Coffee with Temmi

If this topic hit home, I'd love to hear from you. Leave me a 60-second voicemail and I may share it on a future episode When did celebrating the end of high school become so expensive that families have to stretch their finances to give their children one memorable evening? Are we trying to measure our sacrifice by how much is spent on the perfect matric dance?

LIVE LIFE AWAKE. Live is for living. Live it to the fullest of your ability. Live it joyfully. Live it courageously. Live it intentionally. Live it gratefully. Live it fully - not just existing, but experiencing. Live in the moment. Live with purpose. Live with an open heart. Live while you can. Don’t just exist. Live Life Awake.

Power today. Gone tomorrow. There is a saying that absolute power corrupts absolutely. What I want to talk about today, I don’t think is absolute power. It’s something else. It’s an illusion of power.

THE FAMILY WE USED TO KNOW When I was growing up, family wasn’t just the people who lived in your house. Family was much bigger. There were grandparents. Aunties. Uncles. Cousins. Neighbours. All were family and they were all around us. Today Family is becoming something like a long distance relationship. Where do we go from here?

Have we lost our sense of decency? When did modesty become old-fashioned and showing everything become the norm? From pyjamas and bonnets in public to revealing fashion, wedding dresses and the pressure to look forever young, I wonder, have we lost our sense of dignity, privacy and appropriateness? There is beauty in every age. There is beauty in being feminine. There is beauty in being masculine....

She Walked So I Could Run A Conversation Between Two Generations of Women “She walked so I could run. And perhaps one day, my daughter will run because I dared to walk.”

What can you do today that your grandmother could not do? Women have been instrumental in bringing about change in their countries. Through protest, courage and determination, women fought for political power, social change and a better future. Their resolve in the face of adversity helped pave the way for greater freedoms and opportunities for the generations that followed. But what happens when...

The Aftermath of Jonasi The Polygamist sparked conversations around the world, but what happens after the story ends? Let's look beyond Jonasi's character to the lives he leaves behind: broken relationships, wounded children, damaged trust, and the lasting impact of selfish choices. We also ask difficult questions about healing, accountability, self-worth, and whether cycles of pain can be broken....

An explanation is not the same as accountability. Sometimes our reasons are valid. Sometimes they even help people understand us. But understanding why we did something doesn’t remove the need to own that we did it. Accountability isn’t proven by never being wrong. It’s proven by what we do when we are.

Delayed recognition does not mean you failed. Are you in a season where you feel overlooked… unnoticed… or discouraged… Remember this: being invisible is not the same as being insignificant. Your value is not determined by recognition. Your value is not determined by the timing of your recognition. You are not insignificant.

Hello and welcome to Coffee with Temmi. How are you doing? Today, I want to talk to the woman who is tired… the woman who keeps showing up, keeps carrying, and keeps giving, even when life feels heavy. This episode is about quiet strength, unseen burdens, and the resilience it takes to carry on when so much is being asked of you.

This episode, explores the idea that discipline and femininity are not opposites. Drawing lessons from the inspiring story of The Six Triple Eight and everyday life experiences, It reflects on the quiet strength of showing up, keeping promises to yourself, protecting your peace, and staying committed even when it’s difficult. A gentle reminder that women can be soft, graceful, and deeply disciplin...

Contempt slowly erodes a person’s confidence, self-worth, and dignity. It leaves invisible scars, making them feel unseen, unvalued, and less than they truly are. Over time, it can silence their voice and diminish the light they once carried within.

You can love deeply and still feel exhausted. Sometimes the people you think are strong are carrying the heaviest invisible loads.

Grief is not something you can prepare for, because you don’t know how it will hit you or when it will come. There is something in griefing that is more than sadness. The loneliness, emptiness, helplessness, the feeling of being left behind, and mostly the finality of it all. This week, I found a poem that’s helped me, it’s titled, GRIEF by Glen Flowers.

Homecoming: The Cost of Independence Across cities and cultures, more young adults in their 20s, and 30s are moving back home, not because they lack ambition, but because independence has become expensive. Rising rent, unstable job markets, student debt, and delayed life milestones are reshaping what adulthood looks like. But this shift isn’t just financial. It’s emotional. It’s cultural. It’s dee...

Today on Coffee with Temmi, I sat down with two incredibly impressive teenagers, Naledi Gugushe and Saba Eskandari for an honest conversation about the scourge of gender-based violence. It was truly heart-warming, and a powerful reminder of how hopeful our future is when young people are informed, courageous, and willing to engage. Tune in as we explore their perspectives and the change they want...

Where were you at midnight of 31st December 1999? It’s been 25 years since the world held its collective breath on that night. People prayed, panicked, and prepared for what they thought would be the end of the digital world. But when the clocks struck midnight — nothing happened. The lights stayed on. Planes didn’t fall. Life simply continued. Reflecting on how far we’ve come, what fear taught us...

Boundaries Have you ever seen a hamster running in its cage? Round and round, legs flying — but it’s not really going anywhere. Lately, that’s exactly how my life has felt. And it’s all down to not setting boundaries. Grab your cup and let’s chat

The people children trust the most; parents, relatives, teachers, and leaders, are meant to protect them. What happens when those trusted protectors become the very source of harm? Abuse is not always committed by strangers; too often, it comes from the familiar, cloaked in silence and betrayal. We uncover the painful reality of broken trust and challenge the silence of adults who look away. Prote...

“You’ve heard the saying, ‘beauty is only skin deep. ’ Well… the beauty industry has turned that into a multi-billion-dollar reality. We’re talking creams, serums, facials, treatments - each promising the kind of skin that’ll make you feel unstoppable. But here’s the thing… are we really buying better skin, or are we buying self-esteem? And if confidence has a price tag, what are we actually payin...

I sat down for coffee with Clinical Psychologist, Lola Bade-Aluko to talk about what depression really looks like in adults — how it shows up, how it feels, and why it’s not always easy to spot. It’s August, and this month is all about women. I’ll be taking time to look at us — our experiences, our stories — through different angles and environments.

“Why am I not married?” It’s a question so many women have asked—and have been asked—over and over again. It’s gotten to the point where the idea that a woman could actually be happy without a husband isn’t even part of the conversation. For a lot of women, the thought of never getting married feels scary. Almost like something is wrong if it doesn’t happen. But here’s something worth asking: “Do...

I had a long and productive interview with Clinical Psychologist Kelebongile Lebo Mojanaga-Masilele on the increasing number of children struggling with mental health issues. The Mental Health Crisis You Can’t See In this episode, we’re opening up the conversation on children’s mental health. Why are so many kids struggling? What signs are we missing? And how can we show up better as parents, care...

Let’s talk about virginity . The word itself simply means untouched, unused — in its raw form. But when we talk about virgins , we’re usually not talking about olive oil or hair. We’re talking about people — specifically, women — and their sexual status. How far will you go to remain a virgin? Is there a cost too high? Or is there no cost too high?