Daring Greatly Podcast with Tshepo Mantjé

After a long hiatus, Daring Greatly Podcast is back—and we’re taking it back to the heart of why this podcast was created in the first place: embracing vulnerability.

In this episode, I reflect on the journey that led me away from the mic and, more importantly, what has brought me back. Life has been full—overflowing with learning, growth, and deep alignment with my purpose. And yet, I’ve realized that even in seasons of joy, vulnerability still plays a vital role. Because showing up fully in the good times—without foreboding joy or bracing for loss—requires just as much courage as showing up in the hard times.

Together, we’ll revisit the perspective that changed my life, exploring Dr Brené Brown’s wisdom on:
✨ What vulnerability really is—and why it’s not weakness.
✨ The link between shame, fear, and our ability to experience joy.
✨ How numbing discomfort also numbs love, gratitude, and connection.
✨ The practice of wholehearted living and believing, "I am enough."

This episode is an invitation—to myself and to you—to lean back into courage and to dare greatly once again.

If this conversation resonates with you, share your thoughts with me! Let’s keep this dialogue going on Instagram @DaringMediaZA 

Keep showing up, keep leaning in, and keep daring greatly.

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In this deeply personal episode, join me, Tshepo, as I chat with the incredible Sihle Ngqawana for an honest and heartfelt conversation about our individual struggles to show up for ourselves.

Life has a way of throwing challenges our way, making it difficult to fully embrace our authentic selves and be present in our own lives. Sihle and I open up about our personal journeys, sharing the hurdles we faced and the barriers we encountered on the path to showing up authentically.

"It's not always easy to show up" sets the tone for the official opening of the Daring Greatly Podcast, marking a new chapter in our collective pursuit of self-growth and community-building. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey together, learning how to show up as ourselves, for ourselves, and for our community.

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Podcast Socials:
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Daring Greatly Podcast is back! In this re-introductory episode, we set our intentions for the new season of Daring Greatly Podcast. New episodes are released every Wednesday. 

Daring Greatly Podcast (inspired by Dr Brene Brown's book of the same name) is a podcast that explores personal development and mental health. In addition to cultivating a safe space for vulnerability, our mission is to provide practical tips, insights, and inspiration to help our community lead a healthier and more fulfilling life.

In each episode, we dive deep into topics such as positive psychology, personal growth, mindfulness, and community development. We also feature interviews with experts, thought leaders, and everyday people who are making a difference in their communities.

What makes Daring Greatly Podcast unique  is our ideology that personal development does not only depend on the achievement of one’s goals and desires, but also depends on the well-being of one's community.

In this episode, I share tools we can use to be better at consciously and intentionally directing our behaviour towards accomplishing our goals.

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“The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.” (Steve Maraboli). In this episode I am joined by poet and fellow podcaster, Linathi Makanda, and we talk about the importance and practice of letting go. Many of us hold on to situations, relationships, emotions, and even identity markers that no longer serve us. Whether we do this consciously or otherwise, either way, holding on to these sets us back in many ways. Linathi and I share our own experiences and struggles with letting go; and share practices that have helped us with the process of letting go. Like Beyonce says, "Thank God I found the good in goodbye."
Enjoy the episode.

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Instagram: https://instagram.com/linathimakanda
Twitter: https://twitter.com/linathimakanda
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Linathi's website: https://linathimakanda.com/

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"Choose to grow where you are planted." What? How?
 
Realising fully that the present moment is all there ever is - that where you are right now is where you're meant to be - and accepting that, is one of the biggest challenges of the human experience (at least of my human experience). In this episode, I share my personal journal entry, where I ponder the experience of the tree in an attempt to learn from its transcendent expression.

Thank you for listening.

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"A personal manifesto is a declaration of your core values and beliefs, what you stand for, and how you intend to live your life. It functions both as a statement of principles and as a call to action." (Marelisa Fabrega). In this short episode, I share my own personal manifesto. In creating this manifesto I meditated on what values I want to stand for, and how I want to show up for myself, and for the people and spaces around me on a daily basis. I wrote this personal manifesto with the intention of re-reading it every morning as a part of my morning routine, and a way to remind myself of who I am and what I wish to stand for everyday. My hope is that this inspires you to reflect on your own values and beliefs, and if you are so inclined, write out your own personal manifesto (or use this one), to remind yourself daily of the journey you wish to walk. 

I love you. Thank you for your patience and support. 

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In this episode I am joined by yogi and founder of Move In Awe, Sbu Breathe. Sbu shares his introduction to, and journey with yoga, and the work he does to ensure that more people, especially African youths, are exposed to the practice. Put simply, yoga is a practice that involves movement, meditation, and breathing techniques to promote mental and physical well-being, and to connect one to a deeper sense of self. I say "put simply" because an arrangement of letters cannot encapsulate what this ancient practice has to offer. One ought to practice to fully comprehend. Through Move In Awe, Sbu aims to create inclusive, diverse, and tranquil spaces where beginners and experienced yogis can practice and experience the benefits of this beautiful practice. Enjoy the episode.

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 Tshepo Mantje's Socials:
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Experiencing mental health challenges in the workplace may lead to decreased productivity, increased sick-related absenteeism, poor work quality,  and poor job satisfaction. Despite research showing that mental health challenges affect a large population of the work force, workplaces and corporate culture is yet to fully acknowledge its role in creating spaces that are supportive and inclusive of people with mental health challenges. A more proactive approach for managing mental health in the workplace is a strategic imperative for employers. In this episode I am joined by Lethabo Sekele to talk about Mental Health in the Workplace. Lethabo is the Chief Executive at Workwell Workplace Mental Health - They equip organisations to creatively formulate strategies in the workplace to identify, understand and respond to employee mental health needs and challenges. Lethabo shares with us her experience, and the work she does in educating and empowering organisations.

Lethabo Sekele's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lethabo-sekele-b5275ab0/
Workwell Workplace Mental Health: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workwell-workplace-mental-health/

Podcast Socials:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daringmediaza/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tshepomantje/
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Self-sabotage is when we actively or passively take steps to prevent ourselves from reaching our goals. Simply put, it is the different ways we stand in our own path. In this episode, I am joined by the host of the Vybe Podcast, Busi Mhlotshazana. B* and I take a deep dive into what Self Sebotage is; the many ways it can present in our lives; and how we can identify our triggers and change our behaviour to be more empowering rather than self sabotaging.

The Vybe Podcast: https://linktr.ee/Vybe.podcast
Busi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Busisiiwe_M/
Busi's Instagram: https://instagram.com/busisiiwe_m/

Podcast Socials:
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 Tshepo Mantje's Socials:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tshepomantje/
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