Moments With Africa - Episode 5: Prioritising Healthy Practices in Turbulent Times

This episode looks at how we are prioritising our health while managing social, political and economic challenges. With the global hardships we have been experiencing since the COVID 19 pandemic, our workplaces and other spaces have seen drastic changes that have left people unemployed and unable to manage their lives like before. People are experiencing stress-related illnesses and burnout and barely managing. Can we solve this and how?

00:00 - 04:58: Mary Waweru is the Kenyan founder of Crest Impact and based in Finland. She is a consultant in anti-racism, decoloniality, intersectionality, social impact and global diversity, equity and inclusion.

05:00- 36:28: Vibya Natana is a South Sudanese - Canadian speaker, facilitator, and community builder based on Treaty 4 Territory in Regina, Saskatchewan. Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to community development, organizational growth, and the collective strength required for sustainable impact. Vibya is passionate about advancing culturally responsive care and systems. Through roles as professional and volunteer, she has contributed to initiatives that centre healing, racial justice, and transformative leadership. She is also the founder of Abrayama Collective, an established family-founded firm offering workshops, keynotes, and consultation services that prioritize wellness, justice, and collaboration.

37:14 - 1:12:48: Dr. Mmatshepo Gaspa Mazibuko is a South African author, holistic executive coach, and soul transformation strategist, guiding leaders back to themselves through ancestral wisdom, nervous system healing, and purpose-driven leadership. Based in Johannesburg, Dr. Mazibuko is the founder of Ditaola Holistics (Pty) Ltd, a coaching and consulting firm that helps high-performing professionals reclaim their peace, power, and purpose without sacrificing mental well-being. With a PhD in African Medicine and a background in spiritual strategy, her work honours both ancient healing systems and modern-day executive demands

01:15:18 - 1:53:52: Waithera Karanja is a Kenyan founder and lead practitioner at Charms, Roots and Relics Apothecary and runs its digital community of over 150 people. She is a wellness practitioner with a 5-year-background in marketing and community engagement. Her work integrates holistic wellness knowledge, informed by traditional ancestral wisdom to support the emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth of individuals, while helping them find pride and identity in their culture and traditions.

01:53:55 - 02:10:28: Q & A and closing remarks.