Money can’t buy happiness… but being broke doesn’t buy it either. In this episode, I share 5 life-changing lessons about money that go far beyond budgets and bank accounts. From understanding the true value of your time, to escaping the mental weight of debt, to building quiet, lasting wealth — these are the principles that shape not just your finances, but your freedom.

Whether you’re starting your financial journey or looking to refine how you think about money, this conversation blends real-life experiences with practical tips you can start using today. Because at the end of the day, money isn’t the goal — it’s the tool to create the life you really want.

Listen in, take notes, and let’s change the way you think about life and money.

In this deeply personal episode, Dionne Swart shares his journey of growth, self-mastery, and leadership with intention. With honesty and clarity, he unpacks why he refuses to compete with others — and instead focuses on becoming better than who he was yesterday.

From celebrating the success of those around him to redefining what leadership and legacy truly mean, Dionne explores how real growth happens in quiet, consistent decisions — not just grand achievements.

This episode is a reminder that the path to becoming your best self doesn’t involve stepping over others — it involves lifting them as you rise.

Listen in if you're ready to trade comparison for purpose, and competition for authenticity.

i everyone, and welcome to Life’s Little Lessons — where we reflect on growth, leadership, and the world around us through the lens of technology, business, and everyday insight. I’m Dionne Swart, and in today’s episode, we’re zooming in on the South African tech and IT industry — where it’s heading, what’s driving it forward, and what’s still holding it back.

We’re living in one of the most dynamic periods of change, and nowhere is that more visible than in tech. But as with all change, it comes with its fair share of growing pains. So today, let’s unpack the state of the South African tech landscape — not just in numbers, but in human impact, in opportunities, and in lessons we can all take forward.

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, Dionne Swart explores what it truly means to start over after a major setback — like losing a business or watching a dream collapse. She speaks openly about the emotional weight of failure, the silent struggle with depression that often follows, and the quiet, slow path to healing.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt stuck in the dark, unsure of how to begin again. Dionne shares powerful insights on grief, resilience, and how reinvention doesn’t come from rushing forward — but from learning to sit with the silence, honour your story, and take small, steady steps back to yourself.

If you’ve experienced loss, burnout, or a crisis of identity, this is your reminder: you’re not alone — and your next chapter is still yours to write.

In this first episode of my Podcasting journey, I talk around my process on buying things. Why do we buy things we don't really need? Its a thought process that I am still working through. 

Please excuse this being a short one. It is the first of many to follow.