Join me as I celebrate the coming of age of Cafe Curiosity! In this episode I take a look back to where we started, funny how what seemed impossible has come to life. The featured story is Passing the Bone by Henry J Sakala, an awesome adventure led by the ever precocious Bobo and dear beloved old Ninja who has seen it all!

Sandra Czich has an electric energy and zest for life that is palpable across oceans. She is a testament to determination, curiosity and living a life led by love. Sandra shares her story from deep challenges as a child that led her to success and security in her first career to finding her way back to her first love, art, in a second career. Sandra is the Co-founder of - CZI the Art of Skin.

Our journey, love is all that matters, continues as we listen to a story about infatuation. Or is it about love? In A Sunny Afternoon a woman is completely consumed by the memory of a moment's interaction with the perfect man who she believes is her soul mate. She soon finds herself lost in her obsession - to what end though? A Sunny Afternoon is written by Veronique Tadjo; visit her website veroniquetadjo.com for more about her work.

In this episode, we're off to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for a energy filled chat with Ngaira Mandara. He talks about art and taking the leap to becoming a full time artist who makes a living from his art. He shares a bit about his creative process and how through his art, the story of life today is immortalised. Find out more about his work at www.ngairam.com

In this episode we witness the despair of our protagonist wishing he had known what was happening to save the woman he loves. In Sandra's Letter, written by Malusi Mwongeli, a painful assault takes over the lives of a loving couple leading to a painful loss and an overwhelming sense of helplessness.

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We have all been feeling the pinch lately as the cost of living has gone up! Add to that the pressure of approaching midlife and feeling as though you are not saving enough for retirement or prepared for the unexpected. My guest is financial advisor Babalwa Nonkenge, who is breaking down barriers created by complex financial lingo and products through her work on Epokothweni, a Xhosa language financial literacy podcast. Babalwa shares simple tools we can use to educate ourselves on money matters and to turn financial stress into joy and achievement. Follow her work at www.epokothweni.co.za

Growing up tales of that once in a lifetime love led us to believe that our lives would be perfect once Prince Charming swept us off our feet. Swoon! Swoon! Reality is that love is not always convenient, perfectly packaged or a red carpet straight to paradise! This love is true and enduring and sees us through the toughest obstacles life throws in our path. Join us for General Kunta’s Heart for we all deserve love no matter who we are or where we are!

Join me today for a heart warming episode as my guest Sihle Bolani shares her journey to self awareness and presence. In her book, Nah Keep Your Strength, Sihle shares intimate stories about her life through the lens of 4 generations and on the show we discover how she found a path to healing through self reflection and writing. She shares her insights on doing the work of self awareness and ultimately self acceptance. You can find more on Sihle and her work at www.sihlebolani.co.za

Many of us have had to leave our homes in search of a better life be it within the same country or moving to lands afar. Generations are being born in foreign lands where the need to connect with their origins while fitting in is the order of the day. New identities are woven mixing the old world with the new. I am excited to share this week's story, New Daughter's of Africa, by Bridget Minamore.

Believing in your idea enough to turn it into a business is a daunting task and often calls for a link to deeper purpose. Join Ojiugo Uche, CEO & founder of Genti Media, and I as we explore her journey building a media tech company that provides audio content in African voices and languages. Her passion and belief in how our communities can be enriched through stories and indigenous languages ignites hope of what is possible for us all. Ojiugo also shares practical tips on how she stays on purpose through her support network and self care.