Madame Speaker Says

“She said, ‘They’re not really Black.’ I said… ‘Oh really?’” Instead of clapping back, Sarah Crowell told a story—and changed the room. In this episode, visionary artist and cultural strategist Sarah Crowell joins me to talk about the power of storytelling, the politics of belonging, and what it really means to lead creatively in a world that wants to put us in boxes. We talk about how she dared t...

🎙️ ON TODAY's EPISODE - Grief as Rocket Fuel with Carla Fernandez What shifts when you really understand that time is temporary? In this powerful episode, I sit down with @renegade.carla—grief worker, storyteller, and author of Renegade Grief and Try Not to Cry at Work—to talk about what it means to live with that knowing. We get honest about grief, presence, and the sacredness of everyday mo...

🎙️ ON TODAY's EPISODE - Exit Strategy with Alicia DeLia Tired of the grind? Wondering if there’s more to life than hustle and high costs in the U.S.? There is. And Alicia DeLia of DeLia Impact Advisors is here to prove it. In this episode, we’re talking real options for living better and freer—abroad. Whether you’re dreaming of raising a thriving business and happy babies beyond U.S. borders,...

🎙️ ON TODAY's EPISODE - Your Power Glow with Felicia Walker  Ever walk into a room and feel like your brilliance is dimmed by burned out skin? You're not alone—and this episode is your glow-up intervention. Beauty editor, entrepreneur, and founder of ThisThatBeauty, Felicia Walker joins me to share her signature approach to radiating power from the inside out. From boardrooms to brunches...

Madame Speaker Says is the podcast for women of colour ready to own the mic, drop that book and get paid like a legend. Join Magogodi oaMphela Makhene - author, speaker and coach - for real talk, shortcuts and receipts to help you lead with confidence — on stage, on the page and way beyond the 9–5. No caucacity, no crusty old school leadership. Edges snatched. Script flipped. No apologies. Fresh e...