The Motherhood Network

In this powerful episode of The Motherhood Network, Buhle Mabanga and Bayanda Gumede open up about the emotional work of conscious parenting, faith, healing, and breaking generational cycles in African households. Together, they discuss what it truly means to raise emotionally intelligent children, how they had to confront their own childhood wounds, and why parenting begins with self-awareness. T...

In this powerful episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with business icon Ipeleng Mkhari, founder, CEO, mother, and one of South Africa’s most respected women in property. She opens up about her parents’ revolutionary love story during apartheid, the power of legacy, and what it means to lead with dignity. Ipeleng also gets raw about failure, walking away from a JSE listing, balancing mot...

In this moving episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with Nozipho Ntshangase, mother of 8, cast member of The Mommy Club, and host of  @Lifelately_podcast  Nozipho opens up about the highs and lows of her journey, from blended families and the challenges of raising children, to the heartbreak of a public separation, and the healing that follows. This is more than a conversation. It’s a te...

In this powerful episode, Nomazibulo Tshanga and Rechelle Kloeck open up about how they went from struggling moms to building purpose-driven lives, strong marriages, and businesses that impact other women. They talk motherhood, money, marriage, self-worth, therapy, faith, and the power of community. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this conversation will remind you why you shouldn’t. Don’t forg...

Odette van der Haar - marketing powerhouse, former CEO, strategist, and mother - joins The Motherhood Network Podcast for a bold, emotional, and deeply honest conversation. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell for more powerful conversations about motherhood. Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & everywhere you get your podcasts! Stay Connected Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://...

In this deeply heartfelt episode of The Motherhood Network Podcast, we sit down with award-winning gospel artist, minister, wife, and mother Ntokozo Mbambo. She opens up about the realities of motherhood, the pressure of being in the public eye, and what it means to serve both God and yourself without losing who you are in the process. Whether you’re navigating your own purpose or simply trying to...

In this exclusive sit-down, media personality and entrepreneur Minnie Dlamini opens up like never before. From growing up in the spotlight to becoming a mother, navigating a very public divorce, and dealing with the online backlash that followed. This is Minnie, raw and unfiltered. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell for more powerful conversations about motherhood. Also available on Spotif...

In this episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with Dr. Nellie Balfour a leading paediatrician at The Children’s Therapy Centre in Petervale, Sandton. Previously the first private general paediatrician at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital, Dr. Nellie shares her deep insights into newborn care, early childhood development, and why creating a safe and nurturing environment is essential for...

In this powerful episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with Dr Judy Dlamini — medical doctor, businesswoman, author, and the first Black female Chancellor of the University of Witwatersrand. Dr Dlamini shares her remarkable journey, from medicine to boardrooms, and opens up about balancing motherhood, building a legacy, and leading with purpose in spaces not built for women — especially w...

How do you build financial confidence as a mother — and secure your family’s future? In this episode of The Motherhood Network Podcast , we’re joined by Amanda Dusse , financial advisor, Liberty Franchise Principal, and proud mom, to answer exactly that. We dive into: ✔️ Budgeting habits every mom needs ✔️ How to save on a tight income or during maternity leave ✔️ Smart ways to invest for your chi...

In this premiere episode of The Motherhood Network Podcast , we sit down with iconic businesswoman, philanthropist, and mother — Basetsana Kumalo . She opens up about the transformative power of motherhood , the identity shifts that come with raising children, and how she balances purpose, parenting, and legacy. This is an honest, empowering conversation every mother — and every woman — needs to h...