Wisdom & Wellness with Mpoomy Ledwaba

How Did We Get Here? is Mpoomy Ledwaba's best-selling coming-of-age story. Looking back on her upbringing, major milestones and the challenges she’s faced, Mpoomy takes us on her journey of self-discovery. Order your copy here👉:https://www.amazon.co.za/How-Did-We-G...
Sign up for the Wisdom & Wellness Private Membership: https://sales.wisdomwellness.co.za/si…
…
In this episode, Mpoomy sits down with Blaque Nubon,husband, father, and host of That Husband Podcast, to unpack fatherhood, forgiveness, faith, and what it means for men to truly lead with self-sacrificial love.
Together, they explore how we can raise healthier boys, love men more intentionally, and break generational cycles that have left so many men emotionally unsupported.
This episode is for everyone, whether you’re raising a child, loving a partner, healing from family wounds, mentoring young people, or simply seeking deeper understanding, this conversation creates space for reflection, growth, and healing.
Because healthier men don’t just change homes, they change communities.
Timestamps
4:08 - Opening:The meaning behind the name Blaque Nubon.
4:26 - Ice Breakers:Getting to know Blaque.
9:26 - Who Was Mlungisi?His upbringing before the platform and the purpose.
11:44 - Born to Teen Parents:How it shaped his early understanding of love and responsibility.
14:55 - A Present Father:What home felt like and the powerful role his dad played.
19:20 - When Dad Disappeared:His father’s absence in his late teens, and the emotional shift that followed.
22:09 - “Our Dreams Broke Up Our Family.”When ambition disrupts stability.
24:57 - Trust & The Father Wound:Did a broken earthly relationship affect his view of God?
28:18 - Early Resistance to Christianity:The negative beliefs he once carried.
30:08 - His “Plan” to Get to Heaven:Performance vs relationship.
31:54 - Mpoomy’s Early Faith Foundations:Her reflections as a young Christian.
32:40 - Saved vs Spirit-Filled:Why being Spirit-filled changes everything.
37:30 - What Obedience Preserved:What Mpoomy believes she would’ve missed without the Holy Spirit.
39:10 - Blaque Reflects:His own surrendered moments.
40:15 - “Lord, If It’s Not From You…”Mpoomy’s prayer about not sustaining what God didn’t give.
41:10 - The Nightclub Encounter:The moment Blaque light switched on, outside a nightclub.
47:55 - Loving a Father Who Left:How forgiveness and honour coexist.
50:26 - The Power of Names:How identity can shape destiny.
53:15 - “South Africa Needs Present Fathers.”Where his conviction about fatherhood comes from.
54:07 - Is Fatherhood the Healing?How absent fathers impact society.
54:50 - Men’s Mental Health:The statistics and why engaged fathers matter.
58:08 - The Pressure of Masculinity: “Builders. Leaders. Providers.”What happens when reality doesn’t match expectations?
1:00:43 - Men Crave Security Too.
1:02:22 - The Enemy Targets Men:From Moses to Jesus, and how it shows up today.
1:04:15 - Fathers Matter Campaign:The “Dad Couch” initiative and why fathers leave.
1:06:56 - The Church Gender Gap:Why more women than men fill church seats.
1:09:47 - Take a Boy Child to Work:Are we mentoring sons intentionally?
1:10:48 - Redefining Male Presence:What “showing up” really means.
1:11:20 - The Heart Behind That Husband Podcast:Teaching men how to become good husbands.
1:16:35 - What Makes a Good Husband?Blaque’s definition for women listening.
1:19:59 - Honest Reflection:Three areas Blaque admits he’s still growing in.
Follow Mpoomy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpoomy_ledw...
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mpoomyledwaba...
Follow Wisdom & Wellness:
Instagram: / wisdomwellness_  
Facebook: Wisdom & Wellness
Website: www.wisdomwellness.co.za
Sign up for Mpoomy’s newsletter: https://sales.wisdomwellness.co.za/sunday-nuggets-opt-in
 
Listen to Wisdom & Wellness Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop Tuesday!
Spotify:
Apple Podcasts:
Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this conversation.

How Did We Get Here? is Mpoomy Ledwaba's best-selling coming-of-age story. Looking back on her upbringing, major milestones and the challenges she’s faced, Mpoomy takes us on her journey of self-discovery. Order your copy here👉:https://www.amazon.co.za/How-Did-We-G...
Sign up for the Wisdom & Wellness Private Membership: https://sales.wisdomwellness.co.za/si…
…
At the beginning of the year, Mpoomy shared a screenshot from her Notes App on instagram, which was  a reflection written during the holidays, answering a question many of us get asked: “What would you say to your younger self?”
This solo episode is a gentle, wisdom-filled reflection on those notes, an invitation to slow down, live intentionally, deepen faith, and recognise the harvest already present in our lives.
This conversation reminds us that abundance isn’t found in doing more, it’s found in presence, consistency, discernment, faith, and joy.
Timestamps
1:30 - Notes App ReflectionsMpoomy reflects on a message she once wrote to her younger self, and why wisdom often only makes sense in hindsight.
5:50 - Life Is Better SharedLove everybody. Help as many people as you can. The beauty and responsibility of living with an open heart.
10:00 - Not Everyone Gets AccessWhy your most sacred spaces should only be shared with a select few.
11:37 - Simon Peter (Luke 5)Mpoomy unpacks the story of Simon Peter and how obedience, relationships, and loving people well are deeply connected.
17:58 - Slow Living Is SpecialPut your phone down. Read a book. Walk barefoot. Take naps. Drink good coffee. How slowing down helps us notice our harvest instead of rushing past it.
20:20 - Fewer Goals, Deeper RootsWhy halving your goals may be the most productive thing you do.
23:43 - Plug Into CommunityGo to church. Serve. Belong. Why faith and community were never meant to be lived in isolation.
25:54 - Enjoy Being a WomanMpoomy reflects on womanhood, softness, strength, leadership, creativity, joy, and what it truly means to live fully.
27:54 - Deborah: Courage and LeadershipThe story of Deborah, a woman who led boldly while embracing her God-given authority.
30:05 - Hannah: Faith and SurrenderA reflection on Hannah’s prayer life, persistence, and trust in God’s timing.
31:27 - Esther: Purpose and PositioningEsther’s story as a reminder that alignment and obedience often precede influence.
33:04 - Eve the InfluencerA powerful reframing of Eve as an influencer.
33:35 - Proverbs 31 ReimaginedWhy Proverbs 31 is not a checklist for wives, but a picture of wholeness, wisdom, and womanhood.
Follow Mpoomy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpoomy_ledw...
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mpoomyledwaba...
Follow Wisdom & Wellness:
Instagram: / wisdomwellness_  
Facebook: Wisdom & Wellness
Website: www.wisdomwellness.co.za
Sign up for Mpoomy’s newsletter: https://sales.wisdomwellness.co.za/sunday-nuggets-opt-in
 
Listen to Wisdom & Wellness Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop Tuesday!
Spotify:
Apple Podcasts:
Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this conversation.

How Did We Get Here? is Mpoomy Ledwaba's best-selling coming-of-age story. Looking back on her upbringing, major milestones and the challenges she’s faced, Mpoomy takes us on her journey of self-discovery. Order your copy here👉:https://www.amazon.co.za/How-Did-We-G...
Sign up for the Wisdom & Wellness Private Membership: https://sales.wisdomwellness.co.za/si…
…
In today’s episode, you’re going to hear a deeply honest and refreshing conversation about calling, timing, family, purity, purpose, and what it really looks like to walk with God over the long haul.
Joining Mpoomy is Pastor Martin, founder of Eternal Glory Church, a pastor, husband, and father whose journey reminds us that success doesn’t have to be fast to be faithful.
Timestamps
05:25 Meet Pastor Martin: Nervous, faithful, and walking into a dream
06:50 Mpoomy’s childhood moment that shaped her love for preaching
07:32 Icebreaker: Childhood dreams and getting to know Pastor Martin
10:25 First jobs, early responsibility, and learning to work young
11:40 Being intentionally planted early in life and faith
12:15 Did he ever imagine another career? (Including dreams of singing)
14:00 Bonding over a shared love for R&B music
15:00 Family, siblings, accents, and growing up together
17:40 Navigating church, culture, and belonging
18:35 Building a church that bridges township faith and urban spaces
20:34 Growing up with daily prayer, Bible study, and present parents
23:10 Nature vs nurture: Shaping a child’s path with intention
23:22 Speaking God’s truth over your children
24:50 “Let them be” vs being intentional as a parent
25:17 How seeing parents pray together shaped leadership and life
30:20 When and where Pastor Martin got saved
31:14 What made him want to become a preacher
34:00 Love story: Meeting his wife and knowing she was “the one”
43:05 An honest reflection about purity, struggle, and growth
45:00 Why a guarded life comes from presence, not strictness
46:56 Standing boldly for truth, even when it makes you an outcast
50:20 Being a late bloomer: First car at 32 and trusting the process
51:20 Watching peers climb while choosing a different path
51:50 You don’t need the whole plan, just the first step
59:22 When someone believes in you before it makes sense (David & Adullam)
1:04:38 Why pastoral success didn’t happen immediately
1:06:00 How to hear God when you don’t recognize His voice
1:08:53 Lessons from friendship, marriage, and fatherhood
Follow Mpoomy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpoomy_ledw...
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mpoomyledwaba...
Follow Wisdom & Wellness:
Instagram: / wisdomwellness_  
Facebook: Wisdom & Wellness
Website: www.wisdomwellness.co.za
Sign up for Mpoomy’s newsletter: https://sales.wisdomwellness.co.za/sunday-nuggets-opt-in
 
Listen to Wisdom & Wellness Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop Tuesday!
Spotify:
Apple Podcasts:
Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this conversation.

Welcome to Season 8 of the Wisdom & Wellness Podcast 
We’re opening the year with a powerful, honest conversation about abundance, responsibility, rest, and becoming the person who can carry what they’re praying for.
In this episode, Mpoomy and Brenden unpack God’s timing versus personal delay, the difference between kindness and niceness, why root work matters more than visible success, and how character, not personality, determines longevity.
This conversation is the foundation for the start of the year, one that invites you to slow down, go deeper, and build well.
Join the Wisdom & Wellness Membership, a monthly community for women seeking belonging, accountability, and spiritual growth.
Sign up here: https://sales.wisdomwellness.co.za/signup
Get Mpoomy’s Book
Continue the journey beyond the episode with Mpoomy’s book, a practical and faith-rooted guide to intentional living and wellness.
Purchase the book here: https://www.takealot.com/how-did-we-get-here/PLID95906815?srsltid=AfmBOoqgMCf1IPhgxjSZShPxPy6M8o-07Usw8NTVe70c65YiiFgfiD7L
Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this conversation.

What happens when three women from three different worlds sit down to redefine beauty on their own terms? A conversation that is raw, honest, and powerful enough to shift how we see ourselves.
In this special Dove Live podcast segment at Unlimited WalkFest 2025, Mpoomy Ledwaba is joined by three phenomenal women who each carry their own beauty story, and aren’t afraid to tell it:
Anele Nzimande -Maphanga, representing Dove, a brand that has championed Real Beauty for two decades.
Amahle-Imvelo “Jaxx” Jaxa, influencer, truth-teller, and a young woman navigating beauty, eczema, psoriasis, and the pressure to always “look perfect.”
Lerai “Rai” Rakoditsoe, Gen Z powerhouse and changemaker inspiring young people to break free from clone culture.
Together, they dive deep into beauty autonomy, reclaiming our right to define beauty for ourselves… and no longer for the world. From filters, digital distortion, and global beauty standards, to hair loss, insecurity, healing, generational clashes, and what beauty truly means, this is a conversation every woman needs to hear.
Timestamp Guide
3:00 - When insecurity meets courage. A heartfelt moment as the ladies open up about times they felt insecure but still chose to show up.
3:05 - Anele on her biggest beauty insecurity. A vulnerable and refreshing look at the woman behind the work at Dove.
4:46 - Lerai’s raw honesty. She shares the insecurities she hides behind the camera and the ones she’s still healing.
5:40 - Jaxx’s journey with psoriasis and hair loss. A moving reflection on losing patches of her hair, navigating the condition publicly, and choosing to show up anyway.
7:52 - What does “Real Beauty” actually mean? Each woman gives her definition, touching, personal, and paradigm-shifting.
13:50 - Digital distortion and how Dove is fighting back. Anele unpacks the realities of edited beauty, how it affects everyday women, and what Dove is doing to protect the next generation.
16:33 - Lerai on Gen Z and beauty pressure. She breaks down what young people are experiencing and how filtered perfection is shaping identity.
20:27 - Jaxx’s transition into bald beauty. Her daily emotional journey of accepting a version of herself she never imagined, and how she’s slowly embracing it.
22:23 - Audience moment. Women in the crowd share what beauty means to them.
23:00 - Can generations come together to redefine beauty? The panel unpacks whether we’re truly divided, or simply misunderstood.
24:37 - Lerai on bridging generational gaps. 
27:12 - Anele on losing her mom and how it shaped her view of beauty. A deeply emotional reflection on grief, growing up too fast, and learning that beauty is less about appearance and more about identity.