Lead the Wave

Ekta Somera

Lead the Wave began as a youth initiative on MSC Radio, hosted by Ekta Somera. It has now expanded into a podcast in conjunction with the Paper Trail writing community in South Africa. These conversations are aimed at inspiring creatives to share their story and use their talent to make a difference.

  1. 04/07/2024

    Keli H - 04/07/24

    Keli H, the CEO behind the KREST storytelling empire, is a dynamic and visionary leader dedicated to sharing the most inspiring stories worldwide. Leading KREST Publishers, KREST Periodicals, the KREST Conservatoire, and KREST Collections, she has transformed the landscape of storytelling and publishing. Formerly a medical doctor, Keli transitioned to writing in 2019 and released her debut novel, "The Four Hundred Club," under KREST, showcasing her versatility and creativity across genres. Under her leadership, KREST has achieved remarkable success, earning eleven book award nominations in just four years. This includes recognition as a finalist for Best Publishing Company in SA at the prestigious 2022 national Book Behind Awards. Keli's passion for storytelling and her commitment to excellence are evident in every facet of KREST's operations, from editing novels to curating compelling magazines. Her journey from medicine to literary leadership underscores her innovative spirit and dedication to making a profound impact on the world of literature.

    25 min

  2. 23/05/2024

    Lethica Nair - 23/05/2024

    Lethica Nair is an extraordinary individual whose journey echoes the triumph of the human spirit. From devouring books as a child to crafting her own prose, her journey has been nothing short of remarkable. This resilient young woman hails from Unit 2 Chatsworth, in Durban. At the age of eleven, The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls opened doors to a world she once admired from afar. Despite detours and doubts, her spirit soared, leading her to publish her debut poetry collection titled, 'Overflow Beloved' while serving in the SA Army. Now, as a student and artist in Bloemfontein, she continues to embody the essence of courage and creativity.

    24 min

  3. 13/05/2024

    Sonia Naidoo - 13/05/24

    Sonia Naidoo discovered her passion for literature at the age of four, and her writing journey began at fifteen when she wrote poetry to relieve the thoughts of anxiety and depression. In 2023 she became a published author when her story "Nothing but Lights" was featured in the South African anthology called "320 Days of Sunshine." In addition to her writing pursuits, she freelances as a ghostwriter and operates her own photography business.

    17 min

  4. 06/05/2024

    Kivash Hariram - 06/05/24

    Kivash Hariram is a South African writer, poet and self-published author of a collection titled, Precious Poetry. He has a passion for various sports and he is currently studying towards an education degree, with aspirations to travel the world.

    13 min

  5. 14/12/2021

    Miss Dhanusha - 15/12/21

    Digital content creator and influencer, Miss Dhanusha helps millennial women prioritise holistic selfcare so that they can show up as their best self and avoid burnout. She shares tips for mental and physical, and emotional well-being. Her belief is that selfcare is an act of revolution.

    13 min

  6. 30/11/2021

    Shameez Patel Papathanasiou - 30.11.21

    Shameez Patel Papathanasiou was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. She is a civil engineer by day, fantasy author by night and a choc-chip cookie fiend somewhere in between. Her literary adventures take her to new worlds filled with magic, monsters and someone to fall in love with.

    17 min

  7. 30/11/2021

    Anita Arendsen - 30.11.21

    Driven by a zest for life, Anita Arendsen is passionate about people, growth, lifelong learning and mindful living. She is the founder of Striped Giraffe (Pty) Ltd, a consulting firm offering professional services that are designed to increase individual and organisational wellbeing and effectiveness. Anita is an inspirational speaker, facilitator, assessor, moderator, mentor and coach.

    10 min

  8. 23/11/2021

    Avikar Thilrama - 23/11/21

    Avikar Thilrama (23) from Umkomaas, attended Naidoo Memorial Primary School and matriculated at Umkomaas Secondary School in 2015, he then completed a National Diploma in Human Resources Management, and is now in pursuit of a Bachelors in Business Administration. Professionally, he began as an HR Intern and climbed up the ladder to become an Admin Controller. Avikar is one of the Finalists in Mr India South Africa 2021. He says "Entering this competition was to get out of my comfort zone so I can be one step closer to my dreams. I aspire to hold an executive position one day and through a hands on approach lead and motivate others. I’d like to use my learnings from life to mould young children to see that their current life situation does not determine their destiny. Being an only child as well as a child of divorce, I grew up with my grandparents and my mother, their morals and values have guided me thus far and I’d like to instil them into others."

    9 min
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Lead the Wave began as a youth initiative on MSC Radio, hosted by Ekta Somera. It has now expanded into a podcast in conjunction with the Paper Trail writing community in South Africa. These conversations are aimed at inspiring creatives to share their story and use their talent to make a difference.

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  • Creator
    Ekta Somera
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ekta Somera
  • Show Website
    Lead the Wave