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Daniel and Gomé discuss matters relating to life in Australia for migrants.

Gomezga Simfukwe


    • Oct 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    Modern Dating Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 55:37


    In this episode, Daniel and Gome are again joined by Meseret (Mesi) to discuss the current landscape of dating in Perth. Following on from the first conversation, we explore a female perspective to see if there are some different experiences to illuminate.

    Self-Esteem v Arrogance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 66:29


    In this episode, Daniel and Gome are joined by special guest Meseret (Mesi) to discuss self-esteem and specifically how it differs from arrogance. How can one tell the difference and how do we develop self-esteem? Is perception REALLY reality and does it really matter?

    Black Lives Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 60:35


    In this episode Daniel and Gome discuss the concept of 'Black Lives Matter' as far as it relates to the Australian and Zambian context.

    Modern Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 57:17


    In this episode Daniel and Gome talk about the various dating options currently available and how this works from a cultural perspective. How do folk from more traditional backgrounds navigate the world of dating online or via apps?

    To Vax or not to Vax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 59:17


    In the first episode of 2022, Daniel and Gome discuss the controversial topic of whether or not people should receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Tune in on all your favourite podcast platforms for this interesting dialogue.

    Relationship Styles - Nonmonogamy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 62:06


    In this challenging episode, the VOICE team discuss the evolution of relationships from monogamy to the current landscape that includes ethical non-monogamy. Is monogamy the only valid relationship? Are migrants more inclined to explore different relational styles in Australia as they experience a new found freedom from shame, stigma and judgment?

    Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 58:39


    In the inaugural episode of season 2, the VOICE team discuss the exciting topic of love and how our version of romantic love is influenced by our past. Does love look different here in Australia as it does in other parts of the world? Is there a difference between loving someone and being in love with someone?

    What Men Want

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 66:38


    In this episode we discuss the opposite side of the scale from last week's episode. Is there a difference between what men want and what they need? How does this play into the dynamic between men and women?

    What do Women Want?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 68:30


    In this episode the VOICE team discuss the age old question what do women want? Resident counsellor Gomé gives his version making a distinction between what women want and what they need. They are later joined by guest Leanne Everett who chimes in with a female perspective regarding what her expectations are. Will Leanne's view align with Gomé's? Tune in and find out!!!

    Inter-cultural Relationships Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 64:47


    In this episode Daniel and Gomé are joined by Laura who shares her experience of multicultural relationships. As a Jewish woman who grew up in London and now calls Australia home, her perspective is poignant to the topic. Don’t miss this riveting episode.

    Inter-cultural Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 57:32


    In this episode Daniel and Gome dive deep into the reality of romantic relationships between different cultures. Can they work? What makes them work or not work? Are dark skinned men just players? Do non-Australians just get into relationships for a visa?

    Fear of Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 60:49


    In this episode Daniel and Gome discuss the crippling nature of fear and how it can turn into anxiety and prevent us from achieving our goals. How do we quarantine ourselves from allowing fear to rule our minds?

    Hatorade

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 64:17


    In this episode we discuss the concept of self-hate within communities. Why do we bring each other down instead of building one another up? Why does there seem to be a lack of collaboration amongst community groups? How can we move past the jealousy and division towards more solidarity?

    Loneliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 61:18


    Episode 14 features Daniel and Gome discussing the loneliness epidemic. How can we be the most connected society that's ever lived and yet simultaneously the most lonely and isolated we have ever been?

    Leadership Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 65:49


    In episode 13 Daniel and Gome continue the topic of Leadership. What makes a good leader and what are some consequences of good and bad leadership? How does culture fit into ones leadership style and expectations of leaders? What does leadership look like in a home setting?

    Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 69:44


    In this episode Daniel and Gome explore the idea of leadership and how various conceptual frameworks influence ones leadership style.

    From Refugee to Politician

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 62:45


    In episode 11, the VOICE team is joined by Andrea Tokaji to share the story of how she escaped communist Romania and came to Australia. Her life in Australia has seen her navigate various roles from lecturing to human rights and finally politics. This is one not to be missed!

    The Law Down Under Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 66:13


    In this episode, Inspector Don Emanuel-Smith, joins the VOICE team to discuss matters pertaining to the Australian Police Force and how that interacts with the migrant community.

    The Law Down Under

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 64:20


    In this episode, Shine Lawyers manager Kenneth Rukunga, joins the VOICE team to discuss matters pertaining to the legal system in Australia and how that interacts with the migrant community.

    Femininity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 65:23


    In this episode the VOICE team is honoured to introduce Dr. Muza Gondwe and Ruvimbo Goredema to discuss various views of femininity and how that impacts relationships.

    Masculinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 69:56


    In this episode Daniel and Gomé introduce the subject of masculinity and discuss what that looks like from various perspectives and how that influences relationships.

    Finding Your Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 61:05


    In episode 6 the VOICE team are joined by Director of International at Curtin University, Barbara Lung, to discuss how to find your chosen path in a foreign land.

    Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 66:32


    In this episode Leanne Everett joins the VOICE team to discuss mental health issues and how these influence the migrant experience in Australia.

    Identity with Rob Delane

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 61:28


    On this episode of VOICE, Daniel and Gomé are joined by special guest Rob Delane who is a 5th generation Australian with 40+ years of public service. Rob provides some insight into the subject of identity as a well-accomplished Aussie who now spends a lot of his time mentoring more recent migrants.

    Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 60:03


    In this episode we explore the subject of identity. Who are we? Daniel and Gomé explain their different concepts of identity and how that affects our interactions with others.

    Body Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 70:26


    In this episode, Daniel and Gomé share some thoughts on the cultural influences on body image and the repercussions of that on relationships particularly in a multicultural context.

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 61:39


    In this first episode we introduce the concept of VOICE and give brief introductions of the hosts Daniel and Gomé. We also delve straight into the subject around what success means from different cultural contexts.

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