In this inspiring episode of the Bellwether Digest Podcast, we sit down with Nawa Punabantu, an education enthusiast and social entrepreneur who is changing the game for high school students. Nawa shares his remarkable educational journey, from navigating the challenges of academic life to building a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping students with essential skills for life.

Through his organization, Nawa has developed programs that teach financial literacy, engineering concepts, and critical life skills, empowering students to take charge of their futures. We explore his vision for reshaping education, the hurdles he’s faced along the way, and the profound impact his work has had on the lives of young learners.

Join us as we discuss how passion, purpose, and perseverance can create a ripple effect of positive change in the community. Whether you're an educator, student, or changemaker, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration you won't want to miss!

Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Malamulo Banda, a distinguished architect, to unravel the fascinating story of his journey into the world of architecture. Malamulo takes us through the highs and lows of his path to becoming an architect, sharing insights into his design process and the challenges he overcame through his career.

Discover the founding moments of his architecture firm as Malamulo discusses the inception of his company and the principles that drive his work. Gain valuable insights into the creative process behind some of his most notable designs and projects.

But it doesn't stop there – Malamulo has a vision for the future of architecture in Africa. Tune in to hear his passionate aspirations for making architecture more accessible and affordable to everyone. Learn about his initiatives aimed at impacting the architectural landscape in Africa positively

If you're curious about the intersection of passion, creativity, and social impact, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we delve into the mind of a visionary architect, Malamulo Banda, and explore the boundless possibilities of shaping a better future through design.

We have no rights to the music that is used in the episode.

Music by : Mixaund

Name of Song : Dreamers

website : https://mixaund.bandcamp.com/

The long awaited episode 6 ! This is a special one because it was our first interactive episode recorded live in the presence of an awesome crowd at the UCT Student Y.

In this episode we talk about why we started the Bellwether Digest and Podcast. We discuss the vision for the magazine and ultimately what drove us to plunge into the deep of artistic expression through writing and podcasting.

In the middle we are joined by Namibian Youtuber, Kovii Muruko, who gives an inspiring perspective of what it took to start her YouTube channel and how she edits and produces authentic and amazing videos all from her phone.

In the end and perhaps the best part of this episode, Mukundi opens up the discussion to our lovely guests through some interesting short interviews.

Enjoy the episode.

Welcome back to our loyal listeners ! This month we are joined by Chantel Maina. A distinguished and accomplished UCT student. She completed Matric with 7 distinctions from Kingsmead College in 2018. She is months away from graduating with an Actuarial Science degree, all while running her own high school tutoring company called, Whiztutors. 

We cover just about everything, from her high school career, time management skills, to the ins and outs of excelling academically whilst making a buck on the side. 

Thank you and enjoy the episode ! 

If you wish to make a tutoring session booking, email her at: [email protected] 

Chantel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantelmain.a/  

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Welcome to the first episode of the Bellwether Podcast in the year 2022. We had the honour of speaking to a man of many titles and talents, Mr. Daniel J Martin.

During his university career he started 2 successful businesses. He sold the one and the second, Delega, specialises in growing small to medium-sized businesses through an array of digital solutions such as professional and quality websites and digital marketing.  

His passion for empowering other through entrepreneurship finds expression in Kickstart Life, a company dedicated to helping students, young adults & entrepreneurs thrive in life by providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to realise the full potential. 

He also currently works as an entrepreneurship trainee at VAT IT, a tax return and compliance service provider operating in Sandton. And he offers his services as partnerships specialist at Zee.

Daniel has a very active LinkedIn and can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljamesmartin/

Dr. Heather Evans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Director of Evans Counseling Services LLC, a private group counseling practice in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. She has over 20 years of clinical experience, with a specialization in women’s issues, particularly sexual trauma, sex trafficking, and aftercare of its victims. Heather received a Doctor of Clinical Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her dissertation highlighted complex trauma and post-traumatic growth in victims of domestic sex trafficking. Heather is Co-founder of VAST (Valley Against Sex Trafficking) Coalition in the Lehigh Valley, PA. She is devoted to training and equipping service providers. In 2013, Heather received the Allied Professional Award from Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley for outstanding commitment to victims’ services. Heather is an Adjunct Professor of Global Trauma Recovery Institute of Missio Theological Seminary and travels and leads trips nationally and internationally, with the goal of partnering with and training trauma healing caregivers.

Heather is the author of two books on complex trauma and posttraumatic growth in sex trafficking survivors and the creator of the Voices of Survivors Project.

To keep in touch with Dr Heather Evans follow: http://evanscounselingservices.com/

www.voicesofsurvivorsproject.com

https://www.routledge.com/Understanding-Complex-Trauma-and-Post-Traumatic-Growth-in-Survivors-of/Evans/p/book/9780367621285

Join us for our second episode with student entrepreneurs Rinae and Ibrahim, the co-founders of  RINAIBRA.

RINAIBRA is a maintenance communication system with a focus on students and the residence maintenance administrator. Founded in 2020 by Riane and Ibrahim, they offer tracking of residence maintenance issues on the platform and a convenient communication system between the administrator and the students of the residence. The platform provides real-time insights on maintenance issues that persist in the residences. Allowing the client to save money on maintenance while also leading to new alternative solutions to unsuspected maintenance problems. RINAIBRA promotes accountability within residence maintenance systems.

Check out their website: https://www.rinaibra.com/

And for more Bellwether content visit our website: https://bellwetherdigest.co.za/

This premier episode of this podcast is with artist, rapper, teacher and student mentor Ntobeko Mjijwa. Ntobeko starts by giving us commentary on three of his art pieces that explore the theme of 'violence in language' we also talk about how he ended up studying art, his work and how his take on the issues of our society.

Links to his art pieces: 

Piece no. 1: Ndim Indoda Apha: https://latitudes.online/ntobeko-mjiwa-ndim-indoda-apha.html

Piece no. 2: Hambani Makwerekwere: https://latitudes.online/ntobeko-mjiwa-hambani-makwerekwere.html

Piece no. 3: Indoda ayikhali: https://latitudes.online/ntobeko-mjiwa-indoda-ayikhali.html