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What are the biggest trends that affect the future of agency recruitment? Are you positioned for success in the rapidly evolving world of work?    With advances in Open AI and the growing popularity of remote work and the gig economy, the recruitment industry is set for a major transformation in the next 5-10 years. This shift might cause fear and uncertainty among recruiters, however if you're aware of the trends, remain agile and are willing to adapt, you can capitalize on the tremendous new opportunities that will be created.   Join us in this episode with special guest, Rob Green, as we explore the future of agency recruitment amidst the rapidly changing technological landscape. Rob reveals his insights based on extensive research and shares the specific steps his company is taking to stay relevant.  Rob Green is the CEO and Founder of The GRM Group, a holding company that combines leading recruitment, research, recruitment tech, and management consulting brands, all servicing the global legal industry. With 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry and having placed lawyers in 40 countries, Rob brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the discussion. Episode Outline and Highlights [03:05] Why and how Rob's business model has evolved since we last spoke. [08:00] How skill matching platforms will change the recruitment industry. [14:57] Why Rob created a research company, GRM Intelligence. [26:45] The future of the recruitment industry.  [29:40] Core trends that are changing the way that we work.  [40:30] How should you adapt your recruitment business to stay relevant? [47:33] Preparing for the future; why Rob is investing in Umbiie.   The Three Meta Trends That Are Changing the Recruitment Industry   Recruiters and recruitment business owners are always interested to know how technology such as Opan AI will affect the industry. You'll enjoy hearing Rob's fascinating insights about the future of work, based on the research report that he commissioned.  His research team identified three trends that will transform the way people work and how companies recruit:    The Sharing Economy / Gig Economy Global Talent Pools / Distributed Teams The Skillset Revolution   Rob urged the listeners to zoom out from the world of recruitment for a minute and realize how the world is changing based on the above three meta trends. We also discussed the growing “gig economy,” and how talents prefer to work from anywhere in the world and would prefer project-based instead of full-time. If you fear that AI will take a majority of jobs in the future, that is not the crazy part. Rob cited a report by Dell Technologies which it states that “80% of all the jobs in the next decade that we'll all be working in haven't even been invented yet.”   What does it mean for you as a recruiter or a recruitment business owner? As Rob very well puts it, “There's going to be a whole new way of recruiting, a whole new skill set of recruiting. And we can prepare for this.”   Leveraging Skill-Matching Platforms for Recruitment   Rob dived into how they are adapting to the trends of the shared economy and shared data by means of technology. They are using the platform StiiNT.iT (Stint It) - to simplify their process and maximize potential. The platform is a private-labelled recruitment technology where “Professionals across the world are vetted and skills verified creating anonymous profiles. These profiles will be searchable and accessible, whether it sits on someone else's platform or your own – building a collaborative talent pool, ensuring 100% matches, and removing unconscious biases.”   Rob's team has white-labeled the Stint It platform to create Umbiie (umbiie.com), a global skills-matching platform for legal professionals. It's not a perfect comparison, but this is the equivalent of Bumble for recruiting - the idea is that candidates choose which employers can unlock their profile.    Rob shared how they deal with data privacy and how the platform can be monetized. As he stated, “This is really not a pitch because I don't get anything out of this. This is just, do you wanna prepare for the future? Do you believe that there's going to be pressure on contingency recruitment? If you do, there is a solution out there.”   Our Sponsors   This podcast is proudly sponsored by i-intro and Recruitment Entrepreneur.   i-intro® is an end-to-end retained recruitment platform. Their technology and methodology allow recruiters to differentiate themselves from the competition, win more retained business, bigger fees, and increase their billings. Their software combined with world-class training enables you to transition from transactional, contingency recruiter to consultative, retained recruiter. Instead of being perceived as a “me too” vendor, you'll be positioned as a “me only” solutions provider. Be sure to mention Mark Whitby or The Resilient Recruiter. Book your free, no-obligation consultation here: https://recruitmentcoach.com/retained Recruitment Entrepreneur is the world's leading Private Equity firm specializing in the international recruitment industry. If you've dreamed of starting, scaling, and selling your recruitment business, this is your chance. James Caan and his team at Recruitment Entrepreneur are actively seeking ambitious recruiters in who they can invest. They provide everything you need to grow a successful recruitment business including funding, financial expertise, coaching and mentoring, operational strategy, back-office support, marketing, and talent attraction solutions. Be sure to mention Mark Whitby or The Resilient Recruiter. Start a conversation here: https://recruitmentcoach.com/vc   Rob Green Bio and Contact Info   With two decades' experience in the recruitment industry, Rob has recruited lawyers in 40 countries, working with firms and companies from the biggest in DLA Piper, Bank of America, Facebook, Alibaba, and such like, to small one-person law firms, looking to double in size. Rob launched his career with the leading financial services agency, Badenoch & Clark, in London. Following his relocation to the Cayman Islands in 2005, he joined one of the Caribbean's top recruitment companies, CML, to establish the region's leading legal recruitment provider. In 2009, Rob became a partner in the business and moved to Hong Kong to grow the business and become one of the top consultancies in Asia. He took full ownership of the Hong Kong branch and rebranded as GRM Search in 2013, winning 15 industry awards in 8 years and working with some of the most coveted legal firms, MNCs, and financial institutions in the world. Enticed by the link between Africa and Asia, Rob opened GRM Search's first office in South Africa in Johannesburg in 2014. He moved with his family to settle in Cape Town and spearhead the growth of the business into the African continent in 2017. GRM has had notable successes in Asia, Africa, and Australia, with some failures along the way to keep him humble. Rob regularly shares his views on the legal job market with industry publications, business radio shows, HR seminars, and law graduates at HKU, Stellenbosch University, and UWC. He is renowned for his global outlook, experience, legal market knowledge, and down-to-earth approach. In his spare time, Rob is the proud founder and chairman of South Africa's first soccer program for special needs children (GPS Vikings FC) and a part-time boxing ring announcer as well as a doting father and husband.   Rob on LinkedIn Rob on Instagram GRM Search website link  GRM Intelligence website link GRM Group on YouTube Umbiie website link Rob's Podcast, Legal Unicorns   People and Resources Mentioned Stiint It website link The Three Meta Trends - Revolutionizing the Way We Work Why Umbiie - Revolutionizing the Legal Industry Korn Ferry Article: 2030: The Very Human Future Of Work Korn Ferry Article: The $8.5 Trillion Talent Shortage Article on Dell Report: 85% of Jobs that will exist in 2030 haven't been invented yet Napoleon Hill: Think and Grow Rich   Connect with Mark Whitby Get your FREE 30-minute strategy call Mark on LinkedIn Mark on Twitter: @MarkWhitby Mark on Facebook Mark on Instagram: @RecruitmentCoach Related Podcast You Might Enjoy TRR#96 The Benefits and Challenges of Expanding Your Recruitment Business Overseas   Subscribe to The Resilient Recruiter                

Join Freedom Club before prices go up. Www.Marleyrose.ca/freedom-club In this episode, Marley delves into the process of taming one's ego in order to tap into their higher self. Additionally, she shares her personal journey of manifesting her dream home in Cape Town and overcoming her upper limit. Sign up for our exclusive 3-day podcast event, from passion to profit HERE:  ⁠www.marleyrose.ca/podcast-event⁠ Here are the points that we've covered: Align with your soul purpose Address your limiting beliefs Embrace discomfort Trust your intuition Lean on your support system Episode Timeline:  [00:07:46] - Manifesting Dream Home. [00:08:35] - Life Update on Cape Town  [00:09:24]  - Coming Home to Myself [00:11:04]  - Manifesting My Dream Home [00:16:40] - First Class Flight and Betting on Myself  [00:19:10] - Dealing with Upper Limit Problems  [00:24:48]  - How to Tame Your Ego to Become Your Highest Self  [00:26:45]  - Following Your Higher Self  [00:27:36] - Leaning on Others  [00:31:09] - Metamorphosis  Sign up at FREEDOM CLUB for a 12-week bus accelerator program: www.marleyrose.ca/freedom-club (apply before prices go up) Want to get a FREE money Hypnosis? Add an honest review to Apple, what you think about the podcast and if it's helped you in any way Screenshot your review right away and send it to hello@marleyrose.ca Follow along with Marley at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@marleyroseharris⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send her an email to Hello@marleyrose.ca

Endurance athlete and digital nomad Paulo de Barros found a perfect home in Cape Town, until he was assaulted and injured to within an inch of his life at a party. CCTV footage captured the events, so why would prosecutors not pursue the case?

On this week's episode,  we're Reunited and It Feeeeels So Goooooood! We're back in the pod room and Colleen looks like Mary Magdalene. Colleen catches Bridget up on what she's been up to for the last month including a bitch slap, the fact she's a tequila girl now and has actually watched more movies. The topic of the week is... CAPE TOWN, SA. Bridget gives a recap of her trip with pros, cons, highlights and of course, splits were involved. Get a map out, google a paragliding video and watch some National Geographic because this episode is WILD....literally. #WWJD #WeLoveJacky #NewarkIsCleanNow??Positive Stories of the Week:5 Positive Stories of the WeekThe small business shoutout of the week is for Lets Build Langa! This is a township close to Bridget's heart after traveling to South Africa and spending time with the kids. Every dollar matters for this township who invests everything they have in the children of Langa. #QueenSugaReview and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the awful injury update from Munster ahead of their URC semi-final with Leinster. We hear from Mack Hansen and Pete Wilkins ahead of Connacht's semi-final jaunt to Cape Town. The Women's Sevens squad is named for their fateful weekend in Toulouse. And Montpellier have made a final call on their move for Luke Cowan-Dickie

Anees Pretorius and Cono Onorato — co-founders of Bean ($1.7mm in funding) — on the pursuit of their vision to reimagine the global accounting industry and elevate the profession into the digital age.Anees Pretorius, a former Big 4 Accountant, is the CEO of Bean, a market network for specialized accounting services. Originally from South Africa, Anees previously held positions at Deloitte in Cape Town and San Francisco, and later at EY in Cleveland. During his time as a consultant, he worked alongside High-growth and Fortune companies, providing compliance and strategic services. However, it was his experience in the Bay Area working alongside some of the most influential and technologically progressive companies in the world that inspired him to think beyond the traditional constraints inherent in accounting and financial services.Cono Onorato is the CTO at Bean, with over 15 years of experience building, designing, and deploying apps across many industries, including finance, healthcare, and education. Cono worked as a consultant for Fortune 500 clients such as UPS, Coca-Cola, Chick-Fil-A, Verifone, and AT&T, where he deployed creative and engineering solutions. Cono also founded and built an app called Gitful, where he successfully scaled the company to service hundreds of thousands of users across the globe in less than four years.In this episode, we dive into the arc of their careers, their paths to entrepreneurship, and how they joined forces to create Bean. We explore their original insights, the questions they asked, and their vision for the future of accounting. We unpack their approach to building in stealth mode and the advantages and disadvantages of it. We also discuss the history and current state of accounting, the implications of AI in accounting, and how Bean will bring about the future of accounting in the digital age! Please enjoy my conversation with Anees Pretorius and Cono Onorato!-----This episode is brought to you by Impact Architects and Ninety. As we share the stories of entrepreneurs building incredible organizations throughout NEO, Impact Architects helps those leaders — many of whom we've heard from as guests on Lay of The Land — realize their visions and build great organizations. I believe in Impact Architects and the people behind it so much, that I have actually joined them personally in their mission to help leaders gain focus, align together, and thrive by doing what they love! As a listener, you can sit down for a free consultation with Impact Architects or leverage a free trial through Ninety, the software platform that helps teams build great companies, by visiting ia.layoftheland.fm!-----Connect with Anees Pretorius on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneespretorius/Connect with Cono Onorato on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/conoonorato/ Learn more about Bean — https://getbean.com/Follow Bean on Twitter — https://twitter.com/one2bean-----For more episodes of Lay of The Land, visit https://www.layoftheland.fm/Past guests include Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, Steve Potash (OverDrive), Ed Largest (Westfield), Ray Leach (JumpStart), Lila Mills (Signal Cleveland), Pat Conway (Great Lakes Brewing), Lindsay Watson (Augment Therapy), and many more.Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up for Lay of The Land's weekly newsletter — sign up here.Connect with Jeffrey Stern on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreypstern/Follow Jeffrey Stern on Twitter @sternJefe — https://twitter.com/sternjefeFollow Lay of The Land on Twitter @podlayofthelandhttps://www.jeffreys.page/

Tracey Rose, born in South Africa, is best-known for her revolutionary performative practice which often translates to and is accompanied by photography, video, installation, and digital prints. Often described as absurd, anarchic, slapdash and carnivalesque, Rose's work explores themes around post-coloniality, gender and sexuality, race and repatriation. Tracey was born in Durban, South Africa. In 1990 she joined the Johannesburg Art Foundation before obtaining a B.A. in Fine Art from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg in 1996. In 2004 Tracey attended The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance and later obtained her Master of Fine Arts, Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK in 2007. Tracey currently lives and works in Johannesburg, South Africa. Tracey has taken part in several residencies including the WysingArts Centre, Cambridgeshire, UK (2014);  DAAD, Berlin, Germany (2012/13); Darb1718, Cairo, Egypt (2012); Cruzes, Montevideo, Uruguay (2011); KhojInternational Artists Workshop Vasind, India (2005); Africa 2005 Residency, The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK, (2004); Hollywood Hills Horrorhouse, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2001); Fresh, South African National Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa (2001) and OK Centrum, Linz, Austria (2000). Tracey has exhibited widely internationally, most notably, May You Live in Interesting Times South African National Pavilion, the 58th La Biennale di Venezia, Venice, Italy (2016); Body Talk -Feminism, Sexuality & Body, 49 Nord 6 Est -Frac Lorraine, Metz, France (2016); False Flag, Art Parcours, Art Basel, Basel, Switzerland (2016); Toro Salvaje, Museum of Modern Art, Buenos Aires, Argentina (2016); Reina Sofi­a Museum, Madrid, Spain (2014); Waiting for God, Johannesburg Art Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa and Bildmuseet, Sweden (2011); Rose O'Grady (with Lorraine O'Grady),Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa (2011); Lubumbashi Biennial, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo (2017); Performa 17, New York, USA (2017); Documenta14, Athens, Greece and Kassel, Germany (2017); 11th Biennale de Lyon, Lyon, France (2011); Afro Modern: Journeys through the Black Atlantic, Tate Liverpool, Liverpool, UK (2010); StedelijkMuseum Amsterdam, Netherlands (2008); Africa Remix, The Haywood Gallery, London, UK and Centre George Pompidou, Paris, France(2005); and Africaine, The Studio Museum, New York, USA (2002) to name a few.

04.05.23 Pt 1 - May the 4th be with you as we celebrate Star Wars day. Gareth talks about a flight special that had South Africa buzzing yesterday. How would you feel about a R9 flight to Cape Town? The Thabo Bester drama unravels even further... and the excitement mounts for the King's Coronation this weekend.

Fractured. We are fractured as families, separated as communities, divided as nations. I, has crept into Ubuntu and the question is "Where are we going at this rate?" Can there be Unity in Community? Kupela Clarke dissects this thought provoking topic in the season finale of the Africana Woman podcast. ************************************************* Ms Kupela Clarke is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of One Square Kilometre, a property development partnership that provides innovative financing and project management for redevelopments while creating affordable, climate smart and inspiring accommodation for young people. The partnership redevelops urban slums across Lusaka. Her past professional career focussed on public health project management in Zambia. Over the last 15 years, she managed multiple multi-year multi-million-dollar projects in the development sector funded by DFID, EU, USAID and CDC before managing multiple Sida grant recipients. Professional consultancies undertaken include reviews of various training programmes and the use of data for decision making and business development. She led the Zambia Management and Leadership Academy targeted at hundreds of civil servants in the health sector, building the capacity of decision makers at national, provincial and district level. Ms. Clarke has also managed strategic communications in the organizations she has supported, leading content curation and official communications. She holds an MSc in African Studies and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and a BSc in Human Genetics and Medical Biochemistry from the University of Cape Town. Connect with Kupela Twitter: @OneSquareK1 Instagram: @one_square_k Website: https://www.onesquarek.com/home    This season is dedicated to Jeannette Phumzile Shange-Kalala   Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://africanawoman.gumroad.com/l/AWVNetwork   Africana Woman Retreats 2023 Click here KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com  Website: https://www.africanawoman.com    Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/                     https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_    Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog

Theshira helps us navigate the world of South African river deities, serpentine cryptids and black magick! As the host of Legendary Africa Podcast, and resident South African, Theshira researches folklore and legends from all across the African continent, stories which throughout the centuries have most often been lost to history or irreparably warped by colonial influence. Today we present our collaborative research into the Mamlambo, a figure which has assumed many forms throughout the years: serpent goddess, witch's familiar, brain-sucking river monster, even wealthy and seductive white foreigners! But with the advent of Western capitalism in South Africa, we are also bearing witness to a bizarre cultural transformation, where figures of traditional belief are molded and repurposed into embodiments of modern globalization and capitalistic greed! ====================== Huge THANK YOU!!! to Theshira from Legendary Africa for sharing so many important insights, allowing us to frame our conversation within its proper cultural and social context! ❤️ Check out her podcasts: Legendary Africa ⁠HERE⁠ The Asian Tapestry HERE Once Upon a Daydream HERE Follow Theshira on Instagram ⁠@legendarypod⁠ and Twitter @Legendarypod1⁠ ====================== Send us suggestions and comments to ⁠tracingowlspodcast@gmail.com⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠@tracingowls⁠ or Twitter ⁠@TracingOwls⁠ Check our Linktree: ⁠linktr.ee/tracingowls⁠ Intro sampled from "⁠Something strange lurks in the shadows⁠" by Francisco Sánchez (⁠@fanchisanchez⁠) Sound effects obtained from ⁠https://www.zapsplat.com ====================== SOURCES: Mamlambo | Cryptid Wiki Woman opens up about Mamlambo snake that loves S.e.x MAMLAMBO: ‘RATHER SIGN FOR A COCKROACH!' Niehaus, Mohlala & Shokaneo (2001), Witchcraft, Power and Politics: Exploring the Occult in the South African Lowveld. Pluto Press Karl Bell (2019), Supernatural Cities: Enchantment, Anxiety and Spectrality. Boydell Press Isak Niehaus (2012), Witchcraft and a Life in the New South Africa. Cambridge University Press Bähre, Erik. (2002). Witchcraft and the Exchange of Sex, Blood, and Money among Africans in Cape Town, South Africa. Journal of Religion in Africa. 32. 300-334. 10.1163/157006602760599935. Wood, F. (2015). "Wealth-Giving Mermaid Women and the Malign Magic of the Market: Contemporary Oral Accounts of the South African mamlambo". In Vernacular Worlds, Cosmopolitan Imagination. Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill.

Guest: Sebastian Howarth – lead vocals for Johannesburg based ‘Indie Dog' - they have 2 shows in Cape Town next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pilar Alessandra is the director of the screenwriting and TV writing program On the Page®, host of the popular On the Page Podcast and author of the top-selling book “The Coffee Break Screenwriter.”Pilar started her career as Senior Story Analyst at DreamWorks SKG and, in 2001, opened the On the Page Writers' Studio in Los Angeles.Her students and clients have written for The Walking Dead, Modern Family, Grey's Anatomy, Lost and Family Guy. They've sold features and pitches to Warner Bros, DreamWorks, Disney and Sony and have won the prestigious Nicholl Fellowship, Austin Screenwriting Competition and Warner Bros. TV Writing Workshop.In addition to her private classes taught out of the On the Page Writers' Studio, Pilar has trained writers at DreamWorks, Disney Animation, ABC, CBS and regularly moderates the Pitch Conference at the American Film Market.Pilar has traveled the world teaching in London, Dublin, Beijing, Warsaw, Lisbon and Cape Town, training writers, animators, producers and show runners in the art of writing, story telling and pitching.

Guest: Chris Bertish, they're discussing Cape Town's very own Kirsten Neuschäfer - the only woman taking part in the Golden Globe non-stop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Chef Luke Dale Roberts – about the opening of his new restaurant in Cape Town called “SALON”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cycling from Cape Town to Vienna is a remarkable journey, covering thousands of kilometers through vastly different landscapes and cultures. This is a challenge that few individuals would even consider, but for some, it's an adventure of a lifetime. In this podcast, we'll take a closer look at the intricacies and challenges of this escapade. This is a remarkable journey that requires physical and mental strength, endurance, and resilience. It's a challenge that offers numerous rewards, including the opportunity to experience different cultures and see breathtaking landscapes. Please follow and keep up with the ladies on their blog:https://roamingpedals.wordpress.com/ Here is their Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/roaming_pedals/

Lale chats with actor Arsema Thomas, who plays a young Lady Danbury in the soon to be released Netflix series Queen Charlotte - A Bridgerton Story, from Shonda Rhimes. Off screen, Arsema has spent large swathes of her life living in different countries across Africa—an experience that has informed her approach to acting, and the role she is now playing. She shares stories from Uganda, Nairobi, Cape Town, and more, and discusses filming the Bridgerton prequel inside English country homes, and the complex history behind them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this podcast episode, freelance journalist and writing coach Rebecca Weber discusses the importance of recognizing personal biases and understanding audience needs while crafting stories. She highlights that a successful freelance career involves pitching ideas to publications while catering to their target audience. Rebecca believes that constant curiosity and unique ideas can help writers stay ahead of AI-generated content. Who's The Guest? Rebecca L. Weber is a freelance journalist, writing coach, and host of The Writing Coach Podcast. She has covered social justice, the environment, the arts, travel, and more for CNN, USA Today, the New York Times, Dwell, and many other publications. Her clients have broken into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, National Geographic, the Washington Post, Fodor's, and Al Jazeera. Rebecca currently lives near a penguin colony in Cape Town, South Africa. Episode Highlights The difference between writing and journalism and how journalism aims to inform in an unbiased way Rebecca shares her journey from working in education to becoming a freelance writer, focusing on adapting her writing for different audiences The flexibility of freelance writing, allowing writers to choose topics and clients, and the challenges that staffers may face when pivoting to freelancing Generating unique and original ideas in the age of AI, emphasizing the importance of creating content specifically for target audiences How art is an expression for oneself, while design (or writing) is tailored for a purpose and specific audience The importance of distribution in freelance writing and how writers can build their audience and sell their ideas to major publications Crafting good ideas to resonate with the audience and the advantages of having a strong online presence Exploring creativity through generating multiple ideas from a single topic and maintaining the uniqueness of the content The role of human intellect in creating net new ideas and experiences, which AI may not be able to compete with Personal inspiration and motivation for generating ideas come from interest areas, such as social justice and art, and maintaining curiosity Episode Resources Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/ https://twitter.com/rherochoa https://dogoodwork.io/ Connect with Rebecca Weber www.rebeccalweber.com Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp Twitter: @rebeccalweber LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/in/rebeccalweber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreelanceWriterBootcamp/   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here

A flight from Cape Town to Dublin disappears somewhere over Zimbabwe. On it are two passengers trying to connect with their respective pasts. One is hoping for love while the other is hoping for home.

Looking to save the planet? Meet Zoë Prinsloo, the 20-year-old environmentalist who is leading the change in Cape Town, South Africa.When Zoë was just 10 years old, she started cleaning up her local beach and inviting family and friends to join her. This passion for sustainability and the environment only grew stronger, leading her to found Save A Fishie, a company that sells eco-friendly and biodegradable products.In this episode of Saving Tomorrow's Planet, Zoë shares her story of how a shocking image of a turtle with a straw inspired her to become an entrepreneur at just 15 years old. She talks about how Save A Fishie organizes weekly beach cleanups and raises awareness through social media, interviews, and talks at schools and community groups. Zoë believes that once you start, you can't stop. She talks about the mix of volunteers that come out to help, and how COVID has caused an influx of online orders and Facebook shares. She also highlights the importance of cleaning up beaches and focuses on one particular beach in Cape Town that sees a high volume of plastic waste.Zoë is a hands-on activist who dreams of a world without plastic in our oceans. She has a mentor and helper in her mother, who helps her spread awareness and educate the youth. This episode of "Saving Tomorrow's Planet" is a must-listen for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world. From avoiding single-use plastics to meat-free Mondays, Zoë shares small steps that we can all take to help save the planet. So, tune in and be inspired by Zoë's story of determination and dedication to creating a cleaner, more sustainable world. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share it with your friends and colleagues.-------Time Stamps:00:07 Zoë Prinslou, Founder and Director of Save A Fishie: Taking Action to Save Our Planet02:47 How Save A Fishie is Making a Difference in South Africa04:32 Recruiting Volunteers for Beach Cleanups07:16 The Value of Beach Cleaning09:23 Eco-Entrepreneur and Activist: Exploring Sustainable Products and Dreams for the Future16:29 Beach Cleanup Solutions18:49 Taking Action to Protect Marine Life---Follow Save A Fishie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saveafishieFollow Save A Fishie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saveafishie_sa/ Follow Saving Tomorrow's Planet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savingtomorrowsplanet/ Subscribe to Saving Tomorrow's Planet Podcast Apple Spotify

Guest: Cape Town mayor Geordin-Hill Lewis, surrounding a new court ruling that may affect Cape Town's plans to mitigate loadshedding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you read or hear the phrase, "Brave Thinking", what comes to mind? For us, it means the act of choosing higher thoughts that require courage to think. This can come in the form of choosing to think of possibilities when the circumstances you're facing seem impossible to overcome. While it's not easy to do, it can absolutely transform your life if you follow through with it. In this special episode of the podcast, we are joined by our mentor Mary Morrissey who will unpack the brilliance of Brave Thinking and how it can radically change your life. Faced with a life-threatening illness in her teens, Mary discovered the power of thinking from a vision to shift her energy and save her own life. As you listen, you'll learn how our mind is a powerful tool and how science is now proving the difference it can make... We're honored to have this incredibly rich and deep conversation with the founder of the Brave Thinking Institute, especially since Mary has been our guide / mentor for the last 9 years. We hope you enjoy this conversation! Links: Mary's new book, Brave Thinking: https://bravethinkingbook.com/ Mary's website: https://www.marymorrissey.com/ Mary's institute: https://www.bravethinkinginstitute.com/ Bio: Speaker, best-selling author, coach and consultant for over four decades, and the founder and owner of Brave Thinking Institute, Mary Morrissey's transformational talks and seminars have made her one of the elite teachers in personal development. As a sought-after expert on the “Invisible Side of Success," she's spoken three times at the United Nations, facilitated three different week-long meetings with His Holiness The Dalai Lama and met with Nelson Mandela in Cape Town, South Africa to address the most significant issues our world is facing. Mary has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters, and is the author of two best-selling books, No Less Than Greatness and Building Your Field of Dreams, which became a PBS special. Through her books, live events and programs, she has empowered tens of thousands of people worldwide to achieve new heights of spiritual aliveness, prosperity and authentic success. Among all her achievements and degrees in higher learning, Mary's favorites are the two black belts she's earned: one in Success and the other in Failure.

Around the world, the way that young talent is identified is often done without an understanding of how young athletes develop. We talk to Norwegian researcher in the field, Eirik Halvorsen Wik, PhD, from Cape Town's Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine at Stellenbosch University, for a close look at the challenges faced by young sporting stars, why there may be a better way to make selections at youth level and how to ensure the best athletes are given the best chance at long term success. Wik has previously worked at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences and the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre.SHOW NOTES:A news story on the Ultra runner who took a car trip for 2.5 miles mid raceThe paper in which coaches are revealed as not being all that good at spotting good running economyOur guest Eirik Wik's study on injuries in adolescent athletesAnother paper published by Dr Wik, describing different injuries with age in elite adolescent footballers:  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE WARNED: It's LuAnna, and this podcast contains honest, upfront opinions, rants, bants and general explicit content. But you know you love it!On this week's LuAnna the Podcast: Anna's been to New York and drunk voicenoted Imo, Lu's been to Thailand and had 1000000 massages, and Imo's off to Cape Town. We're chatting piles remedies, farting in front of your partner, toenails, kids and give advice to a woman in need.Plus, singing in the theatre, the "Armageddon" alarm, some big old weirdos, a mini rant and an interesting finish.This episode features discussion of domestic abuse and violence. Please listen with care.Here's a link to:RefugeWomen's AidClick here for information on how to report domestic abuseRemember, if you want to get in touch you can: Email us at luannathepodcast@gmail.com OR drop us a WhatsApp on 07745 266947Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Today Jack is joined once again by the absolutely fabulous Robi Watkinson, to discuss his experiences across the continent of Africa! Last time the duo chatted all about the things they should never tell their parents... like being chased by painted hunting dogs and hanging out of the side of planes! This time Jack and Robi talk about much more responsible things, like the Masters in Conservation Biology that Robi is studying at the University of Cape Town, the importance of diversity in conservation, and the power that bringing voices from around the world together has! They also chat about some of the under-appreciated species which Robi is fascinated by, this includes a very elusive orchid and the charmingly petit Cape Leopard! Finally Robi shares advice on the importance of looking after your mental health in the field of conservation, something which he sums up so beautifully and Jack couldn't endorse more!  Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠! We are @PangolinPodcast

Guest: MD of Pest Free SA regarding the entry of German Cockroaches into our eco-system, at a rapid rateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Announcement: I have just launched a podcast booking agency so if you are an ambitious women who wants to get your message heard on the best podcasts out there, but don't know where to start, check out my website www.boompodcast@agency Tšhegofatšo is a writer, podcast publicist for mental health practitioners, and Master of Arts in clinical psychology candidate at the University of Cape Town. Her words have been featured in various international publications including Refinery29, Well + Good, Life & Thyme, and Food52, amongst others, as well as her newsletter Words Less Spoken. When she's not writing away or sitting with the stories of her clients, she can be found guzzling endless cups of tea, exploring nature or experimenting with yet another baking recipe.In this episode she talks very openly about her depression and her burnout and how it is possible to get through it and thrive. Both depression and burnout are on the increase (I would love a year when that isn't the headline) but Tšhegofatšo is proof that you can get to the other side even if you take small steps to get there.Thanks Tšhegofatšo for being a beautiful guest.To find out more about Tšhegofatšo use the following links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/t%C5%A1hegofat%C5%A1o-ndabane-41447a21a/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xo_tshegofatso/Words Less Spoken: https://wordslessspoken.substack.com/Hello, I'm Vanessa, the host of Women In Confidence. Welcome and thanks for listening. I designed this podcast to appeal to working women who want to understand what confidence is, what you can do to build (or rebuild) your confidence and then maintain it. I interview amazing women who have genuine stories to tell about their journey through life and how they manage the ups and downs of life. My vision is for my listeners to try something that has worked for my guests and if it changes their lives then I feel that the podcast has been a positive contribution to the world.If you enjoyed this episode or any of the Women In Confidence episodes, please like, rate, review and share widely so that more fabulous women can find us. Also check out my Instagram and TikTok pages for more content and confidence boosting inspiration.I hope 2023 has going well for you. My ambition for Women In Confidence, this year, is to reach some record download numbers per episode and to find a sponsor. Let me know what you are hoping to achieve in 2023.Announcement: I have just launched a podcast booking agency so if you are an ambitious women who wants to get your message heard on the best podcasts out there, but don't know where to start, check out my website www.boompodcast@agency Vanessa xxWLQUCo44L0UV5pzXqXZC

She traveled to six continents for Burning Man Regional Events, to get to the heart of an ever-evolving global culture that creates community in a disconnected world. She wrote a book about it, and we published it!It chronicles her odyssey toAfrikaburn (South Africa)Black Rock City (USA)Blazing Swan (Australia)Burning Japan (Japan)Fuego Austral (Argentina)Midburn (Israel)Nowhere (Spain)Hear Roxane's impressions of each wildly unique event in this audio travelog. She talks with Stuart about how she would work, Burn, write, repeat. They explore how Burning Man culture rubs up against other cultures as it spreads. As an aid worker, Roxane sees first hand how vibrant Burner networks create positive impact. Burning Man events transform people, AND some people become Burners before ever attending a Burning Man event, by resonating with the 10 Principles and crossing paths with Burners up to new good. Once Upon a Time in the Dust: Burning Man Around the World (the Book)Burning Man Journal: Books About Burning Man: Roxane JessiRegionals Reawaken: A Blog Series by Roxane JessiBurnersWithoutBorders.orgregionals.burningman.orgRoxane Jessi

The pandemic showed Africa at the back of the global queue when it came to vaccines. That should never happen again if plans being debated in Cape Town this week go ahead. Roland talks to Seanette Wilson of South Africa's Biovac. Also in the programme: life finds a way on plastic floating in the ocean; Greenland rock dust as a global fertiliser; and designing proteins from scratch. Image Credit: Robert Bonet/NurPhoto via Getty Images Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Roland Pease Assistant Producer: Sophie Ormiston

TUNE IN TO LEARN:I got a question from a new friend I made in Capetown, Ricko, an onlinepreneur and an athlete, "Where would you start, give me 3 things, to optimize my brain for focus. To get things done fast, instead of having my brain

In this episode, I have two special guests to talk about puberty and the changes our kids experience during this time.   First up is Rachael E. Gibson, PhD, MPH, MS, MEd (she/her/ella), the Senior Program Manager of AMAZE Education at Advocates for Youth. Dr. Gibson is an AASECT Certified Sex Educator based in Miami, Florida and Cape Town, South Africa and has taught comprehensive sexuality education all over the U.S. and the world.    Dr. Gibson talks about the specifics when it comes to puberty, the changes our kids go through on a physical, emotional and mental level, and how to help them navigate these changes as parents.   Our second guest is my teenage daughter, Maxine, who shares her experience getting her first period, going through puberty and having a ‘red party'.    We talk about: [3:45] Defining 'puberty' [4:40] Average ages of puberty today  [5:30] Common challenges kids have when going through puberty and how can we best support them [8:10] How hormonal changes affect our kids' emotions  [10:05] The social changes that come with puberty [13:20] Helping kids understand ‘am I normal?' [14:15] How we as parents can help our kids when they are getting unwanted attention [17:55] Tips for talking about puberty with your kids to prepare them [22:15] How to answer your kids' puberty questions  [26:40] Celebrating ‘coming of age' in different cultures [29:25] Rachel's advice to her younger parent self  [31:25] From my daughter's perspective: what to keep in mind if you're scared about your kid going into puberty [33:10] Are you worried your kids are going to turn into unrecognizable people? [34:20] Does Maxine remember first learning about puberty [37:20] ‘Red parties' and why you should consider one [40:20] What made it easier for Maxine when getting her first period   Dr. Gibson has over 20 years of experience in the health and sexuality education field, and currently serves on the SHAPE National Health Education Council. Prior to joining the AFY/AMAZE team, Dr. Gibson was an Instructional Coach and Content Specialist in the NYC Department of Education, Office of School Wellness Programs. Dr. Gibson also spent 17 years as a secondary health education teacher in California and New York.   In addition to her work with AMAZE and AFY, she is an adjunct professor in Widener University's Center for Human Sexuality Studies.  Dr. Gibson's research examines the interactions between teacher and learner identities. Her most current work titled Learner experiences of teacher gender: Associations among gender and comfort in the sexuality education classroom, offers recommendation for pre- and in-service teacher training that includes strategies for meeting the perceptions of students in affective and culturally responsive ways.    Dr. Gibson holds a B.S. in Health Science from the University of Arizona, an MPH from California State University, Long Beach, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from the City College of New York, and a MEd and PhD from Widener University's Center for Human Sexuality Studies.  In her free time, she is an avid hiker, dancer, and traveler.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling' Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting    Connect with Dr. Gibson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amazeparents Website: https://www.amaze.org   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs discuss Munster's important win against the Stormers last Saturday in Cape Town, the signing of Sean O'Brien from the Exeter Chiefs & look forward to this weekends clash with the Sharks.

In this Dear Melissa segment, Melissa Perri answers subscribers' questions about moving from B2C to SaaS companies and how we can do it effectively, getting people comfortable with product and legacy businesses, and understanding the right time to move on to another company and stop fighting the cultural change. Q&A: Q: I've been in the product space for about eight years in Cape Town, South Africa. The opportunities for SaaS companies here are super limited, and I've only ever worked on B2C products. We are now moving to Europe, where there is a plethora of SaaS companies, and I'd really love to get into that space. My question is, how can I get into that space without experience? Do you have any advice for SaaS product management-specific courses I could highlight on my LinkedIn or CV to convince potential employers I can adapt? A: The thing about SaaS and B2C product management is that our fundamentals are pretty much the same, but we use different techniques. For example, if you are in B2C, you will be doing lots of AB testing. In B2B, we're gonna do things that mitigate risk by doing beta testing or getting small groups of customer advisory boards together. So I want you to concentrate on the fundamentals of product management. Let that shine through in your resume and in your LinkedIn. Q: I'm a product manager at a financial institution that is introducing products to the organization. My question has to do with incorporating the product into a legacy business that is used to making decisions based on a need to put out fires rather than being strategic in decisions. How do I bring the executive level along to start crafting product strategies and still show that the department heads are ultimately making the decisions on what to move forward with? I'm starting to see some folks worry about losing their control over the area, which could lead them to miss targets, but that isn't what the product aims to do. Seems to be a lot of sentiment toward not wanting to do the work, to think through a problem, and instead move forward with what they think is most important on an individual level. A: Here's a situation for legacy businesses that we have to take into account. A lot of people who've been working there have been doing so for a very long time, and they may actually have things that they know to be true that could be proven by fact. Sometimes when we jump straight into product processes and start talking to people about, "Hey, we need to put the strategy together" or "We need to experiment. Hey, can we get together to figure this out?" They respond with, "But I already know. So why do you need me to figure it out? Just do what I'm telling you to do." So, one technique that I found works well is to get everybody together and start listing out your assumptions. You do want to start from the perspective of how we make sure that these GMs or the people in charge of these businesses understand that by working with product, they're actually going to get more results, more money. Q: I recently left a mid-size company where I had great product leaders because, after the company was acquired, I was no longer passionate about the mission. I didn't think I'd be able to move from a PM role to a Director of Product position without a stop at another company on my resume. I joined an internal product team at a company where I'm very passionate about the mission. The team is only two years old and took over the technology solutions from an IT leader. I took a PM role because of the mission and the opportunity to help shape an organization, which I thought would help me hone my skills for a future Director role. Now, what I'm finding is that the leaders of the product team say that they want to move towards being a product-led company but rarely take the steps to get there, and we're always too busy to. I knew that it wouldn't be easy, and I'm trying to do things like bring in product analytics tools to help drive more data-informed cultures, set up monthly forums for discussions around products, and best practices for the team to discuss how we can get better, and create interview guides that help ensure we're hiring the right type of product people. Well, you've talked about how hard this type of work is, and I understand that this type of cultural shift takes time. At what point should I start thinking about whether I've done enough to gain the skills I need to move into product leadership at another company where I can start fresh without having to convince my own team, let alone others? A: Cultural shifts take a long time, but they can set you up nicely to gain some of the skills you need as a Director of Product. But for you to think about whether it is the right time to leave, you have to consider the Director of Product skills. So, ask yourself, can I steer a team toward a larger product vision and have them execute towards that? Can I handle crafting more complicated product strategies and oversee a much larger scope? Can I effectively coach them to be great product managers? Can I set up the infrastructure that they need to succeed? Can I manage up to executives and other people in the organization and communicate my points clearly and confidently so that they have faith in me? That's the last skill that you're really working on here during that cultural change. So, if you do want to stay, here's what I would advise to try and open up the conversation a little bit more and see what could happen.

Guest: The Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) Chairperson Rob Kane joins John to discuss the positive outcomes of the latest business confidence survey conducted among retailers and commercial property owners in Cape Town's CBD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Don't be kak, be lekker!"A phrase that most South Africans live their life by, which roughly translates to "be an awesome person." Leah aka @LAinFlight spent the entire month of January and half of February exploring the Southern Hemisphere and "The Mother City" in particular,  by posting up in Cape Town for the month. In this episode you'll learn how Leah worked remotely using a 24/7 workspace and her fully furnished apartment (despite the loadshedding), how she emersed herself in  the local culture and cuisine, tried to learn some Xhosa and learn the deep history of South Africa in general, and how to explore Cape Town's nature, winelands, hikes, and local road trips. You'll also learn what she prepared beforehand, how she packed, and some important tips while on the ground. Resources:Khofhi The King's food tour: African Food & Storytelling Tour----Always protect yourself on your travels: Sign up here to get your own SafetyWing Nomad Insurance (affiliate link).Connect with Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast!Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • TwitterIf you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting the show by Buying Us a Coffee! Click here to Support the show*Subscribe* to our Youtube Channel: Ticket 2 Anywhere PodcastListen to our podcast everywhere you stream:Spotify, Apple, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Pocket Casts & iHeartMusic : Tropical ChillMusic produced by OrangeHeadWatch : https://youtu.be/UsI6VbzGlIAWebsite : http://www.orangehead.netProduction by Trizzy of TrizzInc

When I was in my teens, I got the opportunity to be part of a theatre class. The Director at the time was short one male role so I had the chance to be exposed to the art of the stage for the first time. It was a defining moment for me as I realized I genuinely had a talent for it. But then Life happened. Coming from a traditional background where academics are THE priority above all else including creative endeavours, added to the fact that I my grades were in the dumps, my parents drew a line in the sand and I had to close the curtains on the whole experience. Fast forward a few years and many life experiences later, and I still hold a sincere respect for the art of acting.  Where one can draw from his or her emotions, experiences, trauma, joy, victories, failures and eventually portray a  fleshed-out character or persona, this not only takes quite a bit of creative expertise but most importantly, a tremendous amount of courage. I've learned that in many ways, we as human beings are deathly afraid of discomfort. Anything that steps outside of that familiarity of our comfort zone is a lifeline we tend to hold onto, sometimes against our best interest. As my next guest has allowed me to see through his resounding body of work, the thrill of being a creative, whether through acting, painting or otherwise, is that the unknown is an essential part of the journey and we get the opportunity to shape it however we desire. A message of accountability and audacity that totally resonates with our mission here on the podcast. Anthony Meindl is an award-winning director, writer, actor, and acting coach. Among his numerous achievements and accolades, Anthony wrote and directed "Where We Go From Here", which premiered at Outfest in 2019 at the famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. It won Best Screenplay at Q-Films Long Beach and the Jury Award at NYC's East Village Queer Film Festival, and was acquired by HULU.  He is the founder and artistic director of the Anthony Meindl's Actor's Workshop which he bravely started some 26 years ago in his apartment with 6 students and the desire to help actors understand a more modern and simpler approach to the work. He has been a passionate advocate in helping actors everywhere understand their worth and advocate for themselves and their own creativity. He has broken myths around the business and what often holds actors back. His mission has always been to help marginalized people and Artists of Color and Trans, Non-Binary, and Queer-identifying actors who often have had little access to training and opportunities in the business. He now has the largest scene study studio in Los Angeles and locations in 10 other cities around the world: New York, London, Vancouver, Toronto, Atlanta, Sydney, Chicago, Copenhagen and Cape Town. He is the author of five books; the best-selling creativity book AT LEFT BRAIN TURN RIGHT, self-improvement ALPHABET SOUP FOR GROWN-UPS, acting guide BOOK THE F#©KING JOB!, his memoir, YOU KNEW WHEN YOU WERE 2, and the latest, UNSTUCK, a creativity manual. His self-published books have sold over 28,000 copies. On this energetic episode, Anthony shares his perspective on the audacity to be yourself, silencing your inner critic, taking that huge leap into the unkwown, finding your voice and how the journey IS the destination. You can connect with Anthony via his official website as well as Instagram.   ----------- Connect with us // Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/awakentheawesome Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/atapodcast Telegram : https://t.me/atapodcast Email : awakentheawesome@gmail.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our full back catalog of episodes is also available on your favourite platforms : Apple Podcasts : https://apple.co/3bcWAWX Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3rZOA1B Amazon(Alexa) : https://tinyurl.com/enk2dkk4 Google Podcasts : https://tinyurl.com/y57gshn4

Today we are joined by the self described blind guy who wants to show you the world, Amar Latif. Due to an incurable eye condition, Amar lost 95% of his sight by the age of 18. Through sheer determination, he has managed to turn a tale of loss, into one of truly inspirational achievement. Amar became known to millions through the groundbreaking BBC series Beyond Boundaries, which followed a group of disabled adventurers trekking 220 miles through Central America. The experience showed Amar that being blind didn't have to mean never seeing the world, but when he sought to take his adventures further afield he found himself facing rejection after rejection. Conventional travel companies refused to take him as an independent blind traveller, and so Amar set out to establish a company that would. Determined to travel the world, and to empower thousands of other blind travellers to do the same, Amar founded Traveleyes. Now a world-unique, award-winning tour operator, offering over 70 destinations a year, and providing an innovative way for blind and sighted travellers to explore the world together.Amar has since worked on numerous tv programmes including River Walks, which recently won a Royal Television Society Award for ‘Best Single Documentary', Celebrity Masterchef and Travelling Blind, which saw Amar partnered up with comedian Sara Pascoe as they travelled through Turkey together, demonstrating the dynamics of travelling as a sighted and visually impaired duo.I loved chatting to Amar, his enthusiasm and passion for travel is completely contagious, and he's one of my best travelled guests, having visited over 100 countries. He takes us from Morocco to Mecca, and from Cuba to Cape Town and much more.Destination Recap:Blackpool, EnglandMecca, Saudi ArabiaMedina, Saudi ArabiaCanadaLake Titicaca, PeruNicaraguaHavana, CubaCienfuegos, CubaTrinidad City, CubaSanta Clara, Cuba Varadero, CubaAlgamitas, Andalucia, SpainAtlas Mountains, MoroccoCape Town, South AfricaJapanThe Gambia Cornwall, England, UKMasai Mara, KenyaThanks so much for listening today. If you'd like to hear more from the podcast don't forget to hit subscribe, or if you use Apple Podcasts to press follow so that a new episode lands in your podcast app each week. If you want to be the first find out who is joining me on next week's episode come and follow me on Instagram I'm @hollyrubenstein, and you'll also find me on Twitter and TikTok as of a few weeks ago, also @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. And if you can't want until then remember there's the first eight episodes to catch up on, that's over ninety episodes to keep you busy there. Don't forget that all the destinations mentioned by my guests are included in the episode show notes here on your podcast app, and listed on my website, thetraveldiariespodcast.comThanks so much for listening and I'll be back next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Founder of the Safety N2 project, Neil Slater, joins John to introduce the Safe N2 initiative to address underreported road violence in Cape Town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Rob Cywes specializes in Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery for adults and adolescents in West Palm Beach, Florida. He has performed over 8,000 surgeries over the course of 18 years. His medical training began in Cape Town, South Africa where he received his medical degree from The University of Cape Town. In 1989, Dr. Cywes moved to North America and completed a year-long residency in Pediatric Surgery at Ohio State University's Columbus Children's Hospital. Then he moved to Canada where he completed his general surgery residency and specialized in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Toronto. Also, Dr. Cywes earned a Ph.D. in Liver Carbohydrate Metabolism and the effect of glucose metabolism on liver transplant immunology. In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Rob talk about the importance of exercising critical thinking when sifting through the massive amount of info and opinions about nutrition and diet out there, Dr. Cywes' foundational core concepts for metabolic health, how bariatric surgery fits into holistic health and how to view it in the context of long-term health, how to escape the vicious cycle of addiction to sugar and refined carbs through empowerment rather than deprivation, changing behavior and not just diet, the value fo knowing your ‘why' for losing weight or improving health, learning to connect with and examine yourself when you feel the need to find gratification and relief in something unhealthy, dopamine fasting, and the benefits of using a CGM. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Rob Cywes: Obesity Understood Twitter Ketogenic Textbook YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @carbaddictiondoc Phone: 561-517-0642   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Twitter   Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website Twitter Instagram   Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.    Apple  Google  Learn more  

Today Jack is joined by Robi Watkinson to chat all about his experiences across South Africa and Zambia! This includes filming out of the side of plane with no doors on, getting slightly too close for comfort with some crocodiles, otter spotting, and the essential but tiresome task of removing invasive Eucalyptus!  The duo also discuss the importance of diversity and seeing yourself in the field of conservation, some of the amazing people who inspire Robi, and why his heart will always remain in the Luangwa Valley... spoiler alert, it has a lot to do with the Leopards. Robi will be back next week to chat all about mental health, diversity, his experience at the University of Cape Town, and a very elusive Orchid! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠! We are @PangolinPodcast

Guest: Nick Budlender is an Urban Policy researcher at Ndifuna Ukwazi and he joins John to chat more about the vacant and underutilised land in Cape Town and how it could be efficiently use could solve the housing backlog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ilana, who is the author of the book, Saving My Sons, will be joined by her husband Martin and her son Eli. The Gerschlowitz family from Johannesburg South Africa, came face to face with autism twice. Today their oldest son David, is an adult with autism and Ilana tells us more about his day-to-day activities, functioning and level of independence. Autism struck a second time, threatening their youngest son's future, but they never gave up and today 10 year old Aaron is indistinguishable from his peers. After 4 years of an ABA program 7 hours a day, Aaron achieved best outcomes. Ilana will share valuable advice and insight on ABA, the role of nutrition and biomedical intervention. Martin reflects on their journey, from a Dad's perspective and offers practical advice on how to tackle a diagnosis of autism. 18 year old Eli, who is their middle son, is a sibling to a profoundly autistic brother with autism. He shares his take on autism and advice to other siblings. Their message is one of hope and inspiration! https://www.instagram.com/autism_now_what/  Facebook: Autism:Now What? https://www.facebook.com/groups/565501314373978/ Website: www.thestaracademy.co.za   Ilana Gerschlowitz lives in Johannesburg South Africa with her husband and three children. After her eldest son was diagnosed with autism, 18 years ago, she abandoned her law career and immersed herself in research to find solutions. In 2009, she hosted the landmark Challenging Children Conference in South Africa, which provided a platform for the presentation of the latest treatments and developments in autism including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Thereafter, she founded The Star Academy which provides ABA programs to children with autism or a related disorder not only in South Africa but also in Africa. She is also the Founding Director of Catch Up Kids, which helps children overcome learning challenges. Ilana is the recipient of many awards for her work in education and has been a guest speaker at international conferences. She hosts a podcast, Autism: Now What? and her book Saving My Sons – A Journey with Autism was published in 2019. Martin Gerschlowitz's impact and contribution to autism in South Africa has been life changing not only for his own family but also for other families in Africa as he has helped to establish and run The Star Academy which provides ABA programs to children with autism on the African Continent. As a little boy he grew up on the friendly streets of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape in South Africa. He completed High School in 1990 and enrolled at The University of the Witwatersrand, to become a chartered accountant. Martin is a successful businessman and his voice and wisdom on autism is weaved throughout the book: Saving My Sons – A Journey With Autism, where he shares an account of his experience having come face to face with autism twice.  Eli Gerschlowitz is 18 years old, brother to David with autism and a first-year medical student at the University of Cape Town. He achieved 9 distinctions in his final year of High School and was on the South African Independent Examination Board's commendable list for academic achievement in his country. Eli was born into a family where autism was high on the agenda. He is determined to qualify as a doctor specialising in biomedical treatments for autism. He is passionate about emergency medicine but also wants to publish research on autism treatments after he qualifies from medical school.

Charu Sharma, Brett Sprigg and Nikesh Rughani are joined by New Zealand umpire Kim Cotton. Kim became the first female on-field umpire to stand in a men's international between two full-member nations. She tells us how this historic moment felt, her journey to becoming an umpire and how she is paving the way for the next generation. Plus, with the Indian Premier League in full swing, the team discuss how the tournament has unfolded. And one of Australia's most influential player agents, Neil Maxwell has said the next phase of the IPL revolution would have players asking for permission from their Indian owners to represent Australia, not the other way around. The team debate their thoughts on whether this will happen. And with two months to go until the men's Ashes begins, Brett Sprigg assesses the mood in Australia. Photo: Match Umpire Kim Cotton signals during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final match between Australia and South Africa at Newlands Stadium on February 26, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Credit: ICC via Getty Images)

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. Robert Cywes specializes in Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery for adults and adolescents in West Palm Beach, Florida. He has performed over 8,000 surgeries over the course of 18 years. His medical training began in Cape Town, South Africa where he received his medical degree from The University of Cape Town. In 1989, Dr. Cywes moved to North America and completed a year-long residency in Pediatric Surgery at Ohio State University's Columbus Children's Hospital. Then he moved to Canada where he completed his general surgery residency and specialized in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Toronto. Also, Dr. Cywes earned a Ph.D. in Liver Carbohydrate Metabolism and the effect of glucose metabolism on liver transplant immunology. In this conversation, Brian and Robert talk about the importance of exercising critical thinking when sifting through the massive amount of info and opinions about nutrition and diet out there, Dr. Cywes' foundational core concepts for metabolic health, how bariatric surgery fits into holistic health and how to view it in the context of long-term health, how to escape the vicious cycle of addiction to sugar and refined carbs through empowerment rather than deprivation, changing behavior and not just diet, the value fo knowing your ‘why' for losing weight or improving health, learning to connect with and examine yourself when you feel the need to find gratification and relief in something unhealthy, dopamine fasting, and the benefits of using a CGM. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Robert Cywes: Obesity Understood Twitter Ketogenic Textbook YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @carbaddictiondoc Phone: 561-517-0642   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo

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Today's episode is sponsored by my friends at Paleovalley.   Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley.com/NwJ and use code NWJ to get 15% off your first order._____I'm excited to sit down with Professor Tim Noakes. We talk about his blood sugar imbalances, the carbs for athletes, and much more. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Professor Tim Noakes was born in Harare, Zimbabwe in 1949. As a youngster, he had a keen interest in sport and attended Diocesan College in Cape Town. Following this, he studied at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and obtained an MBChB degree in 1974, an MD in 1981 and a DSc (Med) in Exercise Science in 2002.Professor Tim Noakes has published more than 750 scientific books and articles. He has been cited more than 21,000 times in scientific literature, has an H-index of 77 and has been rated an A1 scientist by the National Research Foundation of South Africa for a second 5-year term.  He has won numerous awards over the years and made himself available on many editorial boards.We discuss the following:All about Professor Tim NoakesTim Noakes on trialBlood sugar imbalances as an athleteThoughts on carbs for athletesSugar and vegetable oilsNutrition and medical establishmentHow to stick to a dietOverhydration in athletesRecommendation for hydrationThoughts on overexercisingCarnivore diet tipsWhere to find Tim Noakes_____RESOURCESWebsite: https://thenoakesfoundation.org/ Professor Tim Noakes: https://thenoakesfoundation.org/prof-noakes  Nutrition Network: https://nutrition-network.org/   Nutrition Network gift code: NNDISCOUNT for 20% off. This code can be used for any of the NN courses found on their website.LCHF/Keto Online Training: https://thenoakesfoundation.org/lchf-keto-online-training   Carbs not needed for Exercise: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1084021/full ____CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore CureSIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER_____ ADDITIONAL RESOURCESNutrition with Judy ArticlesNutrition with Judy ResourcesCutting Against the Grain Podcast_____ FIND ME

An Open Letter Asks AI Researchers To Reconsider Responsibilities In recent months, it's been hard to escape hearing about artificial intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT, the AI-enabled version of Bing, and Google's Bard—large language models skilled at manipulating words and constructing text. The programs can conduct a believable conversation and answer questions fluently, but have a tenuous grasp on what's real, and what's not. Last week, the Future of Life Institute released an open letter that read “We call on all AI labs to immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.” They asked researchers to jointly develop and implement a set of shared safety protocols governing the use of AI. That letter was signed by a collection of technologists and computer researchers, including big names like Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Tesla's Elon Musk. However, some observers called the letter just another round of hype over the AI field. Dr. Stuart Russell, a professor of computer science at Berkeley, director of the Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public, and co-author of one of the leading AI textbooks was a signatory to that open letter calling for a pause in AI development. He joins Ira Flatow to explain his concerns about AI systems that are ‘black boxes'—difficult for humans to understand or control.   NASA Announces Artemis II Crew For Next Moon Mission This week, NASA announced the four person crew of the Artemis II mission to the moon: Commander Reid Weisman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen. The crew has three firsts for a moon mission, the first woman, first person of color and first Canadian. While these Artemis II astronauts will not actually step foot on the moon, it's an important milestone for NASA's first moon mission since Apollo. Ira talks with Swapna Krishna, host of the PBS digital series, Far Out about this week's announcement and the future of the Artemis mission.   Will Rising Temperatures Help Batters Swing for the Bleachers? As the planet warms, melting ice and shifting seasons aren't the only things changing—the traditions of baseball may be affected as well. A report published this week in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society finds that warmer air temperatures are connected to a slight increase in the number of home runs hit in major league baseball. The effect, the researchers say, is due to a decrease in air density at warmer temperatures, which allows a hit ball to fly slightly further than it would in cooler air. So far, the effect is small. After correcting for other factors, the researchers say they can attribute about 500 additional MLB home runs since 2010 to warmer temperatures. Most of the observed increase in home run hitting isn't attributable to the climate. However, they say, each additional one degree Celsius increase in temperature may lead to a two percent increase in home runs. And while ballparks with an insulating dome won't see big shifts from increased temperatures, open-air parks with a lot of daytime games, such as Wrigley Field, will see more significant effects. Christopher Callahan, a Ph.D. candidate in geography at Dartmouth and lead author of the report, joins Ira to talk baseball and climate.   This Video Game Prioritizes Restoring An Ecosystem Over Profits If you've played Rollercoaster Tycoon, Cities: Skylines, the Civilization series—even Animal Crossing—you're probably familiar with this gameplay pattern: extract some kind of resource from the land, industrialize it into a theme park or a city, and (step three) profit, ad infinitum. But Terra Nil, a new game from the studio Free Lives, fundamentally challenges this oft-used game loop. Instead of maximizing profit at the expense of the local ecosystem, the player's focus is to make a healthier, natural one instead. You start with a barren wasteland (one that you assume has been completely desolated by human activity, perhaps the aftermath from one of the previously mentioned games), and with the help of advanced eco-tech—like wind turbines, soil purifiers, irrigators, and more—restore it to a thriving, diverse ecosystem. The player's ultimate goal is to take all the tech they used to restore the land, recycle it into an airship, and fly away, leaving no human presence behind. SciFri producer D Peterschm