Womandla!

When the Spice Girls burst onto the scene talking girl power it felt like the whole world had suddenly woken up to the power of the feminine. But actually it had just been reignited by the power of youth. Fast Forward 20 years and Girl Power is all grown up. The multi-tasking, high flying, cooking, cleaning, boardroom smashing and yummy mummying new age woman is here. We’ve been taught that a Jack of all trades in master of none... well, on Womandla! we think they should have asked Jill cause she is proving to be a mistress of them all! We are talking: Boardrooms, Bedrooms and Bars Heels and Wheels Waxes and Taxes - in fact, if it affects the life of a woman it’s on Womandla!
Weekly English South Africa Society & Culture
139 Episodes
44 – 64

Womandla! - Adoption, Fostering & Egg Donation

We've just celebrated a day for showing our moms the love and appreciation we have for them. But what about those women who would love to be a mom but can’t? What about the children who wish they had a mom to show love and appreciation for? Phumi speaks to…
11 May 2016 48 min

Womandla! - Dating Coach Anyone?

Where have all the good men gone or has the dating game changed in the new millennium? Dating coach anyone? MatchVIP founder and dating coach, Bonita Grobelaar joins Phumi Mashigo to chat about new age and online dating for the modern woman.
4 May 2016 55 min

Womandla! - Making High Interest Rates Work For You

The hype about interest rate hikes has not escaped any of us but did you know you can make high interest rates work for you? Michelle Dave joins Phumi Mashigo to chat about how and where you can make a buck from the current high interest rates.
26 Apr 2016 57 min

Womandla! - Vernacular Stories of Gender Identity

Caitlyn Jenner has made the word and world of Transgender into a trending topic, but what is the South African reality of Transgender people? Iranti.org founder and Transgender activist, Jabu Pereira, is in studio to chat about vernacular stories of the African transgender community.
20 Apr 2016 52 min

Womandla! - Study Buddy

Schooling and learning is as much about the parent as it is about the child. So how does a parent best support a child’s studies and what extra curricular support is available to you. Study Buddy founder Sudesh Panday and Kumon South Africa spokesperson Rozanne Loney are in studio to…
6 Apr 2016 53 min

Womandla! - We Need to Talk...

"We need to talk" are words that strike fear into almost anybody that hears them. Phumi Mashigo discusses how and why we should have difficult conversations with Roz Solomon who deals with Conversational Intelligence.
30 Mar 2016 53 min

Womandla! - Financing A Business

Financing a business is tough, ask any entrepreneur and when you have put not just your heart and soul but also your life savings into your business you better make sure you protect it as best you can. Michelle Dave talks to Phumi Mashigo about the most important financial risk…
23 Mar 2016 49 min

Womandla! - Businesswoman of the Year Awards

The Businesswomen's Association of South Africa (BWA) is yet again hosting the annual Businesswoman of the Year Awards. Chief Executive Matshepo Msibi and National Chairperson Farza Mall are in studio sounding the call for nominations. Then later, because it's March Phumi Mashigo does a short musical tribute to Mama Africa…
16 Mar 2016 39 min

Womandla! - Woman Youthpreneur

Woman Youthpreneur is all about networking and that's why Zuziwe Mkhwanazi and Sibabalwe from Unorthodox are hosting a breakfast to create these important connections. They are joined by their mentor Zama Ngwevuza to chat about and reflect on their experiences.
9 Mar 2016 51 min

Womandla! - Birth (F*ck Yeah!)

Birth (F*ck Yeah!) is the most honest, real and accessible information handbook about birth choices. The author, Sonia Killik talks about her birth experience and why she is the loudest advocate for natural births in South Africa
2 Mar 2016 47 min

Womandla! - Eating Disorder Awareness Week

It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week and Phumi Mashigo puts the spotlight on the young and old, male and female, who suffer with eating disorders, often in silence. She’s joined by the organiser and facilitator of this awareness campaign, Lize van Wyk, who is also a recovering anorexic. Then, to lighten…
24 Feb 2016 54 min

Womandla! - Steps to Financial Prosperity in 2016

Finance guru Michelle Dave joins Phumi Mashigo to help you have a financially prosperous 2016. It’s not just about how much you earn, but rather about your internal capacity to hold onto money and to believe that you really do deserve wealth, abundance and happiness!
17 Feb 2016 51 min

Womandla! - Grant Shakoane

As it’s the month of love and love songs, Phumi Mashigo brings you a playlist of some of R&B Soul’s greatest love songs with the help of South Africa’s romantic radio broadcasting legend, Grant Shakoane. Brace yourself! It may be cheesy, but it’s definitely going to get you in the…
10 Feb 2016 43 min

Womandla! - Passion for all things Sweet!

Phumi Mashigo is joined by the owner of Sensational Suga to talk about her passion for sweet things and what inspired her to leave marketing for baking.
3 Feb 2016 49 min

Womandla! - Good Old-Fashioned Girl Talk

January has been a long, long month, this is why Phumi Mashigo has decided to shoot the breeze with you and slow things down with some good old-fashioned girl talk.
27 Jan 2016 44 min

Womandla! - New Pension Regulation Bill

Everybody is talking about the new Pension Regulation Bill signed into law by President Jacob Zuma, but what is the fuss really about? Michelle Dave breaks this down, her and Phumi Mashigo also kick-start the 2016 Building Wealth Challenge, don’t miss out!
20 Jan 2016 48 min

Womandla! - Alternative Schooling

It's the first day of school and along with the tears of the first graders, there are plenty of other children who are frustrated by school. If your child is not geared for mainstream, what are your options? Do we, parents and students alike, just have to grin and bear…
13 Jan 2016 51 min

Womandla! - Money Talks

As the year draws to an end Phumi Mashigo asks what you've learnt about money in 2015. She is joined by money guru Michelle Dave, together they recap the most memorable shows they did about money in 2015. Lastly, they share tips that you need to know about budgeting and…
23 Dec 2015 51 min

Womandla! - Millennials

Phumi Mashigo is joined by Millennials to speak about a range of topics from social media to marriage and feminism. She tries to understand their view on the world and their struggles, including their personal and professional journeys.
16 Dec 2015 47 min
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