearning for more.
“I believe music is a form of therapy,” says Thapelo. As a member of the LGBQTI community, and a newcomer to the South African music scene, the singer is coming in guns blazing with a beautiful pop / RnB track and the message that ‘Love has no gender’.
Teaming up with the renowned singer and producer, Gino Lee, the two not only put together a powerful composition, but the song, titled ‘Caught Up’, also served as a cathartic process for Thapelo and an anthem for same-sex relationships.
Fresh from his own broken relationship, the songwriter was experiencing a whirlwind of emotions at the time and decided to put pen to paper.
He explains, “I was in a relationship with someone I loved deeply. It was that ‘I’ll do anything for you’ kind of love. I gave everything I had, but got nothing in return. I knew I was fighting a losing battle to a point where I was having sleepless nights.”
Thapelo, knowing the relationship was toxic, finally built up the courage to leave. Through this song, the singer hopes to create awareness that people of the LGBTQI community experience love and durable relationships, same as everyone else.
He says, “I write about my personal experiences, but the music speaks to similar experiences that others can relate to. There are still many people who don’t understand the concept of homosexual relationships, but we also fall in love and enter into committed relationships. We go through the same challenges that heterosexual people do.”
After releasing just seven songs, Will Linley is becoming an artist whose self-confessed “happy sad pop music” captures the whirlwind emotions of Gen Z life, leading to over 40 million streams to date. Now signed to Island Records, the South African singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist ignites further momentum ahead of his forthcoming full-length debut by sharing the new single ‘Tough (The Girl Song)’
He's one of the biggest touring artists in the country at the moment, he's known for his high energy stage shows and upbeat performances. Deon Groot joined Danny on a Zoom to chat about the music, life and who 'Die Een' is about!
He's one of the most popular South African Mcee's, but, he is so much much more than that! PhFat is an artist, a producer, a songwriter and an incredible performer, his talent has lead him to millions of views and streams and now, to Jacaranda fm!
In his 'dark, sexy' cover of the Sugababes 'Too lost in you' we see a different side to this incredible artist, a side that we know you are going to love!
Listen to his chat with Danny Painter here and stream the song everywhere!
The first single off of this much anticipated album features Angie Oeh and it's bound to get your foot tapping at the very least!
The album is exactly what we've come to expect from Peach and the Van Pletzen guys - the unexpected. With collaborations with Kurt Darren, Angie Oeh, Droomsindroom and more, this eclectic work of art is bound to take you on a journey, which is exactly what they wanted!
Danny spoke to Peach about the album, the 'mengels' and his cat!
Listen here!
The 20-year-old made good on the promise of his early self-produced singles, ‘Watch The Stars’, and ‘Caught In A Mix’ – a collection of raw and honest pieces, tackling messages of mental health, growing up, having fun, and getting your heart broken.
Born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa, music called to him at just six-years-old. He spent years self-educating and learning the ropes of the guitar, piano, vocals, and producing his own music.
he spoke to Danny about all of it and you can listen here!
Not only do we have a brand new single, 'Silent and Grey, but we are also lucky to get a full album, “Rhapsody”.
Following the success of his previous albums and numerous chart-topping singles, GRIMEHOUSE is back with his signature bass-heavy sound and fresh new beats. ‘Rhapsody’ is a true reflection of Grimehouse’ growth and evolution over the years, showcasing a mix of his classic sounds and experimental tracks.
The album features collaborations with renowned artists, including Jack Parow, Ameen Harron, Sloani, Pascal & Pearce, New Hero, and Isaac Mutant to name a few. Fans can expect a mix of high-energy tracks and intricate sound design, all while staying true to Grimehouse’s unique style.
“I’m excited to finally release ‘Rhapsody’,” says Grimehouse. “This album is a culmination of years of hard work and experimentation, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some amazing artists in this project, and I’m thrilled with how it’s turned out”.
he joined Danny painter on a zoom to chat about the album and the single and Chat GPT!
The local 'farm girl' tells Danny Painter the story of how she found herself making music in one of the most competitive markets in the world! And, it involves tequila!
Her new single, Miami is an end of summer song that we are going to love!
Listen to them chat about the single, and maybe even a South African visit here!
The air may be crisp and summer may be a few weeks behind us, but Higgo has a song that will bring summer right back to your heart!
Off of his new album, 'Million years' is a love song that you will definitely love! He spoke to Danny about the song, the new addition to the family and how music is his 'side hustle'!
The song is a sultry and captivating slice of contemporary electronic pop, and she joined Danny to chat about the single, a possible album and maybe even a tour!
Listen here!
Danny Painter chats to Baker Grace and Joss Austin!
South African Pop star Joss Austin, recently teamed up with American Singer-songwriter Baker Grace, on the endearing single ‘Missing You’. Jacaranda FM listeners have been loving the single on their station’s airwaves, so Baker and Joss have given Jacaranda FM a special gift: an exclusive acoustic performance of ‘Missing You’.
Joss Austin, who’s had multiple hits across local radio and worked with some of the biggest names in the music business, signed to US label Riveting Music just over a year ago. The label is also home to US singer-songwriter Baker Grace who has been captivating international audiences with her incredible solo releases. It was a no-brainer to bring these 2 incredible voices together on ‘Missing You’ and now fans will get to enjoy the stripped-down version.
As with the initial recording of ‘Missing You’, once-again Joss and Baker connected across the ocean to create this acoustic version with Joss recording from South Africa and Baker from the USA. This is what they both had to say about producing this special version:
“Over the moon that we decided to strip down this song. The essence of where it came from started with guitar and Baker Grace in a room over in the USA and so I’m glad I got to become part of that in this acoustic version. Really amplifies the message of the song that I feel it resonates with so many at some point in their life. Excited to hear what people have to say about it.”
– Joss Austin
“I really love the acoustic version because it gives the lyrics and raw emotion in this song a chance to shine. It also emphasizes how well our voices work together. It is always so great connecting with Joss and working together miles apart, although challenging with time differences. I recorded it in my home studio in New Jersey and the video was recorded on an iPhone in my bedroom. Amazing what you can do with just one phone and one light these days!”
– Baker Grace Watch here!
Danny Painter is all about love and human connection. Her positivity and friendliness will have you feeling like you're one of her best friends - which you will be! Boasting the highest listener interaction on Jacaranda FM, Danny spends her weeknight evenings playing love songs, speaking to amazing humans and hanging out with you! She also gets to play some great music every Saturday on the CTM Top 40!
In her podcasts you will laugh, you will dance and you will meet your favourite artists!
Kahn Morbee is the lead singer of the acclaimed South African Band, The Parlotones. He's also a dad and has just moved across the world. Whole he's been finding his feet in another country with his family, he's been writing new music in his home studio! He joined Danny to catch up and talk about his new album, 'A World at Suicide'.
You can listen to Danny every Monday to Thursday at 19h00 and Saturdays at 10am, only on Jacaranda fm! Video interview with Kahn Morbee
We’re excited to have just launched Season 4 of our very popular personal finance podcast, The Money Podcast, on our podcast platform JacPod.
In Season 3, self-made entrepreneurs and wealth creators Dawie Bester and Justin Harrison tackled controversial money issues. What's Season 4 all about and what were Season 3's most popular tips? Danny Painter chats to Justin Harrison to find out.
Danny Painter chats to Converse SA's Lee Anne Mckenzie, brand and marketing manager, about its initiative, 'Create Next', which is aimed at helping those studying to pay off their student debt.
All of the links you need are in the article on Jacaranda FM, click 'Love songs with Danny Painter'.
Danny Painter and Izelle Hoffman have been bringing you love, kindness and wellness all year long and this week they say goodbye to 2021!
They are talking Christmas stress, fatigue, feeling overwhelmed and rewarding yourself with Izelle's famous biscuits!
With a new single, a new life in a new country and the promise of new music, Connell Cruise has a lot to celebrate this December, but, how and where will he be celebrating?
On their podcast this week, Danny Painter and Izelle Hoffman are looking at the last month of the year and how much we. need to decide to make it a good one!
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A new podcast series that maps not only the practical aspects of psychiatry, but also its purpose and shares a broader view on the service and outcomes that the discipline provides to society. The podcast series Beyond Madness, hosted by founder and editor in chief of South African Psychiatry Professor Christopher Paul Szabo, intends to share the narrative of the discipline and in the process demystify both psychiatry and the plight of those afflicted with mental illness.
“The idea of a podcast came as a natural extension of the work related to South African Psychiatry, which provides a platform for content that is not only for the discipline of psychiatry but importantly about the discipline,” says Professor Szabo. “The written word is one thing, the spoken word another. Moreover, the interactive nature of the podcast medium allows for the emergence of thoughts and ideas beyond a published piece.” He hopes that the podcasts will reach clinical professionals as well as resonate with the general public.
“If patient care is at the centre of our efforts, then information impacting on such care should be accessible. Patients have families, friends, colleagues – all of whom are impacted by patient well-being. In this sense, patients impact communities and society at large,” Professor Szabo adds. And October is Mental Health awareness month.
Professor Szabo selected the title of the podcast series carefully. It is intentionally slightly provocative but at the same time intended to highlight that there is a narrative to mental illness, and it is a layered story.
Izelle Hoffman joins Danny Painter every Wednesday to chat about all things health and wellness!
This week they talk about feeling down, eating pudding and what the next few weeks hold!
The aim of the new kykNET campaign, #YouThinkYouKnowMe, is to put the spotlight on the way some people on social media treat celebrities and to try to create a healthier social media environment where viewers can share their opinion, without being nasty.
Izelle Hoffman is a lifestyle chef and cookbook author who is focused on wellness and mindful living.
She is the perfect person to ask about the food, stress relationship and if the things we eat can help lower our cortisol levels!
We know that good sleep, movement and sunlight can all help fight stress and exhaustion, but food surely plays a part? Right? Right!
According to Izelle you can eat yourself well! Listen here:
Mr South Africa top eight finalist, Danny Doman, talks about having a positive body image and the opening of his own dance studio at the age of 20.
His recent journey to win a body positivity competition called, ‘Unseen International’, is where he got to share some of his personal experiences.
“At the end of the day for me, it's all about sharing my story and motivating the younger generation to be who they are,” Danny Doman says.
In this podcast recorded via Zoom - Danny Painter spoke to these incredible artists about the hit single 'Telephone Love', but also about lockdown, love and what it's like working on zoom!
Laugher is the best medicine, and we haven't had much of it over the last few months!
But, that is all about to change! I spoke to Dillan Oliphant about a comedy festival happening this weekend!
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Every Wednesday, Danny Painter and Izelle Hoffman hang out and talk all things health and wellness!
Today, being world heart day and this week, being world coffee day, they had a lot to chat about!
If you love coffee, this one is for you!
Danny Painter spoke to Lyndsey Petro from Innovation Edge about their new project that aims to change the narrative of fatherhood in South Africa.
City-Zen is a community project registered as a Non-Profit Organisation, with the aim of creating cleaner, greener, and safer cities.
Dan started out cleaning the Rivonia section of the Sandspruit River, spending 10 years cutting back growth and bush along the river banks to create the pristine environment it is today, which is now home to fish, ducks, walking and bike trails and is secured with cameras. During this time, Najen was actively working in the community tackling crime and looking for alternate ways to reduce crime through the creation of jobs for the unemployed and homeless.
I spoke to Najen Naidoo about the project, listen here:
“For the first time the girls were able to participate in sports when they received bras from us."
Bras are an essential part of a woman’s wardrobe and wearing a bra offers the following benefits:
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Support to breasts and shoulders.
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It helps improve posture.
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It offers comfort.
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It prevents sagging.
Wearing a bra can also boost confidence. Sadly, many girls who are living in poverty can’t afford to buy bras.
To alleviate the problem, the ‘Raise The Bra’ initiative, spearheaded by Plastic Surgeon Dr Deon Weyers, has been established.
Do you want to know more about how to get into the property business, or your rights as a property owner? Then tune into Danny Painter’s show as she chats to property mogul Jessica Hofmeyr.
Danny and Izelle are talking about being sun smart and sun safe this spring and summer!
It's the first day of Spring!
A new season, new beginnings, and the opportunity to live your most mindful life!
With late night dinners under the stars, weekends in the sunshine, and all the salads and light dishes your heart desires, Summer is looking like an opportunity to live well and more mindfully, something that Izelle Hoffman does every day!
Whether he's in the news for who he's dating, a new project or for his philanthropy, he's always in the news!
As one of the wealthiest men in the country, Quinton is exactly that - he's not rich, he's wealthy, in both money and life. A disciplined, driven, and ambitious human, Quinton embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. But, what does that mean, can we embody at least some of it?
Danny Painter Spoke to dermatologist, Dr Tarryn Jacobs about the skin condition made famous by the Kardashians!
What is it, how does it affect you and how do you treat it?
Every Wednesday, Danny Painter and Izelle Hoffman get together to chat wellness, love and food!
This week they are turning pain into power!
Taking his music back, Jazzy has re-released his iconic 'Lady Sou' track, remixed and re-worked for 2021!
He tells Danny why, and what's coming next!
Every Wednesday, Danny and Izelle hang out and talk about all things wellness, mindfulness and making your world a better place!
With all the DNA testing going on, is it worth it to know what's in yours? Will it aid you I sleep, recovery, work and nutrition or, is it just a fad?
Rylin Jansen, is a medical scientist who specialises in DNA and genetics, according to him, there are pros and cons to nothing, but the pro's can definitely be beneficial to your life!
I dont! I dint even know the difference between an 'oops' and a 'hospital burn'! Luckily, Danielle De Villiers is here to help me, and you!
She is a STEM researcher currently looking at synthetic skin for burn victims, and she is well versed in all things burns!
Listen to this!
Award winning editor, Zehlyaz Tomov joined me on a Zoom to chat about the ins and outs of creating award winning television show, and just what goes into the bingeworthy things we consume!
If you are considering creating a show, writing a movie or even just a YouTube series - this is the podcast for you!
every Wednesday, Danny Painter and Izelle Hoffman share the knowledge they've gained over the years in regards to living well, living mindfully and feeling the best you can!
Covering topics that encompass mind, body and soul, these tow wellness warriors are talking about protein this week!
How much? What kind? And there's obviously a great recipe from Izelle'f 'Mindful eating' Cookbook!
Danny and Izelle have rebranded their popular #MinfulLivingTuesday into #WellnessWednesday! Join them for this first episode, and even try out Izelle's yummy recipe!
Kiesha may be new on the scene but she is already turning heads.
Her debut single, ‘Airplane Mode’, released on 21 May 2021, is a pop ballad with R&B influences. It is wishful, honest, and speaks to issues around relationships in the digital age - platonic and romantic.
She says: “Who needs healthy communication, when you can put the world on Airplane Mode?”
‘Airplane Mode’ is a commentary on her personal experiences with relationships and developing those relationships in the twenty-first century.
Joan Armatrading’s long-anticipated new album Consequences was officially released on Friday, 18 June.
about this album as I did when Love And Affection came out. Butterflies!", says Armatrading.
Consequences ably illustrates the fact that Joan Armatrading never likes to repeat herself. Her 22nd studio album is a very different follow up to 2018's UK's Top 30 hit album Not Too Far Away.
She chats to Danny Painter about the album and the process behind it here!
Robert dos Santos is an international award-winning film and television commercials director based out of Cape Town and Johannesburg.
This once upon a time lawyer has thrown his suit aside and plunged headfirst into the world of directing with explosive results.
Robert released a short film, A MOMENT, which stars SA-born, Hollywood-based actor Sean Cameron Michael, as well as Jonathan Boynton-Lee. The film has been picked up by three international film sites.
Movie-blogger.com, Film Shortage, and Think Shorts, and earlier this month, Robert received the news that the film was accepted into the Los Angeles Film Awards.
The film was shot in one long continuous take. It is short, measuring about 90 seconds, however, there are no cuts or edits between the footage. Using a Bolt, Robert is one of only a handful of directors who have had access to this incredible piece of tech.
He chats to me about the film, but also about changing his life path at 30, proving that you don't ever need to have it all together!
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Every Tuesday, Izelle Hoffman joins Danny Painter to share some mindful living tips!
Danny and Izelle are at a loss this week, getting onto an early morning Zoom, after a night of chaos and destruction, they aren't feeling too positive.
But, the show must go on and nothing is going to change the world more than love and positivity can! So, after a long conversation thy decided to take it back to basics, focus on the smallest things, the things that we can control. Things like your health, mind and happiness!
Every Tuesday Danny Painter hangs out with lifestyle chef, Izelle Hoffman to talk about mindful eating, living and thinking!
This week, its all about keeping warm and keeping those germs away!
Izelle is all about ingredients that pack a punch, and none pack more of an anti inflammatory, ant-viral, anti-fungal and warming punch than ginger! Your Ouma and Gogo were not wrong about that ginger beer or the hot ginger tea!
With a calming effect on digestion, a soothing effect on sore throats and all of the other benefits, it seems only fitting that tis week Izelle is celebrating this root with an award winning recipe from her cookbook, Mindful Eating!
Nicole Austin is a pharmacist specialising in strategic communications. Founder of a communications agency, Nicole is also a TV presenter, 'Survivor SA' runner-up, and a previous Mrs South Africa.
No stranger to the concept of 'Brave', Nicole has a passion for climbing mountains, and takes people with her on transformational journeys into the wild to help them realise their potential.
Nicole is an ambassador for Rare Diseases SA, and also sits on their executive board. She has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, Mont Blanc in the Alps, and 14 local peaks, to raise funds and awareness for children with dread diseases.
Alongside News24 and Adock Ingram, she is judging an incredible initiative that celebrates humans doing the most in their communities! South Africans rallied together to celebrate our medical heroes who have made our safety their priority during this pandemic and beyond.
In the last year, we’ve seen the unwavering bravery and strength displayed by our healthcare workers and pharmacists during the pandemic. Joining News24 and Adcock Ingram OTC in showing our gratitude and thanking our pharmacy frontline heroes by nominating your local pharmacist, pharmacy assistants, or pharmacy who have gone the extra mile for all their customers.
Listen to the chat with Nicole here:
Aaaaaand... we are back in level 4. Almost full circle in almost one year!
This means we are back to where we started, baking banana bread and cleaning out the cupboards, right?
Wrong! This means we have another opportunity to get the foundation right! And this time, Izelle is starting us off with breakfast! Her kind of breakfast, of course! Oats, two ways from her 'Mindful Eating' cookbook!
Danny Painter and Izelle Hoffman are talking about brain chemicals in today's #MindfulLivingTuesday!
Every week, they hang out on a Zoom call and talk about health, wellness, and self love.
Izelle is an award-winning lifestyle chef who lives and eats mindfully in every single way! After growing up with hip dysplasia and going through many, many surgeries, Izelle took her health into her own hands, and started eating the way her body needed! She then took everything she learned and turned it into both a cookbook and a lifestyle to help other people!
This week, Danny and Izelle are talking about hacking your brain and eating to make yourself happy, but does it work? And what can we do? Well, Izelle has a recipe!
With so much conflicting information out there about training and nutrition, how do we know which one is the right one?
Well, it's really specific to you as a human, your physiology, and the way your body responds to training but, Danny and Izelle have been lifting weights for years and as you can see, have two completely different body types and hold weight differently. However, the one thing that remains true with both of them is that the cleaner the eating, the leaner the muscle.
Danny is currently focussing more on nutrition and less on training, whereas Izelle is focussed holistically on her journey. But, what works? What has worked for them in the past and what could work for you?
With the cold front here, we are reaching for the treats and the comfort food - but how can we comfort eat while honouring our bodies?
Danny and Izelle are talking about cravings, pain, and comfort in this winter. COVID-19 fatigue and isolation are getting us down and now the weather has turned, we need something warming - a hug in a mug!
That hug is coming in the form of Izelle's Rosa tomato soup!
At the age of eight, this powerhouse had her goal clearly defined and by 11, she was playlisted on radio with her band!
Now, Mila Smith is releasing her own music on her own terms, unapologetically herself and ready to take over the world!
After massive success with her band, the Skyscrapers, and their hit single 'Just Kids', Mila has signed to an international record label and has dropped her brand new solo project, 'Liars and Fakes', along with a very cool music video!
I spoke to her about her rise, her career to date, and the plans for the future, and all I can say is, world, watch out, because Mila is coming for everything!
If you're even close to my age group, you will hear her voice and be transported right back to the days of freedom, friends and Thrashers skate park in Pretoria.
The former front woman of Henry Ate has had her share of massive success both locally and internationally, with songs like 'Just' and 'Hey Mister' you know her voice, the sound of a lifetime we left behind.
But, Karma is back. After an 8 year break she has just dropped a new single called 'Hold me' that is exactly everything we needed after such a log break! It's everything we remember and so much more. It will grab you by the heartstrings and pull you right back into her incredible voice, and if you watch the video - even better!
2020 kicked off with a bang for the local band with the exclusive Global Citizen #TogetherAtHome campaign, the release of their stellar radio hits, ‘Haters’ and ‘Last Forever’, gaining traction across the globe on notable Spotify playlists, and climbing the charts on major radio stations across the country. This year, the band look to keep their foot on the pedal with the release of their much anticipated next single titled, ‘22’ , an upbeat summer anthem already finding its place on charts at home with nostalgia-riddled lyrics which throws back to their early days - living and touring in their adolescence.
‘When writing this song I wanted to channel a feel-good energy of our journey so far as a band and as individuals, which also relates closely enough to the memories we all experienced in our early twenties. A care-free, adventurous and invincible time of life,’ says frontman Tristan Coetzee.
The new single speaks to the trials of growing up and getting tied up in the laborious realities of adulthood, often losing touch with our younger selves. This is rounded up with a call to shed that pressure and go back to the care-free living we know and want.
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This week, Danny and Izelle are shifting perspective and embracing change, because everything happens for a reason! Normally, these two Mindfulness Warriors meet on a Tuesday to talk about all things health and wellness, but Danny had a rough Tuesday and after a power outage they decided to look at the silver lining instead of being sad about missing a show!
And, Wellness Wednesday was born - for this week! Using the lessons learned yesterday by the duo, they unpack how framing your reactions to obstacles differently can affect the outcome of the situation! You get to choose, always. if it's going to be positive or negative. You always have the power.
Julanie J is an award-winning, powerhouse singer/songwriter from Cape Town who is playlist across the country.
She's also a woman in love with the man of her dreams! In her latest single, 'Arm', she honours her marriage and relationship to music producer JP Chetty.
I spoke to her over a Zoom about her life in the last year, the video, the man of her dreams, and how all good relationships take work!
It's not just about what you put on your skin, it's what you consume! Food, blue light, water, alcohol - all have an effect on how you look!
This week Danny and Izelle are talking healthy skin!
We all have fears, some of them worse than others, but are yours holding you back?
This week in their mindful living podcast, Danny Painter and Izelle Hoffman talk about fear, overcoming it, and never allowing it to limit you and your capabilities!
Every week, Izelle joins Danny on a Zoom to chat about living mindfully and eating great food with amazing humans - this week is no different!
Only, this time, it's healthy and will make both you and your body happy! Every Tuesday, Izelle Hoffman joins us on Zoom to chat about all things Mindful Living; the eating, the cooking, the drinking, the watching, and the thinking. This week she's taking us back to a childhood favourite!
With the weather turning, the crisp in the air is reminding me of winter Sunday mornings when I would creep out of bed while my parents slept, make some breakfast, and binge watch 'Barney' and 'Farthing Woods' until they emerged!
Obviously, I couldn't make a bang up breakfast, so it was trusty old chocolate covered rice pops - you know the ones!
This week we are making the 'Izelle Hoffman approved' ones!
After a small break, Brent Lindeque is back with more Good Things!
This week we speak about animals, mental health, helping our neighbours and more animals!
But we need to start with our family in Cape Town and how we can help them, listen here:
He's one of the most prolific producers and Dj's of the time, soaring high and playing at some of the biggest festivals the world over, and then, lockdown happened. The Greek / Zambian artist has long been a favourite on Jacaranda Fm, and nothing seems to be changing!
With his latest offering 'Lost' in he colabs with the incredible Adekunle Gold in a thought provoking, sad but uplifting song! Having recently signed to Ultra records, EL Mukuka is set to take over the word - as soon as he can, and we are ready!
In a recent article I read from the Harvard Review, they talk about the 'power' of small wins.
The Power of small wins - that made me think long and hard about the use of the word 'power' in that context and, I have to admit that small wins, are indeed powerful.
From the 1kg scale victory to the making of the bed, the small wins are the ones that hold the most power over whether the good habits are formed or the not-so-good ones remain, and I think we should be celebrating them! You should be celebrating you much, much more!
This week on #MindfulLivingTuesday Danny and Izelle speak about karma and purposeful living!
With a brand new single, this proudly South African rock band are ready for the rest of 2021!
Bonfire Buffalo hail from the heartlands of S.A, this female fronted rock band consists of Ivy Ann van Rooyen on vocals, Ewoud van Rooyen on guitar and Carl Dedekind on bass. Mike Wright of Zebra & Giraffe fame, on drums.
The band’s eclectic mix of songs are fresh and familiar at the same time, with absolutely addictive melodies! Their new single 'Remember Me' is possibly the most beautiful song you'll hear in 2021!
With winter fast approaching and a 'third wave' top of everyone's mind, Izelle Hoffman may just have something to keep you healthy! She's our lifestyle chef, mindful eating guide, and good friend. She joins us every Tuesday to chat about all things food, life, and everything in between, to make sure we are the healthiest versions of ourselves!
This week, with the chill in the air and the craving for hearty, warm meals building - Izelle chats to Danny all about garlic, its healing properties, and she shares one of her Mindful Eating recipes to beat the winter germ blues!
Sarah Robyn Farrell is many things – a musician, an eco-communicator, a writer, and an activist. Her debut single, ‘Love in our Hearts’, certainly aims to heal the world from its many issues in the most simple and honest way.
Armed with a ukulele and a strong will to use her voice for good, Sarah explains the motivation behind this, her first single:
"Love in our hearts’ is about recognising our shared humanity in a time of increasing social tension and ecological decay,” says Sarah. “It speaks to the fact that most people have a lot to unlearn, while still having the ability to love, and to change. It also speaks to the fact that ‘love’ as we currently understand it, may need to be redefined to include aspects and ideas that can lead to real positive change. This kind of revolutionary love could help us save ourselves and restore our home planet.”
The hall is decorated with bright streamers. Pop music fills the room, beckoning people to dance. Young students adorned in custom-made gowns take the hand of their well-dressed dates. In South Africa, a matric dance is the first time many pupils are made to feel special. But not all can afford the occasion. This was apparent to design duo Fagin Hardine and Adri Andrews of Paarl. Wanting to provide for the youth of their community, they decided to honour the final-year students in style.
Hardine and Andrews founded their clothing brand, Ke’lab, in 2017. After noticing a number of matriculants were unable to purchase their own outfits, the small business joined forces with The Giving Hand to establish The Matric Drive. “By designing for these students, we’re able to create beautiful and long-lasting memories,” Hardine says. Sketching, stitching, and hemming away, the team gifted garments to hard-working matriculants. “It’s more than just a gown,” Andrews says. “It’s a celebration of academic achievement.”
His latest single with Craig Lucas is all about embracing your 'Wierdo', being okay with not fitting in and just being 100% you!
Saskia Tihana is the Founder and Creative Director of The Boldest, a creative agency based in Los Angeles that is focused on equipping future focused leaders.
She moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and has spent the last six years building her brand in the USA. She is an entrepreneur, humanitarian, producer and a quadruple threat (musician, actress, dancer and writer), and was awarded a scholarship to study film in the US, before focusing on her business and music careers. The Boldest owns, manages and markets multiple brands all focused on helping people become their best selves. These brands include business focused on the sale of physical products and services, as well as personal brands such as artists and athletes.
This week on our 'Mindful Living' segment - Danny and Izelle chat about sleep, and how you need to be getting enough of it!
Ayushi was born in India but spent her childhood in Nigeria and moved to South Africa with her family at the age of 13. After growing up near the East Rand of Johannesburg, she moved to LA, and the rest, is history!
The year 2020 saw Ayushi making her American television debut, as the alien character “PEL” on CBS’s TV series – ‘STAR TREK : PICARD’, alongside Sir Patrick Stewart and Allison Pill. Chhabra's role in the first season of the show was a major departure from previous work and required her to go through hours of intense hair and make-up to transform her into the character of a pregnant Romulan (alien).
Every Monday - Danny and Brent Lindeque get together to share some of the best stories from his "Good Things Guy'!
This week, you will smile! Listen here:
Due to an overwhelming response, Converse has doubled their pledge from R1-million and declared a R2-million pledge to the #KickTheDebt campaign.
The focus of the #KickTheDebt campaign is to try and alleviate even a small portion of the result of generational economic depression. Converse recognises and understands the need to back the South African youth and the campaign aims to make a difference as education is prohibitively expensive, and as a result, student debt is incredibly high. The issue of student debt is a prominent issue South African youths face, with an increasing need for the issue to be erased.
I got to speak to Bradley Knowles, Group Marketing Manager at Converse all about the campaign! Listen here:
Due to an overwhelming response, Converse has doubled their pledge from R1-million and declared a R2-million pledge to the #KickTheDebt campaign. Converse acknowledges the need for assistance for students across South Africa and has decided to extend and increase the campaign and its pledge to give more students a chance to kick their debt. The campaign has been extended for another two weeks and will end on the 14th March 2021.
I got to speak to Fix Moeti, Converse brand ambassador, all about the campaign! Listen here:
With research showing there is a definitive mind/gut connection, it's time to take your mental and physical heath into your own hands! The saying, 'You are what you eat', has never rang more true, and this week Izelle Hoffman joins Danny Painter to chat about the mind-gut connection as Danny starts a wellness journey to help her anxiety!
With movement, meditation, and mindful eating, Danny aims to become a better and healthier - both mentally and physically, human! And, if you know Izelle Hoffman, you know she is right by her side every step of the way! From moving our bodies to what we put into them, Izelle has something for everyone!
Brent Lindeque is the Good Things Guy and every week he shares some Good Things with Danny Painter as well as on his incredible podcast and news site! He's expanded his Good Things portfolio by starting a 'Wake Up South Africa' Clubhouse!
Every morning, we wake up with positivity and love and a sense of community! Brent also publishes great, feel good articles!
This week - we chat about these great stories!
This week on 'Jaca Love Songs', we are learning to grow something that will cleanse our bodies and calm our minds! Each Tuesday, Izelle Hoffman joins Danny on her show to chat about Mindful Cooking, Mindful Eating, and Mindful Living! This week we are getting into the garden!
Parsley is one of the easiest herbs to grow, it's jam packed with goodness and helps cleanse your blood! Danny's Nan always had at least ten plants growing in her garden and this week, Izelle is talking about the goodness within!
Brittany Bull’s squad may look like any other high-school girl gang, but they’re so much more than that. The teenagers are part of the team behind the launch of South Africa’s first privately-owned satellite to make it into space.
This week on the mindful living segment, Danny and Izelle talk seriously about heart health and how we can eat to look after our hearts!
Izelle Hoffman is a lifestyle chef, cookbook author, and mindful eating champion, she joins Danny on a podcast this week to chat about heart health and a flapjack recipe that will fit into your mindful eating journey!
Terence Mentor has a confession. He used to be jealous of the bond that his two-year-old shared with his wife. When Mentor made the admission on social media, his fears resonated with other parents.“People are full of advice for first-time moms,” he says. “But there’s little out there on how to be a good dad.” Mentor decided to create an honest handbook for fathers like him. The result is AfroDaddy, his online meeting place to share the challenges and triumphs of fatherhood.
Mentor draws from his experience of fostering 14 children with his wife, Julie. In the past four years, they opened their home and hearts to give children from welfare agencies the care they deserve. Mentor is now a full-time dad to Liam and Eli.
It's almost Valentine's day, in a pandemic! What could we possibly to do make the day special for ourselves and out loved one?
Izelle has you covered!
Is there anything Bala Gangiah can’t do? At 57 years old, he’s opened his own restaurant, run more than 20 marathons and published three books. But when doctors discovered a cancerous cyst on his kidney, the diagnosis threw Gangiah off course. Within a month, he was forced to have the organ removed. When the shock subsided, Gangiah’s tenacity kicked into overdrive. “Your mind can only be focused on one thing at a time,” he says. So Gangiah embarked on a spectacular challenge to redirect his attention.
Having already climbed to Everest base camp, Kilimanjaro was next on his list. Neither doctors nor his family approved of his ambitions. But Gangiah had made up his mind. Immediately after surgery, he walked up and down the hospital corridors to start training. “My body may have been weak but my mind was a thousand times stronger,” Gangiah says. Exercise, yoga, and a healthy diet boosted his recovery. On 17 December 2018, Gangiah took his first steps up the perilous trail of Africa’s highest mountain.
Singer and songwriter Marichelle joins Danny to chat about her latest single - You and Me!
She also chats about writing and recording and working with Jazzy D!
We've all heard the saying, 'it takes 21 days to create a new habit or break an old one', right? Well, it may be wrong! It may take far longer than just 21 days and require a little more work on your part, but the result will be worth it!
Jason Bernic is a certified life and business coach, with a successful coaching practice in Johannesburg, he also joins us occasionally to share some of his wisdom to help us be better humans, and this week is no different!
Nasrene is a local singer songwriter who's exploded onto the local scene mid lockdown, reminding us all that 'the bad times don't last'Her single, 'Parties in the Park', is a message to all of us having a hard time in various stages of lockdown, reminding us that we will one day have parties in the park and that all is not as dark and gloomy as it may seem!
Nasrene teamed up with Dutch songwriter and producer David Westmeijer to write “this 'summer song', which caught the attention of BMG Rights Management (Benelux) BV, who signed the track for distribution and marketing in conjunction with David Gresham Records.
“Parties in the Park” is a feel-good song that makes you want to dance and sing along. “It's about making the best out of a tough situation. Life changed for everyone so suddenly and we wanted to create something that would make us feel happy and hopeful again”, says Nasrene.
Katlie Mokhoabane had no escape. Growing up in an impoverished and abusive household, there was nowhere for him to run when the violence erupted.But the one thing he did have was a ballpoint pen.
Drawing strength from the arbitrary item, Mokhoabane is transforming his past traumas into powerful works of art. After losing his mother at the age of six, Mokhoabane’s life was thrown into disarray. Once cheerful childhood memories became stained by abuse from his new step mother.
Turning to his creativity in times of great hardship, he started teaching himself how to draw. “I would wake up and say, ‘I hate the situation I am in, but stand up and go get your pen’,” Mokhoabane says. Without the funds to afford professional training after high school, he was rejected from art galleries and struggled to establish himself in the industry. Yet he remained resolute. Honing his skills in his free time and sharing his work on social media, Mokhoabane’s work soon began to receive the recognition it deserved.
Every Tuesday on 'Love Songs with Danny Painter', lifestyle chef and cookbook author Izelle Hoffman joins Danny for a segment on 'mindful living'.They talk food, TV, body, mind, and more food!
Each week, Izelle brings a recipe from her 'Mindful Eating' cookbook, which she shares with us, explaining why the ingredients in her recipe can help us heal and get super healthy, no matter what our starting point! With Izelle Hoffman, you can have your cake and it, mindfully!
Joshua Rubin is no idle spectator. He’s a documentary photographer and videographer who immerses himself in the details of other people’s lives.Compelled by the stories that each of us carry and the desire to amplify them, Rubin spends hours driving around Cape Town searching for willing conversationalists. Focusing on marginalised communities, he peels back layers of stigma to reveal the truth.
“My obligation as a photographer is to take a story that hasn’t been heard and bring it into the public,” Rubin says. His revealing work zooms in on disadvantaged neighbourhoods, like those of the Cape Flats. These suburbs are stigmatised as violent and gang-ridden. Rubin’s subjects receive nothing but averted eyes from most, but he is determined to rouse his audience into recognising their humanity and dignity. He’s made personal connections with gang leaders and those who live on the streets – and it’s not just because he’s curious. The filmmaker has real struggles in common with rejected members of society. “I’ve had very big drug problems in my past and I didn’t finish school,” Rubin says.He builds relationships with anyone who’ll speak to him, and is granted a rare gift because of it: trust. Through empathetic and compassionate conversation, the 24-year-old is invited into a world that few see. “I believe that it is my job to create positive change,” Rubin says. His short films have showcased a self-taught builder who transformed his shack into a palatial home, driving lessons with his housekeeper, and the unnervingly empty streets of Cape Town in the first few weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown. Rubin uplifts his subjects as well as his viewers through his films. Shining a light on those around him, he shifts perspectives.
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With January winding down, some of that motivation we had at the beginning of the year may be winding down along with it!Cue Izelle Hoffman! Our Mindfulness Maven! Our Lifestyle Chef! Our Mind, body, and spirit coach! She is back and she is going to help us all live more mindfully in 2021! Starting with our health!
She joined me on a Zoom to talk about the one thing you can do in the first few weeks of 2021 to ensure you hit the goals you have set for yourself! And, if you haven't set any goals, this podcast will inspire to you start!
Based in the UK by way of Durban, Julia Church grew up enamoured by the sounds of trailblazers Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon and Nora Jones.Based in the UK by way of Durban, Julia Church grew up enamoured by the sounds of trailblazers Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon and Nora Jones. Thanks to several features on dance tracks amassing over 50 million streams; most notably Tez Cadey’s “Walls” and Mozambo & Basic Tape’s “Bright Side”, Church began to garner recognition early on, before heading to university.
At eighteen Julia decided to further herself artistically, moving to the UK to study music production at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) learning the creative skills that have led to her unmistakable sound, one that draws ties to her childhood idols.
Producing and writing all of her own music, is a key part of her sound that’s won her fans across the globe, yet she finds herself having to make the distinction that she IS her own producer, a question rarely thrown at male artists.
“Maybe it's just a reflection on me and my past experiences in male-dominant sessions but I feel like I am more reserved when I write with a group of guys as if my ideas aren’t as worthy and I’m just there to sing, even though writing is where my love really lies.”, says Julia, ‘’Writing is the ultimate form of catharsis for me.”
Brent Lindeque and Danny spent all of last year sharing only the 'goodest' news stories from our beautiful country! This year, it gets bigger, better, and 'gooder'!
And this year is kicking off, officially, this week with Brent and Danny jumping onto a Zoom to reunite and highlight all the best news stores so far in 2021!
L.U.C.C.A. recognises that each child is an individual. They aim to create a safe, caring and respectful multicultural environment for all their learners with challenges. Their objective is to foster a desire to learn, to boost self-confidence and to nurture the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of each child that can best develop the skills and character necessary, to enhance themselves and their communities, achieving success for the future.
Founded by a mother of a special needs child, L.U.C.C.A. Support & Care Centre opened its doors in May 2014. The exposure to numerous centres and facilities over the years, trying to find the “right” place for her son, Lucca, has been challenging. They have encountered so many wonderful people over this time, who have had a huge impact on Lucca’s progress but as his mother, she felt that there was always that “something” missing. Alison spent many years doing research on various approaches, learning methods, therapy interventions and communication methods available for special needs children.
This week our life and business coach Jason Bernic has brought a fellow coach, Beth Schneiter, to help us, specifically to fix burnout! Beth Schneiter, owner of Wildflower Transformation Coaching, specialises in working with women who are at risk of stress and burnout by focusing on limiting beliefs and emotions.
She is a transformational coach and speaker with a history of working in banking and finance at one of the largest global trading companies. She is also mom to her daughter Chloe, so you could say she knows a thing or two about stress and burnout. It is Beth's mission to help women let go of who they think they should be, reconnect with themselves, and transform burnout.
She is young, she is driven, she is a powerhouse of talent, grit, and love, and she is changing the world, one day at a time! Born in Johannesburg and based in L.A, this young woman is making waves in the international acting scene, in projects like 'Death Race - Inferno' and the BBC comedy, 'Beaver Falls'.
But, that is the least cool thing about her, and admittedly that's pretty cool. Roxane is an accomplished actress, yes, and with some great projects lined up for 2021, she is bound to become a household name. I, however, wanted chat to her about the other things she's busy with that are set to impact the world!
It's the most wonderful time of the year... even in lockdown! And this week Izelle Hoffman is helping us get ready for our Christmas feasts - Mindfully!
Her love language is food, she cooks and shares and loves a big, busy, loud table of kids and grown ups and crackers! If that sounds like your dream Christmas lunch or dinner, then this show-stopping recipe is for you!
Imagine having an app that was a one-stop shop for you and your dog or cat? From staying on top of their vaccinations and having their medical history on hand to keeping abreast of food and health trends, being able to shop online and have a video consultation with a vet, we know you want to manage your furry family’s well-being as well as you manage your human family.
Well, thanks to two South African entrepreneurs, Kyne Lupini and Shannon Sweetman, we have one! TAME is a revolutionary pet management system, easily accessed via a lifestyle-focused app.
This year has been tough on all of us, but for some of our furry friends its been the best year ever, having mom and dad home more often and spending more time with them! But, with December holidays around the corner, that all may change! Dr Marika Wium of St. Francis Animal hospital in Brakpan, joined me on a Zoom to help us all be better pet parents this December!
Whether we are apart, travelling together or staying home, there are some great tips and tricks, as well as some very big warnings straight from our vet herself!
I got to speak to one half of this dynamic duo abut the past, the future, and the music! This Kimberly-based Afrikaans duo of Thys Beukes and Eugene Prinsloo need no introduction, they have already cemented themselves on the local music scene with 'Jy's Beautiful' and 'Dis n Manneding'.
But, they're back with new singles, new adventures, and a whole new outlook on the industry!
It's our second last week together for 2020 and this week Izelle Hoffman is getting us ready for the Christmas holidays! This week we are making her award-winning festive biscuits! But, we are also moving our bodies this week to lift our spirits!
He's a 'JacPodder', a writer, the actual 'Good Things Guy' and our very good friend! Brent Lindeque joins us every week to share some of the best stories from his 'Good Things Guy' website, humans being lekker, his take on the COVID-19 narrative, and the best animal stories you all find on the internet!
This week we go from super spreader events to David Beckham in one good-things-filled podcast! But, Brent is also asking us to do some Good this December with his kindness advent calendar!
“People don’t realise that being able to do everyday things is a privilege,” Portia Mavhungu says.
While the loss of her mobility was only temporary, her mental health took a turn for the worst. Mavhungu understood that many endure this struggle for a lifetime. So she decided to redesign the wheelchair. During her recovery, Mavhungu started to think up ways to make the bathroom more accessible for people with disabilities. “Toilets are a part of our everyday lives and everyone should be safe, comfortable and happy using one,” she says. Her ideas soon materialised into the Para-Tube, a retrofitted wheelchair seat with an adjustable opening and built-in biodegradable bags that functions as a toilet.
December holidays are known as 'the silly season' in animal welfare. It's a time where we go away, drink a little too much and maybe forget about our furkids.
Which means its the busiest time of the year for organisations like Border Collie Rescue.
In a year like the one we've just had, with lockdowns and economic struggles, this Christmas we really need to do whatever we can to help our favourite animal shelters. Whether that is volunteering your time or doing a quick EFT, animal welfares, shelters and foster homes alike will be grateful for any and all the help they can get!
While the rest of us were baking banana bread and avoiding pants, Talia Smith was nominated for no less than 10 awards! From the Student Academy Awards to the Baftas and everything else in between, Smith's film 'Umama' has taken 2020 by storm, even in a global pandemic, telling a story that most of us are all too familiar with.
Growing up in South Africa, Smith speaks fondly of her second mom - Susan - and the sacrifices she made to help the Smith family. A story we are all part of. Smith had Susan, I had Fina. A powerhouse who was a very big part of making me the woman I am today!
With the recent lockdown period and months of 'man-alone' struggle in his home studio, the Cape rock talent, Jack Stone, returns to his legacy with his first Afrikaans EP Refleksie! "After all, Afrikaans is my mother tongue, and I recently formed a new connection with it, one that I am now proud of. I feel the time is now ripe for soulful Afrikaans music and that I am now ready to truly share myself with my listeners ”, says Jack.
Jack has made his mark in the local music industry over the past 14 years with his fresh sound, unique voice and energetic style. Following his full-length English-language album Walk On in 2012, numerous English solo tracks such as Blood Sweat & Years and Common Rejection (2014), The Rapture (2015), and Summer Love (2018) have emerged from his creativity.
Jack prefers that his music not be put in a box. "Who knows, maybe ;Refleksie' will create a brand new vibe", he says. He does have an innate passion for various genres and finds his inspiration time and time again through a wide sound. On his own soil, artists such as Francois van Coke, Ard Matthews and Arno Carstens (with whom he has performed in the past) inspire him, but his unique style remains unmistakable.
Every week Izelle Hoffman joins us to speak about mindfulness, living well and eating even better! This week Izelle is helping us use our last 4 weeks to become the best version of ourselves!
It's December 1st, in the most difficult year we've had, and that means a few weeks left to set ourselves up for 2021. We could also use the next few weeks to make 2020 the year we hoped this one would be!
To get us in the December spirit, Izelle is sharing one of her favourite recipes with us - a salted caramel date and pecan pie!
Beautiful News is a global news platform that publishes one positive short film every day of the year. They are dedicated to unearthing inspiring, uplifting, and authentic voices that reflect the good in humanity, as well as the beauty of global destinations and our natural world.
Beautiful News launched in South Africa on 1 November 2016. Since inception, they've shared positive micro-documentary content at 4:14pm daily, in recognition of the moment that Nelson Mandela was released from prison. In honour of his legacy, they are reframing our world for the betterment of nature and humankind.
They gather stories by keeping a pulse on individuals and organisations that are making a positive impact through their ideas, actions, initiatives and contributions. This diverse set of inspirational narratives collectively showcases humanity’s inherent goodness.
Beautiful News offers a platform to amplify their message because they believe that together, we are stronger. It’s these stories that will unite us as we create a global community committed to positive action and change.
She's young, she's talented, and she's driven to succeed, all the things that make a long and successful career in the music industry an attainable goal. With her first few releases in English making waves, Bianca has decided to shift direction and write and record in her home language - Afrikaans!
I caught up with this incredible writer and recording artist over a Zoom to chat about how 2020 has been for her, her first Afrikaans album, and where to from here!
This year has been a difficult year for everyone. Around the world various levels of lockdown have pulled families apart, ended careers, and stopped everyone in their tracks! Our South African artists have been no different! With the industry shutting down for what feels like years, very few artists have had the ability to create or earn an income.
I spoke to Tamara Dey, one of South Africa's most prolific artists and an icon in her own right, about lockdown, momming in lockdown, and recording and releasing her first completely independent single!
Well, according to our life, business and executive coach, Jason Bernic, we all have one, but its not what you think! In our podcasts, we've covered a range of topics, from business to love and kids and everything in between, this week Jason Bernic is reminding us that 'with great power, comes great responsibility'.
If you're lost, don't worry, I was too! But give this a listen and you'll know what your super power is soon enough!
Each week our mindfulness lifestyle chef, Izelle Hoffman, shares a recipe from her book, some mindful living tips, and just some love and encouragement to be the best YOU, you can be!
This week is no exception! Izelle is back and sharing a summery recipe, some great lifestyle advice, and how to remain, renew or find that last 2020 spurt of motivation!
This week we are talking Chia seeds! These magical little seeds are packed full of goodness and life, but, don't take my word for it, Izelle will explain:
Brent Lindeque is our resident 'Good Things Guy' and he always bring us the most heartwarming news from across the country! This week, he and I take a break from playing with our new toys (that we pre-ordered and paid for) to bring you some of the best news from around the country!
From a local cinema group rewriting the rules to Netflix celebrating mothers, Brent Lindeque has it all!
Listen here:
Celine Bocks is not a hairstylist, but a healer.
For decades of South Africa’s history, natural hair was stigmatised and treated as inferior. People of colour are still impacted by this today.
“Growing up with kinky hair was a difficult journey because people are just looking down at you,” Bocks says. Now, she’s fighting back with the most powerful weapon – love.
Bocks started the Citrusdal Natural Hair Beauties group with her sister to instil dignity and worth in her community. Through this initiative, Bocks offers workshops where girls are taught how to nurture their hair.
“The best hair is healthy hair,” she says. Untangling harmful perceptions, Bocks is sending lies about cultural identity down the drain and helping youth embrace themselves.
He's one of the most well known and loved voices in the music world, having spent over 20 years on stages and in studios gifting us with music! And this year, the journey continues! Albert Frost is still here and still working on music for you and I in 2021!
Having spent lockdown like the rest of us - he is ready to get back onto stages and into studios to get us all up and jamming again! I spoke to him via Zoom to chat about his new single, 'I'm Still Here', and to finally get an answer to a question I have been searching for - for 35 years! Does he answer it? Find out here:
Our award winning lifestyle chef - Izelle Hoffman, is giving us all the permission we need to love ourselves, our bodies, and celebrate the December holidays with cake for breakfast! Carrot Cake, that is! Well, not in the general sense! Izelle is sharing her Mindful Eating Carrot Cake Breakfast Biscuit recipe with us! And this one is sure to be a hit!
In this week's recipe, you can have your cake and eat it - any time of day!
After spending the last 12-ish months re-evaluating and resetting, Deon Dee is back and stronger than ever!
Ready to tackle what life has to throw at him and launching a new single - I caught up with the musician and producer over a Zoom where he got very candid about his life and his struggles with mental illness, saying that at one point he almost stopped playing music altogether!
Thankfully, for us, after a break and speaking to a therapist, Deon decided it was time to come back, on his own terms, and spoke to me about the music, the process, and his hair! Listen here:
The World of Birds came to life in 2019 when the McCarthy brothers, Conor (Producer) and Ben (Producer), linked up with Nic Preen (Songwriter) to form the band behind the launch of Preen’s solo career.
However, the collaboration took them on a different path. Not long into their work together, the decision was made to merge as a band, launching The World of Birds.
Almost immediately, they set out on a tour away from their home base in Cape Town, locally in South Africa and in Europe, opening for Beatenberg and A-Ha, as well as listing on the Triple J and Apple Music’s Today at Apple playlist. I got to chat to lead singer Nic Preen about the band, lockdown, and everything in between!
With the last stretch of 2020 ahead of us, it may feel like we have accomplished none of the goals we set ourselves in the beginning of the year. Jason Bernic, however, believes that there is still more than enough time to smash at least all of them! But how?
Well, he is an executive coach after all, and so he has some tools in his toolkit that he shares with us on a podcast this week! Tools that can help all of us either smash or start to smash the goals we set 10 months ago as we welcomed in the bright new year!
In this podcast, we catch up after a long break and start to rethink and shift perspective on the pandemic and how it affected us and the world!
Izelle Hoffman is our 'Mindful Eating' food fairy godmother! Each week she shares one of her best anti-inflammatory, immune boosting, and all round good for us recipes! This week its a vibrant red for her chosen ingredient! The pimento pepper!
Used in her famous chicken meatballs, this recipe is great for picnics, quick snacks, and even making a healthy sub sandwich! Even better - if you make some 'plain' ones they're the perfect treat for your furry friend!
Jo Biden is President and that means his South African daughter-in-law will be allowed to visit the White House whenever she wants to! Melissa Cohen-Biden is a South African-born, LA-based filmmaker who stole the heart of Jo Biden's son, Hunter, a week after meeting! He put a ring on it in an intimate ceremony on her rooftop terrace one week after their first date and they are stronger than ever!
Brent Lindeque - our Good Things Guy - has all the scoop on that and more in this week's podcast:
There is not a person on this planet that hasn't experienced trauma, some us move on and heal faster than others, but I don't think we realise how badly it can affect us!
Victor Graca is an energy healer who specialises in helping humans heal from trauma that they may not even remember - that is negatively affecting there health, manifesting in ways that we wouldn't even think of!
He is not coming from a space of authority, but from a space of lived experience - dealing with his own trauma and his own human emotions!
Renowned and fiery blues guitarist and singer/songwriter, Dan Patlansky, is going back to his roots for an intimate show this weekend! The Venue in Melrose Arch will be the place to be as Dan Patlansky sets foot on his first stage of 2020!
Backed by a full band, Dan will be performing songs from his past, the present, and a few covers that have influenced him over the years.
I got to chat to him over Zoom about the show, what to expect, and if he's nervous for this first show of the year!
The weekends are getting longer as we wind down into the last part of 2020 - and that means all the snacks, but the healthy ones!
Izelle Hoffman is our 'Mindful Eating' food fairy godmother and she wants us to live our best lives - mindfully! This week she's sharing her top snacking recipes with us!
This week we are talking chips and dip! But without the guilt!
He is a renowned South African plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is known for his willingness to give back. Dr Deon Weyers has been called 'the best plastic surgeon in Johannesburg' - and it's definitely true! With a career spanning years and a celebrity client list that anyone would envy, he has fast become the go-to name for anything from Botox to reconstructions after breast cancer.
We spoke to him in January about his life, his love for his art - which it is, and his incredible charity work!
He's back to talk about his life during lockdown and to launch his brand new venture - a blog and a Youtube channel all about plastic and reconstructive surgery!
Cara is a South African born singer and songwriter currently living in the UK and recording in Europe, but she still has her roots firmly on South African soil, and they're really good roots! I got to chat to her about her brand new single, 'Waiting for love', spending lockdown at home in South Africa and how the global pandemic has pushed her to become more creative!
She is one of the most down earth artists you will ever meet and she is choc full of wisdom!
Every week our Good Things Guy joins us to remind us of all the good things on our planet! And some of the not so good ones - like nurdels! But, if like me, you have NO idea what that is - we hopped on a Zoom so he could explain!
Tanya Kunze is South Africa’s number one female Motivational Speaker. She is also an author and top neuroscience coach. She is one of the most prominent international neuroscience-based coaches in the world, known for her educational seminars, where she leans into the science and psychology underpinning business development. Using her cognitive neuroscience background, she has coached over 15,000 corporate employees globally.
She is a highly sought-after global keynote speaker, educator, thought leader, and expert in the science, psychology and mathematics underpinning sales, stress management, mindfulness and leadership.
This week in our 'Mindful eating' and living chat, Izelle is bringing an ingredient that Danny has never heard of! Buckwheat - something Danny is sure her Ouma used to put into soups and stews! But, like most of the ingredients we chat about, this one has it's very own 'Izelle Twist'!
Izelle shares her 'Roasted Buckwheat Brownie Bliss Ball' recipe - Perfect for an on the go snack or even a pre and post workout pick me up!
On Mondays, Brent Lindeque joins us to share all the best news from around the country, and the world!
He joined us via Zoom and this week you are going to have a chuckle, smile, and start to believe that the world is a beautiful place after all.
He is one of the most prolific music video directors on our country, having just worked on the 'Jerusalema' masterpiece.
But, I bet you didn't know that Kyle started his career in front of the cameras as a TV presenter?!
During a brief stint in a call centre, Kyle bought himself a camera and the rest, as they say, is history!
He joins me to chat about his life, Jerusalema and how to make our videos pop!
The ball spins through the air, landing in a teenager’s open arms. The player sprints towards the end of the pitch and scores a try. On the sideline, counsellor Cassandra Carels smiles with pride. “There is so much therapy within sport,” she says. In many underprivileged communities in South Africa, poverty leads to crime and violence. This has a profound impact on people’s mental health, particularly youth. Using touch rugby to foster emotional understanding and awareness, Carels is providing vulnerable teenagers with the support she never received.
Carels grew up in Hanover Park in Cape Town. After her father was sent to prison and her mother moved away, her grandparents became her guardians. However, when she turned 18, Carels discovered she was pregnant and they cut her off. But she was still determined to make something of herself. While pregnant, she worked night shifts and put herself through university. After completing a degree in psychology, Carels decided to dedicate her life to assisting and upskilling youth.
Carels is now the manager of The School of Hard Knocks, a centre for at-risk teenagers in the Western Cape. After their games of touch rugby, the kids and their coaches address circumstances the children may be experiencing, including violence, poverty, gangsterism, and broken homes. “You can’t unlock things within you without having the emotional intelligence of doing so,” Carels explains. But their main emphasis is on the positive features that shine through each individual, teaching them self-worth and helping them smile each day.
The ball spins through the air, landing in a teenager’s open arms. The player sprints towards the end of the pitch and scores a try. On the sideline, counsellor Cassandra Carels smiles with pride. “There is so much therapy within sport,” she says. In many underprivileged communities in South Africa, poverty leads to crime and violence. This has a profound impact on people’s mental health, particularly youth. Using touch rugby to foster emotional understanding and awareness, Carels is providing vulnerable teenagers with the support she never received.
Carels grew up in Hanover Park in Cape Town. After her father was sent to prison and her mother moved away, her grandparents became her guardians. However, when she turned 18, Carels discovered she was pregnant and they cut her off. But she was still determined to make something of herself. While pregnant, she worked night shifts and put herself through university. After completing a degree in psychology, Carels decided to dedicate her life to assisting and upskilling youth.
Carels is now the manager of The School of Hard Knocks, a centre for at-risk teenagers in the Western Cape. After their games of touch rugby, the kids and their coaches address circumstances the children may be experiencing, including violence, poverty, gangsterism, and broken homes. “You can’t unlock things within you without having the emotional intelligence of doing so,” Carels explains. But their main emphasis is on the positive features that shine through each individual, teaching them self-worth and helping them smile each day.
You will remember her as being a groundbreaking DJ! She was the first Indian female DJ in Africa. With a number 1 single, weekly mixes on national radio, and being sent to Ibiza by Axe, she decided to delve deeper. With over eight years’ of experience in digital marketing and strategy, the next chapter in her career required Deshnie Govender to be honest and purposeful, and so it has become her mission to champion and drive digital (social media, content & influencer) education amongst millennials as a digital disruptor, as well as with her peers in the music and entertainment industry (leveraging her past music experience).
'Influence insider by Digi Hype' is your all access pass to the inner circle of influence by Desh. From platform definers and disruptors to influential voices building the biggest brands - this is the influence insider.
Get hyped on the latest trends and conversations straight from the source.
This week it's all peachy with Izelle Hoffman - peaches, mindfulness, and dessert!
If your peach tree is full of peaches, then this week's recipe is for you!
Before we get into the recipe, we spoke about forgiveness and letting go; with Izelle dropping more peaches of wisdom on us!
Eva Sumpter is an Australian-based Intuitive Guide, Embodiment Coach & Energy Healer. She is an all-round great human who wants to share her knowledge to help heal all of us!She hosts courses, both online and in 'real life', where she helps humans heal from past traumas and find their purpose.
I happened upon Eva, not by chance, but by going through my own traumatic experience. Through talking about it with a friend, he guided me towards her Instagram, urging me to follow her and hopefully take something from it. He has been possibly the biggest guiding force in my current life shock/life change, and I am incredibly grateful. They always say 'when the student is ready, the teacher will appear'. And she did.
Eva will shock you, but she will also change the way you see the world. The way you think and the way you process emotions and trauma.
Just before heritage day, Bouwer Bosch release a brand new single - 'liefde, love, uthando' alongside Freddy L and Gazelle. He joined me on a Zoom to talk about the single, the companying documentary and the process of writing it - in solitude - in the mountains!
He's deep, he's honest and he truly loves our beautiful country, something that I think we all need to feel and hear, especially having just hit our day 200 of lockdown mark!
Grabbing a vertical pole with hands stretched wide, Johannes ‘Timo’ Gunther braces himself and lifts his body parallel to the ground, forming a perfect human flag. Somewhere above him, Phelelani Ndrakrokra is suspended upside down, loving lifeBoth high-flying performers know what it means to fall.
Gunther, a pole acrobat, ran away from his Namibian home seeking a fresh start in Cape Town. Ndrakrokra, a wheel artist, was born to a single mother living on the streets. They both have found a home at Zip Zap Circus through its Dare to Dream project. The programme looks to help people from all walks of life realise their dreams through circus art. Ndakroka and Gunther’s stories are representative of the possibilities contained when potential, opportunity and commitment meet. While Gunther has moved on from the circus today, Zip Zap gave both a home and an outlet, a way to experience the raw thrill of unfettered, synchronised movement.
I spoke to Roxy Mitchell, from Zip Zap about the family, the fun and how we can help! Listen here:
Few South African music artists can claim to be as prolific as Ashton Nyte. Now based in the US, the Port Elizabeth-born multi-instrumentalist has released seven albums under his own name.He has also released nine albums with iconic SA band The Awakening and another as Ashton Nyte and the Accused.
Ashton is one of the most talented and dedicated musicians you will meet, an artist and someone who is genuinely living his truth. I got to chat to him via Zoom about these incredible accomplishments, but also, about lockdown and losing his father.
You will enjoy the chat, laugh and cry with us and be absolutely enthralled by his voice!
Every week Izelle joins us to chat about mindful eating and mindful living!She's our favourite mindful mentor, teaching us to love ourselves, our bodies, and our lives, starting small!
Small, like one meal at a time! Are you ready for this week's Izelle Hoffman-approved recipe?
This week in their catch up, Danny and Brent chat about all the 'good things' happening on our country, and the petrol price just happens to be one of them!With most pf the curry struggling to make ends meet in the midst of a global pandemic and lockdown level 1 in South Africa, any sort of reprieve is heartily appreciated, especially when it comes to something as necessary as fuel!
In their podcast this week, Brent and Danny discuss the fuel price, and what that means for a lot of Such Africans, what Brent is up to with Toyota Esports and more!
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Gaven Sinclair is a man on a mission, and not just any mission, a big mission! A solo bike challenge from Cape to Cairo, cycling the entire length of Africa, covering a distance of over 10,000 km's, in just 261 days, running solo across four African countries - a total of 4,000 km’s and a 300 km swim makes Gaven’s combined triathlon distances the longest achieved in the world by one man. And all for charity!
Every week Jo and Danny get together and chat about life, love, the universe and everything in between!
This week they meet a real life cowboy!
Dennis Bright is the owner and trainer at Bright Rock ranch in the USA and a fellow XOTV creator! He is also incredibly wise, using his skill in horse riding coaching and turning them into real life wisdoms.
On this cool spring day, Izelle is reminding us to be mindful in what we eat, what we drink, what we do and what we think!
She's also sharing her favourite heritage day snack recipe!
This week in our podcast, Izelle spoke all about the magical cayenne pepper, but with an Izelle Hoffman twist!
In a world where social distancing has become the new normal, how on earth are we supposed to find the one? The apps we use aren't exactly the best at finding love, awkward text exchanges and then nothing, so where do we even start?
We start here! I spoke to Nicolas Clother Sinclair, creator and user of Cloud Dating!
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This week Sunday, our friend and 'Maak My Famous' season one winner, Cheswyn Ray, is hosting a live stream concert - like you have never seen before!The 24-year-old 'Maak My Famous' winner rose to national fame in 2019 when he captured the hearts of South African audiences with his mesmerising weekly stage performances during the KykNET reality TV competition. Born in Worcester, he grew up singing along to his favourite gospel artists, often using the vacuum pipe as a mic!
Fast forward to 2020 and this incredible artist has weathered the storms of the industry, not even making it through the audition round of South African Idols, hearing many "no's" before his 'Maak My Famous' debut - and yet he never quit!This weekend, he takes us on that journey with him, opening up about who he really is, his struggles and his triumphs. Coupled with his incredible voice and gospel music, you know you are in for a treat! I got to sit down with him ahead of his show to discuss everything from life to the mean comments on Facebook and more!
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Jo Black and Danny Painter have collaborated on their new video cast called, 'The Jo and Danny Show'. Each week they chat about a different topic, and this week, it got a little bit uncomfortable in the studio! This week, Jo and Danny spoke about 'trust', something they very obviously both struggle with. With them hosting the show together, however, one would think that they would trust each other, but, do they?
With 'Social Dilemma' trending on Netflix in the last few weeks, our mindfulness expert Izelle Hoffman has some tips and tricks for creating balance and still being visible online.
In 2020, no business or brand can afford to be 'offline', we have to post, to promote, to be seen, but how can we possibly strike a balance between social media and real life? Is it even possible?
According to our mindfulness expert - Izelle Hoffman, it is! I spoke to her about that and her incredible city lamb skewers, perfect for the braai without the phone this weekend!
She is one of the stars of Lucifer - one of the biggest shows on television at the moment! She's also South African, and proudly so!Lesley-Ann is currently starring as 'Mazikeen' - also known by her nickname 'Maze', is a demon from Hell who works for Lucifer as a servant, lieutenant, enforcer, assistant and right-hand woman - in the international TV series, Lucifer, which made it's season 5 drop on Netflix on Friday 21 August 2020.
They debuted the first 8 episodes and will drop the second half of episodes later in the year. Despite season 5 initially being billed it's 5th and final season, the show is in talks to be coming back for a sixth season! We are all holding thumbs!
I got to chat to her on a Zoom call about the role, about her journey in the industry and her fit and healthy lifestyle!
It’s easy to down a bottle of water on a hot summer’s day. Getting rid of it is the hard part. Most toss it in the trash. But we can’t make these vessels go away. Plastic items don’t simply decompose.They can lie in landfills for hundreds of years – unless Gina Tarboton gets a hold of them. In this trendsetter's hands, plastic is given a new life as stylish board-shorts.
Tarboton had long been seeking sustainable fabrics for her fashion brand, GiLo Lifestyle. Distraught by the high levels of pollution, she and her business partner Loren Dyer decided to create clothing made from plastic bottles. Picked from landfills, beaches, and oceans in countries with the highest rates of plastic waste, like China and India, the bottles undergo thorough cleaning before being broken down into flakes. These are processed into pure plastic pellets, which are stretched out into a yarn to make fabric. With a sprinkling of spandex added for stretch, the result is a material made of 92% recycled plastic. After being printed in bright patterns, it’s sewn into board-shorts and lifestyle shorts.
We have loved them for years! We have shouted 'I love it' loudly with our friends and recited their songs word for word in our cars.They are a Swedish electro-pop duo that formed in 2009, with electro house, punk and indie pop music influences. The two members Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo, grew up in Stockholm and create what has been described as music "you can both laugh and cry to at the same time". Which is so true!
I got to speak to Caroline on a Zoom about their latest single 'Feels in my body', how they are writing and recording music in lockdown and if they're also baking banana bread!
Every week, Jo and Danny hang out and unpack their most recent 'Jo and Danny Show' episode. This week the topic up for discussion was failure. Failure is something we are all far too familiar with, but at it's core, what is it really, how do we measure it and how can we walk away from 'a fail' having learned and grown? In this weeks episode, available on XOTV via www.thejodannyshow.com, Jo and Danny get very real about their failures and how they come back from them!
Listen to their chat here:
Every week Izelle - our lifestyle chef and 'Mindful Eating' maven shares one of her incredible recipes, this week however, she's giving us some of her mindful living tips!
With spring sprung, it's time for us to get out and about - get some vitamin D, earth yourself and have a guilt free gin or non alcoholic drink with some great fresh herbs and alkalising citrus!
Where do you belong? Solomon Mugutso, a 42-year-old artist, was forced to leave his home in Zimbabwe. When he relocated to South Africa, he struggled to find a space that welcomed him. “Having moved around a lot in my life, it made me feel displaced,” Mugutso says. But soon enough, he discovered more people like him. Using art, Mugutso began creating a space where people could explore their backgrounds and connect with each other.
In his childhood, Mugutso would sketch out the unique features of those he saw on the street. Today, his preferred medium is sand. Mugutso collects soil from the different places he visits and unites them in a single portrait piece – one face that symbolises many. His works represent the collective consciousness of people from separate areas. Mugutso is also a committed art teacher who offers free classes to all those interested, no matter where they’re from. “Why would I charge for a material I know I have in abundance?” he asks. “Art makes me feel like I belong and I’d like my students to feel the same.”
Mugutso has exhibited in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and even across the seas in Sweden. In 2019, he was the Most Recommended Artist at the Rosebank Rotary Arts Festival. Covering a range of issues through his work, such as marginalisation and gender-based violence, Mugutso interlinks a diversity of viewers through the emotions conjured in his pieces. “Art has given me a place in this world,” he says. Through individual expression, he’s creating universal connection.
Every week, Brent Lindeque joins Danny to share some of the best Good news stories out there and this week is no different!
From celebrating local heroes to one woman standing up against GBV, here they are!
In Cape Town’s Black River, a group of superheroes are hard at work. Slipping on their protective suits and sun hats, Georgia McTaggart and her crew don’t quite resemble the crime-fighting characters who frequent comic book covers. Yet, they’re equally courageous. Gripping an empty garbage bag and a rake, they probe the treacherous terrain and extract hazardous pollutants. After a gruelling couple of hours, they toss the last of the malignant material into a pile and grin. This isn’t just their job – it’s their duty.
After realising the damaging effects her lifestyle had on the environment, McTaggart began recycling, buying zero-waste products, and picking up rubbish wherever she could. But she knew she could do more. So in 2018, McTaggart founded Help Up, a community initiative that’s cleaning the city’s most polluted areas and creating economic opportunities for homeless and unemployed people at the same time. Each week, the Help Up team, known as Avatars, remove litter from catchment points in canals and rivers, as well as streets that have become dumping grounds. Toxic waste flows through the Black River, making these cleanups especially dangerous. Nonetheless, McTaggart and her team regularly brave the perilous streambeds to restore them to their former glory.
The cleanups have improved the quality of life of the indigenous flora and fauna, as well as the surrounding community. It has also provided over 300 destitute people with an income and purpose, instilling them with a passion for protecting nature. “It’s important for us to realise how important cleanliness is to our environment, but also for our self-worth,” McTaggart says. She demonstrates the impact lending a helping hand can have on both the earth and each other. A positive wave of change erupts from our most selfless acts.
Imagine packing up your whole life to move to a different country for your dreams?Well, Lindi Cecile did and it's paid off!
The 25-year-old Pretoria-born actress and producer has been making waves in Hollywood. Currently worked on short films, directing, and more, Lindi is already one of the most sought-after SA actors in Hollywood right now. And we couldn't be prouder!
Every week, our lifestyle chef and mindful eating maven, Izelle Hoffman, shares one of her incredible recipes from her 'Mindful Eating' Cookbook! This week it's all about sesame seeds! In her soy and sesame beef strip recipe she's hidden a load of anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and just all round good for you ingredients!
Celeste Stewart is a business woman and 'rebel' who is very passionate about mentorship and also internal mentorship! Through her business Bold Curiosity, she enables learning-on-the-job, mentoring young people – especially women, connecting people, and facilitating a number of workshops. Her workshops cover topics like workplace readiness, mentoring, leadership development, personal mastery, communication skills, and team-building.
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But what is it about? Twitter arguments? Protests? Burning bras? Maybe, but not always!Feminism is vitally important, for everyone. It is the only way we rewrite our history and create a better world for everyone - even men., even men!
I had the privilege of speaking to visual artist, woman and feminist Sharlene Khan, in women's month and I could have spoken to her for hours.In the podcast, you can listen to below, we spoke about the importance of mentorship. Feminism and what it is at the core but also, how we can use our varying points of privilege to uplift and change the future for our sisters, and brothers.
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In a month where we are celebrating women, and the month I have chosen education over celebration, I struggle with one question, the sam question every single year.'What does it mean to be a woman?'
I don't know the answer, I don't think I have ever known the answer and that lead me to even more questions around femininity and womanhood in general. What makes me a woman? What is a woman?
Coming from a place of privilege, I decided to reach out and approach women I look up to, women who inspire me and ask the real questions, learn the hard truths and figure out what the answer is to my question. Cher Petersen is one such woman, someone who had to fight to become the woman she is today. Someone who I have immense respect for and someone who I know you will love, just as much as I do!
I spoke to her about what it is to be a trans woman, was it is to be a woman and how we can be better women to each other, using the privileged that we have to uplift each other over bringing each there down.
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She is a vlogger, YouTube star, wife, friend and just an all round incredible woman.And this month, with us celebrating women, we had to get Yolz back behind the mic because she has just launched her new business venture! Yolz Beauty!
I got to chat to her about her new venture, the future and what she is teaching her son this woman's day! Listen here:
It's tough to stay creative, even more so during a global crisis. Should we really be painting or filling profiteroles? Artist and baker Alice Toich thinks so. When COVID-19 forced people out of the streets and into their homes, Toich’s ingenuity kicked in. With her series of art challenges, she’s providing a way to reconnect with beauty, pain, and each other.When COVID-19 forced people out of the streets and into their homes, Toich’s ingenuity kicked in. With her series of art challenges, she’s providing a way to reconnect with beauty, pain, and each other.
From a young age, Toich was blending vibrant hues into works that reflected the realities around her. She unfolded her easel in the classrooms of Michaelis School of Fine Art and the Florence Academy of Art, where she honed her skills in portraiture and oil painting. When Toich isn’t in the studio, she’s decorating sweet confectioneries in the kitchen. In her exhibition The Icing Pink Ether, Toich painted scrumptious portraits and decadent cakes, creating a sugar-coated world where unpalatable truths could be gulped down. Although she uses both art and baking as a platform to encourage debate around socio-political issues, it’s also a form of therapy. “Creating has always been a transformative tool to translate emotions,” Toich says.
Following South Africa’s announcement of a national quarantine to curb the spread of COVID-19, Toich launched the #21DaysofArtSA challenge online. “The lockdown made me reflect on how I could contribute towards creating relief and unity,” she says. Each day, Toich announces a new theme, from ‘something growing’ to ‘the meaning of celebration’, encouraging the public to paint, sculpt, bake or sew a personal response. Drawing inspiration from the everyday, participants showcase artworks that have relieved emotional tensions and fostered a healthy frame of mind.
Would you know if you were depressed, or would you find a way to explain away your symptoms? And, if you realize that something more serious than a blue mood was at play, would you reach out for help? Can you afford it?For most South Africans, the answer to these questions is ‘no’ – which is precisely why Barbara Ayissi was moved to create Puzzle of My Life, an online mental health service.
Barbara was part of the human resources team at a large multinational company when she realized the need for such a service. “We had recently implemented a wellness programme but, although access was free, takeup was very low,” Barbara explains. Just why this should be the case wasn’t immediately apparent. After all, with one in four people suffering from mental illness, South Africans feel a definite need for connection. The problem, Barbara guessed, was that many were put off by the idea that people would know they had reached out. “There is a definite stigma around mental illness,” she points out.
Taking inspiration from online dating sites, Barbara realized the potential of online counselling; a service that would enable people to get the help they need while remaining discreet. After all, since we are accustomed to going online for whatever we need, it’s not a big stretch to seek a counsellor in cyberspace.
I got to speak to her about this and more, listen here:
Every week, Brent Lindeque, 'The Good Things Guy', joins us to share some good news! This week we have some really 'Good Things' to chat about!
Wild dog matchmaking,The University of Pretoria offering a helping hand, Wildfire fighters celebrating women and lockdown regulations and how hunters have helped save some big cats!
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Danny asked her Love show family what they fear most, here are some of the fears we have!