Connectivitea Podcast

In this episode Rebecca reads an excerpt from Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday. This reading is breaks down the principle of managing the body and it affects every other aspect of our lives. it is a short but eye opening episode. Join us for this enlightening exploration, and don't forget to share with a friend and leave a 5-star review!Follow ConnectiviTea on Instagram and Xhttps://x.com/ConnectiviteaP. 

“A liar is a thief.” This powerful Japadhola proverb shaped Rebecca's childhood as her father frequently invoked its wisdom. While its meaning was elusive at first, Rebecca has now uncovered the profound truth behind it. In this episode, she delves into the intricate relationship between lying and theft, examining not just the lies we tell others but also the ones we tell ourselves. Rebecca shares personal insights and reflections, inviting listeners to engage with thought-provoking journal prompts that uncover their true desires. Join us for this enlightening exploration, and don't forget to share with a friend and leave a 5-star review!Follow ConnectiviTea on Instagram and Xhttps://x.com/ConnectiviteaP. 

Rebecca is about to launch a clothing brand which has been a life long dream of hers. In this episode she talks about the journey it has been from childhood, the desire and passion for clothing and style. She talks about her she believes Fashion chose her and she continually watered it out of pure passion, she didn't know that watering that passion would lead her to where she is today. She's joined by her sister friend Leticia who gives her insight on what it has been like watching her explore her passion for fashion. We can see manifestations come to life in this episode. Tune in & share with a friend who may need motivation to get on with it. 

Florence Katusiime is a the founder, Immerge Mentors. She's Certified Transpersonal/Psychospiritual Coach, Yoga Facilitator, and Conscious Living Advocate.Her vision for Immerge Mentors was born from a profound journey of self-discovery. Her journey began with a deep desire to explore her true self beyond societal definitions of success and the masks she wore throughout her career. This exploration was prompted by burnout and a pervasive sense of disconnection, despite external achievements. Her life outwardly appeared successful. After moving to the United States and graduating with a Master's degree from Columbia University, one of the world's top universities, a milestone of which she's incrediblyproud, she then built a thriving career as a corporate communications strategist and consultant, working across Africa, Europe, and North America. However, over time, I yearned for more than just professional success. In this episode, she walks us through her journey and gives us actionable tips and tricks to embark on our own journey of living in alignment with our true selves. Tune in, share with a friend and leave us a 5 star review. Follow Florence on InstagramFollow ConnectiviTea on Instagram and Xhttps://x.com/ConnectiviteaP. 

We come to terms with our well being long after our parents tried to make us see, but we were blinded by age. In this episode Rebecca is joined by her sister friend Leticia Kahubire. They chat about growing older, health, friendship, coping with stress and general wellbeing. Tune in, subscribe and share this episode with a friend. Follow ConnectiviTea on Instagram. 

Fear begins in the mind, and the mind consists mostly of thoughts. This means that once one understands thought work, one can turn fear on its head to their advantage. Rebecca breaks down exactly how to do this. Tune in. 

Do you have challenges you have been facing for a long time but can't seem to find a long lasting solution? This might be an effect of cruel optimism. Rebecca discusses her issues with food and social media that she found out had their roots in the system of economic growth. This episode is dynamic, she talks about children, horses, Uganda's roads etc and everything is tied to an individualistic outlook to our issues instead of collectivistic outlook. This episode will leave you thinking long after listening to it. Tune In. 

Rebecca shares her self reflection process that helps her put things into perspective. Tune in.. 

In this episode, I read an excerpt from Johann Hari's book Stolen Focus. I am currently struggling with focus and getting off social media which has affected other areas of my life negatively.  This book is helping me see why as you will discover in this episode. Tune in. Purchase Stolen Focus from Mahiri Books, let's be reading buddies. 

Today, I am seating down with Vrusti Patel, a psychologist. She's no stranger to how the mind works. In today's episode we talk about self-help, why we need it and how to do it right. We discuss mental health generally as well; when to seek professional help, how to distinguish stress from anxiety, how to build supportive habits. Tune in, subscribe and share with a friend who may benefit. 

Rebecca Makyeli struggled with alcohol addiction from the tender age of fifteen. What started as a harmless night out with a friend turned into a nearly fifteen-year long battle that stretched well into her adulthood and left her a college dropout, depressed and dejected, and later on, jobless and homeless on the streets for nearly four years with no purpose to her life.Now fully recovered and free of the shackles of addiction, Rebecca is a certified sobriety coach with Ahava Life who believes in the power in personalized addiction recovery through teletherapy and remote recovery solutions to help people break free of addiction to live a pain-free and fulfilling life. Rebecca is also the author of the bestselling book ‘Woman Fire Grace', which details her fifteen year struggle with alcohol addiction. This episode is a testament that change is possible. Click play and get inspired. Get in touch with Rebecca on WhatsApp:  (+254) 798285585 (+256) 776116182or email

Sharon met 'Marcus" on a walk, he asked for her number which she gave him thinking she wouldn't be in touch with him anyway.  Marcus was persistent, and Sharon decided to go out with him one day out of boredom. This eye opening episode is a masterclass in vigilance. Donate to ConnectiviTea to help us create more and better episodes. Follow us on Instagram + Twitter.

Rebecca reads a excerpt from one of her favorite books - don't sweat the small stuff by Richard Carlson. The excerpt has a simple but effective way of dealing with difficult, or irritating people. Tune in.Donate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram + Twitter.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea 

Rebecca has never been a small girlie, her weight was like a pendulum bob oscillating between  sizes. She dropped one size and has maintained this weight for almost a year through yoga, eating more cautiously and walking.  She shares that most of it is mental and emotional work and gets into detail in this episode. Tune in. Donate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram + Twitter.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea

I have been away for a year and 6 months because I was mentally and emotionally unwell following a turbulent romantic relationship. In this episode, I share what happened, therapy, doing the work and what I learnt. Lastly,  what's next for ConnectiviTea. Tune inDonate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram + Twitter.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea

As most phycologists agree that females are wired for relationships. Therefore bonds that form between women can be strong and enduring. We spoke to Pesh Ahumuza who vastly explains her view on female friendships.Pesh grew up as a tomboy and had majorly male friends most of her childhood and teen years. As she grew older, she started to cultivate female friendships and with this, she is able to give us a clear distinction between the two kind of relations.She elaborates how female friendships are very important as these in her view are the the kind of friends that look out for you when when you best need them among other reasons.She however emphasizes that we need to put in the work at all times for these relationships to yield. Our conversation will have you thinking differently about friendships.Tune inDonate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea

Hazel Muriro Kobusingye is a community psychologist on a mission to create more positive change in mental health sector in Uganda and the rest of the continent. I sat down with her to talk about mental health and to debunk myths about therapy like it's for only the messed up.Hazel speaks broadly about suicide and the importance for language in ways that many of us have never really thought about. The best part is Hazel breaks down stuff for us in a localized ways that we can relate to.  Tune in. Donate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea

Nearly all of us either have been victims of sexual violence or know someone that has been violated, but do we know how to support them? I had a conversation with Safina Viirani one of the Directors of Frauen Initiative Uganda, an organization that works with victims of sexual violence by providing emergency medical aid, legal and psychological assistance.In our conversation Safina gives us action steps on how to support like how to get a rape kit,  feminism - including the reasons why many women are rejecting the idea. Our conversation is really eye opening, interesting and helpful.  Tune InDonate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea

Lyn is a Creative, Founder/Proprietor House of Ndinda and a Panelist. Our conversation centers around imposter syndrome - what it looks like and how to combat it. Lyn recalls the days where imposter syndrome had her in a chokehold to the point that she no self belief . We talk about pricing as creative people who are also women, and how afraid we can be to ask for exactly what we deserve. Our conversation gets really emotional at some point,  because this topic was heavy for the both of us. Lyn gives us a way out of shaking off the feeling of imposter syndrome. Tune InDonate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea

I had a conversation with Consolate Namyalo is a Ugandan and African story-teller who tells stories through writing, voice over, and film about how to navigate and thrive in the Ugandan creative industry.  Consolate takes us through her journey from days she nearly earned peanuts to fully making a living off creative work. She emphasizes that the creative industry is more lucrative than most of the traditional industries so one should follow the truth within them and stay the course. Tune inDonate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea

This episode is the first of it's kind, an interactive one with views from our audience. I seat down with my besties Tish and Lynn to comment on the submissions from our audience. Everything from breaking virginity, period sex, positions and consent. This episode is one every millennial can relate to. Tune inDonate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea

I sat down with a mother and daughter and we had a chat on how their surroundings tickled their ability to create a thriving business. When the second wave of the pandemic hit, Sonia, then working from home thought about what would happen if she lost her job and what she wanted to be in the years to come. Having her mother's background of using natural organic products at home for tea and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, merezian collection was birthed.Sonia and Dr. Nassuna attribute coming this far with their business to teamwork, doing it afraid, being authentic and giving it the absolute best that you got. In case you have been over thinking it, the gems in today's episode are perfect for you. Tune inDonate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea

Happy New Year! This year I am not focusing much but learning how to manage my mind. In this episode, I share why this is the main focus and the hack that is helping me do this so far. Tune inDonate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea

Sarah Kukie is an engineer, wellness entrepreneur and over all organized human being. In our conversation we discuss what led her to being an organized person, the birth of her wellness brand LyfLyn designs, therapy, what holds us back and how to best prepare for the New Year.Sarah gives us actionable tips and tricks on how to best set ourselves up for success in the coming year. I love talking to Sarah because our conversations are always wholesome and raw. Tune inDonate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea

Today's story is a powerful one! My guest for this particular episode chose to conceal her identity. She talks about her struggles with sexual predation from as young as primary school.  However, surviving sexual predation from her uncle who was her caretaker then is the downcast of this story.  Later on in life, tables turned and she as well learned the power of sexual manipulation. She used this as protection from sex predators but this also made her the very thing she was trying to protect herself from. She's now on a recovery journey and she hopes her story will inspire a cultural shift that breaks the ugly cycle of sexual predation. Tune inDonate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea

I sat down with Ruth Aine who shared her story about living with a chronic illness, specially fibromyalgia which was triggered by trauma. We speak about her life before diagnosis, the long road to diagnosis, life after diagnosis  and the impact on social and mental wellness. Ruth gives us fresh eyes on chronic illness especially what we need to understand about it. Tune in Donate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea

Pendo is a marriage and couples therapist passionate about self improvement in order to thrive in life. In her practice she's come to the realization that the relationship with self is the most critical as everything starts from within. But just like most things, how we treat ourselves is based on the programming of our subconscious minds that has a lot to do with our formative years.In this episode Pendo talks about why a healthy relationship with self is important, what a healthy and un healthy relationship with self looks like, how we can begin to heal. This is a short episode filled with maximum impact. Tune in Donate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTeaConnect with Pendo on email at pendogalukande@gmail.com 

If you are born between 1981 and 1996 you will find this conversation interesting! Brad and I share what our lives are like as millennials - what we appreciate about being born in this generation and what we don't appreciate so much about our generation. We talk about work, money, family, friendships and intimate relationships with the resounding theme around them being freedom which appears to be our language.  But with  freedom comes a huge responsibility. Tune in to listen to how we navigate this dilemma, I am certain you'll relate. Donate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTeaConnect with Brad on Instagram and Twitter. 

Priscilla got engaged publicly at a friend's wedding.  Even though it caught her by surprise - she wasn't fully shocked since they we're been dating seriously and marriage was always on the table. She immediately pulled out her wedding mood board that she had created on pinterest.However, a few weeks to the wedding she called off the wedding because something didn't feel quite right. In this episode she shares her journey calling off her engagement on the brink of her 30's and what life looks like now as a single woman actively dating in her 30's.Our conversation is deeply honest, fun and inspirational. It is a MUST listen to every woman in her late 20's or 30's.Tune in to the full episode now.Donate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTeaConnect with Priscillar on Instagram and YouTube

Beth Ingabire is the founder of Ijuru PlantBliss, a 100% plant based eatery that is committed to giving their customers a little taste of heaven everyday. She has been on a plant based journey for over 18 years and has researched, experimented and thoroughly enjoyed vegan and whole food plant based recipes during that time. Beth shares with us her journey with food including how she started her plant based journey, the great things and challenges about it and why it's the way to go.  She gives us hacks on how to make plant based food delicious and shares huge opportunities that we Ugandans have with our food. From how to condition your taste buds to music to love of the motherland. Our conversation is a must listen for anyone interested in wellness. Tune in to the full episode now.Donate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTeaConnect with Beth and Ijuru Plant Bliss.

Lisa Kusiima got married at 22 years old and it has been a journey. This journey led to her passion of helping others build strong families.  In our conversation Lisa shares who brought up marriage first in the relationship,  what she wished she knew before getting married and what a tip for building a healthy marraige. Lisa gives us pros to getting married young like acquiring assets and and cons like out growing friendships. Tune in to the full episode now.Donate to ConnectiviTea.Follow us on Instagram.Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea.Work with Lisa here

I stumbled upon this concept while reading Jay Shetty's Think Like a Monk and I was inspired to record this episode because it is something we should all be doing. By adding To Be's to our To Do's we automatically become more intentional about our goals and our days. In this episode you'll discover;- What are To Be's?- How to incorporate To Be's in our To Do's- Why it's important to have To Be's Tune in to the full episode now.  Donate to ConnectiviTea.  Follow us on Instagram.  Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea.

Daisy B. Kisakye is a life coach and an over all joy spreader on the inter webs. She's the founder of The Daisy Sunshine whose goal is to motivate young women to confidently live their most authentic lives. I sat down with her to speak about setting boundaries. We speak about what boundaries are and why we need to set healthy ones to thrive in life. Daisy shares her struggle with boundaries as a recovering people pleaser and empath.  This episode will get you thinking if you are really living authentically or acting. I had an anha moment when she said being a people pleaser means you are living inauthentically which makes one a liar! Tune in to the full episode now. Donate to ConnectiviTea.  Follow us on Instagram. Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea.Connect with Daisy here

Sharifah Namusisi is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist based in Uganda on a mission to create pathways for better marriages & personal growth.  I  sat down with her this week to have a conversation on overcoming addiction. We explore how addiction forms, what to do when withdrawal symptoms arise and lastly how we can support those around us that suffer from addiction.  Sharifah reveals that she sees more people battling phone addiction than alcohol today. Many of us know exactly what she's talking about when she says that. This episode is a must listen for anyone seeking behavioral change. Tune In now. Donate to ConnectiviTea.  Follow us on Instagram. Apply to be a guest on ConnectiviTea. Find out more about Sharifah's work here . 

Do you have a bad manager or do you suspect that are a bad manager? This episode is for you. Shamim K.Matovu is a London School of Economics trained Business Anthropologist with over 10 years experience leading diverse teams. Shamim shares how she's climbed up the ladders, what has worked for her and what hasn't in leadership. She empathizes the importance of a human centric way of leadership as well us vulnerability. "Vulnerability doesn't mean talking about your love life. Vulnerability in a work place looks like you sharing your weaknesses with the team so that they know what to expect and how to go about it."Shamim says that if you're being led wrongly, you will know by how you feel. If you don't feel good when your boss is around or when you receive a phone call from your manager that's a good sign.  Shamim gives us actionable steps to navigate leadership in a workplace. Tune In, Rate, Review and Subscribe. If enjoy this show and you'd like to donate, you can do that here. As usual, let's continue this conversation on Instagram. 

We all have heard about work-life balance and have tried to achieve it only to realize it is a myth. This is because it puts work and life against each other in a never ending power struggle. Work - life alignment however requires you to become clear on what you want in your life and then use your work as a catalyst for creating your desired future. The effort is about harmony, integration and alignment to direct all of your energy toward creating a meaningful life. I share 3 steps on how you can achieve this and give you some homework to reflect on. Tune in now, rate, review, subscribe,  and share with a friend. If you'd like to donate to that here. Lastly if you'd like to be hosted on the show or know someone that's a good fit, apply here. 

Ricky is one of the Co-Founder and Director of SafeBoda. He left his home in Dokolo with nothing but a green kavera (polythene bag)  in search for a better life in Kampala. He later got a job as a security guard before saving up and purchasing a motorbike. He joined the bodaboda business and his life begun to turn around for the better.  However, he also witnessed more than his share of accidents during his time, the worst being the loss of a good friend in late 2013. This made him start to seriously think about the observance of safety standards among bodaboda riders in Uganda, and that's when he saw a gap that he could address.In this episode Ricky shares his entire life story and gives us actionable takeaways to apply in our lives and business. Tune In, Rate, Review, Subscribe. If enjoy this show and you'd like to donate, you can do that here

This episode is light but filled with gems. I sat down with my Bestie Kahubire Leticia and we extended a conversation we we're having earlier this week about serving a season faithfully. Just like all nature, human beings undergo seasons inwardly. Recognizing the season you're in and serving faithfully while at it is powerful!Pour some tea and listen to the full episode now. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to donate, to that here. 

Eng Musinguzi Begumisa was an intelligent child full of dreams.  He excelled beyond many even to feats of topping the country at O' level.  Life was good. But all this began to crumble when strife and poverty hit the family he grew up in. He started noticing changes in his moods and temperament in A' level and this led to loss of grip on my academics, something I had built his entire persona on. Due to a combination of stressful circumstances and events,  he found himself drifting into a depression and failing to keep up with school. He sought  medical attention and was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. From a dead year at campus, multiple retakes, attempted suicide,  police cells, to loitering the streets of Lugazi town, to Butabika Hospital,  Begumisa's  journey has been tough but not unbearable because he didn't walk alone. The Lord has been faithful and re-written Begumisa's  story.  He has scaled the heights in his workplace as an Engineer.  His broken relationships have been restored, his marriage is fulfilling, he's a Church leader among other things. Listen, Rate, Review and Share with someone who may benefit. Contact Begumisa on 0773266066

When she turned down the wedding proposal, because things didn't add up, he parked his car run into the Kisaasi Nothern Bypass swearing,  swearing: “If you stop the wedding I'm going to kill myself.” Crying, as he pushed her towards the moving cars.  He looked possessed Diana recalls.  This was a reflag but Diana was not able to see the extent. Her Marriage was later filled with emotional and physical abuse. She mastered the courage to walk out 7 months later. That was 5 years ago and Diana is now on her healing journey and she shares her story with hope that it will help someone come out of an abusive relationship.  Listen to the full episode now, share, rate and review. Let's continue the conversation on Instagram. 

Creatives are driven by passion and often find numbers boring yet one can't build a sustainable business without numbers. Diana Nigesa is an economist, a risk management professional and entrepreneur. She's the co founder of SF Design House, a creative business.  She gives us actionable strategies on how to build a sustainable creative business, we also chat about when to transition from formal employment to self employment, purpose and being a multi faceted person. This is a must listen to episode if you're a creative person,  an entrepreneur or if you're looking for your purpose. Tune In, Subscribe, Rate and Review.  Let's continue the conversation on Instagram.Follow SF Design House

Jennifer, Josephine and Fortunate share a tragedy. They were all robbed of their loved ones in the 2010 Kampala bombings. They share with us what really happened that day, the ache of grief and life after tragedy 11 years later. Life has morphed, so has the pain and yet some things stay the same. Our conversation is raw and will leave you with the understanding of the value of life by sharing the tragedy of death. Tune In,  Share with a friend, Rate, Review and Subscribe.  To continue the conversation on Instagram.

This episode is like a hug from your favorite drink. Dr. Faith is a scientist and career strategist that has achieved so much success in her life. In this episode, she encourages all to go after the lives we know we deserve and never to settle.She speaks about how to know that if you're settling and how to get past it. This episode is filled actionable steps and strategies that will help you get unstuck and go after the life you truly desire. Connect with Dr. Faith here

Navigating friendships in adulthood can be tricky and we often don't have the tools to go about it. That's why when Rebecca came across a poem that articulated what she always thought was the meaning of friendship, she recorded an episode. This short episode is centered around David Whyte's poem on Friendship from his book Consolations, The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying meaning of Everyday words. Tune In Now, and let's continue the conversation on Instagram.Our Sponsor; Join The Thrift Membership Here

Judithiana is a newly wed who's wedding captivated us all. Rebecca sat down with her to speak about her journey on becoming Mrs. Ndugwa. This episode is filled with so much laughter and girl talk. We speak about her past relationship and the lessons she gathered from the heartbreaking experience of calling off a wedding. Judithiana speaks about Christianity and how her faith in God is the bedrock of everything she does. Pour some tea and tune in.. Don't forget to subscribe, share with a friend, rate + review. 

It's Rebecca's birthday today and she reflects on being 28 and the lessons she has gathered. She goes on to tell us one of her greatest regrets so far very candidly. The episode ends with advise on watering what she considers the most important thing about life.This short episode is a fun listen but packed with gems. Tune In

Sharon is an artist and it has been a journey for her to call herself that in a society that considers most art forms as frivolous. She's a lawyer, an academic and a serial entrepreneur with some failures and successes under her belt.In this episode we speak about self doubt and breaking away from the norm. Sharon shares her journey so candidly. She speaks about her passions and how they we're birthed We explore the causes of self doubt and how to manage it. This is an episode I highly recommend for all women. Tune In, Rate, Review + Subscribe. Let's continue the conversation on Instagram.

Rebecca has been out of formal employment for exactly one year. She reviews that one year stating things that went well and those that didn't go so well. This short episode is packed with gems for anyone considering leaving formal employment to create a life of their dreams. Tune In and if you love this episode, share it with a friend. Enter Thrift Membership Here and mention you are one of the podcast listeners for a discount.

Nabuguzi Kiwanuka was born at a time of hopelessness because her dad passed away 3 months before her birth. She experienced grief for over 15 years even when she never got to physically meet her father. She talks about other losses that she faced along the way and how she coped with them. She gives good advise for anyone grappling with grief, loss and being the strong friend. Her story is one of pain, resilience and grace. Tune In, Subscribe, Rate and Review.

The human body is a complete energy system and true reconditioning comes from shifting your energy. Rebecca share's a simple but extremely effective process that she uses on a day to day to shift her energy into a positive one. The only thing you need is your memory. We may not be able to see energy but just like the internet and electricity, we know it exists and is our way of being. She shares additional ways to shift your energy incase you're not open to using your memory. Tune in, you'll find something helpful in this short and sweet episode.Don't forget to Rate, Review and Subscribe. Also,

Sandra shares her haunting story on teenage pregnancy. Her mom passed on when she was in senior 2, which left her with a void that she tried to fill using her relationships with a man. She got pregnant at 16, the very first time she had sex and at 18 by her bestfriend who had promised her to start a family. Her story is one of love, betrayal, pain, loss and God's grace. Sandra is happily married now with 3 children and she spends a huge chunk of her time providing a safe space for young girls. Follow Sandra hereTune In, Share with a Friend + Subscribe.