Guest Speakers
Alan Brand - HIV+ Motivational Speaker + Conference Facilitator
Author
- Positively Alive, Published by Jacana 2005
- Positively Alive Recipe Book Published by Micromega Publication 2014
- A 2 Z of HIV Informational Booklet - Published by Micromega Publication 2017
- Positively Alive Recipe Book Second Edition Published by Micromega Publications 2022
Faghmeda Miller - HIV+ Motivational Speaker
Her message to newly diagnosed HIV positive people, “HIV is not curable, but it is manageable therefore do not think it is the end, rather see it as the beginning of a new life, don’t give up, persevere”. My disease cannot be by chance, I believe God chose me to become an ambassador of this pandemic, speaking openly about Living with HIV. HIV is part of ME; it is who I AM, but it does not define ME or stops me from living my life the way I want to live it. “You only live once, if you do it right, once is enough….”
While walking home from university one afternoon in October 2005, he was dragged into the bushes close to his home and sexually assaulted by an unknown suspect, with a knife held to his throat.
He founded the NPO, Red Ribbon Foundation in December 2014 following the overwhelming success of the HIV/AIDS awareness Ball he hosted with the assistance of the Fairheads Social Group, on 06 December 2014 at the River Club Ballroom.
Dorian counsels individuals, facilitates HIV/AIDS Education and Wellness Workshops and speaks at numerous events in an attempt to breakdown the stigma which still surrounds this manageable chronic condition.
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Based from: Pimville, Johannesburg
Nombuyiselo is a highly regarded, HIV positive, motivational speaker.
Price: R 12, 500.00/motivational talk
A highly competent and hardworking HIV/AIDS educator, counsellor and mentor with 9 years' experience in the HIV disease management programme under the Employee Wellness Programme in the workplace. Have a track record of creating continued awareness through sharing my personal experiences of living positively and productively with HIV/AIDS. Also do a lot of public speaking professionally and personally. Experienced in dealing with people and the media as well as disciplined in approach
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Sameshni Moodley HIV+ Motivational Speaker
Sameshni Moodley is an inspirational energetic professional who works with corporates and individuals to create change in the mind, body and spirit through effective education.
Diagnosed with HIV, Sameshni thought life as she knew it was over and resorted to substance abuse and binge eating. Yet her positive attitude and healthy lifestyle turned things around and it was then that her company, Living 2 Inspire was born.
Her key passion in life has been within the Health and Wellness environment and has been featured on various social media platforms. She inspires her followers with daily motivational messages to make positive changes in their lives through nutrition tips and by including physical activity in their daily routines.
Clients are guided through both emotional and physical change by regular motivational messages, quotes, talks and videos.
motivational messages to make positive changes in their lives, through nutrition tips and by including physical activity in their daily routines.NKULI TLEANE - Psychosocial Therapist - GBV Motivational Speaker
Nkuli is a Psychosocial Therapist who is registered with Counsel of Counsellors South Africa (CCSA). Nkuli grew up in both urban and rural areas. She understands how cultural shock can limit your ability to excel socially and academically. She does not only use psychology as means to understand the society but also show how we get affected by the social and cultural constructs. Her passion in public speaking is about engaging our society to unlearn and relearn healthy ways to engage with each other.
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(Lucy) Dipolelo Josephine Lucy Legodi - GBV Motivational Speaker
Lucy is a domestic violence survivor and an EDTP accredited facilitator and a health expert of living with cancer and HIV and AIDS.
Her areas of operation range from Project Management where she was part of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, AFCON (2010) {Infrastructural preparations, Stadium, Roads etc} Preparations for the Danone Team for participation in the France Danone Cup, HIV/AIDS Counselling, Facilitating and office administration.
Apart from the business scene she is an anti-Gender Based Violence activist who volunteers in some Civil Society groups, such as Khuluma Ndoda and Kolisi Foundation, Motsepe Gender Equality and Leadership and Tswelelang Creche. She’s also a Director of LUSCUS founded in 2018 which is a company that coaches and provides guidance to youth on different topics.
Lucy says “Gender based violence takes away family dignity”
Lucy’s mission is to be an active player in the provision of education on the prevention of Gender Based Violence and its final eradication, for the reconstruction and strength of family structures.
Louw Breytenbach – Mental Health Ambassador and Media Personality - Motivational Speaker
In Business he is a leading entrepreneur with several acting and public speaking training studios across South Africa. He is a two-time published author a TV presenter and Mental Health Ambassador. He is also the spokesperson for GATE OF HOPE & Future Steps Charities.
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Alan Brand -Positively Alive
Mobile: +27 82 453-0560
E-mail: albrand@iafrica.com or alan.brand@positivelyalive.co.za