Seated With Lebo and Thato Rampedi

In this episode of Seated With Lebo & Thato, Lebo and Thato sit down with financial expert Farzana Boda, Senior Communications Manager at Sanlam, to unpack budgeting, the South African Budget Speech, and what it really means for young people.

If you’ve ever felt confused about the national budget, unsure how it affects your daily expenses, or struggled to manage your money as a student, young professional, or creative — this conversation is for you.

Farzana breaks down:

• What the Budget Speech actually means for everyday South Africans
• How inflation, VAT, and policy changes impact your pocket
• Practical budgeting tips for Gen Z and millennials
• Common money myths that are keeping young people broke
• How to build a clear, realistic personal finance plan

With qualifications from the University of South Africa and executive programs through Harvard Business School, University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, and Stellenbosch Business School, Farzana brings both expertise and practical insight to help you take control of your money.

This episode is your beginner-friendly guide to budgeting, financial literacy, and smart money management in South Africa.

Whether you're earning your first salary, building a business, or trying to break unhealthy spending habits — this conversation will help you create a plan that aligns with your goals.

🎙️ Listen now and start budgeting with clarity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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In this episode of SeatedWith, we sit down with our lovely guest Neo for a raw and necessary conversation about change, faith, and the uncomfortable truth about being stuck.

We unpack how overthinking, fear, and holding on to old habits can quietly delay your breakthrough — even when you’re praying for more. This conversation challenges the idea that growth comes without sacrifice and reminds us that every new season demands a new mindset.

If you’ve been asking God for clarity, direction, or a shift in your life but feel like nothing is moving, this episode will confront you, encourage you, and help you understand what might be standing in the way.

This is for anyone who knows they’re called for more — but hasn’t yet let go of what’s familiar.

🎧 Listen with an open heart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Most people wait until they feel ready, but the truth is readiness never comes. In this episode of Seated With Lebo & Thato, we sit down with lifestyle creator Katlego to discuss the courage required to take the first leap. Katlego shares his journey from packing shelves at Pick n Pay to landing global brand deals, emphasizing why you can never take your foot off the gas. We break down the "Level 5" hurdle in business—why people often quit right when things get difficult—and how to move toward consistent 7-figure success.]

In this episode we tackle:
- Why courage is about starting even when you are scared.
- The transition from working for a brand to working with them.
- How to gamify your business to reach higher levels of success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Seated With Lebo & Thato Rampedi | Episode 2 – Quarter of Awareness

In this raw and powerful episode of Seated With Lebo & Thato Rampedi, we continue our 2026 BREAKTHROUGH journey by diving deep into Quarter 1: Awareness.

We unpack the uncomfortable truth about dopamine addiction, South African drinking culture, and how many of us confuse party partners for real friends.

Joined by creator Lee, we explore how alcohol, social media, toxic relationships, and constant distraction are quietly shaping our habits, mental health, and future.

This episode isn’t about judgment.

It’s about awareness.

Because you don’t just get addicted to substances —
you get addicted to escape.

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🧠 In this episode, we talk about:

•⁠ ⁠Friends vs drinking partners — who’s really in your corner?
•⁠ ⁠Dopamine addiction and why you keep chasing short-term pleasure
•⁠ ⁠South African alcohol culture and emotional avoidance
•⁠ ⁠Why you keep choosing the wrong people
•⁠ ⁠The truth about addiction and unmet emotional needs
•⁠ ⁠Healthy ways to regulate your nervous system
•⁠ ⁠How your social circle affects your growth
•⁠ ⁠Awareness as the foundation of real breakthrough

If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or caught in the same cycles — this conversation is for you.

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🇿🇦 South African Culture & Dopamine

Why do we drink for everything?

Hiking. Brunch. Stress. Heartbreak. Success.

We don’t drink because we’re happy.
We drink because we’re avoiding how we feel.

And until you face that — nothing changes.

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❓ Ask yourself:

Do you have friends…
or drinking partners?

Are you building discipline…
or hacking dopamine?

Are you healing…
or numbing?

Breakthrough starts with awareness.

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🎧 About Seated With Lebo & Thato Rampedi

Seated With Lebo & Thato is a South African wellness and mindset podcast exploring:

✔ Personal development
✔ Mental health
✔ Discipline & habits
✔ Relationships
✔ Identity & purpose
✔ Growth conversations

New episodes weekly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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