Leigh-Anne Williams

Meet Kimberley Taylor, the powerhouse behind Loop and a trailblazer in the tech industry! With only 13% of STEM graduates in South Africa being women, she's on a mission to change that. Join her in conversation with Leigh-Anne Williams as they dive into her inspiring journey and her commitment to empowering the next generation of women in STEM.

Dr Bianca De Canha, President of the Homeopathic Association of SA, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how improving access to homeopathic, traditional and complementary medicines and care will not only help meet the healthcare needs of South Africans in a way that is affordable, sustainable and accessible but will also provide them with a choice that may be more accessible or better aligned with...

Therina Wentzel, the National Director of The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about Casual Day 2024. She shares more about celebrating their 30th anniversary, how contributing to the day and buying a sticker will help those with disabilities and what the theme, I See You, means to the organisation.

Jill Van As, an acclaimed author, entrepreneur and the culinary mind joins Leigh-Anne Williams on Warrior Woman to chat more about how she bravely navigated personal challenges such as the complexities of sexual assault to enduring a poignant journey through infertility and multiple miscarriages. She shares more about how food has became a healing journey for her, and how it is a testament to her...

According to a recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO), Rheumatic Fever (RF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), a neglected post-infectious chronic disease, often referred to as a 'silent killer' due to its dangerous nature, claims the lives of 288,348 people globally each year. Joha-Nita Jordaan, Dis-Chem Divisional Manage, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about this illness, some of t...

After the drama and disappointment of the highly anticipated "It Ends With Us" film the team and listeners chat about some of the things that were overhyped, but in their personal experience it was disappointing when they tried it.

The team chats about what the following awards are all about: Empowerment Advocate, Young Achiever, Visionary Leader and Lifetime Achievement.

The team discusses what the following awards are all about: Women In Business, Social Impact Champion, Excellence In Arts and Sport Achievement.

The team explains what the following awards are all about: Innovation & Technology, Excellence In Entrepreneurship, Community SHERO and Trail Blazer of the Year

Leigh-Anne Williams and the ladies of The Morning Show launch the very first Warrior Woman Awards. Williams chats to Good Hope FM's Programme Manager, Gerard Muller, about the importance of an initiative of this nature and why it's important to support women within our society.

The team congratulates our boys, Dricus du Plessis (who retains his Middleweight title), the Springboks and the Proteas who conquered Australia and the West Indies respectively in what was a great weekend for South African sports.

Nomso Kana, founder of Simsciex Technologies, a renowned nuclear scientist and a leader in energy, policy and broadband infrastructure, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about being one of the few African women taking the broadband and energy industry by storm. She shares more about how she risked her own money to start her own business as well as her dedication to advancing gender equity through  invo...

Imagine having a doctor available at your fingertips, ready to assist you anytime, anywhere. This is no longer a futuristic dream but a reality thanks to digital health and telemedicine. These advancements are transforming healthcare, making it more accessible, private, and efficient for everyone, especially for those in South Africa who do not have access to private healthcare. Neil Kinsley, Head...

Mia le Roux, who was the first differently-abled finalist in the history of the Miss South Africa pageant, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her extraordinary journey to taking the crown. She shares how she worked full-time as a marketing manager for a start up company prior to entering the competition, and her goals during her reign as Miss South Africa.

Leigh-Anne Williams and the ladies celebrate National Women's Day, which provides an opportunity to pay tribute to the generations of women whose struggles laid the foundations for the progress made in empowering women and achieving gender equality to date.

Raygun, the Australian b-girl hoping to make her mark at the Olympic Games in breaking, goes viral - for the wrong reasons. Leigh-Anne Williams and the team chat about the performance, and the fact that she has a thesis in hip hop dancing.

René Parker, director & co-founder of RLabs, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her extraordinary journey to creating an organisation where it is recognised as a global social enterprise. She shares more about how she is recognised as one of the Inspiring 50 Women in STEM in South Africa and named Social Innovator of the Year 2022 by the Schwab Foundation and World Economic Forum and what is i...

South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world, and this is tragically evident in the nutritional status of millions of our children. Prof Lisanne du Plessis, registered dietitian, spokesperson for the Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA) and leading academic from Stellenbosch University focused on Public Health and Community Nutrition, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams abou...

The team and listeners shares whether or not they think the thumbs up emoji is considered "rude".  

Gregory Sirmongpong, Manager of The Living Link in Cape Town, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how the non-profit organisation caters for the intellectually disabled and learning challenged community regardless of race, gender and religious background. He shares more about what they do and how people can get involved.

The team and listeners share some of things that we should stop doing, especially if it's above our means.

Approximately 84,000 preterm babies are born in South Africa every year. To mitigate the many risks that accompany these kinds of births, it may be necessary for these babies and their mothers to be referred to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Aliné Hall, Clinical Quality Specialist at Mediclinic Southern Africa, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the the role of the NICU in helping tiny war...

Adele Bruggeman, founding director of local NPO ActivateHer, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how her organisation works to dismantle traditional gender stereotypes associated with sports by offering girls aged 3 to 14 from vulnerable socioeconomic backgrounds, particularly in Khayelitsha and surrounding areas, with the chance to engage in physical activity and guided play in a safe, supportive...

The team and listeners share some of the adult issues that they were not prepared for.

Cupcakes of Hope is an NPO that is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for South African children with cancer. They do this through baking and selling cupcakes where their organisation has a network of more than 2000 volunteer bakers, known as 'Cupcake Angels', all over the country. Leigh-Anne Williams chats to the founder, Sandy Cipriano, about what the organisation does and how people can g...