Stretch Podcast

#169 - A Conversation on Freedom with William Goldstone

On the 27th of April 1994 South Africa held it's very first democratic election.
The day has since been termed FREEDOM DAY.
In this episode I am in conversation with Willam Goldstone on Freedom, these are some questions and issues we touched on:
1. What exactly is Freedom?

2. Are black people free? If not, what will it take to be free

3. Do we need politicians to be free

4. Forgivenesss? Do black people need to forgive white people?

5. Identity politics and the dweling on the past struggles

And much more

#168 - Up Close And Personal With Phemelo Motene

In this profile feature of the StretchPodcast I am getting up close and personal with Phemelo Motene. Many of you may know her as one of the original characters of the first ever South Africa Soap Generations, as Khensane Moroka. Others will know her as radio talk show of Life Happens on SAFM. 
In this conversation however, you are going to get to know another side of Phemelo. She is refreshingly authentic and open, she shares with me her early days as a radio personality, how acting and fame were never the plan. Her struggles with fame and celebritydom, how radio has always been her first love, her smart and curious mine, her views on relationships, money and many more.

#167 - WISDOM OF AGES WITH MAX MOYO

In this episode I am in conversation with Max Moyo an Author, Human transformation coach and Keynote speaker. What was meant to be a conversation on LEADERSHIP, turned out to be way more than that. Max Moyo literally poured out wisdom of ages. May this conversation enrich and bless you the same way it blessed me.
We covered the following:
• Self leadership• Productivity and Fruitfulness• Change, Progress and Growth• Personal Power• Purpose and talent• Work, Time and Money
You will never look at a Mango tree and Mangos the same again 😊

#166 - HEALING | SELF LOVE & YOGA with Banesa Tseki

This conversation with Banesa is easily amongst the best I have had on the podcast and I have had many great conversation. This one is right up there with the top 10. 
In this episode Banesa takes us through her journey that led to her becoming a seeker of of alternative healing, which led to understanding self love and fully embracing yoga, Kundilini yoga in particular. We also talk about the moon and it's connection to us the feminine. Why we should rever this cosmic bond we have with the moon. 

#165 - Parent Coaching with Ayanda Tetyana

What if parenting came with a coach as a standard package? How much easier and manageable would your parenting life be?  Sadly that is not the case in our reality, we had to figure it all out through many mistakes along the way. Which is why I found Ayanda Tetyana's work so intriguing, she is a parent couch, such a beautiful concept.
In this episode we cover all things parenting and responding to these questions 

1. What don't what do we miss about parenting? 
2. What do children really need? 
3. How involved should we be in our children’s lives (basically how much time should we be spending with them if there’s an average) 
4. Do children really learn from what we do and not what we say? 
5. Gender dynamics of single parenting - What is an ideal environment for a healthy child to grow in
6. Homeschooling or alternative schooling

#164 - On Human Rights with Sandile Msibi

Human Rights day is one of the most important public holidays in South Africa due to the historical events that took place in 1960 where 69 people where gunned down and killed for demanding their human rights. On the Stretch Podcast we try to remain conscious of what truly matters and will strive to bring guest who will tackle relevant and crital topics.
In this episode Sandile Msibi and I attempt to answer the following questions:
What are we referring to when we speak of human rights
In an ideal world what would human rights look like
Is that Ideal possible? If so what will it take
How should we think about human rights in the context of South African history and in our present day
It is a complex conversation as you will hear, we leave you the listner with more questions than answers which is always better.

#163 - Entrepreneurship in the digital age with Hetty the Entrepreneur

Being entrepreneurial is an essential skill in the 21st century, more so after 2020 where it became blatantly clear that there is no such thing as Job Security. Many people found themselves thinking about possibility of side hustles or full on entrepreneurship and how to go about it in the era of the digital 
Which is why I thought of none other than Hetty The Entrepreneur to have a conversation with. In this conversation we cover, amongst other things: What it means to be entrepreneurial, why it is important in this day and age. The power of having a social media presence as a business, being deliberate about your social media, Social media marketing and strategy... and much more.

#162 - Understanding Yoni Magic with Rev T. Mar Sophia

Rev T. Mar Sophia is back by popular demand!
In this episode we dive deep into the what it means to be in true devotion as women. What the age of Aquarius represents and how it differs with the piescian age. 'We are no longer in the rising of the Feminine, the feminine has risen' says Rev T.
We spend a lot of time on the yoni system, yoni magic and yoni power as Rev. precheas and teaches.
It is another one of those stretchy spiritual conversation, insightful, informative and full of funny moments.
BIO
Reverend T (Tshidi) also known as High Priestess Mar Sophia.
She is a Founder of Gathering of waters spiritual movement. She is owner and CEO of Beautiful Vibes Conscious Sexuality and Womb company.
Reverend T (Tshidi) also known as High Priestess Mar Sophia.
She is a Founder of Gathering of waters spiritual movement. She is owner and CEO of Beautiful Vibes Conscious Sexuality and Womb company.
Contacts:
Facebook: Tshidi Grace Tsimile
FacebookGroup: Beautiful Vibes WOMB Conscious Queens
Facebook Page: Gathering Of Waters - Reverend T - Mar Sophia
Whatsapp: 079 321 1041

#161 - Black Men / Black Love with Bongani Michael

In this episode I am in conversation with Bongani Micheal on BLACK LOVE - BLACK MEN. Ever since the George Floyd incident, black men have preoccupied my mind a little more than usual. I have been obsessing on their well being, their struggles, private and public and also their love - how do black men love. Bongani Michael a long time friend and colleague of mine is one of the best people to have such intellectual, philosophical and spiritual conversation with about black love and black love.

#160 - Getting To Know Sonia Booth

Our Stretch Podcast Profile for this Month is Sonia Booth who needs no introduction. Sonia is a master of re-invesion, moving from being a model to entrepreneur to author. 
In the conversation we cover her life journey from the days when she was a sought after model, her marriage to Matthew Booth, Her writing and books, her challenge with getting sick landing her in ICU, how that transformed her life. She shares her current path of being embracing her spiritual calling.