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		<description>SNAP-back energy with strategy, soul, and sass.

SNAP isn’t just a method, it’s your Self-Navigating Action Plan. This podcast is your no-fluff guide to owning your agency with clarity, courage, and unapologetic action. 

Each episode dives deep into real, raw conversations about what truly matters - relationships and self-worth; business and careers; money and mindset; life, soul, and purpose; the full human experience.

This isn’t your average self-help chatter. It’s bold. It’s activating. It’s here to challenge, empower, and spark movement.

Enough drifting. It’s time to lead with intention. Whether you’re navigating change, building your next chapter, or just catching your breath; this is your cue to start driving on your terms.</description>
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SNAP isn’t just a method, it’s your Self-Navigating Action Plan. This podcast is your no-fluff guide to owning your agency with clarity, courage, and unapologetic action. 

Each episode dives deep into real, raw conversations about what truly matters - relationships and self-worth; business and careers; money and mindset; life, soul, and purpose; the full human experience.

This isn’t your average self-help chatter. It’s bold. It’s activating. It’s here to challenge, empower, and spark movement.

Enough drifting. It’s time to lead with intention. Whether you’re navigating change, building your next chapter, or just catching your breath; this is your cue to start driving on your terms.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your Career Reset: What to Know, Do & Avoid in 2025.<br />
<br />
In this power-packed episode of Snap Talk, Venetia is joined by Jessi Tomkinson, Managing Director of the Humankind Group, to talk careers with clarity, from both sides of the hiring table. Whether you're hiring, job-hunting, or just feeling career-confused, this one’s for you.<br />
<br />
We unpack:<br />
- The biggest trend in recruitment today, and what it means for your next hire or career move.<br />
- The CV of the future: What to put in, what to leave out, and what makes you unmissable.<br />
- How to compete in the global talent war, yes, especially when we are competing in dollars and pounds. <br />
- What top performers do differently in interviews and online.<br />
- How to bounce back from rejection, redundancy, or a career crash without losing your confidence.<br />
Plus: the LinkedIn hacks, salary myths, interview dos and don’ts, and the career lies we’ve been sold for too long.<br />
<br />
If you're asking, "What now?" or "How do I stand out?", Jessi’s insights, knowledge, and experience will benefit you way beyond just great information.<br />
<br />
We talk truth, career tactics and all things talent. <a href="http://www.humankindgroup.co.za/">Humankind is a leading Executive Search, Recruitment, and HR Consultancy</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.venetiabutler.com/">Venetia Butler - The Snap Coach</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/venetia-butler-bc">Follow Venetia on LinkedIn</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/venetiabutler_thesnapcoach/">Follow Venetia on Instagram</a>]]></description>
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In this power-packed episode of Snap Talk, Venetia is joined by Jessi Tomkinson, Managing Director of the Humankind Group, to talk careers with clarity, from both sides of the hiring table. Whether you're hiring, job-hunting, or just feeling career-confused, this one’s for you.

We unpack:
- The biggest trend in recruitment today, and what it means for your next hire or career move.
- The CV of the future: What to put in, what to leave out, and what makes you unmissable.
- How to compete in the global talent war, yes, especially when we are competing in dollars and pounds. 
- What top performers do differently in interviews and online.
- How to bounce back from rejection, redundancy, or a career crash without losing your confidence.
Plus: the LinkedIn hacks, salary myths, interview dos and don’ts, and the career lies we’ve been sold for too long.

If you're asking, "What now?" or "How do I stand out?", Jessi’s insights, knowledge, and experience will benefit you way beyond just great information.

We talk truth, career tactics and all things talent.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Feed Your Soul: Healing, Food, and Truth with Esle Talbot</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Nourish Revolution: Healing, Food, and Truth with Esle Talbot.<br />
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In this heartfelt episode of Snap Talk, grab a cuppa and join me as I sit down with Else Talbot, Whole Food Plant-Based Chef and founder of the “Teach Me. Heal Me. Nourish Me.” movement.<br />
<br />
After a major life event shifted everything for her family, Else began exploring a way of eating that wasn’t just about food, but about healing, vitality, and connection.<br />
<br />
She unpacks what plant-based really means (no, it’s not just lettuce and lentils), how to have those tricky conversations at home, and how to bust the biggest myths: from protein panic to “it’s too expensive” objections. Why you really can have your cake and eat it, trust me, you will want more and more. <br />
<br />
Whether you're curious, cautious, or craving a change, Else offers recipes, tips, and real-life tools to make plant-based eating simple and sustainable. <br />
<br />
It’s not about giving up, it’s about daring to explore beyond the proudly South African braai and opening your tastebuds to a different, fun, and deeply delicious culinary experience. <br />
<br />
Let’s talk food that fuels you, heals you, and a lifestyle that just might surprise you. <a href="http://www.pureplantkitchen.co.za/">Esle Talbot - founder of the Pure Plant Kitchen</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.venetiabutler.com/">Venetia Butler - The Snap Coach</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/venetia-butler-bc">Follow Venetia on LinkedIn</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/venetiabutler_thesnapcoach/">Follow Venetia on Instagram</a>]]></description>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Nourish Revolution: Healing, Food, and Truth with Esle Talbot.

In this heartfelt episode of Snap Talk, grab a cuppa and join me as I sit down with Else Talbot, Whole Food Plant-Based Chef and founder of the “Teach Me. Heal Me. Nourish Me.” movement.

After a major life event shifted everything for her family, Else began exploring a way of eating that wasn’t just about food, but about healing, vitality, and connection.

She unpacks what plant-based really means (no, it’s not just lettuce and lentils), how to have those tricky conversations at home, and how to bust the biggest myths: from protein panic to “it’s too expensive” objections. Why you really can have your cake and eat it, trust me, you will want more and more. 

Whether you're curious, cautious, or craving a change, Else offers recipes, tips, and real-life tools to make plant-based eating simple and sustainable. 

It’s not about giving up, it’s about daring to explore beyond the proudly South African braai and opening your tastebuds to a different, fun, and deeply delicious culinary experience. 

Let’s talk food that fuels you, heals you, and a lifestyle that just might surprise you.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Your Guide to Better Sex, Intimacy, &amp; Love with Nicki Brivik</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn how to truly connect and create intimacy. <br />
<br />
In this sizzling episode of Snap Talk, we get real with certified Sex Coach Nicki Brivik. <br />
<br />
Whether you desire to re-ignite or re-define your sex life, feel like intimacy with your partner is gone, or that your sex life is not what you signed up for, Nicki helps you bring pleasure, confidence, and play back into your sex life. She reminds us that this is, after all, how adults play. <br />
<br />
Discover how to navigate mismatched desires, stop faking it (nobody wins), and how to build a sex-positive space where connection can thrive. <br />
<br />
With practical tips, zero shame, and a whole lot of honesty, Nicki shares her #1 hack to spice things up and reconnect with yourself and your partner. Because great sex isn’t a luxury, it’s part of a fulfilled life. <br />
<br />
If you feel like you can’t or don’t know how to talk about sex, ask for what you want, hit a dry spell, are curious, or just crave intimacy - join us as we talk sex, intimacy, and confidence – this episode if for you. <a href="https://asknicki.co.za">Ask Nicki - Sex Coach, Keynote Speaker, Corporate Wellness Advocate</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.venetiabutler.com/">Venetia Butler - The Snap Coach</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/venetia-butler-bc">Follow Venetia on LinkedIn</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/venetiabutler_thesnapcoach/">Follow Venetia on Instagram</a>]]></description>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn how to truly connect and create intimacy. 

In this sizzling episode of Snap Talk, we get real with certified Sex Coach Nicki Brivik. 

Whether you desire to re-ignite or re-define your sex life, feel like intimacy with your partner is gone, or that your sex life is not what you signed up for, Nicki helps you bring pleasure, confidence, and play back into your sex life. She reminds us that this is, after all, how adults play. 

Discover how to navigate mismatched desires, stop faking it (nobody wins), and how to build a sex-positive space where connection can thrive. 

With practical tips, zero shame, and a whole lot of honesty, Nicki shares her #1 hack to spice things up and reconnect with yourself and your partner. Because great sex isn’t a luxury, it’s part of a fulfilled life. 

If you feel like you can’t or don’t know how to talk about sex, ask for what you want, hit a dry spell, are curious, or just crave intimacy - join us as we talk sex, intimacy, and confidence – this episode if for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Menopause Unmasked: Beyond the Myth - What we All Need to Know with Xoli Madlala</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this unmasked, MUST listen episode of Snap Talk, I am joined by Xoli Madlala, internationally certified Menopause Coach, author of The Perimenopausal Globetrotter, TEDx speaker, and menopause policy advisor.<br />
<br />
Xoli is on a mission to change the menopause narrative in South Africa and beyond, bringing this vital conversation out of the shadows and into every room, in every language. <br />
<br />
Early menopause research recorded around 10 symptoms, recently over 100 menopause symptoms have been recorded. Xoli unpacks the most common ones, as well as the various stages of menopause. Vital facts most women are never taught, and why this is the #1 health, workplace, and societal issue we should all be invested in, in South Africa right now. <br />
<br />
From boardrooms to rural communities, Proudly South African, Xoli shares why she desires to make menopause education accessible across all our languages and cultures, ensuring no woman is left behind, including those most often overlooked or forgotten. <br />
<br />
This conversation is a reminder of the power of shared knowledge, lived experience, and the importance of making space for every woman’s journey, regardless of where you are right now<br />
<br />
Share this episode with every woman in your life so that together we change the South African narrative and ensure that no woman feels alone, vulnerable, unseen, and unheard. <a href="http://www.redefiningmenopause-africa.com/">Xoli Madlala - The Perimenopausal Globetrotter, Author & Coach</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.venetiabutler.com/">Venetia Butler - The Snap Coach</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/venetia-butler-bc">Follow Venetia on LinkedIn</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/venetiabutler_thesnapcoach/">Follow Venetia on Instagram</a>]]></description>
					<category>Society &amp; Culture</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
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				<psc:chapter start="00:35:29.000" title="The Peri-Menopausal Globe Trotter" />
			 
				<psc:chapter start="00:40:08.000" title="The Role of Domestic Workers and the Need for Inclusivity" />
			 
				<psc:chapter start="00:43:28.000" title="Conversations with Partners and Addressing Shame" />
			 
				<psc:chapter start="00:45:36.000" title="Intimacy, Sex, and the Importance of Open Dialogue" />
			 
				<psc:chapter start="00:47:42.000" title="The Role of Genetics and Family History" />
			 
				<psc:chapter start="00:50:27.000" title="Symptoms and Treatments: HRT and Holistic Approaches" />
			 
				<psc:chapter start="00:53:22.000" title="HRT Experiences and a Multidisciplinary Approach" />
			 
				<psc:chapter start="00:55:21.000" title="Banding Together as Women" />
			 
				<psc:chapter start="00:57:05.000" title="Advice to Younger Self" />
			 
				<psc:chapter start="00:58:28.000" title="The Role of Women in Raising Awareness" />
			 
				<psc:chapter start="01:01:55.000" title="Education, Wellness Days, and Inclusivity" />
			 
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				<psc:chapter start="01:05:39.000" title="Finding Xoli" />
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				<itunes:title>Menopause Unmasked: Beyond the Myth - What we All Need to Know with Xoli Madlala</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this unmasked, MUST listen episode of Snap Talk, I am joined by Xoli Madlala, internationally certified Menopause Coach, author of The Perimenopausal Globetrotter, TEDx speaker, and menopause policy advisor.

Xoli is on a mission to change the menopause narrative in South Africa and beyond, bringing this vital conversation out of the shadows and into every room, in every language. 

Early menopause research recorded around 10 symptoms, recently over 100 menopause symptoms have been recorded. Xoli unpacks the most common ones, as well as the various stages of menopause. Vital facts most women are never taught, and why this is the #1 health, workplace, and societal issue we should all be invested in, in South Africa right now. 

From boardrooms to rural communities, Proudly South African, Xoli shares why she desires to make menopause education accessible across all our languages and cultures, ensuring no woman is left behind, including those most often overlooked or forgotten. 

This conversation is a reminder of the power of shared knowledge, lived experience, and the importance of making space for every woman’s journey, regardless of where you are right now

Share this episode with every woman in your life so that together we change the South African narrative and ensure that no woman feels alone, vulnerable, unseen, and unheard.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take a moment. Take a breath. Take control. <br />
<br />
Can we all just breathe - please!<br />
<br />
As humans, we are in crisis. With symptoms like burnout, fatigue, anxiety, and exhaustion (to name a few) currently at an all-time high, Carol-Lee, breathwork and life guide, unpacks how conscious breathwork can restore calm, clarity, and control.<br />
<br />
This conversation is going to touch some parts within you that have not yet been discovered, or that you may not even have known were there, and how to use your breath to heal within and find your voice again. <br />
<br />
Learn the science behind breath, how to improve the quality of your breath, and why honouring the pause is vital to your well-being. <br />
<br />
Why we so desperately need to re-invent corporate wellness, how much our children are suffering and can benefit from these breathing techniques, and why schools should become breathwork inclusive. <br />
<br />
Are you ready to get serious about your breathing? Carol-lee teaches us how to take one conscious breath at a time, why it matters, and how you can take back control and the quality of your life. <a href="http://www.beonpurpose.co.za/">Carol-Lee - Breathwork and Life Guide</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.venetiabutler.com/">Venetia Butler - The Snap Coach</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/venetia-butler-bc">Follow Venetia on LinkedIn</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/venetiabutler_thesnapcoach/">Follow Venetia on Instagram</a>]]></description>
					<category>Society &amp; Culture</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
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				<psc:chapter start="00:47:12.000" title="Testimonials and the Journey to Transformation" />
			 
				<psc:chapter start="00:50:52.000" title="Women&#039;s Day Event and the Power of Pause" />
			 
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				<itunes:title>The Pause that Heals: Conscious Breathing with Carol-Lee Alberts</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Take a moment. Take a breath. Take control. 

Can we all just breathe - please!

As humans, we are in crisis. With symptoms like burnout, fatigue, anxiety, and exhaustion (to name a few) currently at an all-time high, Carol-Lee, breathwork and life guide, unpacks how conscious breathwork can restore calm, clarity, and control.

This conversation is going to touch some parts within you that have not yet been discovered, or that you may not even have known were there, and how to use your breath to heal within and find your voice again. 

Learn the science behind breath, how to improve the quality of your breath, and why honouring the pause is vital to your well-being. 

Why we so desperately need to re-invent corporate wellness, how much our children are suffering and can benefit from these breathing techniques, and why schools should become breathwork inclusive. 

Are you ready to get serious about your breathing? Carol-lee teaches us how to take one conscious breath at a time, why it matters, and how you can take back control and the quality of your life.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unpacking the roadmap to financial freedom. <br />
<br />
Seanagh Fannin, MD of Carrick Athena, delivers powerful, practical insights that every woman needs to hear to take control of her financial future.<br />
<br />
If you are starting out, starting over, bored with outdated financial discussions, or just want to know what you must know financially, Seanagh will share the game-changing golden budget rule. <br />
<br />
Nurturers by default, women always tend to choose themselves last. She shares a powerful global statistic and how this will impact women. <br />
<br />
What to consider when choosing the right financial advisor. Seanaugh breaks down the mindset shifts and tools to give you the confidence to own your seat at the financial table. <br />
<br />
Her advise offers practical clarity and courage, with a no-fluff roadmap to financial freedom, which will transform how you see and handle money<br />
<br />
Seanugh has a desire to show women what they carry within them, to amplify it, to help women action it, to build wealth, to build legacy, and to show them that they are the wealth that they're waiting for. <a href="http://www.carrick-athena.com/">Carrick Athena, to show women how to obtain the wealth they're waiting for</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.venetiabutler.com/">Venetia Butler - The Snap Coach</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/venetia-butler-bc">Follow Venetia on LinkedIn</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/venetiabutler_thesnapcoach/">Follow Venetia on Instagram</a>]]></description>
					<category>Society &amp; Culture</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
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				<psc:chapter start="00:28:35.000" title="The Roadmap to Financial Freedom" />
			 
				<psc:chapter start="00:31:12.000" title="The Personal Trainer of Finances" />
			 
				<psc:chapter start="00:31:48.000" title="Positive Financial Changes and Philanthropy" />
			 
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				<itunes:title>Money Talks: Simplifying Finance for Women, by Women with Seanagh Fannin</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Unpacking the roadmap to financial freedom. 

Seanagh Fannin, MD of Carrick Athena, delivers powerful, practical insights that every woman needs to hear to take control of her financial future.

If you are starting out, starting over, bored with outdated financial discussions, or just want to know what you must know financially, Seanagh will share the game-changing golden budget rule. 

Nurturers by default, women always tend to choose themselves last. She shares a powerful global statistic and how this will impact women. 

What to consider when choosing the right financial advisor. Seanaugh breaks down the mindset shifts and tools to give you the confidence to own your seat at the financial table. 

Her advise offers practical clarity and courage, with a no-fluff roadmap to financial freedom, which will transform how you see and handle money

Seanugh has a desire to show women what they carry within them, to amplify it, to help women action it, to build wealth, to build legacy, and to show them that they are the wealth that they're waiting for.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a young girl, my report cards all had two main themes - Venetia talks too much, and she's bossy. So worried about my parents' opinion of me, I'll never forget the day my dad sat me down and said, "We love you speaking. Let's teach you how and when to speak so others want to listen. And by the way, you're not bossy; there's a leader in you that needs to be taught the power of authority."<br />
<br />
That was the day I discovered my voice, and for that matter, my agency. See, had I not, I would have likely lived the rest of my life on autopilot. This transformation has led me to a career where I've spent the last two decades as a trainer, coach, and business strategist across multiple industries and boardrooms, and recently the author of the Snap Out of Your Comfort Coma and journal. <br />
<br />
Welcome to Snap Talk. I'm Venetia Butler. In a world on autopilot, this podcast empowers you to embrace your agency. <a href="http://www.venetiabutler.com/">Venetia Butler - The Snap Coach</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/venetia-butler-bc">Follow Venetia on LinkedIn</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/venetiabutler_thesnapcoach/">Follow Venetia on Instagram</a>]]></description>
					<category>Society &amp; Culture</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
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						<itunes:title>Welcome to the SNAP Talk Podcast</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard</itunes:author>
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That was the day I discovered my voice, and for that matter, my agency. See, had I not, I would have likely lived the rest of my life on autopilot. This transformation has led me to a career where I've spent the last two decades as a trainer, coach, and business strategist across multiple industries and boardrooms, and recently the author of the Snap Out of Your Comfort Coma and journal. 

Welcome to Snap Talk. I'm Venetia Butler. In a world on autopilot, this podcast empowers you to embrace your agency.]]></itunes:summary>
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