Because We Said So

In this episode of Because We Said So, we sit down with actress, presenter, entrepreneur and one of Africa’s most influential digital creators, Amanda Du-Pont, for an honest conversation about the pressure to be excellent as Black women.
From building a career in entertainment to pivoting into business and entrepreneurship, we unpack the pressures that come with success, reinvention, and redefining what excellence looks like for ourselves.

As we step into Women’s Month, we’re unpacking what it really means to be a woman. From the expectations we grew up with to redefining strength, softness, success, and self-worth on our own terms, we’re reflecting on the lessons that have shaped us, while also partnering with Kotex to continue an important conversation around periods and breaking the stigma through the “Say It Out”movement. Because womanhood includes every part of the journey, and no conversation should be off limits. 

We also kick off the episode with our Pop Culture Rewind, where we share our thoughts on Tyla’s new album, Nonhle’s viral 947 interview and reflect on this year’s Glamour’s Most Glamorous Awards.

This week on Because We Said So, we’re joined by one of South Africa’s biggest hip-hop DJs, 5FM radio host, content creator, and the founder of PHOLA, DJ PH. We unpack one of the internet’s most talked-about conversations: Are men female centered?
Do men build their lives around attracting women? Does success, status, and money influence dating more than we’d like to admit?
With DJ PH joining us as our honorary male bwsstie for the episode, we finally get to hear the male perspective on these conversations while sharing our own thoughts too.

This week on Because We Said So, we’re unpacking one of the internet’s biggest parenting debates. Should parents post their children online? 
We’re also getting into all the pop culture moments from Jay-Z taking over the Yankee Stadium to Brandy coming to South Africa, plus all the latest Love Island USA and MAFS SA recap. 
Plus, we're bringing you another round of our Sip Happens segment in partnership with L’Orange Rossa Brutal Fruit Spritzer. 
Not for persons under the age of 18. Enjoy responsibly.

Because We Said So has officially hit 100K subscribers! 
To celebrate, we're hosting 18 bwssties for an exclusive dinner at Ce La Vi, Sandton, on 24 July, and we'd love for you to join us!
To enter:
-Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
-Follow us on all of our BWSS social media platforms.
-Find your favourite BWSS Instagram Reel, repost it to your Instagram Story, tag us, and use the hashtag #BWSS100K. 
In this week's special episode, we kick things off with our Pop Culture Rewind, where we chat all things Durban July, our favourite looks, and the latest reality TV from Married at First Sight Mzansi to Love Island USA. We also dive into a conversation we've touched on at GRYND — which is the reality of working with your friend. From boundaries and business to money, conflict, and what it really takes to build something meaningful together.