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✰ 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 Up
00:43 - The best friend character in rom coms
03:36 - Introducing Maliaka & Tshegetso
05:27 - 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’s
20:28 - Maliaka & Tshegetso’s response to the dilemma
27:34 - What the girls miss about friendship then vs what they value now
32:29 - Dilemma 2: When money changes friendship.
33:38 - Maliaka and Tshegetso’s response to the dilemma
41:30 - 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 in
52:23 - 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: hello@thebwordmedia.com
✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰
Director: Bokang Lehlokoe
Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi
Production Assistant: Denga Madzivhandila
Editor: Palesa Radebe
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✰ 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:
✰ 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 Up
00:58 - The Rom Com montage
04:16 - Introducing Mpommy Ledwaba the main character
05:35 - Mpoomy's career as a movie
12:19 - Listeners dispatch:Career change uncertainty
16:19 - Mpoomy’s career pivots
20:34 - A lesson that Mpoomy learnt in the past that she applies today
23:08 - Listeners Dispatch 2: Starting over without disappointing anyone
30:17 - Giving yourself permission to outgrow a dream
35:53 - Listeners Dispatch 3:Can I have it all?
41:25 - How Mpoomy and her husband navigate their roles in their marriage
46:13 - 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
Guest
Mpoomy
➜ 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: hello@thebwordmedia.com
✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰
Director: Bokang Lehlokoe
Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi
Production Assistant: Moe Sonny
Videographer & Editor: Palesa Radebe
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✰ 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 mode
Redefining love as agency from waiting to be chosen to choosing yourself
The turning points that help you step into your soft, bold, authentic life
This 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 Up
01:11 - Rom com maincharacter breakdown
03:36 - She’s bacckkkkkk
04:26 - Check in
05:42 - Genre check
06:59 -The title of this season of Candice’s life
08:06 - Candices top 3 characters in her life right now
09:55 - The fatal flaw
13:19 - The difference between 20’s Candice and 30’s Candice
19:30 - Listeners dispatch 1: The creative that shrinks herself/plays small
21:08 - The ways in which Candice has played small
23:23 - Candices response to the dilemma
33:39 - Candices advice to someone who is afraid to start over
37:07 - How Candice is handling Tumelo Selo vs Candice Modiselle
38:40 - Listeners Dispatch 2: Waiting to be chosen
39:36 - Candices response to the dilemma
47:54 - Candices past experience shrinking herself in romantic relationships
51:25 - 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
Guest
Candice
➜ 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: hello@thebwordmedia.com
✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰
Director: Bokang Lehlokoe
Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi
Videographer & Editor: Palesa Radebe
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: hello@thebwordmedia.com
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 country
Making a bold career pivot from teaching to full-time content creation
Navigating love and identity in an intercultural relationship
Growing her brand, working with global companies, and staying grounded in her purpose
Embracing discomfort, choosing herself, and redefining what it means to live boldly
If 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-Intro
00:35-Coming up
02:10- Litha the waaaaaf
03:12- 10 out of 10 recommend
12:49-Bokang and Litha reflect on their post graduate aspirations
14:04-Litha’s experience with a fortune teller
15:13-Litha’s unemployment period
17:19-The moment Litha realized that her life needs to change
22:47-The power of putting yourself out there
24:25-Culture shocks Litha experienced
27:26-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 Saturdays
37:12-Litha’s dating journey in Korea
43:45-How Litha met her husband
48:00-How Korean women navigate the dating scene
49:31-Litha’s future in Korea
52:07-Litha’s success as a South African content creator in Korea
55:41-Litha’s advice the person in a dark place
59:31-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
Guest
Litha
➜ 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: hello@thebwordmedia.com
✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰
Director: Bokang Lehlokoe
Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi
Production Assistant: Denga Madzivhandila
Editor: Mbali Nzaka
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: hello@thebwordmedia.com ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰Director: Bokang LehlokoeProducer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Production Assistant: Denga MadzivhandilaEditor: Nelani Majozi
✰ ABOUT ✰
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 up
02:31- Intro
04:06- 10/10 Recommend
11:00- Who is Nonhle
12:46- A message to younger Nonhle
15:25- The inception of Nonhle’s career:Channel O
23:32- The trajectory of Nonhle’s career
32:45- Nonhle: South Africa's first IT GIRL
38:23- The cost of being an IT GIRL
41:37- Game: OG IT GIRL vs modern day IT GIRL
45:59- Nonhle’s reality TV show
48:44- The beginning of Nonhle’s social media meltdown
52:16- The impact of the meltdown on Nonhle’s spiritual growth
54:42- How the meltdown impacted Nonhle’s mental health
01:02:07- Nonhle’s relationship with social media today
01:15:57- The legacy Nonhle wants to leave create
01:22:11-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: hello@thebwordmedia.com
✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰
Director: Bokang Lehlokoe
Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi
Production Assistant: Denga Madzivhandila
Videographer: Tshegetso Moepi and Denga Madzivhandila
Editor: Nelani Majozi
✰ ABOUT ✰
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 up
01:11- Intro
01:22- Why I took a break
06:21- Creating a life outside of social media
10:06- The job hunt
12:24- The breakthrough
15:53- The plot twist-I fell ill
21:32- The impact on my mental health
22:01- Living by faith:
23:01- The job loss:
23:42- Lifestyle changes
26:12- Revaluating my life
27:43- The place of acceptance
28:29- The silver lining
31:20- Moving out of home:
33:34- The journey back to YouTube
34:42- A new era of A2B
36:49- The state of my health now
39:27- 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: hello@thebwordmedia.com
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...
Checking into Hotel Mom and Dad?
Whether you’re moving back in with your parents or you never left the bird’s nest, living at home as an adult can be a wild ride. Maybe you need to save some cash, maybe it's comfortable & convenient, or perhaps you’re going through a tough time and need extra support. Look, we all have our reasons!
In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Tshegetso and we chat about what it’s really like to be grown up and still living at home. We share our personal experiences and you’ll get to listen to some heartfelt voicemails from fellow listeners who are also navigating this unique living situation.
We’ll cover:
- The pros and cons of living at home as an adult (yes, free laundry is a pro!)
- Setting boundaries with your parents without causing World War III
- The murky waters of finances, mental health and making the best out of a sticky situation
Grab your headphones and a cup of tea, and let’s dive into the ups and downs of adulting under your parents' roof. You won’t want to miss this one!
More Bokang:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang
More The B Word:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za?lang=en
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Friendship in adulthood can be challenging to navigate but also incredibly special to experience and both of those things have been true for me. I have grown, changed and experienced so much love through friendship, and strongly believe that we all deserve to have those life changing friendships.
Join me in today's episode as I delve deep into how friendship has been an anchor in my life and share all the ingredients necessary to build and sustain deep, meaningful and long-lasting friendships.
We break down:
The value of friendship in adulthood
Meet my “kitchen table” of close friends ()
The importance of authenticity and dependability
What women appreciate most in female friendships
Being growth oriented and facing conflict in friendships
Making space for more platonic love in your life
Buckle up and enjoy!
- B xx
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Okay so a lot is changing… Including me! Y’all, its been way too long – 9 months to be exact - since we last chatted but According to B is officially BACK and needless to say we have a lot to catch up on!
Believe it or not, your girl has officially entered the last year of her twenties and as you can imagine I have a lot of feelings about it. But don’t worry, today we get into all that as well as what a transformative time the lead up to turning 29 has been.
We break down:
- Big changes to this podcast
- The transformation that happens in your late 20s
- The pressure & uncertainty of the early 20s
- What it means to pivot
- Listener’s Dispatch (Your experiences on your early 20s vs late 20s)
- The biggest learnings & growth points in my journey
- Late bloomer success stories
- What’s next?
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Thank you for tuning in. Catch you next week! x
✰ ABOUT ✰
In this week's episode I sit down with Thandi Gama to talk about intentional dating. Thandi shares what her dating experience has been like thus far and what intentional dating means to her. We discuss the values we looks for in a partner, navigating creating boundaries in a romantic relationships, how to navigate dating apps for better results and re-shaping our minds and relational expectations.
✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰
Thandi Gama is a South African lifestyle content creator and entrepreneur. She is well known for her YouTube channel, where elegant meets laid back and her apartment living Instagram page which she shares with her sister and fellow content creator showcasing how they style their apartments/homes. She has worked with multiple high-end brands in her capacity as a content creator and has amassed a large following as a result.
✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰
Bokang
➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang/
➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang?lang=en
➜ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SheIsBokang
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...
Thandi
➜Instagram: https://instagram.com/thandigama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=
➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thandigama?lang=en
➜ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thandi_Gama/status/1489164230091808770?lang=en
✰ LISTEN ON ✰
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7bUlKg3TQS6LWZpZE?si=rLJ32 g73Q9a gjbU_VbORXw
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/according-to- b/id1686532135
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?utm_campaign=a_share_ch&utm_medi um=dlink&utm_source=a_share&country=gb
✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰
E-mail: thebwordofficial@gmail.com
Get in girls! We’re getting vulnerable and talking about loneliness in the 20’s with Foyin OG aka Foyinla (and yes, she's here to fix our lives)!
✰ ABOUT ✰
In this weeks episode I sit down with Foyin OG to talk about navigating loneliness in the twenties. Foyin shares what her experience have been with loneliness, how it has affected her relationship with herself and others, what navigating it has looked like and how she has had to adjust her expectations to the realities of it..
✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰
Foyin is a beauty, life and lifestyle digital creator and podcaster. She is also the founder of #7days7faces, an interactive and fun online space to create unique make-up looks with opportunities to win prizes. Foyin has years of experience creating relatable, fun and unique content and has worked with multiple brands.
Her podcast As Told By OG, chronicles lessons on love, life, pop-culture, and navigating the 20 somethings. It is filled with so much relatable conversation, thought provoking ideas, gems of wisdom and a little bit of banter.
✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰
Bokang
➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang/
➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang?lang=en
➜ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SheIsBokang
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...
Foyin
➜Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foyinog/?hl=en
➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foyinog
➜ Twitter: https://twitter.com/foyinog
✰ LISTEN ON ✰
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7bUlKg3TQS6LWZpZE?si=rLJ32g73Q9a gjbU_VbORXw
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/according-to- b/id1686532135
Castbox:
https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?utm_campaign=a_share_ch&utm_medi um=dlink&utm_source=a_share&country=gb
✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰
E-mail: thebwordofficial@gmail.com
✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰
Director: Bokang Lehlokoe
Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi
Videographer: Maxine Araujo
Editor: Bokang Lehlokoe
Wear your crowns queens! We’re embracing our beauty and talking Miss SA 2023 with top 5 finalist Melissa Nayimuli! ✰ ABOUT ✰ In this weeks episode I am joined by Miss South Africa 2023 top 5 finalist and film and television producer Melissa Nayimuli. Melissa opens up about her experiences growing up as dark skinned black girl and how that shaped her ideas about beauty. Her experiences with colourism and xenophobia. Her journey in the Miss South Africa pageant, the significance of it to her and what she hopes to achieve should she be crowned. ✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰ Melissa is a film and television producer. Miss South Africa 2020 top 5 finalist and Miss South Africa 2023 top 5 finalist. Melissa started her career as an intern on The Voice Nigeria and went on to work on the SABC 2 music show Stand Up SA. She is currently producing Mzansi Magics Lenyalo Ha Se Papapdi. Melissa hopes to use the Miss South Africa platform to eradicate the prejudice and injustice people face through xenophobia and highlight the warmth and love that South Africans have to give. ✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰ Bokang ➜ Instagram: / sheisbokang ➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang?l... ➜ Twitter: / sheisbokang The B Word ➜ Instagram:@thebword_za - / thebword_za ➜ Twitter: @thebword_za / thebword_za ➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za?l... Melissa ➜ Instagram: @melissanayimuli on all platforms ✰ LISTEN ON ✰ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b... gjbU_VbORXw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... b/id1686532135 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?... um=dlink&utm_source=a_share&country=gb ✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰ E-mail: thebwordofficial@gmail.com ✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰ Director: Bokang Lehlokoe Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi Videographer: Maxine Araujo Editor: Mbali Nzaka
Get in girlies! We’re becoming the women of our dreams!
✰ ABOUT ✰
In this week's episode of According To B, I am joined by creative genius, artist and overall sweetheart Candice Modiselle! Join us as we talk all about becoming the woman of our dreams and what that journey has looked like for better or for worse.
Candice opens up about her journey of becoming, starting over and the long process of working through the triumphs and disappointments of this season. She also shares how she has had to alter her perspective on life and even her own ideas of what her life should look like to accommodate what God wants for her.
✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰
Candice Modiselle is a South African business woman, actress and television and radio host. Her acting credit roles include: popular telenovela Generations: The Legacy, Impilo: The Scam and unreleased Disney animation Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire. In addition to her acting career Modiselle is also the founder of the 5 minute call, a YouTube channel dedicated to shining light on young talented South Africans in the film and media industry. She has also been a presenter on popular youth show YoTv and has presented the South African Film and Television Awards. She was also a radio host on urban Johannesburg radio station; Massive Metro. Her business Sellé Jewellery sells different unique jewellery pieces including those that can cater to individuals who want the piercing look but don’t want to go through the pain of it.
✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰
Bokang
➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang/
➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang?lang=en
➜ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SheIsBokang
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…
Candice
➜ Instagram: https://instagram.com/candicemodiselle?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
➜ Twitter: https://twitter.com
➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com @candicemodiselle_t=8cpK4BwHvcs&_r=1
✰ LISTEN ON ✰
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7bUlKg3TQS6LWZpZE?si=rLJ32g73Q9agjbU_VbORXw
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/according-to-b/id1686532135
✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰
E-mail: thebwordofficial@gmail.com
✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰
Director: Bokang Lehlokoe
Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi
Videographer: Maxine Araujo
Editor: Nelani Majozi
This one is for everyone trying to successfully navigate adult friendships👩❤️💋👩
✰ ABOUT ✰
We’re back for another episode of According To B and my co-host for this one is fellow YouTuber, podcaster and creative entrepreneur Gugulethu Nyatsumba popularly known as Sis G.U! Join us as we talk all about adult friendships and her experiences navigating them. We also discuss adjusting to changing friendship dynamics, the importance of communication, space and healthy boundaries.
Gugulethu expresses her views on learning to evolve together and preserving the love in friendship, shares how being in community with other women saved her life, speaks on the importance of needing space in her friendships,how to create healthy and long lasting boundaries and why communication is necessary for the survival of friendship.
✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰
Gugulethu Nyatsumba is a South African social media influencer, YouTuber and podcaster. She is known for her relatable, empowering and fun content coupled with a powerful and perfect voice for broadcasting voice; Nyatsumba has won the hearts of many. Her podcast After School is After School was inspired by her YouTube channel Uncomfortable Growth where many enjoyed her highly sought after/unique voice and she also saw an opportunity to translate her videos into a podcast. (She has also worked with multiple high-end brands in her capacity as a social media influencer.) Both her podcast and YouTube channel focus on topics relating to navigating the turbulence and fun of the twenties
✰ TIME STAMPS ✰
00:00 - Intro
02:56 - Understanding the origins of the name SIS GU
04:12 - About The Assembly
06:47 - What friendship means to Gugu
07:59 - How important friendship is to Gugu
12:40 - Sustaining a good friendship
16:19 - Outgrowing friendships
21:16 - Adjusting expectations in friendship
24:20 - Making new friends in adulthood
28:07 - Romantic relationship changing the friendship dynamic
32:29 - Comparison and envy in friendship
37:53 - How the girls should be pouring into their friendships
40:56 - Question for Gugu from the co-producer
44:47 - Where to find Gugu on social media
45:23 - Outro
✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰
Bokang
➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang/
➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang?lang=en
➜ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SheIsBokang
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...
Gugulethu
➜ Instagram: https://instagram.com/gugulethu_nyatsumba?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
➜ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Guugu_lethu?s=20
➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gugulethu_nyatsumba?_t=8cUxBFbyoEA&_r=1
✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰
E-mail: thebwordofficial@gmail.com
✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰
Director: Bokang Lehlokoe
Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi
Videographer: Maxine Araujo
Editor: Nelani Majozi
Calling all Rom-Com lovers!
✰ ABOUT ✰
The first episode of According To B is here and my co-host for this episode is none other than the nation's songbird Shekhinah! Join us as we talk all about romantic comedies and how this film genre has impacted our expectations and perception of love and romance, and whether what we saw in the movies can and matches up to real life.
Shekhinah expresses her views on romanticism, spills the tea on her favourite romantic comedy movies, breaks down her favourite rom-com tropes, how her views on love has evolved over throughout her twenties, what the experience of falling in love with herself and healing has been for her and she even builds her own perfect rom com!
✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰
Shekhinah is a South African RNB & pop; singer/songwriter who first captured the souls of many during her time on South African Idols over two seasons. She has released multiple hit songs including Back to the Beach, Suited, Fixate, Let You Know and Please Mr. Her soulful and timeless debut album Rose Gold won the hearts of many South Africans and continues to. She has also won multiple South African music awards including Album of the Year and female artist of the year for her album Rose Gold. She is also the founder of Rosefest, a festival focused on uplifting women in the South African music industry.
✰ TIME STAMPS ✰
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Welcome To According To B
03:31 - Bokang introduces Shekhinah
05:30 - Shekhinah's favourite roms coms
14:30 - Breaking down romantic comedy tropes
26:28 - Lets talk love: 21 year old Shekhinah vs 28 year old Shekhinah
31:00 - Season of being single, healing and shadow work
35:19 - Shekhinah's new music
37:55 - Build your own rom com
41:58 - Afterthoughts
44:55 - Outro
✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰
Bokang
➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang/
➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang?lang=en
➜ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SheIsBokang
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...
Shekhinah
➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shekhinahd/
➜ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shekhinahd
✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰
E-mail: thebwordofficial@gmail.com
✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰
Director: Bokang Lehlokoe
Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi
Videographer: Maxine Araujo
Editor: Nelani Majozi
