It's the last episode of Season 3! Time has flown by so fast, let's reflect on this Season and also talk about what time has taught me and this period of Lockdown.  My biggest hope for life after this lockdown – with so much that withered and with so much that was unveiled for us. I hope that whatever we find in this season be the light that we follow into the next season. We don't have to resume on where we left off with the previous normal but rebuild a new normal for ourselves. This is a very short episode, do enjoy. From me, keep well and keep safe. Until then, goodbye. ************************************************************************************** Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already, rate and review us. You can also leave us a voice message on anchor.fm and who knows you might be featured on our next episode. These are other platforms where you can find this podcast and subscribe to one that you have access to. You can find both our Podcast and our Host Olerato on Instagram. For business inquiries email us on [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejourneyunearthed/message

In the guest chair today we have Sinenhlanhla Ndlela who is the founder of Yococo dairy free ice-cream. With a background in TV writing and post-production, Sinenhlanhla taught herself how to make ice-cream and run a small business. What first intrigued me and I got to love the most is how she is able to creatively blend in parts of herself into the ice-cream making, that is her vegan lifestyle and the spiritual aspect. In our conversation, she mentions how she is fulfilled whenever she is in a place where she can serve and through Yococo she is able to serve love through scoops. This conversation was recorded months ago just after her solo-cation and you'll get to hear parts of that story. This is what we further spoke about; 1. What gave her the courage to start the business without any prior experience in ice-cream making 2. How was the ice-cream first received in the market and what were some of the challenges she encountered in getting it out there 3. What she mainly considers for her collaborative works 4. Her approach with setbacks 5. How is she able to wear many hats in her business without burning out 6. And finding purpose. I hope that you do take something from this conversation today, do enjoy. ************************************************************************************** Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already, rate and review us. You can also leave us a voice message on anchor.fm and who knows you might be featured on our next episode. These are other platforms where you can find this podcast and subscribe to one that you have access to. You can find both our Podcast and our Host Olerato on Instagram. For business inquiries email us on [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejourneyunearthed/message

Today's podcast episode is a solo-episode. I decided to have myself on the guest chair. Each year on my birthday I reflect on what I know for sure by listing down things I know for sure and the list will be equivalent to my age. So since yesterday, the 27 April, was my 27th birthday today is a birthday special and I am dishing 27 things I know for sure. I do encourage you to join in and share your list. Please note that some of the things in this episode may not necessarily be anyone's truth, but are derived purely from what I have come to know based on the life I have lived to this point. I am hoping that you will take out something from it. Do enjoy! ************************************************************************************** Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast if you haven't already, rate and review us. You can also leave us a voice message on anchor.fm and who knows you might be featured on our next episode. These are other platforms where you can find this podcast and subscribe to one that you have access to. You can find both our Podcast and our Host Olerato on Instagram. Our website is www.lifewitholerato.com For business inquiries email us on [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejourneyunearthed/message

Please note that today's episode may be triggering for sensitive listeners. This is by far the most emotional episode the podcast has covered. I sat down with Pabi Kgadima who's navigating living with multiple mental health issues, Biopolar disorder, Depression and temporal lobe epilepsy. We first spoke about how she's navigating life while living with these mental health issues then we covered her journey as a qualified Somatologist with an experience spanning almost 15 years of skincare and wellness. On social media platforms, she shares her knowledge as a skincare influencer.  In our conversation today you will hear about; 1. How she found out that she had these Mental Health issues and what prompted her to go for a diagnosis 2. How her healing journey looks like every day 3. Her morning routine or a spiritual practice that starts her day 4. When did her journey and passion for skin and hair care all begin 5. The most underrated thing about the work as an influencer & her biggest lesson in this industry? 6. The one book that changed her perspective on life 7. How she defines success for herself  ************************************************************************************** Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already, rate and review us. You can also leave us a voice message on anchor.fm and who knows you might be featured on our next episode. These are other platforms where you can find this podcast and subscribe to one that you have access to. You can find both our Podcast and our Host Olerato on Instagram. For business inquiries email us on [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejourneyunearthed/message

When I first discovered Renka Maternity I was elated to finally find something that was going to release one of the anxieties for new moms, the worry around preparing for the hospital bag. Renka Maternity is a service that offers a solution to expectant moms for their maternity hospital bag needs. It provides pre-packed hospital bags for mommy and baby with trusted brands. In today's podcast episode I have a conversation with the founder of Renka Maternity, Shalom Piorkowski. She is a mom to two beautiful girls and definitely knows best when it comes to hospital bags needs. In this episode, we cover her story, her journey in this business and motherhood. In our conversation today you will hear about; 1. The story behind Renka Maternity and what made her start this sort of business 2. How was the product first received and what were some of the challenges she encountered when she first launched 3. What has been the most fulfilling thing about being a mompreneur 4. What was the defining moment that made her leave her 9-5 work to start her business 5. Her own journey with motherhood 6. How does self-care look like for her and what scripture or philosophy in life she lives by I hope that you take something from today's episode, do enjoy it. ************************************************************************************** Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already, rate and review us. You can also leave us a voice message on anchor.fm and who knows you might be featured on our next episode. These are other platforms where you can find this podcast and subscribe to one that you have access to. You can find both our Podcast and our Host Olerato on Instagram. For business inquiries email us on [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejourneyunearthed/message

We have reached the final episode of the 4 part series on Psychology Matters. In this episode, we talk about Psychology for a healthy relationship with Buyisile Mncina. I couldn't have brought you a series on psychology without touching on this topic. If you've missed the previous episode you can catch up on them here; Part 1: Psychology for Mom Part 2: Psychology for the working woman Part 3: Psychology for the boss-lady I hope you did enjoy the series. If there's any particular episode that you feel spoke to you, let me know on our social media platforms below. If you feel like there is someone you know who may need the message from today's episode, please feel free to share this episode with them. ************************************************************************************** Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast if you haven't already, rate and review us. You can also leave us a voice message on anchor.fm and who knows you might be featured on our next episode. These are other platforms where you can find this podcast and subscribe to one that you have access to. You can find both our Podcast and our Host Olerato on Instagram. Our website is www.lifewitholerato.com For business inquiries email us on [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejourneyunearthed/message

To celebrate International women's month I am bringing you a 4-part series on Psychology Matters to dive deep on uncomfortable topics that can aid our healing as women. The series features Buyisile Mncina who is a Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, a Counselling Psychologist and Director at Re Basadi Mental Health Associates. Today we air our third episode of the series, talking about Psychology for the boss-lady. During this difficult time in our country and global community, we would like to encourage you to continue supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs who will bear the full brunt of this pandemic.  If you feel like there is someone you know who may need the message from today's episode, please feel free to share this episode with them. Do enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejourneyunearthed/message

To celebrate International women's month I am bringing you a 4-part series on Psychology Matters to dive deep on uncomfortable topics that can aid our healing as women.  The series features Buyisile Mncina who is a Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, a Counselling Psychologist and Director at Re Basadi Mental Health Associates.  Today we air our second episode of the series, talking about Psychology for the working woman.  This Series is one close to my heart that I felt necessary to gift to women, like me. who may need it. Please do share it with a family or friend who may need the message from today's episode. Do enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejourneyunearthed/message

To celebrate International women's month I am bringing you a 4-part series on Psychology Matters to dive deep on uncomfortable topics that can aid our healing as women.  The series features Buyisile Mncina who is a Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, a Counselling Psychologist and Director at Re Basadi Mental Health Associates.   Today we air our first episode of the series, talking about Psychology for Mom. This Series is one close to my heart that I felt necessary to gift to women, like me. who may need it. Please do share it with a family or friend who may need the message from today's episode. Do enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejourneyunearthed/message

In today’s episode, I have Sipamandla Manqele who is the woman behind the food brand Local Village foods, where they believe that Food is our currency for connection.  Born in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape she was always committed to contributing to the development of her community and even bigger, our continent. Her company sources only naturally grown food from small scale farmers across the continent. Its range includes African superfoods, grains, granola, raw African honey, gluten-free flour, and porridge. Sipamandla was selected as one of the Mail and Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans in 2019 In our conversation today you will hear about; 1. How her entrepreneurial journey started - from selling toilet papers, to selling chickens and now Local Village Foods 2. She passionately shares how she sees food as a way to break borders and to connect people 3. She also shares some biggest lessons, misconceptions and what she had to unlearn in her business journey 4. And last one thing I cannot leave out, how does her time to replenish look like I hope that you do take something from this conversation today, do enjoy. ************************************************************************************** Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already, rate and review us. You can also leave us a voice message on anchor.fm and who knows you might be featured on our next episode. These are other platforms where you can find this podcast and subscribe to one that you have access to. You can find both our Podcast and our Host Olerato on Instagram. For business inquiries email us on [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejourneyunearthed/message

Today in the guest chair we have Mbali Nwoko who is an award-winning farmer and the founder of Green Terrace, which is an agribusiness growing high-value vegetable crops in SA. In this episode, she really shares her story and some of her business tips so generously with us.  You will hear about;  1. How she daringly started her business  2. What is her approach with taking risks  3. Some of the misconceptions people have about the Agric space  4. How to know when you should let go of a business  5. And of'cos how does her time to replenish look like  There is so much more that we spoke about in this conversation, so do enjoy it.  ************************************************************************************** Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already, rate and review us. You can also leave us a voice message on anchor.fm and who knows you might be featured on our next episode. These are other platforms where you can find this podcast and subscribe to one that you have access to. You can find both our Podcast and our Host Olerato on Instagram. For business inquiries email us on [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejourneyunearthed/message

Late last year, too excited to even contain it, I announced on Instagram that I was going to interview thee first black female winemaker in SA. But on that day the interview didn't happen because load-shedding happened. However, because this was a very special guest she managed to still spare me time in her busy schedule. So today I am really excited to be bringing you our conversation with Ntsiki Biyela who is the Founder of Aslina Wine. This is what you can expect from today's episode;   1. Where her life story began 2. How she got to become the first black female winemaker 3. How she started her own business - Aslina Wine 4. Her biggest lessons and highlights in this industry 5. What she does with her downtime to self-care. ************************************************************************************** Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already, rate and review us.  You can also leave us a voice message on anchor.fm and who knows you might be featured on our next episode. These are other platforms where you can find this podcast and subscribe to one that you have access to. You can find both our Podcast and our Host Olerato on Instagram. For business inquiries email us on [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejourneyunearthed/message

WE ARE BACK | NEW SEASON After some time of thinking through going back to corporate, I have decided to do so. In this episode today, that is our very first for 2020 and for the new season, I have an honest talk on what made me decide to go back to a 9-5 day job. My hope with this episode is to remove the shame or disappointment that we often feel when we have to go back to a place that we thought we were leaving for good. To really say, it's okay to do it if it is for your own personal good and growth. When things do not pan out the way we thought they would, that does not mean we should remain in one place holding on to old hopes. We have to make a move. Like I said, this for me is not a step back but one step I needed to make to enable the one going forward. Good thing though, the podcast still continues. This is what you can expect from today's episode; 1. Why I resigned in the first place 2. How I then started the podcast and the journey of it 3. What I learned in between, and what then made me decide to go back to corporate 4. Prioritizing Joy this decade. ************************************************************************************** Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already, rate and review us. You can also leave us a voice message on anchor.fm and who knows you might be featured on our next episode. These are other platforms where you can find this podcast and subscribe to one that you have access to. You can find both our Podcast and our Host Olerato on Instagram. For business inquiries email us on [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejourneyunearthed/message