Building Strength Through Resilience

27 August 

In a world filled with uncertainties, resilience is a skill we all need. Join us on Afternoon Express as we explore the power of resilience and how it shapes our lives.

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Motivational speaker and Coach Lucia Dramat joins us to delve into the essence of resilience. She shares key characteristics that define resilience and discuss how it can be developed over time.

Afrikaans Drill Rapper Ziggy4x, who rose from Manenberg to stardom, shares his journey. He talks about how his upbringing in the Cape Flats instilled resilience in him and how that strength has fuelled his music career. Ziggy4x also treats us to a performance of his hit song, “Hoe Kan Jy.”

Chef Jay prepares a nutritious and colourful Chicken and Corn Bowl, perfect for fuelling your body during tough times. This dish, packed with protein and vitamins, is both hearty and delicious, making it a great addition to your resilience toolkit.

Naomi Parsons, Head of Digital Delivery at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, discusses her journey in a male-dominated industry. Naomi shares her experiences, leadership insights, and her approach to mentoring young women in finance. Her story is a testament to the resilience and strength of women in leadership

The Afternoon Express team go head-to-head in a fun and informative skincare quiz, sponsored by E45 South Africa.

Chef Jay demonstrates how to make a creamy, cinnamon-dusted, beloved South African classic—Milk Tart.