Ziva
Welcome to Ziva – Exploring Truth, One Question at a Time. What if we stopped rushing to answers—and started asking better questions? Hosted by Pam Matambanadzo, Ziva is a podcast that challenges the way we see the world. Each series dives into a different theme, unearthing the stories, systems, and assumptions we often take for granted. With curiosity, courage, and compassion, we explore not just what is—but what could be—if we looked closer. In our first series, Who Is Picking Up Your Tab?, we pull back the curtain on innovation, success, and convenience. We celebrate progress—but at what cost...
Who Is Picking Up Your Tab? Personal Support Systems - Episode 7
Episode 7: Who’s Picking Up Your Tab? Personal Support Systems
🎙️ Host: Pamela
📅 Release Date: June 15 2025
Episode Summary
Success isn’t a solo act—behind every milestone, there are people who believed in you before you even saw your own potential. In this episode, we dive into the unseen support systems that fuel dreams, from family and friends to mentors and emotional safety nets.
🚀 Highlights:
🔹 The First Investors – The family, friends, and loved ones who sacrifice behind the scenes so you can thrive.
🔹 Mentors Who See You First – The advisors...
Who Is Picking UP Your Tab? Leadership and Teamwork
Who's Picking Up Your Tab? – Episode 6: Leadership & Teamwork
Hey there, and welcome back to Who's Picking Up Your Tab? I'm your host, Pam, and today we’re diving into how things actually get done—not just the ideas, not just the hype, but the moment when someone says, "Alright, team. Let’s make it happen."
Behind every success story—whether it’s a blockbuster film, a breakthrough product, or a viral campaign—there’s a team in the trenches, navigating chaos, brainstorming in Slack channels, and keeping the wheels turning (snacks included). Yep, we’re talking leadership...
Who Is Picking Up Tab? Culture, Economy, & Community - Episode 5
📍 Episode 5: Who’s Picking Up Your Tab?
Culture, Economy, and Community—The Hidden Forces Behind Every Success
Welcome back to Who’s Picking Up Your Tab! I’m your host, Pam, and today, we’re shifting gears. No history lesson. No deep dive into lab notebooks. Instead, we’re stepping back to look at the invisible factors that shape success—the forces we rarely acknowledge but always depend on.
Hard work and great ideas matter, but they don’t operate in a vacuum. The real enabler? The world around us. So who built the environment tha...
Who Is Picking Up Your tab - Government & Policy Episode 4
Episode 4: Who’s Picking Up Your Tab?
📍 Topic: Government & Policy – The Hidden Force Behind Innovation
Welcome back to Who’s Picking Up Your Tab?, the podcast that uncovers the unseen forces behind groundbreaking ideas. I’m your host, Pam, and today we’re talking about the ultimate backstage player—government funding and policy.
We often associate innovation with startups and entrepreneurs, but behind nearly every major advancement—whether it’s the internet, GPS, or AI voice assistants ordering dog food at 2AM—there’s a public investment. Someone, somewhere picked up the tab.
What You’ll Learn...
Who Is Picking Up Your Tab_ The Cost of Learning - Episode 3
Who Is Picking Up Your Tab? The Cost of Learning - Episode 3
Who really pays for your education—from classrooms to coding bootcamps?
Welcome back to Who’s Picking Up Your Tab?—the podcast that traces the invisible hands behind every success story. I’m your host, Pam, and today we’re heading back to school—literally. From public classrooms to online courses, college tuition to mentorship, we’re asking: who’s funding your future?
Segment 1: The School That Built You
Remember that teacher who changed your life? Or the public school that gave...
Who Is Picking Up Your Tab? - The Age of Innovation
Welcome back to Who’s Picking Up Your Tab?
I’m your host, Pam—and today we’re diving into the digital age: sleek gadgets, electric cars, and next-day delivery. But here’s the twist—who really made it all happen?
Last episode, we busted the myth of the lone inventor. This time, we’re talking modern titans: Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk—and asking: Who picked up their tab?
📍 Segment 1: Steve Jobs – The Art of the Polish
Jobs didn’t invent the smartphone. But with help from Jony Ive, Scott Forstall, an...
Who Is Picking Up your Tab? - The Dawn of Invention
Episode 1 – The Dawn of Invention
Series: Who Is Picking Up Your Tab?
🎧 Ziva: Exploring Truth—One Question at a Time
Description: We know the names—Edison, Tesla, the Wright Brothers. But what if the stories behind their “genius” are only part of the truth?
In this premiere episode of Who Is Picking Up Your Tab?, host Pam Matambanadzo rewinds history to explore the myths, rivalries, and forgotten collaborators behind some of the most iconic inventions of all time. From Menlo Park to Kitty Hawk, we uncover the team efforts, the quiet champions, an...
