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 children about financial literacy, instilling values of saving, investing, entrepreneurship ..read more

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 resilience and the need to acknowledge contradictions in indigenous knowledge due to colonization. She ref ..read more

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 her journey to becoming a coach and the process of learning to set prices for her coaching services. B ..read more

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 gratitude, and acknowledging growth facilitated by Vipassana. She shares how Vipassana helped ..read more

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 employment to entrepreneurship, defining identity beyond job titles, and understanding individual as ..read more

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 of money mastery. Throughout the conversation, Ricardo emphasizes the importance of habits over the amou ..read more

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 interplay between Western individualistic approaches to wealth and African communal traditions, emp ..read more

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 information on the book and how to purchase it, check out this link: https://www.wealthy-money.com/moneyperson ..read 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 limitations of attention and resources that come with managing multiple streams of income.  She also ..read more

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, highlighting its origins in emotional dysregulation, power struggles, intergenerational trauma, and societal ..read more