Sit with U

In this episode, we sit down for an honest, creative, and soul-stirring conversation with SHALdo. I loved this because chats with fam sit different. You wanna listen to this talk, about honesty, courage, and finding belonging through creativity. We teeter on the edge of the sacred and the scandalous, or is there even a sacred and a secular divide? That bus ride from Harare to Cape Town that we are never doing again plus shared meals, performances, and the kind of conversations that shape you. He is a Writer Storyteller Creative & Warrior-poet but He says bios are boring so, I will stop here.GET in touch with me:•⁠ ⁠Peggie on Instagram  @ps_umindhttps://www.instagram.com/ps_umind•⁠ ⁠Follow the Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ssitwithu Link-tree:https://linktr.ee/peggieshangwahttps://linktr.ee/pagepoetryaliveBuy me a Coffee or Rooibos, Support the podcast and donate via https://ko-fi.com/sitwithuAdvertising Inquiries: [email protected] to it on: Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google Podcasts & more today.If you want to be a part of "On the Mic" as a poet " or have a "Sit with U" story, email your audio submissions to [email protected] sure to LIKE, SHARE and REVIEW Us!

I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Author, Speaker, Revivalist, and joy enthusiast Shelter Musavengana about all things—her new book, her passion for Jesus, her love of tea and the childhood escapades surrounding it, and the joys of being “zapped" by the Holy spirit. We’re already planning a second sit-down to dive deeper into her book, so stay tuned, because you don’t want to miss it. Shelter Musavengana is a Zimbabwean-born “Kingdom citizen,” a licensed minister under Bethel Church in Redding, California, and the founder of One King Global, a ministry dedicated to making Jesus known. She is a devoted follower of Christ, a speaker, itinerant minister, worshipper, and writing consultant with a Master’s in Creative Writing.A graduate of the Every Nation Leadership Institute (now Every Nation Bible School) in Windhoek, Namibia, and the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry in Redding, CA, where she remains actively plugged in, Shelter lives to see people’s lives collide with the love, power, and presence of God.Connect with UsFollow Peggie on Instagram: @ps_umindFollow Shelter: @shelter.k.musavenganaFollow the Podcast: @ssitwithuExplore More:Peggie’s LinktreePage Poetry Alive☕ Support the Podcast: Buy me a Coffee or RooibosAdvertising Inquiries: [email protected]🎧 Listen On: Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google Podcasts & moreWant to be featured?Share your poetry for Sit With U Mic DropSend a story for Thought with UEmail audio submissions to: [email protected]💛 Don’t forget to Like, Share & Review the podcast!

Jenna-Mae Curtin is someone who lives with depth, warmth, and radical empathy, a true verbal processor and deep thinker. A Dancer, Visual Artist, Poet and Missionary. This week, as Jenna and I Sit with U, she walks us through the quiet power of emotional sensitivity, her early life with an invisible disability, and what it means to be the hope that keeps on hoping.This conversation opens up tender territory: how it feels to be profoundly affected by the emotions of others, and how she has transformed that sensitivity into strength.Tune in as we explore the nuances of connection, identity, and what it truly means to listen.GET in touch with me: • Peggie on Instagram  @ps_umindhttps://www.instagram.com/ps_umind• Follow the Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ssitwithu Link-tree:https://linktr.ee/peggieshangwahttps://linktr.ee/pagepoetryaliveBuy me a Coffee or Rooibos, Support the podcast and donate via https://ko-fi.com/sitwithuAdvertising Inquiries: [email protected] to it on: Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google Podcasts & more today.If you want to be a part of "Sit With U Mic Drop as a poet " or have a "Thought with U" story, email your audio submissions to [email protected] sure to LIKE, SHARE and REVIEW Us!

I had a great time catching up with Kuda Rice in this fun and insightful episode. Titled after his first EP this is an ode to young Kuda Rice as a testament that life is not always what we see in the now. Kuda Rice is a Zimbabwean writer, storyteller and performance artist. His storytelling is mainly portrayed through poetry and spoken word which has also transformed to not only be expressed through words, but also through visuals and fashion. At his core is the need to tell his inner truths and experiences as well as external truths and other people’s experiences of the different spheres of life.We dove into his journey growing up, explored the twists and turns of his creative path, and unpacked what truly sets him apart as a young creative. From honest reflections to moments of vulnerability and lighthearted moments, this conversation reveals what makes Kuda so relatable and why so many people find it easy to connect with Kuda. GET in touch with me: • Peggie on Instagram  @ps_umindhttps://www.instagram.com/ps_umind• Follow the Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ssitwithu Follow Kuda on : https://www.instagram.com/kuda_rice?igsh=eHdhc2wyMGlpbXBmLink-tree:https://linktr.ee/peggieshangwahttps://linktr.ee/pagepoetryaliveListen to it on: Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google Podcasts & more today.If you want to be a part of "Sit With U Mic Drop as a poet " or have a "Thought with U" story, email your audio submissions to [email protected]

This episode plunges into the dark alleys of unimaginable stories, getting to the heart of those shocking adventures I have had and never thought I would survive. When life throws me into the deep end, simply assuming I'll swim—when it's truly sink or swim—this is about that desperate floundering, arms and legs thrashing in all directions, no strategy, just pure survival instinct!The juxtaposition of real life stories of danger, laughter and the drama that unknown fears introduce to the script of my life. Highlighting why it’s important to never go it alone but rather go with a friend who is closer than a brother.

If you are a keen and curious mind like me you will enjoy this! In this episode I dive into a fascinating topic for me : Passover and Easter.I talk about one of the most popular and meaningful Jewish holidays, Passover and Easter the same for Christians. This year these events coincide!Although, Passover and Easter couldn’t be more different from each other in the foods, rituals, and traditions that surround each holiday. But, surprisingly, the seasonal overlap between these two holidays is no accident. Unlike the overlap between Hanukkah and Christmas, which is basically coincidental, Passover and Easter are intimately linked.This episode is a passionate talk around conversations I have been having in the last week. GET in touch with me: • Peggie on Instagram  @ps_umindhttps://www.instagram.com/ps_umind• Follow the Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ssitwithu Link-tree:https://linktr.ee/peggieshangwahttps://linktr.ee/pagepoetryaliveBuy me a Rooibos, Support the podcast and donate via Payrequest & https://www.patreon.com/UmindAdvertising Inquiries: [email protected] to it on: Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google Podcasts & more today.If you want to be a part of "Sit With U Mic Drop as a poet " or have a "Thought with U" story, email your audio submissions to [email protected] sure to LIKE, SHARE and REVIEW Us!

Have you ever gone on an adventure and watched your life become your own high definition movie of unbelievable experiences? You will probably love this episode, I share some seemingly unreal stories from 2024 and look at what 2025 looks like. GET in touch with me: • Peggie on Instagram  @ps_umindhttps://www.instagram.com/ps_umind• Follow the Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ssitwithu Link-tree:https://linktr.ee/peggieshangwahttps://linktr.ee/pagepoetryaliveBuy me a Rooibos, Support the podcast and donate via Payrequest & https://www.patreon.com/UmindAdvertising Inquiries: [email protected] to it on: Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google Podcasts & more today.If you want to be a part of "Sit With U Mic Drop as a poet " or have a "Thought with U" story, email your audio submissions to [email protected] sure to LIKE, SHARE and REVIEW Us!

I visited the historic Cape Coast Slave Castle and had the remarkable Justice K. Acquah as our tour guide. He absolutely does Justice to the tour and his passion is undeniable. He has been a tour guide at the Cape Coast for over a decade and some. This experience was very evocative for me, I found myself teetering between weeping, a feeling of asphyxiation and nausea at some point at the gruesome reality of what took place here. I share this talk because by the time we left I was able to see what lessons to take from the time we spent in the castle and I hope you will be provoked into some hard questions and conversations. The building struck me as a little girl trying to keep up appearances, its whitewashed exterior a facade of innocence. As I entered, the stark contrast between light and dark hit me with visceral force. The male slave dungeon, hidden beneath the pristine surface, was oppressively heavy, shrouded in darkness, and claustrophobically confining. The juxtaposition of the building's outward purity and its grim interior deeply haunting. GET in touch with me: • Peggie on Instagram  @ps_umind https://www.instagram.com/ps_umind • Follow the Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ssitwithu  Link-tree: https://linktr.ee/peggieshangwa https://linktr.ee/pagepoetryalive Buy me a Rooibos, Support the podcast and donate via Payrequest & https://www.patreon.com/Umind Advertising Inquiries: [email protected] Listen to it on: Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google Podcasts & more today. If you want to be a part of "Sit With U Mic Drop as a poet " or have a "Thought with U" story, email your audio submissions to [email protected] Make sure to LIKE, SHARE and REVIEW Us!

In this episode we talked about anything and everything but most of all, I enjoyed hearing how Diana grew up. Diana AKiwumi Hopeson is a Ghanaian gospel singer and a former president of the Musicians Union of Ghana. She is absolutely Gospel music royalty. Her contributions to the Ghanaian Art industry won her a National Honors Award, which was presented to her by former president John Agyekum Kufuor. She is the founder of GHMusic Publishing and a Director at the Center for Peace and Reconciliation in Ghana. She is married to Dr Emmanuel Hopeson. GET in touch with me: • Peggie on Instagram  @ps_umind https://www.instagram.com/ps_umind • Follow the Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ssitwithu  Link-tree: https://linktr.ee/peggieshangwa https://linktr.ee/pagepoetryalive Buy me a Rooibos, Support the podcast and donate via Payrequest & https://www.patreon.com/Umind Advertising Inquiries: [email protected] Listen to it on: Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google Podcasts & more today. If you want to be a part of "Sit With U Mic Drop as a poet " or have a "Thought with U" story, email your audio submissions to [email protected] Make sure to LIKE, SHARE and REVIEW Us!

The question that has been on my mind for a while has been “Why is our generation a Fatherless Generation?”In this episode I sit with Mike Channing and we speak about Sonship & Fatherhood, trauma bonds and how true Godly governance is Family, Fathers and Sons. He speaks about how you can only be a father if you have been a son, we learn fathering through sonship.Mike Channing is an Educator, a father and a leader who has been on mission teaching on Redemptive Gifts of individuals and Nations.He has been working with the Nama people of Namibia and the Avambo people. He lives in South Africa with his lovely wife Anne.GET in touch with me: • Peggie on Instagram  @ps_umindhttps://www.instagram.com/ps_umind• Follow the Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ssitwithu Link-tree:https://linktr.ee/peggieshangwahttps://linktr.ee/pagepoetryaliveBuy me a Rooibos, Support the podcast and donate via https://www.patreon.com/UmindAdvertising Inquiries: [email protected] to it on: Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google Podcasts & more today.If you want to be a part of "Sit With U Mic Drop as a poet " or have a "Thought with U" story, email your audio submissions to [email protected] sure to LIKE, SHARE and REVIEW Us!

I had the joy of being on Star FM, one of Zimbabwe’s national radio stations, where we spoke about being unequally yoked in 21st-century dating on the show Faith On Trial!After the interview, so many people asked about this episode—and the Faith On Trial hosts at Star FM graciously agreed to let me share this excerpt. Yay!In this episode, I sit down with ET (Ephraim Tagu), Pastor Presley Nyenya, Thobekile Sibanda, and Sakhile—with a special shout-out to Steve Vickers in absentia.Instagram: @ps_umindPodcast Instagram: @ssitwithuLinktree – Peggie ShangwaLinktree – Page Poetry AliveSupport the podcast: Patreon – Umind Advertising inquiries: [email protected]: [email protected] to Sit With U across platforms—now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon, RadioPublic, and more.Want to be part of Sit With U Mic Drop as a poet, or share a Thought with U story? Email your audio submissions to [email protected].✨ Don’t forget to like, share, and review the podcast!Connect with Me

In this episode Umind?! woke up at 2am to record this episode and its quite the chat. Do you ever have times you question? Well this is an interesting conversation about questions we ask, if and when we have answers to these. GET in touch with me: • Peggie on https://www.instagram.com/ps_umind • Follow the Podcast https://www.instagram.com/ssitwithu  Link-tree: https://linktr.ee/peggieshangwa https://linktr.ee/pagepoetryalive Buy me a Rooibos, Support the podcast and donate via Payoneer & https://www.patreon.com/Umind Advertising Inquiries: [email protected] Merch Alert : [email protected] CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ssitwithu⁠  Listen to Sit With U Podcast across platforms. Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon,, RadioPublic and more. Make sure to LIKE, SHARE and REVIEW Us!

I know for most when we talk about #Mission24/7 most people think its escapist and for lazy folks who have not got anything else to do but Mayn let me walk you into some truth in this episode. Missions is not only for super-Christians, you can be on mission everyday from where you are. Missionaries are not glorified tourists living an easy travel life. You can lose your life on these streets. Its a life and death issue. In this episode Umind?! walks through the issues to do with Missions and field work and talks about a trip where she could have died. GET in touch with me: • Peggie on https://www.instagram.com/ps_umind • Follow the Podcast https://www.instagram.com/ssitwithu  Link-tree: https://linktr.ee/peggieshangwa https://linktr.ee/pagepoetryalive Buy me a Rooibos, Support the podcast and donate via Payoneer & https://www.patreon.com/Umind Advertising Inquiries: [email protected] Merch Alert : [email protected] CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ssitwithu⁠  Listen to Sit With U Podcast across platforms. Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon,, RadioPublic and more. Make sure to LIKE, SHARE and REVIEW Us!

On her latest trip to Cape Town Umind?! sat with Rene Cronje. Rene is a bubbly, lovely young lady who serves with South Roots International. She had time to talk about travel, missions and growing up in a small town called Brakpan in Gauteng South Africa. She is a multi talented young lady with a passion for the nations and cultural redemption. She is a missionary and owner of a small business called SLEEK. The episode ends with a special poetry feature of a poem by Umind?!

One of those conversations that are meaningful in more ways than one because they are real, raw and authentic. Join Gracia and I in a conversation we tried to have in Uganda, failed dismally, nothing seemed to align for us in 2022 so to be able to finally do this was such a win for us both. When you listen to this episode you pick up why Gracia is a Storyteller and why she is the depiction of the term deep. She feels acutely and some of these emotions end up hanging out on pages and lounging in meaning in songs as she weaves stories that give a generation language for expressing pain that can’t be interpreted easily. Gracia Nicholls is a storyteller, who has graced national and over 10 international stages as a performer, poet and speaker. She is the founder of Bly Staan , a brand that seeks to inspire and encourage people. Her passion for social transformation using the arts has her working for NPO South Roots international and serving as a mentor and performer for ATKV-CRESCENDO. You can find her Spoken word across platforms. Gracia PERFORMS a Spoken word piece in the middle of this Sit down. https://open.spotify.com/track/5G47ldU9F6xrk6HecgSSDS?si=jI3jBBNXSX2B1CbW_2u6Wg

Umind?! sat down with Selby Williams about his journey to Music and Ubuntu. This episode is rightly titled with a double entendre meaning because of the work Selby has been doing in community and the focus he has relationally on people plus his song that doing the rave on radio. (Ubuntu is a Bantu term meaning "humanity". It is sometimes translated as "I am because we are. Ubuntu emphasises the importance of a group or community ” Selby Warren Keith Williams is a Musician known as Selby Williams born and raised in Worcester, Cape Town. He is passionate about bringing and seeing change. He has been working in community development in an organization called South Roots International that focuses on Socail transformation using performing arts. He took part in a music program with ATKV-Crescendo where he was one of the top 10 finalists and that made his place musical dream a reality and he recorded his first Album called Heir Is Ik (Here I Am) through ATKV-Crescendo and this album is across platforms you can get it online. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gOuLybAgOg1dIHY1QaXuF?si=R5BFJZOWTY-UwHuyMtPpuw

In the last few months I have been very intentional about documenting conversations around true experiences of people I have lived with and watched live out their purpose. I can’t tell you how good that’s been for me. And I know you will find encouragement and strength in her story. Rachelle Ngalula Mukendi, is a 22 year old Coloured-Congolese, Lover of Jesus,a Missionary, Community Developer, Communication Science student, Model and Performing Artist. She has a huge heart for Women empowerment and young girls discovering their true identity concerning who God says they are. She also has a passion for speaking up and out about Gender-Based Violence, and finding solutions to see this problem eradicated. She embodies the terms aspire to inspire.

This Angel and I sat down and had such a fun time travelling to Sydenham as she painted pictures of her childhood like the Visual Artist she is. Through the dips of her brush across childhood joy, trauma, courage and deep lessons she picked up from little things. Angela’s story is one about confidence forming from a place of prayer for a 7year old to today stepping forth boldly on stages across the world to become all she is meant to be. Breaking big chunks of complicated principles and concepts into little tidbits that matter to each audience so they can digest depth and find significance in their own lives. Angela Del Fava is an Artist, Community developer and missionary with South Roots International, a ministry under Youth with a Mission. Listen in to this episode as soon as it drops on the 30th!

I had the most authentic heart to heart conversation with Nqo Mafukidze. This is a conversation that can give fresh perspective on how to handle the unfolding of life beyond our expectations.  Nqo Mafukidze is a Pastor, Author, Speaker, Worshipper and wife. She is married to Pastor Dylan Mafukidze. You know that I love to interview interesting people to talk about life issues and as we talk about the good, the bad and the ugly so many of my guests genuinely share their lives with us from an authentic place of vulnerability. I hope you enjoy this episode.

I had the chance to catch up with Tariro a few weeks ago and the conversation left me sharpened as usual.. As we talked about life, music and God, I couldn’t help but see how much being secure in your identity and knowing what your purpose is in life is so liberating. Listen to this episode to glean some life lessons and get some absolute truths. Tariro neGitare (loosely translated, Tariro and the guitar) is a guitarist, singer and songwriter based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe who plays afro-soul music. She is also the founder of Magitare Africa an organisation that fosters global understanding through the arts focusing on development of communities through cultural initiatives.

In this episode I sit with Mercy my sister and we talk about growing up with our Older sister Ketty. We discuss the odd times from bullying, naughtiness and embarrassing moments. All the weirdness we went through growing up. We share all those stories we never talk about. We also feature a spoken word piece by Yanta Limèy titled : Of Curves and Thrones!

Have you ever wanted to interrogate the issue of marriage, ministry and pioneering and never had a place to have a candid conversation? Brooke and Bryce are absolutely that dose of honesty and wisdom that you need to navigate life and the transitions that come with it. I had the most fun talking to this amazing couple, they paint a good real life picture of what love is. No funk, no lies, just plain commitment and a whole lot of intentional loving!

In this episode Umind?! talks about dating, talent and purpose. Peggie Shangwa is a Creative Entrepreneur, Communications Practitioner, Performer and Transformational Leadership Development Consultant. She is the founder of Page Poetry Alive and Senior Editor of Groove Magazine International, two platforms that promote youth development through purpose and destiny alignment.

In this episode Umind?! sits with Singer and Songwriter Petronellah Sengwayo to talk about her recent event Good Vibes. This is a Feature episode from The AfroCreatives Radio A podcast Umind?! also hosts. The AfroCreatives Radio is a podcast that produces clean content for a connected, collaborative continent. We use dialogue to inspire everyday people to re-imagine human relationships with the hope of establishing growth and unity. We believe that with the right approach, every interaction can be a meaningful one - one that catalyses a change in mind-set, a change in action, and a change in culture. Our creative mission is to find these approaches through facilitating dialogue that is free of adversity and intolerance.

Imagine the title of each of the books you write being underwritten by some catastrophe, hurt, disaster, or some such crazy turn your life takes—and finding lessons to write about. Who in the world does that and causes a mind shift whilst weathering life? Umind?! sits down with Thabani Mlilo to discuss the societal shifts we need to continue having around mental health and wellness.Thabani is the Co-Founder and Facilitator at Ubuntu Lab. He has presented at the SoCreative Summit, Seedstars Summit, and Hub Konneckt events, among others. A YALI RLC SA Alumni and author of three books, he has toured much of Africa through his work, using his book The Shift to challenge young people to transform their mindsets and become more proactive. He has also released an audio/visual series called Unfiltered, aimed at empowering individuals on their personal journeys.This episode is brought to you by Sit With U, in partnership with Page Poetry Alive and in collaboration with Wired 2 Love & Thrive, exploring mental health and wellness in real, transformative ways.

The weight of loss, the sting of vulnerability, and the quiet moments that shape us—Loveness Nleya opens up to Umind?! about the real struggles behind the smiles. From grieving her father to breaking down with a friend in front of Fife Avenue Creamy Inn, she shares the everyday moments that test our mental health and wellness. This is a conversation about courage, truth, and discovering what real wealth truly looks like.This episode is the first of many collaborative conversations by Sit With U, in partnership with Page Poetry Alive and Wired 2 Love & Thrive, exploring mental health, wellness, and what it means to be well in body, mind, and spirit. Loveness is a multi-talented creative, Digital Marketing Advisor, and Techpreneur, empowering young people, women, and MSMEs to leverage tech for growth in life and business.

Just Peggie- Umind?! Checking in.

Umind?! Talks to Caleb Bannister in this episode titled : 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 Caleb is passionate about Peace and Reconciliation. A Public Speaking Consultant and Self Care expert who has travelled to 38 nations. In the past 5 years he has travelled and delivered messages of Hope, Peace and Reconciliation across different platforms. Speaking to Dignitaries, Universities, Special Ed schools, Radio stations, the indigenous tribes of the Kalahari Desert in South Africa, Botswana and to the soldiers on the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Kore and in South Korea. He is confident with all he has seen, that people from diverse backgrounds regardless of gender or faith, can develop the art of valuing the each other.

Henry David Thoreau said-The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it. How true is that? In this episode Umind?! looks at the many places in her life where she has needed take a step back and evaluate. A kind of audit of life based on experience lived so far. They say everything that’s good comes at a price but others insist that nothing in life is free. Is this true and are we able to take stock of how far we have come in our own lives and gauge if we have counted the cost and paid the price?

Umind?! goes solo on Sit With U for the first time and shares some of her poetry in this episode as well as opening up, taking us a step closer into her life. From the decisions she has made in her life in the areas of dating, singleness, travel and work. I guess a new year is always refreshing and proffers a new slate that is the blank canvas we all need to start afresh. Tea Alone sometimes is anecdotal, reflective, revealing and chewy in that it reveals the processing we all go through as we take the helm of the New year, the expectations we have juxtaposed against the reality of what actually happens. It’s true that some things are caught and not taught and no one can run effectively when they are lugging Suitcases. It’s from this that she shares some of the experiences and nuggets that she is carrying into 2023 assisted mostly by the lessons 2022 taught her and what she was able to apply in her life with some epic fails and wins. You will enjoy this.

In this episode Elspeth opens up about her journey and speaks about singleness, the journey to love from her first crush, heartbreak, disappointment, joy, motherhood and the trenches life throws at you as a young female Creative pioneering in an ever evolving terrain. Elspeth Chimedza known as Eloya Somaine is a Creative Consultant, Social Media Marketer & Writer with over 9 years of experience in editorial, social media management, content marketing, and branding. Elspeth is the founder, and editor-in-chief of Groove Magazine International a music and urban culture magazine focused on young innovators and influencers across the globe and their impact on urban culture. If you are up to candid conversations then you will absolutely enjoy this.

Sharing our story is something that isn't always easy but in this episode Wadzie jumps right in with such ease. In a world where everyone has an opinion it can be quite frightening for all of us to open up and share our story. From smoking, drinking and being the life of the party this is a story we can all relate to. So spare some time and listen in.Wadzanai Chiuriri is a Spoken word Artist, Podcaster, PR & Digital Communications Practitioner with over 8 years of experience in Digital Marketing, Advertising and PR & Reputation Management.

I had so many coloured friends growing up and now I have family across races. Sitting down with Patrick Miller to talk about race, trauma, and vulnerability was so fun—but it also made me a little upset as Patrick shared about growing up in Zimbabwe and the many stereotypes around being coloured. Listen in for more.”Patrick Miller is a Zimbabwean playwright, public advocacy consultant, researcher, gamer, and writer. His areas of expertise include research, sociology, cultural studies, project design, communication, facilitation, community mobilisation, performing arts, creative writing, writing as therapy, advocacy, and activism. He is passionate about creating and curating cross-cultural cooperation and understanding.

What does it take to lead with creativity, courage, and truth in today’s world?Umind?! sits down with Farai Ncube—an Experimental Creative and Programme Manager with years of experience driven by bold innovation and creativity. A mother and leader, she brings a wealth of expertise in building value through collaborative partnerships, organisational development, and capability development workflows for businesses at various stages of growth.Listen in as she shares her story and some hard truths about life in this powerful episode.

What does every woman in her 30s need to know about fertility, health, and wellness—IVF, early menopause, and fertility goals?As a continuation of the episode with Rumbidzai Phiri, Umind?! sits down with Dr. Nyarai Paweni, a naturopathic physician passionate about empowering people on their journey to vibrant health—body, mind, and spirit.In this Part 2 conversation, we dive into real-life issues affecting women, including fertility, IVF, and the challenges of navigating health in your 30s. The discussion is honest, personal, and deep.Listen in to discover what every woman in her 30s should know about staying healthy.

Umind?! responds to a conversation started by Ruvheneko a few weeks ago, when she shared her good news about her journey to motherhood and posed valid questions to thirty-something young women out there. As a thirty-something young woman hosting a podcast that focuses on Society and Culture—with an intentional lens on real-life issues that are often hard and difficult—Umind?! felt it was both key and timely to address the questions raised in that clip.Having guest Rumbidzai Chikapa Phiri—a Social Entrepreneur, HR Systems Developer, and Pastoral Leader—was an added advantage, ensuring a safe space for honest and meaningful conversation.Join us as we dive into this current topic, asking and discussing questions with the hope that truth can be found and walked out, while ensuring that the valid questions raised are given room to be explored and, where possible, answered.

In this first episode, Umind?! explores imposter syndrome, firsts, and the fears that come with starting something new.Listen in as Cynthia Chirinda—Author, Life Coach, Strategist, and Pastor - shares insights on the power of our emotions and how fear, when understood, can sometimes work to our advantage.

Introduction to Sit With U.