Art of Superwoman

Lockdown has made us re-look so many things that we take for granted and one aspect of our lives that is not talked about enough is how important domestic workers and childcare givers are in our homes so we can live our busy, highflying lives.  It is sad that this same group of people remains one of the most vulnerable groups in the labour sector facing an uncertain future amid the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Olwethu speaks to Sherisa Rajah a labour, employment and human rights lawyer about how to rethink our working relationships with domestic workers and they lay our best practice for navigating this uncertain time.   

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COVID 19 lockdown regulations have really done a number on everyone’s work situations and ambitions.  Many people’s livelihoods are imperiled and for those who still have jobs- the future is unclear.  To help think about how we can find our feet during the lockdown and also imagine a future work life for ourselves.
Olwethu speaks to Phiona Martin to get her expert insights on all these possibilities.

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All around the globe families partners, friends and even siblings are finding themselves in closer quarters than they ever imagined they would have to be in- and for an uncertain amount of time.  We know that work and a social life are a respite and an important  way of exploring different ways of being in the world- but the lockdown does not allow that unfortunately!

This episode looks at how best  to get through lockdown and quarantine.  How to avoid relations hist and family conflicts or actually how to repair those fault lines might be something that is on your mind.  Olwethu speaks to Relationship expert, and the Author of 'Embracing Conflict' and 'Embracing No,' Paula Quinsee.

This episode is must listen for all of us!

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This episode of The Sit Down is all about health and since the 7 April is World Health Day we are taking a look at the factors that impact our health.  Mental, emotional and of course physical health are of such importance in this time of COVID19.  South Africa is in the midst of a lockdwon as we try to get a handle on this global pandemic and it is only fitting to couch this conversation in that context.  Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng (popularly kown as Dr T) joins Olwethu to talk all things mental, physical, sexual health related. It is a wide ranging conversation that contains so many fascinating insight from Dr T.

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This episode of The Sit Down is focused on the art of giving.  Many of us want to help and make a difference to the communities around us but often don’t know how to go about doing so in a meanigful and impactful way.  With the country on lockdown and so many other country’s dealing with the COVID19 pandemic, this conversation is timely in that it asks the question of how we can make a difference even under unusual circumstances where disparities between the affluant and less well off are brought into sharp focus.

Olwethu speaks to Sihle Mooi, the CEO of Rays of Hope about  his organisation’s work and Sihle gives some great ideas on how we can contribute to society at large.

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Today’s episode is all about how to look after our biggest asset- our health!  

Olwethu speaks to super fit mom Belinda Netshipise about her fitness and weight loss journey and of course how she eventually turned that into her personal training business.  Belinda’s story is really encouraging and coupled with a passion for transforming the lives of her clients- she truly is inspiring.

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This episode is all about talking about our Womenomics against the backdrop of a national conversation.  We all heard the national budget speech recently  and while not too much has changed by way of personal taxes we are still seeing that our money does not go anyway near as far as it used to...why is this the case?  

Olwethu has a chat with chartered accountant and political commentator Khaya Sithole about how the national budget impacts our lives and how we can take cues from the budget in order to secure our financial lives .--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rare-events/message

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It’s open day season for many schools in South Africa and this episode of The Sit Down is all about empowering you with the information you need to make informed decisions when choosing a school for your child.  Sending your kids off to school is a big step in their development and upbringing and Olwethu chats to award-winning speaker, best-selling author and parenting expert Nikki Bush to help with navigating all this important terrain.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rare-events/message

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This episode is all about changing your life for the better and giving yourself effective tools to do so...

Interests and passions change and it’s important to know when this has happened and to plan accordingly so that the next step is successful and fulfilling.  Olwethu speaks to the founder of VBS Luxury Vika Shipalana about her her own career pivot to starting her business and being her own boss. Before branching off to start her business Vika had a successful corporate career.  They talk how to transition successfully, what it takes to make the big jump as well as (Vika’s speciality) how to create an enduring personal brand that conveys your values and aspirations.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rare-events/message

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This episode is all about answering your relationship questions that you have sent to Olwethu on social media.  Olwethu and her husband Neo have way too much fun with this one– the questions range from how they handle finances, mending gaps in their communication and how they keep the spark alive even after children. They also discuss each other’s love languages and decide on who is really the most romantic of the two of them!

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Season 2 of The Sit Down is here!  As we kick off this next season a quick reminder that The Sit Down Tour is kicking off it’s first event in Johannesburg on April 4.  Tickets are online so book yours for an amazing lineup of speakers who will be helping us finesse The Art Of Superwoman!

Ever heard of the saying, you are what you eat? Well, that’s what this episode focuses on.  The focus is not just on how to stay healthy but most importantly how to eat for optimal health and vibrancy.  To talk through all these ideas Olwethu speaks to Lebo Matshego Roda a nutritionist, PHD candidate and researcher who works with the education department to help children aquire sound, nutritional knowledge.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rare-events/message

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Thank you for supporting The Sit Down's first season.  We are incredibly proud of the community we have built and you are a key ingredient to it all.  As we take a short break and prepare for season 2, please get in touch with your suggestions on the guests and topics you'd really love to hear Olwethu talk to.  

The Sit Down is also going on tour and the first leg is in Johannesburg on 4 April 2020.  A beautiful day will be spent with you talking Parenting, Wellness, Career, Finances and Relationships.  Experts and other friends of The Sit Down will be on hand to share their insights and make the day even more special.

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In this instalment of #Womenomics Olwethu has an important conversation with the author of Smart Money Woman- Arese Ugwu. The book is a practical guide to becoming financially savvy and gaining financial freedom and it guides much of their conversation.  They also talk about Arese’s own journey to writing the book and she breaks down what a Smart Money Woman is and her own journey to becoming one.Connect with Arese on Twitter: @smartmoneyarese--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rare-events/message

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Today’s episode is all about self love and self care.  Olwethu lays out what self care means for her and the importance of it in her own life. More to the conversation about self love Olwethu speaks to Ntombenhle Khatwane the founder of the locally produced hair care product AfroBotanics.

They talk unpack Ntombenhle’s own hair care journey as well as how she started her business.  Most importantly the discussion centres around natural hair care as self love and self acceptance.

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We are in deep in summer mode and today’s episode deals with something we can't talk nearly enough about, especially at this time of year: skincare and skin routines for yourself and your family.  Dr. Nandipha Magudumana joins Olwethu for this discussion which runs the full range from prevention to anti- ageing, skin care habits and even skin treatments.

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Part 2 of the conversation with Dr Nataly Woollett is about how to have empowering conversations with your children about sex, sexuality and sexual health matters.  In some ways the conversation is an attempt to re-educate parents so that they make sure to be the primary purveyors of information about the birds and bees, as opposed to friends, the internet or television.  But it’s also a way to give the whole family the appropriate tools and language to talk to children about their bodies and teach them to have clear boundaries and age appropriate knowledge about sex.  I

Dr. Nataly Woollett is a South African therapist and researcher, trained and registered in the fields of psychology, play therapy and art therapy.  Her clinical expertise is in trauma and traumatic bereavement; as well as the intersection of mental health, HIV and violence.  She has worked with and studied multiple traumatized populations both locally and internationally and has a particular interest in the wellbeing of children, adolescents and their caregivers.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rare-events/message

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Olwethu talks to Dr Nataly Woollett about the harsh realities of child abuse in South Africa.  Despite the fact that parents do their best to protect their children from predation- the high incidence of abuse in our society means there is a high chance many listeners of this podcast have/ may have to deal with the trauma and effects of abuse.  In this 2 part conversation we unpack restorative and healthy tools to adopt in order to help a child/ family cope with this unfortunate trauma. Dr. Nataly Woollett is a South African therapist and researcher, trained and registered in the fields of psychology, play therapy and art therapy.  Her clinical expertise is in trauma and traumatic bereavement; as well as the intersection of mental health, HIV and violence.  She has worked with and studied multiple traumatized populations both locally and internationally and has a particular interest in the wellbeing of children, adolescents and their caregivers. 

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This episode focuses on a something that many South Africans who have multiple languages in one home can relate to.  From worrying if exposing your children to two or more languages will impact their language acquisition or stressing that the weird mishmash of Pedi, Xhosa, English and Sotho that your child speaks will eventually resolve itself into four coherent languages.  Olwethu speaks to Carmen Ditlhoiso about this.  Carmen is a Cape Town born, Kimberley based wife and mom. She works as a Speech-Language Therapist with a special interest in mulitlingualism as almost all of the learners she works with in mainstream school settings are multilingual.  

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On this episode of The Sit Down Olwethu talks fashion  and style with stylist and costume designer Lehasa Molloyi.  They discuss how to find your own style and create a wardrobe that works for you.  Whether you're in the boardroom, doing the school run, going to a function and just taking it easy.  Lehasa also talks Olwethu through the staples that every woman should be sure to have in her wardrobe.  Comfort, affordability and versatility feature high on the list of priorities.

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Olwethu speaks to the Gauteng Chair of the Literary Association of South Africa- Tumelo Motaung.  Their discussion runs the gamut from how to get kids and the family reading to the politics and concerns of multilingual literature as well as the importance of representation in books.  We get some useful tips and ideas for parents to use on a regular basis and then Olwethu gives us her list of fun but constructive activities for kids to do over the school holidays.

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