#BeFree Bookworms Podcast
#BeFree Bookworms Podcast is a monthly show that promotes literacy and encourages a love of reading among Namibian youth aged 10 to 25. Hosted by youth advocate Ismael Sefanya, it brings stories to life with lively book discussions, author interviews, and peer reviews. The podcast aims to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning while building a community of young readers. It is created in collaboration with #BeFree Studio and carries the slogan “Read, Dream, Be Free.”
Episodes
Episode 04: Making the Most of Your 20s — A Conversation with Mirjam Matheus
In this episode of #BeFree Bookworms, our host, Ismael Sefanya, sits down with Mirjam Matheus, a medical professional whose work bridges public health innovation and women's empowerment. Mirjam is the founder of Becoming Health Namibia, and the author of Making the Most of Your 20s. Drawing on her new book, Making the Most of Your 20s, Mirjam takes us through the journey of coming out of hidin
Episode 03:“Bloom Where You Are Planted” – A Conversation with Emeritha Niipare
Some stories take years to find the words, and Emeritha Niipare's is one of them.In this episode of #BeFree Bookworms, our host, Ismael Sefanya, sits down with Emeritha Niipare, hydrologist and author of Wings of Resilience, to talk about growing up in Keetmanshoop, studying in China, and the letters, faith, and quiet resilience that shaped her into who she is today.With a Bachelor of Engineer
Episode 02 | Driving Through Life, Faith, Failure, and Finding Your Direction — A Conversation with Petrina Mathews
She did not set out to write a book. She started writing down lessons from her driving lessons until she realised she was not just learning how to drive. She was driving through life.In this episode, our host Ismael Sefanya sits down with Petrina Mathews, transformational speaker, businesswoman, and author of Driving Through Life: A Christian Guide from Driving Lessons, for a conversation about fa
Episode 1: Good Vibes and Butterflies — A Conversation with Steven Bernardus ǀHaraǂgeib
"Good vibes for all the happy days, and butterflies for all the transformation."For our first episode, our host Ismael Sefanya sits down with Steven Bernardus ǀHaraǂgeib, storyteller, systems thinker, development strategist, and author of Good Vibes and Butterflies. With over a decade of driving social change across Africa, Steven has led national efforts on Gender-Based Violence(GBV), H
Welcome to #BeFree Bookworms Podcast!
Welcome to the #BeFree Bookworms Podcast, where young minds meet great books. Join us for exciting stories, inspiring Namibian authors, and fun book chats that spark imagination and big dreams. Whether you're just starting your reading journey or already a proud bookworm, this is your space to read, grow, and connect.
