From a rich cultural background cradled by humble beginnings, to the long and winding corridors of the Tshwane University of Technology , I was introduced to Nikiwe, fondly addressed as "Nicki" by her squad. Nikiwe hails from Seshego in the Limpopo province of South Africa, she currently lives and works as , an ESL teacher in the South of Korea. Living and working in a foreign country has its occasional highs and inevitable low blows, this week on the GreenTea podcast we sip and reconnect with her for an "open-heart" conversation, come by and sip as I talk to Nikiwe Mashele.