✰ ABOUT ✰

In this week's episode of According To B, I sit down with the iconic Nonhle Thema—a woman whose name is etched into the early fabric of South African pop culture.

In this raw and powerful conversation, Nonhle opens up like never before, taking us through her meteoric rise to fame, the pressures that came with it, her very public fall, and the infamous social media meltdown that followed. But this episode is not just about the fall—it's about growth, accountability, healing, and transformation.

Nonhle shares how those deeply human experiences shaped the woman she is today and the woman she continues to become. From red carpets to rock bottom and back, her story is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and what it means to truly own your narrative.

✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰

Nonhle Thema is a South African media personality, actress, and entrepreneur who first rose to fame as a presenter on Channel O's O-Access and Vuzu's V Entertainment. She later starred in her own reality show, Nonhle Goes to Hollywood, and appeared in popular series like Zabalaza and Gomora.

After a period away from the spotlight, Nonhle has made a significant comeback, embracing a more purpose-driven path. She now leads manifestation seminars, sharing her journey and the power of aligning with one's purpose. Additionally, she runs the Talent Coaching Academy, mentoring aspiring talents in public speaking, TV presenting, and personal branding.

Beyond her media and coaching work, Nonhle has ventured into entrepreneurship with her fragrance line, Precious Ivy, and her production company, Nonhle Thema Productions. 

✰ TIMESTAMPS✰

00:00- Coming up

02:31- Intro

04:06- 10/10 Recommend

11:00- Who is Nonhle

12:46- A message to younger Nonhle

15:25- The inception of Nonhle’s career:Channel O

23:32- The trajectory of Nonhle’s career

32:45- Nonhle: South Africa's first IT GIRL

38:23- The cost of being an IT GIRL

41:37- Game: OG IT GIRL vs modern day IT GIRL

45:59- Nonhle’s reality TV show

48:44- The beginning of Nonhle’s social media meltdown

52:16- The impact of the meltdown on Nonhle’s spiritual growth

54:42- How the meltdown impacted Nonhle’s mental health

01:02:07- Nonhle’s relationship with social media today

01:15:57- The legacy Nonhle wants to leave create

01:22:11-Afterthoughts 

✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰

Bokang

➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang 

➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang 

The B Word

➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za 

➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za 

Nonhle

➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonhle_thema 

➜ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NonhleThema 

✰ LISTEN ON ✰ 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...

✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰

E-mail: [email protected]

✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰

Director: Bokang Lehlokoe

Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi 

Production Assistant: Denga Madzivhandila

Videographer: Tshegetso Moepi and Denga Madzivhandila

Editor: Nelani Majozi

✰ ABOUT ✰

I wasn’t sure I’d share this part of my story — I was really tempted to go straight into the interviews and conversations for the new season. But then I remembered the kind of space I’ve always wanted to hold: honest, unfiltered, and deeply human. And that means I have to be willing to show up in that same way too.

The past two years have been the most difficult of my life. Burnout. Health scares. Chronic pain. Starting over — not once, but over and over again. And yet, these years have also been the most formative. They shaped the woman I am today.

So today’s video isn’t just a life update. It’s a return to self. A return to story.

A heart-to-heart about healing, growing up, finding my voice again — and all the quiet battles you don’t see behind the scenes.

For the girls healing quietly. For the ones starting over.

If you’re figuring it out one honest step at a time, I see you.

You’re not alone. We’re growing through it together 🤍

✰ TIMESTAMPS✰

00:00- Coming up

01:11- Intro

01:22- Why I took a break

06:21- Creating a life outside of social media

10:06- The job hunt

12:24- The breakthrough

15:53- The plot twist-I fell ill

21:32- The impact on my mental health

22:01- Living by faith: 

23:01- The job loss:

23:42- Lifestyle changes

26:12- Revaluating my life

27:43- The place of acceptance

28:29- The silver lining

31:20- Moving out of home:

33:34- The journey back to YouTube

34:42- A new era of A2B 

36:49- The state of my health now

39:27- Outro 

✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰

Bokang

➜ Instagram:  @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang

➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang?l...

The B Word

➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za?igsh=YXhteGE3cWxoc3k3 

➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za 

✰ LISTEN ON ✰ 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...

✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰

E-mail: [email protected] 

Life can get so hectic, especially in adulthood, that we sometimes forget to slow down and truly connect with those who matter most. In this episode, I'm joined by Kim & Gugu from Ginologist, for a heartfelt chat about the lessons in love all types of relationships have taught us over the years. And when I say love I'm talking all forms of love —friendship, family, romance, and self-care! If you're navigating a friendship breakup, looking to deepen your connections, or just curious about how to make time for the people you care about, this episode has plenty of practical tips and meaningful insights.

Ready to be inspired? Don't miss out on this thoughtful conversation! Plus, take the Ginologist’s "Savour the Moment" quiz [here](https://savourthemoment.co.za/) for a chance to win a plane ticket to visit your loved one in another city!

✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰ 

Bokang

➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang/ 

➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang?lang=en 

 The B Word

➜ Instagram: @thebword_za - https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za/ 

➜ Twitter: @thebword_za https://twitter.com/thebword_za 
➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za?l...

Checking into Hotel Mom and Dad?  

Whether you’re moving back in with your parents or you never left the bird’s nest, living at home as an adult can be a wild ride. Maybe you need to save some cash, maybe it's comfortable & convenient, or perhaps you’re going through a tough time and need extra support. Look, we all have our reasons!

In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Tshegetso and we chat about what it’s really like to be grown up and still living at home. We share our personal experiences and you’ll get to listen to some heartfelt voicemails from fellow listeners who are also navigating this unique living situation.

We’ll cover:

- The pros and cons of living at home as an adult (yes, free laundry is a pro!)

- Setting boundaries with your parents without causing World War III

- The murky waters of finances, mental health and making the best out of a sticky situation

Grab your headphones and a cup of tea, and let’s dive into the ups and downs of adulting under your parents' roof. You won’t want to miss this one!

More Bokang:

Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang/⁠⁠

Tik Tok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang⁠⁠

More The B Word:

Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za/⁠⁠

Tik Tok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za?lang=en⁠⁠ 

Listen to Tshegetso’s Podcast (A Cup Full): https://open.spotify.com/show/5QzWSAsKddFrTo2yJcaNjw?si=1b316e7221a44a01

For business inquiries: [email protected]

Thank you for tuning in. Catch you in the next episode! x

Friendship in adulthood can be challenging to navigate but also incredibly special to experience and both of those things have been true for me. I have grown, changed and experienced so much love through friendship, and strongly believe that we all deserve to have those life changing friendships.

Join me in today's episode as I delve deep into how friendship has been an anchor in my life and share all the ingredients necessary to build and sustain deep, meaningful and long-lasting friendships.

We break down:   

Buckle up and enjoy!

- B xx

Follow Bokang:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang/⁠

Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang⁠

Follow The B Word:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za/⁠

Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za?lang=en⁠ 

For business inquiries: [email protected]

Thank you for tuning in. Catch you in the next episode! x

Okay so a lot is changing… Including me! Y’all, its been way too long – 9 months to be exact - since we last chatted but According to B is officially BACK and needless to say we have a lot to catch up on!

Believe it or not, your girl has officially entered the last year of her twenties and as you can imagine I have a lot of feelings about it. But don’t worry, today we get into all that as well as what a transformative time the lead up to turning 29 has been.

We break down:

- Big changes to this podcast

- The transformation that happens in your late 20s

- The pressure & uncertainty of the early 20s

- What it means to pivot

- Listener’s Dispatch (Your experiences on your

- The biggest learnings & growth points in my

- Late bloomer success stories

- What’s next?

Follow Bokang:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang

Follow The B Word:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za?lang=en

✰ ABOUT ✰

In this week's episode I sit down with Thandi Gama to talk about intentional dating. Thandi shares what her dating experience has been like thus far and what intentional dating means to her. We discuss the values we looks for in a partner, navigating creating boundaries in a romantic relationships, how to navigate dating apps for better results and re-shaping our minds and relational expectations.

✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰

Thandi Gama is a South African lifestyle content creator and entrepreneur. She is well known for her YouTube channel, where elegant meets laid back and her apartment living Instagram page which she shares with her sister and fellow content creator showcasing how they style their apartments/homes. She has worked with multiple high-end brands in her capacity as a content creator and has amassed a large following as a result.

✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰

Bokang

➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang/

➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang?lang=en

➜ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SheIsBokang

➜ Instagram:@thebword_za - https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za/

➜ Twitter: @thebword_za https://twitter.com/thebword_za

➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za?l...

Thandi

➜Instagram: https://instagram.com/thandigama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=

➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thandigama?lang=en

➜ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thandi_Gama/status/1489164230091808770?lang=en

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7bUlKg3TQS6LWZpZE?si=rLJ32 g73Q9a gjbU_VbORXw

✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰

E-mail: [email protected]

Get in girls! We’re getting vulnerable and talking about loneliness in the 20’s with Foyin OG aka Foyinla (and yes, she's here to fix our lives)!

✰ ABOUT ✰

In this weeks episode I sit down with Foyin OG to talk about navigating loneliness in the twenties. Foyin shares what her experience have been with loneliness, how it has affected her relationship with herself and others, what navigating it has looked like and how she has had to adjust her expectations to the realities of it.. 

✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰

Foyin is a beauty, life and lifestyle digital creator and podcaster. She is also the founder of #7days7faces, an interactive and fun online space to create unique make-up looks with opportunities to win prizes. Foyin has years of experience creating relatable, fun and unique content and has worked with multiple brands.

Her podcast As Told By OG, chronicles lessons on love, life, pop-culture, and navigating the 20 somethings. It is filled with so much relatable conversation, thought provoking ideas, gems of wisdom and a little bit of banter.

✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰ 

Bokang

➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang/ 

➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang?lang=en 

➜ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SheIsBokang 

 The B Word

➜ Instagram:@thebword_za - https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za/ 

➜ Twitter: @thebword_za https://twitter.com/thebword_za 

➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za?l... 

Foyin 

➜Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foyinog/?hl=en 

➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foyinog 

➜ Twitter: https://twitter.com/foyinog 

✰ LISTEN ON ✰

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7bUlKg3TQS6LWZpZE?si=rLJ32g73Q9a gjbU_VbORXw 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/according-to- b/id1686532135

Castbox:

https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?utm_campaign=a_share_ch&utm_medi um=dlink&utm_source=a_share&country=gb

✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰

E-mail: [email protected]

✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰          

Director: Bokang Lehlokoe

Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi 

Videographer: Maxine Araujo

Editor: Bokang Lehlokoe