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Gabriel Dibble on the things that make us beautiful inside, coaching baseball, and perseverance
Mariette Snyman 6/3/25 Mariette Snyman 6/3/25

Gabriel Dibble on the things that make us beautiful inside, coaching baseball, and perseverance

A serial founder, executive producer, educator, researcher & writer and tech leader & strategist writes about selling enchiladas, growing up on a ranch and moving to the big city, ideas as little blessings, and genuine engagement. 

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Neil Bierbaum on being a careless rebel, challenges, and coaching men
Mariette Snyman 5/27/25 Mariette Snyman 5/27/25

Neil Bierbaum on being a careless rebel, challenges, and coaching men

A mindset coach focusing on executive coaching, leadership development, team building and public speaking writes about being the editor of men’s magazines, finding that limitations fuel creativity, and not wasting energy on resistance.

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Dr Julia Kukard on the scarier the better, her superpower, and painting ugly where she needs to 
Mariette Snyman 3/4/25 Mariette Snyman 3/4/25

Dr Julia Kukard on the scarier the better, her superpower, and painting ugly where she needs to 

A leadership coach, existential psychotherapist and personal & professional expert on stuckness writes about the karmic tourism bureau, being “out in body,” and wrestling with our apparent irrelevance.

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Sonja Goldberg oor reuse vlermuise, deurnagbid en ‘n dieper omgee
Mariette Snyman 2/11/25 Mariette Snyman 2/11/25

Sonja Goldberg oor reuse vlermuise, deurnagbid en ‘n dieper omgee

‘n Pastoor, skrywer, omroeper, spelterapeut en berader van Kaapstad skryf oor Oh Danny Boy, asem ophou-oomblikke, bulte en plooie en die reuk van ‘n hofgebou.

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Philip Liebenberg oor rowwe rommel, eietydse integrasie en ‘n skaaplam by sy voete
Mariette Snyman 11/19/24 Mariette Snyman 11/19/24

Philip Liebenberg oor rowwe rommel, eietydse integrasie en ‘n skaaplam by sy voete

‘n Huweliksbevestiger, spreker, skrywer en spirituele begeleier skryf oor onafhanklike denke, waagstukke met vars produkte en watter ouetehuis hom nooit sal sien nie.

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Lohra de Waal on proudly holding the flag, low-intervention wine and a farm in Slovenia
Mariette Snyman 10/22/24 Mariette Snyman 10/22/24

Lohra de Waal on proudly holding the flag, low-intervention wine and a farm in Slovenia

A Nordic Walker & Trainer, Nutritional Therapist, Health Coach and Pilates Instructor writes about competing in the Nordic Walking World Cup in Poland, magical train trips and medicine for body, mind and soul.

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Johan Allers oor ‘n ma wat kinderkoppies streel, wie minder lieg, en verwondering
Mariette Snyman 10/8/24 Mariette Snyman 10/8/24

Johan Allers oor ‘n ma wat kinderkoppies streel, wie minder lieg, en verwondering

‘n Deurwinterde uitsaaijoernalis skryf oor swart en wit cowboy-films, potjiekos vir die siel, en ‘n  knorrige ou vroutjie vol fiemies. 

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Sinta Ebersohn on when the wind calls, barefoot grounding, and Strongman competitions
Mariette Snyman 10/1/24 Mariette Snyman 10/1/24

Sinta Ebersohn on when the wind calls, barefoot grounding, and Strongman competitions

A post-traumatic growth specialist writes about adverse childhood experiences, her secret passion, being a matriarch, and proper pull-ups.

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Dr Francois du Toit on working in Thailand, triathlons, and sourdough flapjacks
Mariette Snyman 9/17/24 Mariette Snyman 9/17/24

Dr Francois du Toit on working in Thailand, triathlons, and sourdough flapjacks

A naturopath, wellness coach and speaker writes about wellness as 'a work of heart', self-discovery, pushing oneself too hard, and a return to natural beauty. 

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Marielle Wolmarans on hobbyist beekeeping, trying to read a book, and sunny personalities
Mariette Snyman 9/10/24 Mariette Snyman 9/10/24

Marielle Wolmarans on hobbyist beekeeping, trying to read a book, and sunny personalities

A functional medicine health coach, Nutrigenomics Practitioner and NLP life coach writes about health struggles, being bitten by the ‘holistic health bug’, and acne & eczema.

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Ben Gioia on less hustle and hassle, success, and hanging out with cats   
Mariette Snyman 8/30/24 Mariette Snyman 8/30/24

Ben Gioia on less hustle and hassle, success, and hanging out with cats   

An international bestselling author, podcast & radio host and book coach writes about watching the mind, dancing his face off to psychedelic trance, and ‘coming back to the love in your heart.’

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Mona-Lize Moolman on an unconventional spin, wiping away the tears, and insects as pets  
Mariette Snyman 8/15/24 Mariette Snyman 8/15/24

Mona-Lize Moolman on an unconventional spin, wiping away the tears, and insects as pets  

An energy therapist and psychologist writes about romance in the workplace, questioning the norm, a double-edged sword and embracing more sloth spirit energy.

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Riette Rust oor gogo-wees, ‘n skoon denklyn en ‘n treintjiekoek
Mariette Snyman 8/13/24 Mariette Snyman 8/13/24

Riette Rust oor gogo-wees, ‘n skoon denklyn en ‘n treintjiekoek

‘n Skrywer, spreker en joernalis skryf oor jazz en kerse, ‘n mislukte skubaduikpoging, ‘n suksesvolle valskermsprong en “pure malvalekker.”

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Suzanne Kotze oor verhoogvrees, diep denkers en ‘n restaurant in ‘n ou plaasdam
Mariette Snyman 8/6/24 Mariette Snyman 8/6/24

Suzanne Kotze oor verhoogvrees, diep denkers en ‘n restaurant in ‘n ou plaasdam

‘n Entrepreneur en die mede-eienaar van Stylvol skryf oor oggendgeselsies, ‘te veel goetertjies’, oefening-endorfiene en uitbundige vriende.

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Dr Ronél le Roux on bareback riding, rescuing lizards and delightful goals
Mariette Snyman 7/23/24 Mariette Snyman 7/23/24

Dr Ronél le Roux on bareback riding, rescuing lizards and delightful goals

An EQ specialist, facilitator, therapist and author writes about swimming with dolphins, a black belt in karate and a world of beautiful dresses.

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Tami Folkenflik on food trauma, hearing electricity, and someone called Happy
Mariette Snyman 7/9/24 Mariette Snyman 7/9/24

Tami Folkenflik on food trauma, hearing electricity, and someone called Happy

A movement and energy coach writes about a language called Energy, high school sweethearts and paddleboard yoga (scroll down for a dolphin video!)

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Dr Sandy To on women navigating life & love, astrology, and having to be strong
Mariette Snyman 6/18/24 Mariette Snyman 6/18/24

Dr Sandy To on women navigating life & love, astrology, and having to be strong

A sociologist writes about books falling from bookshelves, a serendipitous maths tutorial, and procrastinating.

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Annette de la Porte on tadpoles, paradise, love and loss
Mariette Snyman 4/30/24 Mariette Snyman 4/30/24

Annette de la Porte on tadpoles, paradise, love and loss

A social worker and international Emotional Logic training consultant writes about being an adventurer at heart, travelling with live chickens, and befriending our emotions.

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Vickie de Beer on leaving everything behind, a European Christmas, and mushrooms sprouting
Mariette Snyman 11/10/23 Mariette Snyman 11/10/23

Vickie de Beer on leaving everything behind, a European Christmas, and mushrooms sprouting

A chef, food stylist & writer and photographer writes about emigrating to the Netherlands, a beautiful love story, an unforgettable trip, and a watermelon bobbing in the water to keep cool.

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  Mari Payne on a blind date, hugs and climbing trees
Mariette Snyman 10/25/23 Mariette Snyman 10/25/23

Mari Payne on a blind date, hugs and climbing trees

An early childhood development specialist involved in the edutainment TV show “Takalani Sesame” writes about self-directed activities, “unteachable” children and a very small town.

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Gabriel Dibble, serial founder, executive producer, educator, researcher & writer, tech leader & strategist from Ventura, California:

“Thank you so much, Mariette, for the care you put into telling my story. Your ability to listen deeply and draw out meaning with such grace is a true gift. I’m grateful for the opportunity to reflect and share through your lens.”

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