In this episode I chat with Campfire Conversations founder, Nicolette Louw. Nicolette is a former Speech Therapist who, after navigating her own midlife trauma alone, saw the need for more authentic & healing conversations in our communities. Her journey to seeking deeper conversations with the people around her led her to establish a company called Campfire Conversations. Campfire is a philosophy, a practise & a structure rooted in holding space, vulnerability, non-judgmental...

Deepak John is a first generation South African. He and his family journeyed from Kerala, India to South Africa in the late 1980's. They lived in townships until 1994 when apartheid finally ended. In this episode, we unpack how Deepak felt as a first generation South African and the social dichotomy he faced growing up in a community that was starkly different from the traditional Indian culture his parents hailed from. In addition to his eclectic cultural upbringing, Deepak has a...

Episode Disclaimer: Before you make any decisions about your health, especially when it comes to medication, please consult your own medical professionals. Nicole Starbuck is a published author, intuitive expert, quantum energy healer, spiritual mentor, and life coach empowering female entrepreneurs to become the best version of themselves so they can experience more peace, joy, and love. As a spiritual mentor and life coach, Nicole serves female entrepreneurs who want to have it all while...

Zulke Krouwkam grew up in Bethlehem, a small town in the Free State in South Africa. At the age of 14 she started to have seizures, which began to greatly affect her normal functioning, and her life. She eventually moved to the Cape Town in 2012 where, despite undergoing 4 major brain operations during her time at University, she successfully completed her studies. Today, 8 years later, Zulke is now officially a self-proclaimed native Capetonian, living a magical life with her partner and...

I took a bit of a break from recording on here (a nearly FOUR week break!). I have really missed this space but, to be honest, I needed the break to focus on other things for a while, namely work and family commitments. Thus, I decided to kill two birds with one stone today. I wanted to 1. break my hiatus (it was hard, I felt nervous!) 2. attempt my idea of recording a podcast while simultaneously recording live on Instagram. I felt nervous, sick (have a cold), insecure and definitely not...

Bernice obtained her BSc (HONS) Dietetics degree at the University of Stellenbosch. She has been successful in many fields of health and wellness including fertility and nutrition, in retail and private practice for several years. She is passionate about nutrition and wellness and has helped many patients reach a position of improved health through personalized eating plans, dietary and supplement recommendations. She is an advocate for proactive medicine, such as through the use of DNA...

Sarah Heintz is a Digital Marketing Strategist with a master’s in psychology. She has nearly 10 strong years of experience in PPC marketing and digital media strategy. In addition to all that, she is a single Mom to two twin girls, running her business as an expat in Cape Town. In our chat we discuss how she ended up as an expat in Cape Town, her life as a single #mompreneur - how she raises twin girls while scaling a new business. Further, we discuss the ins and outs and all you need to...

Melissa Reid is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and the founder of Shine Health. Born and raised in Toronto, Melissa came to live in Cape Town at the age of 18 and stayed to raise her family here. A mom to 2 teenage boys, it was her youngest son’s health issues that led her down a path to studying natural nutrition. She currently runs 21 day detoxes, offering her clients a range of positive results from weight loss to improved mood, and she is here today to enlighten us all a little more...

MARGARET HIRSCH is the Co-founder & Chief Operations Officer of Hirsch’s Homestores in Southern Africa and is a champion of empowering others to achieve their best lives, both personally and professionally. She is A BILLIONARE who came from rough beginnings. She is 70 years old and was named top women in business only 5 years ago, so she is just getting started. Today she is here with us to share moments of her personal journey, her top tips in business and her passion behind lifting...