In today’s episode of the  MoneyMagic Podcast, Vangile sits down with Pascaline Nkwe, a #MoneyMagic student, entrepreneur, and Head of Operations and Co-Founder of Miftah Concierge in Dubai.   In this episode, Pascaline shares her journey to overcome her money fears and how to align her spending with values. She discusses the challenges of relocating from South Africa to Dubai, running a concierge business, and managing family expectations. She also emphasizes the importance of separating...

In this week’s podcast, Vangile sits down with Sabrina Lamb, six-time author, former stand up comic and founder and CEO of World of Money and Wekeza. Sabrina explains that her purpose is to ensure Black economic sovereignty throughout the entire planet.   The conversation delves into the challenges faced by people of African descent when it comes to money management and the need for financial education tailored to different cultural contexts.    She highlights the significance of teaching...

In this episode of the Money Magic Podcast Vangile welcomes Mmatshilo Motsei, an expert in African birthing practices, author, PhD holder, and former activist, as her guest.  Mmatshilo shares her journey, from feeling burdened by her family's legacy of healers to embracing it as a privilege. She shares how education often focuses on making a living rather than nurturing dreams and the pressure to conform to societal expectations, especially for women. She highlights the importance of...

In this week’s #MoneyMagic Podcast episode, Vangile sits down with Lebo to talk about her multifaceted journey as an entrepreneur, coach, and healer. With candidness, Lebo shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial endeavours, shedding light on the emotional turmoil that arises with financial setbacks. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes on the importance of introspection in healing and going within, showcasing resilience and self-discovery amid adversity. Lebo also shares about...

In this week’s episode of the #MoneyMagic Podcast, Vangile talks about her experience as a Vipassana meditator.   Vangile shares her transformative journey with Vipassana meditation, highlighting its profound impact on her mental health and well-being. She shares information on how to apply for Vipassana meditation retreats and emphasizes the importance of following the rules and serving at centers to deepen her practice.    She reflects on surrendering to the present moment, embracing...

In this week’s episode of the #MoneyMagic Podcast, Vangile talks to Coach Gemima Phalane (Coach Gee), about her purpose in guiding individuals to remember their true selves, overcome societal limitations, and live authentically to fulfill their life purpose.   In this podcast episode Coach Gee gets vulnerable and shares about the loss of her son and the healing she did and how that helped her get to this point in her work. Coach Gee engages in a conversation about transitioning from formal...

In this week’s episode of the #MoneyMagic Podcast, Vangile talks to Ncumisa Ncama, womb coach and Wealthy Money’s assistant coach, to talk about the transformative power of building a healthy relationship with money.    Ncumisa delves into her personal transformation through the Money Magic course, highlighting the profound shifts experienced in her own life and with clients. She shares how she sees money as an extension of oneself, stressing the need to cultivate a positive relationship with...

In this podcast episode, Vangile interviews Ricardo McRae and shares a powerful story of transformation, highlighting the importance of shifting your mindset for financial success. In this episode Ricaordo discusses essential money principles, such as the Rule of 72 and key milestones for financial growth, starting from saving as little as 25 cents. He shares invaluable insights and actionable steps to help people unlock their potential, build generational wealth, and embrace a new paradigm...

This podcast episode Dr Miranda Moloto interviews Vangile Makwakwa, the host of the #MoneyMagic Podcast at the launch of Vangile’s book, “What’s your Money Personality? Helping Black Families Manage their Finances” at the Book Circle Capital in Johannesburg, South Africa.   In this podcast, Vangile shares her journey of writing about healing ancestral money trauma, discussing the impact of trauma on financial behavior and the concept of money archetypes.   The conversation explores the...

In this video, I read the introduction chapter to my new book, "What's your money personality? Changing the way Black families manage their finances." I'm beyond excited to share this journey with you all. Your support means the world to me, and I can't wait for you to have my book in your hands. The book is available nationwide in South Africa at all major bookstores and on all major eBook platforms such as Amazon Kindle. It will be available internationally November 6th. To get more...

In this week’s podcast episode, Vangile talks about the importance of creating multiple streams of income and shares her experience of launching an AirBnB to cover legal fees in one of her companies.  She explores the concept of scarcity of attention and emphasizes the need for focus and undivided attention in growing a successful stream of income. She shares her experiences with creating multiple streams of income in different industries and the challenges she experienced because of...

In this podcast episode, Vangile discusses the concept of being the black sheep in the family and looks at scapegoating within families and its impact on individuals' financial behavior. She explains that scapegoating occurs when family members project their own shortcomings onto one person, blaming them for everything that goes wrong. This can lead to feelings of not being good enough and constantly doubting oneself. She delves into the complex dynamics of scapegoating within families,...

In this week’s podcast episode, Vangile talks to Whitney Walker, who runs the 'Women Awakening' podcast.  Whitney is a mental health therapist specializing in addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders, and trauma, she combines spirituality and the Divine feminine to guide individuals towards self-acceptance and wholeness. Whitney shares her profound perspective, defining herself as a Divine being experiencing life on Earth. Her purpose revolves around love, communication, relationships,...

In this week’s episode, Vangile engages in a conversation with Soufia Rabha, a skilled traveler from Morocco with expertise in brand marketing, transitioning into content production and digital systems. They first met in Casablanca, Morocco and have since worked together in Wealthy Money.   Throughout the episode, they delve into the intricate relationship between childhood experiences and financial behaviors, shedding light on the challenges that arise in asking for and receiving what one...

In today’s episode Vangile Makwakwa interviews Kristin Wilson, the founder of Bad Ass Digital Nomads. Kristin helps individuals transition into the world of remote work and global living, and she recently published her book, "Digital Nomads for Dummies," serving as a comprehensive guide for aspiring digital nomads.   In this interview Kristin shares her personal journey as a nomad, reflecting on her unexpected role as a teacher and accidental leader within the community.    Kristin defines...

In this week's #MoneyMagic episode, Vangile interviews Amel Derragui, a business and marketing coach, speaker and the founder of Tandem Nomads (tandemnomads.com). In this podcast Amel talks to us about various aspects of personal and business growth, focusing on themes such as adaptability, mindset shifts around money, the importance of self-awareness, and building businesses aligned with one's lifestyle. She shares her personal journeys, emphasizing the transformative effects of living in...

In this week's #MoneyMagic episode, I share my personal experience of overcoming public shaming, reclaiming my power, and healing my not-good-enough wound. Back in 2022, I found myself in the midst of public shaming. It was a tough time as embassies worldwide were contacted with false allegations of me being a tourism fraud, and financial services boards were sent letters tarnishing my reputation as a scam. The impact on my mental health and business was far more significant than I...

Often, as women, our roles start to shift as we expand, and we find ourselves mothering our mothers in very subtle ways. In our expansion, we tend to take on the role of a mother to our mothers. Sometimes, it’s not that we want it to happen, but we automatically find ourselves doing it, especially when we have the finances and the means.  Mothering our mothers, siblings, and children leaves our inner child unnurtured, which can build up resentments. Your inner child becomes angry, and to get...

In this week’s podcast episode I talk about my experience in working with my inner masculine and my inner feminine and how I had to move from one or the other, to find balance between the two, especially in my approach to money and business. We have been taught that the only way to survive is by becoming super productive and hyper-productive even when our spirit is tired and going through emotional trauma. We’ve been asked to give up so much of our mental and emotional health to systems that...

This week on the #MoneyMagic Podcast, I talked to Shanika Malcolm, the founder of Starseed Landing, an organization that focuses on regenerative living, consciousness, and transformation on the planet to help people live in harmony with nature. Shanika is passionate about helping people live an empowered, authentic, and real life.     If you didn’t know, Shanika is the first African American woman to complete the Naked and Afraid 21-day challenge in Chiapas, Mexico in the Jungle. She loves...

Most of us have a money set point - a set number we believe we can make or have in our bank accounts. If you want to see your money set point, look at your bank statement. This is the amount of money you will often have in your bank account.     When you surpass this set point, you can find yourself overspending to get back to it. If you find yourself making more money, you can find yourself sabotaging and losing clients or losing your job so you can get back to your set point.   Join the...

Since I became a full-time entrepreneur and nomad in 2017, the biggest hurdle I had to overcome was to figure out how I would make a consistent income.  How do you build a business where you can start to create a consistent stream of income and continue to serve your customers or clients?  Join me, Vangile, your host in this podcast as I share practical things you can start to implement to start making a consistent stream of income in your business and how to align your strategy and...

Our journeys in life are like concentric rings on a tree. Any decision you have made before will most times be the basis of what you do today. You will always feel a sense of alignment and confidence when you follow your passions to achieve your dreams. The alignment will be manifested in your ability to manage and thrive in uncertainties. Though it’s hard to live with the certainties of living without a salaried job, that sense of being safe to you because of living in your truth is...

It’s completely possible to be invisible and be in front of a million people showcasing your intelligence but never letting them see you. Sharing the theoretical things without showing people who you are and not allowing yourself to be vulnerable or sharing your story can keep you invisible to the very people you’re trying to connect and build trust with. In some cases, this is not a problem, however, if you’re a business owner or in a career where your sales or income depends on connecting...