Shamsi in Your Brain

5MF is a new series on SIYB where I do a quick recap on news and stories from the past week!  Hope you enjoyed the episode! XXXHussam's Details: Instagram: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsiEmail: management@siyb.co.za XXX Thanks for listening! Please rate the podcast and subscribe!  

5MF is a new series on SIYB where I do a quick recap on news and stories from the past week!  Hope you enjoyed the episode! XXXHussam's Details: Instagram: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsiEmail: management@siyb.co.za XXX Thanks for listening! Please rate the podcast and subscribe!  

SIYB is 1 year old! It's so crazy to think that it's been a year since I uploaded my first episode. Thank you for listening and for all the support. Thanks to all the guests who have featured on my platform and taught me a great deal about the world. I hope to keep you (and myself) entertained from behind my mic  and continue to adapt, create, sample and speak about the stupid stuff that I do on a weekly basis.  Please follow, subscribe and rate the podcast and thanks for listening!  brb eating cake(s) xx

5MF is a new series on SIYB where I do a quick recap on news and stories from the past week!  Hope you enjoyed the episode! XXXHussam's Details: Instagram: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsiEmail: management@siyb.co.za XXX Thanks for listening! Please rate the podcast and subscribe!  

5MF is a new series on SIYB where I do a quick recap on news and stories from the past week!  Hope you enjoyed the episode! XXXHussam's Details: Instagram: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsiEmail: management@siyb.co.za XXX Thanks for listening! Please rate the podcast and subscribe!  

In this episode of SIYB we have Chris Jack on the show who is the host of Sneaker Stories. Sneaker Stories is Chris’ Instagram page and Youtube channel where he posts sneaker and fashion related content. His focus is towards reviewing the latest shoes to give you the best insight regarding the sneaker before you can purchase them yourself. He is one of the top sneaker content creators in South Africa and has grown incredibly well recently.  Chris is a DJ himself who is on a break from the decks and is pursuing his passion for digital content creation on Youtube and Instagram. Sneaker Stories brings us great quality reviews and it is all a one man show! In this episode we spoke about how this platform started, how Chris manages editing, quality of content, the troll comments, what’s to come with the new studio and much more! I enjoyed this conversation because I think it was super cool to learn from Chris about his work process and what goes on behind the scenes. Being in the sneaker game myself, I know how hard it is to find pieces on a regular basis and Chris’ ability to source and review some really rare sneakers is one of the reasons why Sneaker Stories is so unique. Overall great original content that is also close to home in SA!  XXX  Thanks for listening!   XXX Chris’ Details:  Youtube: Sneaker StoriesInstagram: @sneakerstories.tvInstagram: @chr1sjack   XXX Hussam:  IG: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: hussam_shamsiemail: management@siyb.co.za  XXX Hope you enjoyed the episode. Please subscribe and rate the podcast and follow us on IG. Also feel free to contact me for suggestions or if you wanna be the next guest on SIYB! KTSE. 

5MF is a new series on SIYB where I do a quick recap on news and stories from the past week! Support our friend Michael Cilliers in his battle with cancer :)Stay strong Maak! https://www.quicket.co.za/events/113544-fightingformike/  Hope you enjoyed the episode! XXXHussam's Details: Instagram: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsiEmail: management@siyb.co.za XXX Thanks for listening! Please rate the podcast and subscribe!

5MF is a new series on SIYB where I do a quick recap on news and stories from the past week! Stay strong Maak! https://www.quicket.co.za/events/113544-fightingformike/  Hope you enjoyed the episode! XXXHussam's Details: Instagram: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsiEmail: management@siyb.co.za XXX Thanks for listening! Please rate the podcast and subscribe!   

5MF is a new series on SIYB where I do a quick recap on news and stories from the past week! (Forgot to mention that me and the mandem went full baldski to support our friend Michael Cilliers in his battle with cancer :)Stay strong Maak! https://www.quicket.co.za/events/113544-fightingformike/ ) Hope you enjoyed the episode! XXXHussam's Details: Instagram: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsiEmail: management@siyb.co.za XXX Thanks for listening! Please rate the podcast and subscribe!   

Femicide is real. Take a stance against it. Learn to take no for an answer.  Gender Based Violence in South Africa:  Check out Speak Peace: www.speakpeace.org https://genderjustice.org.za  XXXXX In this episode I spoke to my good friend Nicholas Zacharias who I’ve known since grade 7. Nicku is a very knowledgeable individual who holds a great deal of interest in Economics and global finances. He is studying BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science and Mathematics at the University of Manchester so you already know this is BIG BRAIN ENERGY. Nick has always been one of the most diligent and hard working friends I’ve ever had and this diligence is reflected in the bulk of his intellectual muscle and mental capacity.  Nick and I discussed a lot about wealth distribution, Amazon, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and other billionaire-related topics. Should people have all this money? Where do we draw the line? Who is to blame? We still battle to answer these questions but try our best to give you the  best perspective on the realities of global economics and the problems with wealth distribution. So, what’s it gonna be… Billionaire or Broke? Hope you enjoy! XXXXX Nick’s detailsIG: @nickolas_zacharias XXXXX My details: IG: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsiEmail: shamsihussam@icloud.com XXXXX If you’d like to be on the show next then HMU! Please subscribe and rate the podcast and thanks for listening!

In this episode of SIYB I sat with a young Tiktok star from South Africa. Troy Sheperds currently has 1.1 million followers on Tiktok and has been making content for a while now. He is original in his approach and always manages to make relatable content for young people like myself. His Tiktoks are super funny and it’s good to see him grow to this level in a relatively short period of time.  Troy also has an instagram and a Youtube channel where he’s planning to branch out to more ventures and longer-form content creation. He’s studying Dramatic arts at University and is passionate about entertainment and content creation. Troy is also very self aware, open to criticism and also has a progressive growth mindset- all qualities that a young creator in today’s day needs to possess.  We spoke about Tiktok, Instagram Reels, getting cancelled, making money on Tiktok and a lot more. It was super dope having this conversation with Troy and I’m really looking forward to what he comes up with next.  Hope you enjoyed the episode! XXXXX Shouts out to SNEAKER LAB for sending through the stickers, PREMIUM Kit and Sneaker Wipes. I can’t wait to sacrifice a pair of Yeezys and test the goods to reciprocate the love.  Check our Sneaker Lab and purchase some cleaning equipment! https://www.sneakerlab.com XXXXX Troy’s details:  Tiktok: @troysheperdsInstagram: @troysheperds XXXXX Hussam’s DetailsIG: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsiEmail: shamsihussam@icloud.com XXXXX If you’d like to be the next guest on the show, please feel free to contact me via DM or email!  Please like and subscribe to the podcast and thanks for listening!

Yew! Here’s a game plan for us moving forward. I just wanted to make an episode about what’s to come, new plans for animations, IGTV videos, Tiktok, Youtube, etc. I’m planning a rebranding of the podcast, reconstructing my marketing strategies, investing in equipment and much more. The P cast will go up the levels from a consistency standpoint, guests, quality of content and also solo- monologue style episodes (oh and a new website oops). It’s all in the mix.   If you want to be a guest on the show, HMU and we can sit down for a chat. SIYB will be hosting more debates/ discussions and news-stye content too so there’s room for everyone. Thanks for listening!  XXXXX Beirut’s Explosion: News and Donationhttps://www.google.co.za/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/middleeast/live-news/lebanon-beirut-explosion-live-updates-dle-intl/index.html  Explosion in Beirut http://www.redcross.org.lb/SubPage.aspx?pageid=1370&PID=158 Lebanese Red Cross- one of the links through which you can donate XXXXX My socials:  Business Enquiries: shamsihussam@icloud.comInstagram: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsi  XXXXX

In this episode of SIYB, I sat with a pretty well-established stand-up comedian and film star from South Africa- Dr. Riaad Moosa. He is one of the funniest comedians in the country and is known for his specials on Youtube and Netflix but also his film- Material. Material was a great success in Dr. Moosa’s career and is still a very culturally significant piece of work in South African cinema.  Dr. Moosa is a muslim comedian and often finds himself balancing between political correctness and his belly-aching punchlines. He has mastered the art of joking about sensitive topics and making them comedy-friendly. He also keeps most of his comedy specials vulgarity-free so bring the kids along! Strictly Halaal, Life Begins, Not a nice guy; the list of his great pieces of work never ends.  I loved talking to him and learnt a lot about his work process. My goal is to explore the behind the scenes of people’s lives and it was great to hear how Dr. Moosa operates in the world of comedy and how he started as a comedian. With Covid-19 being a great hurdle for comedians, Dr. Moosa has quickly taken to social media by storm by hosting online live shows and events so the laughter never stops.  For someone with a medical degree, I think it is safe to say that Dr. Moosa took the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine” a little more seriously than most doctors.  Hope you enjoy!  XXXXX Sponsor: Educat Publishers  Purchase Barrier Face Masks now on Takealot via this link: https://www.takealot.com/face-masks-educat-protective-barrier/PLID69449905 Educat Publishers’ Website for more product and contact details: https://educat.co.za  XXXXX Dr. Moosa’s website: https://riaadmoosa.co.za  You can find “Not a Nice guy” through the website now while it is still online!  Instagram: @riaadmoosa XXXXX Shamsi’s Details:  Business enquiries- shamsihussam@icloud.comInstagram: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsi XXXXX XXXBlack Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com Use this link to read up, stay updated, listen to podcasts, etc.  Change the mindsets of those around you. Be it the old or young. Don’t forget that the old raise the young so let’s not give up on the previous generation. It’s our turn to be the next CEOs, presidents, politicians, teachers and leaders of the world. Let’s make sure we make an effort to sculpt a better future for ourselves and for those to come after us. XXX Yemen Crisis: https://www.islamic-relief.org.za/yemen-emergency-appeal/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImrn5p-uY6gIVCLrtCh0Y5QIZEAAYASAAEgJag_D_BwEYou can donate to the Crisis in Yemen via Islamic Relief. They are facilitating food and water relief measures.  This is our world. Please try and help causes, movements and communities in need whenever you can. Foregoing a future Saturday lunch to pay for a child’s monthly ration goes a long way. Sacrificing that new bag to provide food for a family for a week goes a long way.   XXX Gender Based Violence in South Africa:  Check out Speak Peace: www.speakpeace.org https://genderjustice.org.za  XXX Hope you enjoyed this episode! Please rate and subscribe to the podcast. Check y’all in the next one. KTSE. 

In this episode of SIYB, we have Lorcan Berg back on the show to talk about CANCEL CULTURE :0  Cancel culture is dope, it’s ugly, it gets messy but it’s necessary. We bounced around some ideas about what can be done to improve cancel culture and the importance of accountability in society today. With false prophets and hollow people standing on pedestals, how do we find role models as a society? We also talked a lottttaaaa smack, discussing new music, Liverpool’s big W in the EPL, Epstein drama and a lot more.  Also, Rest In Peace Pop Smoke. Left us with some heat.  Hope you enjoyed this episode! Please show some love to the charities in the description. They need your support. Educate yourself about BLM, GBV and the state of Yemen. Donate :)   Thanks for listening! Check Out @Wonderbagct on Instagram to learn more about Wonderbag and Hot boxes!XXX  Show some support to Feed Our Valley @ https://www.feedourvalley.org by donating, spreading the word or getting involved.   XXX Lorcan’s Details: IG: @ihatelorcan XXX Hussam’s Details: IG: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsi XXX Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com Use this link to read up, stay updated, listen to podcasts, etc. You can also donate to the campaigns via this link :)  Change the mindsets of those around you. Be it the old or young. Don’t forget that the old raise the young so let’s not give up on the previous generation. It’s our turn to be the next CEOs, presidents, politicians, teachers and leaders of the world. Let’s make sure we make an effort to sculpt a better future for ourselves and for those to come after us. XXX Yemen Crisis: https://www.islamic-relief.org.za/yemen-emergency-appeal/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImrn5p-uY6gIVCLrtCh0Y5QIZEAAYASAAEgJag_D_BwEYou can donate to the Crisis in Yemen via Islamic Relief. They are facilitating food and water relief measures.  This is our world. Please try and help causes, movements and communities in need whenever you can. Foregoing a future Saturday lunch to pay for a child’s monthly ration goes a long way. Sacrificing that new bag to provide food for a family for a week goes a long way.   XXX Gender Based Violence in South Africa:  Check out Speak Peace: www.speakpeace.org https://genderjustice.org.za  XXX Please rate the podcast and let us know who you’d like to hear next on the show! Buh-byeeee. 

In this episode of SIYB I sat with Dr. Irshaad Ebrahim who is a well- known Neuropsychiatrist and an expert in sleep disorders. He gained his degree in medicine from the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine in South Africa and is currently working from London. He established the London Sleep Centre in 2002 and was the first NHS appointed Neuropsychiatrist in sleep disorders.  He travelled and learned his craft - doing research in Canada and eventually moving to the UK. His practice- the London sleep centre is one of few sleep centres located around the globe where doctors assist patients in battling their sleep disorders. It’s pretty revolutionary. Sleep is a great part of our lives and its importance is often underestimated.  This conversation was pretty cool for me. I learnt a lot about the mistakes I’m making in my daily life and how I can gain access to better sleep. This episode is only a part of the whole conversation that was planned. Hoping to record further and talk more about sleep disorders, memory and the brain in detail.  Don’t forget what the bedroom is meant for… Thanks for listening! XXX For more details on Dr. Ebrahim and the London Sleep Centre visit: www.londonsleepcentre.com XXXBlack Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com Use this link to read up, stay updated, listen to podcasts, etc. You can also donate to the campaigns via this link :)  Change the mindsets of those around you. Be it the old or young. Don’t forget that the old raise the young so let’s not give up on the previous generation. It’s our turn to be the next CEOs, presidents, politicians, teachers and leaders of the world. Let’s make sure we make an effort to sculpt a better future for ourselves and for those to come after us. XXX Yemen Crisis: https://www.islamic-relief.org.za/yemen-emergency-appeal/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImrn5p-uY6gIVCLrtCh0Y5QIZEAAYASAAEgJag_D_BwEYou can donate to the Crisis in Yemen via Islamic Relief. They are facilitating food and water relief measures.  This is our world. Please try and help causes, movements and communities in need whenever you can. Foregoing a future Saturday lunch to pay for a child’s monthly ration goes a long way. Sacrificing that new bag to provide food for a family for a week goes a long way.   XXX Gender Based Violence in South Africa:  Check out Speak Peace: www.speakpeace.org https://genderjustice.org.za  XXX Hope you enjoyed this episode! Please rate and subscribe to the podcast. Check y’all in the next one. KTSE. 

In this episode of SIYB, I had a chance to sit with Or Lahat- one of the co-founders of Crumbs and Cream to talk about the brand’s origins and how they operate. Crumbs and Cream is a local brand that started off in 2016 with their signature Ice-cream sandwiches. These sandwiches consist of two fresh cookies with scoops of ice cream sammiched in between them. You have a great deal of liberty while ordering your sandwiches as you sous-chef your way into picking the cookies’ flavours, the type of ice cream and also the toppings to go along! They also offer coffee, french crêpes, milkshakes and also stand-alone scoops of ice creams or cookies.  Their new line of products includes packaged ice-cream sandwiches that are sealed and frozen for you to take on-the-go. They have a range of flavours (I love cookie monster) and also offer a pack of 9 where you can have the vastest variety and combinations of cookies and ice cream - with crazy toppings - in a small box! Apart from selling in their flagship store in Sea point, the tuktuk at the waterfront or even in Johannesburg, Crumbs & Cream offer catering services for birthdays and occasions, packaged ice creams for Engen garages (also work in progress) and deliveries through Uber Eats, Mr. Delivery and more!  I loved talking to Or and I learned a lot about how the brand operates. It’s clear that a lot of planning and brainstorming goes into everything Crumbs and Cream does and their customers’ feedback speaks for it. Listening to Or’s story and how she manages everything gave me a new-found respect for the brand and I also have a better understanding of what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Risk.  Anyway, I’m gonna go enjoy some ice-cream sammiches and hope you order some immediately. Thanks for listening!  XXX Crumbs and Cream Website: https://www.crumbsandcream.co.zaInstagram: @crumbs_and_creamFacebook: Crumbs and Cream  XXX Hussam:  IG: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsiBusiness and sponsorship inquiries: shamsihussam@icloud.com XXX Check Check app Website: https://getcheckcheck.com/en/ XXX Speak Peace Thanks for the free coffee mug!  Go buy some SP merch, it’s pretty neat: http://speakpeace.org/store XXX Thanks for listening! Please rate and subscribe to the podcast. 

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Laughter and Bone Silence is an anthology of Ryan Shayne’s poetry. It’s a beautiful account of Ryan’s emotions, perspective and interests. I’m thoroughly enjoying it so far and that’s exactly what we covered in this conversation.  Ryan is a friend of mine from high school and has been interested in poetry from a young age. Seeing him being published this young is really dope and more importantly- being able to admire and learn from his merit is really what makes this book so special. Ryan is a versatile writer who loves to read and read and read; be it T.S. Elliot or some Dante - he knows a little bit of everything. He is also studying the classics and English Literature at University and is enjoying doing what he likes.  The reason why this book is so special is because I love poetry as well and being able to ask Ryan questions about why he chose certain words or ideas was super cool. I just love the care and detail that went into this compilation. It’s a work of a true modernist and in the midst of the madness in his book Ryan will successfully convince you that “The best of us are headless chickens.”  I know I’m convinced.  XXXXX Hope you enjoyed this episode!  Buy Laughter & Bone Silence now:https://linktr.ee/Ryanshayne Ryan’s Socials: IG: @ryanshayne  XXXXX Hussam: IG: @hussamshamsiTwitter: @hussam_shamsi XXXXX Thanks for listening! 

Mr. Capekickz is back on the podcast to discuss more sneakers and some sushi. We reviewed some upcoming sneakers and the past releases from the weekend, Astronomical merch, food take-outs being a bad experience, the yomzanzi IG sneaker battle, oil and Bitcoin investments and a lot more!  I hope you enjoyed this loooonnngggg episode. It was super chill and diverse and was really nice catching up with Grant again! Thanks for listening! Do feel free to contact me to be on the podcast or send in recommendations for who you'd like to hear on here next. XXXXX Grant's IG: @grantb_zaCapekickz: @cape_kickz Hussam's Details: IG: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsi XXXXX See ya in the next one!

SSSSSPPPPIIIIIIICCCCEEEE MEEETTTTEERRRRRRRRRR In this episode of SIYB, we have our first returning guest - Lorcan Berg (Mr. Beautiful Imagery). Lorcan and I kickstarted the Spice Meter series where we review a list of things on a scale that ranges from salt & pepper all the way up to Super Hot Fire! This episode was a lot of fun to record and we both had our fair share of laughs. We started reviewing some whacky Covid 19 conspiracies, moving on to Travis Scott’s live performance on Fortnite, some music reviews, cooking stories from the Berg household, The last Dance documentary, Tiger King and a lot more peppered in between the buns. I really enjoyed this episode and I hope you like the series! Feel free to hit me up with suggestions or if you want to be a part of the Spice Meter, let’s sit down and go at it!  I’m just glad that Carole Baskin didn’t go for Lorcan’s neck… R.I.P. Eric.  Thanks for listening! XXXXX Lorcan’s IG: @ihatelorcan Hussam’s IG: @shamsiinyourbrainHussam’s twitter: @hussam_shamsi XXXXX Hope you enjoyed this episode! Catch y’all in the next one. 

In the Jordan episode of SIYB, I sat down with Samantha Fick who is the founder of the NGO- Speak Peace. Speak peace is a peace-building initiative that focuses on alleviating violence and helping people maintain peace in all aspects of their lives. They work around Cape Town and mostly in gang-ridden communities to try and save children from partaking in gang activity, prevent domestic violence, try assist people with substance abuse issues and also host workshops and programmes to teach peace.  Speak Peace got its name from the philosophy of speaking one's reality into existence. They teach communities and specially primary school children how to speak with peace and how to interact with one another. They believe that peace is not just the absence of violence but the presence of health, happiness and a stable balance in a person's social, mental, emotional, physical & spiritual well-being. They also teach gardening, yoga and physical fitness to ensure that people in these communities are healthy in all aspects of life and can practice peace.  I enjoyed this episode because I learnt SOooOOo much. You miss a lot of details when listening to the news or talking to your peers but Samantha brought in statistics and first hand experience that helped me understand violence in my city in a better way. I believe in her and Speak Peace and think that their initiative is powerful enough to make a generational change in South Africa :)  Thanks for listening! XXXXX Speak Peace: www.speakpeace.orgIG: @speakpeaceorg XXXXXHussam: IG: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsi XXXXX Hope you enjoyed the episode! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Benz Truck.  In this episode, I sat with my good friend Felix Schliehe to discuss what he does at the office in Germany. Felix is the Operations Manager for Sea-freight working at Daimler also known as Mercedes Benz. He works at the logistics department for the BIGGEST truck factory IN THE WORLD and manages containers for spare parts going from country to country. He is quite knowledgeable on the processes behind making a truck and what these trucks are capable of. I guess working with a factory that pumps out a truck every 130 seconds all made to order gives you some form of edge. Felix is also training for management so hopefully in the next 4-5 years he can be a manager and get a new Mercedes car every 3-6 months! (jelly) I always enjoy talking to Felix and this hour was no different. We spoke about the trucks, how they are made, BMW and other competitors, how does one qualify to work for Mercedes Benz, how the factory is coping with the virus, electric power and a lot more. I learnt a lot of new things from this episode and I hope you do too! I think if you’re a petrol head, you’ll definitely appreciate the intel you can get out of this episode.  I’m hoping to possibly travel to Germany and working at the factory sometime in November/ December. I think it would be maaaaddd to be a part of one of the processes of building an engine or fixing some wiring or even looking at the marketing side of the company. It’s all soooo exciting!  Thanks for listening!  XXXXX Felix SchleifeEmail: Schliehe@web.de Some links you can check out:https://youtu.be/a3moToOCXqE - The Factoryhttps://youtu.be/o43nqvq4BOA - The future of truckshttps://youtu.be/R_bIfdqCWRk - Actros truck XXXXXHussam:  IG: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsi XXXXX Hope you enjoyed this episode! See you next Wednesday⚡️

In this episode of SIYB, I sat with my buddy - Mr. Laptop and spoke to a mutual friend of ours, Confitsss. This is the first remotely recorded episode of the podcast and I couldn’t be prouder at the fact that WE. KEEP. MOVING.  But, in today’s episode we have my good friend Confitsss who is a fellow sneaker-head and a very well-known supplier of goodies around the city. He is reliable and can source basically any shoe in a matter of days- as per your requests. Although Confitsss is known for his photography and for pulling off any fit, he is a man of knowledge with a degree in Commerce sprinkled with a Major in Information Systems, business analytics, business management and project management. He also enjoys partaking in online courses and is constantly on the come up with his intellectual self; I love it.  In this episode we spoke about fashion but mainly the education system, people’s perception of university and school and their perception of education. We discussed LinkedIn, CV prep and how you can make the most of your situation and climb up your career ladder as an employee or an entrepreneur. I liked this episode because it was a very relevant conversation and I hope you do too! Thanks for listening! XXXXX Confitsss’ SocialsIG: @Confitsss XXXXX Hussam’s SocialsIG: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsi XXXXX Hope you enjoyed this episode! Shamsi out.  

Raising yourself is all about being in charge of how you grow. It's an idea that I've been juggling with for a minute so here it is. TBH, it is also a bunch of waffle so take it how you want it :p I was in the kitchen and had to khwhuip up some brecky.  In this episode I spoke about how my mind works and how I deal with failure, confidence, being competitive, etc. Pretty neutral and off-the-top episode. Enjoy Quarantine and stay safe xx  Thanks for 20 episodes! Hope you enjoy!XXXXXSocials:  IG: @hussamshamsiTwitter: @hussam_shamsi XXXXXThanks for listening :)Please subscribe and rate the P cast! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Lorcan Berg is a saucy photographer from the mother city. His portfolio is a mix of digital and film photography ranging from portraits, studio photography, protest photography, fashion, parties; you name it. He is incredibly versatile and isn't afraid to take risks with his work. Lorcan is also a big fan of music and a fellow preacher of Travis Scott (like ye boi).  In this episode we spoke about music, film, photography, concerts, sport, fashion and a whole bunch of other stuff. I love how we bounced off of each other and the fact that we share interests on soooo many different topics! I think Lorcan is exceptional at photography and is naturally artistic overall. I know he is very deliberate with his aesthetic and puts great thought into most of his works. I loved this episode because it's rare to find someone who you can talk to about Dennis Rodman and also '1984' in the same conversation and they just get it. Lorcan gets it.  Thanks for listening! XXXXXLorcan's Instagram: @ihatelorcanXXXXX Hussam: IG: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsi XXXXX Please rate and share the podcast. Hope you enjoyed this episode!(Check y'all next wednesday )

Didit maaaaaaaaaaaaaannnn The homie Oakerdidit pulled thru on the P cast ya know. We chopped it up and spoke about music production, youtube revenues and growth, Oakerdidit's journey through Youtube, how we met and most importantly, the kit that we’re releasing very soon!  Didit is one of my day 1s and never fails to amuse. I love his production style and the level that he’s taken his craft. Seeing someone you know to start from nothing and  establish what he has now fills you up with nothing but pride. So I really mean it when I say, Oakerdidit.  Lot of work to be done though. We’re not stopping just yet. I love talking to Didit. Thanks Didit for pullin thru! Hope y’all enjoyed this episode!   XXXXXOakerdidit:  IG: OakerdiditYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3kMSmiN8O0FtepeumoUmg XXXXXShamsi:  IG: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsi   XXXXX Thanks for listening! Please RATE the podcast, share & subscribe! 

Professor Lebogang Mototo teaches me my marketing course at the University Of Cape town. She accomplished a double major in Marketing and Psychology and also did her Masters from the University of Witwatersrand Aaaaannnddd is also working on a PHD! She is exceptionally driven, conscious about her environment and very open to new perspectives and opinions. Her goal is to prepare her students for a lot more than the "basics of advertising" as she prides herself for being a lecturer who is not afraid to bring attention to "the real world" and hence, puts marketing into incredible context.  In this episode we spoke about films, representation and recognition of race, genders and cultures in companies, how Spiderman and Black Panther compare, the consumer protection act, local and international brands, the amount of research that went into writing a paper for a Masters study, marketing(obvs) and Nutella!  I was in awe of the extent of her knowledge about current affairs and events of the past. She invited me into her office where we spoke about the podcast and what keeps her going. I quickly picked up on the sincerity in her intention to teach and also what drives her to stay on top of her own academics while constantly keeping up with the world order. Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation :)  Hope you enjoyed this episode!  XXXXX Thanks to Professor Lebogang for being on the episode :)  XXXXXShamsi's Socials: IG: @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsi XXXXX Please subscribe, share and RATE the podcast!  Thanks for listening!

Tabo slid in my DMs.  Tabo Chama is an 18 year old student at Varsity College in South Africa. He is studying corporate communication and is interested in establishing his own business. Having lived in several countries in Africa, he has knowledge of the different cultures, types of people and how economies work across the continent. He also taught be a bit about the UN and the benefits of having a family member work for the UN. Just btw, mans belongs to the Zambian Royal Family... casual.I think our conversation went how Tabo intended it to because he really wanted to discuss mental health, social media and also his own story. I like that he is ambitious and wants to start his own social media platform as well. Definitely has the personality for it! Hope you enjoyed this episode!X--X--X--X Tabo: IG- @tabochama Hussam:IG- @shamsiinyourbrainTwitter: @hussam_shamsi Liam Swartz on Youtube: Liam Swartz X--X--X--X Please share and subscribe to the podcast! See y'all next week. 

Gerald is a cryptocurrency expert who is known for his extensive knowledge in Bitcoin. He is financially independent because most of his earnings come from passive income received via crypto investments. Being one of the early adopters of Bitcoin, Gerald knows a fair amount about how to “play the game” and he uses this knowledge to host seminars & teach others about how to get started in the crypto world.  I started investing in cryptocurrency around 2017 and have been a part of it ever since. I have had my fair share of losses (TRUST ME) but am still confident about the probable trajectory of currencies such as Bitcoin. I recently discovered a platform called Mirror Trading International and have been looking into investing into it further. I thought that $100 was a relatively reasonable amount for me to risk - which is the minimum entrance amount- and I have seen my portfolio grow. Although I have my fair share of suspicions and I operate cautiously, I am impressed by the level of transparency provided by this company and the speed at which people are joining the platform.  I think it’s worth the risk if you have some cash laying around. Like Gerald said, diversify your income streams and cryptocurrency investment is one of several ways you can do so. If you invest $100 now and the price of Bitcoin shoots to a million dollars in 10 years, it won’t hurt to have some extra green.  Crypto is new and has potential to grow. I think we should try educate ourselves on concepts of mining or multi-level marketing to judge what the best way to invest is and how to win the game in the long-term.  Thanks for listening!XXXXX Mirror Trading International's Referral link: https://mymticlub.com/userpanel/register.php?referral=hussam  Gerald's details: Email:misdiamonds1996@gmail.com Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrj_7fGRRChQbfYONstfV_A XXXXXHussam: IG: @hussamshamsiTwitter: @hussam_shamsiXXXXX Hope you enjoyed this episode. Please share and rate the podcast and send suggestions for guests/ ideas/topics,etc.:) 

Emotion isn’t cheesy. Learn to feel.In this episode my friend Liam Swartz and I sat and talked about a topic that is sensitive yet very relevant. Being “men”, we often struggle finding ourselves given society’s expectations and our discussion was based around just that. We challenged numerous traditional gender roles and stereotypes and also explored some of the pressures placed on people (in general) in society. Our goal was to speak out about the importance of self expression, emotion and some of the unfair advantages that men may have created for themselves.I think we fulfilled our mission of normalising conversation amongst men to promote accountability and self-awareness. We also explored several perspectives and scenarios in society where men may be disadvantaged and this was purely done with an intention to explore those perspectives rather than labelling men as the victims. Liam is a pretty chill guy and I hope that after listening to his opinions and views on such sensitive topics, you have a better understanding of the man behind your screen.  We think men need to grow up.  Hope you enjoyed this episode!  —x—x—x—x—x— Liam’s Socials  IG: @liamxswartzYoutube channel: Liam Swartzhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK5Y21spT_ru7hiR5ScRNbA/feed—x—x—x—x—x— Hussam’s Socials IG: @hussamshamsitwitter: @hussam_shamsi —x—x—x—x—x— Please rate & share the podcast! Thanks for listening!   P.S. Sorry again for the audio xx  

In this episode I sat with a magician- Mr. Jacques le Sueur. Jacques is a magician who performs at private parties, he has performed for 9 presidents, for child soldiers in a jungle in Congo and also gangs in Cape town. His charity work - Magicians without borders - is a project where him and magicians from across the world travel to townships & areas impacted by gang violence to rescue children from the dangers that they face. Their goal is to teach children magic and familiarise them with an art form that can keep them away from the harshness of their communities.  Jacques believes that through his magic, he helps people re-discover the kid in themselves. He is well-read on the history of magic and how tricks have evolved over the past. It was quite impressive to see that he keeps up with the magic world and is invested in his craft. Magic is an art form that is unique because the art is in the making of the art while an audience consumes it.I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about all of his crazy stories and about his travels around the world. You don’t get to sit with a magician every day! Low key I’m still blown away by the magic tricks he showed me when he first arrived at my house. Can’t figure out how he did them. Magic? Mr. le Sueur’s details: Website: https://jacqueslesueur.co.zaYoutube: https://youtu.be/gtGAMjlnXqYEmail: jacqueslesueur@gmail.com ——x——x——x——x—— Shamsi’s details:IG-@hussamshamsi@shamsiinyourbrain Twitter: @hussam_shamsi x-x-x Please share the podcast and send in some suggestions about who you want me to talk to next! Hope you enjoyed this episode & thanks for listening!  

Greenpop is a non-profit organisation based in Cape town with an aim to change the world. Misha, the TreeEO of Greenpop started the company with the help of some friends (which also includes local musician Jeremy Loops) in 2010. What started off as a 1-month -1000 tree initiative has now become a pretty reputable and impactful company. Greenpop's goal is to plant 500,000 trees by 2025 and they are already 118978 trees into their target. Misha and the team are incredibly committed to their cause and have a fantastic work ethic. I learnt a lot from them and wish to be involved in Greenpop’s adventures in the future! Read more about upcoming festivals, events and how you can get involved onGreenpop's website: https://greenpop.org Greenpop's Instagram: @greenpopsaxxxxxThanks to Ayza for speaking about the environment and Happy Birthday!xxxxx Rory's Facebook: Rory Mackinnon-Little Please donate to the Mental Health Foundation :) https://www.facebook.com/rory.mackinnonlittlexxxxxShamsi:  IG: @hussamshamsiTwitter: @hussam_shamsixxxxx Thanks for listening! 

Dr. Charl du Randt, a Registered Naturopath, practicing as a health advisor, is a published author and an avid reader. He stands against some of the practices in modern medicine and approaches his patients from a nutritional and supplement based form of healing. He has cured patients who were terminally ill and said to have no hope from the “traditional” medical institutions. He outlines these philosophies and theories in his book: Demonized Doctoring. It was a long drive to get to the clinic (6 hours) but I think it was really worth it. I learnt a lot of new things that were eye opening and helped me gain a different perspective about healthcare and the world of medicine. I really think Dr. Charl’s theory of curing the cause rather than the symptom has a lot of weight to it. I hope you enjoyed this episode!  Socials: Dr. Charl : http://metabole.com IG: @hussamshamsiTwitter: @hussam_shamsi Thanks for listening everyone! Share and subscribe to SIYB!   DISCLAIMER: The following episode does not contain my personal opinions, research or beliefs. I am simply familiarising myself and my audience with a different perspective surrounding personal healthcare.

I'm back! Happy New Year to everyone! In this episode, I sat with my old friend Johnny Sheridan and caught up on a much needed conversation over tea and biscuits. Johnny is a 19 year old student at the University College Dublin in Ireland. He is studying commerce and also works at a pub to support his lifestyle outside the academics. Johnny is a great sportsman and has won numerous awards for tennis and hockey. He recently travelled around Europe in his "gap year" and it was super dope listening to some of his stories!I love being around this kid because everything about him screams positivity and I am a huuugggeee fan of that! Big ups to Johnny for still being the same guy that I met in 2013; he hasn't changed a bit. --x--x--x--x--x--Our Sponsor:Educat Publishers Website: https://educat.co.zaTakealot: https://www.takealot.com/seller/educat-publishers?sellers=29823986--x--x--x--x--x--Hope you enjoyed this episode!  Johnny's Socials: Facebook: Johnny SheridanIG: Johnnysheridan10 Hussam's Socials: IG: @hussamshamsiTwitter: @hussam_shamsi SIYB's socials! IG: shamsiinyourbrain Thanks for listening everyone!  

In this episode I sat with a hypnosis expert- Annemiek Meyer. Annemiek has her own hypnotherapy practice and she is a true mystic. She sat with me and answered all my questions regarding mysticism and I have to say, I am blown away. It seems to me that there is a world that is going unnoticed and Annemiek helped me learn a bit more about that. Listening back to the episode, things still don't fully make sense to me but I think there is great value in what mysticism has to offer- mainly because it is a subject that is not well known or discussed. To me mysticism is a broadened perspective that takes you away from the "thinking mind" and helps you experience the world in a way that a common human doesn't. It seems to be a reality that is more real than the reality we know. Scary stuff!  Hope you enjoy this episode! --x--x--x--x--x--Our Sponsor:Educat Publishers Website: https://educat.co.zaTakealot: https://www.takealot.com/seller/educat-publishers?sellers=29823986--x--x--x--x--x--Contact Annemiek: annemiekmeyer1@gmail.com Hussam: Twitter: @hussam_shamsiIG: @hussamshamsi Thanks for listening! 

In this episode of SIYB I sat with the owner and co-founder of Capekickz - Mr. Grant Baron. Capekickz is a Cape Town based sneaker and streetwear resale company which was established as a result of a sneaker collection hobby by Grant, accompanied by his wife. Grant has managed to establish a brand that is credible and a brand that provides some of the most exclusive pieces that are often not available in the country.  I really enjoyed sitting with Grant and chatting about sneakers and streetwear. He is really knowledgeable in this field and it is safe to say that he is immensely passionate about what he does. Always great to see someone like him take their passion to a whole different level.  Hope you enjoy the episode! Share and subscribe to SIYB.  Grant: Instagram:@grantb_za @cape_kickzCapekickz: https://capekickz.com Hussam: IG: @hussamshamsiTwitter: @hussam_shamsi Thanks for listening everyone! 

In this episode I deliver on my promise to make a dedicated episode about money. These are 8-10 simple ways that you can use to make money starting from R0 in your bank account. The episode is divided into 2 parts. Part 1 includes getting started from 0 and working your way up to 4000 Rands. Part 2 then puts these R4000 into good use and caters for the carpenters, the architects, the designers, the businesspersons, the entrepreneurs, etc. If you want to make money, these ways are great and simple ways to make decent cash. My goal is to expose a different perspective. I want you to learn to think simple yet different. Think about how you can monetise what's around you, capitalise on opportunities and hit the home-run after you've wound up your bat while playing the game. "Look man, it's free game". Hope you enjoyed this episode. Socials: IG: @hussamshamsiTwitter: @hussam_shamsiThanks for listening! 

In this episode I sat down with the knowledgeable Dr. Z to discuss some of the complicated and fascinating things that science has to offer. Dr. Z is a teacher of science who completed his undergraduate studies majoring in Physics and Chemistry. He then continued his education in Science Education and accomplished a Masters and eventually a PHD in that field. He has taught for several years and his earlier works included research in Science Education where he worked with several project schools trying to help other teachers to teach as part of his PHD research. Dr Z answered a lot of my questions about nuclear energy, superposition, the double split test and quantum physics in general. I think I have a better understanding or even a newer understanding of how this world works and I hope you do too. Science encourages you to adopt a new perspective and it is definitely not just about numbers. I hope you enjoyed this episode! Hussam: Twitter: @hussam_shamsiInstagram: @hussamshamsiThanks for listening! Please subscribe and share the podcast. 

The transition from school to university was a big jump. I sat with my friend Daniel Ferraz to discuss the changes we experienced and some advice for those going into university next year. Daniel is 19 years old and is studying Business Science with Marketing, Economics & Statistics as a freshman at the University of Cape town. We went to the same school and have known each other since grade 8. He is great at waterpolo and has been the captain of his school team. He now coaches the junior teams in his school and dedicates his hours towards their improvement. Hope you enjoy this episode! Daniel: Instagram: @danielferraz7Hussam: Instagram: @hussamshamsiTwitter: @hussam_shamsiThanks for listening!

In this episode I sat down with my dear friend Daniel Teanby and had a free-flowing discussion about Uber, Brexit or business in general. Teanby is a great friend of mine and my business partner. He is currently studying commerce and mathematics at the University of Stellenbosch as a freshman. He is an exceptional athlete and has won several accolades including the African Optimist Championship in 2013 for his South African Sailing team. Teanby is also incredibly knowledgeable about technology, businesses, science and various other fields - constantly aiming to be a "jack of all". I enjoy sitting with him because conversation is easy and always stimulating. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!Daniel's Socials: Instagram: @teanbydTwitter: @teanbydHussam's Socials: Instagram: @hussamshamsiTwitter: @hussam_shamsiP.S. I made the mistake of not taking into account the Reverb in the room for this episode with the new mics and hence, the audio is not the best but regardless, it is content that I want to promote so here we are. (2 points if you can spot my math oopsie)

"Jealousy is just love and hate at the same time." - Aubrey Drake Graham. In this episode I explore the difference between envy and jealousy and the three reasons why I consider myself someone who is not envious. These three reasons show how I structure my thoughts around being jealous and avoiding envy. Thanks for listening! Socials: Instagram: @hussamshamsiTwitter: @hussam_shamsi

In this episode I explore this idea of 'How to earn'. I've been thinking about this for a while now and finally decided to speak it out so here's an episode on it! How to earn consists of me discussing the idea of why, what and how you can earn in life and it's my take on a couple of things surrounding the topic of earning. Thanks for listening! Social Media: IG: @hussamshamsiTwitter: @hussam_shamsi

In this episode, I welcome you to the podcast and introduce myself. I also explain what the podcast's structure will be like, the aims of the podcast, why I am starting a podcast and just a general overview. Hope you enjoy!