What's Your Time Worth? Lebo Mbethe on Designing a Life You Won't Regret.
In this series finale of Friends of Amandla, join Mpeo Nkosi in a profound conversation with Lebo Mbethe, a resilient entrepreneur and a true "spirit animal." Lebo shares her inspiring journey of overcoming adversity, building a successful business, and intentionally designing a life that aligns with her values.
Key Highlights:
- Entrepreneurial Resilience (Entrepreneurship, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles)
- Time Management Mastery (Time Management, Productivity, Work-Life Balance)
- Parenting Teenagers (Parenting, Teenagers, Communication)
- The Power of Travel (Travel, Culture, Perspective)
- Navigating Professional Spaces as a Black Woman (Black Women, Career, Leadership)
- Living Intentionally (Mindfulness, Purpose, Intentional Living)
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REINVENTION IS SURVIVAL WITH THATO CASSUTO
From Corporate Exec to Health Crisis: Reinvention as a tool for survival.
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Friends of Amandla, Mpeo Nkosi sits down with Thato Cassuto, a multifaceted woman who embodies resilience and reinvention. Thato shares her incredible journey of self-discovery, navigating life's unexpected twists and turns with grace, humour, and unwavering determination.
What You'll Discover:
- Interracial Marriage in South Africa
- Parenting Different Personalities
- Career Challenges & Retrenchment
- Health Crisis & Identity Loss
- The Power of Self-Discovery
- Reinvention as Survival
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BE INTENTIONAL WITH YOLANDI MICHAELS
A Deep Dive into Motherhood, Grief, and the Power of Intentional Friendship.
In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Friends of Amandla, Mpeo Nkosi sits down with her dear friend, Yolandi Michaels, co-CEO of Living Masks' experiential agency, for a raw and honest conversation about life's complexities. Prepare to be moved as they explore Yolandi's journey through motherhood, navigating business struggles during COVID-19, and the profound impact of grief, all while highlighting the importance of intentionality in relationships and self-discovery.
Key Discussion Points:
- Motherhood Manifesto
- Family and Intentional Parenting
- Navigating Business Struggles During COVID
- Understanding Grief and Honouring Memory
- The Depth and Value of True Friendship
- Creative Power in Times of Flux
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DO IT AFRAID WITH LEBO MOTSWENYANE
Adoption, Audacity, and Obama - Lebo on Living a Life Without Limits.
Premiere episode of the 4 Part Special "Friends of Amandla The Power Within," host Mpeo Nkosi sits down with Lebo Motswenyane, CEO of Lucky No 8 Events, to explore themes of courage, gratitude, vulnerability, and making brave decisions. Lebo shares her incredible journey, from growing up in Khuma township to building a successful events company that has worked with high-profile clients like President Obama and Oprah Winfrey.
Discover how Lebo navigated challenges like learning English as a pre-teen, starting her own business at 35, adopting her daughter Pelo, and coping with grief and loss. Lebo and Mpeo discuss the importance of supportive partners, modelling vulnerability, and the realities of "adulting" while caring for both children and ageing parents.
This episode is a powerful reminder to embrace life's uncertainties, choose your tribe wisely, and to "do it afraid."
Key Discussion Points:
- Lebo's Journey from Township to Success
- Starting a Business and Building a Career
- The Obama Event and Challenges of the Events Industry
- Lebo's Adoption Journey
- Family Support and Raising an Adopted Child
- Grief and Losing Parents
- Navigating Adulthood and Caring for Aging Parents
- The Importance of Supportive Partners and Modeling Behavior
- Turning 50 and Looking to the Future
- The Power of Community
- Embracing a Brave Future
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COMPETENT & CONFIDENT
Why your Workplace May be Trying to Silence You (Part 2)
Are you a strong, capable leader who's faced pushback and undermining in the workplace? Do you feel like your competence is seen as a threat rather than an asset?
In Part 2 of this empowering conversation with Executive Coach Alicia Pieterse, we expose the hidden dynamics that can sabotage your confidence and competence. Discover how to navigate cultural nuances, address conflict with grace, and reclaim your power in any professional setting.
Alicia and Mpeo dive into:
• The "Strong Black Woman" Paradox: Unpack the frustrating reality that competent, confident Black women often face in the workplace, where their strengths are both sought after and rejected.
• Navigating Cultural Minefields: Learn how cultural practices (like familial terms of address) can create unhealthy power dynamics
• Decoding Power Trips: Recognise the signs of stonewalling, gaslighting, and undermining from those in positions of authority
• Owning Your Worth: Discover how to establish yourself as an adult, rather than approaching leadership with fear
• Breaking the "Yes Men" Cycle: Understand how a lack of honest feedback and political savviness can lead to organisational dysfunction.
• Setting Boundaries with Cultural Respect: Find the balance between honouring cultural norms and maintaining professional boundaries
• Conflict Resolution as a Superpower: Discover why conflict management is a crucial skill for thriving in any workplace
• The Art of Active Listening: Master the underrated skill of truly listening to others, suspending your own opinions, and creating a safe space for open dialogue.
• Turning Wounds into Wisdom: Process your emotions, find support, and transform toxic workplace experiences into opportunities for growth
• Taking Action and Mobilising Change: Move beyond complaining and trauma bonding
The Power Within.
A podcast about the questions we all face as we navigate life, love, work, purpose, and the absurdity of middle life. Together, we’ll laugh, learn, and dig deep into what it means to face this season with courage, grace, and authenticity.
Let’s unlock the power that’s already within us.
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