Ever wondered what the role of HR at work is?? Moratuwa has you covered. I had a very insightful conversation with my friend & human resource practitioner, Moratuwa Motsemme. We explored the role of HR at length, touched on the application process and how one can verify a potential place of employment. We wrapped up our conversation by speaking about the recruitment process, cv's and the work culture fit. Moratuwa advises job seekers to ask questions rather than assume, as one can assume incorrectly and miss great work opportunities.
In this episode Michaela and I discuss the importance of mental health professionals such as psychologists, counsellors and social workers taking care care of their own mental health. We speak about how unanticipated life encounters can push us into our comfort zones, but also bring about growth in us as individuals. Michaela also leaves us with a gentle reminder of the fact that we are human before we are mental health workers, therfore we should also be open to receive when we are served by others, the same way that we serve our patients.
Michaela's private practice is in Pretoria east. Website: https://michaelacorbett.com/
In this episode Hope briefly reflects on the Mental Health Check-In event she hosted via her female NPO. She then proceeds to talking about the mind-and-body connection, to demonstrate how intertwined physical and mental health are. Suicide signs and management are discussed and she closes off with giving general mental health tips while reminding you to do something for your mental health today... Happy Mental Health Day YHV family!!!
Free Resources:
Lifeline: 0861 322 322
SADAG: 011 234 4837
Suicide Crisis Lifeline: 0800 567 567
Trauma Helpline: 0800 205 026
A good old girl chat (as always) between Hope and Dzuni but this episode is kept it a lot shorter than the last one they did together. In this episode Dzuni and Hope unpack some of the challenges of growing up black; from being first borns, to being female children... You don't want to miss this one.
Grab a chair, sit down and join Hope as she has a conversation about mentorship with one of her mentee's Njabulo. They share their journey leading up to their mentor-and-mentee relationship, the importance of mentorship and why they believe mentorship is important.
In this Episode Hope is joined by her friend Skye and they tackle the conversation of skin lightening/bleaching. Skye’s Masters research is on this topic and she shares some of her findings as she has been researching the topic. She also shares the dangers and after effect of using products that have ingredients such as mercury.
In this episode Hope shares her experience of studying for her Counselling Psychology board exam, which she had in June 2021. She reflects on the amount of time she took to study (in total), touches on the difference between preparing for an oral exam vs a written exam. She also lets us in on the study methods she used. ...And lastly reminds us of how incredible our brains are, in that we have muscle memory and should learn to trust ourselves.
In this episode Hope engages in conversation with Shirley Kaliko, the founder and president of an NPO called Women of Substance Women of Great Worth. They speak about Shirley's professional career and how she found her voice in the entertainment industry as a model. Shirley also shares how she found her passion for women empowerment and community projects - which she thanks her mother for. Lastly they speak about the Mother/Father Wound conference hosted by Shirley on 30 April 2022, in which Hope is one of the speakers.
Tickets are still available, make sure to make your purchase and don't miss out.
Resources:
-Facebook Page: Women of Substance Women of Great Worth.
-Instagram: @womenofsubstancenpo
-Contact Details: 082 621 1143
In this episode Hope sets the tone for what will be season two of Your Highest Version. She also gets candid about her unemployment journey and the depressive state she found herself in, in that period. And leaves you with some encouragement.
Contact Details:
yhv.yourhighestversion@gmail.com.
Instagram: @yourhighestversion
If your are struggling with depression or any other mental health difficulties, here's a list of resources:
1. SADAG: 011 234 4837 & @sadag_official (Instagram) & www.sadag.org.
2. Life Line : 086 132 2322.
3. Suicide Crisis Lifeline: 080 056 7565.
4. Trauma Helpline: 080 020 5026.
In this episode Hope is joined by her Purpose-SumSum, Lindiwe and they briefly overview season one and speak about what to expect in season 2.
Episode 11 (16 June):
Elliottah and Michaela fall under the 1% of individuals who make it into Psychology masters selection in their first year of applying. They stopped by to have a conversation with Hope about their experience of masters selection and how they prepared for the process. They also get into a candid conversation about the importance of self-care for professionals in the Psychology field, while emphasizing the fact that self-care practices don’t need to cost much.
Contact Details:
Elliottah: @elliottah_M & elliottahmakgato@gmail.com.
Michaela: michaelalourens@gmail.com.
Resources:
Cognition & Co
Instagram: @cognitionandco
Website: linktr.ee/cognitionandco
In this episode the tables are turned and Hope is in the hot seat, as her Purpose-SumSum, Lindiwe asks the questions. Lindiwe asks Hope about her female NPO (Contagious Classy Divas Network). They delve into a conversation about how CCDN came about, its vision and how it aims to serve women. ...and ofcourse there is a sprinkle of petty throughout the conversation.
Resources & contact details:
-Twitter: CCDN_diva
-Facebook pages: Hope Mathole & Contagious Classy Diva’s Network
-Instagram: @contagiousdiva
-Blog: Hopemathole.blogspot.com
-Emails:ccdn.hopeisabrand@gmail.com yhv.yourhighestversion@gmail.com.
Book recommendation:The Dance of Intimacy-Harriet Lerner
In this episode Hope is joined by light (pun intended) and black girl magic. Boipelo and Nomtha are directors of Nokhanya Psychometrics. They dropped by to speak to Hope about their journey of becoming Psychometrists, what is required and about their company. They also touch on toxic work environments and how such environments can suck out the passions we have and trick us into believing we’re no longer passionate.
Contact Details:
boipelo@nokhanya.co.za
Nomtha@nokhanya.co.za
Instagram: @nokhanya_pychometrics
Website: nokhanya.co.za
In this episode Hope is joined by her dear friend Patricia and they transparently share about their experience of abuse in the church space, and by religious leaders. Patricia describes some of her intimate experiences of how inappropriate their spiritual father (at the time) was towards her and so many other young girls in the church. They both highlight possible red flags one can look out for & validate the experience of those who may be going through the same thing…
On a lighter note though, they touch on their friendship and how they managed to evolve from bonding over brokenness to building a healthy sisterhood which is now 7+ years old.
In this episode Hope is joined by Sylvia & Monique to speak about their Counselling Psychology masters selection experience. They touch on the selection process itself and how the master’s program is designed. Hope jokingly describes their different personalities and how this helped them learn from each other as peers who did their internship at the same institution. Both Sylvia and Monique are Counselling Psychologists, one in private practice and the other working in the Medico-legal field.
Contact Details:
Sylvia: Sylviakruger94@gmail.com
Monique: miqi22.mr@gmail.com
Resources:
Cognition & Co
Instagram: @cognitionandco
Website: linktr.ee/cognitionandco
SADAG: @sadag_official (Instagram) & www.sadag.org.
Skye and Johan join Hope in a conversation about Clinical Psychology Masters selection. They reflect on how they experienced some of the activities done in their selection process. They also speak about the challenges of being a master’s student, while also reminiscing on some fond memories about the journey. We also find out from the YHV lightening round they played, that Johan knows lyrics to Taylor Swift’s songs and that Skye listens to rap music.
Contact details:
-Johan: jvdhoogt@gmail.com
-Skye: skyentsokota@gmail.com
Resources:
Cognition & Co
Instagram: @cognitionandco
Website: linktr.ee/cognitionandco
In this episode Tintswalo Mashele joins Hope to speak about her initiative called “That Forbidden Fruit”. This initiative shines a light on the taboo topic of women’s sexual health and empowering women to penetrate different spaces where they are normally overlooked. Tinie & Hope also briefly share about their celibacy journeys.
Tine contact details:
-Linkedin – Founder of That Forbidden Fruit
Resources:
-The Wait- Devon and Meagan Goods (book and devotional).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10sGiyDH-rM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNGEMl6WnaI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zw7AXwnb8M
Dr Eve – podcast, website, and books.
