The MYD Show

Adriano Visagie is an award winning Namibian actor, a Radio host and media personality and a Full-time Banker. In this episode of the MYD Show, Adriano joins us in studio…

Suta Kavari is a well-known Namibian name in economics and development. This year he decided to quit his job and go on a journey to develop his knowledge to better…

United States of America Ambassador to the Republic of Namibia, Lisa Johnson joins us in studio for this episode of the MYD Show to talk about her journey to become…

Tulimelila Shityuwete, was selected to be one of the Young African Leaders who attended the Mandela Washington Fellowship in America. She is well known as a remarkable Namibian dancer. Tuli works in…

In this episode of the MYD Show we’re joined in studio by the award winning Namibian artist, Isabel Katjavivi. Isabel is an artist, photographer and film maker who last year…

In this episode of the MYD Show we take a look at one mans journey to help people in Namibia living with Dementia, that man is Berrie Holtzhausen. Berrie is…

A Namibian woman who used her bulling in school to fuel her passion to right wrongs we have around appearance, Zodidi Gaseb, joined us for this episode of the MYD Show….

Professor Peter Katjavivi, the Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia and the Chancellor of the Namibia University of Science and Technology, holds many wisdoms and life lessons through the rich tapestry that makes…

Meunajo Tjiroze has a passion for social transformation, she is the technical director at the Office of the First Lady, with a background of being a counsellor to offenders at…

In this episode of the MYD Show, Treza Cooper shares her story. Treza is an acclaimed Namibian Singer and an On-Air Radio DJ on 99FM. Having grown up in a…

Social Transformation is what was discussed in this week’s episode of the MYD Show with the help of Patrick Sam. Chairperson of the National Arts Council of Namibia, a Broadcast…

Zenzi Awases is a powerful Namibian woman, who pursued a career in the mostly male dominated, mining sector. Zenzi is a Geologist, and is also today the president of the…

Namibian born Sascha Olivier Sampson, is a Belly Dancer and owner of the Moon Goddess Dance Studio. Sascha is also a Lecturer in Performing Arts at the University of Namibia and…

To own your thoughts is to take the steering wheel in your life, this is some of what we uncovered as we explored the series on mental emancipation. In this,…

As we continue to explore the power of the mind, in this episode of the MYD Show Charine Glen-Spyron joined us in studio. Charine is a Clinical Psychologist, Founder and CEO…

As we continue to uncover the power of the mind and what it is to own our own thoughts, in the series A Mind of My Own, we sat down…

In this episode of the MYD Show, we chat to a brain coach, who teaches Neuroplasticity here in Namibia. Althea Van Wyk has two psychology degrees, yet it was her…

Still in our series, A Mind of My Own, in this episode of the MYD Show we talk about how being true to yourself is the ultimate style with the…

In this episode of the MYD Show, Afra Schimming Chase joins us to discuss the power of our frame of mind, and how our mindset can determine everything in our lives,…

To start off our new series, A Mind of My Own, Namibian Clinical Psychologist Dr. Shaun Whittaker joined us in studio to share the latest science regarding mental and brain…

Twapewa Kadhikwa is one of Namibia’s most sought after entrepreneurs, has never held a formal job, and is about to launch a book on entrepreneurship, which has been endorsed by…

Jermain Ketji, or Ketji as he is known by most, is the Community Engagement Manager for Wilderness Safaris and has been in community based conservation and the tourism sector for…

In this episode of the MYD Show we sit down with the Founder of Kiyomisandz Beauty Products, Sandra Mwiihangele. Sandra was this year recognised as the ultimate amongst entrepreneurs on…

Silas-Kishi Shakumu is a Legal Practitioner of the High Court of Namibia, but to become a lawyer meant he had to work many jobs and rely on the support of…

On her recent visit to Namibia Khanyi Dhlomo, joined us to talk the power of will. Khanyi was the first black newscaster for the South African National Broadcaster. She is…

In this episode of the MYD Show, Michelle McLean-Bailey joined us in studio. Michelle, is most well known for being Miss Namibia and then being crowned Miss Universe in 1992….

In this episode of the MYD Show, a professor of political economics and the author of the book ‘Wellbeing Economy’, Lorenzo Fioramonti, joined us in studio. International speaker, author of…

In this episode of the MYD Show, a Namibian artist who uses music and visual art, to create awareness around social issues and drive a message of inclusivity for all…

In this episode of the MYD Show we spoke with Namibian Paralegal and Communications Activist, Linda Bauman, renowned and awarded for the work she does as a LGBTI activist in…

Marita van Rooyen, joins us for this episode of the MYD Show, to talk being woke and the power of awareness. Marita is a Namibian Writer, Editor, Photographer, Environmental and…

In this episode of the MYD Show, we speak to a passionate Namibian who is causing for social change through her passion for a healthy Namibia. Sister Hileni Samuel through…

In this episode of the MYD Show we spoke with Bruce Fordyce, the marathon and ultra marathon athlete, best known for having won the South African Comrades Marathon a record…

In this episode of MYD Show we had the Minister of Economic Planning and the Director General of the National Planning Commission, the Honourable Tom Alweendo join us in studio….

The first in our new series, Woke, the MYD Show, was in this episode joined by Shishani to introduce this discussion on being aware and what this awareness can do…

In this episode of the MYD Show we look back at some of the magic from this series, Spend a Moment in My Reality. A collection of stories that reminded…

On World Multiple Sclerosis Day, we had a Namibian living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) join us in studio for the MYD Show. Bianca Özcan, joined us to share her story,…

In our series, Spend a Moment in My Reality, we took a moment to chat to a Namibian with a unique story to tell. Danene van der Westhuyzen is the President…

What empathy is really about and what it is not about is what was discussed in this episode of the MYD Show, with Behavioural Scientist, Researcher and Data Analyst, Tony…

Sascha Olivier Sampson is a Namibian Dancer, Dance Instructor, Owner of the Moon Goddess Dance Studio and Lecturer in Performing Arts at the University of Namibia. Dance has always been…

In this episode of the MYD Show we hear from a young Namibian who took her destiny into her own hands to achieve her dreams. Not having the means to…

Hector Mawonga was diagnosed with mental illness in university yet today he is a multiple award winning sports journalist. He spoke out about his illness on the MYD Show a…

Ignatius Mwanyekange was only a young boy when the bombs fell at the Cassinga camp on the 4th of May 1978. “One of the horrific things I saw when I…

Tuhafeni’s story is remarkable, born in the village into abject poverty, Tuhafeni had to rely on himself to provide for most of his childhood and schooling life. “I went to…

The Magic Moments episode from the MYD series, Independent Connection. Here we look back at the series, and the many voices that gave insight into the strength of connection, and how this…

To connect with others, we need to be able to connect with ourselves first. In this episode of the MYD Show, we were joined in studio by certified Meditation Coach…

An advocate for conscious social development, musician, composer, permaculturalist and educator, Joel Karabo Elliott joined us in studio for this episode of the MYD Show. “I started growing weary of…

Social Solidarity is the key to a thriving Africa. This is the belief of Professor Evance Kalula, Professor of Law at the University of Cape Town who joined us for…

Curator of Collections at the National Art Gallery of Namibia and Artist, Gina Figueira, joined us in studio for this episode of the MYD Show. “Artists are giving something of…

Dynamic, powerful and beautiful, Namibian Film and Theatre Actress Girley Jazama joined us in studio, for the MYD Show, to talk Independent Connection. “I think connections are the pivotal point…

Nelao Nengola was born in Namibia and studied to be a certified Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach in America at the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She is the owner…

Rosa Namises is a Namibian politician and human-rights activist who has made many self-less contributions towards the lives of Namibians, both young and old. “You must do the things where nobody sees…

Ashwyn Mberi is a performing artist, poet and television presenter, actor, director and MC. Born in Harare, Ashwyn moved to Windhoek in 2013 pursue studies here. He says when he…

Dr. Ruben Kanime hails from a village in the Omusati region. His exceptional grades afforded him the opportunity to study medicine aboard on scholarship, but this meant he had to…

Luis Munana was born and raised in Rundu, the last born of six siblings. His determination and focus in school saw him receiving a scholarship to study Finance. While a…

Maxi Louis is one of the cornerstones of Namibian conservation having been involved, since the inception, in the establishing of our communal conservancy programmes. From growing up in Katutura, during…

A Namibian comedian and actress, Helouis Goraseb, joined us in studio for the MYD Show to talk about her journey as a female comedian, her unique and thought provoking style…

Nabukenya Muwonge is a certified Life Coach who worked as a training and development specialist in Public Health for 8 years before transitioning to her passion as a Life Coach….

Hermien Elago joined us in studio for this episode of the MYD Show. Hermien shared her incredible journey from seeing triple digits on her scale and her health deteriorating fast,…

Sam Shivute joined us for this episode of the MYD Show to talk about passion, overcoming adversity and how everything in life is a choice. Sam was born into abject poverty but through…

In this episode of the MYD Show, multiple award-winning Namibian musician Elemotho joins us fresh off his being announced as the Namibian Tourism Personality of the Year. A powerhouse of…

Joining us in 99FM’s studio for this episode of the MYD Show, we had Namibian Music Awards Best Male Artist of the year 2016, Big Ben. A Namibian music icon, Big Ben…

In this episode of the MYD Show we are joined in studio by a Namibian with a very alternative passion and career, John De Almeida. John is a Commercial Hot Air…

Are you or someone you love is a perfectionist? If so, this episode of the MYD Show is just for you. The coach, Karen Powell, joined us in studio to…

Joining us for this episode of the MYD Show we had Loux the Vintage Guru. By day, Loux is an accountant and auditor but his star status as a style icon…

In this new episode of the MYD show we sat down with international guitar sensation, Dan Patlansky. Dan was voted fourth best guitarist in the world by Total Guitar Magazine…

Ingo is a Namibian Fashion Designer. His star status was rising in the United Kingdom, where he studied fashion, but Ingo wanted to bring his passion for fashion back to…

Uncovering what ignites our personal passion for life was some of what Toya Delazy shared with us in this episode of the MYD Show. Toya, born into the Zulu royal…

In this, the first episode in our brand new series of the MYD Show, Uncover Your Muse, we sat down with Tuli Shityuwete to talk about how difficulties help you create, and…

Dillish Mathews is one of Namibia’s biggest celebrity’s after she went from the streets of Katutura to winning Big Brother Africa in 2013. Her winning saw her an instant millionaire,…

Chaze Nalisa is a business coach, mentor and the founder and director of Velocity Consulting and Training, which specialises in skills development through training, coaching and mentorship. Chaze is a…

Karen is a creativity coach and lifestyle mentor, a regular guest and coach on the MYD Show. This time, she has brought us a very beneficial toolkit. These tools assist…

Margareth Gustavo is a well known name in branding and marketing here in Namibia. She has held positions like that of Marketing Manager for Namib Mills and Team Namibia. Then…

Suzy Eises is a Namibian female jazz artist well known in the music industry for her soulful saxophone mastery. Her style is unique and she has proved her musical adaptability…

Suta Kavari, an economist by profession, was fast climbing the ranks to be one of Namibia’s most prolific economists. That was until he decided to give that up to go…

Joining us in studio we had, ‘the Namibian Diamond Girl’, Pauline Thomas. Pauline was raised in the diamond-mining town of Oranjemund, which is where her passion for diamonds was born….

Aron Hamukwaya is the inventor of the Digital Owela game and the Managing Director of the National Software Engineering Academy. Aron is a young Namibian who started his studies at…

Loide Nantinda, born in the North of Namibia, is today an actor, model and film maker living in New York City. Loide has worked for international companies such as Levi…

Deon Namiseb has been recognized as a national sports hero in Namibia yet his life started out with great difficulties after been born with multiple disabilities, some paralysis and blindness….

We create more joy in our lives when we ensure the foundations on which we build, are strengthened. This happens through balance which is a tool to experience more of…

Balance is something life constantly seeks. When we are not in balance in our lives, difficult circumstances can be harder to weather. Bringing balance into our lives gives us the…

Lira is a multi-platinum selling and an eleven times South African Music Award-winning, Afro-Soul vocalist. Lira, whose name means love in Sesotho, was born in South Africa and her early life was…

Martha Khoeses is an inspirational Namibian who took a difficult situation in her life and turned it into something that will benefit many Namibian children. When Martha’s son was diagnosed…

Sibongile Tshabalala, affectionately known as Sibo, is a poet, blogger and comedian.  Last year saw her crowned the best female comedian in Namibia at the Last Comic Standing Competition. In…

Richard Van As is the award winning inventor of a robotic hand, the Robohand. After severing all the fingers on his right hand in a woodworking accident, Richard, needing the…

Daisry Mathias is the Namibian Presidential Advisor on Youth Matters and Enterprise  Development. Young, determined and focused, Daisry has held high levels positions including that of the Chief Executive Officer of …

Otto Kapuka describes himself as a son of the soil who comes from humble beginnings. Otto was born and raised in the north of Namibia, in a village where he…

Nangula Uaandja is an inspirational Namibian and the country’s first black female chartered accountant. A highly awarded academic and a successful career woman, Nangula is the Country Senior Partner of…

Dr. Manfred Spitzer is a well renowned German psychiatrist, psychologist and neuroscientist as well as a doctor and a professor. He is widely published in neuroscience, learning, and psychiatry, the…

We work towards peace every time we exercise wisdom, kindness and authentic love, even in the face of judgement and unkindness. Over the last few weeks MYD has been exploring…

A strong Namibian woman, Hilda Basson-Namundjebo, has a long history in the media in Namibia having started her broadcasting career on the set of Good Morning Namibia at Independence. Today,…

Namibian Kwaito musician EES, is passionate about Namibia and the progress we have made in creating a country defined by peace. EES lives in both Namibia and Germany as he spreads…

Dr. Fourie Van Den Berg is the senior pastor at the Dutch Reform Church in Eros, Windhoek, but Fourie’s story does not follow the expected path, as his earlier years…

Michael Amushelelo is the well-known owner and founder of the company, Amushe. Michael has been inducted into the Namibian business hall of fame and has won the Windhoek Lager Ambassadors…

Kazenambo Kazenambo  is well-known for raising controversial issues and for being vocal about topics close to his heart. He is a man of his words, but is never shy to…

Coach Tobias Nashilongo is widely known as one of boxing’s best trainers and corner men among current and past champions of Namibia. His story is one of determination in the…

Uncle GEP is a well-known Namibian gender equality practitioner and consultant on relationships, gender and media issues. He is also Mediator for the High Court of Namibia, a member of…

Gergentia “Brandy” Shoombe was born in exile. Her story of returning to Namibia at Independence is one of overcoming hardship and having to re-learn about life and living. This is…

Edwina Mensah-Husselman is a Namibian clinical psychologist who in this episode of the MYD Show, shares with us on what anger is and how we can overcome our anger to…

Pedro Kapirika is an inspirational Namibian who has faced grave hardship in his life but today is using that as a means to connect with others and help them to…

Mojo Velo comprise a group of 3 travelling Journalists on bicycles that are in the process of completing a gruelling 15,000 km trans-African cycling expedition from Cape Town in South…

Thuli Madonsela is an advocate and the Public Protector of South Africa. She has received unprecedented international acclaim including being named by Time Magazine as one of the world’s 100…

As we explored knowing yourself, we uncovered that there is freedom in being true to yourself and this comes through a deep connection and knowing of who you are. Over…

Being yourself means knowing yourself, owning your own space, loving yourself and claiming your freedom to be… YOU. This freedom is claimed when armed with awareness of ourselves. From this…

A critical component of knowing who we are is consideration for our levels of well-being and happiness. How happy are you right now? What is your personal level of well-being today?…

A freedom we all own is the freedom to search within ourselves, to find ourselves, to know ourselves and to express that uniqueness to the world. Sharing with us how…

You offer the world an incredible gift when you offer the gift of you, because you are a once in a lifetime. As we continue to look at the freedom…

You have the freedom to be your authentic self, but to do this you need to know who you are. It is with this knowing that you are able to…

Over the last few weeks MYD has been exploring the brain, the mind, mind-set and more, with the view to understanding ourselves, our drives, and the powerful organ that is…

Being mindful of our own inner knowing – connecting with our passion and balancing our mind is the essence of igniting passion with action. The Master Your Destiny Show has…

As we have heard over the last few episodes of the Master Your Destiny Show while we were discussing the brain and how to get the best out of your…

Our thoughts can harm or heal us. In fact once our mindset changes, everything around us also starts to change. Our mindset is the underpinning and cornerstone for everything that…

Positive thinking is strategically using the power of your mind to direct the flow of your life. Through rewiring of our brains for a more positive outlook, we are able…

If our brains are wired for instruction, the question becomes what instructions are you giving your brain? With understanding of the subconscious mind we are able to re-write patterns of…

Our brains hold an unbelievable power that can propel us forward. However through the development of our minds we are able to shape our behavior and relationships. If a thought…

Our brains are responsible for so much of who we are and what we do yet we often don’t know much about this powerful organ. The brains intricacies are truly…

Our emotions are described as our energy put into motion. Our thoughts trigger our emotions and this means that our emotions can give us great insights into ourselves. Every emotion…

Studies show that we can deliberately cultivate gratitude, and that this practice can increase our well-being and happiness. The benefits of practicing gratitude are nearly endless. But if you start…

When we look back at the world’s greatest achievements so far, we notice that everything we are proud of in our development was done with passion. Your heart has the…

Your heart holds the compass that will direct you to the very best for your life. Your heart will whisper the guidance that will lead you to your passion and…

It has been said that everyone has the perfect gift to give the world, and if each of us is freed up to give the gift that is uniquely ours…

What keeps you comfortable never lets you grow yet most people live within their comfort zones. Living within a comfort zone means you do you don’t get to experience the…

In the words of Iyanla Vanzant – Everything that happens to you is a reflection of what you believe about yourself. We cannot outperform our level of self-esteem. We cannot…

  To release judgements and free ourselves from the chains of anger and wanting revenge, is something that frees us to live a more fulfilled life. To let go is…

Some of the effects of abandonment and neglect on a person include impaired thinking ability, a predisposition to poverty and stress, problems with things like time management and impulse control….

  The World Health Organization characterizes depression as one of the most disabling disorders in the world. The numbers show that depression effects many more people than one would like,…

How often do you find yourself blaming other people or circumstances for your stress, frustration, or for things not being the way they “should” be? While blaming other people, challenging…

Anger is caused by a perceived loss of control over factors affecting important values to us… And this loss of control often leads to more loss of control as we…

Who are the people and what are the things that make you come alive? How can you live each day to move closer to those things? What idea or dream…

Many studies have shown that worry not only puts a strain on our mental health, but on our physical health, too. What’s worse – many of the things we worry…

  Change can be scary because of the element of the unknown that comes along with change. However change is most certainly an opportunity, one that cannot be fully realized…

Self-Trust is reliance on your own character, ability, strength, and truth. While these are important values on which to build, most of us have spent our lives listening to the…

  When you define your personal values, you discover what’s truly important to you. Personal values are one of the most important things you can do to understand what’s unique…

Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with. We also possess an inner hero; if stirred to action, that inner hero is capable…

Whatever your field of interest, whatever your profession, your success will depend almost entirely on how well you can motivate yourself. A self-motivated but otherwise average person always outperforms a…

A little entrepreneurial thinking can give you a distinct advantage in your life as it is solution based thinking. It requires you get passionate, you start rejecting inefficiency, you take…

  Statistics reveal that most people believe life has treated them unfairly. But what is fair? Is life fair? Should life be fair? This episode of the Master Your Destiny…