Tea With Tee Thandeka Malaza

In this episode Temazulu and I sit down and unpack the audacity of big dreams by following her life from her early days to her life in Boston. We discuss the idea of forging our own paths and going against the grain of societal norms and ceilings to dreams. Tempting Fate is an episode in which we unpack what it means to tempt fate - and whether or not we are ever in control . 

This piece of writing was birthed from a leaning into the human condition . It was a reflection of how often we forget ourselves in the midst of growing and unbinding. Gently, is how we get to the core of our hearts . It is a reflection on how understanding as a gift gives you a peace that is worth the unbinding I hope you enjoy this episode brewed specially for you.

I publish updates of my work on @shewritesandspeaks, a curated page on Instagram .

I am a huge believer in the betterment of the self through reflection. In this episode, I read an essay I wrote about accepting oneself- regardless of how one feels about one self in any moment of space and time . Make your cup of tea and sip with Tee. You can fine me on Instagram on @shewritesandspeaks.

The term “Phuma silwe”. Is a Nguni phrase which is an invitation to the individual being addressed to come out and fight . In recent years it has also been used to describe and classify individuals who are likely to exercise violence to solve a matter. We define a few key terms in the title by unpacking each part of the phrase and play around with the terms to give the listener an insight into how we individually unpack the title . We then explore whether oppressed individuals have the right to violence and substantiate our conversation with examples , world events as well as personal liberty and self preservation . 

In this episode we explore the art of storytelling and the different stylistic approaches to telling our individual stories. We contrast this art of storytelling to its importance in preserving the self through space and time, and consequently, others. We discuss the features of great stories and their common characteristics and how these stories have helped us navigate the story of our own lives while cultivating the bravery to tell our own stories .  

In this episode Thandeka and Mengeti speak about the importance of actively pursuing and participating in community and why this is an essential aspect of our development . They discuss the dynamics of community and how a radical community not only allows us to belong but ensures that we are rooted firmly in structures that are aligned with our core values . They also explore the different ways in which a great community influences us and transforms our lives for the better.