It's World Mental Health day ...and it comes at a time when our lives have changed considerably as a result of Covid-19. I am taking this moment to lead a loving presence meditation to help us connect to our mind and body. When you feel mentally well, you can be productive and help others reduce stress.  All you need is a few minutes to practice this meditation….to help you slow down and connect with your body.

Janice Kemoli is my guest today. She has implemented marketing strategies in Africa for blue chip global brands such as Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite beverages, Panadol analgesic, Aquafresh toothpaste, Kenya Breweries beer brands and Barclays Bank. She shares about the lessons not having a job taught her and in a way prepared her for Covid-19. She touches on issues of identity and shares some precious leadership nuggets on leading a life of self-awareness.

My guests today are  Prof PLO Lumumba and my niece, Aisha Onsando, a public policy and strategic communications consultant. We are talking about what is the Africa we want and how we can make Africa work for Africa. How do we hold each other accountable as individuals and as a nation? Maybe it's time for a character transplant for all of us in the continent so we can begin to think right about Africa and our role as leaders and citizens. This and much more from two different generations…….

If you want  to be part of mentoring young Africans into self-sufficiency and servant leadership, check out  https://plofoundation.org/

Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Russian novelist and philosopher said “The soul is healed by being with children.” May your soul be healed as you listen to my guest, four year old Adia as I find out what Coronavirus means to her and what she will miss when Covid-19 is over.

My guest in this episode is Sheida Jaffer, a psychotherapist and a spiritual seeker…. We chat about life, what led her to study psychotherapy and about finding your voice. While growing up she witnessed a lot of domestic violence in the Indian community in the UK and this is what started her on this journey of empathy and compassion to help those who were suffering. So in this conversation we will talk about relationships, closures, the importance of being self-aware and most of all, being comfortable with being enough and self-acceptance.

Today I am with Farzana, Regina, Mariam and Nanjala …and as we are chatting, they all decide that this should be part of the podcast...so here’s to spontaneity. We are talking about life, friendships and G&T ... The quote by Louise Hay, Heal Your Body A-Z: “How you start your day is how you live your day. How you live your day is how you live your life” is how Farzana starts us off.. Spontaneity means leaving room for magic in your life…

This session is recorded from the Maasai Mara where I am watching the wildebeest migration - the largest animal migration in the world. Watching these animals in the Maasai Mara is a reminder to choose presence….So I take this wonderful opportunity to guide you through an open awareness presence meditation….

What are the stories you're telling yourself? What’s the conditioning you have around your sexuality? Your belief creates your reality. In this episode I talk to Silfath Pinto, a global wellness expert and transformational coach about mindset, mindfulness and movement. Silfath  left her corporate banking job in 2009 to begin her life coaching career.  She is passionate about teaching people how to be masters of their energy, reality and happiness. She offers talks, retreats and private coaching sessions using her Luminessence method, a blend of mindset coaching, cellular reprogramming and somatic therapy.  Silfath facilitates about four retreats a year in different parts of the world. You can follow her on IG @silfath.sophia

We are doing a calm affirmations meditation to help us stay grounded….

“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves” - Dalai Lama XIV

How is your breathing? Did you know that your breath helps change the DNA in body? My guest is Vincent Oloo, Director at Breathe Africa International and a certified transformation breath trainer and he talks to me about the healing power of breath and why we should practice conscious breathing. You can reach him on +254 721 691 553 or email [email protected] or on Twitter @vincentoloo7