Zama Mthombeni
Evolve & Elevate
Welcome to Evolve & Elevate a reflective space for purposeful growth and authentic becoming. Hosted by Dr. Zama Mthombeni, a Christian and development scholar, this podcast explores the layers of human development spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and social through thought-provoking reflections and honest conversations. Each episode invites you to grow with intention, live with depth, and rise with purpose. Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolve_elevate21/ email: evolveelevate21@gmail.com
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Jun 30, 2026
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Episodes
#21.Strong People Need Support Too!! 01.03.2022 11:08
Strength is the ability to endure, to push through and stand firm when faced with adversity. It does not mean that you don’t struggle, get tired, feel mentally and emotionally drained or cry while doing it. Strength is making the decision that needs to be made, not because it’s easy, but because it needs to be made . In this episode we discuss why strong people need support too...for strength does...
#20. Setting Boundaries: The why and how 22.02.2022 18:06
Setting boundaries is an important part of establishing one’s identity and is a crucial aspect of mental health and well-being. Boundaries can be physical or emotional, and they can range from being loose to rigid, with healthy boundaries often falling somewhere in between. Learning to show compassion and kindness to yourself is crucial in setting healthy boundaries This podcast will discuss what...
#18. Adulting and never ending priorities: How to add play in your grown up life 21.01.2022 9:14
Play can be seen as time consuming, unproductive and wasteful for adults to engage in. In this podcast we discuss the importance of using play to unwind from the busyness of adulthood. Take home message: Time spent in play is not time wasted......we can carry both light moments alongside intense. Please share if you find this helpful.
#17. Goal Setting: The importance and benefits of goal setting 12.01.2022 8:32
Many of us believe goal setting to be important but sometimes we do not realize how important they are as we continue to move through life. in this episode I review the importance and value of goal setting as well as the benefits. we look at five goal-setting principles that can help improve your chances of success: 1.Clarity 2. Challenge 3.Commitment 4. Feedback 5. Task Complexity Goal setting ca...
#16. Building and Maintaining your confidence. 23.12.2021 13:33
I believe that people are not born confident but they have put in positions that required them to build their confidence. This is a skill that you have to learn and develop. In this episode with Zama Mthombeni she shares how confidence is built whilst sharing her process on confidence building. Key Take away: Always open yourself for opportunities that cultivate your skills Be keen to take o...
#15. Develop a healthy relationship with time 17.12.2021 6:19
In this episode we briefly talk about the importance of developing a healthy relationship with time. Packing meaning into time is the message of this episode. “A wise person does at first, what a fool does at last. Both do the same thing only at different times”. Baltasar Gracian Remember to share this if you enjoyed!.
#14. Black Tax A Burden or ubuntu ? w Seipati Mokhema 01.12.2021 40:04
In this episode we interviewed Seipati Mokhema to share her views and experiences with black tax. Seipati is a social scientist who holds a Master's degree who has diverse research interests. Please share if you enjoy this episode
#13. Plugging into purpose 27.11.2021 7:40
Ever more people today have the means to live but no meaning to live for” we often transition from ‘time to live’ to ‘time left to live’. In this episode we discuss the importance of plugging into purpose. Please share if you enjoyed this !
#12. Constantly chasing euphoria of new love! 16.11.2021 9:45
This podcast looks at the deficiency of chasing new love relationship hopping. idealistic view of love vs realistic.
#11. Relationship Series: "Before I say I Do" interview w/ Nomathemba Nxele 06.11.2021 41:37
Join us in a conversation with Nomathemba Nxele as we discuss the essential conversations you should have with your significant other before you say "I Do". Nomathemba Nxele is a mother of two wonderful kids, she is a wife to Mr Thobani Nxele. She is currently working as a lawyer. She is passionate about relationships and she loves to see love win .....some refer to her as Dr Love. Please share ou...
#10. Relationship Series: societal norms that bring dysfunctionality in relationships (w/ Thobani Ndlovu) 28.10.2021 27:37
Join us in our second episode 'relationship series' with Thobani Ndlovu looking at societal norms that brings dysfunctionality in relationships . Thobani is an overall creative who is an architecture by profession and also a writer. His passions are interlinked with his career trajectory (organizational, architectural and personal development). He is also a host of TedX conferences in Durban. ...
#9 Relationship Series: Essentials of a healthy relationship. with Sanele Smith 22.10.2021 54:52
Join us on a new series on relationships. In this episode we interviewed Mr Sanele Smith to talk about essentials of a healthy (romantic) relationship. "People source their identity from their partners which is unhealthy. For when comes a time where they disappoint or leave you are left distorted of your identity" (Sanele Smith). Please share if you enjoyed this episode.
#7. Food 4 Thought: Be Still_ in the FOMO age 04.10.2021 3:54
Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) has claimed the peace of many. Being still/tranquility is necessary.
#6. Managing Personal Finance: Interview with Mandisa Mthalane 01.10.2021 31:55
Mandisa is a Researcher in her early career, she takes us through her journey of finance handling. She explores how handling finance as a student differs to when you are an employee/adult.
#5. Transitioning college to Career: Interview with Ngqapheli Mchunu 21.09.2021 46:57
This is a reflective Interview with Mr. Ngqapheli Mchunu. Ngqapheli is a Social Science Researcher by profession who has a passion and research interest in the social sciences particularly political science (public sector corruption, democracy, government party systems and public opinion). He talks about his experience with transitioning college space to career and currently managing being a...
#4. Resilience Bouncing back from a setback 15.09.2021 22:22
Life has different seasons and times some filled with difficulties........To be resilient one needs to build mental toughness. Mostly the building takes place when one faces the difficulty. no matter how long it takes ......eventually bounce back
#3. Self-Love is not Selfish 13.09.2021 14:27
Reflective episode on self love explores what the concept is in this context. it considers ways in which we can consider to be the primary resource for ourselves. #Be your primary resource# #Be there for yourself#
#2. Emotional Intelligence: Own your Triggers 07.07.2021 12:18
A brief discussion on emotional intelligence and its importance in personal development.
#1. Personal Development and Growth 11.04.2021 12:49
This is about the importance of developing the inner and outer self. We look at different elements that contribute towards personal development. The first important investment that one should make is to self.
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