Best Tykhe Podcasts (2024)

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The Growing Parent: Culture & Diet with Themba Robin & Tony Karpelowsky 18:14

11M ago18:14

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With rising rates of malnutrition and obesity among South African adults and children, it is important to keep track of what our young ones eat to avoid nutrient deficiencies. In this episode we’ll tackle traditionalist approaches to caregiving and how they affect our diets. Here's some background about our guests on this episode: Lindiwe Whati Lin…

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The Growing Parent: Motherhood & Mayhem with Ogopoleng Maremela & Danielle Steynvaardt 16:59

12M ago16:59

16:59

Mayhem and Motherhood: Embracing the Beautiful Chaos This podcast is for the mom who wants to enjoy being a mom again and wants to take motherhood seriously, but she doesn’t want be stressed and doesn’t want to over-think it. She wants mothering to feel like it comes naturally as she wants to be able to trust her own instincts. This mom wants to be…

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Special: The Sit Down with Wine Negociant and Award Winning Marketing Exec, Ingrid Best 46:01

2y ago46:01

46:01

We are commemorating and celebrating this month of Freedom by profiling and highlighting the work of those who are about The Business of making moves with the future of our communities in the long run and doing it how they feel called and led and I couldn’t think of a better woman who embodies these attributes and more. Ingrid Best began her illust…

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Special: Mental Health Is A Human Right with Sade Giliberti 54:11

2y ago54:11

54:11

March is known as Human Rights month in South Africa. Typically when we talk about Human Rights we tend to focus on violations that occurred during the Apartheid era and we gloss over current Human Rights infractions that need our urgent attention. This month also happens to be International Women’s month and at AoS we are celebrating by highlighti…

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Profiling Dr Beverly Ditsie, 50 and Fearless As Ever 1:14:33

2+ y ago1:14:33

1:14:33

In this bonus episode of The Sit Down, Olwethu Leshabane talks with incomparable LGBTQIA+ activist and filmmaker Dr. Beverly Palesa Ditsie. They take us through their activism journey, the first Johannesburg pride, their powerful UN speech, who they are beyond their activism and their plans to mark their 50th birthday celebration. Support the Show.…

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A Woman Belongs: In Banking With Peggy Sue Khumalo - Part 2 45:24

2+ y ago45:24

45:24

On this edition of A Woman Belongs, we have a conversation with Peggy Sue Khumalo. Now former chief executive of Standard Bank wealth South Africa. Peggy Sue has an impressive career which spans from being crowned Miss South Africa, achieving an honour’s degree in economics and political science, and a master’s degree in economics from the Universi…

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A Woman Belongs: In Banking With Peggy Sue Khumalo - Part 1 48:48

2+ y ago48:48

48:48

On this edition of A Woman Belongs, we have a conversation with Peggy Sue Khumalo. Now former chief executive of Standard Bank wealth South Africa. Peggy Sue has an impressive career which spans from being crowned Miss South Africa, achieving an honour’s degree in economics and political science, and a master’s degree in economics from the Universi…

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A Woman Belongs: in Tourism with Phakamile Hlazo 56:25

2+ y ago56:25

56:25

We get to know an award-winning founder of two travel brands, Zulu Nomad and inAfrica. Among her multiple roles, Phakamile Hlazo is also a consultant. Some of her clientele includes World Bank Group, Stanlib, ABSA, and Telkom. She is currently a scrum master. Phakamile made some time for us to speak about her passion for technology advancement in t…

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The Sit Down: Lifestyle - The Global Stage with Zozibini Tunzi 37:28

3y ago37:28

37:28

It was in 2019 when The phrase ‘TAKE UP SPACE’ gained momentum on the world stage of Miss Universe. These were the words uttered by our very own Zozibini Tunzi. We watched her get crowned as Miss South Africa before she jetted off to put our country on the map, ultimately taking the title of Miss Universe. Zozi recently took her final walk on the g…

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The Sit Down: Lifestyle - fashion industry, Fast fashion, Sustainability in Fashion and Developing Young Talent with Thula Sindi 32:51

3y ago32:51

32:51

Thula Sindi formed his brand in 2005, on the back of a South African landscape that was ready for designer wear that was trendy, dynamic, accessible, ramp-to-reality and ready-to-wear. Thula discovered his love for the arts at a young age and he hasn’t deviated from it since. We have a sit down with one of our top SA designers on his journey, the e…

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The Sit Down: Womenomics - The Realities Of Gambling And It's Impact On The Financial Sustainability Of An Individual with Busisiwe Nkuna 30:32

3y ago30:32

30:32

On today’s #TheSitDownWomenomics, Olwethu gets into conversation with Busisiwe Nkuna, Treatment and Counselling Specialist for Social Services at the Responsible Gambling Foundation, to discuss the realities of gambling and it’s impact on the financial sustainability of an individual. They also unpack the psychological effects of the gambling addic…

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The Sit Down: Parenting - A Father's Day Special with Lupi Ngcayisa 42:05

3y ago42:05

42:05

Lupi Ngcayisa and Olwethu Sit Down and Discuss Balancing And Embracing Modern Day Parenting, While Confronting Issues That Persist In Society, Where Fatherhood Is Concerned. It’s Father’s Day and while it’s a time to celebrate the father figures in our lives, it’s important that we continue having dialogues, reflecting on how we can better instil v…

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The Sit Down: Wellness - The Youth & Vaccines: Going Home Digitally with Ottilia Anna Maunganidze & Ayabonga Cawe 52:07

3y ago52:07

52:07

As we also reflect on June 16, how can we as young people take responsibility, ownership and look out for the elderly in the community. The Solidarity Fund is mobilising South Africans to ‘come together’ as the country’s mass vaccine roll-out gets underway in a bid to ensure every citizen gets vaccinated. We are joined by Ottilia Anna Maunganidze w…

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The Sit Down: Womenomics - The Art Of Side Hustling & Money Management Skills with Ashley Paulis & Inga Sebata 29:21

3y ago29:21

29:21

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced people to think creatively in order to maintain their livelihoods. Financial stability was the biggest worry people had right under surviving the pandemic. Research has indicated that 31.5% of South Africans have either started a secondary job on the side or have transformed their side hustle into their main sour…

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The Sit Down: Lifestyle - Zooming In On Racial Dynamics Between Black And Coloured People with Jamil F. Khan 57:32

3y ago57:32

57:32

2021 marks 27 years of democracy in South Africa. However, the seeds of racial dynamics in this country still haunt us today. On this edition of #TheSitDownRelationships, we speak to Jamil F. Khan who will be taking us through racial dynamics between the black and coloured community in South Africa. We also look at the dichotomy of blackness global…

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The Sit Down: Wellness - The Link Between Gut And Mental Health with Dr Hema Kalan 22:22

3y ago22:22

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On this edition of #TheSitDownWellness we continue with our series about The Art of Trusting Your Gut. We are unpacking the link between the gut and mental health with integrative medical practitioner, Dr Hema Kalan. She also helps us look at ways to identify behaviour in our children that could indicate an unhealthy gut as well as how we can appro…

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The Sit Down: Careers - Bullying In The Work Place with Boniwe Dunster & Zahirah Phatudi 49:41

3y ago49:41

49:41

When the topic of bullying comes up, we often think about our school days because that’s where most of us experienced it. Unfortunately, bullying doesn’t end at school. It also happens in the workplace. On this episode of #TheSitDownCareers we speak to Boniwe Dunster who is an HR specialist, as well as Industrial Psychologist, Zahirah Phatudi. They…

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The Sit Down: Relationships - Gaslighting And Narcissistic Behaviour In Relationships with Dudu Nhlabathi-Madonsela & Viwe Dweba 50:54

3y ago50:54

50:54

People who are associated with people living with narcissistic personality disorder experience many excruciating challenges in different areas of life, such as work, school, relationships, and financial affairs amongst many other areas in life. On this edition of #TheSitDownRelationships, we’re in conversation with clinical psychologist, Viwe Dweba…

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The Sit Down: Bookclub/Reviews - Modimo O A Go Rata/God Loves You with Thabiso Sikwane 34:38

3y ago34:38

34:38

Thabiso Sikwane is on a mission to add to the many voices that are rooting for the black child through her kiddies book, Modimo O A Go Rata/God Loves You. Today on #TheSitDownReviews, we delve into conversation with her about motherhood, spirituality, the importance of instilling self-love in children as well as re-looking at where we are when it c…

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The Sit Down: Careers - Tips On Incorporating Travel With Remote Working with Senzelwe Mthembu 42:06

3y ago42:06

42:06

If you are curious about job opportunities that incorporate remote working with travelling, do check out today’s edition of #TheSitDownCareers as we explore the idea of becoming a digital nomad with Senzelwe Mthembu who is an explorer at heart, traveller, researcher, content creator and a storyteller. Support the Show. Contact Art of Superwoman by …

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The Sit Down: Careers - What Should The Workplace Look Like, In An African Context? with Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi 59:38

3y ago59:38

59:38

In the multi-cultured and faceted melting pot of different ethnicities, races and beliefs in our continent, we often talk about the different aspects of “the art of balance”. Many Africans are still trying to figure out how to balance their traditional beliefs and in some cases, spiritual calling while remaining consistent in the professional envir…

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The Sit Down: Lifestyle - Raising daughters, the current state of the industry, being unconventional with Rami Chuene 39:55

3y ago39:55

39:55

The South African entertainment industry is growing exponentially, within it, are women who are doing exceptional and anchoring this field of work. Among those doing phenomenal work is the ever-vibrant Rami Chuene. She is not only a SAFTA nominated actress but a voice that speaks up against injustice in the industry. On this episode of #TheSitDownL…

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The Sit Down: Parenting - Improving Parent-Teen Relationships with Dr Shaheda Omar 30:34

3y ago30:34

30:34

Raising teenagers can be incredibly difficult. At this stage of their lives, they are on a path to discovery, and they may ‘pull away’ in order to create their own identity. On this edition of #TheSitDownParenting, Dr Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director of The Teddy Bear Clinic, helps us manoeuvre around the tools we as parents need to prepare and to g…

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The Sit Down: Careers - The Art of Pivoting and Reinventing Yourself with Chef Nti 39:06

3y ago39:06

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The competition in the food and hospitality industry is tough. It is growing exponentially and in order to stand out, you have to be exceptionally great at what you do. On this episode of #TheSitDownCareers we speak to Nthabiseng Ramaboa, popularly known as Chef Nti. Her name is synonymous with excellence. She speaks to us about the ins and outs of…

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The Sit Down: Lifestyle - The World is her oyster with Elsa Majimbo 35:42

3y ago35:42

35:42

19-year-old Kenyan comedian and social media sensation, Elsa Majimbo kept us entertained on social media with her comedic videos during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. We had the pleasure of speaking to her on our online IG Live The Sit Down series together with her mom about her new found fame. Only one year later, so much has happened. On this wee…

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The Sit Down: Wellness - The Art of Trusting your Gut with Dr Thabiso Malefahlo 42:28

3y ago42:28

42:28

This April, we started a series about The Art of Trusting your Gut as we reflected on World Liver Day, spreading awareness about liver related ailments. Healthcare practitioner, specialising as a surgeon, Dr. Thabiso Malefahlo looks at the gut-liver relationship and how an unhealthy gut affects us on a daily basis on this episode of #TheSitDownWell…

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The Sit Down: Womenomics - Facing our financial realities with Eunice Sibiya 56:01

3y ago56:01

56:01

According to research, women were hit twice as hard by SA’s initial hard lock-down which further worsened the financial situation that was already bad for women in businesses, corporate and those holding down their households. Independent financial coach, Eunice Sibiya holds a mirror for us to see our financial realities through guidance on steps t…

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The Sit Down: Lifestyle - A Star is Born and Made with Rudy Chalmers 35:39

3y ago35:39

35:39

20 year old Musician, Sithenkosi Mbuli, better known as Rudy Chalmers introduces us to his new sound of music, a blend of soul and Hip Hop. He also shares his thoughts on the Pop and Hip Hop scene locally and internationally. He also opens up about the memory of his late father, the legendary TV broadcaster and news anchor, Vuyo Mbuli on today’s ep…

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The Sit Down: Parenting - Autism Awareness with Vezi Silwanyana & Ilana Gerschlowitz 33:46

3y ago33:46

33:46

April is World Autism Awareness Month. In today’s edition of #TheSitDownParenting, we interrogate issues around access to healthcare services for parents with children on the spectrum, as well as get personal accounts of the daily realities of raising a child with autism through the experiences of Vezi Silwanyana - founder of Inam Autism Advocacy G…

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The Sit Down: Understanding the Process of Milk Donating in South Africa with Jenny Wright 29:43

3+ y ago29:43

29:43

According to recommendations by the World Health Organisation, babies should receive their first gulp of breast milk within the first of being born. But what happens when the mother cannot produce milk or if the baby comes prematurely before the mom’s milk has fully developed? What happens when the baby is allergic to formula? Perhaps the next best…

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The Sit Down: Inclusivity, Body Positivity and the Link between Undergarments and Health with Gugu Nkabinde 38:57

3+ y ago38:57

38:57

Maintaining a healthy outlook on your body image and health can be a daunting journey for a lot of women. We go through so much life stages that pressure us to snap right back and constantly stay in check to ensure we’re comfortable with our bodies. Gugu Intimates is an African premium skin coloured underwear brand for brown skin tones. #TheSitDown…

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The Sit Down: The Art of Networking with Phiona Martin 28:18

3+ y ago28:18

28:18

The world of work is consistently changing. How things were done decades ago is completely different from how things are done today. With the 4th Industrial Revolution looming, it’s important that we always open ourselves up to learning new ways of doing things and one of the most crucial skills we need in our careers and businesses is networking. …

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The Sit Down: Using Play Therapy To Decipher Emotions Behind Your Child’s Behaviour with Yasmin Omar 21:20

3+ y ago21:20

21:20

No one can really say they’ve mastered the art of parenting. We learn different things about raising our children every day. Understanding your child’s emotions behind their behaviour can be quite tricky. Children don’t always have the language skills like adults to communicate how they are feeling and therefore tend to act out their emotions inste…

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The Sit Down: Womenomics - Marital regimes and empowering yourself with Faeeza Khan 53:14

4y ago53:14

53:14

Marital regimes and empowering yourself within your relationships: On #TheSitDownWomenomics, we take a look at marital regimes and the importance of women empowering themselves within their relationships. We also take a look at what legal authority women have should something happen to their spouse, with Liberty’s Senior Legal Specialist, Faeeza Kh…

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The Sit Down: Bookclub - Khamr: The Makings Of A Waterslams with Jamil Khan 52:50

4y ago52:50

52:50

Finding yourself and developing your voice is a natural progression as one becomes an adult. But, it is intrinsically difficult when who you are, is not readily accepted by your family and the society you live in. So how do you come into yourself and negotiate that space with all these forces against you? Our guest knows a thing or two about creati…

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The Sit Down: Bookclub - Slay in Your Lane: The Black girl Bible with Yomi Adegoke 1:02:42

4y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Racism… We’ve come a long way from the days of slavery and Apartheid - but the effects and the impact of race culture continue in 2020. Black women are at the bottom of the barrel and bare the biggest brunt in every sector of society, across the world. But the tide is slowly turning. Today’s book review is about doing just that. On navigating racis…

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The Sit Down: Managing Your Money During A Global Pandemic with Maya Fischer-French 33:49

4y ago33:49

33:49

On this episode Olwethu talks to Maya Fischer -French, finance journalist and author of “Maya on Money: Implement your Money Plan” about how to take the reigns on our finances, when so much in our lives is uncertain. Although the world has yet to experience the full impact of Covid 19- no one can deny that the effects of this lockdwon were felt by …

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The Sit Down: Careers and The Balancing Act with Ipeleng Mkhari 58:00

4y ago58:00

58:00

We speak Careers and The Balancing Act with Ipeleng Mkhari💛 The 18 y/o in Olwethu was so geeked out and excited as she relays the story that she used to sit in CNA & Exclusive Books reading up on self made business women such as Ipeleng & now she chats with her about her trajectory🙏🏽 A full circle moment. #TheSitDownCareers Ipeleng is the co-founde…

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The Sit Down: Bookclub - discussing Baked In Pain with Amanda Dambuza 46:58

4y ago46:58

46:58

We had a Bookclub date with Amanda Dambuza discussing the heart breaking, yet triumphant story of her life in the book #BakedInPain If you’re a cryer, this one will tug on your water works... it’s good to wash the soul anyway🦋 Get the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Baked-Pain-Your-traumatic-past-ebook/dp/B07KJMPDM7 Follow Amanda on IG: @ama…

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The Sit Down: When It's Time To Take A SOULBBATICAL with Shelley Paxton 42:12

4y ago42:12

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In this episode Olwethu speaks to author and transformational coach Shelley Paxton about her candid and humorous book called SOULBBATICAL: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life. They have a wide ranging conversation about overcoming doubt and fear and changing one’s life as well as how to re-imagine one’s life during a global pandemic…

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The Sit Down: Domestic Worker's Rights and Our Positive Obligations As Employers: Thinking About That Relationship During Lockdown with Sherisa Rajah 32:31

4y ago32:31

32:31

Lockdown has made us re-look so many things that we take for granted and one aspect of our lives that is not talked about enough is how important domestic workers and childcare givers are in our homes so we can live our busy, highflying lives. It is sad that this same group of people remains one of the most vulnerable groups in the labour sector fa…

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The Sit Down: Careers During And After The COVID19 Pandemic with Phiona Martin 51:10

4y ago51:10

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COVID 19 lockdown regulations have really done a number on everyone’s work situations and ambitions. Many people’s livelihoods are imperiled and for those who still have jobs- the future is unclear. To help think about how we can find our feet during the lockdown and also imagine a future work life for ourselves. Olwethu speaks to Phiona Martin to …

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The Sit Down: How Your Relationships Can Survive Lockdown with Paula Quinsee 32:15

4y ago32:15

32:15

All around the globe families partners, friends and even siblings are finding themselves in closer quarters than they ever imagined they would have to be in- and for an uncertain amount of time. We know that work and a social life are a respite and an important way of exploring different ways of being in the world- but the lockdown does not allow t…

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The Sit Down: A Discussion on Mental, Physical And Sexual Health In The Time Of COVID19 with Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng 54:54

4y ago54:54

54:54

This episode of The Sit Down is all about health and since the 7 April is World Health Day we are taking a look at the factors that impact our health. Mental, emotional and of course physical health are of such importance in this time of COVID19. South Africa is in the midst of a lockdwon as we try to get a handle on this global pandemic and it is …

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The Sit Down: The Art Of Giving with Sihle Mooi 28:55

4y ago28:55

28:55

This episode of The Sit Down is focused on the art of giving. Many of us want to help and make a difference to the communities around us but often don’t know how to go about doing so in a meanigful and impactful way. With the country on lockdown and so many other country’s dealing with the COVID19 pandemic, this conversation is timely in that it as…

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The Sit Down: Fitness and Health Inspiration with Belinda Netshipise 24:35

4+ y ago24:35

24:35

Today’s episode is all about how to look after our biggest asset- our health! Olwethu speaks to super fit mom Belinda Netshipise about her fitness and weight loss journey and of course how she eventually turned that into her personal training business. Belinda’s story is really encouraging and coupled with a passion for transforming the lives of he…

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The Sit Down: Womenomics And The National Budget with Khaya Sithole 23:18

4+ y ago23:18

23:18

This episode is all about talking about our Womenomics against the backdrop of a national conversation. We all heard the national budget speech recently and while not too much has changed by way of personal taxes we are still seeing that our money does not go anyway near as far as it used to...why is this the case? Olwethu has a chat with chartered…

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The Sit Down: Choosing The Right School For Your Kids with Nikki Bush 40:50

4+ y ago40:50

40:50

It’s open day season for many schools in South Africa and this episode of The Sit Down is all about empowering you with the information you need to make informed decisions when choosing a school for your child. Sending your kids off to school is a big step in their development and upbringing and Olwethu chats to award-winning speaker, best-selling …

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The Sit Down: The Art of Career Pivoting and Self Branding with Vika Shipalana 41:57

4+ y ago41:57

41:57

This episode is all about changing your life for the better and giving yourself effective tools to do so... Interests and passions change and it’s important to know when this has happened and to plan accordingly so that the next step is successful and fulfilling. Olwethu speaks to the founder of VBS Luxury Vika Shipalana about her her own career pi…

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The Sit Down: Out Of the DM's & Into The Podcast: Olwethu and Neo Leshabane's Relationship Q&A 22:44

4+ y ago22:44

22:44

This episode is all about answering your relationship questions that you have sent to Olwethu on social media. Olwethu and her husband Neo have way too much fun with this one– the questions range from how they handle finances, mending gaps in their communication and how they keep the spark alive even after children. They also discuss each other’s l…

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