Don't Hold Back: say it loud! JacPod
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Money, sex, relationships, addiction, careers and more! Young South Africans chat openly and frankly about their experiences in these podcasts hosted by Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba.
Imagine if there was a place where everyone could open up about their experiences. That's what “Don't Hold Back” is all about! South Africans under 35 chat frankly about everything from their struggle with finances and substance abuse to toxic relationships and choosing the right career. Life feels lighter when you can listen and learn from other people's experiences.
Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba is an award-winning South African content creator, author and HIV activist. Join her as she chats and tries out new food with a different guest in each monthly episode.
This show - which won a Bronze award at the 2022 Anthem Awards - is a collaboration between DW, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio.
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Why your vote could decide SA's election
Not since 1994 has there been this much hype for a South African election! And young people may swing the outcome, despite many expressing apathy and gloom at South Africa's current state. Renowned political scientist Dr. Sithembile Mbete tells Don't Hold Back host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba exactly why every single vote DOES matter, and reveals why Lenny Kravitz holds a special place in her heart!
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From Soweto to the World Stage: How Chef Wandile cooked his way to the top
Chef Wandile Mabaso's hard shifts in the kitchen have taken him from coveted restaurants in the USA and France to cooking for world leaders in South Africa. Not bad for a man from Soweto whose peers once laughed at him taking cooking classes! Chef Wandile shares his recipe for success with Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba on what it takes to be part of the 1% that makes it. We're in for a tasty episode!
00:00 The Grit Behind Success: Chef Wandile's Journey
01:03 Introducing Chef Wandile: A Culinary Star
01:29 The Snack Segment: A Surprising Choice
02:17 Breaking Stereotypes: Becoming a Chef Against Odds
04:22 Dreaming Big: From Soweto to Global Culinary Stages
07:17 Name Dropping: Cooking for Celebrities and World Leaders
10:47 Overcoming Challenges: The Hardships Behind the Glamour
14:49 Returning Home: Bringing Global Experience to South Africa
16:11 Rapid Fire Questions: Getting Personal with Chef Wandile
16:55 Exploring Culinary Skills and Presidential Preferences
17:15 A Call to the Finance Minister: A Culinary Intervention
17:49 The Basics Before the Challenge: Cooking Lessons
18:32 Guilty Pleasures and Underrated Ingredients
19:47 Advice for Aspiring Chefs: Patience, Vision, and Grit
22:29 Navigating Challenges and Embracing the Journey
24:40 The Power of Skills and Strategic Planning
28:03 Nostalgia and Comfort: The Story Behind McDonald's Chips
30:12 Reflecting on the Journey and Looking Ahead -
Fighting back against cyberbullies (Emma Sadleir)
For lawyer Emma Sadleir, there are tough cases, and then there are cyberbullying cases. The growing trend is victims are getting younger, and perpetrators are harder to catch. Not even host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba is safe, but Emma - an expert on social media law - has some tips for her and others on how to fight back.
Also, if you are affected by cyberbullying or know someone who is, do check out https://www.thedigitallawco.com/blog/ for information on how to handle cyber harassment.
00:00 Introduction to Cyberbullying and Its Impact
00:35 Welcome to 'Don't Hold Back' with Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba
00:43 The Dark Side of Social Media: Cyberbullying
01:11 Expert Insights: Emma Sadler on Cyberbullying
01:21 The Personal Toll of Online Harassment
03:28 Empowering the Youth Against Cyberbullying
11:32 Legal Remedies and the Fight Against Cyberbullying
15:58 Challenges in Enforcing Cyberbullying Laws
18:50 The Power of Legal Action Against Defamation
20:07 The Serious Allegations and Legal Consequences
22:17 Navigating the Dangers of Sextortion
24:12 Rapid Fire Questions: Scams, Series, and Social Media Personalities
25:15 Guidance for Young Social Media Users
29:45 Celebrating with a Special Snack
31:40 Empowerment and Conclusion
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Unmasking men’s mental health: Seth Pimentel's artistic journey
In this episode of 'Don't Hold Back', host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba engages in a compelling conversation with South African artist Seth Pimentel about his journey with mental health and art. Seth shares his experiences with Bipolar, which involved being misdiagnosed and taking the wrong medication in his early twenties. Seth says that art gave him a powerful outlet to express his true feelings when he felt like isolating himself. Seth also discusses the importance of dialogue about mental health among men, emphasising that it is not a sign of weakness or lack of masculinity. He underscores the importance of seeking professional help when needed. Towards the end, Seth mentions his dream project of creating an Air Max 1 with Nike and shares a personal backstory involving a favourite South African chocolate snack.
00:02 Introduction and Welcome
00:57 Addressing Mental Health Issues
01:19 Guest Introduction: Seth Pimentel
01:50 Seth's Journey with Mental Health
04:52 The Role of Art in Seth's Life
05:30 Turning Passion into a Career
06:23 The Impact of Social Media on Art Careers
07:48 Advice for Aspiring Artists
12:07 Rapid Fire Questions with Seth
13:56 Addressing Men's Mental Health
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Why AI won't steal your job just yet (Graeme Codrington)
We invented tech to make our lives easier, not replace us! And with the development of AI, our lives are already impacted. But by how much?
Global speaker, TEDx veteran, author, and Futurist Graeme Codrington provides Don’t Hold Back’s Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba with the hard facts on some of the disrupting forces shaping our future work.
Qamngana-Mayaba asks Codrington whether, with all these rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence, South Africans, who already face challenging employment prospects, should be worried about more job losses.
They also delve into what AI is and what it is not, explore Chat GPT's essence, discuss upcoming exciting developments to watch out for.
Qamngana-Mayaba also seeks advice from Codrington on how to stay ahead or at least keep up with AI advances.
“Chat GPT is probably a good second-year student: it thinks it knows everything, they’re learning how to communicate it. Actually, they know very little,” says Codrington.
In this wide-ranging interview, the two also cover:
• The South African general elections in 2024 and predictions.
• Our aversion to change.
• Cultural influences.
• And, surprisingly, ice cream!
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This show is a collaboration between DW and leading South African radio stations, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio.
Jacaranda FM: https://www.jacarandafm.com/podcasts/
East Coast Radio: https://www.ecr.co.za/podcasts/
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Why SA's sporting heroes are changemakers (BONUS EPISODE)
Maphuti Hlako might be the biggest fan of South African athletes. She travels the world with the nation's top sportsmen and women and is one of the few South African women in the male-dominated business to launch her own communications company focusing on sports PR. In this lively talk with "Don't Hold Back" podcast host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba — recorded in front of a live audience for our Season Two launch — Maphuti reveals how sports can change the mood of a nation and why female sporting success can level the playing fields of gender inequality.