Overcoming the educational gap in Namibia | Monika von Wietersheim (Toastmasters International, Division 74 D2 Area Director)

In the concluding episode of this podcast series, Veronica !Awases (an educational psychologist and life coach who is a retired teacher) tells Elizabeth Viljoen of Cerebrate NZ about her dream to empower teachers and help school children to become people with integrity. She discovered that her differences, her sorrows and her weaknesses became her strength, and therefore focuses on character building.

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When you've battled multiple rare medical conditions, and people tend to think it is "all in your head," how do you convince yourself that you are worthy and not a burden to your family? Suzaan Wieland tells Elizabeth Viljoen of Cerebrate NZ how she learned to stay positive and sane when circumstances felt surreal. Some of her personal victories include skiing and walking the Camino.

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Martha Abner (president of Walvis Bay Toastmasters Club) is an industrial psychologist who talks about overcoming 'imposter syndrome', finding your worth, essential skills and support system. She tells Elizabeth Viljoen of Cerebrate NZ about her vision for Namibia, such as starting a creative hub for future leaders.

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Monika von Wietersheim, the newly appointed Division 74 D2 Area Director of Toastmasters International, tells Elizabeth Viljoen of Cerebrate NZ how the current educational gap in Namibia can be overcome by an organisation that builds confidence and teaches servant leadership skills. She is a bookkeeper and brought Systemic Constellations, an alternative therapeutic system, to Namibia.

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Dianah Namases is not only a traffic officer, but also an entrepreneur. She tells Elizabeth Viljoen of Cerebrate how she invented a new family--a family of mentors--who can support her and her daughter to become women of substance. Dianah supports her community by creating entrepreneurial opportunities through collaboration.

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While Elrie Pieterse suffers from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, her focus in life (as discussed during this interview with Elizabeth Viljoen of CEREBRATE) is on empowering Namibian school children, and especially girls who cannot afford sanitary pads.

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In this fourth of ten episodes about awe-inspiring Namibian women Elizabeth Viljoen interviews Talesindano Nangolo, a biotechnologist with the autoimmune disease Lupus. Tala, a multitalented woman with a variety of talents and interests, has the vision to help her community overcome health issues. (As a bonus, a few seconds after the ending, Elizabeth gives you insight into her struggle with the pronunciation of Talesindano's full name. She got to know her as Tala, but wanted to use her full name.)

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In this third episode about fascinating Women in Namibia Elizabeth Viljoen interviews Linea Haufiky, a single mother making a huge impact on her society. Linea is an Anglican priest with a Masters in Theology (Episcopal Seminary of Southwest, Texas, USA) focusing on Gender Based Violence in Namibia. She shares her dreams, and gives listeners insight into the obstacles many women have to overcome in a patriarchal society and the church.

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Marianina Coetzee is a a teacher from Swakopmund. A woman with extensive knowledge of her subjects, and is passionate about children's education and well-being. We love her for her invaluable contribution towards Namib High's art and music programs, but she has taught many subjects over the years (like most teachers in a small country such as Namibia). She is involved in numerous community projects, and adored by all of us who got to know her.

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Elizabeth Viljoen interviews Sondag Haluka about her business trading in cryptocurrency.

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