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Facilitating discussions in an open and safe space. That’s how Ursula Mariani describes The Conversation Capital, a podcast that all began as a discussion between friends and now has more than 108,000 subscribers on YouTube. From hot topics like politics, to healthy hobbies, Ursula started by telling Scheherazade that whatever they may be... this podcasting team of three, strives for representation.

Hasina Gori has been a broadcast journalist for more than ten years. She is highly experienced in reporting stories about victims of gender-based violence, but when Hasina entered the podcasting space, she says she created the first series of its kind in the country, one that reveals more about the victims than any traditional news coverage could.

Host Babalwa Nonkenge wanted to impart financial education to her listeners in her mother tongue, isiXhosa, and it was her corporate network that helped her grow an audience for one of the very few indigenous language podcasts in South Africa.

What are the challenges of a podcaster trying to take women to the next level by shifting their mindset so they can grow in their careers and personal lives? That’s Insaaf Daniels' main aim. As an HR director for tech companies, she noticed many women approaching her for career advice, but she quickly realized that the secret to their success was multi-layered.

Mpume Mdhladhla, is a podcasting force to be reckoned with. Together with her co-host, she fearlessly explores subjects catering to creatives and entrepreneurs in this industry. They say they have a specific approach when talking about the topic.

Sault'd Rose is not just a podcast but a product brand too. Robyn Sauls tells Scheherazade about her challenges creating a community for entrepreneurial friends to speak about their unique journeys as women.

Chaz in Conversation tries to encourage young South Africans to talk about social issues that are affecting them. And she aims to change how Africans are perceived by international audiences.

Life with Lebang aims to help young moms with positive parenting. Why does podcaster Lebang Kgosana, think women like her are not featuring on South Africa's top podcasting lists? Scheherazade finds out.