“My family was like my sword trying to battle the cancer” – Kauthar Roomaney This brave, young and beautiful (inside and out) young woman was so inspiring. She speaks about her cancer experience throughout the episode. Her lowest moment was when her mother took her to the hairdresser to cut her hair. Instead of cutting…
Kauthar Roomaney – Cancer Survivor – Motivational Speaker – Data Analyst – S02E39
Shabnam Palesa Mohamed – Social Justice Activist – Attorney – Journalist – Creative – S02E38
“Respect and love people who have less than you…” – Shabnam Palesa Mohamed We had the opportunity of interviewing Shabnam at the Durban Center for Fine Arts – bountiful place! Shabnam’s interview is so rich and authentic. We find out who the love of her life is? A real activist, change maker & passionate about…
Nkosikhona Uthmaan Mpungose – Community Development Activist – YIA Executive Director – Youth Facilitator – S02E37
“Learn the career before you start studying the career. Go and volunteer…” – Nkosikhona Uthmaan Mpungose His grandmothers gave him the names of “Nkosikhona” meaning “God does exist” and “Uthmaan” the name of the 3rd Caliph of Islam. After growing up in a boarding school he pursued IT, to Engineering and then switched to the…
Issa Lopez – Founder of Issa Leo – Men’s Fashion Brand – S02E36
“Living as a Muslim is a good life. You live in good boundaries. You don’t harm others and you take care of others…” – Issa Lopez Issa Lopez was really interesting. Born in Grenada, Spain and then grew up in Mexico. Travelled to England to learn English and then fell in love with Cape Town….
Saaleha Idrees Bamjee – Food Photographer – Writer – Poet – Idea Girl – S02E35
“Today’s youth are so positive and so aware of the important stuff. They so woke.” – Saaleha Idrees Bamjee Born in 1983 in the small town of Azaadville on Joburg’s West Rand, Saaleha now lives closer to the city’s engineered skylines working as a freelance writer, photographer and incidental designer. Khalil was stuck in JHB traffic…