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 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,...

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 con...

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 lever...

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 b...

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...

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 confi...

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 ha...

Reflections, reflections, reflections, 2024 what a year!!! Join me Lungi your podcast host as I reflect on 2024. Things I’ve learnt and what I’m thankful for. Thank you for journeying with us this year, I look forward to the conversations we’ll curate in 2025. Have a great holiday and I wish you well going into the new year.

Prioritising your health is one of the most impactful decisions you can make, it can make or break your life.  Physical and mental well-being also prevents burnout and reduces the risk of long-term health issues. When you make health a priority, you’re investing in a foundation that supports your personal and professional goals—ensuring that you’re at your best and can lead a fulfilling, balanced...

This podcast episode is a girls chat between two women born in two generations, the type of chat with a friend over popcorn and face masks. We speak about love, careers, motherhood, pressures that stem from being a pioneer if you’re from poverty and more. We unpack these from our perspectives on what we’ve learned and how some experiences shaped our life decisions.

What is my personal brand? What do people think of how I show up? Am I a brand? Should I be a brand? If these are the questions that have crossed your mind, then this podcast episode is for you. In this episode we speak about Building a Personal Brand with Sibahle Magadla, a seasoned Economist Specialist and Mindset Career Coach. She shares her experience and advice on building a consistent, authe...

In this episode we speak about the gift of friendship, how a friendship can shape us, make us feel safe, seen, loved and heard. Our guest Lebogang Shongwe shares her experiences in friendship and learnings. “ She is a friend of my mind. She gathers me man. The pieces I am, she gathers them and gives them back to me in all the right order. It’s good you know when you have a woman who is the friend...

In this podcast episode we speak about motherhood in honour of Mother's day, Nondyebo Zingitwa-Maake shares her journey of motherhood from a lens of being a new mother, career woman and a daughter. We unpack the challenges, triumphs and beauty in the journey of motherhood not only that but also the growth in every area of life that's in this journey. To all the amazing mothers, Happy Mot...

What's your reason for being? What is your purpose? These seem like a trivial questions however many battle with articulating a clear answer. Sometimes you know your purpose however the journey to pursuing it, immersing yourself in it is not linear and discouraging. Do you know your purpose but have disqualified yourself? To unpack this topic I speak to speaker, youth employment expert and mi...

On this podcast episode , we explore a few valuable lessons from my perspective and highlight the importance of applying important life lessons to break an undesirable cycle and how these gave helped me align with who I am becoming!

Join us in an episode where we have a light hearted and yet insightful conversation about what it means to be a woman in tech, lessons learned from pivoting and redirecting your dreams, most importantly investing in yourself as a woman even investing in the woman you want to become. This episode we sit down with an amazing, gorgeous,thriving woman in tech Robina Kafuko who through her experiences...

We have had podcasts about self-love, worth, equally important are romantic relationships in our lives. In her book lean in Sheryl Sandberg declares "Who you marry is the single most important career decision you make." Often intentionality is given in every other area of life but this one; yet it is one of those that affect us the most. In this episode I chat with Thabo Ndlela to explor...

"Ziphathise okwesitsha esihlala ku room divider" treat yourself like the best dish set that is kept in a cabinet or rather that special place that holds valuable items. In this episode we unpack self worth with our resident psychologist Busisiwe Mhlungu, a concept we often struggle with. We speak about being a person of high value and believing in what we deserve. How do you see yourself...

A wholesome conversation with the newest CodeNgwana board member, a social entrepreneur, visionary and technology innovation specialist Apiwe Hotele. Founder of Enlighten-edu and  of breaking stereotypes a platform that has evolved from not only show casing women in STEM but being a safe haven for women pursuing STEM careers to vent, be seen and heard. She's a change maker and a physical repr...

We often start the year with new year's resolutions, a long change list, challenges etc. However, if you've tried to change; you quickly realise that staying true to those goals is not as trivial. Furthermore, things don't always go as planned, the world goes into a recession for instance which might present adverse effects on your finances. Changing our habits requires a shift in m...

In this episode we have a seat at the table and talk to Sne Dlamini, Chief Information Officer in one of the leading FinTech companies in South Africa. Sne is a trailblazer, she holds various IT degrees with over 15 years experience in IT. This spans across local, regional and global roles. She also holds an MBA degree with over 8 years experience in various leadership roles. She's passionate...

" I love myself; the quietest, simplest, most powerful revolution ever." Nayyirah Waheed.  In this episode we speak about "self love", how to cultivate a healthy relationship with self. Counselling Psychologist Busisiwe Mhlungu helps us explore this topic sharing the importance of how we were loved, how emotional attachments stem from this. She then provides wisdom around bound...