Both a way of life and a philosophy, Ubuntu is Africa’s gift to the world. Hosted by Mungi Ngomane, a human rights activist, patron of the Tutu Foundation UK and author of the book Everyday Ubuntu: Living Better Together the African Way, this show engages in conversations about our common humanity. Because Ubuntu is a way to live life better together, our episodes include exchanges with inspiring personalities from around the world who fight for causes they believe in, who recognize their ow ...
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A show for expat South Africans and anyone interested in the experiences of those who have made the move overseas. Each episode, we'll hear from South Africans who have left the country to pursue new opportunities, be with loved ones, or simply follow their dreams. We'll explore the challenges and triumphs of life as an expat, and the unique perspective that comes with being a South African abroad. Whether you're an expat yourself or just curious about the expat experience, join us as we del ...
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Welcome, where ever you are in the UK and indeed, the world. I am Glenda D Roberts an Accredited Psychotherapist. I will be bringing you a selection of carefully chosen podcast interviews from inspirational people with true life stories to share. Together we are creating a positive vibrational wave in the world, so that you can find your own path and in doing so help others. Remember! Share your gift. Ubuntu👐🏾
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Send us a Text Message. Journey with us as we uncover the remarkable story of Hayley Reichert, a dedicated South African living in England. What drove her to leave her homeland for the UK? And more importantly, what sparked her fierce passion for advocating change from across the seas? Listen as Hayley recounts the transformation from a mere advent…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it's like to swap the sunny streets of Johannesburg for the icy expanses of Alaska? Join us as we chat with Candice Vialpando, a vivacious South African expat, who shares her fascinating journey from Benoni to Anchorage. Listen as Candice recounts her transcontinental love story, beginning with meeting her…
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a magical creative odyssey with Trevor Romain, the South African-born American mastermind whose pen breathes life into children's stories and animations. Grappling with his own early academic hurdles, Trevor's rise to international acclaim as an author and animator is a testament to the transformative power of an i…
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Send us a Text Message. Moving to a new country is an epic saga of its own, and for Sam, our vibrant guest from South Africa now thriving in California, it was a tale filled with love, and the unexpected call to serve. As she unfolds her story, you'll be transported from the excitement of meeting her US Marine husband in Pretoria to the sobering co…
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Send us a Text Message. Embarking on a journey that would transform their lives, Tania Plakonouris and her family waved goodbye to the familiar landscapes of South Africa for the quaint, uncharted territories of central Portugal. As Tania shares her family's extraordinary adventure, we're reminded of the incredible courage it takes to uproot one's …
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Send us a Text Message. Embarking on a new chapter across the ocean, Nicole Woodstock shares her colorful journey from the bustling world of South African advertising to the sunny shores of Florida, where motherhood and entrepreneurship await. With wit and wisdom, she peels back the layers of the American dream, revealing the complexities of immigr…
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine starting a South African business in a place where South Africans are a rarity, In today's episode, we sit down with Sacha who's venture is dedicated to the art of crafting Biltong. It's a tale of bravery, resilience, and the irresistible power of sharing a piece of one's culinary heritage in the most unexpected corn…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with Edu Lourens from Australia to explore his globetrotting adventures across different continents. Join us as we uncover his top travel destination and discover the catalyst that ignited his passion for exploration. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast http…
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Send us a Text Message. On this weeks episode we chat to Dr Kayleigh Aymon about life as a chiropractor in Switzerland, we find out if it's all it's cracked up to be. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/5237575539627532/Warren Burley
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Send us a Text Message. Join us in this episode as we explore the captivating journey of Adrian Bresler, a compassionate missionary hailing from the vibrant landscapes of South Africa. we explore Adrian's path as he spreads his South African roots but also discover the love of his newfound home. Tune in as we uncover the unique challenges and trium…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us on this captivating episode as we delve into the remarkable journey of Kim Kruger, a Texan native from South Africa who embarked on a whirlwind romance spanning continents. Kim's story unveils the incredible adventures and challenges she faced while navigating the uncharted waters of a 90-day fiancé visa. Support the…
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Send us a Text Message. In this captivating episode, we explore James's path from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in the safari industry. With his passion for wildlife and a determination to share the wonders of the South African nature, James built a safari company called "Find your Africa" that offers unforgettable adventures to …
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Send us a Text Message. This week we chat to Steve Meiring about life in the Carnival.We discus the possibilities of working abroad for the Carnival with an HB visa giving opertunities to people wanting to explore the USA without committing to expensive green cards. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://…
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Send us a Text Message. "The writing was on the wall mate" we head down under to chat to Paul an old school friend who has been in Australia going on 29 years. We ask the questions and discover if it was the right move.This one was a real fun one. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/gr…
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Send us a Text Message. Life in England has Thandi and her family feeling safe, where the kids can play without worries and life seems normal, But at what price and will Thandi ever go back? Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/5237575539627532/…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we explore the aupair visa and touch on the marriage visa.Juanita tells us how Texas has become home and how living with 7 kids she wouldn't have it any other way. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/5237575539627532/…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we go to a Mediterranean island with a population of just over 500 000 people, the island of Malta. We chat to Ryan Scerri who talks about how different life is on an island with minimal space and extreme temperatures. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.c…
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Send us a Text Message. We chat to Nick Short in Canada this week and learn that he runs a multi million dollar charity helping children in Africa. Nick we salute you. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/5237575539627532/Warren Burley
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Send us a Text Message. We talk to Martin in New York, although he has lived in over 7 countries growing up. He tells us his favorite places to live as well as his battle with the Visa process. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/5237575539627532/…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we talk to Laren Van Der Westhuizen all the way in Austria. He talks about the crime free world and has an interesting story on how he ended up in Austria of all places, and almost without his luggage. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/5237575…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we go to San Fransisco to speak with Mano who has been here a long time to get his take on living in the Bay Area and why he made the move. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/5237575539627532/Warren Burley
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Send us a Text Message. Our episode this week explores the Hollywood world of acting and how different the scene is over in the USA. We share celebrity stories and discus how coming over to America is such a humbling experience Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/523757553962753…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we chat to Chris Wright, owner of The Wright Law Firm in LA. Chris talks us through the visa options, and answers some frequently asked questions. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/5237575539627532/…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we travel to Queensland Australia to chat with Kent Roberts, someone who left a dream job in South Africa to pursue greener pastures. We find out what he is doing now and most importantly was it the right decision. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/g…
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Send us a Text Message. We talk to Lyla Illing a singer songwriter from Johannesburg, now residing in New York. Lyla talks about the what her music represents and how she overcame difficulties in her life. Chatting to Lyla was very inspirational and her story is certainly a different one, Enjoy ! Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Afric…
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Send us a Text Message. We talk to Steve about the flooring game and explore the O1 visa, not sure it's all it's cracked up to be. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/5237575539627532/Warren Burley
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Send us a Text Message. This week we talk to Josette Eales an aspiring actor, producer and writer living in Hollywood. Is the green card lottery real? this episode reveals the truth behind the myth. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/5237575539627532/…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we talk to Nick Boraine an actor from South Africa who lives in Los Angeles. Support the Show. join our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/5237575539627532/Warren Burley
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This week, Mungi speaks with Dr. Jean Augustine, the first Black woman to be elected to Canada's House of Commons. They discuss Dr. Augustine's life's work consisting of service, advocacy, and activism; and she shares what her experience was like as the first Black woman MP and some of the successes she has had. They also speak about intersectional…
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Fellow The Brand is Female Podcast Studio host, Shayla Oulette Stonechild joined Mungi this week to discuss her work, the issues affecting Indigenous people today, and reclaiming power. Shayla is at the forefront of Indigenous women's wellness. Utilizing her skills as a powerful speaker and thought leader, Shayla is the founder of the “Matriarch Mo…
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This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by Sinikiwe Stephanie Dhliwayo, a creative, an entrepreneur, an educator, and a speaker who is steadfast in her belief that Blackness and humanity are inextricably linked. She is driven daily by a deep desire to change the narrative of what it looks like and feels like to be well. An immigrant from Zimbabwe, …
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Today's guest is Dawn Gifford Engle. Dawn is a filmmaker, an activist, and Co-Founder of The PeaceJam Foundation. She has been recognized for excellence in filmmaking, a well-decorated director, Dawn is the recipient of 12 Best Director awards. She wrote and directed the award-winning documentary films, Rigoberta Menchu: Daughter of the Maya, Desmo…
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This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by Esméralda de Belgique, journalist, documentary-maker, keynote speaker, and author. Princess Esméralda is a member of the Belgian Royal family and the aunt of the current monarch, King Philippe. Throughout her career, she has co-produced documentaries and written several books about her family, environmenta…
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This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by Courtney Martin, Activist, Feminist, Author, Entrepreneur, and Journalist. Her book, Learning in Public: Lessons for a Racially-Divided America From my Daughter's School provides lessons that help white parents wondering if it's too early to speak to their young kids about racism—spoiler: it's not. Courtne…
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This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by Dennis Marcus, the Executive Director of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights UK, an educational charity that works to inspire people to make human rights a reality in their everyday lives. Dennis co-founded the social impact agency Ubuntu London, working with leading politicians, global NGOs, and high profile a…
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This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by the one and only Tre'vell Anderson. Tre'vell is an award-winning journalist whose work is dedicated to centering those in the margins. Tre'vell has worked for the LA Times, Out Magazine and is currently Editor-At-Large for Toronto's Xtra. In this episode, Tre'vell and Mungi discuss how they got into entert…
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Meet Zeinab Badawi, Sudanese-born British Television and Radio Journalist. Zeinab has worked extensively in the British media for four decades and is best known for her work at BBC World News TV and on BBC World Service Radio, on programs such as Hard Talk and Global Questions. Zeinab is the current chair of the Royal African Society and a director…
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Ep.16: Monica Samuel | Founder & Executive Director, Black Women in Motion | Returning to Peace and Purpose
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This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by the Founder and Executive Director of Black Women in Motion, Monica Samuel. Black Women in Motion is a Toronto-based, youth-led organization that empowers and supports the advancement of Black women, gender-non-conforming, and non-binary survivors of gender-based violence. Monica is an educator, community …
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Ep.15: Alphonso David | President of Human Rights Campaign | Strength Inherent in Our Differences
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This week’s guest teaches us that it is our differences that make us stronger. Meet Alphonso B. David, an accomplished and nationally recognized LGBTQ2S+ civil rights lawyer and advocate, and the president of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Mr. David is the first civil rights lawyer and the first person of colour to serve as president of HRC in th…
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This week on the podcast, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by Theodore R. Johnson III. Theodore is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Fellows Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at the NYU School of Law, where he undertakes research on race, politics, and American identity. Prior to joining the Brennan Center, he was a National Fellow at New Ame…
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Ep.13: Carole Stone CBE | Author and Freelance Radio & TV Broadcaster | From This I've Learned
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This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by Carole Stone CBE. Carole is a British Author and Freelance Radio and Television Broadcaster, who spent 27 years at the BBC, starting her career as a newsroom secretary and eventually becoming the producer of Radio 4‘s flagship discussion programme, 'Any Questions?' In 2018, Stone established The Carole Sto…
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Ep.12: Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes | Wisconsin's 45th Lieutenant Governor | Building Bridges
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Today’s guest is the epitome of leadership. This week on the podcast, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. Serving as Wisconsin's 45th Lieutenant Governor, he was elected on November 8th, 2018 and is the first African American to serve as a Lieutenant Governor in Wisconsin— the second African American to ever hold sta…
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This week, Mungi is joined by Randy S. Stevens, the Head of St. Timothy's boarding school for girls, where she attended high school. Randy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Government and International Studies from the University of South Carolina and a Master’s of Public Administration from Cornell University. Previously, Randy held various administrat…
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This week on the podcast, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by John Allen, a South African journalist with experience in newspapers, news agencies, a journalists’ union, churches and South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Over the course of his career, John has worked in the U.S., the U.K and South Africa, and has won awards in South …
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This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by British actress, director, and writer Kelechi Okafor. Kelechi is the host of the Say Your Mind podcast, where she explores her journey of unapologetic self-acceptance. Mungi and Kelechi discuss the serious topics of motherhood, racism, and dealing with and overcoming shame. The two discuss the ever-changin…
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Ep. 8: Sam Bahour | Business Development Consultant & Activist | Palestinian people are a dignified people
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Sam Bahour is a Palestinian-American, born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. A well-known businessman and entrepreneur, he is a managing partner of Applied Information Management, a consulting firm specializing in business development with a niche focus on start-ups and providing executive counsel. Sam is known for being instrumental in the establish…
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This week, Olivia Charmaine Morris joins host Mungi Ngomane to talk authenticity, inclusion, and intersectionality. With over a decade of industry experience, Olivia is a film & TV producer, having worked for Kerry Washington's Simpson Street Productions, as well as current shows like "The Last OG", starring Tiffany Haddish and Tracy Morgan. In 202…
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This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by the Canadian actor and producer behind the Netflix show 21 Thunder, Emmanuel Kabongo. While today he is known for his acting work, few people know that years ago, Emmanuel had to make a choice between the stage and his other passion, basketball. Emmanuel opens up to Mungi about his family's journey moving …
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This week, we're so excited to introduce the women behind the Instagram account 'No White Saviors'. No White Saviors is an advocacy campaign led by a majority female and majority African team of professionals based in Kampala, Uganda. In this episode, host Mungi Ngomane speaks to Alaso Olivia and Kelsey Neilsen about their work that aims to disrupt…
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This week, Mungi is joined by Faisal Saeed Al Mutar. Faisal was raised in Baghdad and has firsthand experience with authoritarian regimes. An outspoken writer and activist, he survived the Iraq Civil War, the murder of his brother, and several kidnapping attempts before becoming a refugee in the United States in 2013. Faisal has founded several ini…
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