To those who are on the lookout for contemporary stories portraying the experiences of African youth in the present times, Yvonne Maphosa writes with a precision like no other on these issues. I sat down and caught up with her on a broad set of topics – enjoy! Yvonne Maphosa is an author, researcher, and all-around creative force whose books—like The Y in Your Man is Silent—are as juicy as they are thought-provoking. From the dusty plains of Mangwe District in Zimbabwe to the intellectual hub of Cape Town, Yvonne’s journey is anything but ordinary. She’s a PhD holder, a patent holder, and an author whose stories challenge societal norms, tackle complex relationships, and, yes, sprinkle in a little bit of scandal.