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Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode: 47 Women's month feature with Claudia OvejeroIn today's episode, I spoke to Claudia Ovejero, Community Director at August, a lifestyle brand working to reimagine periods. We spoke about everything from period poverty to undoing period shame and unlearning some of our unhealthy behaviours. 2021-08-2419 minHey Ziz PodcastEpisode 46: Women's Month feature with Khazana SihwayaIn today's episode, I spoke with medical student, Khazana Sihwaya about the great work she is doing through the 2030 Child Nutrition Project, an initiative she established to combat malnutrition in Zambia. She shares invaluable insight on starting a development project and reflects on all the lessons she has learned along the way. 2021-08-1018 minHey Ziz PodcastEpisode 45: Women's Month Feature with Lindelwa SkenjanaIn today's episode, I chat with Lindelwa Skenjana, author of "The Black Girl's Guide To Corporate South Africa". This book is packed with gems on navigating corporate and building a successful career, despite all the challenges we face daily as women of colour in these spaces. 2021-08-0325 minHey Ziz PodcastEpisode 44: Happy Africa Day!Today I reflect on Africa Day and some of the progress we have made, what it means to be an African, and some tips on how you can celebrate Africa wherever you are. 2021-05-2517 minHey Ziz PodcastEpisode 43: When to rest and when to wrestleLife is full of all these little daily decisions that can be very overwhelming and stressful and often we wrestle with our purpose, relationships, and ourselves. In this episode, I encourage you to rest over wrestle, to take stock of the lessons, celebrate your wins and TRUST the process of your breakthrough. 2021-05-1823 minHey Ziz PodcastEpisode 42: Mental Health Awareness WeekThis week is Mental Heal Awareness Week! Today I share some tips on creating some awareness for yourself and those around mental health. Change starts with a conversation, I hope that these tips will help you start the conversation and journey to wellness. 2021-05-1121 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 41: Mastering NegotiationIn this week's episode, I share what I have learned about negotiating. It may seem like an awkward process but it is something we all do in our everyday lives but with a little research and practice, we can get better at it and develop more confidence when doing it. Included is a link from the Huffington Post to help you out - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-3-types-of-negotiators-and-how-to-tell-which-one_b_594378c5e4b0d188d027fd4c
Bright work - https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/graduate-career-advice/key-career-skills/how-stand-out-graduate/top-10-tips-how-negotiate/2021-04-1346 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 40: Career Focus Wrap-upToday I wrap up our career focus chat and share how I have been using LinkedIn to prepare for my next career move.2021-04-0621 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 39: Career focus with Melvyn LubegaI had an amazing conversation with the Co-founder and Director of Go1, Melvyn Lubega. He talks to us about his journey to success, the lessons learned along the way, and his future aspirations. Find valuable self-improvement skills to help you with your career on the link below:
https://www.go1.com/en-za/2021-03-2327 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode: 38 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with HeadspaceI had an amazing conversation with the Director of DE&I at Headspace, Cornell Verdeja-Woodson. He shares with us what DE&I is and how Headspace is making sure that all people feel included in the organization but also on the app.
https://www.headspace.com/2021-03-0230 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 37: Career focus with Fifi PetersIn today's episode, I talk to the renowned financial journalist, Fifi Peters. She shares some of her lessons, growing pains, and the successes she has experienced during the course of her career.2021-02-2235 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 36: how to build your personal brandI was joined by Gita Lowe, a career coach with over 12 years of experience in Human Resources and coaching. She teaches us how to intentionally build our personal brand across all platforms.
Her business link is included below:
https://www.performability.co.za/our-services/2021-02-1520 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 35: Career focusIn today's episode, I ask you a few questions to help you get into focus on your career and your ambitions.2021-02-0913 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 34: What is your Word/Phrase for 2021In today's episode, we discuss how a key word or phrase can uplift, direct and inspire you throughout the new year. What is your word or phrase?2021-02-0219 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 33: Reflecting on 2020As we approach the end of the year, there is still a lot of uncertainty about how next year will look or how this year will end. This week I ask you and me some questions to create headspace and to reflect on how 2020 has been.2020-12-0818 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 32: African giants to look out for - Yasmin Belo OsagieThis week I chat with Yasmin Belo Osagie, Co-founder of She Leads Africa about the incredible work her business is doing across the continent for thousands of African women. For all the wonderful resources she spoke of, check out their website.
https://sheleadsafrica.org/2020-11-1651 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 31: African giants to look out for - Brighton KaomaIn today's episode, I connect with Climate Change Activist Brighton Kaoma as he shares his amazing journey as a social entrepreneur and game-changer in Africa and around the world. Some useful resources he shared for personal development are included below
https://www.queenscommonwealthtrust.org/resources/2020-11-1053 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 30: A time to embrace and a time to partIn today's episode, we wrap up our four seasons series with a discussion on a "time to embrace and a time to part. We talk about boundaries and the importance of managing relationships with clear set boundaries. Being able to communicate your boundaries clearly can be very difficult, in this episode I give some tips on how.2020-10-1331 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 29: Part 3 "A time to laugh and a time to cry"In today's episode, I talk about creating mental and emotional awareness and creating healthy mental habits. I ask crucial questions that will create some context and help you develop your own wellness routine.2020-10-0633 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 28: Part 2 "a time for sowing and a time for reaping"In today's episode, I talk about the importance of investing in your life with intention. Every action and inaction has a compound effect on your lives. Showing up with intention when we sow into our lives will ensure that we reap a fruitful harvest.2020-09-2933 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 27: Part 1: "A time for birth and another for death"In today's episode, we jump into part 1 of the four seasons series entitled "A time for birth and another for death". Loss can be an overwhelming experience but it also creates context and a deeper appreciation for the new blessings, people, and opportunities that come our way.2020-09-2238 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 26: The four seasons - introIn today's episode, I introduce a new series called "The four seasons" where we will reflect on the different personal seasons we go through in life. We will discuss how to expect fruit regardless of the season and how to align your mindset and actions with the season you are currently in.2020-09-1514 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 25: Growing in leadershipIn today's episode, I have an insightful and empowering conversation with Bonolo Smith, founder of Meet the Women: Afrika about how women can take up space and proactively own their leadership.2020-08-2456 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 24:Taking care of your templeWhen it comes to building a healthy lifestyle, Isa-Welly suggests that we start one day at a time. As a certified nutrition and pilates coach, she shares how to build in the right habits grounded on the right beliefs.2020-08-1847 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 23: Learning how to love and accept yourselfHappy women's month! In today's episode, I talk to Life Coach, Thato Choma, about creating self-awareness and how to learn to love and accept yourself.
Music: Make me feel
Artist: Not the King
Sources: The beautiful practise https://www.beautifulpractise.com/about-us2020-08-1140 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 22 : The reflections of a millennial womanIn celebration of Women's month in South Africa, today I reflect on my top 5 lessons of my womanhood thus far. I share my wins, losses, and everything in between. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it.2020-08-0426 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 21: Creating a mid-year vision board with powerful affirmationsIn today's episode, we get super creative and access our inner child as we create mid-year vision boards. So much has changed, and so can we!! It is time to revisit those goals and aspirations in a fun yet impactful way.2020-07-2825 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 20: Life Audit - visualizing your priority areasIn this week's episode, I share something I love to do to create some awareness and clarity in my goal setting and that is a life audit. This light activity has always helped me keep track of my goals, victories, and areas I still want to work on. I hope that it is just as helpful to you as it is for me.2020-07-2120 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 19: Setting goals for the 2nd half of 2020In today's episode, I discuss how we can approach goal setting and goal accomplishment in the second half of 2020. We have all learned how much life can change but that doesn't mean your goals have to maybe just your approach.
Keywords: Coursera, Udemy, GetSmarter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Artist: Not the King
Music: Make you feel2020-07-0729 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 18: Mid-year reflectionIn today's episode, we reflect on the first half of the year. It is crazy that we are approaching July but before we roll into the second half lets take some time to note all the things we are grateful for and how we have grown and developed in the first half.
Music: Make me feel
Artist: Not the King2020-06-3022 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 17: Embracing the process of healing (part 4)The healing series has been such a fulfilling few weeks of looking at our lives and making time to address some of our past hurt. Healing is never easy but showing up for the process is both brave and fulfilling. Over the past 4 weeks, we have worked through some mental exercises around our thoughts and how to change our pattern of thinking about ourselves, life, and the general world around us.
Music: Make me feel
Artist: Not the King
Books: Louise L. Hay - "You can heal your life". Eckhart Tolle - "A new earth"2020-06-1713 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 16: Mental tidy-up-time (part 3)In this episode, we take a deeper look at the substance and pattern of our thoughts. It is time to do a mental tidy up of our thoughts as we decide what thoughts we would like to keep, which ones no longer fit us, and which ones with are definitely throwing away. All the exercises are from Louise L. Hay's book - "You can heal your life". I am seeing the results in my life and I hope as you continue to journey with me that you will see the changes in yours too.
Music: Make me feel
Artist: Not th...2020-06-0932 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 15: You are more than what happened (part 2)In today's episode, I share an exercise I did from Louise L. Hay's book "You can heal your life ". The exercise helped me take a deeper look at the root of my thoughts, my words, and my actions that have shaped my life. The exercise empowered me and made me realise I am more than what happened to me. In this episode, I also detail how I found my therapist and tackle the stigma of seeking professional help.
Book: You can heal your life - Louise L. Hay
Musician: Not the King
Song: Make me feel2020-06-0230 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 14: Healing your life (part 1)Hello Healing Series!! Following last week's discussion on overthinking and how to develop mental soundness and presence in one's life today marks the kick-off episode of the "healing your life" series. In today's episode, I share some of my story and what led to my decision to actively seek healing in my life. I hope that in sharing some of my experiences that you will be inspired and brave enough to embark on your own journey in healing.
Important links:
TalkSpace -https://www.talkspace.com/
HeadSpace -https://www.headspace.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=1043602001&utm_content=59734094548&utm...2020-05-2539 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 13: Developing presenceIn today's episode, I read a few pages from my favorite book "A new earth" by Eckhart Tolle. I share some of my strategies to center your mind and control your overthinking in times of lockdown where overthinking is an activity.
Song: Make me feel by Not the King.2020-05-1931 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 12: Creating a mindset for success (w/Nicola Mashatile)In today's episode, I speak to a close friend and powerhouse woman, Nicola Mashatile about creating a new mindset and how mindsets are key in living a productive and a purposeful life. Nicola shares her journey of addressing her mind and how she learned how to manage her thoughts, disappointments, relationships, and so much more. She has also recently started her own podcast called Young Mama Podcast which you can follow on Instagram @YoungMama_Podcast2020-05-1244 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 11: Accomplishing your dreams during times of crisisIn today's episode I share some tips on how to rethink and innovate your business, creative projects and side hustles during the COVID-19 crisis. I ask you if you have panicked, paused, or planned during this time and provide you with some tips to position yourself and accomplish your goals even in the toughest season.2020-05-0528 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 10: The power of "Being" (w/ Zama Madlala)In this week's episode, I have a meaningful discussion on the power of being with my long-time friend Zama Madlala. Zama is a Content Creator, Fitness Enthusiast and Motivator and he shares his process of becoming and how he walks in his God-given purpose.2020-04-2837 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 9: Learn how to manage your money (w/ Zinhle Mlangeni)In today's episode, I had a conversation with Financial Guru and Content Creator, Zinhle Mlangeni on how to manage personal finances and how she is using this lockdown period for key financial saving.2020-04-1335 min
Hey Ziz PodcastPart two - The process of becoming (w/ Rylee Hlakanipho Sakwe)In this week's episode, I talk to multi-talented Artist Rylee Sakwe about his process of becoming and how he has learned to walk in the fullness of his identity.2020-04-0734 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 7: Listener letters and some adviceToday I read some of the listener letters from South African listeners about their experience in a 21-day national lockdown. I also give some advice on how to keep grounded during this time. You can send your letters about your experience in lockdown or maybe you have some other bubbling question you need some perspective on to our email address which is heyziz.podcast@gmail.com.
Keep up with us on social media by following us on:
Instagram - heyziz.podcast,
Facebook - @HeyZizPodcast
Twitter - @HeyZizPodcast2020-03-3123 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 6: Finding peace in a time of uncertaintyIn this episode, I give you some tips on how to protect and create peace as we navigate the global crisis that is Coronavirus.2020-03-2421 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 5: The process of becoming (w/ Musa Mdunge)2020-03-1724 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 4: Life after survival mode (w/Phinda Ndevu)2020-03-1035 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 3: Your place of impact has your name on it2020-03-0321 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 2: The process of realising your potential2020-02-2516 min
Hey Ziz PodcastEpisode 1: Creating a new perspective.2020-02-0930 min