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As you’ve come to know me; I love uncovering gems outta untilled soil. And using those to build bridges. Especially when guided by .

I’ve always been a bridge-builder. A pioneer. Seer. And here I am again; in deep development-mode. But this time I wanna take a moment to make a sandwich. Stay with me. It’s gonna get a bit messy…

Turning 60 this month and having nearly lost my 84 yrs old Father in November caused me to take a closer look at this phase in my life. I’ve lived in Cape Town for 27 years and only just come to realise this “Sandwich Generation” coupled with third culture kids and “soft life” idea, is no joke, wena!!!

Our two Cape Town born and educated daughters, left our nest empty, to go to “university” in NY and Chicago. Left us behind. Empty house but full of bills “no gal”….!

What I’ve also come to know is that so many of us feel we are “unique” in this role, time of life sandwiched between aging parents/extended family/siblings, social/economical/emotional obligations and desires.

Trouble is; We don’t typically share, explore and excavate these issues in community; such a messy sandwich of issues as they usually become. They do and will ultimately affect us all. And not just we women. Mothers. Daughters. I had to correct my husband on that notion ….🫣🤗

So!! I’ve created a short survey. Hoping you’ll help me to figure out if this navel-gazing is just my own or if it’s the reason so many of us take those weird selfies in the bathroom 😜😂😂. !

But really. I’d appreciate it if you’d share a bit of your experience anonymously here below.
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I’m building both a product and practice deeply informed by ancestral and southern African indigenous tradition, which I’d like to be sure is accessible and relevant to you. Please help me out? Share the link. Invite others to do the same.

Siyabonga Makhosi 🙏
“Let’s Make A Sandwich”
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I’m looking forward to sharing our journey alongside “Neo in Nomansland”, tomorrow. for African ! .co

I am so proud to announce our nomination and invite you to view a few clips from our recently completed internship, “ and in ”. I think you’ll enjoy what you see!!
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In this final chapter of "Neo in Nomansland" Book #1, we've offered it in isiZulu, with English transcription available. Beautifully set within an imagined ancestral realm and her known familiar landscape, Neo is faced with a challenge of recognising herself among the birds, bees and familiar indigenous plants and shrubs that she encounters, while navigating her way back home. Is she lost? Or has she found someplace and "someone" truly extraordinary along the way?

You'll be the judge. Let us know what you think and if you'd like to see more...? We'd love to hear your feedback in the comments below. Ngiyabonga! Camagu!!

Neo in Nomansland Chapter 3 isiZULU In this final chapter of "Neo in Nomansland" Book #1, we've offered it in isiZulu, with English Subtitles. Beautifully set within an imagined ancestral realm...

“Aah Mama Africa
The Motherland
Birthing all Life and biodiversity.
I salute you today.
Our ancestors dance
On this Africa Day -2024

The Great Turning is here.
The return to the Cradle of Humanity.
Heralding a rebirth of humankind.
Recalibrating our relationship with Mother Nature.
Bringing the winds of Change
Re-membering Sankofa.

Aah Mama Africa
Your time has come.
Our fiefdoms a relic of our colonial past
Our compromised elites
Who plunder our heritage
Know that your time has come.
The Spirit of Africa is rising.

From all corners of our world
And further from the cosmic field
The tribe is gathering.
Re-tracing the steps of a new awakening.
A new journey of Consciousness.

In times of crises.
When we are challenged on all fronts. We can respond with fear
Or we go within
Knowing who we are.
Knowing why we are here.
Knowing where we are going.
We are Present.

This is the gift that is opening up.
The breakdown becomes the breakthrough
We traverse the plane of ownership to stewardship.
We see the blessings of Ubuntu.
The interconnection with everything that exists.
We breathe in the air,
We embrace the microbiome of our Earth
Knowing we are born from GAIA’s womb.
Her water courses through our veins
With unconditional love.

Come now you wisdomkeepers
Custodians Of Mother Earth.
COME.
We are ready for the New World.” - Author Unknown

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Missing you all; Been spending more time on LinkedIn lately. Sorry folks. Take a look. Join us there…

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Still here! But much more engaged on and . Come. Check me out in those spaces . Looking forward to seeing you there! I’m going to use from now on, only for relevant lifestyle announcements related to . 🌿🌞🇿🇦.

So looking forward…..🎉😉🌞🇿🇦

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