Wisdom & Wellness with Mpoomy Ledwaba

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In today’s episode, you’re going to hear a deeply honest and refreshing conversation about calling, timing, family, purity, purpose, and what it really looks like to walk with God over the long haul.
Joining Mpoomy is Pastor Martin, founder of Eternal Glory Church, a pastor, husband, and father whose journey reminds us that success doesn’t have to be fast to be faithful.
Timestamps
05:25 Meet Pastor Martin: Nervous, faithful, and walking into a dream
06:50 Mpoomy’s childhood moment that shaped her love for preaching
07:32 Icebreaker: Childhood dreams and getting to know Pastor Martin
10:25 First jobs, early responsibility, and learning to work young
11:40 Being intentionally planted early in life and faith
12:15 Did he ever imagine another career? (Including dreams of singing)
14:00 Bonding over a shared love for R&B music
15:00 Family, siblings, accents, and growing up together
17:40 Navigating church, culture, and belonging
18:35 Building a church that bridges township faith and urban spaces
20:34 Growing up with daily prayer, Bible study, and present parents
23:10 Nature vs nurture: Shaping a child’s path with intention
23:22 Speaking God’s truth over your children
24:50 “Let them be” vs being intentional as a parent
25:17 How seeing parents pray together shaped leadership and life
30:20 When and where Pastor Martin got saved
31:14 What made him want to become a preacher
34:00 Love story: Meeting his wife and knowing she was “the one”
43:05 An honest reflection about purity, struggle, and growth
45:00 Why a guarded life comes from presence, not strictness
46:56 Standing boldly for truth, even when it makes you an outcast
50:20 Being a late bloomer: First car at 32 and trusting the process
51:20 Watching peers climb while choosing a different path
51:50 You don’t need the whole plan, just the first step
59:22 When someone believes in you before it makes sense (David & Adullam)
1:04:38 Why pastoral success didn’t happen immediately
1:06:00 How to hear God when you don’t recognize His voice
1:08:53 Lessons from friendship, marriage, and fatherhood
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Welcome to Season 8 of the Wisdom & Wellness Podcast 
We’re opening the year with a powerful, honest conversation about abundance, responsibility, rest, and becoming the person who can carry what they’re praying for.
In this episode, Mpoomy and Brenden unpack God’s timing versus personal delay, the difference between kindness and niceness, why root work matters more than visible success, and how character, not personality, determines longevity.
This conversation is the foundation for the start of the year, one that invites you to slow down, go deeper, and build well.
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What happens when three women from three different worlds sit down to redefine beauty on their own terms? A conversation that is raw, honest, and powerful enough to shift how we see ourselves.
In this special Dove Live podcast segment at Unlimited WalkFest 2025, Mpoomy Ledwaba is joined by three phenomenal women who each carry their own beauty story, and aren’t afraid to tell it:
Anele Nzimande -Maphanga, representing Dove, a brand that has championed Real Beauty for two decades.
Amahle-Imvelo “Jaxx” Jaxa, influencer, truth-teller, and a young woman navigating beauty, eczema, psoriasis, and the pressure to always “look perfect.”
Lerai “Rai” Rakoditsoe, Gen Z powerhouse and changemaker inspiring young people to break free from clone culture.
Together, they dive deep into beauty autonomy, reclaiming our right to define beauty for ourselves… and no longer for the world. From filters, digital distortion, and global beauty standards, to hair loss, insecurity, healing, generational clashes, and what beauty truly means, this is a conversation every woman needs to hear.
Timestamp Guide
3:00 - When insecurity meets courage. A heartfelt moment as the ladies open up about times they felt insecure but still chose to show up.
3:05 - Anele on her biggest beauty insecurity. A vulnerable and refreshing look at the woman behind the work at Dove.
4:46 - Lerai’s raw honesty. She shares the insecurities she hides behind the camera and the ones she’s still healing.
5:40 - Jaxx’s journey with psoriasis and hair loss. A moving reflection on losing patches of her hair, navigating the condition publicly, and choosing to show up anyway.
7:52 - What does “Real Beauty” actually mean? Each woman gives her definition, touching, personal, and paradigm-shifting.
13:50 - Digital distortion and how Dove is fighting back. Anele unpacks the realities of edited beauty, how it affects everyday women, and what Dove is doing to protect the next generation.
16:33 - Lerai on Gen Z and beauty pressure. She breaks down what young people are experiencing and how filtered perfection is shaping identity.
20:27 - Jaxx’s transition into bald beauty. Her daily emotional journey of accepting a version of herself she never imagined, and how she’s slowly embracing it.
22:23 - Audience moment. Women in the crowd share what beauty means to them.
23:00 - Can generations come together to redefine beauty? The panel unpacks whether we’re truly divided, or simply misunderstood.
24:37 - Lerai on bridging generational gaps. 
27:12 - Anele on losing her mom and how it shaped her view of beauty. A deeply emotional reflection on grief, growing up too fast, and learning that beauty is less about appearance and more about identity.

Join Mpoomy Ledwaba and Gugulethu Nyatsumba in this empowering live edition of the Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, recorded at Unlimited WalkFest 2025. Together, they explore what it truly means to be a woman today, celebrating the power of friendship, the courage to speak your truth, and the bold steps it takes to live authentically.
In this inspiring conversation, they dive into:
Packed with heartfelt stories, laughter, and live audience energy, this episode is a celebration of women embracing their full power, creativity, and courage. Tune in for an uplifting, emotional, and inspiring experience!
 
● Friendship: How women lift, challenge, and support each other● Freedom: Owning your voice and stepping into authenticity● Fearlessness: Taking bold actions despite fear● Community: Creating spaces where women thrive together

In this vibrant, laugh-filled mini-episode, Mpoomy sits down with the always-energetic and effortlessly funny Primo Baloyi, content creator, actor, and South Africa’s unofficial Minister of Vibes.
Together, they dive into real conversations about wellness, identity, and purpose… with the kind of humour only Primo can bring.It’s light, meaningful, honest, and playful, exactly the kind of energy Berocca loves.
You’ll hear Primo open up about growing up in a sporty family, navigating mental health, finding purpose, and still making room for joy, fun, and his favourite hobbies.
Time Stamps
02:41 - Primo in Motion: How Primo moves and stays active daily.
04:44 - The habits that make the biggest difference in his day
6:15 - Primo on Health: His views on holistic health and his mental health journey, growing up in a sporty family.
7:13 - Mental Health Now: How Primo is identifying and managing mental health challenges today.
7:39 - Sport Injury Story: Primo shares his experience with a sports injury and its impact on him.
9:17 - Living in Purpose
10:55 - Living Up to his father's Legacy
13:45  Surprising Success Lessons: The most shocking thing he’s learned about success.
16:44 - Wellness on the Go: How Primo maintains wellbeing amidst a busy schedule.
21:10 - Hobbies and Passions: A peek into the activities that keep Primo grounded and inspired.
22:39 - Fun rapid-fire questions to get to know Primo better
27:35 - How Primo defines holistic wellness