I remember when I first met Demilade at a Masterclass for Entrepreneurial Leadership at the African Leadership University, In Kigali, Rwanda in 2019. I distinctly remember how he captivated us with the new approaches to teaching and learning he had put in place and how they went about accrediting such. Then we went on to discuss furthering entrepreneurship on the continent over lunch and at a local Mexican restaurant. That’s right “Mexican” in Kigali. It goes to show that some times you don’t have to live at the origin or right by the source. However, with an entrepreneurial mindset, you can take what you love about the world and bring parts of it home with you, where you deem home to be. Like the amazing Mexican food, I tasted in Kigali. I love to think that our catch-up over this episode will take you on a journey on how you, just like Demilade can find a home away from home. Share it, spread it and let it resonate. The Tribe Shall Unite Under The African Sun. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible and Zephyr Wellness. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to www.audibletrial.com/9WOGmy and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening.. If you have any questions or request send us a message at info@nogginnotes.com / info@zephyrwellness.org Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

In todays episode we welcome Siphesihle Ndaba. She is a 24 years old who resides in, Johannesburg, South Africa. She holds a Bachelor’s degree of Commerce in Law and is currently pursuing her LLB degree. She prides herself in being a legal administrator, entrepreneur and wellness coach. She is the founder of Mageba Wellness. Mageba Wellness is a brand dedicated to helping clients develop healthy habits through exercise and nutrition. Her organization believes that health is the root of healing and great quality life. Their core values are discipline, commitment to empowering their clients, changing the narrative of health for the better and lastly, improving the general health of South Africans at large. They are driven and seeking to expand their venture to new heights. In our conversation, it was easy to understand the nature of why people needed to pay attention to their bodies and what the body was potentially saying to us. As we move into various different spaces, I encourage us to be more intentional. What is it you want to get out of life, how are you working towards it and how do we think of our bodies in this space. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible and Zephyr Wellness. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to www.audibletrial.com/9WOGmy and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening.. If you have any questions or request send us a message at info@nogginnotes.com / info@zephyrwellness.org Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

We are joined by Alfie Curling. Alfie Curling is a Game Ranger turned YouTuber, Film Rigger and private Guide. His life was going great he mentioned “I was the head ranger of the Game Reserve I worked on” he was married and had just had a little boy. Then his world fell apart. His wife at the time announced that she was in love with someone else and was leaving Alfie for him. His son was only 6 weeks old. He was devastated. Fast forward to now and “I’m living my best life” he said. He worked out how to stay mentally strong through some of life’s toughest struggles, struggles that have brought stronger men than him to their knees. He hopes that sharing his story with the Noggin Notes listeners will help them overcome the obstacles life throws at them Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible and Zephyr Wellness. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to www.audibletrial.com/9WOGmy and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening.. If you have any questions or request send us a message at info@nogginnotes.com / info@zephyrwellness.org Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

It has been a year since Noggin Notes Africa Podcast was launched and we thought this would be a great time to invite the Africa Podcast host to the show for an amazing catch up. In today's episode we find out what Noggin Notes Africa has been up to as Jake reunites with Nkembo. Enjoy! Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible and Zephyr Wellness. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to www.audibletrial.com/9WOGmy and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening.. If you have any questions or request send us a message at info@nogginnotes.com / info@zephyrwellness.org Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

In our next episode we welcome an incredible woman who share with us her journey as she opens up about her life and the road she took to find her purpose in life. Pheladi is the founder and CEO of African Agricultural Solutions. It is an agribusiness that uses agricultural development to create economically sustainable opportunities for impoverished communities. Pheladi is motivated to change the rural farming landscape by ensuring that disadvantaged communities’ farm niche, high quality produce. Her company is achieving this by introducing different aspects of the commercial agribusiness value chain by empowering underserved communities. Pheladi is passionate about developing and implementing projects that focus on increasing the quality of African citizens through entrepreneurship. Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

We are Back! We took a short break after ending the first season of our podcast. Welcome to Season 2 of the Noggin Notes Africa Podcast! We begin this season with an incredible individual! Joe van den berg, he is a 32 year old entrepreneur, DJ , comedian and a good human. Since a young age he has always been interested in the algorithm that makes people laugh. He believes it's the best medicine. If he could take you out of a bad space for a brief moment, it would be his ultimate goal. Our world needs more compassion and kindness. Joe was obese as a kid, (106 kilos as a 14 year old) Which he believe definitely affected his mental well being. He came to a point where he needed to look inward and reflect on what was important to him and what he wanted to achieve with his time on earth. Being overweight as a kid wasn't doing it for him. Health, Wealth, Time and happiness was what Joe needed to have a prosperous life here. Without one of those you can't fully enjoy your life and that's what his objectives to achieve became. Joe sys "Life is a gift. it's not always wrapped in a golden ribbon. But it's what you make of the hand you are dealt and I can confidently say I have made the most of it." Mental health especially amongst men is not talked about. We're told to "man up" or put our feelings on the back seat. Your brain is an organ that can get sick like any other organ in your body. We need to realise that and check in with our feelings. Check your own star player. There are many contributing factors that I've learnt that work in conjunction with your mental health and overall well being is diet, exercise, positive thoughts and a purpose. Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

The scarcity of research mirrors the weakness of mental health services on the continent and the blind eye turned to the problem by many Africans and their governments. Worldwide, 24% of countries that reported to the WHO's 2014 Mental Health Atlas survey did not have or had not implemented standalone mental health policies; in Africa, this proportion rose to 46%. The region has 1·4 mental health workers per 100 000 people, compared with a global average of 9·0 per 100 000, and also performs relatively poorly with regard to the number of psychiatrists, the number of hospital beds for patients with mental illness, and the coverage of outpatient facilities. Partly as a consequence, the proportion of Africans who receive treatment for mental health problems is extremely low. While the global annual rate of visits to mental health outpatient facilities is 1051 per 100 000 population, in Africa the rate is 14 per 100 000. In Sierra Leone, for example, the treatment gap (that is, the proportion of those in need who go untreated) for formal mental health services has been estimated at 98·8%. We welcome Keletso Motsage. She is a Therapist who works with the Botswana Network for Mental Health to equip and empower individuals and companies in the realms of Psychology, Workplace Mental Health and all round effectiveness, on organizational and individual levels. After working with individuals on personal and corporate levels, Keletso Motsage knows how to guide and redirect thinking and perspectives to yield impactful results. It’s about connecting to what makes people tick, what motivates them, what affects them and guiding them to resolutions in order to optimize their functioning and enhance their life experiences. Keletso Motsage has worked in clinical settings as a Counsellor at Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital in Lobatse, Botswana and The Pain Clinic in Gaborone, Botswana. She has also worked in a corporate setting as a Human Resources Officer at Cleanico, in Gaborone, Botswana. Working in these spaces has given her insight in the human element and efficiency in the workplace. Keletso Motsage holds an Honours Degree in Psychology from The Nelson Mandela University, located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

When you picture “the good life,” what comes to mind? Is it landing a book deal, having a big house, lots of travel? The word “service” doesn’t often come to mind for most. Which is not surprising as we are not taught to revere the idea. In fact, some are given “community service” as a punishment for a crime. We are taught instead that achievements and acquisitions are the definitions of a successful existence, but these are only nurturing to the ego. Instead, a life of service is the highest level of achievement for which one can strive, especially if one is interested in their own happiness. Everyone is looking for direction in life. Some of the luckiest have a true calling (or callings, really they come in a series). Nature will give us assignments based on our capability and level of awareness. When you bring your awareness out of your small self or ego (the wave of self) and bring it into the Big Self (or ocean of self), your larger nature will point you in the right direction. This is where meditation comes in. It lets us hear that inner voice that is often a set of instructions. The more closely you follow those intuitive instructions, the more complicated and bigger assignments you will get. Meditation also is the tool for finding fulfillment within. When you no longer need to look outside for happiness, you will feel compelled to bring your fulfillment to others. Your life becomes one of service from that point on. We are joined by an incredible individual who shared is life with us and his quest in life. Allan J. "Alonzo" Wind is a retired Senior Foreign Service Officer from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), having worked on and off with the Agency primarily overseas on diplomatic assignments from 1990 to 1992 and 1999 to 2019 in the Peru, Nicaragua, Angola, Nigeria, Iraq, Afghanistan and South Africa and the Southern Africa USAID Regional Missions. He provided oversight to U.S. government foreign aid development and humanitarian assistance, and supported U.S. Ambassadors as their senior development officer on multiple U.S. Embassy Country Teams. In South Africa he helped establish the Southern Africa Regional Leadership Center as part of President Obama’s Young African Leadership Initiative, and contributed to other youth development efforts and business incubators. He previously worked as the Global Programme Coordinator for the International Save the Children Alliance Secretariat and as a Country Director and Health Sector Coordinator for different nonprofit private voluntary organizations including CARE and PLAN International in a range of countries including Ecuador, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom. Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Both simple and complex things can be interesting in their own ways, for they have their own strengths and shortcomings. The greatest and most important adventure of our lives is discovering who we really are. Yet, so many of us walk around either not really knowing or listening to an awful inner critic that gives us all the wrong ideas about ourselves. We mistakenly think of self-understanding as self-indulgence, and we carry on without asking the most important question we’ll ever ask: Who am I really? As Mary Oliver put it, “what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Know that you do have something to share with the world. If you will dare to reach down inside your soul and feel around a bit, you will find a long forgotten dream. A sense of excitement that you once had, a knowingness that you could change the world and make it just a little bit brighter. Reclaim that dream. It never really left you, it just got covered with a little dust. Clean it off and set it upon your mantle of hope. Infuse it with new life, and allow it to come into Being. We are joined by the powerful Katlego Kai Kolanyane-Kesupile. Katlego Kai Kolanyane-Kesupile is an international award-winning Cultural Architect, Development Practitioner and Interdisciplinary Artist from Botswana. Her work in human rights, education, DEI, and communications centers decoloniality, feminism and Disability theory. Katlego is a globally recognized voice in the arena of LGBTQIA+ advocacy and activism, and counts historic speaking engagements at the United Nations and features in Teen Vogue and World Economic Forum Agenda among her contributions to social justice. Her published writing ranges from contemporary critiques, creative work in poetry, music and theatre, and scholarly research. In 2021, the USA Embassy Botswana nominated Katlego for the International Women of Courage award, administered by the Secretary of State for her contributions to LGBTQIA+ visibility, activism and global advocacy. She holds an MA in Human Rights, Culture and Social Justice from Goldsmiths University of London, and a BA (Hons) in Dramatic Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand. Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Do you have the feeling that you don’t come across as who you really are, that there’s more to you than what the outside world sees of you? Or do you continue to face the same problems over and over? And do you think that your voice plays a role here? Your voice is kind of a barometer, and can be an indication for something that is out of balance in another area of your life. When you have a better understanding of yourself and why you are the way you are, you can learn how to build upon your personal strengths and overcome your personal limitations. We are joined by Frederico Pereira. Frederico is from Angola. He studied Intermediate school of Education (Maths and Physics), then got a scholarship from the Angolan National Oil Company - Shipping Subsidiary and studied Nautical Sciences and worked onboard Oil Tankers as Navigating Officer. After obtaining the Master Mariner Certification, moved to office where worked in the "Operations and Commercial Department" in Luanda before moving to Houston. He is currently working in the Health Safety Quality and Insurance Department after a 2 year at The Technical Department. Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

The start of anything new and unfamiliar always fills us with apprehensions. We get the butterflies in our stomach at the thought of wading into uncharted waters. We cling tightly to the known and often become torn between advancing in our dreams and the uncertainty of the choice itself. It can be either the start of a college degree, moving to a whole new environment or the first time living on your own, a new relationship or a new career. It is quite alright to be unsure and have those queasy feelings of uncertainties; it is what makes us human. But if we entertain these indecisive thoughts for long, we will be in a long state of inertia. Do not be afraid to unlearn to learn. We are malleable and can conform our minds and hearts to treasurable experiences; just embrace the magic of it. Never underestimate your own strength. You were born for a purpose and are blessed with the power to achieve it. We are joined by the wonderful Jane Kavata Wafula, who is from Kenya. She is currently the Head of Digital at Publicis West Africa, and is a business-savvy, resourceful communications specialist with extensive digital marketing expertise in providing solutions for specific brand problems. Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

In this modern life a lot of people are always busy and often in a hurry. We’ve created a society where a lot of things seem important and urgent. People want to keep up with everything. When you speed up and you want to get as much done as you possibly can, rushing and hurrying along with everybody else, you will always feel like you’re running behind schedule, always running late and running out of time. You’ve then put yourself at the mercy of endless productivity. Surrendered to the demon of urgency and getting more things done. Slowing down will make your more aware of your surroundings and really see where you are and what is there. You will be more mindful and experience increasing moments of peace and bliss. You will inspire others and influence your environment with your calmness. You will think more clearly and act accordingly. We are joined by the wonderful Tamara Nerima. Tamara is a marketing strategist currently working as the Marketing Communication Director and Sustainability Manager for Scania East Africa. She has a background in economics but pivoted toward marketing and sustainability where she has been working for over 10 years for various organizations including BBC, BBC World Service and Mobisol GMBH. With a track record of successfully delivering campaigns and driving strategy, she is now focused on leading the conversation around sustainable transport and sustainable business practices within the transport industry. Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

State-sanctioned incitement to hate fueled the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, where in just 100 days between 800,000 and 1,000,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu were massacred with guns, machetes, and nail studded clubs. It is estimated that up to one million individuals participated in horrific genocidal acts of killing and looting. Referred to as the most efficient genocide in modern times owing to the speed and scale of the killing, and the “intimate genocide” due to the close nature of the killing, the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda involved many, was swift and was particularly brutal. We are honored and grateful to welcome Norbert Haguma on our show. Norbert Haguma survived Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda as a child and is one of the huge amount of children who became was separated, but was reunited with his family in July 1994. Currently, Norbert Haguma is the country manager for SPENN Rwanda, a mobile banking product powered by I&M Bank Rwanda with more than 300k users. SPENN was the first Fintech product in Rwanda to receive a license to operate financial services using Blockchain technology. An experienced entrepreneur and passionate Panafricanist, Norbert has led AfrOrient Group - Africa-China focused investment and trade advisory company - since 2009, and has helped many investment and trade projects worth millions of dollars in countries including Rwanda, DRC, Ghana, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, China and HongKong. He consequently founded, co-founded or invested in multiple tech startups, starting with Kiziga in education, Vingu cloud computing, and most recently EXTRA Technologies, a Rwandan Startup that is digitising 9000 Cooperatives in Rwanda. In 2017, Norbert co-founded AfricaGen, a Rwanda based PanAfrican non-profit organisation focused on the use of technology for development. AfricaGen is currently developing the African Digital Economy Index. He is also a board member of the Africa Tech and Creative Group (ATCG) a grassroots effort in the tech and creative industry to make AfCFTA work for Africans As a blockchain enthusiast and evangelist, Norbert is the Chairman of Rwanda Blockchain Association, led the Blockchain hub at Transform Africa Summit, has organised multiple blockchain hackathon, and occasionally teaches blockchain classes and seminars in Rwanda. He has been invited to speak about blockchain in many African countries such as Senegal, Sudan and Cote D’Ivoire. Norbert Studied Chinese and Computer Science in Beijing, China; and is fluent in Kinyarwanda, French, English, Chinese. He has received multiple awards and certificates, most recently the Alibaba Netpreneur Training certificate. Norbert was previously the President of the Rwandan Community in China, and Vice President of Rwanda Global Diaspora Network from 2014-2016. Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Experience really is the best teacher, and life is a fantastic classroom, it’s there, when we pay attention, we learn what we can best teach others. Empowerment is about becoming strong and sure of oneself. Implicit in this state of change is some kind of catalyst from which the person develops strength. Self-empowerment or “activating self-knowledge - our inner power” generally refers to a change process to develop your autonomy and self-assurance in relating to yourself, others and the world around you. In any quest for self-empowerment, you connect mind and body. We are so grateful to welcome Thamtham Ntuli. She is An empowering specialist and founder of motivational brand #Lettruthbetold, aiming at improving the quality of life by instilling a positive mindset through motivation and mentorship. BA graduate in media Studies and English from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal with experience in various business divisions in the education and skills development sector. 8years and still counting dedicated as a community development activist/entrepreneur, involved in the implementing of strategic plans to improve the performance of students and the development of teachers in various rural communities in Mpumalanga through development programs specializing in foundation phase education. Strong interpersonal and communication skills developed immensely while working independently with the department of education conducting study skills training for grade 12 learners in various circuits in Mpumalanga Province in 2007 to 2009, producing great results in the performance rate in the province. Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Thoughts are the seeds of all outcomes. The nature of our thoughts is responsible for our success and happiness and even though humans are hardwired to worry because our primal brains are protecting us from threats to our survival, we still have the innate and natural power to decide what kind of experiences we want to fill our lives and how to create our own reality. Our life is a direct reflection of our attitude combined with thoughts. The way we choose to interpret situations, determines the quality of our life and not the things themselves as the only environment we have control of is our internal one. Our beliefs serve as a filter or lens by which we interpret the world around us, they affect how we feel and often what we end up doing. Although thoughts are important, without words, a thought can never become a reality. Anything that goes through our life is first expressed in thoughts, in words, and then in actions that lead to the manifestation of our surroundings which in turn foster more thoughts, etc. We are joined by Natasha Carrizosa, who is a poet and writer. Her work is deeply rooted in her childhood and life experiences. Raised as the daughter of a fierce African-American mother and Mexican father, her writing reflects the dichotomy of these two rich cultures. She is author of Mexiafricana, heavy light, and crown. Her work has been published in ¡Manteca! - an anthology of Afro-Latino poets, CONTRA: Texas Poets Speak Out, raising mothers, and R2: The Rice Review (Rice University.) She is creator of natty roots & rhyme. She has performed her work and conducted workshops for audiences in Madrid, Paris, Saint Lucia, New York, Houston, New Mexico, and countless other cities. She has collaborated with Aspen Challenge, Aspen Youth Leadership Forum, Aspen Words, Bezos Scholars,, Write About Now, Public Poetry, Tintero Projects, WITS (Writers in the Schools) and Poets & Writers. She is a Coolspeaker (youth engagement company.) Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Your sense of self refers to your perception of the collection of characteristics that define you. Personality traits, abilities, likes and dislikes, your belief system or moral code, and the things that motivate you these all contribute to self-image or your unique identity as a person. People who can easily describe these aspects of their identity typically have a fairly strong sense of who they are. Struggling to name more than a few of these characteristics might point to a less defined sense of self. You may not spend much time consciously thinking about your identity, but it still affects your life. Knowing who you are allows you to live with purpose and develop satisfying relationships, both of which can contribute to overall good emotional health. We are joined by Damola Owolade who is a Financial Sector Development Practitioner. Nkembo and Damola where they dive deep into identity, society and mental health. Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

To “find” something implies that it was at one point lost or missing. But you’re right here! You’re not missing, and you’re certainly not lost. You may have had experiences that resulted in you disconnecting from yourself, but you have always been physically present for those parts of your journey. That’s why I like to describe the process as “returning” to yourself instead of finding yourself. When we are very young children, we often develop a sense of self that is sure and are less burdened by outside influences. We are carefree and confident in our worth. We’re great at being ourselves when we’re young because we “haven’t learned to disguise our differences.” We move our bodies how we want because we haven’t discovered the word “weird” and we say what’s on our mind because we haven’t learned to hold our tongue. We’re living as our true self. We welcome Hakeem Anderson-Lesolang. He is a sought after Therapist, Speaker , Best Selling Poet-Author, Peak Performance Coach, Cognitive Behavioural Analyst & Certified NLP Practitioner who believes, “Every cell in your body is eavesdropping on your internal dialogue & on your way to personal mastery, kinder, more powerful language gives you the ability to control & rapidly change your state & thoughts...” Hakeem Anderson-Lesolang’s impactful therapy style helps you undo limiting beliefs, negative self-talk, burnout, ptsd, phobias, trauma’s and with his active method of engaging the root of one’s problems (not just symptoms & feelings, after the fact) he expertly instals & instils in you a fresh new outlook on an abundant life, money, work and love. Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

What a powerful, vulnerable and authentic episode! We are incredibly honored to welcome Lauren Jacobs. She is a theologian, Bible scholar, professional author and advocate for women's representation in theology, and also has been working for over a decade on issues of women abuse and the response of the church to abused women. She is also a woman abuse therapist. She has achieved a B.A degree in English and Psychology. A diploma in Criminology, an honours in Biblical Counselling Therapy and a master’s degree in Divinity in the area of Biblical counselling, with specialisation in women abuse. She is a qualified trauma counsellor, HIV/AIDS counsellor, facilitator, coach and mentor and a proud professional member of PENSA. Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Emotional intelligence (otherwise known as emotional quotient or EQ) is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. Emotional intelligence helps you build stronger relationships, succeed at school and work, and achieve your career and personal goals. It can also help you to connect with your feelings, turn intention into action, and make informed decisions about what matters most to you. We are joined by the incredible Priscilya Othman, who is a young HR professional from Tanzania who is passionate about making an impact in her society and continent at a whole. Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

What if your voice is the medicine that the world desperately needs? When we tell our stories and others bear witness, the notion that we are disconnected beings suffering alone dissolves under the weight of evidence that this whole concept is merely an illusion and that millions of others are suffering just like us. Telling your story can be part of your healing process, and it becomes even more powerful when you realize how much your story can help others. People often feel lost and alone when they are going through a difficult situation. Hearing that someone experienced something similar and was able to grow in some way can provide the hope that someone might desperately need. We are so honored to welcome Lencer Bambi from the beautiful country of Kenya. She is a digital creator and also the owner and host of her own podcast The Emotional Gangsta Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3EKPlex4fHAEp2RLfJvD48... Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.