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

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

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

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

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

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

Timestamp Guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

24:37 - Lerai on bridging generational gaps. 

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

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

In this inspiring conversation, they dive into:

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

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

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

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

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

Time Stamps

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

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

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

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

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

9:17 - Living in Purpose

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

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

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

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

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

27:35 - How Primo defines holistic wellness

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Description / Show Notes:

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

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

Timestamps and Highlights:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Key Topics Discussed:

• Ice Breakers: Songs listened to on the way, hiking or gym preferences, praying first or talking it out.
• Stephanie's Upbringing: Family dynamics, early lessons that shaped who she is today, and growing up with foster siblings.
• Reflection Question: Have you made ‘little you’ proud?
• Financial Relationship: How Steph’s relationship with money, material things, and work ethic began, including setting healthy boundaries.
• Motherhood and Friendship: The positive changes these roles have brought into her life.
• Parenting Styles: Balancing inherited approaches with how she wants to parent moving forward.
• Lessons from Children: Rhulani is teaching Steph to slow down.
• Friendship: Core values and deep-rooted lessons that support a healthy friendship between Steph and Pat.
• Purposeful Living: Understanding the shift, defining purpose, and embracing obedience and discipline.
• Dealing with Grief: Coping after the loss of a parent and insights from each phase of grief.
• Hiking: The truth about hiking, how it can transform your life, and its parallels with the journey of life.
• Rapid-Fire Questions: A quick round to close the show.

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

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

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

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

Key Time Stamps:

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

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

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

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Key Timestamps:

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

02:10 – Anesu’s upbringing and engineering career

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

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

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

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

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

10:44 – The impact of limited transportation on poverty

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

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

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Key Timestamps:

* 00:15 – Icebreakers with Dr. Bev

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

* 09:26 – Understanding the order of God

* 11:35 – The submission of a woman

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

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

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

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

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

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Key Timestamps:

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

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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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• 01:30 – Welcome, Temba Bavuma
• 02:47 – A deep dive into life beyond his career
• 06:25 – Career path pressures from parents
• 08:13 – How parenting styles shape us
• 09:40 – Leadership and discipline as life patterns
• 10:55 – Talent vs. the work required to succeed
• 13:48 – Bridging privilege gaps in sports
• 16:53 – The highs of success and a day in the life of a cricket captain
• 19:31 – Being present in the moment
• 21:02 – Handling public criticism
• 23:19 – Overcoming injury and negative thoughts
• 26:34 – Identity beyond one’s craft
• 31:32 – Discipline vs. motivation: What matters more?
• 34:00 – Temba’s three daily non-negotiables
• 34:53 – The discipline needed for success
• 36:25 – A costly moment of lost discipline
• 38:07 – Fatherhood and mental health
• 44:10 – The pressure on men to "have it together"
• 49:46 – Leading with vulnerability
• 51:09 – Core values of the Proteas
• 53:13 – Staying grounded as a national captain
• 53:30 – Wall of Wisdom

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Key Timestamps

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

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Key Timestamps:

• 02:00 – Welcome to Wisdom & Wellness Season 7, Episode 2, featuring Pastor Koketso.
• 05:02 – The significance of Pastor K’s favorite phrase: “A kid from Kuruman helped by God.”
• 06:26 – A look into Pastor K’s childhood and upbringing.
• 08:15 – What Pastor K’s dream was before realizing there was more to dream about.
• 09:34 – Beginning his ministry as a youth pastor—choosing R8,000 over R21,000.
• 18:38 – The early days of Mmuso Church.
• 22:43 – Losing money, setting aside ego, and moving in with in-laws while starting Mmuso Church.
• 27:55 – Facing the scars of financial loss and finding meaning in the struggle.
• 31:12 – Biblical order: The importance of discipline and following the right path.
• 36:29 – A deep dive into self-control and its role in our lives.
• 41:15 – The level of discipline and self-control needed to lead 2,000 people weekly.
• 44:42 – The realization that early mentors seemed "above human level" and how this shaped his approach to fitness and leadership.
• 46:44 – A moment where a lack of self-control led to anger.
• 52:33 – The necessity of personal devotion in spiritual growth.
• 56:40 – Gaining perspective from growing up without parents.
• 59:57 – The process of grieving well and finding healing.
• 01:03:46 – A life-changing lesson.
• 01:04:41 – Wall of Wisdom – final reflections.

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