<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[F Words Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[You ask, I deliver. So often readers have asked for a podcast or audio version of the newsletter and so here it is. In my own words, thoughts, musings, reviews and interviews about all things that start with F. <br/><br/><a href="https://ellearticulate.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">ellearticulate.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://ellearticulate.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:27:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1300052.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Elmien B.G.]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Elmien]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[ellearticulate@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1300052.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Elmien B.G.</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Elle Gerber is a wannabe - a wannabe writer, creator, facilitator and change maker. This thread is her platform where she grapples with issues around success, growth and mental wellness throughout those journeys. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Elmien B.G.</itunes:name><itunes:email>ellearticulate@substack.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1300052/a420da80b73bc717bd0ba6fada722e51.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[F is for Fluency]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Don’t be surprised if you see Paola here again and again. I had such a great time chatting to Paolo Palermo, a language teacher and enthusiast. We talked about the benefits of learning additional languages, some of the challenges, she shares some lovely stories from her time spent in other countries and cultures and also encourages us to learn and expand. It’s more than language, it’s empathy and understanding.</p><p>As usual I invite your thoughts, comments and experiences. I’d love to know about your stories with other languages or if you’re learning, what keeps you going?</p><p>Until next time,</p><p>Later alligator.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://ellearticulate.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">ellearticulate.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://ellearticulate.substack.com/p/f-is-for-fluency</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:199740555</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elmien B.G.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:38:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/199740555/325ba5b99b51c405c62e7d6fe7e5fefe.mp3" length="35355732" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Elmien B.G.</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2210</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1300052/post/199740555/a420da80b73bc717bd0ba6fada722e51.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[F is for Founder]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>“Founder” sounds exciting until you’re the one carrying the pressure, the responsibility, the uncertainty… and still trying to keep showing up.</p><p>In this episode of <em>F-Words</em>, we’re talking to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.taketheleap.co.za">Liz Pretorius</a> of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.taketheleap.co.za/see-the-leaps/">The Leap</a> about founders.The dreamers. The builders. The people trying to create something meaningful while navigating fear, expectations, exhaustion, growth, identity and purpose.</p><p>But this conversation isn’t only for business owners. Because whether you’re building a company, rebuilding your confidence, starting over, raising a family, creating art, leading a team or simply trying to become more of who you were meant to be… there’s something here for you too.</p><p>I’d love to hear your thoughts after listening.</p><p>What resonated with you?What challenged you?What has your own “founding” journey looked like; in business or in life?</p><p>Drop a comment, share your perspective, ask questions, or send this episode to someone who needs encouragement today. </p><p>Until next time,</p><p>F is for Farewell</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://ellearticulate.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">ellearticulate.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://ellearticulate.substack.com/p/f-is-for-founder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:196903819</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elmien B.G.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:07:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196903819/139dfc4359f5ee1da9f6e6b9610dc418.mp3" length="32027445" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Elmien B.G.</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2002</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1300052/post/196903819/a420da80b73bc717bd0ba6fada722e51.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[F is for Further]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>I speak to my dear friend, Roxanne Leigh Moe, a South African who has lived in the US from a young age. We talk about travel and learning, travelling solo and with a family, learning to accept and love and embrace what's different.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://ellearticulate.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">ellearticulate.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://ellearticulate.substack.com/p/f-is-for-further</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:187832253</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elmien B.G.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:09:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/187832253/7f6b4672c395ada2e65c560435ddfed7.mp3" length="50850237" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Elmien B.G.</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3178</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1300052/post/187832253/a420da80b73bc717bd0ba6fada722e51.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[F is for Fumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>F is for Fumble is the first episode in a conversational podcast exploring the many F-words that shape our lives: starting with the one we try hardest to avoid.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about fumbling: starting before you feel ready, doing the thing you’re afraid of without waiting for perfection, and choosing movement over mastery. If this resonates, I’d love to hear from you:</p><p>📩 <a target="_blank" href="mailto:elle@articulatebiz.co.za">elle@articulatebiz.co.za</a></p><p>And if you know someone who’s been waiting to feel “ready,” consider sharing this episode with them.</p><p>Background Music by FreeMusicForVideo from Pixabay</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://ellearticulate.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">ellearticulate.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://ellearticulate.substack.com/p/f-is-for-fumble</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:187401362</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elmien B.G.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/187401362/d754af0177535774679985f35f194c6a.mp3" length="13560862" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Elmien B.G.</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>848</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1300052/post/187401362/a420da80b73bc717bd0ba6fada722e51.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[F is for Fleeting Intimacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://ellearticulate.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">ellearticulate.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://ellearticulate.substack.com/p/f-is-for-fleeting-intimacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:105594154</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elmien B.G.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:16:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/105594154/739eb75520af485088f7a263ecb0274e.mp3" length="6522278" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Elmien B.G.</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>543</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1300052/post/105594154/da5a7de7a83666ac465fb48bfb498bf7.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>