I migliori POlwethu podcast (2024)

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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

4y 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

42:12

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

51:10

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

4+ y 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

4+ y 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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The Sit Down: Eating For Optimal Health with Lebo Matshego Roda 31:32

4+ y ago31:32

31:32

Season 2 of The Sit Down is here! As we kick off this next season a quick reminder that The Sit Down Tour is kicking off it’s first event in Johannesburg on April 4. Tickets are online so book yours for an amazing lineup of speakers who will be helping us finesse The Art Of Superwoman! Ever heard of the saying, you are what you eat? Well, that’s wh…

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The Sit Down Is On A Break & Season 2 is Loading! 1:26

4+ y ago1:26

1:26

Thank you for supporting The Sit Down's first season. We are incredibly proud of the community we have built and you are a key ingredient to it all. As we take a short break and prepare for season 2, please get in touch with your suggestions on the guests and topics you'd really love to hear Olwethu talk to. The Sit Down is also going on tour and t…

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The Sit Down: Stepping Up The #Womenomics - Smart Money Woman With Arese Ugwu 43:39

4+ y ago43:39

43:39

In this instalment of #Womenomics Olwethu has an important conversation with the author of Smart Money Woman- Arese Ugwu. The book is a practical guide to becoming financially savvy and gaining financial freedom and it guides much of their conversation. They also talk about Arese’s own journey to writing the book and she breaks down what a Smart Mo…

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The Sit Down: The Pursuit Of Self Love with Ntombenhle Khatwane 33:04

4+ y ago33:04

33:04

Today’s episode is all about self love and self care. Olwethu lays out what self care means for her and the importance of it in her own life. More to the conversation about self love Olwethu speaks to Ntombenhle Khatwane the founder of the locally produced hair care product AfroBotanics. They talk unpack Ntombenhle’s own hair care journey as well a…

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The Sit Down: Crafting An Effective Skincare Routine For You And Your Family with Dr. Nandipha Magudumana 22:10

4+ y ago22:10

22:10

We are in deep in summer mode and today’s episode deals with something we can't talk nearly enough about, especially at this time of year: skincare and skin routines for yourself and your family. Dr. Nandipha Magudumana joins Olwethu for this discussion which runs the full range from prevention to anti- ageing, skin care habits and even skin treatm…

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The Sit Down: Talking Positively About Sexuality And Sexual Health With Your Children with Dr Nataly Woollett (Part 2) 29:33

4+ y ago29:33

29:33

Part 2 of the conversation with Dr Nataly Woollett is about how to have empowering conversations with your children about sex, sexuality and sexual health matters. In some ways the conversation is an attempt to re-educate parents so that they make sure to be the primary purveyors of information about the birds and bees, as opposed to friends, the i…

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The Sit Down: Facing The Trauma Of Abuse: Tools for Dealing With Its Aftermath with Dr Nataly Woollett (Part 1) 39:46

4+ y ago39:46

39:46

Olwethu talks to Dr Nataly Woollett about the harsh realities of child abuse in South Africa. Despite the fact that parents do their best to protect their children from predation- the high incidence of abuse in our society means there is a high chance many listeners of this podcast have/ may have to deal with the trauma and effects of abuse. In thi…

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The Sit Down: Can Growing Up In A Multilingual Home Affect A Child's Language Acquisition? with Carmen Ditlhoiso 27:33

4+ y ago27:33

27:33

This episode focuses on a something that many South Africans who have multiple languages in one home can relate to. From worrying if exposing your children to two or more languages will impact their language acquisition or stressing that the weird mishmash of Pedi, Xhosa, English and Sotho that your child speaks will eventually resolve itself into …

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The Sit Down: Tips On Crafting A Capsule Wardrobe For The Woman On The Go with Lehasa Molloyi 33:26

4+ y ago33:26

33:26

On this episode of The Sit Down Olwethu talks fashion and style with stylist and costume designer Lehasa Molloyi. They discuss how to find your own style and create a wardrobe that works for you. Whether you're in the boardroom, doing the school run, going to a function and just taking it easy. Lehasa also talks Olwethu through the staples that eve…

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The Sit Down: Nurturing A Love of Reading In Your Home with Tumelo Motaung 35:52

4+ y ago35:52

35:52

Olwethu speaks to the Gauteng Chair of the Literary Association of South Africa- Tumelo Motaung. Their discussion runs the gamut from how to get kids and the family reading to the politics and concerns of multilingual literature as well as the importance of representation in books. We get some useful tips and ideas for parents to use on a regular b…

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The Sit Down: To Out Or Not To Out? Grappling With How Best to Share Our Stories of Trauma Online with Thokwadi Seabela 29:08

4+ y ago29:08

29:08

This week’s episode deals with really tough subject matter. The phenomenon of women outing their abusers online is one that we see a lot of and in many ways this episode is looking for the best way to navigate this sometimes treacherous terrain of sharing details of trauma with online communities. Olwethu speaks to lawyer and Associate at Motsoenen…

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The Sit Down: Feeding Your Kids and Dealing With Picky Eaters with Jade Seeliger & Chef Lumka Nzimande 32:01

4+ y ago32:01

32:01

This episode is all about how we can deal with fussy eaters and make sure kids get maximum nutritional benefit from the meals we cook at home. Whether it’s kids who refuse to eat their veggies or children with allergies- this is all about getting useful tips on how to navigate these speed bumps and many more. Olwethu speaks to two guests: Jade Seel…

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The Sit Down: Planning For Every Eventuality: Financial Planning With Daphne Rampersad [In partnership with Liberty] 21:07

4+ y ago21:07

21:07

Olwethu sits down with Daphne Rampersad who is a Senior Specialist in Financial Planning at Liberty. They discuss ways to structure one’s finances and money to make sure that your family is taken care of when you are no longer able do so. Too many of us don’t plan for things such as death or incapacitation but if we think about them in the context …

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The Sit Down: Raising Girls vs. Raising Boys with Raelene Rorke 31:25

4+ y ago31:25

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On this episode Olwethu sits down with Raelene Rorke to discuss raising girls vs raising boys. Is there a real difference between the two or is each child a unique experience all unto themselves? They share insights and contrast their experiences as the mothers of three boys (Olwethu) and three girls (Raelene). We met Raelene Rorke as the young lad…

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The Sit Down: How To Get Ahead In The Workplace And Effectively Plan Your Career Change with Zimasa Mabuse 39:30

4+ y ago39:30

39:30

Olwethu talks to Zimasa Mabuse about career decisions and how to stay in a field of study or to follow your yen and pivot to something else. Essentially- how can we take dramatic and unexpected decisions (according to some) responsibily, effectively, with maximum output? Zimasa offers some frank and incisive insights into her own career journey.---…

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The Sit Down: An Intro into Womenomics with Nicolette Mashile 30:54

4+ y ago30:54

30:54

This episode of The Sit Down is all about Womenomics! Olwethu has a candid and informative chat with Nicolette Mashile (TV presenter and founder of Financial Fitness Bunny - a Financial Education agency that seeks to simplify Financial and Consumer Education on the African continent). They also give tips on how to have important conversations in ou…

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The Sit Down: Relationship Deal Breakers with Spitch Nzawumbi 14:25

4+ y ago14:25

14:25

In this episode Olwethu looks at the importance of choosing your partner intentionally. So after the pheromones have worn off and the butterflies have stopped fluttering- is this honestly the time to start thinking about and even discussing what we really expect from a partner or a relationship? Or should all of this have been declared upfront? Olw…

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The Sit Down: New Beginnings with Dr Nokukhanya Khanyile 27:41

5y ago27:41

27:41

Breastfeeding etiquette- is that even a thing and how should we think about it? All the considerations around breastfeeding for new moms and what they need to be mindful of as well as how to make it work for you and baby. on this episode of The Sit Down, Olwethu discusses breastfeeding with Dr Khanya Khanyile and she also answers some frequently as…

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