How's Life with Themba and Bouwer

We’ve made it to the final episode of Season 1 of How’s Life! 🎉 Bouwer and Themba reflect on the lessons, challenges, and funniest moments from the season, looking back at what they’ve learned from their guests and setting goals for an even bigger 2025.
They talk about freelancing struggles, the power of saying yes, and why social media isn’t actually the problem—people are. Plus, some big-picture thoughts on success, happiness, and whether a four-day workweek could ever work.
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In this episode, we sit down with Shonisani Masutha, an actress, entrepreneur, and writer who’s been making waves in the entertainment industry. From childhood stardom on Small Talk to landing major acting roles, to launching her own braid line, Shoni shares her journey of reinvention, resilience, and creative hustle.
She talks about why she loves live auditions, her unexpected path into writing for TV, and how she ended up becoming the first Black actress to lead an Indian Bollywood show. Oh, and let’s not forget her intense 75-day challenge—her own Shoni-fied version of self-improvement that includes drinking a ton of water, reading daily, and making friends with every street vendor in her neighborhood.
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In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Rozanne McKenzie—radio host, TV presenter, voice artist, and all-around powerhouse. She opens up about the highs and lows of freelancing, the constant hustle of the entertainment industry, and the brutal reality of audition rejections. We also dive into some unexpected moments, like her time in musical theatre eating a Tinky every night for 207 shows, navigating parenting in the public eye, and her thoughts on the insane power of social media in today’s industry.
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In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Mo Mothebe, a comedian, writer, and all-around hilarious storyteller. Mo takes us through the chaos of auditions, the dark art of writing for Comedy Central Roasts, and why South Africans really flew in a Santa from the UK. We also unpack the realities of freelancing, the wildest social media clapbacks, and the unexpected struggles of being a professional funny person.
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Olympic Breakdancer Courtnaé Paul joins Bouwer and Themba for a deep dive into how the Olympics went down, how Courtnaé got into breaking and of course how life is.

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