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UBUNTU NGUMUNTU NGABANTU: I AM BECAUSE YOU ARE

Dr. Warren Chalklen is a passionate servant of South Africa, committed to a just and equitable education system for all. In this podcast we discuss the important link between racism, veganism, gender equality and all the other isms of this world. We understand the reality of racism being a subconscious reality and the true way out of it. As controversial as it may be, white privelige according to Warren is ripe across the globe and it is shown through the four keys being language, symbols, institutions and policies

We chat about the importance of community and how it motivates a sense of love and compassion much needed in this world to go from surviving to thriving.

As an education innovator, he has taught over 82,000+ students across 178 countries using online and face to face platforms.

As a scholar, he combines his Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University, his MPA from the Bush School of Government and Public Service, and his B.ED from Wits University in South Africa with his experience in government, research and non-profit organizations to produce a better world.

As a data driven manager, he builds individual and organizational capacity in the fields of diversity, policy analysis, and data driven performance using softwares such as Excel, Salesforce and Balanced Scorecard tools.

Previous podcast guest John joins us for another session where he discusses his latest book, The Butterfly Man. This is everyone’s story. This isn’t just a book. It’s a guidebook to a healthier new world. It’s part of an educational initiative that seeks to inspire others to look for more honest answers, to see through the institutions that have made us sick, and find the energy to create our own solutions. John explains this through his own hardship of erectile dysfunction in his late twenties.

John McInroy is a South African born social activist, philanthropist, social entrepreneur, ultra endurance athlete, international field hockey player, actor and vegan yogi. John and I got super deep in this session covering topics of how he regained love for himself and in turn spreading that love with like minded people. John's charisma sone through the entire time and he talks how he made a conscious decision to focus that energy towards the the health of the planet and all sentient beings. This guy creates and innovates but most importantly he has an innate ability to inspire people to find their true self.

Peter is a raw food chef, author and health educator who has been guiding South Africa on a journey to radiant health, abundant energy, lightness and fun.

Him and his wife, Berryn (Co-Founder of Soaring Free) returned home to South Africa in 2006. A close friend asked them to run a workshop for herself and her housemate teaching them how to prepare healthy food. They invited a small group of people together and presented their first course. This led to the beginning of courses and events around South Africa teaching people about raw & living foods and how to make delicious raw food dishes.

Joanne Lefson is a former professional golfer with a degree in Zoology from the Texas A&M University. She was previously a columnist for Compleat Golfer magazine and presented a slot on women's golf on M-Net's SuperSport channel. Throughout her life, Joanne has always been drawn to the plight of shelter dogs. Through this motivation she founded the Woof Project and Farm Sanctuary SA.

Dr Thomas Jahn is a doctor of Chinese Medicine (DTCM DAC SOUTH AFRICA) (LAc California AC 9177) specializing in acupuncture, acupressure massage, Qi Gong therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion and cupping.

We delve deep into the understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its broad scope of its application and its potential benefits in health today. According to Dr Jahn, from the moment we are conceived we are in a constant state of motion and we need to understand how to manage our energies or chi. TCM is an on going attempt to recognise what are the different relationships at play within our bodies.

Dr Ron du Preez based in Arizona, USA is a senior pastor and an internationally renowned bible scholar of the 7th Day Adventist Church. Fit and faith are great ways to describe him. At the age of 64 on a completely vegan diet, Dr Ron ran the Grand Canyon Rim-Rim-Rim just after running a 7 marathons in 7 days in 7 countries. Not only is Dr Ron making an influence in the church community and the running trails but he has just completed his third doctorate

Werner Daniels is a man living a balanced life that I have aptly named the "Happiest Man In The World". Werner was not your overnight success. He transitioned through tough times for many years to become the happy plant powered ultra endurance superfoodist we know today.

Tash is the epitome of living a balanced and purpose driven life. After traveling the world learning cultures, techniques and yoga she found herself and her purpose right next door to the very restaurant she grew up in. On the same block as her family's Italian restaurant, Tash etched the name "Nourish'd" in the dust of a garage door which has now become the thriving plant-based cafe that Cape Townian's flock to. Not only does it have deliciously nourishing meals but it is a meeting place of like minded sustainable souls

John McInroy is a South African born social activist, philanthropist, social entrepreneur, ultra endurance athlete, international field hockey player, actor and vegan yogi. John and I got super deep in this session covering topics of how he regained love for himself and in turn spreading that love with like minded people. John's charisma shone through the entire time and he talks how he made a conscious decision to focus that energy towards the the health of the planet and all sentient beings. This guy creates and innovates but most importantly he has an innate ability to inspire people to find their true self.

Nick Lawson is no average bloke. This Aussie has extremely big dreams and his purpose in life is to bring communities together through love and compassion. He exudes a confidence like no other adventurer or runner I have ever met and this is all driven by his deep seated desire to love and be loved. Nick started his journey of running only 10 months ago and has never run a marathon on his life but on 14 February 2018 that all changes. Nick has committed to running a marathon a day for the next year from South Africa to Tunisia all barefoot.