Follow Your F🦋ing Dreams with Natasha Mayet

Natasha Mayet

Hi everyone, I'm Natasha Mayet and welcome to the new season of my podcast, Follow Your F🦋ing Dreams (formerly On The Journey) My mission? To help you follow your dreams as I follow mine. Because yeah, following your dreams can sound like some woo-woo mantra—but how the F do we actually do it? That’s what we’re here to talk about. The F can be whatever you need it to be—fearless, focused, free, f*ck it, fabulous—whatever gets you moving. Dedicated to my dad, who inspired me to follow my dreams (minus the F!) Follow @followyourfingdreams & subscribe. Let's get F🦋ing going!

  1. Publish Your Book: From Township to Transformation with Princess Lukhele

    09/09/2025

    Publish Your Book: From Township to Transformation with Princess Lukhele

    Most of you will listen and not leave a review. If this episode adds value for you, please rate and review it so we can get it to more people. What does it take to rise from adversity, publish a book, run an NGO, and step into motherhood — all while staying rooted in purpose? In this episode of Follow Your F🦋ing Dreams, I sit down with Princess Lukhele — speaker, author, certified life coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Hands of Luv. From growing up in Mpumalanga to becoming an MBA graduate and published author of Maneuvering Teenage Life, Princess shares her incredible journey of breaking barriers, building impact, and empowering the next generation of leaders. We dive into:🌍 Her story of becoming the first in her family to graduate high school📖 How she wrote and published her book Maneuvering Teenage Life💡 Why the world needs YOUR book — and what accountability really looks like💖 The birth of her NGO, Hands of Luv, and the power of mentoring girls Every sentence in this conversation is a truth bomb — raw, practical, and deeply inspiring. If you’ve ever thought about writing your book or wondered if your dream is too big (or too far), this one’s for you. 📚 Explore Princess’s Work:Website → progressiveteens.co.zaBook → Maneuvering Teenage Life 🎧 Shoutout of the Day:Today’s quick shoutout is to Qling — a new podcast app that actually helps you find your next favorite episode.👉 Download it here: qling.app/download 🎭 For Actors:Check out my digital resources for actors, including my Actor Empowerment Sheet & Boost Your Acting Career Masterclass → stan.store/natashamayet ⚡ Listen now and get ready to be moved, challenged, and reminded why your dreams matter.

    1h 11m
  2. Creative Nomad: Balancing Acting, Leadership & Life Across Continents with Katishcka Kiara

    06/17/2025

    Creative Nomad: Balancing Acting, Leadership & Life Across Continents with Katishcka Kiara

    First in person recorded episode of the season! In this episode of Follow Your F🦋ing Dreams, I sit down with the radiant Katishcka Kiara — actress, producer, creative strategist, and unapologetic multi-hyphenate navigating the worlds of film, digital influence, and global storytelling from Cape Town to London. This one’s for the creatives who do it all — the actors building brands, leading teams, producing content, and saying YES to a life that spans borders. Katishcka gets candid about: Making the leap from local to global in the creative industry How she balances auditions, a full-time leadership role, and content creation The truth about creator strategy, and keeping your joy intact The role spirituality plays in her artistry, leadership, and self-expression💫 From Google campaigns to TikTok growth tips to the Divine Feminine, this conversation will inspire you. About Katishcka Kiara: Katishcka Kiara is an accomplished Cape Town and London-based actress (Blood and Water on Netflix), influencer, producer, and creative project manager. Known for her creativity, leadership, and infectious joy (aka the “Minister of Enjoyment”), she’s worked with global giants like Tik Tok, You Tube, South African government initiatives, and cutting-edge creator programs — all while pursuing her dreams as a storyteller on screen and stage .📲 Follow Katishcka: Instagram: @katishcka TikTok: @katishcka Linked In: katishcka-kiara 🎧 Listen in for a masterclass in multi-hyphenate magic, purpose-driven creativity, and building a global dream with joy.

    49 min
  3. Ex-US Military Officer Aanan Patel on How to Be A Leader & Making High Risk Decisions in Life & Business

    05/13/2025

    Ex-US Military Officer Aanan Patel on How to Be A Leader & Making High Risk Decisions in Life & Business

    From Military Strategy to Entrepreneurial Mastery: In this episode, I speak with Aanan Patel — a former U.S. military officer turned leadership strategist — to unpack what it really means to lead under pressure. From directing 200+ person global teams and managing high-stakes satellite operations to transitioning into the civilian world and building a thriving real estate business, Aanan shares the leadership tools that have consistently driven his success. We explore: How to make high-risk decisions with confidence What military leadership can teach entrepreneurs Why structure and trust are the cornerstones of high-performing teams Why everyone can be a leader and how we all need a mission Whether you're an actor, leading a team, launching a project, or navigating your next big pivot, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on courage, clarity, and conviction. Guest Bio:Aanan was a career US military officer, leading 200+ person global teams, spearheading satellite operations, and shaping strategic policy at the military senior executive level. An expert at integrating space capabilities into military combat operations, he thrived on building and enabling his teams to make high-risk decisions in extremely short timelines. In the civilian world, he built a successful real estate business using the same leadership and team-building principles that defined his military achievements. Now, Aanan empowers entrepreneurs to harness these strategies, ignite their self-confidence, and lead their growing teams to success. You can contact Aanan through ⁠www.inertialeadership.com⁠.

    49 min
5
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Hi everyone, I'm Natasha Mayet and welcome to the new season of my podcast, Follow Your F🦋ing Dreams (formerly On The Journey) My mission? To help you follow your dreams as I follow mine. Because yeah, following your dreams can sound like some woo-woo mantra—but how the F do we actually do it? That’s what we’re here to talk about. The F can be whatever you need it to be—fearless, focused, free, f*ck it, fabulous—whatever gets you moving. Dedicated to my dad, who inspired me to follow my dreams (minus the F!) Follow @followyourfingdreams & subscribe. Let's get F🦋ing going!