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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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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Episode Summary:
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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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.
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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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Genesis 1:28
James 1:2-4
John 15:1
Ephesians 6:14
Psalm 84:11
Proverbs 3:11