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://a.co/d/08QQzYtq
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In this episode, Mpoomy chats with Emma Grede, entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of globally recognised brands like Good American and SKIMS, for a powerful conversation on excellence, leadership, and personal responsibility.
Emma shares her journey of becoming, reflecting on the early moments that shaped her confidence, discipline, and approach to work. She speaks openly about the decision to take ownership of her life and success, and how that mindset continues to guide her today.
The conversation dives into her book, Start With Yourself,exploring the writing process and the key lessons around self-leadership, growth, and building from a place of inner alignment. 
Timestamps
2:55 - Icebreakers
4:00 - Who is Emma in this new season of her life
5:23 - Early moments that shaped her confidence and work ethic
7:32 - Taking responsibility for her own success and life
10:26 - Her book Start With Yourself: writing process and key lessons
13:45 - How her leadership has evolved as her businesses have grown
15:18 - A look into Emma’s daily routine
17:20 - Redefining power and owning who you are
19:20 - Lessons from motherhood
20:50 - Advice for women who are building
21:40 - Wall of Wisdom
And if you’d like to go deeper, you can grab Emma’s book Start With Yourself here (use code WWMay15 for a special discount):
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What does it really mean to grow?

In this episode, we unpack the tension between who you were and who you’re becoming. From navigating life transitions to trusting God in uncertain seasons, this is an honest and deeply reflective conversation about faith, identity, and purpose.

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://a.co/d/08QQzYtq
Sign up for the Wisdom & Wellness Private Membership: https://sales.wisdomwellness.co.za/signup
Unlimited WalkFest Durban is on the way! Join us on 2nd May at Durban’s Ocean’s Mall, grab your ticket here: https://www.howler.co.za/unlimitedwalkfest2026
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This week, Mpoomy Ledwaba sits down with Dr Reitumetse Mpholle for a deeply insightful conversation about safety, freedom, and what it truly takes for women to move from simply surviving to fully thriving. In a world where many women navigate daily realities shaped by fear, limitation, and systemic barriers, Dr Mpholle unpacks the powerful findings of the Her & Now report, connecting data to the lived experiences of South African women.
She shares her perspective as a researcher and strategist, reflecting on the emotional, physical, and financial factors that shape women’s sense of agency and well-being. Together, they explore how safety is not just about protection, but about creating the conditions for women to dream, grow, and live intentionally. The conversation also unpacks the weight of invisible burdens women carry, and what it means to reclaim autonomy in spaces that often restrict it.
Through honest reflection and meaningful dialogue, this episode invites us to reimagine what is possible when women are truly supported. It challenges us to consider how different our lives could look if we felt secure enough to choose ourselves fully.
If you’ve ever questioned what it means to feel safe, supported, and free to build a life on your own terms, this conversation is for you.
This episode is proudly sponsored by 1st for Women.
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To read the Her & Now report discussed in this episode, access it here: https://stdigzadigitalbrandsites.digitalcdn.co.za/ffw-blobs/ce9ab5a39afc4cdcbbba52aa6d24f756/91ad6701388544f3970f38e72668b730.pdf  
Timestamps
03:33 - What brings peace
07:13 - Chaos, growth, peace
09:02 - What is safety
10:02 - Financial safety
11:06 - Emotional safety
12:16 - Consistency and safety
13:01 - Childhood and career
15:44 - Human-centered solutions
17:42 - Misunderstanding women
18:02 - Identity shift
19:15 - Having everything
20:29 - Sacrifices
23:05 - Her & Now report
26:44 - Women are tired
28:59 - Money and joy
31:51 - Sisterhood
37:17 - Stay-at-home pressures
39:26 - From exhaustion to empowerment
41:28 - Peace and expectations
44:41 - Burnout wake-up call
49:00 - Emotional safety
49:08 - Power in softness
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This week on Wisdom & Wellness, Mpoomy sits down with powerhouse talent manager and entrepreneur Ntando Zikalala for a deeply honest and layered conversation about identity, motherhood, and what it really takes to build a life you’re proud of.

From growing up in the shadow of a well-known mother, to navigating insecurity, becoming a teenage mom, and building a career from the ground up—Ntando shares her journey with vulnerability, humor, and truth.

This episode unpacks the tension between ambition and motherhood, the weight of expectations, and the ongoing work of becoming a present parent without losing yourself in the process.

If you’ve ever questioned your path, your pace, or your purpose—this conversation will meet you right where you are.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – 01:08
Pop culture roots, early influences & defining success

01:08 – 02:21
Motherhood fears: disciplining children without losing them

02:24 – 03:38
Wisdom & Wellness membership invitation

03:38 – 04:45
Introduction to Ntando Zikalala & setting the tone

04:45 – 07:04
Vulnerability, safe spaces & protecting people’s stories

07:17 – 09:30
Icebreakers: daily rituals, personality & lifestyle

10:32 – 11:04
Perception vs reality: the truth behind the “put together” woman

11:04 – 12:24
Childhood, being a teacher’s pet & early personality traits

12:25 – 13:56
Growing up with a famous mother & identity struggles

14:29 – 16:12
Children, social media & parenting in the public eye

16:58 – 18:20
Teenage years, insecurity & early work in entertainment

18:20 – 21:00
First exposure to the industry & discovering purpose

21:49 – 23:11
Motherhood: raising teenage daughters as a single mom

23:11 – 24:25
Emotional growth & learning to feel instead of survive

24:30 – 25:47
Teenage pregnancy: shock, trauma & family dynamics

25:47 – 27:27
Navigating pregnancy, support from her grandmother

28:21 – 31:10
Rebuilding life after becoming a young mom

31:10 – 32:08
Identity, limitations & redefining “being okay”

32:09 – 36:07
Entering the workforce & building from opportunity

36:07 – 47:00+
Career growth, entrepreneurship & building “To The Max”

Learning to wait gracefully 
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://a.co/d/08QQzYtq
Sign up for the Wisdom & Wellness Private Membership: https://sales.wisdomwellness.co.za/signup
Unlimited WalkFest Durban is on the way! Join us on 2nd May at Durban’s Ocean’s Mall, grab your ticket here: https://www.howler.co.za/unlimitedwalkfest2026
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This week, Mpoomy Ledwaba sits down with Talama Matsepe for a deeply reflective and heartfelt conversation about the true meaning of presence, what it looks like, why it matters, and how it shapes the way we live, love, and lead.
In a world that constantly pulls us into distraction, performance, and survival mode, Talama shares her perspective as a therapist, wife, and mother on the power of slowing down and becoming fully present. Together, they explore how presence goes beyond physical proximity, inviting emotional availability, intentional living, and conscious connection in every season of life.
Through personal stories, honest reflections, and moments of vulnerability, this conversation gently challenges us to examine where we may be absent in our own lives, and how choosing presence can restore connection, purpose, and peace.
This episode is an invitation to return to yourself, to your relationships, and to the life unfolding right in front of you. If you’ve been feeling stretched, disconnected, or overwhelmed, this conversation will remind you of the power of being fully here..
Timestamps
00:02:10 - Opening Reflections on Presence 
00:06:45 - The Cost of Distraction 
00:11:20 - Learning to Slow Down 
00:16:05 - Emotional Availability vs Physical Presence 
00:21:30 - Navigating Busyness and Identity 
00:27:15 - Being Present in Relationships 
00:33:40 - Internal Awareness and Self-Reflection 
00:39:55 - The Impact of Presence on Purpose 
00:45:10 - Choosing Stillness in a Noisy World 
00:51:25 - Practical Ways to Cultivate Presence 
00:57:00 - Final Thoughts and Reflections
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