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The Empathy Podcast
by Whitney Cele
We're dedicated to fostering empathy through open dialogue and storytelling. This is a platform where curiosity and concern collide, through the sharing of our various insights and lived experiences.Tune in as we explore diverse perspectives, challenge (false) assumptions and champion empathy! We hope that every new episode brings us one step closer to a being a more connected and understanding people.
Episodes
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Linda Gumede on Living in Purpose & Letting God shape your Woman.
In this episode of The Empathy Project, I sit down with Linda for a conversation that turned out to be less about life in Taiwan and more about who she became while she was there. Linda opens up about her faith journey- how two years abroad drew her closer to God rather than further from Him, and...
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Wezizwe O’Driscoll on Phases, Growing Pains, & Transforming into the Woman you’re meant to be
In this episode of The Empathy Project, I sit down with Wezizwe O’Driscoll — a young woman navigating life, identity, and self-discovery in Taiwan. We talk about the growing pains of building a life abroad, navigating grief and loss away from home, and the quiet weight of shame so many young…
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Soft Mbokodos: Becoming, Thriving & Redefining your womanhood abroad with Ronelle Kekana
We are living in the age of the soft life. But our softness does not necessarily replace our strength, it was meant to sit beside it. South African women fought too hard, for too long, for us to mistake rest for forgetting. In celebration of Women’s month,we can pour our wine, choose peace, and...
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The Move: One Year later with Whitney Cele
It’s been ONE year since I packed up my life and moved BACK to Taiwan. My decision to move to Asia left many wondering, and in this episode I finally open up about it all. The why, the journey, the hardships, the culture shock (again) and joys. With the help of my good friend, Wandisa Nkosi, I…
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Friendship Woes: Break ups and Make ups with Amanda K
Friendship breakups can be just as painful as romantic ones—maybe even more. After 8 years of silence, distance, and growth, Amanda and I finally sat down for an honest, vulnerable, and (surprisingly) funny conversation about our friendship fallout and recent reconciliation. In this episode, we...
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The Black Way: Family, Community, Surviving & Belonging with TK
TK takes us on a journey through his experience of *growing up Black* in rural KwaZulu-Natal, where life was shaped by the absence of water, electricity, and modern conveniences. From these humble beginnings to navigating a world dominated by whiteness, TK shares the reality of being the "missing...
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Owning your Blackness, Ethnicity & Heritage with Allan Basajjasubi
On today's episode we are joined by Ugandan-born, South African-raised Attorney, Allan Basajjasubi. Alan takes us on his journey of realising, processing, accepting and owning his identity of foreigner in a newly democratic South Africa as an adolescent. He gives us a peak into some of the...
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Growing up Black with Whitney: "I had pride in my Blackness when I realised what it wasn't"
As we gear up to celebrate Freedom Day in our country's 30th year of Democracy, our 'Growing up Black' series will be revealing how we've individually defined ourselves in the face of adversity. Because truly, we are who we are, because of what we've endured. I'll be kicking off the series with a...
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30 & Single with Amanda K: "We like ourselves & cannot accept the falsehoods given to us as LOVE"
Women in their 30-somethings tend to hear a lot about WHY & HOW they are "alone", I thought it was only fair to wrap up the month of LOVE by sharing what we have to say for ourselves! My guest this episode is model, voice-actor & corporate baddie, Amanda Kaburise to chat singleness and…
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Love & Then What with Norika: "I am the Red Flag!"
Happy Valentines Day, friends!!!! Love is supposedly in the air, but not necessarily for everyone... so, we thought we'd spread some good, sweetheart vibes! I'm joined by super sports fan, Norika Naidoo, exchanging views & experiences on love and situationships! In today's chat, we're focusing on...
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Black at Work with ChiChi: "Is my blackness or gender being attacked here, or is it both?"
Many people in Corporate South Africa, particularly Black employees, have stories of how proximity to Whiteness has positively influenced their career progression. But how many of us have taken the time to truly consider how embracing our individuality can enhance not only our personal work...
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Black at Work with Andile: "It's not my role to be friendly, I'm here to work!"
The prevailing discourse preaches; NOW is the time for Black employees in South Africa to thrive! However, some crucial questions remain; do Black people truly experience a sense of empowerment in their professional environments? While we may actively participate in these spaces, how much do we...
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The Art of Self Love with Lindi R: "Do you love because you care, or do you care because you love?"
Do you love yourself? What does that self-love look like? Is it the act of taking care of yourself and the general condition of your life? or Is it simply accepting yourself flaws and all? Is it holding a mirror up to yourself, taking a very hard look at who you are and having to call yourself...
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On Empathy with Whitney: "Leave room for an alternative perspective"
Imagine starting a podcast and not introducing it!!! Well... that's exactly what I did and I've finally sat down with myself, Whitney Cele, to record a very late and overdue podcast on all things Empathy Project. Thank you to everyone who responded to my request for questions, I hope I've…
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Soft vs Imbokodo with Sibusi: "Knowing yourself is the best thing you can ever do for yourself"
In this episode, we unpack the art of becoming the women we truly want to be. Join us as Sibusi Zwane, photographer & musician, shares her experiences of womanhood and self-discovery. Sibusi very honestly talks us through the reasons behind her (former) tough exterior and her journey of embracing…
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The Duality of Women with Noluthando: "You're a responsibility to yourself"
Being a woman today looks different to what we may have imagined it to be for ourselves. In some ways we have defied gravity, and in other ways there are still so many barriers to break through. I sat down with the gorgeous Noluthando Mauze to unpack womanhood, what it means to us and the ways in...
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Friendship Woes Bonus Clip: on boxes, fostering friendship & serving eachother
It takes two to tango... Are you showing up for your friends in the ways they might need? But more interestingly, are you allowing your friends to show up for you? There is so much value in Adult Friendship and I hope this little clip reminds you of it. For more on this you can check out our...
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Friendship Woes with Wandi.Lu: "Perception is greater than Truth"
At The Empathy Project, we believe in the transformative power of open dialogue and exchange. Our platform serves as a space for collective interrogation of topics that often breed contention and misunderstanding. We are dedicated to fostering empathy and building a sense of community by bringing...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We're dedicated to fostering empathy through open dialogue and storytelling. This is a platform where curiosity and concern collide, through the sharing of our various insights and lived experiences.Tune in as we explore diverse perspectives, challenge (false) assumptions and champion empathy! We hope that every new episode brings us one step closer to a being a more connected and understanding people.
HOSTED BY
Whitney Cele
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We're dedicated to fostering empathy through open dialogue and storytelling. This is a platform where curiosity and concern collide, through the sharing of our various insights and lived experiences.Tune in as we explore diverse perspectives, challenge (false) assumptions and champion empathy! We...
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The Empathy Podcast is created and hosted by Whitney Cele.
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