Warrior Woman: Lucia Mtshake Ntshona
Lucia Mtshake Ntshona, Founding Director of Khazimla Projects, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how her organisation is a dignity programme aimed at keeping the girl child at school, as education is imperative. She shares more about her transition from an educator to community development leader and shares words of encouragement to young women who want to lead with purpose.
Wellness Wednesday: Dr Harsha Patel (Dementia – Unpacking The Decline)
The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) forecasts that the prevalence of dementia in South Africa is set to almost triple by 2050, reflecting a 181% increase from 2019. Dr Harsha Patel, Neurologist at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the severity of the issue, the different types of Dementia and some of the treatment options for those suffering with it.
Wellness Wednesday: Dr Mosima Mabunda (Sleep & Its Role In Health)
Dr. Mosima Mabunda is a medical doctor with an MBA from Oxford and is currently completing a Master’s in Health Care Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania. Discovery Vitality recently released new research on sleep and its role in health. From her perspective as a medical doctor and wellness leader, she chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how these insights are being integrated into its wellness programs to help South Africans adopt better sleep habits and make more informed health choices.
Warrior Woman: Janine Myburgh (Warrior Woman Awards 2024 Winner: Lifetime Achievement Award)
Janine Myburgh is an attorney and trailblazer who has made a significant impact in the legal profession, organized business and civil society. She is the Managing Director of Myburgh Attorneys Incorporated, a firm that she established in August 1999. With 28 years of experience, Janine has established herself as a leading figure in the legal profession. As last year's winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Warrior Woman Awards, she sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to chat about her achievements and shares some words of encouragement for those wanting to follow in her footsteps.
Wellness Wednesday: Dr Ledivia Strauss (Menopause Awareness Month)
October is Menopause Awareness Month, an annual initiative to increase awareness, break the stigma, and empower women with knowledge and support. Dr Ledivia Strauss of RevitaHealth in Paarl chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about menopause, a natural life stage marking the end of a woman’s reproductive years, which affects over 47 million women worldwide each year.
Warrior Woman Awards Interview with Dr Shirley Zinn
Leigh-Anne speaks with Dr. Shirley Zinn who previously won Woman in Business Dr. Shirley Zinn is a renowned South African business leader, author, and advocate for education and transformation. Born on the Cape Flats, she began her career as a teacher before rising to senior HR roles at Woolworths Holdings, Standard Bank, Nedbank, SARS, and Reckitt. She now serves on several major boards, including Sanlam, SpurCorp, and Spar Group, and is Chairperson of the V&A Waterfront and WESGRO. A Harvard graduate with a Doctorate in Education, Dr. Zinn is the author of the best-selling autobiography “Swimming Upstream” and co-author of “The Power of Visualisation.”
Interview with Donnay Brown & Megan Jacobs
Leigh-Anne speaks with mammographer Donnay Brown about Mammogram procedure, Breast ultrasound, Screening frequency and breast cancer survivor Megan Jacobs and her journey.
Interview with Consultant Breast Imaging Specialist, Dr. Leora Sweidan
Leigh Anne Williams speaks to Consultant Breast Imaging Specialist, Dr. Leora Sweidan, about the importance of early detection, understanding breast density and effective communication of results and recommendations.
Good Hope FM ‘Warrior Woman Awards’ Joins Forces With WomenIn Festival 2025
Leigh-Anne Williams spoke with Nazlee Fredericks, the WomenIN Portfolio Director, to announce the partnership between the Good Hope FM Warrior Awards and the WomenIN Festival.
Wellness Wednesday with Emma King
Leigh-Anne talks to Dr. Emma King, who is an independent oral hygienist based in South Africa. Dr. King offers teeth whitening services, and all proceeds from her business, The Toothfairy, are donated to the Thomas Jackson Foundation, which supports her animal sanctuary for rescued cats.
Make It Make Sense: Matcha, Turning Down The Radio To Find Your Destination & Opening The Fridge Just To See What's Inside
There are lots things that don't make sense. Like matcha. Is it really as good as they say or is it a gimmick? The team and listeners share some of the things that we do that doesn't make sense.
Warrior Woman: Mushfiqoh Samodien
As a recognized leader in the tech space, Mushfiqoh Samodien, Business Director at Aspire Solutions, has been awarded multiple accolades, including the Standard Bank Top Woman in Tech Award. She’s passionate about breaking barriers for women in the tech industry and advocates for gender empowerment through her work at Aspire. Her story, which she shares with Leigh-Anne Williams, offers a fresh perspective on the challenges and triumphs of women leaders in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Wellness Wednesday: Vanessa Ascencao (Heavy Periods – The Hidden Health Crisis Affecting Millions Of SA Women)
Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) affects millions of South African women, disrupting their health, quality of life and productivity - but remains underreported and underdiagnosed due to stigma and limited healthcare access. Vanessa Ascencao, Nutritional Consultant and Wellness Expert, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about why HMB is a hidden crisis, how you can tell if your period is too heavy and what practical steps women can take to help them through their menstrual cycles.
Let's Get Lettered: The "D" Words
In the latest instalment of Let's Get Lettered, two listeners go head-to-head to figure out what these "D" words are to become the latest champion of the game.
SABC Disability 360: Prof Renata Schoeman (Is Our Attention Span Shrinking?)
Nearly half of adults believe their ability to focus has declined and in South Africa, those living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), estimated between 2.5% and 4.3%, face a perfect storm: an already under-recognised condition worsened by the unrelenting pull of screens. Prof Renata Schoeman, Head of the MBA in Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about this learning disability and how we are living in what’s called the “attention economy,” with smartphones, TikTok, and gaming pulling us in all directions.
National Name Your Car Day: What Is Your Car's Name?
In celebration of Name Your Car Day, the team and listeners share what their car's name is and how it got its nickname.
Artscape Theatre Centre: Luke De Kock & Courtney Smith (Camissa Heritage Tour)
The acclaimed Camissa Heritage Tour, produced, directed and choreographed by Luke De Kock, features an intergenerational cast from communities across the Western Cape. This year the programme focuses on the World Premiere of WAT WAS HIE?, a site-specific film that retraces the entangled histories of colonialism, Indigenous erasure, and resistance in South Africa. He, along with Courtney Smith (a dancer in the show), sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to chat about the show and what it means to be premiering it during Heritage Month.
Artscape Theatre Centre: Amber Abrahams & Chloe Loggenberg (The Youth Classical Concert)
The Youth Classical Concert formerly known as the Western Cape Youth Classical Music Festival is 54 years old this year. Amber Abrahams & Chloe Loggenberg, a flautist and opera singer for The Youth Classical Concert, sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to share more about why they decided to join the orchestra, and the pair gives us a teaser as to what to expect from the show in the coming months.
Artscape Theatre Centre: Thokozile Ntshinga & Nosiphiwo Ndabeni (African Times)
Thokozile Ntshinga (Director) and Nosiphiwo Ndabeni (Actor) from the PDU birthday production African Times sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to share more about how the show takes a hard look at South Africa’s democracy through the eyes of the Nkosi family.
Artscape Theatre Centre: Marlene Le Roux (How The Theatre Is Celebrating Heritage Month)
As a home for all inclusive of all arts genres from opera to pop, rock to hip-hop, orchestra to indigenous sounds, ballet, contemporary dance, drama and so much more, Leigh-Anne Williams chats to Marlene Le Roux, CEO of the Artscape Theatre Centre, about the incredible history of the theatre and what it means to Capetonians, especially in Heritage Month.
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