We dive deep into the current Government of National Unity (GNU) and ponder: is it a DA-ANC coalition, or is it truly a GNU? We raise some serious questions about the "DANC" government.

Just a heads-up, we filmed this episode literally the day before Renaldo Gouws' racist video broke the internet in SA, where he shockingly used both the k-word and n-word. This scandal finally led to his suspension (though we think the DA could've done better). 🙄

We also discuss other nefarious characters like Carl Niehaus, who recently joined the EFF and was appointed as an MP. And, Sips shares her insights from watching the National Assembly, while we also touch on Gayton McKenzie's fascinating redemption arc. 🎭

It's a rollercoaster of an episode you don't want to miss. Tune in now for our takes on these hot topics and more! 🌟

Life in Black & White is back with some piping hot tea for your brunch discussion! 🍵🥞

This week, we delved into the election manifestos of the MK Party and the IFP. Spoiler alert: the IFP made it crystal clear that they want nothing to do with the MK Party, ANC, or EFF. But here’s the twist – despite the drama, both parties share a lot in common! 🤔

Both uphold African values and ideologies and aim to give more power to traditional African leaders. 🌍👑 But, in true Jacob fashion, the MK Party throws a curveball by wanting to scrap our beautiful constitution! 🧨

Tune in to hear all the juicy details, our thoughts, and a few detours along the way! We promise it’s informative, entertaining, and full of hope for the upcoming elections on May 29th. 🌟

#LifeInBlackAndWhite #Podcast #MKParty #IFP #Election2024 #SouthAfricanPolitics #BrunchAndTea #PoliticalDiscussion #PodcastEpisode #PipingHotTea #GetInformed #TuneIn

Sips and I hit pause on the politics and had a heart-to-heart about the simple, beautiful chaos of life. 💬✨

From Nicky’s big leap into a new job to finding those precious "me time" moments, we chatted about it all. 🏃‍♀️🛀

And let's not forget the incredible power of female friendships that keep us grounded and thriving. 👯‍♀️💪 Sometimes, you just gotta stop, look at your feet, and soak in the now. 🌿👣

Tune in and let's catch up together! 🎧💖

Book mentioned:

Lady of Darkness by Melissa Roehrich - https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Darkness-Book-ebook/dp/B09GD8PM6D

Personal Retreat: Bodhi Khaya - https://www.bodhikhaya.com/

Sips and I dive into two party manifestos: ActionSA and Build One SA. 🇿🇦

We do a deep dive into their manifestos and explore how these parties address education, job creation, and access to municipal services. Of course, we may go off track with some unexpected topics, like the death penalty! 👀

There's nothing like a delicious brunch without some piping hot tea, so grab your cup and tune in for insights on other parties' campaigns! ☕

Get ready for the upcoming elections on May 29th. 🎙️

So here's the scoop: We've decided to "upskill" ourselves and get down and dirty with the nitty-gritty of the parties vying for our votes. 📚💡 From reading manifestos to sharing our opinions and raising all the follow-up questions, we're on a mission to decode the political puzzle together! 🤔🔍

In this episode, we're shining a spotlight on the ANC and the DA. 🌟✨ Sure, they hadn't dropped their manifestos at the time (hello, suspense!), but that didn't stop us from dissecting their moves post-SONA. Oh, and did we mention the Power Bill the DA's been drafting? 💡💼

Now, we'll be honest: we might not have been as prepared as we should've been. 🙈 But hey, that's all part of the journey, right? 🌱 So buckle up, stay kind, and join us as we stumble, learn, and grow together in this crazy political maze! 🌟💼

Mentioned links:

* Cyril’s reign 2019 - 2014: https://www.instagram.com/atmovement_sa/reels/

* Cool Story Bru - Call Centre Shack:

* Andre de Ruyter’s tell-all: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/154799398

* Business Tech article: https://businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/716428/the-worst-areas-for-crime-in-south-africa/

* Newzroom Afrika: EFF and ANC reject Provincial Power Bill

At 24, he founded a software agency in Stellenbosch, South Africa, which later grew to employ over 50 professionals. After selling his business, he became the CEO of a leading early-stage incubator, mentoring 20+ startups. 🚀

Renier's firsthand experience as an entrepreneur and mentor gives him a unique perspective, making him a valuable guide for founders navigating their startup journey. His approach to strategy is simple, accessible, and pragmatic.

And that's not all! Renier is also the creative force behind 'The Open Letter,' a weekly newsletter exploring innovation in Africa. Whether you're seeking inspiration or staying updated on the latest trends, this is your go-to source. ✍🏼

Join us in this episode and discover the keys to success in the startup world.

Both audio and video podcasts are available on Substack, but can also be found on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts. 🎧

Don’t forget to subscribe to my Subtack so you never miss an episode!

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In our conversation, we delve into the delicate balancing act of managing a demanding day job and a thriving photography side hustle. You'll discover how Brian's love for photography became a full-blown passion project, proving that with dedication and creativity, your side hustle can blossom into a flourishing business.

Now, a quick heads-up: my unfortunate sinus struggles cause a bit of sniffles, and we encountered a hiccup or two with the connection. Plus, thanks to my webcam it looks like I was filming during load shedding, so I may look like I'm interviewing from the dark ages. 😅

But don't let that deter you; Brian's insights and journey shine through, delivering a fantastic episode filled with inspiration and practical advice. Tune in now for a dose of creative motivation and career wisdom!

Womandla Global Network: https://www.womandlaglobal.com/

Sam Gqomo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samkelwegqomo/

Layla takes us on a journey from her time in the world of modeling to the excruciating and eye-opening experience with breast implants (and their removal). 💪

We dive deep into the transformational power of modern medicine. This episode is a powerful reminder that our health journey is a story waiting to be told.

Don't miss it! 🚀💬

In this candid conversation, we'll explore what it means to be brave, vulnerable, and authentically YOU in a world that often demands conformity. Tune in for insights, stories, and a whole lot of tea! ☕🗣️

Don't miss the TEA!

As Purpose Coach at the Branson Center of Entrepreneurship, she guides entrepreneurs on creating brands and business models that have a positive impact on the earth and on communities. With her in-depth experience of corporates and entrepreneurship, she is continuously looking at ways to unlock opportunities for innovation through repurposing what we already have. In her recent TEDx Talk she takes a look at how corporates can stay ahead by reimagining their role as accelerators for entrepreneurs.

As champion for women in professional and entrepreneurial spaces, she serves as a Director at SheSays Cape Town, the only global network for women in advertising and other creative industries. She is also an alumna at the Zanele Mbeki Fellowship for Female Leadership in Africa.

Pride holds an MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business and her academic research is published in the Journal of Brand Management.

For her wellbeing, you will find Pride at sanctuaries of silence learning yoga and meditation; wherever changers gather, laugh and eat. She is currently learning the joys of mountain biking for the first time

Having completed her articles at Deloitte, she ventured into management Consulting within Accenture South Africa for 4 years, where she gained tremendous experience on various facets of business optimisation and organizational design to support the effectiveness of business goals and strategies.   

Kovini has a passion for mentoring and lifting those around her. She is the founder of Boss Babes of South Africa which is an inspirational platform celebrating female leaders💙💛  

We discuss what it's like being a female in leadership positions in male-dominated environments, how she manages her time in her corporate role and running Boss Babes of South Africa, and the importance of approaching things from a place of authenticity.

Despite her success momentum, little is known of the tragedy that struck her in April 2005.  After a painful recovery from an accident that broke her spine and almost rendered her paralysed, Zai's determination for a comeback redefined her life's mission and that became a driving force for her to positively impact humanity. During her recovery, Zai knew that she had to step up, even when it means having to learn to walk all over again.  

Zai stands today to share her story today, empowering others on how she managed to overcome her fears and doubts and the framework she used to turn any obstacles or pain into power. She recorded her comeback journey in a semi autobiography-styled book titled ‘Turn Your Passion into Profit’ and ‘5 Things I Love About Being A Woman’, both Amazon Best-selling books🎇  

Reflecting on how far she has come, Zai explained, “I feel like I have been given a second chance in life. And now that the world brings an entirely new meaning, I am dedicating myself to inspiring others. I aspire to help people turn their pain into power and turn their dreams into reality with confidence and clarity. My hope is for the world to be on a #stepupjourney to be the strong soulful success they are meant to be. My dream is for humanity to believe that they can be whatever they want to be with faith and love."

She knew from a young age that she would own her own business after she pursued it in her studies by completing Honors in Commerce from Wits University, specializing in advanced management and entrepreneurship. After graduating, Shivani didn’t quite know what business she wanted to start and there was a bit of fear, so she decided to spend some time in corporate to learn more about running a business.  

Shivani was Business Intelligence within the Smollan Group for a few years, and Operational Intelligence for Samsung Southern Africa; where she used to run web and mobile apps for sales teams across southern African countries. She then decided to leave to start her own event management company, and was lucky enough to land Nando’s as her client within the first two months of operating.  

Because of her background in tech, she naturally started developing solutions for herself, and that is how EventMate, the event technology company began.  

We discuss her experience with Failure to Launch her business as Coid hit, how to handle rejection and her online coaching business.

Both ladies dived more into holistic and conscious ways of living – and through this experience, they took the plunge to create a business that could not only be a way for them to deepen their learnings and be a creative outlet, but create a community of people who help the process from the beginning to end.  A small business with big dreams.



On the podcast, we discuss how the brand is deeply rooted in sustainability, and how the ladies do their utmost to ensure their impact on Mother Earth is as gentle as possible while attempting to connect to and empower the communities around them.

She is a Guest Lecturer at the University of Cape Town where she develops and teaches legal tech and innovation related courses to the broader legal industry. She is a Mandela Washington Fellow, a University of Notre Dame alum who enjoys everything that speaks to using technology and innovative processes to empower lawyers in whatever roles they find themselves in, from practicing lawyers to inhouse legal teams.   

She sits as a Council Member of the University of the Free State, is part of the Advisory Board for the Global Legal Tech Hub and Women in Tech South African Chapter, a country member for the Global Legal Tech Consortium and is one of 2022’s ILTA’s Most Influential Women in Legal Tech Honouree.  

Leah discusses her transition from the traditional Lawyer route into Legal Tech, why she transitioned, but also how she managed to own each space that she was in while staying true to herself.

Lisa has always been interested in the sexual health space, but it really kicked off when she underwent the Dark Goddess ritual with herself where she experienced, what I call, a 'sexual awakening'. She explains this journey in the episode and explains how it also helped her in a sense of 'sexual healing', and the rest is history.  

Lisa offers a FREE Masterclass: Unlock Your Pleasure! as well as a Better in Bed Academy for those looking to unlock their inner sexual power, empower their sexuality and start building their confidence.  

Put on the FURNACE because this tea is PIPING HOT ;) if you get what I mean.   

FREE Masterclass: https://inbedwithlisa.com/

Better In Bed Academy: https://inbedwithlisa.com/biba12/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/inbedwithlisa/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/inbedwithlisa?_rdc=1&_rdr

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCEWC8f4QcA6PPrTMF-z3fw

She has been recognised as Top 20 Women Catalyst in the Indian IT ecosystem by SME Channels. Recently She got the Women Super Achiever award from the World Women Leadership Organization. Also a proud owner of Tech Marketer 2021 award by CXOTV, CMO leadership award, Top 100 Asia's powerful leaders🙌🏼 She is the host for MOV LeadHERs podcast and also an active speaker for many podcasts, events and industry interviews. Scindia is known as a motivational and industry speaker and guest lecturer across colleges and corporates.  

As far as her educational qualification goes, she has a bachelor’s degree in B Tech IT and an MBA with Marketing & Operations specialization.   

In her free time, she loves listening to AR Rahman songs, reading Tamil Classics, and writing Tamil Poetries. She has been fortunate enough to visit more than 30 countries around the world.  

Social media profiles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scindia-balasingh-084301144/?originalSubdomain=in

IG: https://www.instagram.com/scindiabalasingh/?hl=en

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/73qVBopxoZ3E5uNXT8501T?si=98cb3fce88964438

YouTube: https://youtu.be/p0PvQ9TGQKo

Whether it is building the foundations of your marriage/relationship through an authentic wedding planning experience, to couples foundational intimacy coaching (as well as individual alignment coaching), advocating and educating people on sexual health, or, of course, the importance of what a  good quality lube can add to your pleasure. Nu hopes to make a positive impact in your intimate life so you can have the pleasure you desire and deserve.  

In this interview, we discuss what intimacy means, the difference between sensuality and sexuality, tips for individuals and for couples.  

Links for Nu's services and products:

Website: https://www.nudavidson.co.za/

Liquid Gold Lube: https://liquidgoldlube.co.za/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nu-davidson-27b7b81b0/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nudavidson/

Anna Shilina is a multilingual immigrant from Ukraine, who completed her studies in mindset training, psychology, human behaviour, universal principles, sciences AND philosophies of the world. 🌻  

In this episode she speaks to us about her new book ‘The Mystery & Magic of Depression’, sharing the ways in which she overcame her own challenges, including the use of microdosing! ✨

Nikki started positing her sweet delicacies in 2015 and has grown Sweet LionHeart into an online bakeshop with an Instagram following of 105K (and counting). 😱 They have worked on projects for the likes of Athi Patra Ruga, Le Creuset, GoodLeaf and Moirs, hosted their very own High Tea event and collaborated with fellow bakers and businesses across the globe.  

Beyond being able to taste and see their creations online, they aim to inspire like-minded pastry chefs and aspiring bakers across the globe through their workshops and online school, growing a community through knowledge sharing. 🤓 

Nikki and I discuss how she went from being a graphic designer to becoming a small business owner and professional baker! She shares how she channels her anxiety as a tool for self-discovery and -awareness to become a better leader.🌻

SWEET LIONHEART DETAILS - 

Website: https://sweetlionheart.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweet.lionheart/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetlionheart/ 

Nikki Symons's IG: https://www.instagram.com/nikkialbertyn/

We speak about what services Initiative Hub provides, what the #IAmRemarkable workshops entail, the importance of self-promotion and some tips on how you can defeat your "inner judge" causing your imposter syndrome.  

Please let me know in the comments below if you have tried, or you're going to try practising the art of self-promotion!  

IZABELA'S SOCIAL MEDIA:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izabela-hamilton-02a4694/

Website: https://initiativehub.com/

Bonus - the article we refer to in the interview: https://www.bizpreneurme.com/self-promotion-the-missing-piece-of-the-puzzle-for-future-female-leaders/

You may purchase her book here: 

Speak in Arabic Together  

https://www.amazon.ae/Speak-Arabic-Together-English/dp/0578722127/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=speak+in+arabic+together&qid=1617122466&sr=8-1

I need to get my ducks in a row with the new life events occurring in my life over the past couple of weeks before I can give this channel my all once again. 🦆As I kept saying in the video: 'this is not the end!' I just feel like I am not managing my time efficiently for all the things that I am involved within my life.

Goals for the relaunch of this channel:

- 15-20min interview bites

- move this into an audio format as well and create a Spotify or Soundcloud podcast channel

- Conscientious Coffees to be launched #watchthisspace

- a refreshed, re-energised and productive Nicky 😎

Thank you to everyone who has watched, commented, supported and you have all shown the most love. 🌻

I can't wait to see you in the new year!

Ramona is the former Chief Operating Officer of the Innogy Innovation Hub, which invested in businesses working in the future of renewable energy.  She was formerly CEO of SPRING Accelerator in East Africa and South Asia and been a long-term early-stage investor in impact and technology start-ups as well as a several-time founder, most recently of an inclusive transport start-up.

She is currently supporting two investment funds with their thesis and impact, and working with DFID funded Partnerships for Forests in Brazil, Indonesia and Africa to remove barriers to bringing investment capital into critical forest ecosystem restoration and improved livelihoods.

We discuss what it's like being a COO and CEO of innovation companies and accelerator programmes, the workings of good leadership without the notion of gender-bias, and you see Ramona kill it at 30 seconds!

Recent accolades include being named as the Eisenhower Fellow 2020, winner in the French governments' 1000 African Entrepreneurs, UK-Africa Female Founders award, selected as an InspiringFifty 2019 winner for women in tech whose work has a social impact, US State Departments' Tech Women 2019 for the top 108 Global Female Tech Leaders.

We talk about how Nobukhosi's 2020 began (hint: she met the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge), her thoughts on The Social Dilemma documentary and how she pivoted her business and foundation during this unprecendented period.

She is the creator and host of @fiftyfirstcoffees, a podcast launched mid-lockdown which is anchored on amazingly candid conversations with fellow young, curious, passionate and ambitious people! Focussing on their journeys, what incredible things they are building, their future aspirations, what influences them, amid laughter and lots of banter in between. She felt that now more than ever there was a need to have these conversations to keep each other motivated and to keep all of us dreaming of countless amazing possibilities! 

She is the Nairobi Lead Ambassador and Project Coordinator @futurefemales.  Future Females is a platform that exists to promote the increase and success of Female entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. Future Females in Partnership with the UK Kenya Tech Hub has just launched its Business School Accelerator Program in Kenya, a 3-month incubator program to support 30 early-stage female entrepreneurs building tech-based businesses in Kenya.

We speak about the 5 rooted beliefs that Cerina holds, but here are 2 as a teaser:

1. She believes that creativity is the backbone of everything. It is all about finding new ways of solving problems and approaching situations. Let's add some colour and have fun as well!

2. She believes that by helping people perform their best, a company can thrive by getting the most value from them. And find out what she would wish for if she was competing for Miss World! 

Her current favourite quote is: "Don't miss out on something that could be great just because it might be difficult". But I quoted for her infamous, and my personal favourite, saying of 'Don't sit in your s**t.' Watch the interview to find out what exactly she means by this.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cerina-bezuidenhout-7692b242/

Website: https://futurefemales.co/

Philippa was nominated for Inspiring50 in 2018 and 2019 - recognising South Africa’s most inspiring women - and nominated for Young Achiever of the Year and Influencer of the Year at the Top Empowerment Awards 2019, and Top Young Achiever under 40 at the Standard Bank Top Women's Awards 2019. She is also an honouree of Seven Percent Tribe. 

Outside of work, Philippa completed the Ironman 70.3 and the New York City Marathon - using both races to raise funds for local social justice nonprofit organisations. Read more about her training and fundraising journey here: https://medium.com/@dodsphilippa/the-thing-about-ambition-9361ea21c787

An advocate for women empowerment, Philippa is passionate about using business and technology for social change. She is continuously working to achieve gender parity, particularly through initiatives that put an end to gender-based violence.

A social media & marketing expert, Lauren also founded The Growth Academy, an e-learning platform that supports entrepreneurs to succeed online, that grew to 7 figures in its first year.  The Growth Academy was named one of Fast Company's most innovative businesses.

Lauren spills the tea on why she started The Growth Acadamey and Future Females, tips on how companies can help foster and nurture talent, and what the future holds for Future Females. She also shares about having a life coach and how that's helped add value to her life! Lauren is true to her words she says that her superpower is being 'an activator'.

Farzana is a PR expert working across government, corporate, consumer and arts & culture. She is both Chartered at the Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and holds a Fellowship at the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). She regularly lectures around the world and is a media commentator on PR, diversity and women leadership. She has won awards including Entrepreneur of the year at WPO, Businesswoman of the Year at the Muslim Awards, Entrepreneur of the Year at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards and the Media Professional of the Year at the AMA Awards.

We talk about Frarzana's journey from being an Economics and Mathematics university student to opening her own accountancy firm and how she found herself falling in love with PR; so much so that she opened up her own agency. Farzana opens up and shares how important it is to work smart and with kindness, while also stressing the importance of self-care.

TWITTER https://twitter.com/farzanabaduel  

LINKED IN https://www.linkedin.com/in/farzana/  

INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/farzanabaduel/  

WEBSITE https://www.farzanabaduel.com/

Lee opens up and shares about her journey from failed pursuits to the Big Apple, how she started her own marketing and events enterprise that led her obtaining the 2015 South African Businesswoman of the Year, and also spills the tea on how she sets her mindset to focus on why she should do it, instead of focusing on all reasons why not to it.

What is your next big hairy audacious goal or challenge?

We discuss her journey to the creation of Coconut Kelz, her advice on becoming a good ally for minority groups, a pep talk on how GOOD it is to 'fail upwards', and we kill it at charades (just sayin').  

Let us know what you're looking forward to 'failing' at?

The ‘opportunity gap’ for this content comes in is that businesses (and society) don’t have enough insight or knowledge on how to increase Feminine Leadership in the workspace, or what that truly means. Frankly, not many people know what it means as there is no finite answer; it is open-ended. That is why I created this platform; to be able to have open and honest conversations about lessons learned from “failures” with inspirational women from all walks of life, career backgrounds, and ideas of what Feminine Leadership means to them.

The aim of this web series is to create relatable content that can help inspire those looking for career guidance after a bump in the road, insightful conversations about learning from “failure” from role model figures and to quench the curiosity of the open-ended question of what Feminine Leadership is and can be.

Mohono's work speaks for itself and she has been awarded the 2016 GSport4Girls Women in Media: TV award and was named the 2018 SA Sport Awards Journalist of the Year. In 2018 she was part of SuperSport’s production team for the England tour to South Africa, anchoring Super Rugby games in studio and travelling to New Zealand to cover the tournament’s final. In 2019 she was the anchor for the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final (South Africa versus England) alongside notorious rugby players and commentators.

Mohono opens up about how she found her way to becoming a rugby sports anchor, how she conquers her nerves and a tip for aspiring presenters. It'll definitely have you feeling motivated to go after your goals and smash them! "

Jess opens up about her journey from high school to her first gig: how she learned to deal with criticism & the devilish imposter syndrome voice we hear when starting new projects, never losing focus on your passion and the most hilarious game of charades.  

Thank you, Jess, for letting me come into your space, and for being so open and honest. Hope you all enjoy my first IN PERSON TEA video! ✨

Paulette opens up about how she entered Face of Fitness FOUR times before making it to the Top 3, her purpose and vision for EmpoweredToEmpower and the importance of your mental health during the lockdown when pursuing fitness goals.

She is the epitome of tenacity and perseverance. Not an interview you'd want to miss!

When Romy isn't working under the pressure of long hours and performance delivery testing, she is an Ambassador of the Dare To Be Different (https://www.instagram.com/d2bdofficial/): an initiative that inspires, connects & celebrates girls and women in every aspect of racing. There's more! During the Covid-19 Global Lockdown, Romy became the Future Females Gold Coast Ambassador (https://futurefemales.co/).

Romy and I talk about how she went from being a young girl in school who loved Maths & Physics to studying Engineering at University in Germany and then finding her way to the Gold Coast in the land down under. Romy will definitely leave you feeling inspired to believe yourself and always remain determined on your goals to make your 'Aha Moment' come true.

We discuss why and how she found her career as a wardrobe stylist, her favourite fashion trend, her hardships in the industry as a new mother and a black female. Lufuno offers her insights and opinions about the Black Lives Matter Movement and the unfortunate Xenophobia that is present in South Africa today. Lufuno also gives us an exclusive as to what is to come on her social media platforms as a new, working mother as well!

I would like to reiterate it here as well: Breastfeeding is NORMAL & NATURAL. I say this because, during the interview, Lufuno's 4-month-old son wakes up from his nap & she breastfeeds him during the interview.

Lufuno Sathekge's media accounts:

Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/lufunolove/?hl=en

Stylist IG: https://www.instagram.com/_msbrownstyling/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lufuno-claire-sathekge-1057a966/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LufunoLove

We talk about what the title 'Editor-in-Chief' actually means at a publishing house, how The Bar Group was affected by the Covid-19 lockdown, why they decided to pivot on their original cover idea to the current cover's issue, and we discuss Onke's opinion on what Covid-19 has shown us as South Africans.

The Bar Group: https://thebargroup.co.za/

DESTINY Connect: https://www.destinyconnect.com/

thebar: https://www.thebar.co.za/

Onke's personal accounts -  

IG: https://www.instagram.com/foreveronke/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onke-dumeko-375993150/

twitter: https://twitter.com/foreveronke

In this interview, we talk about Rachel's journey to becoming body confident after her second pregnancy and how this sewed the seed to creating RISE; how she deals with media hate and why she "clapsback"; and share some laughs at how poorly we did at 30 seconds.  

BLACK LIVES MATTER RESOURCES:

- https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#educate

- https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate

- https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/how-to-support-black-lives-matter

GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE RESOURCES:  

President Cyril Ramaphosa's address: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-06-18-gender-based-violence-is-south-africas-second-pandemic-says-ramaphosa/#gsc.tab=0

Helpful numbers & sites:

1) http://gbv.org.za/

2) https://www.gov.za/GBVFdeclaration?gclid=CjwKCAjw88v3BRBFEiwApwLevZ_xrCKfw-0KOsx79YMLsDgctlwBNhl5d2TLWbFMd99Q9c68cF8i-RoCtWUQAvD_BwE

3) https://www.saferspaces.org.za/understand/entry/gender-based-violence-in-south-africa

4) https://www.tears.co.za/gbv-domestic-abuse/?gclid=CjwKCAjw88v3BRBFEiwApwLevaMJ3cI96D4m_aiHyOo8ZlHJEpcU81xgKZCmXCh7dAoxV6FvT8SWhRoCfmMQAvD_BwE

AN ORGANISATION TO GET BEHIND:

THE SOCIAL MAKEOVER (https://www.facebook.com/thesocialmakeover/ or https://www.instagram.com/the_social_makeover/) is a bespoke women's rights, wellbeing and development social concept. Forging a more inclusive gender equal world and working towards - ending violence against women #SDG5

They are creating and distributing

DIGNITY PACKS as part of their #SupportHer campaign. They have committed to distributing 6000 feminine hygiene products, which include menstrual hygiene products to women’s organisations and shelters across the Western Cape in collaboration with @girlswithwiings  and @thecoraproject

Girls with Wiings:

(https://www.facebook.com/girlswithwiings/ or https://www.instagram.com/girlswithwiings/)

The CORA Project:

(https://www.facebook.com/thecoraproject.org/ or https://www.instagram.com/thecoraproject/)

She has founded public benefit organisations that have made an impact in the lives of the communities and sectors which they serve. Also a founding member of Inside Out Mentors as well as a co-founder of ICT On Heels. Noluvuyo is heavily invested in offering support and mentoring to young women.  

We talk about how the current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted her business currently and Noluvuyo's views on a world post-COVID-19 lockdown, how women can take up more space in the ICT sector, and the current project which she is working on!  

Noluvuyo Mpekelana's details -

Website: http://www.nolu.co.za/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noluvuyo-...

IG: https://www.instagram.com/nolumpekelana/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/geeknolu

BLVD Btq ships bespoke female clothing items from Australian boutiques at an affordable price to the South African market. Starting with a #styleinspo page on IG to launching an #instagramshop with over 27K followers, selling out on items and having to set up #preorderlists, it is safe to say that the South African market has taken to this bespoke online boutique!  

We speak about how Tayla launched her #onlinebusiness, her marketing strategy during COVID-19, taking a social stand as a business on social media, and some fun playing a round (or two) of 30 Seconds. Did I mention I managed to get an #EXCLUSIVE announcement from Tayla about what to look forward to this coming October/November 🤩

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blvdbtq/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blvdbtq

Website: https://blvdbtq.com/

She moved from the UK to Botswana in 1995 where she raised, and homeschooled, her five children in the Okavango Delta. The family researched lions for over eleven years. Afterwards, she moved to South Africa to live in Johannesburg and then the Eastern Cape.   

Currently, Kate lives in Rome where she is writing her second book and running the home school business she founded in 2012. Kate is passionate about female empowerment and revolutionizing 21st-century education. You can grab a copy of her first book, ‘Under the Camelthorn Tree: The Impact of Trauma on One Family’ from Exclusive Books or Amazon (or a local bookstore).  

Her homeschooling biz: https://www.katenicholls.org/ 

Her book is available at  - Exclusive Books: https://www.exclusivebooks.co.za/product/9781868429851 - Amazon for Kindles: https://www.amazon.com/Under-Camelthorn-Tree-Raising-Family-ebook/dp/B07J45JF3K  

You can follow her on her social media handles -  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionkate5/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrankieFurbo

In this episode, we talk about the Aviwe's career journey, the importance of mental health during COVID-19, her personal experience with mental illness, and what Feminine Leadership means to her. Aviwe answers the ABC's of her career, and we partake in the #25Pushpsin25DaysChallenge to raise awareness for mental health.  

Aviwe's work and influence extend beyond W4C as she is also the Global Shapers Community Curator for the World Economic Forum (https://www.globalshapers.org/hubs/cape-town-hub), Facebook Global Lead, a Knowledge Exchange Sessions speaker (http://www.kes.do/). Her efforts have not gone unnoticed as she has been nominated for the Most Influential People of African Descent 100 (https://mipad.org/) and the CoCreateSANL InspiringFiftySA Winner (http://cocreatesa.nl/news/inspiring-fifty-2019-winners-announced/ and https://southafrica.inspiringfifty.org/aviwe-funani).    

Here is a link for more info about the Global Youth Mental Health Framework we discussed: https://www.orygen.org.au/Policy/World-Economic-Forum-partnership/Global-youth-mental-health-framework   

And here is the Daily Maverick article we discuss in the beginning of the video: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-05-22-friday-activist-aviwe-funani/  

Aviwe social media handles below - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aviwe_funani/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Aviwe-Funani/1504299760?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoxMDExNjA4MjE4ODU1MjA0MV8xMDExNjA4MjUwOTUxODgyMQ%3D%3D LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviwe-funani-296bb272/

Dorita has been a qualified and practising kinesiologist for about 20 years now. Through her many years of experience, as an in-depth body therapist taught her a language which accesses information held in the body, coupled with her motivation, true belief and perseverance, she formed the foundation for the development of kinesiology. 💆🏽  

Kinesiology "works with [the] physical movement as well as the mental, emotional, physical or energetic systems of a person.  A kinesiology practitioner has a broad base of training and can work in many different ways, drawing in techniques from many different, non-invasive modalities, such as Chinese medicine and the five elements, acupressure, reflexology, chakra work, reiki, sound balances, colour balances, craniosacral work, homoeopathic information, neuro-organisational technique, body polarity, pulse points, crystals, essences, eye modes and even conventional adjustments from physiotherapy.  Whatever you need in order to treat yourself holistically and put your whole system on the path to perfect balance." 

(http://www.kinesiologysa.co.za/about-kinesiology-south-africa/how-does-kinesiology-work/)