The Motherhood Network

The Motherhood Network’s Election Series begins with ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba.In this wide-ranging conversation with Nandi Madida, Herman Mashaba reflects on his journey from growing up during apartheid to building Black Like Me, entering politics and serving as Mayor of Johannesburg.The conversation then turns to some of the issues facing South Africans ahead of the Local Government Elections — from service delivery, corruption and infrastructure to housing, youth unemployment, immigration and the role of local government.Mashaba also shares his views on equal opportunity, political accountability, party funding and what he believes needs to change in Johannesburg.This conversation forms part of The Motherhood Network’s Election Series, where we will be speaking to political leaders from across the political spectrum to give our community access to different perspectives ahead of the elections.The Motherhood Network is politically independent and is not affiliated with or aligned to any political party. These conversations are not endorsements of any candidate or political party. Our aim is to inform, educate and create a platform for meaningful conversations so that South Africans can make their own informed decisions at the ballot box.Because informed mothers help shape informed communities.Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell for more powerful conversations about motherhood.Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & everywhere you get your podcasts!Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Newsletter:https://themotherhoodnetworkza.comGet behind-the-scenes stories, motherhood gems, and exclusive updates in your inbox.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram → / themotherhoodnetworkza TikTok → / themotherhoodnetworkza#TheMotherhoodNetwork #ElectionSeries #HermanMashaba #ActionSA #SouthAfrica #LocalGovernmentElections #Johannesburg #SouthAfricanPolitics

Motherhood can change how you see your family, your dreams and even yourself.In this Heritage Day special, we sit down with LootLove, mother of twins, broadcaster and media personality, for an honest conversation about motherhood, identity, grief and navigating life when things don’t go according to plan.LootLove reflects on her journey into the media industry, becoming a mother to twin girls, losing her brother while raising young children and navigating parenting as the active parent. She also opens up about therapy, the financial realities of raising children, leaning on community, protecting her peace and why becoming a mother doesn’t mean giving up the person you were before.At the heart of the conversation is a lesson she carries from her own mother: you can live for your children while still choosing to live for yourself, because your dreams don’t die with motherhood.This episode is proudly brought to you in partnership with Old Mutual.Special thank you to @Motherkindco HQ for the support in bringing these essential conversations to life. 🌸Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell for more powerful conversations about motherhood.Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & everywhere you get your podcasts!Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Newsletter:https://themotherhoodnetworkza.comGet behind-the-scenes stories, motherhood gems, and exclusive updates in your inbox.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram → / themotherhoodnetworkza TikTok → / themotherhoodnetworkza#TheMotherhoodNetwork #LootLove #NandiMadida #HeritageDay #Motherhood #Parenting #SingleMotherhood #Grief #Identity #OldMutual

In this Motherhood Network Book Club special, we sit down with Ntando Rambani for an honest and deeply personal conversation about motherhood, healing, identity, love, and the experiences that have shaped the woman she is today.Through the stories explored in her book, Ntando takes us back to her childhood, opening up about complicated love, emotional abuse, growing up with limited support, and the wounds she is still learning to heal from.Together, we unpack self-image and the insecurities she carried growing up, her journey into the entertainment industry, learning to navigate money and independence at a young age, and becoming a mother while her career was still taking shape.Ntando also reflects on how her own upbringing influences the way she raises her children today, the importance of creating opportunities and financial awareness for the next generation, and finding a love that eventually led her to marriage.It is a conversation about looking back without allowing the past to define your future. About healing, growing, loving differently, and intentionally giving your children some of the things you wish you had growing up.This episode reminds us that our stories do not end with what happened to us, we have the opportunity to decide what happens next.🏆 Support us in the Digital Creator Awards nominations!Cast your vote here: https://vote.digitalcreatorawards.com...Special thank you to @Motherkindco HQ for the support in bringing these essential conversations to life. 🌸Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell for more powerful conversations about motherhood.Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & everywhere you get your podcasts!Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Newsletter:https://themotherhoodnetworkza.comGet behind-the-scenes stories, motherhood gems, and exclusive updates in your inbox.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram → / themotherhoodnetworkza TikTok → / themotherhoodnetworkza

Motherhood can be beautiful, overwhelming, messy and deeply rewarding, sometimes all at once.In this episode, we sit down with Bonolo, mother of three, content creator, entrepreneur and founder of Mama & Co, for an open conversation about the realities of modern motherhood.Bonolo reflects on being raised by her father, becoming a young mother, experiencing judgement, struggling with breastfeeding and eventually finding her voice by sharing the parts of motherhood that often go unseen.She also opens up about navigating motherhood and work, raising daughters and a son, marriage, childhood wounds that resurface through parenting, and the pressure to be the “perfect” or overly intentional mother. She shares how what looked like intentional parenting from the outside sometimes became anxiety, control and helicopter parenting, and why learning to let go has become part of her own growth.Special thank you to @Motherkindco HQ for the support in bringing these essential conversations to life. 🌸Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell for more powerful conversations about motherhood.Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & everywhere you get your podcasts!Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Newsletter:https://themotherhoodnetworkza.comGet behind-the-scenes stories, motherhood gems, and exclusive updates in your inbox.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram → / themotherhoodnetworkza TikTok → / themotherhoodnetworkza

In this episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with Dr Mpume for an open and honest conversation about sex, intimacy, pleasure and the conversations women are often taught to avoid.Dr Mpume unpacks how intimacy can change through pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood and menopause, while also exploring communication between partners, sexual health, changing desire and why fathers experience their own emotional journey through pregnancy and postpartum too.This is a candid, informative and judgment-free conversation about understanding your body, communicating your needs and navigating intimacy through every season of life.Special thank you to @Motherkindco HQ for the support in bringing these essential conversations to life. 🌸Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell for more powerful conversations about motherhood.Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & everywhere you get your podcasts!Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Newsletter:https://themotherhoodnetworkza.comGet behind-the-scenes stories, motherhood gems, and exclusive updates in your inbox.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram → / themotherhoodnetworkza TikTok → / themotherhoodnetworkza