Let's Talk Possibility with Telana Simpson | Exploring what's possible

Have you spent much time thinking about the food you eat? About where it is produced, why it looks like it does, and how old and nutrient rich the food actually is?

This podcast explores a positive approach to eating local trusted food.

Telana swapped her scooter and borrowed an old car nicknamed the Chariot, to drive the 14km’s from home to a farm in Kyalami, Johannesburg. She went to visit farmers’ Jacques and Promise, to collect her veggies that she ordered online the day before, in an attempt to be a more conscious consumer. They talk about:

* Ecohydrology and Biodynamic farming
* Ugly food - our perception of what food should look like
* Conscious food consumption and what we need to be thinking and asking about
* GMO’s and pesticides and alternate options
* Reasons to buy local
* How to deal with food waste in an ecological and environmentally friendly way

For more information see :
http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/growing-food

What are our choices available when it comes to healing, in today's world? Dr Helen Didcott shares her views on healing, homeopathy and allopathic medicine, and defines disease and illness and health, from the homeopathic point of view. She also explores with Telana where she sees medicine and healing going in the future. She explains how homeopathy works and shares her tips for healthy living and why taichi is such an important practice to her.

For more info see:
http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/healing/ ‎

What can we learn from children entrepreneurs?  And what should we be focusing on teaching them, to help them have more impact in the world and have a brighter future? Denis and Richard are  teaching a group of children between the ages of 11 and 15  years old, about how to start a business, which these young entrepreneurs will be launching and making an income from in the very near future (from the date of publication of this podcast).  Telana chatted with the young entrepreneurs about their experience in starting a business, how they define entrepreneurship, and the advice they would give adults thinking of starting their own enterprises.

For more info see:
http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/children-entrepreneurs

Gareth Pickering believes that freedom comes from more meaning, and finding your purpose.  And that this freedom is worth fighting for.

He shares his story of moving from the world of advertising, experiencing an earthquake, and travelling and lifestyle changes, that led him to finding his freedom.  

He explains to Telana why it’s important to experience your own journey towards your own definition of freedom, and unpacks some steps to help you on your way.

For more info about Gareth and this episode see:
http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/freedom/

Terence Tracey and Geoff Biermann enjoy their cars.

They specifically have quite a sweet spot in their hearts for the Hillman Imp, also known as the poor man’s porsche.

They decided to drive one from Johannesburg, South Africa, the way through Africa and Europe to London.

And they gave themselves a crazy deadline- travelling the 14000 km’s in less than 40 days!

And what an adventurous story it is!

I had a delightful morning with Terence, sitting in one of his imps from his collection, mesmerised by his adventure.

If you’ve ever been curious about travelling in Africa and enjoy a good story and adventure, you’re going to enjoy meeting Terence as much as I have- there’s lots of pearls of wisdom that Terence shares along his story, so it’s well worth a listen!

For more info about Terence and this Episode see:
http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/adventure-hillman-imp/

Denis Fourie is a successful entrepreneur who offers mentoring to others looking to start or grow their businesses. He has the experience to back up his mentoring, having taken a number of businesses from concept to market, managing them and selling them too. We chatted about what’s possible for entrepreneurs with the right mentors, and covered the topics of:

* CEO vs. Entrepreneur
* Thinking big
* Failure
* Funding
* Mentoring
* The South African and Global landscape of entrepreneurship

If you enjoyed this and want to learn more from Denis, catch the follow up show (release date 4 Feb 2016) on Let's Talk Communication, exploring networking, negotiating and relationships.

(PS- The jet-fuel developer referred to in the podcast is Siyabulela Lethuxolo Xuza)

For more info about Denis and the show, see: http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/entrepreneurs-mentoring/

This is quick episode between shows, to let you know I’ve been on a break for a while, and am working on some varied and exciting shows, and coming up soon is a long chat I had with Terence Tracey - a Hillman Imp fanatic, and his adventure driving this small classic car through Africa on a ridiculous time frame! After spending the morning with him in one of his cars, I felt like I had just driven up through Africa and Europe!

The full episode will be out soon, but here’s a sneak peak of Terence showing me a few paintings about his adventure, and the award he won.

For the full story of Terence’s adventure, immersed with many wise words and funny anecdotes, be sure to subscribe to my channel on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube, or check this blog talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za and you can download the full show, coming out soon! You can also follow me on twitter @Telana.

Till then, look for the possibilities!

For more info see:

http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/adventure-art-1963-hillman-imp

Sihle Tshabalala had to consciously decide to do things differently to have a different life, and he made this decision while in prison.

Today, he is an inspiration to many in his community and country, and has ideas he is putting into action that are challenging the status quo.

He shares with Telana his story, the impact Brothers for All is having, and some different ways of tackling social issues that are having a positive and significant influence in his community.

For more info see:
http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/how-to-inspire-communities-to-change-sihle-tshabalala

Christopher Venter is an adventure writer, and never would have guessed he'd be writing about his last adventure without his sight.  Telana caught up with Chris and heard about his travels, love for scooters and adventure, his tragedy which he's turning into a new adventure, and what he's learnt about technology solutions for the blind.

For more info see:

http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/the-adventures-of-the-blind-scooter-guy

Samantha Derham, sustainability consultant, shares with Telana about how a lifestyle change that women can consider can have a significant and positive impact on their health, their finances, and the environment.  They talk about the reusable menstrual cup, looking at the mooncup, and cover concerns about using this sanitary product and its many benefits.  They also touch on the challenges in developing countries around the cultural taboos around menstruation, the effect for women with their monthly periods, and how the menstrual cup could be a solution.

For more information see:

http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/why-women-should-consider-using-menstrual-cups/