Stretch Podcast

249. A True Story of My Butterflies

Welcome to an enlightening episode of The Stretch Podcast. In this thoughtful discussion, host Lebo Pule converses with author and yogi Pebetsi Makgalemele Charnely.  Known for her inspiring journey of resilience and transformation, Pebetsi shares the touching story behind her memoir, dealing with pregnancy losses, and finding solace in yoga.
Discover the heartfelt symbolism Pebetsi attaches to her lost babies, represented as beautiful yet ephemeral butterflies. Dive into an engaging exploration of her path to motherhood, her experiences with societal pressures, and the role yoga has played in her life, including the foundation of her yoga studio. We also uncover details about her latest book, "A True Story of My Butterflies".
we touch on enduring themes of loss, love, resilience, and transformation. She also candidly opens up about a near-death experience, marking a pivotal point in her life and leading her towards a path of acceptance, healing, and self-discovery. She shares how yoga and reflexology became her instrumental tools of healing.
Bio 
Pebetsi Viola R Charnley.
I qualified as a Hot Bikram yoga teacher from the India School of Yoga in Lons Angeles  USA in 2012 and as a Vinyasa yoga teacher from Joga Yoga school in Bali Indonesia in 2022. I have since taught yoga in Bangkok , Phuket , Kenya and all over south Africa. I also teach Hoolahooping and i am Thai Yoga massage therapist in training. I have recently published a book about my journey to motherhood and how the practice of yoga helped me cope with the journey.
I do teach yoga from LOVE all I ask for is that you bring an open mind and a happy smiley face!!!
 
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The Future of Stokvel

In this episode I am in conversation with Dr. Pallo Marumo on the power, potential and future of stokvels. Morden day stokvels that are investment and long term focused, could be one of the solutions to economic freedom for black people. With the right intentions and less consumerism mindset, stokvels could potentially solve generational poverty - and that is at the heart of my conversation with Dr. Marumo 
Bio
Dr Pallo (Problem Solver) Marumo is the MD at Tsoga Afrika Insurance Brokers. He qualified as a medical doctor in 1998 and worked in various hospitals until he joined the Military in 2004. During his stint at the military, Pallo was recruited into the prestigious Presidential Medical Unit in 2007 where he was soon appointed as the Resident Commander for the ground medical team of the late President Rolihlahla Mandela. He served in the team until the late President’s passing in 2013. His selfless service in President Mandela’s team earned him one of the greatest honors - the Nelson Mandela Gold Medal in 2014. Pallo is the Co-founder of Tsoga Afrika Investment Holdings and Non-Executive Director at The People’s Fund. He is also chairs the Project’s Committee at Calidris Investment Primary Cooperative – a collective of 400 professionals. In the past years he also served as an Advisory Committee member of The People’s Stokvel CFI – a collective of 3000 members. Pallo is a strong believer in the power of cooperative economics and holds a firm view that a country can turn its fortunes around in just one decade.
Contacts: 
Facebook: Pallo Marumo
Website: Home - Tsoga Afrika Insure (tsogainsure.co.za)
Website: Tsoga Afrika Investment Holdings - website under development
Email: Pallo@tsogaafrika.co.za
 
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Embodying Feminine Energy in a Masculine World

In this  episode, our host Lebo Pule is in  conversation with Marilu Gabba, a respected intimacy coach. This dialogue revolves around the intriguing facets of female energy, femininity and the complexities of navigating a man's world.
Highlighting the evolving societal role of women, Lebo and Marilu excavate the challenges and triumphs surrounding womanhood and femininity in a world largely built by men. The conversation dives deep into patriarchy, personal identity, motherhood, mental health, and the hormonal differences between genders, offering listeners an engaging, personal journey into the essence of feminine power.
Bio
Marilu Gabba is an Intimacy Coach focused on supporting women and couples to live a life with epic love and meaningful intimacy. Whether single or partnered, she believes that living a life that prioritizes great communication, intimacy and wholesome connection is the best elixer for a life of vitality and joy. 
 
Marilu is a triple-certified VITA (Vital & Integrated Tantric Approach) Coach and gets clients lasting results through simple, step-by-step processes rooted in both modern Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. 
 
She has a deep love for working with women to help them fall in love firstly with themselves, and to make pleasure a priority in their lives. 
 
Contacts 
Facebook: Marilu Gabba Intimacy Practice
Website: Marilu Gabba Intimacy Practice | Make Your Pleasure a Priority
 
 
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245. Relationship with Yourself

In this empowering episode of The Stretch Podcast, our host Lebo Pule and guest Hakeem Lesolang, founder of FOLA Wellness and Healing, delve into deep conversations about self-development, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth. Discussing the importance of self-love and self-identity in relationship building, Hakeem offers invaluable perspectives to help navigate a world where maintaining healthy relationships can be challenging.
With expertise as a marriage counselor, life coach, and hypnotherapist, Hakeem shares his personal journey of self-discovery that transformed him into a beacon of holistic therapy. Emphasizing on the importance of authenticity and being true to one's self, Hakeem underlines the significance of a strong relationship with oneself directly influencing our relationships with others.
In this insightful conversation, Hakim explores various facets of relationships. From understanding the role of sex, to the value of spiritual connection, listeners will gain rich insights into emotional well-being and personal growth. This engaging discussion unravels the continuous inner work required to grow and evolve, offering a fresh perspective on self-love and authenticity.
This episode forms a woven narrative around authenticity and self-discovery. Delving into issues of trust, vulnerability, and emotional availability, and offering simulated scenarios that mirror many people's struggles on the journey to self-realization, this engaging conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand themselves better. Dive into this thought-provoking, path-breaking episode that offers a fresh take on discovering authenticity and finding purpose in life.
BIO
Hakeem Lesolang is the visionary founder of FOLA Wellness & Healing, an innovative wellness company dedicated to transforming lives through holistic therapy. With a multifaceted background that encompasses roles as a marriage counselor, life coach, and hypnotherapist, Hakeem has dedicated his career to guiding individuals and corporate teams on their journeys to emotional and mental wellness. His work, deeply rooted in empathic connection and personal empowerment, has established him as a respected figure in the wellness community and a sought-after speaker and facilitator. Hakeem’s proven success with FOLA Wellness & Healing continues to inspire those seeking balance and fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.
Contacts 
Facebook and Instagram: @HakeemAndrsn and Hakeem Anderson-Lesolang
Website: Home | My Site (folahealing.com)
 
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244.What Is Your Money Personality- Part 2

Welcome to another captivating episode of The Stretch Podcast! Hosted by me, Lebukule, and in this episode, I continue my enlightening discussion with the acclaimed author and money trauma coach Vangile Makwakwa as we elaborate on her impactful book, "What Is Your Money Personality?"
We discuss in great detail about the five money personality archetypes - the sweet one, the fixer, the runaway, the destroyer, and the eternal child, uncovering their unique behaviors, habits, and attitudes towards money. Notably, I share my personal experiences as I find myself resonating with the 'sweet one' and 'the runaway' archetypes, a candid disclosure on my struggles with setting solid boundaries and escapism relating to financial matters.
As powerful as our candid conversation is, Vangile's book also offers practical exercises and motifs to ultimately bring about real transformation. Therefore, I encourage you to delve into this episode, explore your money personality archetypes, and initiate your healing journey with us.
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BIO 
Vangile is an entrepreneur, money trauma coach and author of three books including Heart Mind and Money: Using emotional intelligence for Financial Success. She has an honors degree from UCT, and an MBA from Simmons School of Management in Boston USA. Vangile is a founder of Wealthy Money.com, a company dedicated to helping women heal ancestral money trauma and improve their financial wellbeing. She hosts the Money Magic Podcast and Property Magicians Podcast. 
Contact 
www.wealthy-money.comwww.twitter.com/vangilemakwakwawww.youtube.com/wealthmoney1wealthymoney.podbean.com
Istagram: @vangilemakwakwa
Facebook: Vangilemakwakwa
Twitter: @vangilemakwakwa
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243. What is Your Money Personality

Today I am in conversation with the Beyounce of Money Coaching :) The one and only Vangile Makwakwa.
Vangile is not a stranger to the podcast and to stretchers, she has helped many of my students and me over the years in dealing with our various money wounding. 
In this episode we specifically talk about her last book What Is Your Money Personality - Changing How Black families manage finances. In the book she covers 5 distinct archetypes/personalities, their core wounds and how healing and turning the shadow archetype into a golden archetype can change their financial game. 
BIO 
Vangile is an entrepreneur, money trauma coach and author of three books including Heart Mind and Money: Using emotional intelligence for Financial Success. She has an honors degree from UCT, and an MBA from Simmons School of Management in Boston USA. Vangile is a founder of Wealthy Money.com, a company dedicated to helping women heal ancestral money trauma and improve their financial wellbeing. She hosts the Money Magic Podcast and Property Magicians Podcast. 
Contact 
www.wealthy-money.comwww.twitter.com/vangilemakwakwawww.youtube.com/wealthmoney1wealthymoney.podbean.com
Istagram: @vangilemakwakwa
Facebook: Vangilemakwakwa
Twitter: @vangilemakwakwa
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242. The Strangeness of 2024

Hello again and Compliments of the new year! 
I wish you everything of the best for this strange year ahead :), at the beginning of each year I share with you my thoughts, themes, downloads and messages from the ethers about how the year will likely unfold. I began this practice official in 2020. 2024 is indeed going to be the strangest of the 2020s thus far, and the reason is that 2024 is the last year 'the old world' so it's going to be Strange more than anything. 
This episode is full and free as I always offer a freebie at the beginning of the year. From next week we will resume the partial episode for the unsubscribed. Enjoy, link to subscribe below. 
 
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Academic Challenges - With Tau Pule

In this final episode for the year, I am in conversation with Tau Pule, who also happens to be my son about the challenges of academic work for children who are not academically strong. 
He shares his side of the story of how he perceives school in general and how his two set backs of repeating grade 1 and repeating grade 4 affected him. He goes on to share about the positive impacts of going to a school that focuses on skills such as an improved confidence and self esteem.
It is an inspirational conversation for any child and parent that is facing the challenges of academics. 
 
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240. The Breadwinner Unpacked

Coach Nunu returns to the podcast by popular demand, conversation we had on episode 234 triggered and sparked a lot of interest from you. And today we unpack the real role of the bread winner. Nunu believes this role is more of a calling and carries with it far more responsibility than the financial resources
Bio 
Nunu Nkosi is a Family Coach that works with adults and children, specialising on family dynamics and upbringing
She helps people heal their childhood trauma and family wounds so they can experience authenticity and joyful relationships
Contact
Instagram: @familymatterswithcoachnunuFacebook: Nompumelelo Nunu Nkosi
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239. Leaving SA -Living Abroad

Has the thought of leaving the South Africa or your country of origin ever crossed your mind. Do you fantasize about make it big or just living better outside your country? Or are you just curious of how people who leave SA and make it abroad do it? 
If yes this episode is going to give you so much insight. In the episode I am in conversation with Tshepiso Madihlaba and Sibo Hlatshwayo on the dynamics of living overseas. 
Bio 
Tshepiso Madihlaba was born and raised in Limpopo, South Africa. She studied medicine at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and qualified as a medical doctor. In addition, she holds an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology. Washington D.C, USA.
 
Tshepiso currently lives in Chicago, USA with her 2 wonderful children; and works as a Medical Director for a multinational pharmaceutical company.
 
Tshepiso counts writing as one of her passions, and has been in love with it since her childhood. She is working on her first novel, Maserati, an engaging read for a contemporary audience, expected to launch early 2024.
Sibo’s Bio 
I'm a Zulu woman, born and bred in Ladysmith KwaZulu Natal, SA.  
 
The love of travel and the finer things in life landed me in the UK many years ago, and since then I have been hit by the travel bug and found myself a home in London. I'm a firstborn and I have all the traits that you can think of, deputy parent, breadwinner and rich auntie… 
 
I can also be found cooking a storm for my family and entertaining them with my travel stories… my Gogo would be proud if she had to see how much I living cooking as an adult, she used to warn me for loving books so much, and she will say, will your husband eat books? I love the outdoors and all things healthy eating and mindfulness... 
 
My new-found hobby is walking to work, so that's 2 hours of total bliss that clears my head and allows me to indulge in stretch podcasts and coaching notes, what an awesome way to start and end my day, as a single mum, this time as become my precious me time.  I'm also big on friendship and sisterhood, my tribe anchors me to be my best self and I do the same for them.
 
I have been a Radiographer for 23 years and have enjoyed my career both in SA and the UK,  the most fulfilling part of this is seeing my patients walk away with a bit of hope and mentoring and training that Junior is also fulfilling. As I get older I'm more passionate about personal development and spiritual growth, I love referring to myself as Umntwana weThonga as I walk with those who came before me.
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