Wisdom & Wellness with Mpoomy Ledwaba

Key Topics:

1. Afilmations with Cappy [00:30]

2. Roiii’s advice to young aspiring rappers [01:22]

3. Why did Mpoomy write the book? [01:34]

4. Permission to Heal definition [02:35]

5. How Mpoomy feels about exposing her brokenness [02:57]

6. Dealing with and navigating internet trolls [04:08]

7. Addressing misinformation shared online [06:35]

8. Mpoomy’s perspective on the Campus Square story [09:45]

9. Living in God’s dream for you and being chosen [15:47]

Reflections:
10. Mpoomy: For Boity—What did you dream of being when you were a child? [19:00]
11. Mpoomy: For Roiii—What does your inner voice sound like? [20:55]

“From now on, speak to yourself like the person you love the most in the world. You need to love yourself before you love anyone else.”

Key Topics:

1. Afilmations with Cappy[1:00]  

Nonto and Bonolo share their Cappy Afilmations to kick start the show.

2. HDWGH Takeover - Guests Ask Mpoomy Questions:  

3. Nonto: "If we weren’t siblings, would you be my friend?" (Based on Chapter 1 - "The Elephant in the Room") [3:19]  

4. Bonolo: "If we were in high school or varsity together, would you be my friend?" [5:00]

5. Bonolo: "I tend to deal with the elephant in the room quite often. Do you wish I didn’t, and how does it make you feel?" [6:23]  

6. Nonto: "How does my awkwardness make you feel in difficult moments?" [6:55]

7. Bonolo: "How do you feel when addressing the elephant in the room, and which one was the hardest?" [8:53]

8. Bonolo & Nonto: "Not planned, but loved—How do you make sure that history doesn’t repeat itself?" [13:03]

9. Bonolo: "What are you taking from your childhood?" [15:20]

10. Nonto & Bonolo: "The importance of having a support system and community" [17:45]

11. Bonolo: "Trauma in unplanned pregnancies" [21:47]

12. Nonto: "Do you ever think of Rose? And if you could do it again, would your children’s age gap be the same?" [24:49]

13. Bonolo: "Do you think the loss of Rose made you mourn Emy correctly?" [26:07]

14. Nonto: "If you could describe your pregnancies with three emojis, what would they be?" [26:47]

Reflections:

15. Mpoomy: "For Nonto—What is your relationship with your siblings like?" [27:30]

16. Mpoomy: "For Bonolo—Did your wedding match your expectations?" [29:20]

In today’s episode with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Mpoomy is joined by Dr. Katlego Lekalakala and Nongcali Rubushe to discuss key financial topics surrounding women and the role of JSESheInvests.

Key points:

1. Guest background and intro: Dr. Katlego Lekalakala (Dr. K) and Nongcali Rubushe [00:40].

2. Ice Breakers: Discussion on music, famous best friends, and big purchases [01:33].

3. Finance Career Inspiration: Unlocking the value of money in various aspects of life [06:46].

4. The Psychology of Money: Exploring post-shopping depression and different money personalities [11:43].

5. Savers vs. Investors: If you are a saver, listen to this[15:29].

6. Emotional Buying: Insights on why Dr. K was trending on TikTok regarding house purchases [17:12].

7. Financial Challenges for Women: The frequent financial difficulties women face and their causes [21:50].

8. Society and finance: The poor grasp of finance, especially among people of color [23:35].

9. Money Management and Psychology: Breaking down effective money management strategies [26:10].

10. Relationship with Money: Understanding your personal financial relationship [28:47].

11. Nongcali’s Goals: Her objectives as Head of Retail at JSE [32:40].

12. Clueless Moms Community: The origin of this supportive community [34:55].

13. Inclusive Investing Strategies: How to ensure women start investing, including through JSESheInvests [39:38].

14. JSESheInvests Conference: Topics and themes for the 17 August 2024 conference, focusing on investing for your legacy [41:52].

15. Side Hustles: The role of side hustles in personal finances and their benefits [43:16].

16. Financial Security for Female Entrepreneurs: How female entrepreneurs can improve their financial security [44:56].

17. Identifying and Avoiding Scams: Tips for recognizing and steering clear of financial scams [47:05].

18. Staying Within Your Means: Strategies to ensure you are living within your financial limits [49:28].

19. Lifestyle Creep: What it is and how to avoid falling into this financial trap [52:52].

20. Wall of Wisdom - Finance Edition: Finance edition[56:50].

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“You are not your parent’s retirement fund and your parents are not your emergency fund”

“Have your own financial goals even in a partnership”

“The only way you can be empowered, is by being informed”

In today’s episode, Mpoomy is joined by the beautiful and multitalented Connie Ferguson who shares about her remarkable career and personal journey. The conversation covers everything from dealing with loss to overcoming seasonal pression and handling comparison & competition.

Key points:

1. Similarities between Connie’s characters, music, and morning routine—ice breakers [00:55]

2. Connie’s current season, Sho’s 3-year anniversary, and dreaming about him [5:23]

3. Unpacking seasonal depression and finding a system that works [9:39]

4. A career spanning three decades but still creating great work: focusing on the present while dreaming of the future [11:32]

5. How to deal with comparison and competition [10:40]

6. The key to remaining impactful, passionate, and true to oneself [21:41]

7. The difference between being productive and being busy [25:28]

8. “Slowing down doesn’t mean you won’t get where you need to be”: Life is a process and a journey, not a sprint [30:24]

9. Slowing down after losing Sho [32:00]

10. The inspiration behind the rebranding of Connie’s brands and new product range [34:39]

11. The starting point for holistic care [39:38]

12. A deeper look into mental health and the impact of building small communities around ourselves [41:45]

13. Never compare yourself to others [46:09]

14. How being a grandmother changed Connie [47:05]

15. Wall of Wisdom [48:20]

Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoyed it!

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