The Alpha Female Podcast

Leadership is a topic so so dear to my heart

I understand how as a leader you shape the culture and strategic direction of an organisation but an even greater responsibility is shaping others and their experiences. This can be difficult, because as people we are so layered and complex. Managing others and not only that but becoming a pinnacle leader has many layers.

As a woman in STEM who’s worked in engineering and technology I’m not a stranger to those layers. In fact I know how it can be complex to navigate them as a woman. A black woman who’s the first to even be a manager in their family and community. At some point I studied executives when I was in a graduate program and wanted to act like them, a disaster!

I crafted this series with intention, in hopes to heal those that have had traumatic experiences as leaders and from leaders. I also crafted it to give us hope, that when we know better we can do better; that WE and the next generation can be pinnacle leaders. 

I hope you enjoyed this series of love letters; may it be a reminder that the world needs you as you are…..

In this conversation, we sit down with Priscilla Menoe‑Mtsi, a seasoned leader, for a vulnerable and insightful discussion about her leadership journey. She reflects on her career highlights, challenges, the people and lessons that have shaped her. As a global product manager and CX strategist, Priscilla shares candidly what it has been like to lead as a woman across different parts of the world, and how culture influences that experience.

This episode serves as our final love letter to you. We answer questions from our Alpha Female community about career and leadership dilemmas, hoping you feel seen, inspired, and supported as you navigate the important decisions shaping your life and career. You asked a leader and we answered…. 

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Khethiwe Nkuna, bestselling author of Tear Her Down, to unpack why personal mastery has become the new currency of leadership. Together, we explore what it truly means to lead when the ground is constantly shifting, when answers are unclear, certainty is rare, and resilience, self-awareness, and inner alignment matter more than ever before.

 We confront the often-unspoken behaviours that signal a lack of self-awareness, examining the quiet but profound cost they carry for individuals, teams, and organisations. This is an honest reflection on how leadership fractures when self-mastery is absent and what becomes possible when it is present. 

 Together, we reflect on how leaders can cultivate clarity in chaos, build emotional and mental endurance, and choose intention over reaction. Leadership starts from within. This episode is a love letter; a call to leaders, both young and seasoned, to look inward, to heal, to face themselves fully, and to do the inner work required before leading 

Leading with empathy isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about having the courage to listen, to feel and lead from a place of humanity. 

In this vulnerable yet deeply personal conversation with Omphile Kgwathe-Nkiwane we explore what it  really means to lead with empathy as a woman. Holding space whilst holding boundaries, choosing compassion without losing authority and knowing when to leverage strength or softness. 

When we lead in a truly human way, we create cultures where people feel seen, heard, and safe to be the best version of themselves. This love letter is for leaders who have perhaps become too hard and forgotten the importance of empathy. It’s also for aspiring leaders who want to show up as their authentic selves without compromising their values. It’s a gentle reminder that you can be a force and yet delicate!!!

Not all leaders command attention with volume, some lead with clarity, calm, and intention. In this episode, I’m joined by Silindile Malinga as we explore the art of subtle leadership and the often‑overlooked impact of introverted leaders within organisations.

This episode is a leadership love letter to the introverted girlies. The ones who questioned whether leadership was meant for them simply because they weren’t the loudest in the room. It’s for the women who once shrank themselves or lost their voices because of the environments or experiences they’ve endured.

Here’s to reclaiming power, redefining leadership, and honouring the quiet strength that leads with depth

As the season shifts and everything begins to bloom, so do bold ideas and new beginnings. On this podcast episode we speak with Sivu Prusent-Adeoye about what it really takes to start a business and thrive as a woman of colour. As the CEO of Shea Glow Organics, mother, wife and social impact specialist she shares how she navigates these roles and her journey. If you’re ready to spring into action and build something beautiful but needed a little nudge, this one’s for you.

In this gentle conversation with Sebabatso Thulo we explore the journey of healing the mother wound with your mom finding understanding, opening the heart, and nurturing a new kind of connection rooted in compassion and growth. What if healing with your mom isn’t possible? We explore how to heal on your own and embarking on a journey of radical acceptance.

It’s youth month and in this episode we have our Alpha Girlies Tiisetso Phalatse and Lerato Reimo; having a candid conversation about the legacy of our heroes of June 16, 1976 and what it means for the youth of today. They also explore what being a young, gifted and black woman means and the legacy today’s youth can leave behind….

Healthy confidence is a balanced sense of self-assurance where you recognise and embrace your strengths and abilities without overestimating them or belittling others. In this podcast episode our guest Thando unpacks how to build confidence based on her experiences including lessons from summiting Kilimanjaro. She shares ways in which community is one of the core elements of building healthy confidence; and how we can continuously work on ourselves to show up as our best versions.

Singer, songwriter extraordinaire, performer, producer, creative producer, vocal director, arranger & vocal coach. These are some of the extraordinary titles used to describe our guest. 

In this podcast episode we have a conversation with Ndu Shezi on her journey in music and the gift of seasons. We also unpack the beautiful body of work that is her debut album titled “Isibusiso Sami” which has introduced not only her work but who she authentically is.