Sisterhood of the Travelling Mgowo

This week we ask: we’re always screaming “be real”… but what does that even mean? We unpack our relationship with authenticity, what it means when people in our lives are not being real and how quickly we can resist it when it’s uncomfortable or costs us something.

We regret to announce the passing of “the squad.” 🕊️ Cause of death: growth, difference, whyling and outgrowing the need to be the same. On this episode, we talk all about going from squad centered friendships to more individual friendships. So tell us, have you experienced this?

Why do some people withhold when they have enough to give? In this episode, we get into something we’ve all experienced but struggled to name —rationing. The quiet, calculated way people hold back resources, opportunities, information, or support based on what they think you have or don’t have. The generosity that comes with conditions attached. The help that never quite arrives. We unpack where t...

In our very first episode of this new chapter, we sit down to do what we do best: talk. Honestly, openly, and without a filter. We get into where life has taken us since you last heard from us, what's changed, what hasn't, and why — after everything — we knew we had to come back to this microphone. Ngumbuyo ke Lo. We're back.

So... we need to have a little chat.

One thing about us, we will reflect! It's good to be back and on this episode we catch you up on all things SMgowo as well as some reflections on social media and how we have been using it. We are also introducing a new segment where we read out some listener questions and comments and hopefully try and address them! Stay tuned for part 2. Don't forget to rate our podcast on your favourite...

The episode title peaks for itself. We try to reflect on what good identifying red flags does for us... It's a whole lot tougher than we think. Don't forget to follow us on the socials @SMgowo and rate us on your favourite podcast streaming platform.

Happy New Year!   In this episode we reflect on the year that was, speak good things on the year to come and rant a little.   Don't forget to follow us on IG, Tiktok and Twitter @Smgowo as well as rate our podcast on your preferred podcast streaming platforms!

Today we talk about stepping outside of ourselves and our actions and behaviours to see how we could be doing something wrong. Over the last few years we've received a few requests for merch - we finally feel brave enough to explore this. Please let us know what you'd be interested in. We really appreciate your support. We also announced the winner of our competition.

Firstly, check out that new new! On this episode, we talk about the toll it takes to be vulnerable and how frankly tiring it can be to open yourself up so much. We also catch you up on the new look as well as the competition for those who guessed all the snippets correctly and snagged an extra point for guessing what the change would be. We're also thinking of putting up some merch. Let us know wh...

With Sniper navigating motherhood and Mixo navigating school, we can get lost in trying grasp ownership over our success. Check us out as we talk about success and redefining what it looks like now.  This episode is brought to you by Momentum for their #SheOwnsHerSuccess campaign. Please follow Momentum @MomentumZA across all social media platforms.    Don't forget to follow us...

One thing about Monday, it will creep up on you while you’re minding your business on Sunday. On this episode we talk about ‘Sunday blues’ and that anxiousness you feel ahead of work. Please don’t forget to rate us on your preferred streaming platforms and to follow us on the socials at @smgowo Title loosely translated: I've got anxiety/I am anxious

Part 2 is here and so is our new host! On this episode we catch you all up on the last few months and the changes we have been going through and how we have been dealing with them.  Please don't forget to rate us on your preferred streaming platforms and to follow us on the socials at @SMgowo

Our new host is here! This episode we catch you all up on the last few months and the changes we have been going through. Zoom interrupted us so Part 2 will drop soon. Please don't forget to rate us on your preferred streaming platforms and to follow us on the socials at @SMgowo 

Welcome back to another episode of SMgowo. This episode is a little different. What happens when you breakup with a friend and something tragic happens to them? Do you reach out? Do you let them be? Help Mixo figure out what to do.   Dont forget to follow us on Twitter, IG and Tiktok @SMgowo

On this episode we talk about The Tinder Swindler, (romantic) loneliness and the high horse industrial complex. Don't forget to check us out on our socials @SMgowo

Welcome to season 2 of SMgowo! On this episode we reflect on the previous year and what we have learned. Don't forget to check us out on Twitter and IG @SMgowo and please rate our podcast on your preferred podcast platforms.

We’re back! On this episode, we catch you up on what’s been going on with us and why we took a little hiatus. Don't forget to follow us on IG and Twitter @Smgowo 

With the seasons changing, tough times want to last. On this episode, we talk about some ways we are trying to get through this season.  Our producer Menzi is crowdfunding for the creation of his graphic novel "Mount Olympus". If you listen to and love SMgowo, please read up on it more and donate here: https://jumpstarter.co.za/projects/mount-olympus-graphic-novel/

On this episode we discuss the fallacy of choosing kind men. Our producer Menzi is crowdfunding for the creation of his graphic novel Mount Olympus. If you listen and love SMgowo, please read up on it more and donate here https://jumpstarter.co.za/projects/mount-olympus-graphic-novel/

This week we talk about letting go of the shame we feel when it comes to expressing or acknowledging our needs. Our producer Menzi is crowdfunding for the creation of his graphic novel Mount Olympus. If you listen and love SMgowo, please read up on it more and donate here https://jumpstarter.co.za/projects/mount-olympus-graphic-novel/

Yeah things are bad. We talk about what's been happening over the past couple of weeks and touch on bullying, our experience with it and much more. #JusticeForLulu #JusticeForLufuno

What a month, chile! Subscribe to our Youtube channel and check us out on our socials @SMgowo

In this episode, we discuss International Women's Month, the spaces that have held us because of women, what we wish we knew as younger women, and how grateful we are for the women in our lives. S/O to Levis Haus of Strauss Africa for letting us shoot in their space and for the drip.

On this episode, we discuss the end of relationships as we end off February and our series about love. We also announce the winners of our birthday Instax giveaway! Don't forget to follow us on IG and Twitter @Smgowo as well as like, comment and subscribe to our Youtube channel.