Elana Afrika-Bredenkmap, acclaimed radio personality and host of Parent and Baby Brunch, welcomes a special guest on her latest episode to celebrate Father’s Day in a heartwarming and insightful discussion. The episode features none other than radio presenter, father, author, and Ted Talk speaker Thabo “T-Bose” Mokwele, who shares his profound reflections on the journey of fatherhood.
“It’s June, and this month we celebrate Father’s Day! T-Bose joins me to discuss the important role of dads in our family.” says Elana. ” How do we learn from the mistakes our parents made, and become better, for our kids? From a father’s perspective, T-Bose shares his most personal experience as a family man.”
T-Bose delves into the essence of fatherhood, sharing the life lessons he learnt first as a son from his own father, and then, becoming a Dad, from his children. With poignant quotes such as “what happens to you, happens for you,” he emphasises the transformative power of life’s experiences, highlighting how each challenge shapes and moulds us for the better. T-Bose’s message of growth echoes through his words, urging listeners to strive for continuous improvement and to “do better than your father,” fostering a legacy of progress and evolution across generations.
Central to T-Bose’s discussion is the pivotal role of parental influence in shaping a child’s worldview. He stresses, “It’s our words, as parents, that our kids trust first. We need to be there to instil that confidence in them for the world out there.” With profound insights, T-Bose underscores the importance of fostering a nurturing environment grounded in trust, love, and encouragement, laying the foundation for children to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and self-assurance.
Elana Afrika’s Parent and Baby Brunch continues to provide a platform for meaningful conversations on parenthood, offering invaluable insights and perspectives from esteemed guests like T-Bose. As Father’s Day approaches, this episode serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact fathers have on shaping the future generation.
Don’t miss out on this enlightening episode of Parent and Baby Brunch, featuring T-Bose, now available on Spotify, Apple and BabyBrunch.co.za] for an enriching exploration of fatherhood, filled with heartfelt anecdotes, sage advice, and inspiring reflections.
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About Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp
Elana is an award-winning radio presenter and the founder of South Africa’s top-rated parenting podcast. In 2023 she was named a Laureus Sport For Good ambassador for South Africa – Laureus Sport for Good supports more than 160 sport-based community programmes in over 40 countries to help address social challenges. Her philanthropy extends to the winemaking industry: in 2024 Elana and her winemaking teams donated all proceeds from her range of shiraz wines towards the tuition of an underprivileged student at the South African Sommeliers Association. SASA fosters opportunities for aspiring sommeliers from disadvantaged to pursue their passion and excel in the industry.
A doting mom, Elana is the mother of two young daughters and manages ballet recitals and after-school hockey whilst presenting one of the country’s most-listened-to midmorning radio shows on Jacaranda fm.
About Parent and Baby Brunch:
“The concept was born shortly after I had my first daughter”, says Elana. “Like the adage write what you know, I created the Parent + Baby Brunch community after experiencing first-hand what mothers and fathers of newborn children were experiencing. I was on a whatsapp group with my just-turned-parent girlfriends at 2am, everyone complaining about anything from sore nipples to back-aches. I knew there weren’t sufficient support groups out there, and so I started one!”
Initially conceptualised as a series of parenting events, the popularity soon took off as new parents attended the one-day workshops that would feature guest-speakers. Off the back of the success of the events the Parent + Baby Brunch podcasts were created and continue to grow audiences eighth years later.
