Wisdom & Wellness with Mpoomy Ledwaba

How Did We Get Here? is Mpoomy Ledwaba's best-selling coming-of-age story. Looking back on her upbringing, major milestones and the challenges she’s faced, Mpoomy takes us on her journey of self-discovery. Order your copy here👉: https://a.co/d/08QQzYtq

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In this episode, Mpoomy sits down with Sheldon Tatchell, South African entrepreneur and founder & CEO of Legends Barber, one of Africa’s fastest-growing grooming brands.

From cutting hair on a stoep in Eldorado Park to building a multi-country franchise, Sheldon shares a deeply personal and inspiring journey of growth, resilience, and purpose.

This conversation explores what happens when success invites you to grow deeper, not just in business, but within yourself. Sheldon reflects on the moments that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, the challenges he’s overcome, and the powerful lessons he’s learned along the way.

With heartfelt stories, honest reflections, and wisdom rooted in experience, this episode is a reminder that success is not just about achievement, it’s about evolution. Stay tuned until the end for a special announcement.

Timestamps

6:00 - Icebreakers: Getting to know Sheldon

11:40 - Who shaped Sheldon’s entrepreneurial mindset

26:06 - Where the name “Legends” comes from

26:46 - The moment he left his job to pursue barbering full-time

35:20 - Overcoming stuttering as a child

38:45 - When he started feeling successful

48:32 - Early business challenges and lessons learned

55:22 - Why entrepreneurship is a spiritual journey

58:40 - What success has taught him about himself

1:04:45 - His health journey

1:15:00 - A special announcement: Aneno partnership

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In this episode, Mpoomy chats with Emma Grede, entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of globally recognised brands like Good American and SKIMS, for a powerful conversation on excellence, leadership, and personal responsibility.

Emma shares her journey of becoming, reflecting on the early moments that shaped her confidence, discipline, and approach to work. She speaks openly about the decision to take ownership of her life and success, and how that mindset continues to guide her today.

The conversation dives into her book, Start With Yourself,exploring the writing process and the key lessons around self-leadership, growth, and building from a place of inner alignment. 

Timestamps

2:55 - Icebreakers

4:00 - Who is Emma in this new season of her life

5:23 - Early moments that shaped her confidence and work ethic

7:32 - Taking responsibility for her own success and life

10:26 - Her book Start With Yourself: writing process and key lessons

13:45 - How her leadership has evolved as her businesses have grown

15:18 - A look into Emma’s daily routine

17:20 - Redefining power and owning who you are

19:20 - Lessons from motherhood

20:50 - Advice for women who are building

21:40 - Wall of Wisdom

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What does it really mean to grow?

In this episode, we unpack the tension between who you were and who you’re becoming. From navigating life transitions to trusting God in uncertain seasons, this is an honest and deeply reflective conversation about faith, identity, and purpose.

How Did We Get Here? is Mpoomy Ledwaba's best-selling coming-of-age story. Looking back on her upbringing, major milestones and the challenges she’s faced, Mpoomy takes us on her journey of self-discovery. Order your copy here👉: https://a.co/d/08QQzYtq

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This week, Mpoomy Ledwaba sits down with Dr Reitumetse Mpholle for a deeply insightful conversation about safety, freedom, and what it truly takes for women to move from simply surviving to fully thriving. In a world where many women navigate daily realities shaped by fear, limitation, and systemic barriers, Dr Mpholle unpacks the powerful findings of the Her & Now report, connecting data to the lived experiences of South African women.

She shares her perspective as a researcher and strategist, reflecting on the emotional, physical, and financial factors that shape women’s sense of agency and well-being. Together, they explore how safety is not just about protection, but about creating the conditions for women to dream, grow, and live intentionally. The conversation also unpacks the weight of invisible burdens women carry, and what it means to reclaim autonomy in spaces that often restrict it.

Through honest reflection and meaningful dialogue, this episode invites us to reimagine what is possible when women are truly supported. It challenges us to consider how different our lives could look if we felt secure enough to choose ourselves fully.

If you’ve ever questioned what it means to feel safe, supported, and free to build a life on your own terms, this conversation is for you.

This episode is proudly sponsored by 1st for Women.

1st for Women is a licensed non-life insurer and FSP. Ts & Cs online.

To read the Her & Now report discussed in this episode, access it here: https://stdigzadigitalbrandsites.digitalcdn.co.za/ffw-blobs/ce9ab5a39afc4cdcbbba52aa6d24f756/91ad6701388544f3970f38e72668b730.pdf  

Timestamps

03:33 -What brings peace

07:13 -Chaos, growth, peace

09:02 -What is safety

10:02 -Financial safety

11:06 -Emotional safety

12:16 -Consistency and safety

13:01 -Childhood and career

15:44 -Human-centered solutions

17:42 -Misunderstanding women

18:02 -Identity shift

19:15 -Having everything

20:29 -Sacrifices

23:05 -Her & Now report

26:44 -Women are tired

28:59 -Money and joy

31:51 -Sisterhood

37:17 -Stay-at-home pressures

39:26 -From exhaustion to empowerment

41:28 -Peace and expectations

44:41- Burnout wake-up call

49:00 -Emotional safety

49:08 -Power in softness

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This week on Wisdom & Wellness, Mpoomy sits down with powerhouse talent manager and entrepreneur Ntando Zikalala for a deeply honest and layered conversation about identity, motherhood, and what it really takes to build a life you’re proud of.

From growing up in the shadow of a well-known mother, to navigating insecurity, becoming a teenage mom, and building a career from the ground up—Ntando shares her journey with vulnerability, humor, and truth.

This episode unpacks the tension between ambition and motherhood, the weight of expectations, and the ongoing work of becoming a present parent without losing yourself in the process.

If you’ve ever questioned your path, your pace, or your purpose—this conversation will meet you right where you are.

⏱️Timestamps

00:00 – 01:08

Pop culture roots, early influences & defining success

01:08 – 02:21

Motherhood fears: disciplining children without losing them

02:24 – 03:38

Wisdom & Wellness membership invitation

03:38 – 04:45

Introduction to Ntando Zikalala & setting the tone

04:45 – 07:04

Vulnerability, safe spaces & protecting people’s stories

07:17 – 09:30

Icebreakers: daily rituals, personality & lifestyle

10:32 – 11:04

Perception vs reality: the truth behind the “put together” woman

11:04 – 12:24

Childhood, being a teacher’s pet & early personality traits

12:25 – 13:56

Growing up with a famous mother & identity struggles

14:29 – 16:12

Children, social media & parenting in the public eye

16:58 – 18:20

Teenage years, insecurity & early work in entertainment

18:20 – 21:00

First exposure to the industry & discovering purpose

21:49 – 23:11

Motherhood: raising teenage daughters as a single mom

23:11 – 24:25

Emotional growth & learning to feel instead of survive

24:30 – 25:47

Teenage pregnancy: shock, trauma & family dynamics

25:47 – 27:27

Navigating pregnancy, support from her grandmother

28:21 – 31:10

Rebuilding life after becoming a young mom

31:10 – 32:08

Identity, limitations & redefining “being okay”

32:09 – 36:07

Entering the workforce & building from opportunity

36:07 – 47:00+

Career growth, entrepreneurship & building “To The Max”

Learning to wait gracefully 

How Did We Get Here? is Mpoomy Ledwaba's best-selling coming-of-age story. Looking back on her upbringing, major milestones and the challenges she’s faced, Mpoomy takes us on her journey of self-discovery. Order your copy here👉: https://a.co/d/08QQzYtq

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This week, Mpoomy Ledwaba sits down with Talama Matsepe for a deeply reflective and heartfelt conversation about the true meaning of presence, what it looks like, why it matters, and how it shapes the way we live, love, and lead.

In a world that constantly pulls us into distraction, performance, and survival mode, Talama shares her perspective as a therapist, wife, and mother on the power of slowing down and becoming fully present. Together, they explore how presence goes beyond physical proximity, inviting emotional availability, intentional living, and conscious connection in every season of life.

Through personal stories, honest reflections, and moments of vulnerability, this conversation gently challenges us to examine where we may be absent in our own lives, and how choosing presence can restore connection, purpose, and peace.

This episode is an invitation to return to yourself, to your relationships, and to the life unfolding right in front of you. If you’ve been feeling stretched, disconnected, or overwhelmed, this conversation will remind you of the power of being fully here..

Timestamps

00:02:10 - Opening Reflections on Presence 

00:06:45 - The Cost of Distraction 

00:11:20 - Learning to Slow Down 

00:16:05 - Emotional Availability vs Physical Presence 

00:21:30 - Navigating Busyness and Identity 

00:27:15 - Being Present in Relationships 

00:33:40 - Internal Awareness and Self-Reflection 

00:39:55 - The Impact of Presence on Purpose 

00:45:10 - Choosing Stillness in a Noisy World 

00:51:25 - Practical Ways to Cultivate Presence 

00:57:00 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

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This week, Mpoomy sits down with Themba Tom Ntuli for a heartfelt conversation about raising emotionally healthy boys, showing up fully in marriage, and building a legacy of love and intentional leadership.

From growing up in challenging circumstances, to discovering faith and purpose, to navigating fatherhood and marriage with honesty and courage, Themba shares how vulnerability, mentorship, and intentionality have shaped his journey.

This episode is an invitation to reflect on how we raise the next generation of men, show up as fathers and husbands, and live lives that are rooted in love, faith, and emotional wellness. If you’ve ever wondered how to nurture boys into kind, accountable men, or how to strengthen your marriage while growing personally, this conversation is for you.

Timestamps

3:30 - Ice Breakers

8:30 - Childhood and Early Lessons: How early experiences shaped his understanding of love and fatherhood.

12:50 - Growing Up in a Shack: Lessons from hardship and how it shapes the man he is today.

15:20 - Encounter with Christ: How faith reshaped his vision and future.

17:35 - The Power of Proximity: Why who you surround yourself with matters.

18:05 - Parental Influence: The role of his parents and the transformation through faith.

27:30 - Navigating Absence: Reflecting on not growing up with both parents and overcoming abandonment feelings.

29:40 - Destiny Helpers and University Journey: The support that guided him to varsity.

34:44 - Raising the Boy Child: Intentional parenting and guidance for the next generation.

39:08 - Affirming Emotions: Why boy children need to feel safe and validated.

41:30 - Biggest Challenge for Boys: The key obstacles young men face today.

42:19 - Creating Space: Allowing boys to explore identity and purpose.

47:07 - Jericho Walls Analogy: How past hurt can block growth and openness.

49:10 - Boys in the Digital Era: Concerns about screen time vs. outdoor play.

52:10 - A Moment of Softness: Learning tenderness through raising a girl child.

53:47 - Mentorship Matters: The critical role men play in guiding boys.

57:45 - Marriage and “The Trying Husband”: The story behind the name and lessons in partnership.

1:01:00 - 3 P’s of a Trying Husband: Provide, Protect, Performance.

1:02:29 - Performance and Masculinity.

1:08:00 - Reflection from Mpoomy’s Book.

1:10:18 - Greatest Lesson from Marriage: What his wife and partnership have taught him.

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This week, Mpoomy sits down with Tinyiko Mokale for a heartfelt conversation about aligning career, life, and personal values for sustainable success.

From navigating grief after losing her mother, to building a meaningful career in communications, to showing up fully as a wife, mom, leader, and woman of faith, Tinyiko shares how openness and self-worth have shaped her journey.

This episode is an invitation to design a life that reflects who you truly are, without sacrificing wellness, joy, or faith. If you’ve ever felt lost in your career, stretched across too many roles, or unsure how to pursue ambition without burnout, this conversation is for you.

Timestamps

5:02 - Ice Breakers

7:30 - Losing Her MomTinyiko opens up about grief, loss, and how that season changed her perspective on life and faith.

10:35 - Childhood and Family RootsA look into Tinyiko’s upbringing and the foundation that shaped her identity.

13:07 - Family Dynamics and ValuesHow she was raised, the dynamics at home, and the values that still anchor her today.

15:00 - When Grief Draws You Closer to GodGrief can distance many from faith, for Tinyiko, it deepened her relationship with God.

16:26 - How the Family Grieved Differently

19:02 - Middle Child ChroniclesThe unseen middle child experience, feeling overlooked, learning independence, and finding your voice.

22:11 - Choosing Communications in a Family of Technical MindsWhile siblings pursued medicine and numbers-driven careers, Tinyiko followed storytelling.

25:52 - Securing an Internship Before GraduationThe power of initiative. She didn’t wait, she pursued opportunity.

27:00 - Losing the Internship and Returning HomeA humbling season. What going back home taught her about identity and resilience.

29:13 - Meeting Her Husband

36:45 - Dating for 3 Years Before MarriageIntentional courtship and building a solid foundation.

39:40 - The Birth of Working Women WednesdayWhy she created a platform for career reflections and encouragement.

44:56 - Balancing Corporate Growth and Social Media PresenceNavigating vulnerability at work while growing online.

47:55 - Purpose and CareerIs your job your purpose? A powerful distinction.

54:12 - What Is Purpose, Really?

54:50 - Showing Up in Multiple RolesMom. Wife. Leader. Sister. Friend. 

59:37 - Identity Is Her Greatest WeaponKnowing who you are changes how you move.

1:01:40 - Identity Cannot Be Found Outside God

1:02:05 - For Women Feeling Lost in Their CareersOne practical step you can take today to realign your work with your values.

1:04:10 - Ambition, Rest and Fun Can CoexistHow to pursue excellence without neglecting joy and wellness.

1:06:50 - Habits That Built Clarity and Confidence

1:09:06 - Habits of Growth

1:10:45 - Reflection on Year of YesLessons from Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes and how bold decisions reshape identity.

1:16:17 - Reflection from Mpoomy’s Book

1:17:59 - Honouring Her Mother’s LegacyHow Tinyiko keeps her mom’s memory alive within her family and daily life.

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This week on the podcast, Mpoomy is joined by Buli Makhubo, Architectural Technologist, Digital Creator, and host of the Refine podcast. Together, they dive into the honest, unspoken conversations women often avoid, from friendships and life seasons to personal growth and self-reflection.

Buli brings her signature blend of intention, versatility, and faith, sharing real-life lessons that are aspirational yet relatable. They explore what it really means to show up for friends, navigate societal pressures, maintain authenticity, and honor the sacredness of female bonds.

This episode is for women at any life stage, whether you’re nurturing friendships, navigating transitions, seeking personal growth, or simply craving deeper understanding and honest conversations. It creates space for reflection, clarity, and inspiration, because the conversations we don’t have can shape the relationships we treasure most.

Timestamps

5:00 - Ice BreakersGetting to know Buli, The Woman. The Muse. The Voice.

9:28 - Friendships in the Social Media EraWhy meaningful relationships matter more than likes, follows, and online façades.

12:01 - Who Is Buli, Really?Foundations, values, and how she shows up for people.

18:28 - Honesty as a Core ValueWhy truth is essential in friendships.

23:11 - There Is No Pride in Friendship

27:25 - The 7 Year Ich (Marriage)Lessons from love, growth, and seasons.

29:01 - The Covenant of FriendshipExploring the special promises we make to those closest to us.

35:50 - Lessons from Jesus’ Disciples and 40 days FastingRelationships, access, and trust.

39:57 - Being a Woman TodayReflections on feminism, faith, and the modern female experience.

42:49 - Women in GodModeling godly womanhood in everyday life.

46:34 - Single and ThrivingMaintaining femininity and purpose when society says “be content.”

52:20 - Milestones in FriendshipHandling envy, comparison, and growth when friends seem ahead in life.

58:42 - Early 20s Friendship LessonsBuli and Mpoomy reflect on formative friendship years and key takeaways.

1:02:25 - Comparing Lives and PacesThe dangers of measuring your journey against others.

1:04:44 - Influence and Societal PressureNavigating expectations, judgment, and norms as a creator.

1:08:12 - Boundaries vs Stewardship

1:18:00 - Reflections from Mpoomy’s Book

1:19:58 - Wall of Wisdom

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In this episode, Mpoomy sits down with Blaque Nubon,husband, father, and host of That Husband Podcast, to unpack fatherhood, forgiveness, faith, and what it means for men to truly lead with self-sacrificial love.

Together, they explore how we can raise healthier boys, love men more intentionally, and break generational cycles that have left so many men emotionally unsupported.

This episode is for everyone, whether you’re raising a child, loving a partner, healing from family wounds, mentoring young people, or simply seeking deeper understanding, this conversation creates space for reflection, growth, and healing.

Because healthier men don’t just change homes, they change communities.

Timestamps

4:08 - Opening:The meaning behind the name Blaque Nubon.

4:26 - Ice Breakers:Getting to know Blaque.

9:26 - Who Was Mlungisi?His upbringing before the platform and the purpose.

11:44 - Born to Teen Parents:How it shaped his early understanding of love and responsibility.

14:55 - A Present Father:What home felt like and the powerful role his dad played.

19:20 - When Dad Disappeared:His father’s absence in his late teens, and the emotional shift that followed.

22:09 - “Our Dreams Broke Up Our Family.”When ambition disrupts stability.

24:57 - Trust & The Father Wound:Did a broken earthly relationship affect his view of God?

28:18 - Early Resistance to Christianity:The negative beliefs he once carried.

30:08 - His “Plan” to Get to Heaven:Performance vs relationship.

31:54 - Mpoomy’s Early Faith Foundations:Her reflections as a young Christian.

32:40 - Saved vs Spirit-Filled:Why being Spirit-filled changes everything.

37:30 - What Obedience Preserved:What Mpoomy believes she would’ve missed without the Holy Spirit.

39:10 - Blaque Reflects:His own surrendered moments.

40:15 - “Lord, If It’s Not From You…”Mpoomy’s prayer about not sustaining what God didn’t give.

41:10 - The Nightclub Encounter:The moment Blaque light switched on, outside a nightclub.

47:55 - Loving a Father Who Left:How forgiveness and honour coexist.

50:26 - The Power of Names:How identity can shape destiny.

53:15 - “South Africa Needs Present Fathers.”Where his conviction about fatherhood comes from.

54:07 - Is Fatherhood the Healing?How absent fathers impact society.

54:50 - Men’s Mental Health:The statistics and why engaged fathers matter.

58:08 - The Pressure of Masculinity: “Builders. Leaders. Providers.”What happens when reality doesn’t match expectations?

1:00:43 - Men Crave Security Too.

1:02:22 - The Enemy Targets Men:From Moses to Jesus, and how it shows up today.

1:04:15 - Fathers Matter Campaign:The “Dad Couch” initiative and why fathers leave.

1:06:56 - The Church Gender Gap:Why more women than men fill church seats.

1:09:47 - Take a Boy Child to Work:Are we mentoring sons intentionally?

1:10:48 - Redefining Male Presence:What “showing up” really means.

1:11:20 - The Heart Behind That Husband Podcast:Teaching men how to become good husbands.

1:16:35 - What Makes a Good Husband?Blaque’s definition for women listening.

1:19:59 - Honest Reflection:Three areas Blaque admits he’s still growing in.

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At the beginning of the year, Mpoomy shared a screenshot from her Notes App on instagram, which was  a reflection written during the holidays, answering a question many of us get asked: “What would you say to your younger self?”

This solo episode is a gentle, wisdom-filled reflection on those notes, an invitation to slow down, live intentionally, deepen faith, and recognise the harvest already present in our lives.

This conversation reminds us that abundance isn’t found in doing more, it’s found in presence, consistency, discernment, faith, and joy.

Timestamps

1:30 - Notes App ReflectionsMpoomy reflects on a message she once wrote to her younger self, and why wisdom often only makes sense in hindsight.

5:50 - Life Is Better SharedLove everybody. Help as many people as you can. The beauty and responsibility of living with an open heart.

10:00 - Not Everyone Gets AccessWhy your most sacred spaces should only be shared with a select few.

11:37 - Simon Peter (Luke 5)Mpoomy unpacks the story of Simon Peter and how obedience, relationships, and loving people well are deeply connected.

17:58 - Slow Living Is SpecialPut your phone down. Read a book. Walk barefoot. Take naps. Drink good coffee. How slowing down helps us notice our harvest instead of rushing past it.

20:20 - Fewer Goals, Deeper RootsWhy halving your goals may be the most productive thing you do.

23:43 - Plug Into CommunityGo to church. Serve. Belong. Why faith and community were never meant to be lived in isolation.

25:54 - Enjoy Being a WomanMpoomy reflects on womanhood, softness, strength, leadership, creativity, joy, and what it truly means to live fully.

27:54 - Deborah: Courage and LeadershipThe story of Deborah, a woman who led boldly while embracing her God-given authority.

30:05 - Hannah: Faith and SurrenderA reflection on Hannah’s prayer life, persistence, and trust in God’s timing.

31:27 - Esther: Purpose and PositioningEsther’s story as a reminder that alignment and obedience often precede influence.

33:04 - Eve the InfluencerA powerful reframing of Eve as an influencer.

33:35 - Proverbs 31 ReimaginedWhy Proverbs 31 is not a checklist for wives, but a picture of wholeness, wisdom, and womanhood.

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In today’s episode, you’re going to hear a deeply honest and refreshing conversation about calling, timing, family, purity, purpose, and what it really looks like to walk with God over the long haul.

Joining Mpoomy is Pastor Martin, founder of Eternal Glory Church, a pastor, husband, and father whose journey reminds us that success doesn’t have to be fast to be faithful.

Timestamps

05:25 Meet Pastor Martin: Nervous, faithful, and walking into a dream

06:50 Mpoomy’s childhood moment that shaped her love for preaching

07:32 Icebreaker: Childhood dreams and getting to know Pastor Martin

10:25 First jobs, early responsibility, and learning to work young

11:40 Being intentionally planted early in life and faith

12:15 Did he ever imagine another career? (Including dreams of singing)

14:00 Bonding over a shared love for R&B music

15:00 Family, siblings, accents, and growing up together

17:40 Navigating church, culture, and belonging

18:35 Building a church that bridges township faith and urban spaces

20:34 Growing up with daily prayer, Bible study, and present parents

23:10 Nature vs nurture: Shaping a child’s path with intention

23:22 Speaking God’s truth over your children

24:50 “Let them be” vs being intentional as a parent

25:17 How seeing parents pray together shaped leadership and life

30:20 When and where Pastor Martin got saved

31:14 What made him want to become a preacher

34:00 Love story: Meeting his wife and knowing she was “the one”

43:05 An honest reflection about purity, struggle, and growth

45:00 Why a guarded life comes from presence, not strictness

46:56 Standing boldly for truth, even when it makes you an outcast

50:20 Being a late bloomer: First car at 32 and trusting the process

51:20 Watching peers climb while choosing a different path

51:50 You don’t need the whole plan, just the first step

59:22 When someone believes in you before it makes sense (David & Adullam)

1:04:38 Why pastoral success didn’t happen immediately

1:06:00 How to hear God when you don’t recognize His voice

1:08:53 Lessons from friendship, marriage, and fatherhood

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Welcome to Season 8 of the Wisdom & Wellness Podcast 

We’re opening the year with a powerful, honest conversation about abundance, responsibility, rest, and becoming the person who can carry what they’re praying for.

In this episode, Mpoomy and Brenden unpack God’s timing versus personal delay, the difference between kindness and niceness, why root work matters more than visible success, and how character, not personality, determines longevity.

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What happens when three women from three different worlds sit down to redefine beauty on their own terms? A conversation that is raw, honest, and powerful enough to shift how we see ourselves.

In this special Dove Live podcast segment at Unlimited WalkFest 2025, Mpoomy Ledwaba is joined by three phenomenal women who each carry their own beauty story, and aren’t afraid to tell it:

Anele Nzimande -Maphanga, representing Dove, a brand that has championed Real Beauty for two decades.

Amahle-Imvelo “Jaxx” Jaxa, influencer, truth-teller, and a young woman navigating beauty, eczema, psoriasis, and the pressure to always “look perfect.”

Lerai “Rai” Rakoditsoe, Gen Z powerhouse and changemaker inspiring young people to break free from clone culture.

Together, they dive deep into beauty autonomy, reclaiming our right to define beauty for ourselves… and no longer for the world. From filters, digital distortion, and global beauty standards, to hair loss, insecurity, healing, generational clashes, and what beauty truly means, this is a conversation every woman needs to hear.

Timestamp Guide

3:00 - When insecurity meets courage. A heartfelt moment as the ladies open up about times they felt insecure but still chose to show up.

3:05 - Anele on her biggest beauty insecurity. A vulnerable and refreshing look at the woman behind the work at Dove.

4:46 - Lerai’s raw honesty. She shares the insecurities she hides behind the camera and the ones she’s still healing.

5:40 - Jaxx’s journey with psoriasis and hair loss. A moving reflection on losing patches of her hair, navigating the condition publicly, and choosing to show up anyway.

7:52 - What does “Real Beauty” actually mean? Each woman gives her definition, touching, personal, and paradigm-shifting.

13:50 - Digital distortion and how Dove is fighting back. Anele unpacks the realities of edited beauty, how it affects everyday women, and what Dove is doing to protect the next generation.

16:33 - Lerai on Gen Z and beauty pressure. She breaks down what young people are experiencing and how filtered perfection is shaping identity.

20:27 - Jaxx’s transition into bald beauty. Her daily emotional journey of accepting a version of herself she never imagined, and how she’s slowly embracing it.

22:23 - Audience moment. Women in the crowd share what beauty means to them.

23:00 - Can generations come together to redefine beauty? The panel unpacks whether we’re truly divided, or simply misunderstood.

24:37 - Lerai on bridging generational gaps. 

27:12 - Anele on losing her mom and how it shaped her view of beauty. A deeply emotional reflection on grief, growing up too fast, and learning that beauty is less about appearance and more about identity.

Join Mpoomy Ledwaba and Gugulethu Nyatsumba in this empowering live edition of the Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, recorded at Unlimited WalkFest 2025. Together, they explore what it truly means to be a woman today, celebrating the power of friendship, the courage to speak your truth, and the bold steps it takes to live authentically.

In this inspiring conversation, they dive into:

Packed with heartfelt stories, laughter, and live audience energy, this episode is a celebration of women embracing their full power, creativity, and courage. Tune in for an uplifting, emotional, and inspiring experience!

● Friendship: How women lift, challenge, and support each other● Freedom: Owning your voice and stepping into authenticity● Fearlessness: Taking bold actions despite fear● Community: Creating spaces where women thrive together

In this vibrant, laugh-filled mini-episode, Mpoomy sits down with the always-energetic and effortlessly funny Primo Baloyi, content creator, actor, and South Africa’s unofficial Minister of Vibes.

Together, they dive into real conversations about wellness, identity, and purpose… with the kind of humour only Primo can bring.It’s light, meaningful, honest, and playful, exactly the kind of energy Berocca loves.

You’ll hear Primo open up about growing up in a sporty family, navigating mental health, finding purpose, and still making room for joy, fun, and his favourite hobbies.

Time Stamps

02:41 - Primo in Motion: How Primo moves and stays active daily.

04:44 - The habits that make the biggest difference in his day

6:15 - Primo on Health: His views on holistic health and his mental health journey, growing up in a sporty family.

7:13 - Mental Health Now: How Primo is identifying and managing mental health challenges today.

7:39 - Sport Injury Story: Primo shares his experience with a sports injury and its impact on him.

9:17 - Living in Purpose

10:55 - Living Up to his father's Legacy

13:45  Surprising Success Lessons: The most shocking thing he’s learned about success.

16:44 - Wellness on the Go: How Primo maintains wellbeing amidst a busy schedule.

21:10 - Hobbies and Passions: A peek into the activities that keep Primo grounded and inspired.

22:39 - Fun rapid-fire questions to get to know Primo better

27:35 - How Primo defines holistic wellness

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Join Mpoomy Ledwaba in this inspiring conversation with Khensani Nobanda as they explore life, routines, relationships, and the art of living authentically. Sponsored by Berocca, this episode dives into the habits, choices, and reflections that help Khensani thrive holistically, physically, mentally, and emotionally. 

From climbing Kilimanjaro to curating meaningful friendships, Khensani opens up about the lessons, challenges, and joys that come with growing, learning, and living purposefully.

Timestamps and Highlights:

3:24 - A Day in the Life: Khensani shares what her typical days look like and the routines that keep her grounded.

4:26 - Building Routines: She explains how she intentionally structures her life for focus and growth.

6:02 - Society vs. Self: Khensani discusses societal pressures, like the “5am gang,” and why it’s important to find what works for you.

7:26 - Living Authentically: How to live life on your own terms without worrying about what others think.

11:58 - The Power of a Sabbatical: Lessons she learned taking a pause after achieving success at a young age.

15:26 - Intentional Habits: Small, everyday practices that keep her centered and intentional.

18:47 - Relationships That Matter: How she maintains meaningful friendships and connections as a successful professional.

21:04 - Climbing Kilimanjaro: Lessons from her climb that translate into personal growth and resilience.

25:26 - Curiosity and Growth: What she’s currently curious about and how it fuels her journey.

28:16 - Searching for Meaning: Khensani’s thoughts on purpose and the quest for a meaningful life.

29:26 - Embracing Aging: Growing older with grace instead of trying to chase youth.

31:26 - Beyond Qualifications: What’s helped her thrive holistically, beyond formal education and professional accolades.

32:16 - Bad Habits and Fun Insights: Habits she’s letting go of and candid, lighthearted reflections on what fills her cup.

In the second leg of our live podcast tour with 1Life Insurance, Mpoomy sits down with the inspiring Stephanie for a powerful conversation on identity, motherhood, friendships, and living with purpose.

From growing up with foster siblings to navigating grief, money, and parenting, Stephanie shares heartfelt lessons and reflections that will move and motivate you. Plus, a fun round of rapid-fire questions to end the show on a high note!

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Our Love Journey Episode 3: It Gets RealIn this episode, our couples invite us into a more intimate space, where the layers of marriage are gently peeled back. With honesty and vulnerability, they share the real, the raw, and the redeeming moments that have shaped their journey. From growing pains to grace-filled breakthroughs.

On this episode the couples open up on the intimacy journey as we discus alot of firsts.

In this episode, we sit down with four couples who open their hearts to us; Dr. Bakhe & Nokwanda Dlamini, Themba Tom & Katlego Ntuli, Janine & William Price, and Liscelle & Manqoba Lephoko.They share how their love stories began, what brought them together, and the real moments that have shaped their journeys, the laughter, the lessons, the prayers, and everything in between.It’s honest. It’s tender. And it’s a reminder that love is layered, and still so beautiful

Our favourite sisters from the UK are live with Mpoomy in Cape Town for a raw and heartfelt conversation. They dive deep into faith, femininity, and the complexities of sex, envy, and identity. From personal stories to biblical truths, this episode is a beautiful blend of sisterhood, healing, and truth-telling.

Key Time Stamps:

2:23 – Icebreakers
5:12 – Introduction to our conversation: God, women, and sex
5:52 – Community vs. individuality
10:38 – Drawing the line in sacrifice
19:28 – Embracing difference and comparison
28:27 – Navigating envy and jealousy
47:55 – God’s images for women
54:12 – The enemy’s distortion of women’s image – oversexualization
1:01:57 – First introduction to sex and how it affected relationships
1:08:30 – What God says about self-pleasure
1:21:06 – What you need to know about God, women, and sex

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Key Timestamps:
00:49 – The 1Life commitment
01:38 – Ice breakers
05:43 – Brenden’s relationship with money
10:15 – Mpoomy’s money journey
14:54 – Living with a workaholic
15:33 – Dating an unemployed man
19:40 – Why therapy matters
24:04 – Building a lasting legacy
25:48 – Planning for the future
31:52 – The power of funeral cover
34:14 – R10,000 wedding budget
36:02 – A lesson from Brenden’s mom
37:54 – The meaning of life and love

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Key Timestamps:
01:23 – Hello and meet today’s guest: Nizenande Machi
02:04 – The beginning of leadership and confidence for Nizenande
04:33 – The power of words: Is it a gift or a weapon?
07:19 – How you can create your own safety and grow from a place of love
11:13 – Pivotal moments that have shaped who Nizenande is today
16:45 – Unpacking “Occupy until Jesus comes”
19:04 – The God of order and dominion
21:44 – What faithfulness, as a fruit of the Spirit, looks like daily
24:30 – Does unconditional love exist? How unforgiveness blocks intimacy
27:48 – Breaking down the governance of self
33:35 – The process of creative self-governance
38:56 – The formula for PURPOSE
47:40 – How to mobilize your God-given power
49:47 – Let’s talk relationships
53:38 – Is God in your marriage?
57:53 – The meaning of divorce-proofing
1:00:25 – Grief: How it breaks down relationships and families
1:07:12 – Believing in God but not believing God
1:11:42 – How much relationships affect our life, work, and purpose
1:16:05 – Do our whole lives need strategy?
1:20:40 – Wall of Wisdom
“Acknowledge how you feel, but act on what you know about God.”

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Key Timestamps:

00:52 – Hello and welcome to our guests from Mobility for Africa

02:10 – Anesu’s upbringing and engineering career

03:40 – The impact of Mobility for Africa in Zimbabwe and how it's empowering women

05:38 – The story of the seat on the HAMBA, the first African electric off-road tricycle that can carry up to 400kg of goods

07:03 – Why improving rural transportation is important and what keeps Anesu so passionate

08:30 – Skha’s personal story that made her realize she’s now part of the solution

09:42 – The role Mobility for Africa plays in helping people access better healthcare

10:44 – The impact of limited transportation on poverty

12:08 – How changing and impacting other people’s lives has transformed Skha and Anesu

13:40- How a day-in-a-life of impact looks like 

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Key Timestamps:

* 00:15 – Icebreakers with Dr. Bev

* 06:20 – Get to know Dr. Bev: The calling

* 09:26 – Understanding the order of God

* 11:35 – The submission of a woman

* 15:03 – Balancing healing and restoration at home and in the world

* 16:26 – The broken and hurting – Jesus is the solution

* 17:38 – What God had in mind when He created women

* 19:06 – To the woman who thinks less of herself

* 20:17 – About Hope in a Box: A course created for abandoned babies

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Key Timestamps:

00:50 – Celebrating women in sustainability this International Women’s Month. 01:00 – Meet today's guests, Habiba and Safiya Aliyu, leaders in renewable energy. 02:29 – The mission and community impact of Sosai Renewable Energy. 03:53 – How personal loss and climate change sparked their passion. 07:59 – Sosai’s impact on 62+ businesses and a standout success story. 11:41 – Why impact comes before profit. 12:44 – How saving the planet changed Safiya’s life. 14:18 – Welcome, Habiba to the chat! 14:49 – Transitioning from accounting to renewable energy. 20:43 – Understanding the current energy crisis and its effects on citizens. 23:01 – Sosai’s 2–5 year vision for greater impact, especially for women. 26:11 – How changing lives is also transforming Habiba’s own journey. 28:19 – The impact of The Earthshot Prize and Habiba’s closing message.

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Welcome to our first episode in partnership with The Earthshot Prize, where we highlight and celebrate women in sustainability. In this special episode, we sit down with Rachel Kolisi to discuss her mission in addressing food security and the impactful work of the Siya Kolisi Foundation.

Key Timestamps:

00:45 – Celebrating women in sustainability this International Women’s Month.
01:38 – Meet Rachel Kolisi and her mission to tackle food security.
02:53 – What inspired Rachel to address food insecurity?
04:50 – The early vision before launching the Siya Kolisi Foundation.
07:12 – Raising children to be aware of global and local issues.
10:14 – Focus Area 1: Gender-based violence and providing safe spaces.
14:53 – Focus Area 2: Education & sport—transforming young lives.
19:25 – Focus Area 3: Food security and its impact on communities.
22:00 – Coping with the emotional weight of this work.
24:08 – The story of a woman who changed her community through the foundation.
27:29 – The Nikita Lewis Serenity Hub and why mental health facilities matter.
30:43 – The foundation’s food gardens at schools and their role in sustainability.
34:42 – How serving others has changed Rachel’s life and closing remarks 

“The blessing of seeing a need and acting on it can change countless lives.”

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Key Timestamps:
00:43 – Welcome, and let's take a deep dive into our guest’s world, Zandi Ndhlovu aka The Black Mermaid
03:21 – A lesson from the water: learning to be present
04:43 – The dangers of looking back and how it impacts your life
06:35 – Let’s take it back to the beach: The significance of being exposed to the ocean at the age of 12
09:05 – Zandi’s upbringing and career path before discovering her passion for freediving
10:20 – The fears and oppositions you deal with as the first Black female diving instructor
14:20 – What sparked the mission to have inclusion in the ocean
16:10 – How to cultivate mindfulness and discipline daily
17:52 – Why is the Woolworths Farming for the Future Initiative significant for Zandi and the future of South Africa
20:38 – How does the Farming for the Future initiative impact us on a daily basis?
26:14 – How does holistic practice play a role in the commitment to sustainable farming and how other industries can adopt this sustainable practice?
29:10 – How conservation can look in daily life
33:28 – The meaning of regenerated farming in simple terms
36:00 – The bigger picture of ocean preservation and how it ties with Farming For The Future
37:19 – The ripple effect of eating well
41:06 – The message echoed through Zandi’s song
42:58 – How to overcome fear and how overcoming it can change you
45:00 – The hope that comes with the Woolworths Farming For The Future initiative

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Key Timestamps

00:40 –Welcome to the month of love! Say it with Cadbury P.S. by shooting your shot!
02:15– Mpoomy and Brenden’s relationship backstory with Cadbury P.S. messages.
02:50 –Great news! Our Love Journey, the docuseries, is coming back!
04:25 –Should women take the initiative and shoot their shot in relationships?
07:10 –Navigating different transitional phases in a relationship.
12:00– The real reason why many people struggle with toxic relationships with their in-laws.
17:51– Is dating someone unemployed a waste of time?
19:53 –How to put yourself out there when looking for a relationship.
22:42 –Navigating dating as a Christian couple before marriage.
27:16 –Keeping the spark alive despite busy schedules.
29:00 –The effects of aging and personal growth on relationships.
31:33 –A fun and insightful exercise for couples.
33:14 –How soon can a couple be intimate after pregnancy?

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Key Timestamps:

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Welcome to Season 7 of the Wisdom & Wellness Podcast!

In this episode, Mpoomy shares the vision for 2025 which is a year dedicated to

flourishing and dives into what it truly means to flourish.

We also tap into the exciting launch of our private membership community and the

role it will play in helping you thrive this year.

Key Timestamps:

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00:16 – Hello and welcome to Season 7 of the Wisdom & Wellness podcast.

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01:57 – Introducing our private membership: Here’s what you need to know.

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02:30 – Our word for the year: Flourish.

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07:32 – What does God mean when He says we must flourish? The process

of flourishing—Stage 1: The seed.

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11:15 – Understanding the growth phase: What it can look and feel like.

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14:02 – The maturation phase: Staying connected to Christ.

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21:40 – The final phase: Flourishing and fruiting.

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26:42 – Five essentials for flourishing.

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35:40 – What flourishing means for the Wisdom & Wellness community.

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43:32 – An invitation to join our private membership—everyone is welcome!

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James 1:2-4

John 15:1

Ephesians 6:14

Psalm 84:11

Proverbs 3:11

In today’s episode with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Mpoomy is joined by Dr. Katlego Lekalakala and Nongcali Rubushe to discuss key financial topics surrounding women and the role of JSESheInvests.

Key points:

1. Guest background and intro: Dr. Katlego Lekalakala (Dr. K) and Nongcali Rubushe [00:40].

2. Ice Breakers: Discussion on music, famous best friends, and big purchases [01:33].

3. Finance Career Inspiration: Unlocking the value of money in various aspects of life [06:46].

4. The Psychology of Money: Exploring post-shopping depression and different money personalities [11:43].

5. Savers vs. Investors: If you are a saver, listen to this[15:29].

6. Emotional Buying: Insights on why Dr. K was trending on TikTok regarding house purchases [17:12].

7. Financial Challenges for Women: The frequent financial difficulties women face and their causes [21:50].

8. Society and finance:The poor grasp of finance, especially among people of color [23:35].

9. Money Management and Psychology: Breaking down effective money management strategies [26:10].

10. Relationship with Money: Understanding your personal financial relationship [28:47].

11. Nongcali’s Goals: Her objectives as Head of Retail at JSE [32:40].

12. Clueless Moms Community: The origin of this supportive community [34:55].

13. Inclusive Investing Strategies: How to ensure women start investing, including through JSESheInvests [39:38].

14. JSESheInvests Conference: Topics and themes for the 17 August 2024 conference, focusing on investing for your legacy [41:52].

15. Side Hustles: The role of side hustles in personal finances and their benefits [43:16].

16. Financial Security for Female Entrepreneurs: How female entrepreneurs can improve their financial security [44:56].

17. Identifying and Avoiding Scams: Tips for recognizing and steering clear of financial scams [47:05].

18. Staying Within Your Means: Strategies to ensure you are living within your financial limits [49:28].

19. Lifestyle Creep: What it is and how to avoid falling into this financial trap [52:52].

20. Wall of Wisdom - Finance Edition: Finance edition[56:50].

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“You are not your parent’s retirement fund and your parents are not your emergency fund”

“Have your own financial goals even in a partnership”

“The only way you can be empowered, is by being informed”

In today’s episode, Mpoomy is joined by the beautiful and multitalented Connie Ferguson who shares about her remarkable career and personal journey. The conversation covers everything from dealing with loss to overcoming seasonal pression and handling comparison & competition.

Key points:

1. Similarities between Connie’s characters, music, and morning routine—ice breakers [00:55]

2. Connie’s current season, Sho’s 3-year anniversary, and dreaming about him [5:23]

3. Unpacking seasonal depression and finding a system that works [9:39]

4. A career spanning three decades but still creating great work: focusing on the present while dreaming of the future [11:32]

5. How to deal with comparison and competition [10:40]

6. The key to remaining impactful, passionate, and true to oneself [21:41]

7. The difference between being productive and being busy [25:28]

8. “Slowing down doesn’t mean you won’t get where you need to be”: Life is a process and a journey, not a sprint [30:24]

9. Slowing down after losing Sho [32:00]

10. The inspiration behind the rebranding of Connie’s brands and new product range [34:39]

11. The starting point for holistic care [39:38]

12. A deeper look into mental health and the impact of building small communities around ourselves [41:45]

13. Never compare yourself to others [46:09]

14. How being a grandmother changed Connie [47:05]

15. Wall of Wisdom [48:20]

Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoyed it!

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In today’s episode, Mpoomy sits with Dr. Maureen from Skin Renewal SA and chats about all thing’sbeauty, aesthetics, and overall health.

The episode covers various key points:

1. Topic of the day and guest intro - We are talking beauty and aesthetics with Dr. Maureen [00:05]

2. Ice breakers [00:35]

3. Dr. Maureen’s transition from Medicine to being a skin doctor [04:48]

4. The difference between aesthetic and holistic medicine [10:47]

5. The importance of the food we eat in every aspect of our lives [15:10]

6. How eczema works [18:11]

7. Popping vitamins – a doctor’s opinion [23:00]

8. The weight loss conversation and touching on Ozempic [26:24]

9. Working on our self-image [39:22]

10. Aging gracefully – to be old is a privilege [41:06]

11. One last thing [43:22]

Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoyed it!

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The episode covers various key points:

1. Topic of the day and guest introduction [00:05]

2. What exactly is Osteoporosis? [1:13]

3. Cipla’s role in supporting the National Osteoporosis Foundation [2:24]

4. Laura Wagner-Meyer on living with disabilities, the associated risks, and her advocacy efforts [3:30]

5. The National Osteoporosis Foundation’s initiatives and the collaboration with Cipla [6:37]

6. How living with disability has impacted Laura’s career, relationships, dating, and friendships [09:58]

7. Steps to manage the risk of developing Osteoporosis [13:52]

8. Exploring the meaning of ‘Bank on your bones like you bank on your finances’ [14:56]

9. Common risk factors indicating potential Osteoporosis development [21:59]

10. Why Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease [24:25]

11. Needed changes in the media and other industries for better inclusion of people with disabilities [27:28]

12. Approaches to discussing disabilities with children [29:15]

13. Laura’s challenges in shopping and her journey into the fashion industry [33:15]

14. Common treatments for Osteoporosis [35:34]

Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoyed it!

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“You cant choose the body that you were born into but you get to choose how you feel in it”

- Laura Wagner-Meyer

In this insightful episode, Mpoomy delvesinto the life and profession of Lwanele Khasu, a psychologistwho turned personal tragedy into a professional calling. We explore various aspects of grief, mental health, self-worth, and emotional safety. The discussion covers practical steps for dealing with insecurities, depression, anxiety, and the importance of vulnerability and wholehearted living.

Key Discussion Points:

1. About Lwanele [00:03]

2. Ice breakers [00:47]

3. The grief that led to the profession - Lwanele losing both of her parents at the age of 11 [05:17]

4. Navigating grief as a child and how you can help a child who is grieving [10:38]

5. Defining mental health in simple terms and how it affects our overall well-being [13:54]

6. How to realize that you are enough so that you stop overcompensating [17:47]

7. How to define your ‘Enough’ and identifying your insecurities [19:40]

8. What to do once you know where your insecurities come from [22:01]

9. The causes contributing to the rise in depression and anxiety and a possible solution [22:54]

10. The difference between feeling jealous, angry, and being triggered [30:55]

11. Learning to celebrate other people after realizing you have a challenge with It [33:56]

12. Defining emotional /psychological safety [35:29]

13. Unpacking the quote “The less you open your heart to others, the more your heart suffers” [40:00]

14. Parent dynamics [45:07]

15. What is wholehearted living [48:15]

16. Ways to present the topic of healing to people who are not open to it as they have a different view [51:23]

17. Practical steps to forgiving someone who never said sorry [57:02]

18. Why we fear vulnerability [57:55]

19. Wall of Wisdom [59:56]

20. About Finding Clarity - A journal by Lwanele Khasu [1:00:59]

Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoyed it!

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Recommended books: Finding Clarity by Lwanele Khasu: https://oasiswellnesshub.myshopify.com/products/finding-clarity-7-steps-to-managing-anxiety

Brene Brown: Daring greatly

This week Mpoomy sits with Gynaecologist and Sexologist Dr. Mpume Zenda also known as Dr. Gynae to debunk sex taboos and learn more about our bodies.

 In today’s episode Mpoomy sits with Bianca Naidoo and chats about childhood memories, mental health, Riky Rick, therapy, and the Riky Rick Foundation and how it’s here to bring awareness and create safe spaces.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Guest bio – Who is Bianca Naidoo? [00:10]

2. Ice breaker [00:33]

3. Tapping into Bianca’s mixed childhood and how it impacted her as a mother today and merging the two worlds together; the Indian + Black [04:29]

4. Dealing with not being Indian enough and not being Black enough [08:40]

5. Motherly lessons learned from her own mother [10:08]

6. The impact of divorce on children [11:36]

7. Navigating survival mode and in the midst of it, getting to know yourself and finding your purpose [14:28]

8. Bianca’s role in Riky’s career taking off [20:19]

9. Championing life after Riky’s passing and how hard it was in the beginning [21:39]

10. Defining grief [24:30]

11. Giving yourself permission to be happy even when you are grieving [26:00]

12. The challenge of transitioning from behind the scenes to the front as an introvert [28:50]

13. How it was living with a partner who struggled with mental health [30:50]

14. Not knowing how far Riky’s mental health would go and handling the conversation of Ricky’s passing with the kids [36:25]

15. Talking to the kids about mental health and making the conversation normal [40:00]

16. The change that came with being vulnerable [44:55]

17. Feeling watched [47:20]

18. What led to therapy [49:03]

19. The good parts of starting over [50:30]

20. Life lessons from the kids [53:49]

21. Bianca’s relationship with God is her happy place [55:17]

22. Father’s Day; how Bianca honors her father and the father of her kids [58:41]

23. Riky Rick Foundation creating awareness and safe spaces [59:55]

24. Wall of wisdom [01:02:00]

Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoyed it!

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Book: Greenlights Matthew McConaughey

“Let go and let god”

A wise woman once said love yourself 

Key Discussion Points:

1. Topic of the Day – Who is Mpoomy outside of her roles? [00:40]

2. First, let’s get into the book by Haemin Sunim – The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down [4:10]

3. The Importance of Community [09:56]

4. Food for Thought – Who are you outside of your roles? When was the last time you did the things that make you happy? Do you have to live your whole life like this? etc. [19:23]

1. Guest bio and welcome [00:22]

2. Ice breakers [01:50]

3. What got Pamela working on herself following her success online and on our TV screens [05:25]

4. Unpacking the different forms of therapy [09:32]

5. How Pamela’s upbringing influenced the person she has become [10:50]

6. Suppressing emotions and trying to find out where this habit comes from [15:01]

7. Missing out on some things in life and finding a way to show up for important moments [17:08]

8. The difference between self-confidence and self-worth – is there a difference? [19:49]

9. Stepping into new avenues; what Pamela is getting into next [21:38]

10. The feelings that come with change; uncomfortable but exciting [26:15]

11. The lessons about self that came from ‘wrong relationships’ – discovering toxic traits and the work that needs to be done internally to do better [27:20]

12. Pamela’s current season is called GROWTH; “the day I turned 27 something switched” [31:38]

13. Wall of wisdom [35:15]

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“…Make sure that you are serving that person who needs to constantly pour out because if you continue to pour out from an empty cup, you are going to run dry”

“God got me so if I choose to go for this, he’s going to back me up”

“Explore every single talent that you think you have, that you think you might have and the one that you think you are interested in. You will eventually find your niche”

Key Discussion Points:

1. Ice Breakers [00:27]

2. Unpacking the meaning of 'That which hinders your task, is your task' [06:21]

3. An identity quest led Bonko into philosophy [12:45]

4. How Bonko entered the field of acting [17:48]

5. Bonko shares his experiences working from a place of validation versus curiosity [25:55]

6. The role Lesego, Bonko’s wife, plays in his life [32:05]

7. The TV show "The Wife" and how Bonko’s real wife helped him develop the character [38:45]

8. What Mqhele taught Bonko about himself and men in general, as well as lessons on childhood trauma [46:43]

9. Tapping into and out of the body: "My body doesn’t belong to me," says Bonko [56:10]

10. The beautiful lessons of fatherhood [01:00:51]

11. Fame and success reveal that dreams are attainable [01:03:05]

12. Wall Of Wisdom [01:05:40]

Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoyed!

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• Song: Casino by AKA, ShoMadjozi & Flvme: https://youtu.be/sFdaIRLBQtU?si=v6lJ82RCLgfaTwpp

• Highly recommended book: Inward Revolution by krishnamurti

• Bible Verse: Mathew 6:33

“I am surrendered to that of which I can’t control”

“The game needs attitude”

“Mqhele taught me that men can be very closed up which can be very toxic and the closed-upness comes from, whether it’s a social or cultural ideal about a man’s identity which is quiet messed up”

Key Discussion Points:

1. New season, new episode - What does this new season feel like? [00:15]

2. Unpacking today’s episode [01:50]

3. Reflecting on Unlimited Fest24 [04:28]

4. Life of discipline [10:55]

5. "The healing continues" is the theme for Season 6 [14:08]

6. Gal Pals! Who and what are Gal Pals? + the Wisdom & Wellness pillars re-emphasized

[17:02]

7. Welcome back to the Podcast - our community feels so safe. We are launching our

membership & app soon! + more that we are working on, including Speak Life

September [22:24]

8. Podcast new editions - A Friday extension of the podcast: The Producer’s Cut [26:00]

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Verse: John-15-16; “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you

might go bear fruit-fruit that will last-and so that whatever you ask in my name, the father will

give you.”

“In a world where our walls have gone higher, we don’t see each other all the time; we need a

place where we can feel like we belong, not fit in, but belong”

This week we rewind to the incredible conversation with Nomzamo Mbatha at Unlimited Fest 23 as we prepare for Unlimited Fest 24.

 In today's podcast episode, Mpoomy chats with Hle, one of the country's best Gospel artists and a long-time friend, discussing the process of writing and singing music. The topics covered include navigating divorce as a Christian woman, the desires of having children in her 30s without a romantic relationship, and the inspiration behind certain songs.

This week we sit down with Coach Roseanne as she speaks about how she transformed her life from being overweight to living well and full of purpose.

This week we're joined by Mathebe Molise as she talks us through her journey as an entrepreneur.

A Special Q&A about Valentines day, Marriage dynamics and family.

On this week's episode we sit down with Cassper Nyovest as he reflects on his incredibly successful career and how it ultimately led him to depression and emptiness.

On Today’s episode Ekene Onu of Iconic Womanhood unravels the incredible power of femininity and takes us through her journey of purposeful living. 

As i turn 30 i thought i would share 30 important lessons I've learnt in my life.

As we Kick off the year I took some time to answer some of your questions, and invited my Husband to be apart of this conversation as we look forward to Unlimited fest 24.

Mlungisi Nkosi talks through his unexpected path to success.

This week we sit down with multidisciplinary Artist Justice Mukheli as he speaks on how he continues to defy the odds by Leading with vulnerability.

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We sit down with the Dove girls and chat about our differences and insecurities.

Michelle "Expert" Lima talks through her resilient story and how she continues to move forward.

This week we sit down with two ladies who have supported wisdom & wellness from it's inception.

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In today’s podcast episode, Mpoomy chats with Linda Mabhena-Olagunju about God’s omnipotence, navigating leadership as a women, scaling your business, sacrifices and how wellness looks like for her among other interesting topics.

We sit Down with the phenomenal Singer/songwriter Mahalia Buchanan as she shares her Journey through the different chapters of life.

After a Month Break, its good to be back and excited for what lies ahead.

Mapalo Makhu ON Steps you can take TODAY to build your financial wealth.

On today's episode Brenden and I Discuss integrating our different family traditions.

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Dr Samke J Ngcobo talks through her Wellness journey.

This week we sit down with Medical Dr turned Gospel star Dr. Tumi as he details his journey with us.

This week we sit down with Mapule Ndhlovu better known as Queenfitnass as she shares her journey.