Creators and Guests

Sadaf Vahedna has been an entrepreneur since the age of 21, turning around a business in multi-million dollar debt, and later founding a tech business and worked in the entrepreneurship development space. Despite her many successes, Sadaf realized her constant quest for overachievement didn’t soothe her soul the way connection did. Over the past three years, she’s embarked on a spiritual journey that reshaped her understanding of the world. Alt|Life is part of this discovery, offering listeners insights into personal growth, emotional intelligence, and transformational practices. Through the podcast, Sadaf invites others to explore how one can achieve the fulfillment they deserve and live the life of their dreams by expanding their perspective on what's possible

Sarah-Jane Ponce Asok is Alt|Life's podcast manager and guides the production process alongside Sadaf while also working with Sadaf to ensure the marketing for the podcast is done right. Sarah Jane Ponce Asok is a visionary entrepreneur and community advocate. As the co-founder and driving force behind AVC Studio, she has spearheaded the production of over 3,000 episodes, the successful launch of more than 70 podcasts, and the creation of 100+ shows in just 12 years. AVC Studio is more than just a digital marketing firm; it’s a mission-driven initiative tackling high unemployment rates by hiring and transforming local out-of-school youth into high-caliber leaders. Under Sarah’s leadership, AVC Studio has attracted notable clients, including BossBabe, with over 3 million Instagram followers; Fat Burning Man, with 7 million podcast downloads; and former WNBA President Lisa Borders. Her expertise has also driven the impressive growth of a podcast from 10,000 to 250,000 downloads per month.

Simbarashe Nyahwa is a filmmaker and media analyst with over four years of experience in the TV and Film Industry. Specializing in producing and post-production, he has honed his expertise across various roles, including content curation, editing, and production management. Simbarashe holds a professional certificate in Film and Television Production from Multichoice Talent Factory and a B.A (Hons) in Media and Cultural Studies from Great Zimbabwe University. He is currently pursuing an M.A. in Film and Television Studies at the University of Cape Town. Throughout his career, Simbarashe has worked on numerous film and TV productions, most notably as an EPK producer for Chisara Series (2021). He has also contributed his skills as a VFX supervisor, line producer, and assistant editor for projects across various platforms, for the Multichoice Talent Factory. Simbarashe is passionate about the intersection of media, culture, and storytelling, continuously pushing the boundaries of film production in Africa. His commitment to his craft has earned him recognition in programs such as the One World Media Fellowship and the ‘Future of Film’ Africa initiative.