February

It's the month of love, so I decided to have a fun relationships Q&A with Andrea and Dee! Join us as we share some thoughts on interesting questions on relationships. If you missed the Season 1 Finale, be sure to catch up on Breaking down dealbreakers! Thanks for tuning in! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/february/id1515743732?i=1000518118886 You can also catch us on Knowledge 4 Students where we talk about Balancing relationships in Uni: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/k4s/id1497426295?i=1000476996645 Hit up Andrea on Instagram: https://instagram.com/andreaberry_?igshid=2oedgth6pavb You can catch Dee on Snapchat: @Demetrius619 Feel free to get in touch with me via Instagram: https://instagram.com/february.podcast?igshid=14ld5rzxayav6

“At what points do my talents and deep gladness meet the world's deep need?” -Frederick Buechner This is a profound question to ask yourself as you enter into the year. You need to identify how you can contribute to your environment, and how you can use your gifts to meet the needs of those around you. Set the pace this year, find words or phrases that will be your anchor, and ensure that your set goals have action steps. May this year be a year of fulfillment. Above all, remember that there is always hope so keep going!

In this episode I share my most recent piece from my book “Mantra”. This poem is inspired by reflections from conversations and experiences. I share a few things I'm learning as I embrace life, and I hope this will inspire you to reflect on your journey too.

Life is a journey filled with lessons. We can learn from experience, and we can also learn from those who have come before us. In this episode, I share a piece by Ayanda Joe Munikwa titled, “Learn This My Son”. I share my thoughts on some of the life lessons highlighted by the poet. This is the first episode of Season 2, I'm excited to be back! Available on Amazon: Bleeding Heart: A Collection Of Poems by Ayanda Joe Munikwa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W8B2Z4G/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_awdb_t1_5O7aFbN535VEC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What's the one thing that you won't tolerate in a relationship or before you get into one? In this episode, we talk about some of the relationship dealbreakers based on your feedback from Instagram! This was a fun, yet insightful conversation with Dee and Andrea. I hope you guys enjoy this season finale! Catch us on Knowledge 4 Students where we talk about Balancing relationships in Uni: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/k4s/id1497426295?i=1000476996645 Hit up Andrea on Instagram: https://instagram.com/andreaberry_?igshid=2oedgth6pavb You can catch Dee on Snapchat: @Demetrius619 Feel free to get in touch with me via Instagram: https://instagram.com/february.podcast?igshid=14ld5rzxayav6

As we end Women's History Month, I would like to share with you a piece by Reese Leyva titled, “Remember, Woman”. This poem is about the strength and resilience embodied by women. I share with you my thoughts on how women are an important part of our society and how influential they can be when they are united. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I have a conversation with one of my closest friends, Nonie. We talk about emotions, vulnerability, receiving love and being kind to yourself. Sis dropped so many gems on this one! Glad you're tuned in. Dr. Nonzuzo Audrey Ndlovu is a Veterinarian and she is also an author. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music, hiking and spending time in nature. Check out her latest book, “Inside Out” on smashwords, https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1066706 Feel free to get in touch with her via Facebook, https://m.facebook.com/nonzuzondlovu Thank you for listening!

In this episode I invite you to think deeply about kindness. How can you practice kindness towards others, and most importantly towards yourself. I chose a piece by Naomi Shihab Nye. I hope you find time to engage in active self-introspection. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I share with you a poem by Maya Angelou titled, "Still I Rise". This is a poem about courage, resilience and tenacity. Despite the challenges or the opposition one faces in life, it is important to remember that there is always a way out. Remember that you can overcome! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As promised, we Said we would bring you a different but fun episode... in this episode you get to know more about Maka the creator of this podcast. She will be interviewed by Makabongwe our resident cohost

In this segment, I read out a poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, a Victorian poet. She wrote poetry from the age of 11, and is best known for her love poems, Sonnets from the Portuguese and Aurora Leigh. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lessons can be drawn from pieces of poetry and writings. In this conversation we draw some inspiration for the new year, from poetry written by Ijeoma Umebinyuo. We've chosen pieces that we highly resonate with.

Unprecedented, unique, out of this world, lockdown, shutdown, social distancing, quarantine, self-isolation...we heard it all and it has been A LOT!! To those of us here right now, we made it. It was quite the year and in today's podcast we talk about a few of the insights this year had to show us. Our hearts go out to all those who have had difficult experiences, we want to bring hope and peace. As cliché as this sounds the end of the year means new things and a chance to start over. Peace and joy.

“I'm exactly where I need to be right now”. In this episode, I share some of my thoughts and reflections on embracing the phase that you're in - Right here, right now. Rather than constantly focusing on what's next, ask yourself questions such as, “How can I make the most of this phase?”, “What are some of the things that I should learn and/or unlearn during this phase?” Remember that one day you will wake up, and it will be your last...so make the most of every moment in life. If you would like to connect with me, feel free to reach out to me via Instagram @february.podcast I hope this episode will edify your spirit! ✨

Each of us has a unique story; some stories stem from painful experiences, while others stem from beautiful experiences (The stories can be a collection of both painful and beautiful experiences). These stories make us who we are. It's these stories that inform our perception of the world and the people around us. We have the choice to embrace our stories, both beautiful and painful. In this episode I have a conversation with Miriro and we talk about embracing our stories. How can we find purpose in the pain, where there is pain? Understand that it's about learning through those experiences and shifting your perspective to take ownership for your life and in turn influence the lives of those around you.  Miriro Munodawafa is a final year Law Student who is particularly passionate about empowering the youth and women. She believes in living a life of purpose and aims to impact those around her positively through engaging in different subjects, establishing Godly principles in her life and in the lives of those around her, educating and evolving as a person. She is an aspiring speaker who has had the privilege of speaking on different forums and panel discussions. On her YouTube Channel ‘Miriro Moments' she shares Faith, Empowerment and Lifestyle content. Feel free to connect with her by following the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miriro_m/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/miriro.munodawafa Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/miriro_m Email: mbellmoments@gmail.com

Understand that you have the power to control the way you think, what matters is what you subject your mind to. In this episode I share two pieces of poetry from my book “Mantra”. The first one highlights the importance of uttering verbal affirmations and motivational quotes, daily. The second piece focuses on how uncertainties are certain, yet the biggest question is, “Amidst all the uncertainties, do you have a greater sense of purpose?”

In this episode, I have a conversation with my older sister Makabongwe, and we talk our experiences growing up as Preacher's Kids. We talk about the expectations and the challenges of growing up under the “church eye”, and finding your identity. We also touch on honouring your parents' calling, while staying true to yourself and most importantly to God.

In this episode, Ayanda and I talk about our personal experiences on setting goals, understanding the importance of paying attention to systems, and how one can define success for themselves. “Success is about realizing the sort of person that you want to become, and recognizing the small steps that you're taking in becoming that person” -Ayanda Joe Munikwa Ayanda Joe Munikwa is an Engineering student, a certified life coach and a writing enthusiast who lives by the motto 'Impacting Every Life Positively'. He has written and published two collections, one of poetry and the other of short stories and has a dream to win the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (more than once). Check out: Impacting Every Life Positively – Ayanda's Blog Books by Ayanda: Unrealistically Plausible Short Stories by Ayanda Joe Munikwa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VRSGRRZ/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_awdb_t1_aN7aFb6X8RJN5 Bleeding Heart: A Collection Of Poems by Ayanda Joe Munikwa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W8B2Z4G/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_awdb_t1_5O7aFbN535VEC Make sure you grab a copy of Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits And lastly, here is an MSoFit interview with Stephanie Okoroafor https://youtu.be/6W1wxWTb4C8 I enjoyed this conversation! Have a listen :) Instagram: february.podcast

In this episode, I share my thoughts on Rupi Kaur's book, “Milk and Honey - the healing”. Join me as I read out a few pieces and share my reflections with you.

In this episode, I picked a few poems from Rupi Kaur's book, “Milk and Honey”. This is the first of a five part series on the whole book. Join me as I share how I resonate with some of the sentiments echoed throughout Milk and Honey.