The Ukuvusa Podcast with Dr. Z π
Born in Swaziland and raised in North Carolina, Dr. Zithobile Nxumalo (Dr. Z) has always been fascinated with transformation, human behavior and awakening. The word "ukuvusa" means "to awaken" in the southern African language, Xhosa. Each episode features powerful conversations with experts and guests whose stories shed light on the many aspects of our humanity. New episodes air LIVE on Tuesdays at 7pmEST - www.onyxurbanradio.net. Archived episodes are found here. To contact Dr. Z, visit https://www.deftable.com/contact or email her at zitty@deftable.com.
Episodes
34 episodes
Episode 34 - Awakening to My Gift of Celebrity Style π€©
July 2022 (Los Angeles, CA) -- Meet Quentin Fears, Los Angeles-based celebrity π and personal stylist. TV shows, magazine covers, video shootsβ¦ heβs rubbing elbows with celebs on a regular basis and offers tips for navigating the space with pro...
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Episode 33 - Awakening to My Partner's Truth π²
June 2022 (Greensboro, NC) -- Kelly McKinnon had been happily married to her husband of nearly 19 years when, earlier this year, he shared some news that literally took her breath away. What do you do when the partner you thought you knew tells...
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Episode 32 - Awakening to My Sexuality π³οΈβπ
June 2022 (Greensboro, NC) -- The last time Ray McKinnon was a guest on Ukuvusa in October 2020, he was joined by his wife, Kelly, for the episode called "Awakening to Our Emotions." Earlier this year, after nearly 19 years of marriage and rais...
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Episode 31 - Stephanie & Likesha ππ
September 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- Itβs taken me a long time to figure out that my rhythm and capacity are justβ¦ different. π₯΄ Thatβs why I was so eager to invite my next guests to Episode #31...
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Episode 30 - Chuck Ainsworth and FreeDopeMajor π¦
September 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- This is easily one of my favorite Ukuvusa conversations to date!! @freedopemajor joined for the 2nd time and
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Episode 29 - Meet Kimberly Renee πΆ
August 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- #Ukuvusa is back after a summer hiatus!! Our next guest, @itskimberlyrenee of
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Episode 28 - Meet Curt Meinhold β‘οΈ
May 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- One thing the year is teaching me is the importance of truly and deeply hearing people out, asking questions, and appreciating those who arenβt afraid to share their truths. Curt Meinhold of
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Episode 27 - Deztinee Interviews Dr. Z ππΎ
April 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- Our Ukuvusa intern, Deztinee Allen, took the interviewer seat this time and asked Dr. Z some questions about her own awakening. The journey continues...
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Episode 26 - Awakening to the New World of Dating π₯°
April 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- We brought some single Black men into the Ukuvusa conversationπto shed some light π‘ on what dating is like from their point of view. Between Derrick Jaxn, Kevin Samuels and Umar Johnson, are ALL the messages janky...
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Episode 25 - Meet Camilia Majette π§Ό
April 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- This episode of Ukuvusa πfeatures business owner Camilia Majette of @nailahs_shea!! Natural soaps, delicious πΊ smelling shea butters... Camiliaβs brand is a re...
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Episode 24 - Toxic (and Healthy) Femininity πΊ
March 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- We hear about toxic masculinity all the time... BUT what do toxic feminine traits look like? π In this episode of Ukuvusa, 3 lovely ladies joined me for an honest discussion about what it means to take the journey...
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Episode 23 - Meet Franca Jalloh π
March 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- What if your awakening π is intended to take you all over the world? πIt was International Womenβs Day πΊ, and Ukuvusa was pleased to welcome one of Greensboroβs favorite international leaders,
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Episode 22 - Trauma & Breaking Codependency β
March 2021 (Greensboro) -- Episode #22 aired on Tuesday 3/2 at 7pmEST!! πHave you been feeling the need to awaken to new ways of being? Are you truly at peace? π« Do you regularly ...
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Episode 21 - Meet Kathryn Hubert π½
February 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- Many of the women I know are both entrepreneurial π₯ and humanitarian. π₯° How can we do it in an imbalanced world while maintaining integrity throughout?Episode
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Episode 20 - Meet Gabe Neeriemer π£
February 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- I used to prefer nice people to honest ones. Now I know better. Gabe @neeriemer and I met under unusual circumstances and have had an unusually honest friendsh...
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Episode 19 - Awakening to the Truth about Vaccines π
February 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- As we all know, weβre currently in the middle of a pandemic which has led to the creation of a vaccine for COVID-19. Everyone has their own views about vaccines so today weβre going to awaken to the truth about...
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Episode 18 - Meet Fantastic Tasha π πΎ
February 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- βI wanted to figure out how to go from catering to the elite to being catered to.β On this episode of Ukuvusa we sat down with Latasha McCorkle, aka Fantastic Tasha, to discuss her life, her current activism wo...
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Episode 17 - Awakening to our Grief π
January 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- Grief and death are subjects that make many people uncomfortable. Alisha Wielfaert and I have taken our conversations doubly deep from the beginning, and our coaching work continues to call us into the emotional...
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Episode 16 - Awakening to our Mental Health π€
January 2021 (Greensboro, NC) -- Mental health is becoming the new buzzword, and for good reason! On this episode of Ukuvusa, I spoke with our resident Mental Health Expert, Dr. Niah White who is a licensed clinical social worker who has her ow...
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Episode 15 - The Anatomy of Doubt β
December 2020 (Greensboro, NC) -- What does it mean to be confident? What propels you to believe in yourself and take that next step? According to leadership coach, Dr. Ayeesha Hankins, confidence, motivation, and goal achievement are all relat...
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Episode 14 - Reimagining Ministry ππΎ
December 2020 (Greensboro, NC) -- Religion acts as many peopleβs guiding force in life and the same is true for our guests! Today we had Bridget Hall who is working towards becoming a minister for the United Methodist Church, Dr. Dana Lyles who...
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Episode 13 - Awakening to Higher Education π
On Episode 13 of Ukuvusa, I had the pleasure of speaking with my former classmates, Dr. Brent Lewis, Dr. Ayisha Jefferson-Evans, Dr. Andre Richardson, and Dr. Gisele Abron. We all earned our Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from North Carolina...
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Episode 12 - Awakening to True Love π
Love is in the air with this guest in the room! In this podcast, I interviewed Chauncey Morris, Jr. who is a relationship builder and writer. Chauncey has had many relationships that have shaped his view on love, but the most successful would b...
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Episode 11 - Awakening From Childhood Trauma π¦
November 2020 (Greensboro, NC/Atlanta, GA) -- November is National Childrenβs Grief Awareness Month. On this episode of Ukuvusa, I had the privilege of speaking with an old friend from college, Danielle Edwards, who is now a clinical social wor...
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