Motivational Monday: Reclaiming your energy this holiday season

Are you racing toward year-end with an empty tank? In this timely episode, Lucia Dramat joins us for her final appearance of 2025 to tackle the widespread yet misunderstood phenomenon of burnout. Beyond the obvious collapse that many associate with burnout, we explore its subtle manifestations and …

Motivational Monday: Finding focus in the summer frenzy

Are you feeling the summer pull? That magnetic tug toward beaches, pool parties, and spontaneous shopping trips while your work sits unfinished? You're not alone. As the year winds down and distractions multiply, maintaining productivity becomes a genuine challenge. But what if you could reclaim yo…

Motivational Monday: Tiny habits, the secret to sustainable change

Ever feel like you're constantly jumping on and off the wagon with your goals? In this episode, Lucia Dramat reveals the transformative power of tiny habits - small, manageable changes that create lasting results. Rather than overwhelming ourselves with dramatic lifestyle overhauls, Lucia explains …

Cape Flats Arts Festival: Transforming communities through creative education

Are you looking for a festival that goes beyond entertainment to truly uplift communities? The Cape Flats Arts Festival has been quietly revolutionizing Cape Flats communities for a decade, using art and culture as powerful tools for education and self-discovery. This grassroots initiative isn't ju…

The Tree of Hope: Lighting up Cape Town this festive season

In a world that often feels divided, Hotel Sky Cape Town is creating a beacon of unity with Africa's first-ever "Tree of Hope." Standing sixteen meters tall next to their sky-high ride, this stainless steel triangle structure aims to bring together the entire Cape Town community during the festive …

Feed the Nation's remarkable journey

Ever wonder what happens when ordinary people decide they won't wait for someone else to solve a crisis? Feed the Nation Foundation emerged just before COVID-19 struck, beginning with a simple donation of soap. What followed was an extraordinary five-year journey that transformed into one of South …

Small wins equal big momentum: The power of bite-sized action

Are you feeling like the year is already over? Ready to throw in the towel on those big goals you set months ago? Not so fast! In this motivational episode, Lucia Dramat challenges us to reconsider how breakthroughs actually happen. Rather than waiting for miracles to drop into our laps, she reveal…

The Cape Flats Art Festival: Where wellness meets creativity

Ever wondered what happens when community health and artistic expression collide? The Cape Flats Art and Culture Festival is currently showcasing not just incredible local talent from the Mother City, but also addressing deeper community needs through their innovative "Copple" program. This Novembe…

Trailblazing Stylist Tracy-Lee Rosslind: Sustainable Fashion with Purpose

In this captivating episode, we sit down with the dynamic Tracy-Lee Rosslind, a powerhouse in the styling industry for over two decades. With her infectious energy and unwavering commitment to sustainable fashion, Tracy-Lee shares her journey styling South African celebrities, international artists…

Finding strength in solitude: Embracing life's quiet seasons

Are you rushing through December, mentally fast-forwarding to the festivities? In this powerful episode of Motivational Monday, Lucia Dramat returns to discuss the often overlooked value of solitude. Whether forced upon us through loss, transition, or chosen intentionally, these quiet periods in ou…