Women are often expected to be nurturing mothers, supportive partners, dependable daughters, successful professionals and caregivers who always seem to have everything under control. Somewhere between meeting everyone else’s needs and fulfilling the roles society expects of them, many women begin to lose touch with their own identities, dreams and desires. They become so accustomed to showing up for everyone else that they forget what it means to show up for themselves. But what happens when a woman no longer recognises the person she has become? We explore the emotional cost of constantly putting others first, the guilt that comes with choosing yourself, and the journey of rediscovering who you are beyond the roles you play. Kefengtse Mkhari is in conversation with Author and Speaker, Phoebe Strachan

Women are often expected to be nurturing mothers, supportive partners, dependable daughters, successful professionals and caregivers who always seem to have everything under control. Somewhere between meeting everyone else&rsquo;s needs and fulfilling the roles society expects of them, many women begin to lose touch with their own identities, dreams and desires. They become so accustomed to showing up for everyone else that they forget what it means to show up for themselves. But what happens when a woman no longer recognises the person she has become? We explore the emotional cost of constantly putting others first, the guilt that comes with choosing yourself, and the journey of rediscovering who you are beyond the roles you play. Kefengtse Mkhari is in conversation with Author and Speaker, Phoebe Strachan

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After the day’s heavy conversations, POWER Zone tapers down the momentum with long format, reflective and insightful conversations. The show allows for those retiring for the day to take time to reflect on the day’s experiences. Those whose day begins at this time will enjoy the calm pace and amazing insights from the POWER listeners. The discussions, curated by guest hosts, are nuanced and explore a myriad of matters affecting the country, continent and the diaspora with customised themes on Africa, the youth, societal issues and the arts.

After the day&rsquo;s heavy conversations, POWER Zone tapers down the momentum with long format, reflective and insightful conversations. The show allows for those retiring for the day to take time to reflect on the day&rsquo;s experiences. Those whose day begins at this time will enjoy the calm pace and amazing insights from the POWER listeners. The discussions, curated by guest hosts, are nuanced and explore a myriad of matters affecting the country, continent and the diaspora with customised themes on Africa, the youth, societal issues and the arts.