Ladies and gentlemen, we're back with another Kamo special!!! For those of you still wondering who Kamo is? Kamo' man (see what we did there), it's been two episodes... Its okay we believe in third chances. SHE IS a UCT radio host, a familiar voice behind various UCT productions, but most importantly a friend of the podcast.

The two previous episodes focused on her experiences with the various pillars of identity, namely family, religion, relationships, culture and society. In this episode we build on our discussion by introducing the question of how changing her environment has tested her identity. We uncover the parts of her identity that were unshaken despite the change, and also those that were tempted by the influences of peer pressure, as many of us find to be a common experience especially within the university setting.

The relevance of the questions asked exceed their settings as many of us find ourselves having to face them at various stages of our lives given that environmental changes follow the seasons of our lives. We found this episode in particular to be deeply moving and hope you find it to be that way as well. As usual we are thankful for all the support and look forward to hearing your thoughtful feedback :)

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Ladies and gentlemen, part 2 is officially here!!! You guys have been asking and we've delivered. We are once again joined by a friend, a UCT radio host, and a familiar voice behind various UCT productions, she goes by Kamogelo Maponya.

In the previous episode we had a in-depth discussion about the influence of family and religion on Kamo's identity. During the episode she highlights the education culture in her family, her evolution from being raised Christian to choosing Christ for herself, dealing with the stigma of coming from a divorced family, and so much more.

In this episode, there's a shift in focus to the influence of relationships, culture and society. She opens up about the impact of surface level friendships in comparison to deep, meaningful ones. She touches on the societal implications of growing up as a girl, and her willingness to learn about her culture despite not growing up culturally rooted.

Thanks for the wonderful feedback and support thus far, especially for the warm reception of the previous episode :) We sincerely apologize for the delay and we hope you enjoy this video.

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Ladies and gentlemen, this is it!!! You guys have been asking and we've delivered. This episode is the first of its kind. Drum roll please... We have our very first guest!!!!! The wonderful Kamogelo Maponya.

She joins us for a four part special episode where we discuss the various aspects of identity that we've been touching on in the previous episodes. In this episode, we directed our primary focus on the influence that family and religion has had on Kamo's experience with identity. We look into the effects of growing up in a divorced household; her position in the order of siblings; her grandfather being a pastor and so much more.

We are beyond grateful to have been given the opportunity to have such insightful conversations with a long time friend and supporter of the podcast. We are also constantly amazed at the positive feedback that we are continuously given by our viewers and listeners. We hope you enjoy this episode and the episodes to follow :)

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Welcome back to another episode in the Unveiling Identity series brought to you by the one-and-only buff babies. This is the final part of the final episode before we introduce our special guest.

Often times our purpose is in no way unique, certainly not on a macro level. This realisation can be discouraging or empowering depending on how one chooses to look at it. This episode serves as a reminder that it is okay for our purpose to not be unique, because our contribution to it will always be unique. This episode also introduces the idea of our purpose being a reflection of our values and our values being a reflection or of who we are.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts in the comment section, and appreciate your continued support :)

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Welcome back to another episode in the Unveiling Identity series brought to you by the one-and-only buff babies. This is the second part of the final episode before we introduce our guest.

In part one we mentioned that purpose gives life direction, meaning and significance. However, we understand that everyone goes through a period in their life, where they are in pursuit of their journey. This searching stage can often be frustrating and hence this episode will discuss how one should approach this stage. It will also discuss the importance of understanding the difference between a macro purpose and a micro purpose.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts in the comment section, and appreciate your continued support :)

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Welcome back to another episode in the Unveiling Identity series brought to you by the one-and-only buff babies. This is the first part of the final episode before we introduce our guest.

In this part we introduce the idea of purpose. We reached the conclusion that progress without direction is merely movement and that purpose is what gives us direction, meaning and significance. We also realized that sacrifices are a non-negotiable in any journey without pursuing and that purpose is what makes the sacrifice worthwhile.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts in the comment section, and appreciate your continued support :)

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Ever wondered why we are who we are? Well you've come to the right place!!!

In the previous episode, we discussed the different factors that can play a role in shaping one's identity. In this episode, we take a more personal approach where Q opens up about what its like coming from a big family; Yoel speaks on growing up as a pastor's kid, and we both explore how our friendships have shaped who we are today. During our conversation we touch on our journey with religion, society and culture.

We look forward to hear your thoughts :)

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Join us as we embark on an enlightening journey of self-discovery done the buff baby way!!!

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the influences of family, society, culture, and relationships. We take a look at how these factors shape our sense of self and influence our behaviors, choices and ambitions.

Thanks for all the heart warming support!!!

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WELCOME BACK TO OUR TWO-PART SPECIAL OF REMEMBER THAT TIME WHEN; A conversation on Culture and Religion.
Our Season finale! 

In hopes of having established the differences between the two concepts, an open table in the name of sharing past experiences lead to a deepened understanding of how our respective cultures and belief systems coherently shaped us into becoming who we are, and more so WHO YOU HEAR. In so doing, our special guest, uzi&T. made it evident why his appearance was 'special'. 

From THE BUFF BABIES, 

We have come to the end of what has been an amazing first season. We will be back in February for more fun content, think tanks, and your favourite Buff Babies! Keep in touch during this break on our Instagram. And stay tuned for more social media platforms to come and ways to interact with us. 
This season has only been a success because of all the individual buff babies who have dedicated their time to tuning in. We are a product of our listeners. So with that being said Thank you and we hope you look forward to another adventure-packed season 2..... 

Happy holidays, Prosperous New Year,  and with LOVE ALWAYS.

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Welcome back to yet another episode. This episode the fourth member of our team is making his podcast debut, uzi&T. Join us as we explore our own definitions of culture, religion and how they intersect. 

Are culture and religion one and the same? What role does religion play in shaping culture and vice versa? The relevance of culture and religion in the South African context? Do you need to believe in a higher power to have a moral compass?

Thanks for all the support, follow us on instagram @buff_babies_ and share your thoughts.

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