I Am Youth

Men are more than breadwinners

In many cultures men have historically been understood to be the primary breadwinners of the relationship dynamic. But what are the other things that men should bring to relationships beyond financial provision. In this podcast, Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit discuss the essential qualities that men and boys should…

21 May 2021 28 min

Google Reveals The Android 12 New Look

Android is the world's most used smartphone operating system. It the only major competitor to Apple's IOS operating system on the iPhone. At their recent Google I/O event they announced that Android 12 will be releasing soon and will have a new and fresh look.

21 May 2021 11 min

What do men want most in a romantic relationship

Men are often accused of being the most common cause of failing relationships. And there's no denying that a lot of men have failed their communities. But it's important to acknowledge that there are a lot of men who are doing their best to be the best versions of themselves…

14 May 2021 26 min

Being a YouTuber in Africa with Bafana Nyandeni

Being a YouTube creator in South Africa and the broader context of Africa is a growing career, although admittedly difficult and slow in its growth. Bafana Nyandeni is one of many aspiring YouTube creators and has more than one YouTube channel that he manages. In this interview Given Illustrative has…

14 May 2021 21 min

Elon Musk Changes His Mind About Bitcoin

Elon Musk expresses his concern with Bitcoin and the consumption of electricity in its mining process. FNB has introduced an eWallet card to its customers that can be used as a normal debit card. Find out what Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit think of these mind-blowing stories.

14 May 2021 13 min

The relevance of masculinity in 2021

Masculinity has over a long time earned itself a terrible reputation and as a result, has become synonymous with toxicity and abuse. Does masculinity still have a place in our modern world? In this podcast Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit have a discussion about the relevance of masculinity in…

7 May 2021 21 min

Twitter is introducing a Tip Jar

Twitter is currently experimenting with a tip jar as a way of allowing it's users to monetize their posts. This is the Twitter's way of rewarding it's verified and reliable users. Similar to YouTube, Twitter hopes that this will encourage users to post more well researched content which will lead…

7 May 2021 12 min

Celebrating Motherhood With Divine Keren

Motherhood is a privilege and responsibility that God has bestowed upon women. But does that mean that all women are by default suppose to give birth to and raise Children at some points in their lives? Divine Keren helps us explore this question in her interview with the I Am…

7 May 2021 24 min

What it means to worship God with Thatoyamorena Matchethe

Thatoyamorena Matchethe is a young woman who carries her love and zeal for God everywhere she goes. She considers herself a prophetic spontaneous worshiper who is passionate about teaching people how to be intentional about worshipping God. In her interview with Given Illustrative, she enlightens us on what it really…

30 Apr 2021 32 min

How the film & music industry influence modern culture

The movies and music we love are very instrumental in shaping our pop-culture and by extension our individual identity. This makes it important to be intentional about the content we consume. In this discussion Charl du Toit and Given Illustrative have a conversations about the negative impacts that our modern…

30 Apr 2021 23 min

Clubhouse features are coming to Facebook

Clubhouse is a new audio based social media platform that has taken the social media industry by storm. It is currently invite-only and is available only on iOS. Facebook looks to take advantage of Clubhouse's absence on the android platform by introducing some of the features that Clubhouse became known…

30 Apr 2021 11 min

Creating Identity with Busisiwe Mavuso

Busisiwe Mavuso is a young black woman who aspires to be a successful entrepreneur in South Africa. She is an image consultant and fashion designer who prides herself in helping women find value and confidence in their identity and image. In this interview with Given Illustrative she shares how she…

23 Apr 2021 22 min

Can culture shape identity in a meaningful way?

Culture plays a fundamental role in helping us formulate an identity. It refers to a society's knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, values and social behaviour. In this podcast Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit help us understand how culture influences our sense of identity in both a positive and a negative…

23 Apr 2021 26 min

New Apple Products Announced At Apple Spring Loaded Event 2021

The 2021 Spring Loaded event hosted by Apple has introduced the world to some of Apple's latest and industry leading devices. Amongst the impressive list are the new long awaited air tags and colorful iMacs with Apple's praised M1 chip. On I Am Live, Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit…

23 Apr 2021 11 min

Grounding your identity in the Bible In 2021

In the modern world our identities are being shaped more and more by influencers and online content. It may seem like the Bible is no longer relevant. In this Podcast Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit discuss the significance of allowing the Bible to shape your identity.

16 Apr 2021 12 min

Netflix The Breadwinner - Providing for family at 11 years old

The Bread Winner is an animated Netflix original film that tells the story of a young 12 year old girl who is force to provide for her family while disguised as a boy. Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit walk us through some of the values we can learn from…

16 Apr 2021 13 min

Life coaching for children with Dineo Phadimenyane

Dineo Phadimenyane is a young black South African woman involved in life coaching for children. Working with children is something she's always enjoyed since she was a young girl herself. In this interview with Given Illustrative she discusses the importance of life coaching and how it can help cultivate a…

16 Apr 2021 23 min

How influencers use sex appeal for Likes & Follows

Influencers are some of the most popular people on social media. They are experts at leveraging their popularity to make a living. But there are those few influencers who share sexually appealing content to increase likes, follows and shares. Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit discuss the dangers of using…

9 Apr 2021 12 min

The Willoughbys - When Your Parents Neglect You

The Willoughbys is a Netflix film that has a powerful message, but somehow it does not get as much attention as it might deserve. This film tells the story of 4 siblings who are neglected and rejected by their biological parents to such a point that they would much rather…

9 Apr 2021 10 min

Creating spaces to express yourself with Mwamba Chileshe

Mwamba Chileshe is a young African creative who primarily expresses his thoughts and views through poetry and animation. In this interview with Given Illustrative he explains the importance of creatives coming together to build safe spaces for them to practice their art and passion. Instagram: @ink_chileshe

9 Apr 2021 21 min