In My 20s

Immunology featuring Martyna Scibiorek | In My 20s #44

Episode #44 of the “In My 20s” podcast feature immunologist, Martyna Scibiorek (@maartiiinii). On this episode of @in_my20s, Martyna will discuss the human immune system and how it responds to threats such as diseases, bacteria and viruses. In addition we’ll discuss COVID-19 🦠 The "In My 20s" podcast, hosted by…

9 Oct 2020 34 min

The CBD Intern: Cannabis 101 featuring Amara Nkem Abonta | In My 20s #43

Episode #43 of the “In My 20s” podcast features Amara Nkem Abonta who speaks about her experience as a first time intern at a company that produces CBD products. She also unpacks the difference between CBD, THC (both found in the cannabis plant) and discusses the benefits of using CBD…

19 Mar 2020 22 min

Epilepsy Warrior featuring Yumna Aysen | In My 20s #42

Episode #42 of the “In My 20s” podcast features Yumna Aysen (@yumiuniverse) about the importance of having a life coach, mentorship and the realities of living with epilepsy. The "In My 20s" podcast is an honest conversation on self-discovery featuring the next generation of leaders in their respective industries. Each…

6 Mar 2020 29 min

Live Your Truth featuring TJ Ngoma | In My 20s #41

Episode #41 of the “In My 20s” podcast features TJ Ngoma (@tjngoma) who speaks about culture, pride 🏳️‍🌈 and being the first plus-size male model to sign with an agency in South Africa. The "In My 20s" podcast is an honest conversation on self-discovery featuring the next generation of leaders…

28 Feb 2020 36 min

Love & Marriage featuring Toni-lee & Michael Crowster | In My 20s #40

It’s all LOVE on this episode of the podcast, as Toni-lee Crowster and Michael Crowster chat about the essence of love and marriage in their 20s. This is a historic episode for the podcast as it’s our first recording with two people. The "In My 20s" podcast is an honest…

14 Feb 2020 24 min

I Can’t Stop Now featuring Chido Chikumbu | In My 20s #39

Episode #39 of the “In My 20s” podcast features Chido Chikumbu (@cheedz_sa) who speaks about her 20s journey from going against her parent’s expectations to teach English in Korea all the way to working a corporate 9-5 job while balancing her passion as a YouTuber. The "In My 20s" podcast…

6 Feb 2020 29 min

2019 & The Moon featuring Twala Tawela Ng’ambi | In My 20s #38

Episode #38 of the “In My 20s” podcast features Twala Tawela Ng’ambi (@ amtwala) who speaks about the importance of knowing yourself and understanding your enneagram type, love langue, star sign and taking personality tests. The "In My 20s" podcast is an honest conversation on self-discovery featuring the next generation of…

21 Dec 2019 33 min

On Exploring Privilege featuring Miguel Da Costa | In My 20s #37

Episode 37 of the "In My 20s" podcast titled “Exploring Privilege“ features Miguel Da Costa who shares his personal journey to understanding privilege. He speaks about white privilege, white-male privilege and how we need to make more effort to call out discrimination and racism in the world. The "In My…

6 Dec 2019 25 min

On Life & Loss featuring Amy Chi-Chi Chiwaye | In My 20s #36

Episode 36 of the "In My 20s" podcast titled “On Life & Loss“ features Amy Chi-Chi Chiwaye who speak openly and honestly about culture, belonging, life and loss. The "In My 20s" podcast is an honest conversation on self-discovery featuring discussions with people in their 20s who are navigating various…

29 Nov 2019 30 min

I Love My Job featuring Mpho Manyisa | In My 20s #35

Episode #35 of the “In My 20s” podcast features Mpho Manyisa (@mphoxo) who expresses her appreciation of working for a company that looks after her career growth as well as her mental and physical well-being. She also opens up about her experiences as a 20 something year old and the…

15 Nov 2019 24 min

As A Man… featuring Mdu Mahlangu | In My 20s #34

Episode #34 of the “In My 20s” podcast features Mdu Mahlangu (@mdu_majaivane) who speaks openly and honestly about how men deal with emotions, the concept of masculinity and he also speaks about his mission to positively impact young men through brotherhood. The "In My 20s" podcast is an honest conversation…

8 Nov 2019 33 min

Living with Depression featuring Ondela Mlandu | In My 20s #33

Episode #33 of the “In My 20s” podcast features Ondela Mlandu (@ondela_m) who openly speaks about her battle with depression. She mentions how her childhood, family mental health history, society and work impacted her her mental health. Ondela said her breakthrough came when she checked herself into a mental clinic…

10 Oct 2019 33 min

Freelancer Isolation featuring Elna Schütz | In My 20s #32

Episode #32 of the “In My 20s” podcast features, journalist and podcaster, Elna Schütz (@elnaschutz). In this episode Elna speaks about her decision to become a freelancer and particularly focuses on some of the mental heal affects of freelancers who face Freelancers Isolation. We also discuss her 20s journey and…

4 Oct 2019 27 min

Xenophobia featuring Rebecca Sibanda | In My 20s #31

Episode 31 of the "In My 20s" podcast titled “Xenophobia“ features, constitutional law researcher Rebecca Sibanda. In this episode Rebecca honestly addresses conversations around African history, migration, Xenophobia and what it’s like to be a foreigner living in another African country. The "In My 20s" podcast is an honest conversation…

25 Sep 2019 32 min

Can They Hear Us? featuring Karabo Mafolo | In My 20s #30

Episode 30 of the "In My 20s" podcast titled “Can They Hear Us?“ features Daily Maverick journalist and law & gender masters student, Karabo Mafolo who speaks about the gender-based violence crisis and what it feels like to be a woman living South Africa today. The "In My 20s" podcast…

13 Sep 2019 29 min

Power of the Mind featuring Palesa ‘Pali’ Tembe| In My 20s #29

Episode #29 of the "In My 20s" podcast titled “Power of the Mind” features Afternoon Express Presenter and Actress Palesa ‘Pali’ Tembe. In this episode Palesa speaks about the power of visualisation in manifesting the things you want in your life. The "In My 20s" podcast is an honest conversation…

29 Aug 2019 33 min

I Will Not Conform featuring Cato Louw | In My 20s #28

Episode #28 of the "In My 20s" podcast titled “I Will Not Conform” features SuperSport & EWN Sports Presenter, Cato Louw. In this episode Cato shares her unconventional journey to becoming one of the youngest sports presenters in South Africa. She also opens up about the amazing experience and challenges…

23 Aug 2019 32 min

Love Your Curves featuring Candice Manuel | In My 20s #27

Episode #27 of the "In My 20s" podcast titled “Love Your Curves” features Candice Manuel who shares her journey to becoming a model and body positive activist. In this episode she encourages women to love every aspect of themselves - mind body and soul. The "In My 20s" podcast is…

9 Aug 2019 28 min

Reading Cures Ignorance Featuring Siyavuya Madikane | In My 20s #26

Episode #26 of the "In My 20s" podcast titled “Reading Cures Ignorance” features Siyavuya Madikane who discusses the importance of not just reading but as Africans, reading African literature, to better understand our history and who we are. He also explores how the power of reading allows you to travel…

20 Jul 2019 34 min

Child of the Diaspora Featuring Gloria Marandu | In My 20s #25

Episode #25 of the "In My 20s" podcast titled “Criticism vs. the Ego" features Gloria Marandu who discusses her life and journey from living in various African countries to living abroad in the UK. She expands on the concept of home and at times earning for a greater sense of…

12 Jul 2019 32 min