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The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - S2 Finale: Fanafikile Lephakha - Crossing an OceanIt's Africa Week and also our Season Finale so this week's episode is about the intrepid African spirit. After teaming up with famed adventurer Riaan Manser, Fana crossed the Atlantic Ocean, in a row boat in just 45 days.
When he's not battling oceans, Fana is the leader of the Mind Refinery Seminar which is aimed at helping people overcome negative mindsets and allow them to focus on achieving prosperity.
The Happiness Agenda will be on a production break for a while. but don't worry we'll be back on the 18th of June, just in time...2021-05-3022 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda S2E13 - Hayley Christian: Singing Along to the Tune of Happiness"If music be the food of love, play on." William Shakespear said this but its sentiment is echoed in the work of songstress Hayley Christian. She's spent her career working with various charities, using her voice to spread love and joy. 2021-05-1421 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda: S2E12 - Zayne Chan: Mother's Day SpecialAs we honour our moms this weekend, one young man tells Uveka how his journey to success would never have happened had it not been for his mother Christine’s strength, courage and determination raising four boys on her own.
During the worldwide pandemic, Zayne got to thinking about the longevity of his career within the IT industry with the world becoming completely digitalized. This spurred him on to develop an App that would secure his future and to create a global footprint. Inspired by the movie, The Social Network and Marc Zuckerburg, Zayne wanted to replicate sim...2021-05-0717 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 20 - Season FinaleIt's been a year of trials and tribulations. 2020 revealed how fragile life can be. But it also showed us a new side to ourselves, one of kindness and compassion. As 2020 draws to a close we would like to thank all of our listeners and guests who helps us spread a little bit of happiness.
From The Happiness Agenda Team,We wish you a wonderful holiday season! Stay healthy and happy. 2020-12-1101 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 18: Tracey-Ann Melville - Happiness Through HealingTracey-Ann Melville has been counselling persons affected by traumatic events since 2012, either as a counsellor or full-time with reputable EMS services. She is passionate about people, providing a hand to guide them through the most difficult times in their lives, and making their situations a little less traumatic with knowledge of what to do after the fact.
This experience has ultimately brought Trauma Assist to life.
TRAUMA ASSIST provides a safe space where the client will be empowered to freely express and work through the trauma experienced, finding new coping mechanisms and to find their...2020-12-0419 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 18: Jill Stacey - Autism Ambassador, Author, MomAfter Being inspired by her autistic son, Jill began her career as a passionate advocate for autism awareness. She also works with the Shalom Respite centre where she spends her time enhancing the quality of life and services for the patients.
The Shalom Centre's work is often hampered by lack of resources. If you'd like to help, head over to https://shalom-respitecarecentre.co.za/2020-wish-list/ and do your bit 2020-11-2727 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 17: Mark Sham - Suiting up now includes SneakersMark is an entrepreneur, writer and speaker. He is the founder and CEO of Suits & Sneakers and also founder of the Impello incubation hub. He loves to travel the world and is hell bent on disrupting education for people of all ages. On today's episode, he Tells Uveka about how the Suits and Sneakers initiative is spreading smiles from across Mzansi! 2020-11-2030 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda: Episode 16 - Mbuso Bam: Tech NativeMbuso Mbulelo Bam, 21 is an Interaction Design (UI/UX) student at Inscape from Pretoria.He started Bam Innovations and is the founder of an online magazine Creative Nation which aims to educate the youth on the creativity process.
He wanted to create a platform for local creatives to exhibit their work and have it appreciated. After spending time studying software engineering, he decided to switch majors and that is where he fell in love with design and could build up his skills and techniques to excel in the industry.2020-11-1324 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 16: Adrian and Emma-Jean Galliard - A Dad, a Daughter, a Smile and a Song
"if music be the food of love, Play on" Father, daughter duo Adrian and Emma-Jean Galliard spend their time spreading happiness through music.
Adrian is a classically trained singer & songwriter, who, after graduating with a drama degree from The University of The Witwatersrand, appeared in a number of professional musicals, including Annie, Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat and A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to The Forum. Adrian currently runs a wellness business in partnership with his brother, teaches singing while pursuing his own musical career.
11 year-old Emma-Jean, is a talented sing...2020-11-0652 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 15: Charley Pietersen - Coach, Mentor, HumanitarianFor many young South Africans, the reality of a fatherless existence is a very real one. In his book, "Growing Up Without a Father", Pieterson asks whether we have become a fatherless country. His work in communities across The Free state have earned him an Honorary Doctorate from The Global International Alliance.2020-10-3025 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 14: Ylanda Mayekiso - Happiness through MovementCape Town Native Yolanda Mayikeso may be young, but the Ancient Spirit of Africa moves within her. She chats to Uveka about Using her gift for dance to protect societies most vulnerable. 2020-10-2318 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 13: Jo-Ann Pohl: A story of Laughter and SurvivalAt just 28 Jo-Ann Pohl received news that would affect her entire future. She had breast cancer. 2 adoptions and 2 miracle babies later, Joe tells Uveka about how she used laughter as a tool for survival in the face of a challenge that would have otherwise gotten on top of her. #TheHappinessAgenda2020-10-1620 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 12: Sharon Gordon - Happiness, Dignity and EmpowermentSharon Gordon, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Writer, Human Rights Activist, Wisdom Seeker & Fearless Teller of Necessary Truths. As the creator of the Dignity in Dreams Initiative, she has given scores of girls the opportunity to live freer lives with reusable pads. 2020-10-0923 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 11: Lara Thomson - Between a Rock and a Happy Place Lara ThomsonI is an artist, mother and wife. She runs a small business teaching rock art and Plies her trade painting art on rocks. She strives to bring joy and kindness to the hearts of everyone who sees her Rocks. 2020-10-0219 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 10: Jessica MbangeniIn honour of Heritage Day yesterday, there could be only one person to feature in this week's edition of the Happiness Agenda ... the dynamic, the inimitable, the glorious and fabulous Jessica Mbangeni. She joins Uveka to talk about how she spreads happiness by being authentically African. 2020-09-2519 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 9: Chef CooRenowned South African Chef Coo Pillay talks to us about spreading happiness by feeding the Mind Body and Soul2020-09-1824 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 8: Andy CartwrightGiftware designer Andy Cartwright joins Uveka to talk about The simple gift of Happiness2020-09-1120 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 7: Coconut Kelz - Life on the Line of CaucusThis week on the Happiness Agenda Uveka speaks to the comedian that united South Africans with the sometimes controversial, always entertaining Coconut Kelz2020-09-0422 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 6: Gilli Apter- Sharing Laughs and HappinessTV writer and comedian Gilli Apter speaks to Uveka about finding joy in strife and making a living spreading smiles. 2020-08-2822 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda - Episode 5: The Lazy MakotiFeeding people is an act of spreading happiness. Today Uveka speaks to The Lazy Makoti about how she turned simple home cooking into a brand that's known country wide.2020-08-2118 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda: Episode 4 - Kindness in ActionThis week's episode will definitely warm your heart in these cold times. So, grab your favourite drink ornyour favourite person and settle in as Uveka speaks to the dynamic brain behind the Back a Mom initiative; Shaney Vijendranath. #SAHappy💛 #HappinessOnTheAgenda #Uveka #HappinessWithUveka2020-08-1417 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda with Uveka - in conversation with Dr GynaeGlam Gynae Dr Mpume Zenda speaks to Uveka about the sexual revolution sweeping across South Africa2020-08-0717 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaThe Happiness Agenda: Lebo Mashile - Artist, Poet, Inspiration.Poet Lebo Mashile tells Uveka about how she uses art and expression to turn her pain into a tool for inspiration.2020-07-3118 min
The Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaHappiness Agenda: Episode 1 - Shout for MasksHope is on the Happiness Agenda today. 💛🇿🇦
In Ep1 of the Happiness Agenda, Uveka speaks to musicians and ‘Ambassadors of South African hearts” @Danny K & @KabeloMabalane about the #ShoutForMasks campaign.
A Covid-19 survivor himself, Kabelo understands the importance of staying safe.
All masks are being donated to those who need them most, especially South Africa’s frontline workers, Covid-19 patients and those in need.
You can also donate just R100 for a hospital combo.
For more info visit www.shout4masks.co.za2020-07-2414 minThe Happiness Agenda With Uveka RangappaTHE HAPPINESS AGENDA2020-07-2401 min