I Am Youth

Demystifying the world of social entrepreneurship with Ntsiki Mkhize

Ntsiki Mkhize is a Masters graduate in Social innovation, the founder of MentHer, a global mentorship network, and the author of My Hall of Mentors. In this interview with Given Illustrative, Ntsiki demystifies the world of social entrepreneurship and encourages young South Africans to fervently pursue a career that will…

16 Jul 2021 18 min

Why the Bible commands Fathers not to provoke their children to anger

Fathers are responsible for ensuring that their children live up to their potential in all that they aspire to become. In Ephesians 6:4 the Bible commands that fathers should not provoke their children to anger. In this discussion, Charl du Toit and Given Illustrative discuss how disciplining a child as…

16 Jul 2021 30 min

Windows 365 Cloud PC might change computers forever

Windows 365 is Microsoft's new cloud-based offering of the Windows experience that we've all come to know and love. Not to be confused with Microsoft 365, Windows 360 Cloud PC is simply having your entire computer, including the RAM and other features, accessible through the internet. In this podcast, we…

16 Jul 2021 15 min

Why do we wish our mothers a happy father's day?

It has become a common trend for those who have been raised by single women to wish their mothers a happy father's day on social media. This happens every year on Father's Day. Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit discuss the negative impact that this trend might have on the…

9 Jul 2021 27 min

Leaving people better than you found them - Dr Muriel Chinoda

After going through an experience where she lost almost all her wealth Dr Muriel Chinoda decided that helping people become better versions of themselves is the best thing she can do with her life. In this interview, she talks about why it's important to not take your mental wellbeing for…

9 Jul 2021 30 min

What does God teach us about fatherhood?

God is the best example that we have of what a good father looks like. The world is full of fathers who have failed and have abandoned their families, but there is a lot that we can learn by observing the way that God shows himself to the best father…

2 Jul 2021 29 min

Tips to lower your electricity usage during winter

Kudzai Chinoda is an electrical engineering graduate with significant experience in the industry. He is an enthusiast when it come to finding ways to not waist electricity in your home. In winter most South Africans pay a lot more on their electricity. In this interview Kudzai shares his tips on…

2 Jul 2021 20 min

What you need to know about the Windows 11 free upgrade

Microsoft recently announced that it will be releasing Windows 11 to the public. This comes as a shock to many tech enthusiasts as the company had declared in the past that Windows 10 would be the last version of windows. Find out how Windows 11 might impact the way you…

25 Jun 2021 7 min

Emerging jobs for young South Africans

Youth unemployment in South Africa is at a concerning low. This has been a problem in the country for many years since its democracy. It is no surprise that COVID-19 and the lockdown have only worsened the problem. Given and Charl discuss the emerging careers that young people in South…

25 Jun 2021 19 min

There's a business side to your passion - Unathi Beulah Moyo

Unathi Beulah is a young driven musician currently based in South Africa, but originally from Zimbabwe. She has a golden voice that invokes pleasant emotions. In this interview with Given Illustrative, she talks about the dynamics of her journey as a musician and how she plans to also operate on…

25 Jun 2021 35 min

Your youth is a currency. Spend it wisely.

June 16 is the day that South Africans celebrates young people and the relentless spirit that they have. Being young is much like having money, if you don't spend your youth wisely it will eventually run out. In this discussion Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit remind us that our…

18 Jun 2021 22 min

The emotionally taxing world of Multimedia Design - Shekinah Pambu

Shekinah Pambu is a photographer, graphic designer and overall visual media creative who, in her company, delivers effective and creative design solutions. In this interview, she discusses the highs and lows of her career and shares the experiences that have made her both love and hate her industry. Instagram: @shekinah_vision

18 Jun 2021 24 min

Google Maps will soon help you avoid COVID-19

Google Maps aims to help curb the spread of COVID-19 by making it easy for you to see if a location you are navigating to is crowded or not. Waze, which is also a digital navigation app, is selling ad space to companies who want to display their logos to…

18 Jun 2021 15 min

Young people can't face today's challenges without guidance

The challenges faced by Millennials and Gen Z's are unique. Research shows that these generations face depression, anxiety and suicidal emotions more than the generations that precede them. Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit discuss the importance of parents and gradians helping young people navigate these challenges.

11 Jun 2021 22 min

Empowering young girls with Dr. Natasha Ross

Dr. Natasha Ross is a Chemistry Lecture at the University of the Western Cape. Inspired by the challenges she faced growing up as a young girl she founded The Akeelah Foundation which is aimed at empowering and equipping young and disadvantaged girls. In this interview with the I Am Live…

11 Jun 2021 26 min

Apple WWDC 2021 brings new features to IOS and iPadOS

At their WWDC 2021 event Apple introduced a number of exciting features that are expected to make the Apple ecosystem more immersive and fun to be part of. Audio books are becoming more affordable and easier to access for Millennials.

11 Jun 2021 14 min

Having difficult conversations - Lindokuhle Radebe

Lindokuhle Radebe is an author, conversation facilitator and an advocate of keeping a healthy frame of mind. She is a young woman adamant about create a safe space for people who have suffered through trauma and loss and helping them deal with the emotions that follow. In this interview she…

4 Jun 2021 20 min

What are the differences between Millennials and Gen Z's?

Millennials and Gen Z's are the most influential and impactful generations of the 21st century. They are similar in many ways, but their behaviors can differ vastly. In this discussion Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit talk about these differences and explain why it's important to be aware of them.

4 Jun 2021 29 min

Netflix challenged to include more South African content

A new law which aims to stop or reduce the piracy of TV shows and movies in South Africa has recently been approved. The Department of Digital Technologies intends to regulate Netflix content to include at least 30% local content. Xiaomi announces a charger that is able to charge a…

4 Jun 2021 17 min

Tsakane Sono about beauty pageants

Tsakane Sono is a scholar of Occupational Therapy and is currently studying towards her masters in the field. She is the Miss Gauteng Exclusive 2021 Finalist and is currently Miss Egoli Semi-finalist. In this interview with Given Illustrative she challenges some of the stereotypes that people have around being a…

21 May 2021 23 min