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Conversations With Leelabee

Puthumile Ngwenya

29 episodes

2 days ago

A podcast where I get to speak to change-makers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things across a variety of industries. We talk mind, body and soul, challenges and adversity, blazing your own trail and finding success, wellness and happiness!

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A podcast where I get to speak to change-makers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things across a variety of industries. We talk mind, body and soul, challenges and adversity, blazing your own trail and finding success, wellness and happiness!

Show more...

Society & Culture

Episodes (20/29)

Conversations With Leelabee

Of Coconuts, Music, and Growth: A Conversation with Becky Chanteuse

Becky Chanteuse is known for her electric live performances at local hot spots in Lusaka. Her voice is powerful and silky smooth, her bold performance style is energetic and filled with dancing. Now she has released a brand new single, 'Nisiye’ an Afro-pop song about acceptance. Sung in Nyanja and English it challenges stereotypes formed in local and global communities. Join the conversation and get to know Becky Chanteuse!

Follow her on Spotify and all social media: @beckychanteuse

1 year ago

25 minutes 51 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

Bedtime Stories from the Kafue National Park

Tokozile Ngwenya's debut children's book 'Bedtime Stories from the Kafue National Park' is one of few Zambian children's books. This book features four captivating short stories each with a meaningful life lesson for your little ones. Showcasing the Kafue National Park and Zambian animals as well as Zambian names, this book is truly Prouldy Zambian. You can purchase it on Amazon and at Bookworld East Park and Manda Hill Lusaka locations. Enjoy the conversation.

1 year ago

56 minutes 46 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

Content Creation with In'utu J. Mubanga

Meet In'utu J. Mubanga Content Creator on Youtube and host of the Bulela Podcast. Bulela Podcast is a Channel dedicated to providing an open platform for African creatives and audiences alike. In this episode we talk about content creation... Podcast: Bulela Podcast (on all podcast platforms) Youtube: In'utu J. Mubanga https://www.youtube.com/c/InutuJMubanga Twitter: @BulelaPodcast Instagram: @bulelapodcast www.instagram.com/bulelapodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BulelaPodcast

2 years ago

45 minutes 5 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

I sat down with Fathima Abdoola, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian & Nutritionist with ten years experience in the Zambian and Australian nutrition industry. She runs Eat Smart Nutrition & Dietetics a service built on the importance of educating and empowering everyday people to achieve their dietary goals while still incorporating foods from their culture. She uses science-based information and strategies to ensure long-term success! In today's episode we talk about eating well while living a busy life, being intentional about change and diet fads. Follow her pages for her services and more information. Website: https://eatsmartdietetics.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatsmartdietetics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weightloss_nutritionist_ / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fathima-abdoola-7903a9102/

3 years ago

38 minutes 1 second

Conversations With Leelabee

Meet Lubunga Lucindi Chawelwa, a self-described seasoned mother of three, entrepreneur and businesswoman. Lubunga is a 2021 Tony Elumelu Foundation alumni who is passionate about health, fitness and lifestyle and works as a women’s transformational coach. In this episode we talk about post-partum life, knowing yourself, growth and life’s defining moments.

You can follow Lubunga here, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok as @lubungalucindi and LinkedIn: Lubunga Lucindi

3 years ago

54 minutes 4 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

Mystery Man: Eddie Black

Meet Eddie Black, a Zambian Hip Hop artist also known as the Duke of Galilee, he has been on the music scene since 2011. In this episode we talk about his music partnership with renowned producer Peezey Cables. Growing up with his grandparents, his musical journey, where he finds inspiration and what he has learned as an independent artist. Eddie also became a born again Christian and rebranded as a gospel artist releasing his debut album Just Got Saved in 2020. With a new single out right now and new music dropping soon he sat down to talk about what 2022 has in store for him. Twitter: @Eddieblackbaby IG: @eddieblackbaby Facebook: www.facebook.com/sireddieblack

3 years ago

45 minutes 56 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

Your Lover in All Things Nice

Meet Tokozile Ngwenya the woman behind one of the go-to food, wine and adventure Instagram accounts "Your Lover In All Things Nice." Toko shares her zest for good food, excellent wine and travel through her platform. She is also a mother of two, as well as a career woman, Toko is a co-author of a number of publications in the leading Malaria journal on Malaria Research and she has been featured on a PBS NEWSHOUR article. She is also a member of the Zambia Monitoring and Evaluation Association. In today's conversation we talk about Lusaka's top restaurants, sights to see and things to do as well as wine and how Toko's passion for "nice things" led to a new branch in her career writing for local travel magazine Nkwazi Pro-flight Magazine! Instagram @yourloverinallthingsnice Read more of her work at: linktr.ee/tokozilenngwenya Places mentioned: Lechwe Trust Art Gallery (IG) @lechweartgallery. Lusaka Museum. Green finger Zambia aka Green finger nursery and Shack Cafe. The Night jar (IG) @nightjarlsk and Sakae Paradise @sakaeparadiseresort.

3 years ago

44 minutes 18 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

Meet Nduulwa Kowa the host of Dear Diaspora Podcast, Zambian born American raised Afro-Optimist. On this episode we discuss being an immigrant, being a Princeton Africa fellow, remote work and life's challenges. Visit her podcast website www.deardiasporashow.com her podcast is Africa-Centered Conversation. The twitter is @deardiasporapod Instagram @deardiaspora, Nduulwa is @nduulwa.

3 years ago

54 minutes 3 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

The Fabric of Storytelling

Meet Ngosa Chungu, the Ndholvukhazi storyteller, the woman behind the acclaimed e18hteam documentary, she is a filmmaker, content creator, and visual storyteller. In this episode we talk about Television and Film, being a woman in a male-dominated industry, the importance of storytelling, and more. Join the Conversation! Support the podcast by donating here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leelabee Rent or buy e18hteam on Vimeo now: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/e18hteam Watch Mwansa's story in English https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-a21jegAk4 Watch Mwansa's story in Nyanja https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmqYEZ5anT8 Follow Ngosa on twitter: @whoops_c Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PurpleTembo E18team Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e18hteam

4 years ago

57 minutes

Conversations With Leelabee

Meet Yeve, a Lawyer, a wife, a mother, and a creative, as the founder of Philisa Creatives she is bridging the gap for children to learn Shona and Ndebele with the use of a multicultural picture book “My first book of Shona and Ndebele words” set in Zimbabwe. This book aims to help children learn these two languages as the majority of Ndebele and Shona language resources are both scarce and outdated. In this episode, we discuss being Zimbabwean, why representation matters, the power of telling our own stories, and what it is like to be a busy working woman. You can visit the website https://www.philisacreatives.com/ to order your book. Follow Philisa Creatives on Instagram @philisacreatives find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philisacreativez/ on Twitter @PhilisaCreativz

4 years ago

46 minutes 20 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

Meet Sebastien Dutch, a DJ and music producer, arguably Zambia’s biggest house Dj! On this episode we talk about his musical journey, ,and his current compliation album Smoke and Thunder powered by Mosi as well as what’s next for the King of House Music. Purchase Smoke & Thunder here: https://mvesesani.com/music/sebastien-dutch-sebastien-dutch-presents-smoke-thunder-the-album/

4 years ago

55 minutes 5 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

Meet Chembo, an international performance artist and storyteller. As a musician she goes by the name Chembomusic, in this episode we talk about growth, reinvention and rebirth. Join the conversation. *for links to Chembo's work you can find her on social media @Chembomusic!

4 years ago

49 minutes 28 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

Meet Niza Lebo Phiri, a 2018 Yali Mandela Washington Fellow, TV and Radio Broadcaster, Speaker, and host of the Podcast “I am Niza Lebo Podcast” which is a podcast that discusses life’s journey from personal development, faith, self-care, and inspiration. In this episode, we discuss growth in all its forms taking a look at career and spirituality as well as personal development.

You can find Niza on Twitter and IG: @NizaLebo_Phiri

Listen to her podcast here: https://anchor.fm/iamnizalebophiripodcast/episodes/Welcome-to-Iam-Niza-Lebo-Phiri-Podcast-elcg29

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NizaLeboPhiri

4 years ago

39 minutes 47 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

Meet Nothando Mpala, a Social entrepreneur and Global Events Director at Make It Media. She is also a part of The Powerbase Foundation, an organisation passionate about using entrepreneurial initiatives to solve the issue of multi-dimensional poverty. She helps run Naka Tech a programme focused on empowering young people with coding and tech skills to improve their earning power and future prospects. We talk about being African living in the diaspora and what it means to drive social impact and create sustainable solutions. You can follow these Instagram accounts to find out more: @powebasefoundation @makitmedia_ @nthando_mpala

4 years ago

41 minutes 1 second

Conversations With Leelabee

Meet Alan and Arthur, brothers with a passion for Mental Health and Basketball. Alan is the Director of the A2Z Foundation here in Zambia, the mission of the organisation is to increase the awareness of mental health issues affecting youth and to promote physical and emotional fitness through Life-skills and sport. Arthur is a former pro-ball player who started the initiative the Arthur Zulu Basketball Camp under AtoZ, a 5 day camp that will host the top 50 male and female student-athletes and also serve as a very high-level coaching clinic involving young dynamic coaches. In this episode, we discuss the importance of Mentorship and how you can redefine your path and create your own legacy. Visit the website here: https://www.thea2zfoundation.org/about.php Donate through Paypal here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=jnfqVQ47mnh6QAHkMVUaBWBXB-0LZ32wqvAHnzcYum4P-Jr2Qh-fVP2NNi6wt1pI0MkdSyE8yEGNIQkS Go Fund me donations here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/arthur-zulu-basketball-youth-camp

4 years ago

46 minutes 34 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

Meet Twaambo Kapilikisha a Life Coach focused on Transition Coaching, writer, and creative concept creator. She is the host of her podcast “Tea Time with Twaambo”. She is also the founder of The Confidence School an online platform that helps individuals through transitions in their lives. In this episode we get to know the woman behind the coaching and talk about the new year, life transitions, questions we should all be asking ourselves. You can access her coaching services here: https://trulytwaambo.com/confidence-school/ You can listen to her podcast here: https://anchor.fm/tea-time-with-twaambo You can follow her on IG here: @twaambo_k

4 years ago

34 minutes 49 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

A Special Episode: World AIDS Day

Meet Nsofwa Petronella Sampa the founder of Nsofwa Sampa Advocacy for People with Disabilities. Nsofwa has lived with HIV for 26 years and has tirelessly worked with young women and girls to eliminate the stigmas against people infected with HIV/AIDS and those living with disabilities. She is a trained psychosocial and clinical counsellor. This episode is sponsored by Continuum Zambia to find out more about their work visit their website www.continuumzambia.com

4 years ago

57 minutes 18 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

Of Men and Mental Health

Meet Thomas Kananda, IT specialist, Pro-Basketball player, Personal Trainer, and Mental Health advocate. In this episode he discusses his journey with mental health, we talk about black men and mental health stigmas as well as how we have both overcome mental health struggles. You can follow him on twitter: @Tommyboyone or check out his Personal Training page on IG: tommy_gunz101 Please note we are not mental health experts and professionals. If you need professional help here is a list of services that you can access: Alcoholics Anonymous Zambia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alcoholicsanonymouszambia email: aalusaka@gmail.com Psych Health Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psychealthz website: http://psychzambia.com/ phone: 0955264975 Lusaka helps has a full metal health provider infographic here: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10157746710779542&set=g.196039831695226

4 years ago

39 minutes 32 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

Of Fashion and Diabetes with Kaajal Vaghela

Meet Kaajal Vaghela a fashion designer, founder of KCVaghela brand, and founder of dia.betes.by.KC, she has a youtube channel where she shares her experience and journey with diabetes. She is all about fitness and wellness and is living proof that your challenges can become your triumphs. In this episode we discuss her journey into fashion, building her own brand, and becoming a diabetes advocate and champion for wellness within the diabetes community. We also discuss COVID-19 and its impact on her health and mental health.

Diabetes info

Youtube: www.youtube.com/KaajalVaghelaKC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dia.betes.by.kc/ or @dia.betes.by.kc

Fashion info

https://www.instagram.com/kcvaghela_brand/ or @kcvaghela_brand

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KCVaghelaBrand

5 years ago

51 minutes 6 seconds

Conversations With Leelabee

Of Storytelling and Filmmaking with Becky Ngoma

Meet Becky Ngoma filmmaker extraordinaire in this episode she shares how her childhood influenced her storytelling. She also talks about her journey as a filmmaking in Zambia as well as her experiences working on some of Zambia's most beloved productions. Becky is a pioneer and is making sure she gives back to upcoming filmmakers every chance she gets. Join the conversation.

5 years ago

54 minutes 15 seconds