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  The First Woman in My Bloodline to Break the Blueprint: Zithobe Macheli on Career, Money & Love 06.09.2026 1val 9min

  What if becoming the person who gets to live your dream life starts long before the dream actually arrives?Zithobe Macheli has transformed more than one area of her life-from dropping out of university to betting on herself as a content creator, healing her relationship with her skin and body, building her confidence, and ultimately creating a life that once existed only in her imagination.This week, she pulls up a chair at the A2B Café to talk about the inner work behind the outer transformation.We get into self-concept, journalling, shadow work, learning to see yourself differently, taking inspired action and what it really means to become the kind of person capable of building the life you want.Because sometimes the biggest glow-up isn't the life changing around you-it's the person you become along the way.🥂 This episode of According to B is powered by Bernini.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00- Coming up01:46- Intro 04:27- Bokang introduces Zithobe to A2B 05:42- Game: The starter- for the plot16:40- The main: The conversation16:55- Zithobe’s fondest memory that indicated she would become the creative she is today19:29- The significance of the support Zithobe received from her parents 21:28- Zithobe on being the first woman in her bloodline to pursue creativity22:49- Zithobe’s university journey27:13- What happened when Zithobe decided to leave university32:29- Zithobe on reading back her 2020 journals 36:09- How Zithobe closed the gap between where she was vs where she is now38:59- How Zithobe was able to evolve beyond being a beauty creator40:12- The biggest difference between the person who wrote in the journals vs the person living in it41:44- Being the first woman in Zithobe’s lineage to build a 7 figure business43:25- Some of the other work Zithobe does45:31- What Zithobe has had to learn the hard way in business48:12- Zithobe’s relationship with money51:41- Zithobe on what was expected of her when it comes to love56:18- The traditional things vs the non-traditional ones Zithobe believes in59:06- Zithobe’s perspective on whether she wants marriage or not01:00:56- Zithobe’s ideal kind of love01:04:52- What Zithobe hopes future generations will continue to inherit01:06:51- Dessert: Zithobe recieves her Bernini bag 01:07:26- Outro✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang ➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang  The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za Guest➜ Instagram: @zithobemacheli-https://www.instagram.com/zithobemacheli➜Tik Tok: @zithobemacheli-https://www.tiktok.com/@zithobemacheli ✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Videography: Shutter ScopePost Production: Thapelo Mogashoa
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  The Pleasure of Becoming a Grown Woman: Your 30s, Age Gap Dating & Celibacy ft. Nandipha Mqoco 30.08.2026 1val 8min

  Whoever convinced women that life peaks in their twenties has some explaining to do. 😭Because if you ask us? The thirties are kind of giving.This week, Nandipha Mqoco pulls up a chair at the A2B Café for a conversation about getting older, getting hotter, getting clearer on who you are and why there is so much more life waiting for women on the other side of 30.We talk about the freedom that comes with knowing yourself better, our changing relationships with our bodies, style, confidence, friendship, career and the pressure women feel to have life “figured out” by a certain age.And because we're still lover girls around here, we also get into love, dating and what romance looks like when you're older, wiser and perhaps a little less willing to entertain nonsense. 😂Think Sex and the City, Girlfriends, Insecure-except this time, we’re the women in our thirties we grew up watching.🥂 This episode of According to B is powered by Bernini.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰01:00- Coming up02:23- Intro 05:08- Bokang introduces Nandipha to A2B 06:10- Game: The starter- for the plot17:50- The main: The conversation18:17- How Nandipha felt on the lead up to 3024:44- What Nandipha thought 30 would look like vs the reality32:27- Nandipha on the importance of living alone40:31- Nandipha’s approach to love in her 30s vs her 20s46:59- Nnadipha’s concerns about millennials and their inability to understand consent48:37- How Nandipha’s decision to date differently has affected who she can date49:50- Nandipha’s celibacy journey56:53- How dating changed for Nandipha changed when sex was off the table01:00:03- Other forms of intimacy that Nandipha enjoys01:04:13- What 20 year old Nandipha would be surprised by01:05:45- What Nandipha would tell 20 year old her about navigating the 20’s01:07:19- Dessert: Nandipha is gifted her Bernini tote bag01:08:03- Outro✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang ➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang  The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za Guest➜ Instagram: @nandipha_mqoco-https://www.instagram.com/nandipha_mqoco-➜Tik Tok:@nandipha_mqoco-https://www.tiktok.com/@nandipha_mqoco ✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Videography: Shutter ScopePost Production: Palesa Radebe
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  Breaking Up With My Dream Life: Bonge Gumede on Success, Surrender & Starting Over / Thumbnail: I got everything I wanted… 23.08.2026 1val 8min

  What happens when you get everything you worked for… and realise you might not want it anymore?Bonge Gumede spent years building the dream. She left university to bet on herself, poured everything into becoming a full-time fitness creator and eventually built the career she had imagined — a global audience, six-figure earnings, major opportunities and even the chance to live abroad.Then, at what should have felt like the height of it all, she walked away.In this episode, Bonge takes us through the build, the cage and the unbecoming: the relentless work it took to create her career, what achieving her goals revealed about her relationship with productivity and success, and the six-month sabbatical that changed everything.We talk about faith, ambition, burnout, family, fitness, social media, learning how to be still and the role God played in completely redefining Bonge’s understanding of womanhood, worth and what she wants her life to be built around.Sometimes changing your life isn’t about chasing a bigger dream. Sometimes it’s having the courage to question the one you already achieved.🥂 This episode of According to B is powered by Bernini.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰01:00- Coming up01:48- Intro 04:08- Bokang introduces Bonge to A2B 04:42- Game: The starter- for the plot17:50- The main: The conversation18:14- What made Bonge begin her content creation journey21:35- How content creation became a job for Bonge23:59-The sacrifices the Bonge had to make to build her career29:48- The peak and success of Bonge’s career28:01- Bonge’s move to Dubai29:47- The turning point31:53- 2025:The year God humbled Bonge36:13- What it was about the fitness industry and social media that wasn’t aligning41:05- Bonge on stepping back and slowing down45:49- The aspects of Bonge’s life that grewin the slowing down53:51- How Bonge’s relationship with fitness and her body has changed58:33- How Bonge defines success now01:01:58- Younger Bonge vs who Bonge is now01:06:24- Dessert: Bonge is gifted her Bernini tote bag01:07:08- Outro✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang ➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang  The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za ✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Videography: Shutter ScopePost Production: Palesa Radebe
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  Do We Have to Settle Down? Popi Sibiya on Travel, Marriage & Being Choicefully Childfree 16.08.2026 1val 2min

  What happens when you stop building your life around the milestones you were told you should want  and start asking what you actually want instead?Travel creator and digital anthropologist Popi Sibiya has built a life defined by curiosity, adventure and a willingness to take the road less travelled — literally.Over drinks at the A2B Café, Popi and I talk about the choices that have shaped the life she lives today: travel, freedom, home, relationships, marriage, being child-free, taking risks and deciding what “enough” looks like when you’re not following the traditional blueprint.We get into what she was really searching for when she first started travelling, whether constant movement can ever become another comfort zone, the things she's learned about herself from seeing the world, and what it means to build a life that actually feels like your own.Because maybe there isn’t one right way to do womanhood. Maybe the real adventure is figuring out yours.🥂 This episode of According to B is powered by Bernini.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰01:00- Coming up01:18- Intro02:44- Bokang introduces Popi to A2B03:41- Game: The starter- for the plot22:31- The main: The conversation23:14- Who Popi was before the content25:12- Why Popi chose to teach english in China26:20- What prompted Popi to leave China and move back home29:48- The moment Popi realised being a travel creator could be a job33:22- How Popi decided to monetize her content34:50- Popi on comparing her life with other peoples37:20- Popi’s perspective on romantic relationships, marriage and kids48:03- Popi on whether she believes the man she wants exists51:12- Popi on living her dream life51:55- The realities of being a travel creator53:26- How sustainable The Popi Show is right now56:58- Advice for corporate version of Popi57:55- Popi’s message for the woman who doesn’t know what the next looks like59:48- Dessert:Popi is gifted her Bernini tote bag01:01:01-Outro✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang ➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang  The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za GuestPopi➜ Instagram:@popi_sibiya--https://www.instagram.com/popi_sibiya➜TikTok: @popi_sibiya- https://www.tiktok.com/@popi_sibiya ✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Videography: Shutter ScopePost Production: Palesa Radebe
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  From a Village Girl to Miss South Africa, Columbia University & Beyond w/ Shudu Musida 09.08.2026 1val 19min

  Shudufhadzo Musida has never been afraid to dream beyond what seems realistic. From entering Miss South Africa when she never considered herself a “pageant girl,” to eventually wearing the crown, pursuing her studies at Columbia University and living out a New York dream she first imagined as a little girl Shudu’s life is proof of just how far a dream can take you.But big dreams can also require big sacrifices.In our first conversation at the A2B Café, Shudu and I talk about keeping a dream alive when your circumstances give you no evidence that it’s possible, refusing to choose between your ambitions, the years of work behind the achievements we celebrate, and the time, relationships and rest that can sometimes be sacrificed along the way.We also get into what happens when you finally find yourself living inside a life your younger self once dreamed about — and have to give yourself permission to dream even bigger.🥂 This episode of According to B is powered by Bernini.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰01:26- Coming up01:27- Intro04:58- Bokang introduces Shudu to A2B06:48- Game: The starter- for the plot19:25- The main: The conversation20:06- Where Shudu’s New York dream started24:36- Shudu on immersing herself into New York28:53- What encouraged Shudu to keep dreaming big31:35- Shudu on her first time applying to Columbia University39:20- The Miss South Africa last minute entry43:49- Shudu on navigating her mental health during Miss SA and her studies50:28- The planned and unplanned dreams Shudu has achieved54:08- The cost of achieving the dream57:26- Shudu’s relationship with rest01:02:29- Shudu’s pockets of joy in the busyness01:10:34- Shudu’s advice to anyone that feels like their big dream is impossible01:15:23- Unconventional desert: Shudu receives her Bernini bag01:16:44- Outro✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang ➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang  The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za GuestShudu➜ Instagram: @shudufhadzomusida--https://www.instagram.com/shudufhadzomusida➜TikTok: @shudumusida-  https://www.tiktok.com/@shudumusida✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Videography: Shutter ScopePost Production: Palesa Radebe
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  Unlearning The Good Girl You Were Raised To Be ft. Ursula Mariani | According To B x Bernini 12.03.2026 52min

  This episode of According To B is in partnership with Bernini - the sparkling spritzer born from real wine.Who are you beyond praise? Beyond approval? Beyond productivity?This conversation is for the woman who has always done what was expected - and is now asking deeper questions. I sit down with Ursula Mariani and together, we explore what it means to outgrow versions of yourself that once kept you safe. From discipline and achievement to faith, conditioning, and authorship, Ursula shares how intellectual curiosity and emotional honesty can coexist - and how real freedom begins when you stop performing and start choosing.Subscribe to The B Word here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBWord?su... ✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰UrsulaUrsula Mariani is a lecturer, PHD candidate voice-over artist, and the host of the podcast: The Conversation Capital, where she explores the power of dialogue as currency-in relationships, leadership, and identity. Known for her clarity of thought and grounded presence, Ursula has become a trusted voice in conversations around womanhood, conditioning, faith, and personal authorship.Her work sits at the intersection of intellect and introspection. Whether she’s in a lecture hall, behind a microphone, or leading nuanced discussions online, Ursula is committed to helping women question inherited expectations and consciously choose who they want to become.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00 - Intro03:23 - Meet Ursula05:59 - Game: Toast or Ghost19:51 - Ursula on being a good girl growing up25:20 - The parts of herself Ursula left unexplored as a result of being a good girl27:09 - Dilemma34:11 - Ursula on growing into being independent and self-possessed36:39 - Ursula on honouring parents without living according to their will41:09 - The things Ursula has had to unlearn in the process of shedding 43:10 - The parts of herself that Ursula is only discovering now45:09 - The part of herself that Ursula is excited to step into more 47:52 - What younger Ursula would think of her now50:14 - Ursula receives her Breathe It In box51:16 - Outro✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-  / https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang   ➜ Tik Tok:@sheisbokang-  https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang  The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za - https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza- https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za GuestUrsula➜ Instagram: @ursulamariani  -https://www.instagram.com/ursulamariani ➜TikTok: @ursulamariani- https://www.tiktok.com/@ursulamariani ✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7bUlKg3TQS6LWZpZE?si=ad35431e1c1a474d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/according-to-b/id1686532135 Castbox:https://castbox.fm/vh/5426930 ✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Director: Bokang LehlokoeProducer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Production Assistant: Senamile DlaminiVideography: Looped Pictures  Post Production: Looped Pictures
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  Chasing Big Dreams (When You Have No Proof It’ll Work) ft. Gaisang Noge | According To B x Bernini 05.03.2026 44min

  This episode of According to B is brought to you in partnership with Bernini-the sparkling spritzer born from real wine. What would the younger version of you think of your life today?In this episode, Gaisang Noge and I reflect on growth, dreams, disappointment, patience, and staying true to yourself in an industry and a world that often asks you to become someone else.This conversation is for anyone learning to trust their timing and honour their becoming.Subscribe to The B Word here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBWord?su... ✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰GaisangGaisang Noge is a South African actress, media personality, and creative whose work reflects depth, versatility, and authenticity. Known for her powerful performances on screen, she brings emotional nuance and relatability to every role she inhabits- earning her recognition as one of her generation’s compelling talents.Beyond the spotlight, Gaisang’s journey is one of resilience, patience, and self-belief. From navigating rejection to trusting the timing of her dreams, she represents the woman who keeps going-even when the path feels uncertain. Her presence is both playful and grounded, proof that ambition and authenticity can coexist.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00 - Intro02:25 - Meet Gaisang04:03 - Game: Toast or Ghost13:25 - Bokang surprises Gaisang with a 2016 throwback15:34 - Gaisang on losing and finding herself again21:03 - Gaisang on making her dream a reality22:51 - Gaisang’s first experience on set 26:33 - What kept Gaisang going in the waiting27:02 - The lesson God taught Gaisang before opening the doors31:13 - Gaisang on avoiding the pressure to always perform33:42 - The one thing that Gaisang is doing now, for future her 38:05 - Gaisang’s first half marathon 42:24 -Gaisang receives her Breathe It In box 43:22- Outro✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-  / https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang   ➜ Tik Tok:@sheisbokang-  https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang  The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za - https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza- https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za GuestGaisang➜ Instagram: @ms_noge  -https://www.instagram.com/ms_noge ➜TikTok: @ms_noge7-https://www.tiktok.com/@ms_noge7✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7bUlKg3TQS6LWZpZE?si=ad35431e1c1a474d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/according-to-b/id1686532135 Castbox:https://castbox.fm/vh/5426930 ✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Director: Bokang LehlokoeProducer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Production Assistant: Senamile DlaminiVideography: Looped Pictures  Post Production: Looped Pictures
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  The Lost Art of Dating Yourself with Gugulethu Nyatsumba 26.02.2026 48min

  Dating yourself doesn’t mean you’ve given up on love. It means you’ve decided to show up for your own life with intention. In this episode, lifestyle creator and podcaster Gugulethu Nyatsumba returns to the podcast for a grounded, honest conversation about what “dating yourself” really looks like beyond the quotes.We explore:The difference between being alone and living fullySolo dates, confidence, and emotional independenceHow your relationship with yourself shapes every other relationshipDating yourself while still desiring partnershipIf you’re learning how to enjoy your own company, build standards, and live with presence - this conversation is for you.Subscribe to The B Word here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBWord?su... ✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰GugulethuGugulethu Nyatsumba popularly known as Sis G.U is a lifestyle content creator, podcaster, and digital storyteller known for her grounded presence and intentional approach to living. Through her platform, she shares reflections on faith, self-trust, solitude, and what it means to move through life at your own pace-without rushing to perform or impress.Her content resonates because it feels honest, Gugu embodies a quiet confidence rooted in self-awareness and emotional maturity. She represents a generation of women redefining independence- not as isolation, but as security within oneself.Through her work, she invites women to romanticise their own lives, embrace stillness, and trust that becoming is not something to rush.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00 - Intro02:27 - Meet Gugu04:22 - The differences between Gugu in 2023 vs 202607:04 - Game: Toast or Ghost14:15 - What the definition of dating herself is  for Gugu18:18 - Relationship check20:07 - Gugu on embodying how she can experience love on her own 22:56 - Gugu's love language to herself 26:25 - Gugu's favourite solo experiences28:53 - Gugu on solo travel35:13 - Gugu on being content single but still desiring partnership37:04 - The impact of self-love on how Gugu approaches dating 41:03 - Gugu on standing in her own way in relationships41:37 - Gugu's advice for anyone who wants to choose themselves45:48- Gugu receives her Breathe It In gift box47:04- Outro✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-  / https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang   ➜ Tik Tok:@sheisbokang-  https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang  The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za - https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza- https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za GuestGugulethu➜ Instagram: @gugulethu_nyatsumba -https://www.instagram.com/gugulethu_nyatsumba ➜TikTok: @gugulethu_nyatsumba-https://www.tiktok.com/@gugulethu_nyatsumba ✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7bUlKg3TQS6LWZpZE?si=ad35431e1c1a474d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/according-to-b/id1686532135 Castbox:https://castbox.fm/vh/5426930 ✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Director: Bokang LehlokoeProducer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Production Assistant: Senamile DlaminiVideography: Looped Pictures  Post Production: Looped Pictures
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  Live Like a Moodboard (In Real Life) ft Lwandile ''The Fruity Chapters'' Makhaza 19.02.2026 52min

  This episode of According to B is brought to you in partnership with Bernini- South Africa’s only real spritzer made from wine.The internet loves an It Girl-but what if the real flex is becoming the It Girl of your own life?In this episode, I’m joined by fashion, travel, and lifestyle creator Lwandile Makhaza popularly known as (The Fruity Chapters) to reclaim the It Girl from the algorithm and bring her back home.We unpack:Style, taste, and intentional livingHealth, routines, and discipline with softnessConfidence, visibility, and protecting your peaceCareer, creativity, and defining success on your own termsThis isn’t about aesthetics - it’s about authorship.Subscribe to The B Word here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBWord?su... ✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰LwandileLwandile Makhaza, widely known as The Fruity Chapters, is a South African lifestyle and fashion content creator, storyteller, and creative entrepreneur who has cultivated a distinctive voice in digital culture. Through a refined yet deeply personal lens, she shares reflections on style, self-trust, discipline, and what it means to intentionally curate a life that feels aligned rather than performative.With an eye for aesthetics and a commitment to authenticity, Lwandile has built a community that resonates with her thoughtful approach to presence, confidence, and self-authorship. Her platform is not just about fashion or lifestyle-it’s about becoming. Becoming more grounded. More self-aware. More deliberate about the life you are building.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00- Intro01:19- About the conversation02:27- Meet Lwandile04:51- Game: Toast or Ghost11:00- What an IT girl is to Lwandile & Bokang14:23- Lwandile on how she deals with self-doubt15:44- How Lwandile overcomes the fear of doing16:31- Where Lwandile draws her inspiration from20:13- What Lwandile's current style says about the season she is in22:40- Biggest difference between pre 25 Lwandile and post 25 Lwandile24:38- What pushed Lwandile to prioritize her health32:22- Lwandile on being big on experiences40:42- Career growth and success for Lwandile45:48- How Lwandile deals with boundaries with work48:25- The one way Lwandile is committing to showing up for herself in 2026 50:53- Lwandile receives her Breathe It In gift box 51:31- Outro✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-  / https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang   ➜ Tik Tok:@sheisbokang-  https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang  The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za - https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza- https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za GuestLwandile➜ Instagram: @thefruitychapters -https://www.instagram.com/thefruitychapters➜TikTok: @thefruitychapters-https://www.tiktok.com/@thefruitychapters ✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7bUlKg3TQS6LWZpZE?si=ad35431e1c1a474d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/according-to-b/id1686532135 Castbox:https://castbox.fm/vh/5426930 ✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Director: Bokang LehlokoeProducer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Production Assistant: Seanmile DlaminiVideography: Looped Pictures  Post Production: Looped Pictures
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  Friendship Breakups, Comparison & Choosing Each Other with Landzy Gama & ZeeXOnline 12.02.2026 41min

  This episode of According to B is brought to you in partnership with Bernini- the sparkling spritzer born from real wine. We live in a world that quietly teaches women to compete - over beauty, success, relationships, and even friendships. And sometimes, without realising it, that pressure seeps into the very relationships meant to hold us.In this episode of According to B, we’re choosing something different.I’m joined by best friends and Because We Said So podcast co-hosts Landzy Gama and Zama Marubelela (ZeeXOnline) for a deeply honest conversation about female friendship as refuge, grounding, and one of adulthood’s greatest love stories.Together, we unpack:How comparison and competition show up in women’s friendshipsWhat female friendship teaches us about love and becomingNavigating friendship breakups without villainsWhy our friends often become the true witnesses to our livesThis conversation is an invitation to slow down, soften, and savour the relationships that let us be messy, honest, and fully ourselves.Subscribe to The B Word here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBWord?su... ✰ MEET OUR CO-HOSTS ✰Zama & LandzyLandzy Gama and Zama Marubelele are best friends, Youtubers, content creators and the co-hosts of the podcast Because We Said So- a space beloved for its deeply relatable conversations about girlhood, friendship, love, and becoming. Known for their honesty, humour, and emotional openness, they’ve built a platform that feels like a safe place to land for women navigating adulthood in real time.What truly sets Landzy and Zama apart is the bond they share and the way they show up for each other- with softness, accountability, and care. Through their work, they remind women that friendship can be grounding, expansive, and life-shaping, and that choosing each other in a world that encourages comparison is a powerful act. Their journey reflects the beauty of growing together, speaking openly, and allowing friendship to be one of life’s greatest love stories.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00- Coming up01:21- About the conversation02:48- Meet Landzy & Zama04:10- Landzy & Zama on vlogging vs podcasting06:30- Game: Toast or Ghost13:09- Landzy & Zama: The advice queens13:59- Dilemma 123:52- Dilemma 227:51- What the end of a friendship has taught Landzy & Zama31:55- What Landzy & Zama have learnt about themselves from each other34:06- What friendship has given Landzy & Zama that romantic relationship hasn't37:06- Advise to the girls that have experienced friendship hurt39:54- Gifting Landzy & Zama their Breathe It In boxes40:51- Outro✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-  / sheisbokang   ➜ Tik Tok:@sheisbokang-  / sheisbokang    The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za - / thebword_za   ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza-  / thebword_za   GuestZama➜ Instagram: @zeexonline-https://www.instagram.com/zeexonline ➜TikTok: @zeexonline- https://www.tiktok.com/@zeexonline Landzy➜ Instagram: @landzygama-https://www.instagram.com/landzygama➜TikTok: @landzygama- https://www.tiktok.com/@landzygama ✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Director: Bokang LehlokoeProducer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Production Assistant: Seanmile DlaminiVideography: Looped Pictures  Post Production: Looped Pictures
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  Live Your Life on Your Own Terms with Amahle "Jaxx" Jaxa 05.02.2026 52min

  This episode of According to B is brought to you in partnership with Bernini - the sparkling spritzer born from real wine. A drink made for the women who choose to celebrate with each other. ✨So many women aren’t unhappy - they’re just on autopilot.Living lives they inherited, not ones they consciously chose.In this episode of According to B, I sit down with Amahle “Jaxx” Jaxa to talk about what it really looks like to move from survival mode into intentional authorship: shaping your work, relationships, and identity around what you actually want.Jaxx’s journey reminds us that choosing your life doesn’t always mean burning it all down. Sometimes it’s about editing with honesty, courage, and self-trust and giving yourself permission to become again and again.This episode forms part of the According to B x Bernini “Breathe It In” series - conversations centred on presence, reflection, and choosing life on your own terms.Watch, reflect, and join the conversation in the comments.Subscribe to The B Word here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBWord?su... ✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰Amahle JaxaAmahle “Jaxx” Jaxa is a media personality, cultural commentator, and creative entrepreneur who has become one of South Africa’s most compelling voices in digital media. Known for her sharp insight, wit, and ability to make complex social and political conversations feel accessible, Jaxx has built a platform rooted in honesty, relevance, and cultural awareness.From shaping influential spaces in nightlife and events to stepping into her own as a trusted commentator and host, Jaxx’s journey reflects courage, reinvention, and intentional authorship. She is committed to encouraging women to think critically, trust themselves, and take up space boldly-proving that clarity, curiosity, and conviction can coexist with authenticity and warmth.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00 - Coming Up01:00 - Introducing the Breathe It In series02:33: - Meet Jaxx05:33 - Game: Toast or Ghost19:12 - Jaxx on authorship & autonomy22:54 - The year  Jaxx chose to change her life 29:36 - Jaxx’s truth on dealing with imposte syndrome31:45: - Jaxx’s advice for someone feeling stuck or stagnant36:06: - Bokang and Jaxx talk navigating the 30’s42:52 - Life categories: Jaxx’s picks50:42 - Gifting Jaxx her Breathe It In basket52:02- Outro✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-  / sheisbokang   ➜ Tik Tok:@sheisbokang-  / sheisbokang    The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za - / thebword_za   ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza-  / thebword_za   GuestJaxx➜ Instagram: @jaxxofalltrades_sa-https://www.instagram.com/jaxxofalltrades_sa➜TikTok: @jaxxofalltrades_sa- https://www.tiktok.com/@jaxxofalltrades_sa✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Director: Bokang LehlokoeProducer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Production Assistant: Seanmile DlaminiVideography: Looped Pictures  Post Production: Looped Pictures
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  When Did Friendships become so Hard & Expensive?! | According to B 22.10.2025 57min

  ➜ Subscribe to The B Word here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBWord?su...✰ ABOUT ✰This one is close to my heart. In this episode, I sit down with two of my closest friends, Maliaka and Tshegetso, for a real and honest conversation about what friendship looks like in adulthood- the beautiful, the hard, and the in-between. We grew up watching rom-coms where the “best friend” character always had it all figured out, but real life doesn’t look like that. Between work, money, growing responsibilities, and trying to show up for ourselves, friendship can start to feel… complicated.So, we decided to talk about it–the distance that sometimes creeps in, the moments we’ve drifted, and the ways we’re learning to hold space for each other now that life isn’t as simple as it used to be.We also dive into:Why friendship feels harder as we get older. The difference between drifting apart and simply growing up. How money can shift the dynamic between friends.What showing up looks like in this season of our lives.Why sisterhood still matters-maybe now more than ever.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00 - Coming Up00:43 - The best friend character in rom coms03:36 - Introducing Maliaka & Tshegetso05:27 - The girls meet cute stories 10:47 - Dilemma 1: Why is friendship so hard?12:38 -The challenges’s of friendship now vs in the early 20’s20:28 - Maliaka & Tshegetso’s response to the dilemma27:34 - What the girls miss about friendship then vs what they value now32:29 - Dilemma 2: When money changes friendship.33:38 - Maliaka and Tshegetso’s response to the dilemma41:30 - How necessary is it to be transparent about finances with friends?49:21 -The title and genre of the movie that Maliaka & Tshegetso are casting Bokang in52:23 - The post credit scene 55:22 - Afterthoughts✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang ➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang  The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za ✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Director: Bokang LehlokoeProducer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Production Assistant: Denga MadzivhandilaEditor: Palesa Radebe
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  From Dropout To Digital Empire: Mpoomy Ledwaba’s Unconventional Road To Success | According To B 13.10.2025 49min

  ➜ Subscribe to The B Word here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBWord?su...✰ ABOUT ✰In this powerful episode of According to B, Bokang sits down with Mpoomy Ledwaba to unpack what it really means to step into your main character energy in career, love, and life.From career pivots to redefining what “having it all” means, Mpoomy’s story is heartfelt and deeply relatable. Together, Bokang and Mpoomy dive into the lessons, leaps, and mindset shifts that come with choosing yourself boldly, even when life doesn’t follow a straight script.What you’ll hear in this episode:Embracing career pivots and nonlinear pathsBalancing ambition with love, family, and wellbeingBreaking out of “supporting role” expectations placed on womenRedefining success on your own termsListener dilemmas on career, starting over, and relationshipsHow to give yourself permission to rewrite your storyThis conversation will leave you inspired to trust your own journey, embrace your boldness, and script your next chapter with intention.✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰Mpoomy Ledwaba is a creative entrepreneur, podcaster, speaker, wife, and mom who has become one of South Africa’s most influential voices on faith, purpose, and intentional living. Known for her honesty and warmth, she has built a career rooted in redefining success on her own terms  balancing ambition with love, family, and wellbeing.From boldly pursuing her passions, to growing her platform as a storyteller and businesswoman, Mpoomy’s journey reflects the beauty of nonlinear paths and bold pivots. She is committed to showing women that they don’t have to fit into traditional molds or “supporting roles”-they can lead, create, and thrive while still embracing softness and balance.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00 - Coming Up00:58 - The Rom Com montage04:16 - Introducing Mpommy Ledwaba the main character05:35 - Mpoomy's career as a movie12:19 - Listeners dispatch:Career change uncertainty 16:19 - Mpoomy’s career pivots 20:34 - A lesson that Mpoomy learnt in the past that she applies today23:08 - Listeners Dispatch 2: Starting over without disappointing anyone30:17 - Giving yourself permission to outgrow a dream35:53 - Listeners Dispatch 3:Can I have it all?41:25 - How Mpoomy and her husband navigate their roles in their marriage46:13 - Closing credits 48:22 - The title of Mpoomy’s next chapter✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang ➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang  The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za GuestMpoomy➜ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mpoomy_ledwaba ➜TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@mpoomyledwaba ✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Director: Bokang LehlokoeProducer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Production Assistant: Moe SonnyVideographer & Editor: Palesa Radebe
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  Stop waiting for permission and believe for more with Candice Modiselle 29.09.2025 59min

  ➜ Subscribe to The B Word here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBWord?su...✰ ABOUT ✰How do you give yourself permission to dream again? How do you stop playing small when it feels safer to shrink? And what does it look like to step into visibility not just in your career, but also in love?In this powerful episode, Tumelo Candice Sello (Formerly Candice Modiselle) returns to the podcast to unpack the mindset shifts, fears, and breakthroughs that come with embracing your main character energy and the accompanying mindset shift. Since her last appearance, Candice has stepped into a new chapter of life; she got married, deepened her walk in faith, and adopted a renewed mindset anchored in purpose. She shares what it looks like to release old versions of yourself, confront the fear of visibility, and boldly claim the life you know you’re meant to live. We dive into: The danger of waiting for permission vs. choosing yourself Playing small, self-sabotage & unlearning “it’s not possible for me” Moving from survival mode to possibility modeRedefining love as agency from waiting to be chosen to choosing yourselfThe turning points that help you step into your soft, bold, authentic lifeThis conversation is about reinvention, courage, and becoming the main character in your own story not tomorrow, not when everything is perfect, but right now.✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰Tumelo Candice Sello (formerly known as Candice Modiselle) is a creative entrepreneur, storyteller, and speaker whose journey embodies reinvention and bold authenticity. With a background spanning stage, screen, and business, Tumelo has become a trusted voice for women navigating visibility, purpose, and faith. Beyond her career, she is deeply passionate about conversations that empower others to shed fear, embrace growth, and step fully into who they are meant to be.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00 - Coming Up01:11 - Rom com maincharacter breakdown03:36 - She’s bacckkkkkk04:26 - Check in05:42 - Genre check06:59 -The title of this season of Candice’s life08:06 - Candices top 3 characters in her life right now09:55 - The fatal flaw 13:19 - The difference between 20’s Candice and 30’s Candice19:30 - Listeners dispatch 1: The creative that shrinks herself/plays small21:08 - The ways in which Candice has played small23:23 - Candices response to the dilemma33:39 - Candices advice to someone who is afraid to start over 37:07 - How Candice is handling Tumelo Selo vs Candice Modiselle38:40 - Listeners Dispatch 2: Waiting to be chosen39:36 - Candices response to the dilemma47:54 - Candices past experience shrinking herself in romantic relationships51:25 - Healthy compromise vs settling 56:35 - Closing credits 57:59 - Post credits ✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang ➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang  The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za GuestCandice➜ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/candicemodiselle ➜TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@candicemodiselle ✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Director: Bokang LehlokoeProducer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Videographer & Editor: Palesa Radebe
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  Changing My Life By Living Like A Rom-Com Main Character 22.09.2025 23min

  What would your life look like if it was the opening scene of a rom-com? For me, that question went from a fleeting thought to a full-on experiment. In this very first episode of According to B: Rom-Com Edition, I share how I decided to flip the script on my own life and start living with main character energy.From childhood weekends spent at the movies, to being raised on the glossy promises of early 2000s romantic comedies, I talk about the unrealistic expectations they planted in us and the reality check of what 30 actually looks like. Spoiler alert: no magazine corner office, no perfect meet-cute, just a lot of Netflix, Uber Eats, and scrolling LinkedIn.But then came the shift: what if the only thing standing between side character energy and leading lady energy was audacity? Inspired by the bold, sometimes delusional choices of rom-com heroines like Jenna Rink, Eva Dandridge, and Elle Woods - I decided to create my own plot twist. Thus, The Rom-Com Experiment was born.In this episode, I break down what it means to give yourself permission to dream again, why audacity is the bridge between who you are and who you want to be, and how to start taking those baby steps toward a life you don’t just love, but actually live.Plus, I share voice notes from you—the community—about your own rom-com opening scenes and audacious dreams, and we dive into lessons on romanticizing the everyday, saying yes to the scary stuff, and daring to believe in possibilities again.This is the start of a new chapter, not just for me, but for all of us. So grab your popcorn, your notebook, maybe even your favorite lip gloss, and let’s step into the role we were meant to play: the heroine of our own stories.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00 - Intro00:31 - How the world of movies and TV influenced my childhood01:21 - The early 2000’s rom com era 02:28 - Realistic check-in on my life05:02 - The active re-write of my life07:39 - The rom-com experiment10:51 - Having audacity 12:15 - Listener's dispatch 1: Dealing with disappointment 15:53 - Listener's dispatch 2: Finding the courage to take a leap18:03 - Listener's dispatch 3: The audacious creative entrepreneur18:47 - Listener's dispatch 4: Unapologetically bold21:49 - Follow my rom-com(ish) series on my personal social media 22:21 - Outro ✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang ➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za ✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected]
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  Unemployed in South Africa FOR YEARS to Living my Dream Life in Korea ft. Litha Meyile-Choi 08.06.2025 1val

  In this episode of According to B, I sit down with Litha Meyile Choi—a South African-born content creator and influencer now based in South Korea—who shares her incredible story of starting over, boldly chasing her dreams, and building a new life from scratch.In the midst of unemployment Litha packed her bags and moved across the world to teach English in Korea. With no backup plan, no clear roadmap, and very little certainty, she chose to take the leap anyway. What followed was a journey of resilience, self-discovery, love, and bold reinvention.In this conversation, Litha shares what it really took to start over—from the fears and uncertainties to the faith that kept her going. She takes us through the highs and lows of:Leaving home and building a life in a completely new countryMaking a bold career pivot from teaching to full-time content creationNavigating love and identity in an intercultural relationshipGrowing her brand, working with global companies, and staying grounded in her purposeEmbracing discomfort, choosing herself, and redefining what it means to live boldlyIf you’ve ever felt stuck, scared to start over, or unsure of what’s next—this episode is your sign that the bold life is possible.✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰Litha Meyile Choi Litha is a content creator, digital storyteller, and former teacher who has built a thriving platform as a full-time influencer in South Korea. Originally from South Africa, Litha moved abroad in her early twenties with no clear plan—just a deep desire for change and growth. Since then, she has become a sought-after voice in the lifestyle and beauty space, known for her authenticity, elegance, and boldness. Whether she’s partnering with global brands, sharing her intercultural love story, or encouraging her audience to take risks and embrace reinvention, Litha brings warmth, relatability, and courage to everything she does.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00-Intro00:35-Coming up02:10- Litha the waaaaaf03:12- 10 out of 10 recommend12:49-Bokang and Litha reflect on their post graduate aspirations14:04-Litha’s experience with a fortune teller15:13-Litha’s unemployment period 17:19-The moment Litha realized that her life needs to change22:47-The power of putting yourself out there24:25-Culture shocks Litha experienced27:26-How Litha built her community 29:02-Litha’s moments of regret/confidence in her choice to move 33:32-How Litha’s journey as a content creator started 35:44- Litha’s popular TikTok feature-make up Saturdays37:12-Litha’s dating journey in Korea43:45-How Litha met her husband 48:00-How Korean women navigate the dating scene49:31-Litha’s future in Korea52:07-Litha’s success as a South African content creator in Korea55:41-Litha’s advice the person in a dark place59:31-Afterthoughths✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang ➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang  The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za GuestLitha➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lithameyilechoi➜TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@lithameyilechoi ✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Director: Bokang LehlokoeProducer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Production Assistant: Denga MadzivhandilaEditor: Mbali Nzaka
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  What they DON'T tell you about Motherhood: Changes to Bodies, Relationships & more w/ Friendship Frequency 25.05.2025 1val 22min

  In this week's episode of According To B, I sit down with Stephanie Ndlovu and Petronella Tshuma — actresses, mothers, storytellers, and real ones.We’re talking about motherhood — the parts we don’t often say out loud. The parts that are beautiful. The parts that are hard. And everything in between.We talk about what it really means to become a mother, how your identity shifts, the guilt, the love, and how you rebuild yourself in the process. But this episode isn’t just for mothers — it’s for:The women who are raising childrenThe ones who are still figuring it outAnd the ones who know motherhood might not be for themIt’s honest, vulnerable, funny, and full of grace. This one’s for all the women — wherever you are on your journey.✰ MEET OUR CO-HOSTS ✰Stephanie NdlovuStephanie is an actress, writer, content producer. MTV SAF Co-Chair. MC. who has graced South African screens for over a decade. Known for her roles in Scandal and MTV Shuga, and other acclaimed projects, she is also co-host of Friendship Frequency with her best friend of over a decade Petronella Tshuma and The Ndlovu’s Uncut, a YouTube series with her husband. Petronella TshumaPetronella is a multi-award-winning actress, co-host of the Friendship Frequency podcast and businesswoman. She is best known for her gripping performances in films like Of Good Report and TV shows such as Rhythm City, Scandal, Hustle, Mzansi Love, Sokhulu & Partners and 90 Plein Street. With a fearless approach to both her craft and her voice, Petronella is not only a powerhouse on screen but also a passionate advocate for authenticity, healing, and storytelling that reflects the real lives of women.✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00 - Intro01:56 - Coming up03:39 - Meet Friendship Frequency08:05 - 10/10 Recommend 17:06 - Stephanie and Petronella introduce their children18:11 - What Petronella and Stephanie were not prepared for in motherhood21:50 - Myth or reality: Motherhood pushes your career back23:29 - The impact of motherhood on career aspirations26:26 - Creating balance as moms and working women 29:25 - Myth or reality: Your body will never be the same after having kids 30:28 - Petronella and Stephanie's relationship with their post-baby bodies34:49 - Dealing with unsolicited post baby body comments37:54 - Learning to accept the post-baby body42:37 - Myth or reality: Becoming a mom means losing your old self45:50 - The grieving process of letting go of the old you49:20 - The post baby growth53:42 - Myth or reality: Moms automatically become the primary default parent 55:49 - Is there room for mothers to be honest about motherhood?01:01:07 - Myth or reality: Kids will fix your relationship01:02:40 - How did having a child change the relationship dynamic in marriage: Stephanie 01:05:26 - Lessons of dating as a single mom: Petronella01:08:45 - What romance looks like post having kids01:14:19 - Advice to women who are uncertain about becoming moms01:20:02 - Where to find Petronella and Stephanie on social media01:20:49 - Afterthoughts✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang ➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za Stephanie➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss_sandows ➜TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@officialstephaniendlovu Petronella ➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petronella_tshuma ➜ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petronellatshuma ✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Director: Bokang LehlokoeProducer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Production Assistant: Denga MadzivhandilaEditor: Nelani Majozi
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  Nonhle Thema on Losing It All and Finding Herself Again 25.05.2025 1val 23min

  In this week's episode of According To B, I sit down with the iconic Nonhle Thema—a woman whose name is etched into the early fabric of South African pop culture.In this raw and powerful conversation, Nonhle opens up like never before, taking us through her meteoric rise to fame, the pressures that came with it, her very public fall, and the infamous social media meltdown that followed. But this episode is not just about the fall—it's about growth, accountability, healing, and transformation.Nonhle shares how those deeply human experiences shaped the woman she is today and the woman she continues to become. From red carpets to rock bottom and back, her story is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and what it means to truly own your narrative.✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰Nonhle Thema is a South African media personality, actress, and entrepreneur who first rose to fame as a presenter on Channel O's O-Access and Vuzu's V Entertainment. She later starred in her own reality show, Nonhle Goes to Hollywood, and appeared in popular series like Zabalaza and Gomora.After a period away from the spotlight, Nonhle has made a significant comeback, embracing a more purpose-driven path. She now leads manifestation seminars, sharing her journey and the power of aligning with one's purpose. Additionally, she runs the Talent Coaching Academy, mentoring aspiring talents in public speaking, TV presenting, and personal branding.Beyond her media and coaching work, Nonhle has ventured into entrepreneurship with her fragrance line, Precious Ivy, and her production company, Nonhle Thema Productions. ✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00- Coming up02:31- Intro04:06- 10/10 Recommend11:00- Who is Nonhle12:46- A message to younger Nonhle15:25- The inception of Nonhle’s career:Channel O23:32- The trajectory of Nonhle’s career32:45- Nonhle: South Africa's first IT GIRL38:23- The cost of being an IT GIRL41:37- Game: OG IT GIRL vs modern day IT GIRL45:59- Nonhle’s reality TV show48:44- The beginning of Nonhle’s social media meltdown52:16- The impact of the meltdown on Nonhle’s spiritual growth54:42- How the meltdown impacted Nonhle’s mental health01:02:07- Nonhle’s relationship with social media today01:15:57- The legacy Nonhle wants to leave create01:22:11-Afterthoughts ✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang ➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang  The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za Nonhle➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonhle_thema ➜ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NonhleThema ✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected]✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Director: Bokang LehlokoeProducer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Production Assistant: Denga MadzivhandilaVideographer: Tshegetso Moepi and Denga MadzivhandilaEditor: Nelani Majozi
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  Why I really quit YouTube: A life changing diagnosis | Life Update 07.05.2025 40min

  I wasn’t sure I’d share this part of my story — I was really tempted to go straight into the interviews and conversations for the new season. But then I remembered the kind of space I’ve always wanted to hold: honest, unfiltered, and deeply human. And that means I have to be willing to show up in that same way too.The past two years have been the most difficult of my life. Burnout. Health scares. Chronic pain. Starting over — not once, but over and over again. And yet, these years have also been the most formative. They shaped the woman I am today.So today’s video isn’t just a life update. It’s a return to self. A return to story.A heart-to-heart about healing, growing up, finding my voice again — and all the quiet battles you don’t see behind the scenes.For the girls healing quietly. For the ones starting over.If you’re figuring it out one honest step at a time, I see you.You’re not alone. We’re growing through it together 🤍✰ TIMESTAMPS✰00:00- Coming up01:11- Intro01:22- Why I took a break06:21- Creating a life outside of social media10:06- The job hunt12:24- The breakthrough15:53- The plot twist-I fell ill21:32- The impact on my mental health22:01- Living by faith: 23:01- The job loss:23:42- Lifestyle changes26:12- Revaluating my life27:43- The place of acceptance28:29- The silver lining31:20- Moving out of home:33:34- The journey back to YouTube34:42- A new era of A2B 36:49- The state of my health now39:27- Outro ✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰Bokang➜ Instagram:  @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang?l... The B Word➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za?igsh=YXhteGE3cWxoc3k3 ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za ✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰E-mail: [email protected] 
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  Everything I Know About Love 08.09.2024 34min

  Life can get so hectic, especially in adulthood, that we sometimes forget to slow down and truly connect with those who matter most. In this episode, I'm joined by Kim & Gugu from Ginologist, for a heartfelt chat about the lessons in love all types of relationships have taught us over the years. And when I say love I'm talking all forms of love —friendship, family, romance, and self-care! If you're navigating a friendship breakup, looking to deepen your connections, or just curious about how to make time for the people you care about, this episode has plenty of practical tips and meaningful insights. Ready to be inspired? Don't miss out on this thoughtful conversation! Plus, take the Ginologist’s "Savour the Moment" quiz [here](https://savourthemoment.co.za/) for a chance to win a plane ticket to visit your loved one in another city! ✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰  Bokang ➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang/  ➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang?lang=en       The B Word ➜ Instagram: @thebword_za - https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za/  ➜ Twitter: @thebword_za https://twitter.com/thebword_za ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za?l...