In Her Words: Working Conversations by Women

Thando Mazibuko

In Her Words: Working Conversations By Women A safe space where women from all walks of life share their journeys, wisdom, and hard-earned lessons. Through candid, soulful conversations, we explore the evolution of women as they navigate careers, identity, reinvention, and purpose. Hosted by Thando Mazibuko, each episode amplifies authentic voices, celebrates resilience, and inspires others to step into their greater selves, unapologetically. Because when women speak, the world listens.

  1. The Common Thread: Sisterhood Beyond Borders with Silvia Resnik

    18H AGO

    The Common Thread: Sisterhood Beyond Borders with Silvia Resnik

    What do a successful Western executive and a Maasai woman facing FGM have in common? More than you think. In this powerful episode of In Her Words: Working Conversations by Women, coach Silvia Resnik bridges two worlds—Austria and Tanzania—to reveal a profound truth about sisterhood. She works with women who have material success but feel empty inside, AND with Maasai women fighting for tangible safety from FGM and gender-based violence. Her insight? Women are the same. Not in our struggles, but in our universal need for help. One needs soul connection. The other needs tangible resources. Both need community. In this episode, you'll discover: ✨ How Silvia's encounter with the Maasai people transformed her life. ✨ Why "checking all the boxes" doesn't guarantee fulfillment. ✨ The bridge between Western existential struggles and African grassroots realities. ✨ How sisterhood transcends borders, class, and circumstance. ✨ Silvia's work ending FGM and empowering Maasai women toward independence. ⚠️ Content Note: This episode discusses Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and gender-based violence. Please listen with care. Resources available at alarawomen.online. Join the conversation: 🌍 Visit: www.alarawomen.online 🎙️ Follow: @AlaraWomenNetwork on social media 💬 Share: What does sisterhood mean to YOU? Follow Silvia Resnik: Website Instagram LinkedIn #InHerWords #AlaraWomen #Sisterhood #FGMawareness #WomensEmpowerment #MaasaiWomen #CrossBorderDialogue #PowerInProgress #WomenSupportingWomen #GenderBasedViolence #SoulConnection #Tanzania #Austria #Coaching #WomensRights

    23 min
  2. Hidden Time to Harmony: Redefining Success Beyond Balance | Coach Lee

    10/01/2025

    Hidden Time to Harmony: Redefining Success Beyond Balance | Coach Lee

    In this powerful Season 4 finale, host Thando Mazibuko sits down with Coach Lee a criminal defense attorney from Florida who followed her calling into transformational coaching. While still practicing law, Coach Lee noticed something powerful: people kept turning to her not just for legal advice but for life guidance. She had a natural ability to help others gain clarity, set boundaries, and move forward with confidence. During the pandemic, she made the intentional decision to get formally certified as a coach and step fully into her mission: helping high-achieving corporate women break free from overwhelm, reclaim their time, and create lives of harmony not hustle. Now, as a productivity and accountability coach, she teaches women how to uncover the hidden time in their day, shift from surviving to thriving, and build sustainable success that aligns with their values without guilt or compromise. In this conversation, you’ll learn: 🔹 Why “work-life balance” is a myth and what to aim for instead. 🔹 How to stop doing it all and start living again. 🔹 One practical shift to reclaim your time, even when you’re overwhelmed. 🔹 The truth about boundaries, energy, and the “superwoman” syndrome. 🔹 And how reconnecting with your purpose changes everything. 🎧 Whether you're navigating a career transition, managing multiple roles, or simply ready to design a life that fits you, this episode is your invitation to slow down, streamline, and reclaim your rhythm. Thank you for being part of Season 4. Your presence matters. We’ll be back with Season 5, where we continue amplifying women who are transforming systems, reclaiming voice, and leading with courage. Follow Coach Lee: Website #InHerWords #CoachLee #HiddenTimeToHarmony #ThrivingWithoutHustle #WomenInLeadership #CorporateWomen #WorkLifeHarmony #ProductivityForWomen #PodcastSA #ReclaimYourTime #HarmonyOverBalance #InHerWordsPodcast #AlaraWomen #FinancialConfidence #SpeakEarnCodeLead #TheEyeOfTheBeholder #BlackWomenLead #LawyerToCoach #FloridaCoach #Season4Finale #InHerWordsS4

    26 min
  3. The Anti-Hustle Blueprint: Building a Business That Works With Your Life | Ilana Morris

    09/17/2025

    The Anti-Hustle Blueprint: Building a Business That Works With Your Life | Ilana Morris

    In this empowering episode, host Thando Mazibuko sits down with Ilana Morris Strategic Operations Expert, Automation Enthusiast, and former educator turned Online Business Manager to redefine what success looks like when your body says no to hustle. Diagnosed with a rare cancer at 25 while teaching in The Bronx, Ilana’s life was forever changed. That crisis became her catalyst leading her from over a decade in education operations to launching her own business, built on systems, sustainability, and self-care. She now helps entrepreneurs untangle chaos, modernize their workflows, and build businesses that run smoothly without sacrificing their health or sanity. In this conversation, you’ll learn: 🔹 How Ilana turned personal crisis into operational clarity. 🔹 Why she treats automation as self-care and how it can be for you too. 🔹 One small step to stop drowning in tools like Notion, ClickUp, and Zapier. 🔹 The #1 operational mistake solopreneurs make (and how to fix it). 🔹 And how to use data simply, even if you’re not an analyst. 🎧 Whether you're a solopreneur feeling overwhelmed, navigating health challenges, or just ready to design a business that fits your life this episode is your invitation to slow down, streamline, and reclaim your energy. Connect with Ilana: LinkedIn Book a session with Ilana #InHerWords #IlanaMorris #AntiHustleBlueprint #OperationsAsSelfCare #OnlineBusinessManager #WomenInBusiness #SolopreneurLife #SystemsOverStress #ChronicIllnessAndBusiness #PodcastSA #ReclaimYourTime #NoMoreBurnout #InHerWordsPodcast #AlaraWomen #FinancialConfidence

    28 min
  4. Life Skills to Leadership: How Everyday Women Are Rewriting the Rules | Pumula Banda

    08/27/2025

    Life Skills to Leadership: How Everyday Women Are Rewriting the Rules | Pumula Banda

    In this powerful closing episode of our #WomensMonth series, host Thando Mazibuko sits down with Pumula Banda, an independent contractor with Kintsu Consulting Group, to explore how African women can transform their everyday life skills into professional leadership power. Pumula shares how resilience, communication, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills, women use daily at home and in community, are not just valuable, but essential in the workplace. Yet, as she says: “The systems weren’t built for us.” This conversation dives into: 🔹 Why we must stop trying to “fit in” and start rewriting the rules. 🔹 How soft skills drive team cohesion, mental health, and organizational success. 🔹 The perceptions of African women in global workplaces. 🔹 And how we can build new systems that honor our voice, culture, and strength. As someone who trains teams in leadership and self-awareness, Pumula offers a bold vision for inclusive, human-centered workplaces where women don’t just survive, but thrive. This episode is a celebration of the everyday woman — the mother, the sister, the mentor who leads with wisdom, even when no one is watching. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and be reminded: Your life skills are leadership skills. Connect with Pumula: • Twitter: @thekintsuway• Instagram: @kintsuconsulting• LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsu-consulting/ • Email: kintsuconsulting@gmail.com or ysbanda@outlook.com #InHerWords #PumulaBanda #LifeSkillsToLeadership #WomensMonth2025 #WinsMonth #BlackWomenLead #AfricanWomen #WorkplaceEquity #SystemsWerenTBuiltForUs #PodcastSA #OwnYourPower #LeadershipForAll

    31 min

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In Her Words: Working Conversations By Women A safe space where women from all walks of life share their journeys, wisdom, and hard-earned lessons. Through candid, soulful conversations, we explore the evolution of women as they navigate careers, identity, reinvention, and purpose. Hosted by Thando Mazibuko, each episode amplifies authentic voices, celebrates resilience, and inspires others to step into their greater selves, unapologetically. Because when women speak, the world listens.