Money Magic Podcast

Vangile Makwakwa
Money Magic Podcast

Welcome to the Money Magic Podcast with Vangile Makwakwa, this is the podcast where we talk about trauma and how it affects our finances and our lives. The intention with this podcast is to provide you with weekly episodes that help you understand the importance of healing and help you understand your relationship with money better so you can start making different financial decisions and creating a life you love for yourself and future generations.

  1. 13 NOV

    Episode 121: How Family Dynamics Shape Our Relationship With Money

    In this week’s podcast of the Money Magic Podcast, Vangile shares the first of her seven-part What's Your Money Personality? Masterclasses.   In the class she explores how financial behaviors and patterns are passed down through generations. This class focused on how ancestral money trauma influences our nervous systems, emotional responses, and attitudes toward money.   She discusses how family dynamics, co-regulation, and inherited beliefs create unconscious patterns around spending, saving, and earning.   She also looked at the impact of dysregulated nervous systems on financial behaviors and how trauma from previous generations manifests in the way we approach money today. Tune in.    During this episode, you will learn about:   [02:08] – Introduction to the masterclass [06:37] – Vangile shares personal financial experiences [09:34] - Discussion on family dynamics and financial habits [12:22] - Explanation of trauma and its impact [15:25] - Childhood trauma and financial behavior [18:24] - Introduction to ancestral trauma [21:24] - Trauma's intergenerational effects [27:19] - The impact of upbringing on financial decisions [36:58] - Importance of nervous system regulation [46:18] - Impact of sibling relationships on financial behavior [49:19] - Recognizing and understanding financial patterns [53:13] - Explanation of mirroring and rebelling against patterns [57:03] - Audience interaction and advice on financial behavior [01:00:07] – The impact of family structure on financial literacy [01:08:19] - Conclusion and final thoughts on family dynamics [01:11:02] - Information on purchasing the book and coaching services [01:12:27] - Audience questions and wrap-up    Notable Quotes         “Money affects not just us as individuals, but the people around us."       "Trauma is also the small things that happen to us."       "When we feel unsafe, when we have money, we feel anxious. Our nervous system becomes dysregulated."       "How families communicate about money can significantly influence financial behaviour."       "By understanding our family connections and why we behave the way we do, we can make better financial choices."   Additional money trauma resources:   One on One Coaching: https://www.wealthy-money.com/coaching  Money Magic course: https://www.wealthy-money.com/moneymagic  7 Day Tapping into Ancestral Money Wisdom Training: https://wealthy-money.com/training Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vangilemakwakwa/

    1h 15m
  2. 5 NOV

    Episode 120: Wealth, Wounds, and the Lower Chakras: A Journey into Financial and Sexual Healing

    In this week’s podcast of the Money Magic Podcast, Vangile sits down with Brittany Williams, who discusses her work in facilitating freedom, particularly as a sex doula focusing on lower chakras.    Brittany highlights the importance of addressing trauma, which often hides in one's sexuality, and how this can manifest in various life aspects, including financial behaviors. She delves into unconventional paths, such as anal consciousness and placenta work, to explore the nuances of trauma and its impact on one's life. Brittany shares personal experiences of her health challenges and how understanding her lineage helped her navigate and transform those aspects of her life.   Brittany also discusses the significance of understanding the placenta's role and how it connects generations, carrying ancestral experiences that shape one's current life. She advocates for accessing the energetics of the placenta to gain insights into one's lineage and personal history.    The conversation also explores the importance of breaking systemic patterns, especially in marginalized communities, to create a better future for subsequent generations. Brittany emphasizes the need for individuals to develop the acumen to hold and grow wealth, rather than just having access to it.   This is another insightful episode.  Tune in.    During this episode, you will learn about:   [02:24] – Introduction to Brittany Williams [03:35] - Brittany discusses her soul's journey and roles in life. [05:14] - Trauma manifesting in money and sexuality. [09:49] - Brittany explains the significance of the placenta. [15:10] - Brittany talks about her family’s health patterns. [20:52] - Accessing the placenta energetically. [23:20] - Meditation practices related to the placenta. [28:36] - The connection between fibroids and ancestral behavior. [34:51] - Brittany shares her genealogy and its impact on her life. [41:38] – The difference between proximity and access. [48:20] - The acumen of understanding how to hold things. [53:51] - Shifts in relationships with money and time. [55:53] - Anal consciousness and its significance. [59:10] - Identity level release and sexual trauma. [01:03:08] - How anal consciousness affects vocal expression. [01:09:41] - Exploring pleasure and prosperity through release. [01:11:49] – Contact Brittany: https://www.instagram.com/thee_brittanyrwilliams/ or https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=23421550     Notable Quotes   "I noticed one thing is that money was where people's trauma went to manifest itself, but the sexuality was where people's trauma went to hide." "Your placenta is basically your motherboard for your humanity as you came into this Earth." "Our sacral space is holding so much of our personal history and our personal experiences." "The placenta is taking up the chemistry of the wound carrier as they move through life." "I think that the way that we accelerate that human experience is understanding the going past access and getting into the acumen and learning how to hold it." "Luxury is about a facilitation and a receiving. But pleasure happens when you have that both when you have the receiving and you have the release."   Additional money trauma resources:   One on One Coaching: https://www.wealthy-money.com/coaching  Money Magic course: https://www.wealthy-money.com/moneymagic  7 Day Tapping into Ancestral Money Wisdom Training: https://wealthy-money.com/training Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vangilemakwakwa/

    1h 16m
  3. 29 OCT

    Episode 119: The Life-Changing Impact of Sexual Pleasure on Personal and Financial Growth

    In this week’s episode of the #MoneyMagic Podcast, Vangile Makwakwa sits with Naomi Harris, an expert in sexual pleasure and empowerment, to discuss women's issues around sexual pleasure, orgasm, and healing ancestral trauma.    Naomi shares her journey of self-discovery, highlighting her personal struggles with sexual pleasure and the transformative impact of addressing these issues. The conversation delves into the significance of exploring one's own body, understanding the importance of sexual pleasure, and the societal pressures that often limit women's experiences.    Naomi emphasizes the need for women to reclaim their sexual power and embrace their bodies without shame.   The discussion also explores the connection between sexual pleasure and financial well-being, suggesting that the ability to experience and embrace pleasure can positively influence other aspects of life, including financial abundance.   Naomi shares insights on how societal norms and patriarchal structures shape women's perceptions of sexuality and pleasure, often leading to suppressed desires and unmet needs. The conversation encourages women to question these narratives and understand the profound impact of pleasure on overall quality of life. This is another insightful episode.  Tune in.    During this episode, you will learn about:    [02:47] – Introduction to Naomi Harris [06:42] - Naomi's journey into understanding her sexuality [08:53] - Female sexuality research and societal issues [10:56] - Societal expectations and personal identity [16:59.9] - The importance of self-ownership in pleasure [18:21] - Explanation of female arousal and health [22:29] - How women can recognize full arousal [27:05] – The effect of trauma on sexuality [29:40] - How first sexual experiences shape expectations [33:57] - How pleasure relates to money and relationships [40:00] - Centering pleasure in life [45:55] - The effect of centering pleasure on finances [49:32] - The power of breathwork in healing [53:16] - Creating safe spaces for healing in relationships [57:09] - The importance of a regulated nervous system for creating safe spaces [01:01:05] – Contact Naomi: https://www.thepleasurenaturopath.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/_sensualfreedom_    Notable Quotes   "As a soul, I am an adventurer, a traveler, and a deep diver into life. I really, really, really want to explore life and find out about it." "I started healing and really looking at who I was and what my stories around sex were and what my body was doing." "We're constantly being told who we are in really subtle ways and also really just overt, you are this thing, ways and in relationships as well." "For most of us, I think sexuality is actually something a little bit more precious and a little bit more inside and a little bit more contained." "What does sex mean to you? What does pleasure mean to you? What does pleasure feel like? What does orgasm feel like?" "We need to have a regulated nervous system in order to feel full pleasure in the body."   Additional money trauma resources:   One on One Coaching: https://www.wealthy-money.com/coaching  Money Magic course: https://www.wealthy-money.com/moneymagic  7 Day Tapping into Ancestral Money Wisdom Training: https://wealthy-money.com/training Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vangilemakwakwa/

    1h 6m
  4. 23 OCT

    Episode 118: Resilience in Property Development and Finance: Lessons from Khanyi Makhaya

    In this week’s episode of the #MoneyMagic Podcast, sits down with Khanyi Makhaya who discusses her journey as an investor and student of the Money Magic course. She shares her background in banking and finance and her transition to teaching and property development.   Khanyi emphasizes the importance of understanding one's soul and emotional patterns to improve financial outcomes. She highlights the significance of addressing emotional and spiritual aspects in financial matters, which she learned through her experiences in the corporate world and personal life.   Khanyi reflects on her upbringing, experiences in the corporate world, and the impact of her educational background. She discusses the challenges of managing debt while working in the banking sector and the lack of discussions on generational wealth building.   She also shares her insights on the importance of emotional intelligence and resilience in property development and the necessity of doing inner work to transform one's relationship with money.   She also discusses the importance of building supportive communities and networks, especially for women and people of colour. Khanyi also talks about the tangible shifts she experienced after joining the Money Magic course, such as understanding her financial behaviours and breaking patterns of over-giving. She expresses gratitude for the course's community and resources, which helped her address her emotional and financial challenges.   This is another insightful episode.  Tune in.    During this episode, you will learn about:     [02:08] - Introduction to Khanyi Makhaya   [07:37] - Khanyi’s passion for her work in property and training   [10:46] - Reflection on personal values and money   [12:08] - Discussion on the sweet one archetype and people-pleasing   [18:32] - Lessons learned in corporate and personal management   [23:03] - Generational wealth and leaving a legacy   [28:38] - Reflections on school networks and their impact   [33:43] - Gender dynamics and corporate environments   [39:50] - How buying love affects financial decisions   [44:11] - The God wound and its personal impact   [52:52] - Tangible shifts and tools used in financial journey   [56:42] - Meditations and ancestral trauma healing   [59:09] - Importance of structured learning vs. free resources   [01:03:20] - Importance of addressing subconscious issues   [01:10:23] - Approach to money and relationships   [01:15:58] - Boundaries and relationships   [01:16:16] - Contact Khanyi: https://web.facebook.com/khanyi.makhaya   Notable Quotes "I think when we rescue people too easily, we also rob them of an opportunity to grow." “The training that we really need in the beginning is how can we manage ourselves in the world? Not how can we manage the job." " I think we don't fully understand the cost of ignorance. It's easy to look and say, Well, it's a lot of money, but how much has ignorance cost us?” "What I can say is that there really is a great need to build the emotional stamina." "I wish I'd been told that I was enough, that I didn't have to perform for love."   Additional money trauma resources:   One on One Coaching: https://www.wealthy-money.com/coaching  Money Magic course: https://www.wealthy-money.com/moneymagic  7 Day Tapping into Ancestral Money Wisdom Training: https://wealthy-money.com/training Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vangilemakwakwa/

    1h 25m
  5. 16 OCT

    Episode 117: Transforming Your Financial Identity, Embracing Intuition and New Beginnings

    In this week’s episode of the #MoneyMagic Podcast, Vangile shares a class she did with her clients in the Money Magic group where she talks about the Money Magic course and the power of listening to your own intuition. She delves into the concept of identity transformation and how it relates to financial growth and discusses the importance of aligning one's current identity with the desired future self, using personal experiences to illustrate how identities formed in childhood can impact financial behaviors as adults.  She encourages listeners to actively work on integrating new identities by embracing new habits, mindsets, and even changes in personal style or environment that align with their financial goals. In addition to internal work, Vangile suggests practical exercises such as maintaining a journal to track daily proofs of financial success and personal growth. She highlights the power of recognizing small wins to shift mindsets and reinforce new identities.  She emphasizes the importance of dreaming and planning for the future, using tools like Pinterest to visualize desired lifestyles and environments, ultimately encouraging listeners to creatively and intentionally craft their evolving identities. This is another insightful episode.  Tune in.    During this episode, you will learn about:   [02:10]: Welcoming new Money Magic students [03:53]: Explanation of the course philosophy [08:07]: The power of collective support and sharing emotions [09:26]: Letting go of the need to be perfect [13:17]: Personal journey and mindset shifts [16:04]: Overcoming trauma and shifting identity [19:01]: Personal transformation and identity work [27:09]: Embracing new identities and expanding [31:26]: Practical steps for personal transformation [36:39]: Creating a new identity and vision board integrity [44:59]: Honoring new identities and letting go of old ones [48:22]: Daily practices to affirm new identities. [01:00:00]: Conclusion and invitation to free training.    Notable Quotes  "The important thing is not to get stuck in a particular emotion but to allow every emotion to rise and fall." "The power of the collective is that so many of us are at different points in the group." “It's about slowly allowing ourselves to share our old identities and catch up to the new version of us." "We get to create ourselves."  "We get to choose the version of us that we want to step into, and we get to create her from this point." Additional money trauma resources:   One on One Coaching: https://www.wealthy-money.com/coaching  Money Magic course: https://www.wealthy-money.com/moneymagic  7 Day Tapping into Ancestral Money Wisdom Training: https://wealthy-money.com/training Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vangilemakwakwa/

    1h 2m
  6. 9 OCT

    Episode 116: Healing Your Heart: Attachment Styles, Trauma, and Building Secure Connections

    In this week’s episode of the #MoneyMagic Podcast, Vangile sits down with Valerie Rubin, a trauma-informed coach, as a guest to discuss trauma and its impact on relationships and attachment styles.   Valerie introduces herself as a passionate individual dedicated to helping people feel safe in their bodies and heal anxious attachment styles for healthier relationships. She explains that anxious attachment often results from inconsistent emotional support from caregivers during childhood, leading individuals to become hyper-vigilant and people-pleasing in relationships.    Valerie emphasizes the importance of self-soothing and self-care to manage relationship anxiety and build more secure connections.   The conversation delves into the characteristics of anxious attachment, such as chronic anxiety, codependency, and fear of abandonment. Valerie notes that people with anxious attachment lean on external validation and struggle with trust issues. She also explains that these behaviors are symptoms of deeper wounds rather than fixed identities, suggesting that healing is possible through recognizing and integrating these parts.   Valerie elaborates on how these dynamics can lead to patterns like people-pleasing, which can attract emotionally unavailable partners. The discussion highlights the importance of acknowledging one's needs and setting boundaries to foster healthy relationships while addressing the fear of abandonment that often accompanies anxious attachment. Contact Valerie:https://www.instagram.com/healwithval/   This is another insightful episode.  Tune in.    During this episode, you will learn about:   [02:08]: Introduction to Valerie Rubin [03:04]: Valerie begins discussing trauma and attachment styles [05:19]: Symptoms of an anxious attachment style [07:05]: How attachment styles are formed in childhood [08:11]: The difference between anxious and avoidant attachment styles [10:01]: How childhood experiences influence attachment styles [13:12]: How attachment styles affect adult relationships [20:12]: Question about managing anxious attachment while dating [25:09]: Valerie provides a meditation exercise for healing abandonment anxiety. [27:43]: Avoidant attachment style and its formation. [37:13]: The link between attachment styles and financial behavior. [45:40]: Healing pelvic floor issues and their connection to attachment styles [47:45]: The connection between pelvic health and receiving [51:48]: Communication in intimate relationships [56:03]: Information on how to connect with Valerie Rubin    Notable Quotes   "If we don't learn how to self-soothe and take care of ourselves and feel safe in our own bodies, then it's going to be harder to maintain relationships and have healthy relationships." "We are wired to seek out what is familiar." "We aren't here to settle. We aren't here for emotionally unavailable hot and cold relationships." "If I don't reject myself, no one else can reject me." "Our mindset doesn't matter. Our nervous system does." "When you're connected to your body, you become unstoppable."   Additional money trauma resources:   One on One Coaching: https://www.wealthy-money.com/coaching  Money Magic course: https://www.wealthy-money.com/moneymagic  7 Day Tapping into Ancestral Money Wisdom Training: https://wealthy-money.com/training Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vangilemakwakwa/

    58 min
  7. 3 OCT

    Episode 115: The Power of Financial Stewardship: Insights from Marcia Armstrong

    In this week’s episode of the #MoneyMagic Podcast, Vangile introduces her guest, Marcia Armstrong, a personal finance disruptor from Barbados, who shares her insights and experiences in personal finance. Marcia, worked at City Bank for a decade and recounts her journey from financial instability to becoming debt-free. She explains how she realized the importance of stewardship over money and adopted the snowball method to repay her debt.  Marcia emphasizes the significance of acknowledging one's debt, selecting a repayment strategy, and finding ways to increase income. She also highlights the importance of automating payments and having a support system to stay motivated throughout the debt repayment process. Marcia delves into the emotional and mental shifts required to achieve financial freedom, discussing how she had to confront her money script and the trauma associated with it.  She explains that financial literacy is a lifelong journey that requires daily habits such as checking bank accounts, understanding financial goals, and being intentional with money. She stresses the need for a mindset shift from scarcity to abundance and the importance of serving others to create generational wealth and legacy. In her work with clients, Marcia offers one-on-one coaching, group coaching programs, and a personal finance course. She aims to empower individuals to become financially confident and independent, capable of managing their finances without constant reliance on a coach. Contact Marcia: https://www.facebook.com/apurposelife  https://www.instagram.com/a.purpose.life  https://apurposelife246.com/  This is another insightful episode.  Tune in.    During this episode, you will learn about:   [03:17]: Introduction to Marcia Armstrong. [04:44]: Marcia talks about becoming a personal finance disruptor [06:59]: Marcia's debt-free journey and strategies. [08:23]: How to start paying off debt. [12:47]: Importance of automation and support system. [16:24]: Explanation of the snowball method. [24:25]: Importance of community and personal change during the financial journey. [31:50]: Addressing money trauma to prevent future setbacks. [34:14]: Challenges of limited resources and asking for help. [37:40]: Observations on wealth and scarcity mindset. [44:48]: Maintaining daily financial habits. [52:18]: Embracing the road less traveled and creating legacy. [58:04]: Final thoughts on financial literacy and empowerment. [58:47]: How to connect with Marcia Armstrong.    Notable Quotes   "When it comes to debt, money in itself can make people embarrassed, it can make people ashamed, it can make you feel guilty." "My money can only behave like the person who holds it." "You can have a lot of riches, but be thought poor. Then you are thought poor and have tangible riches." "Financial literacy is a lifelong journey. It is not a one-off something that you learn today and then you just put to decide tomorrow." "If you don't heal from your money trauma, you will reach a particular stage in life and that trauma can take you off your platform." "Because I would have sewed in one place, does not mean I will reap in that same place."   Additional money trauma resources:   One on One Coaching: https://www.wealthy-money.com/coaching  Money Magic course: https://www.wealthy-money.com/moneymagic  7 Day Tapping into Ancestral Money Wisdom Training: https://wealthy-money.com/training Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vangilemakwakwa/

    1h 3m
  8. 25 SEPT

    Episode 114: Surviving Retrenchment and Rebuilding Stronger

    In this week’s episode of the #MoneyMagic Podcast, Vangile sits down with Hlulani Rikhotso, an industrial engineer and Money Magic student.  Hlulani discusses her background and her interest in helping young adults with career coaching. She talks about her realization of the impact of ancestral trauma on financial behavior and how this awareness led her to join the Money Magic course.  Hlulani also shares her initial fears about the intensity of the course but acknowledges how it has helped her understand and heal her financial trauma. She recounts her journey after joining the course, including being retrenched from her job and eventually finding better employment opportunities. She attributes her resilience and success to the inner work and tools provided by the Money Magic course. She also highlights the importance of having a supportive tribe to discuss money and expand financial possibilities. She also shares the benefits of the Money Magic course, emphasizing that the deep, experiential work goes beyond surface-level understanding.  This is another insightful episode. Tune in!   During this episode, you will learn about:   [02:08]: Introduction of the guest, Hlulani Rikhotso  [03:31]: Hlulani introduces herself and her work [06:43]: ulani's journey to understanding financial trauma  [09:17]: Hlulani’s experience with being entrenched  [10:34]: Importance of getting up and rebuilding after a fall [11:41]: Hlulani’s understanding of trauma and ancestral trauma [13:42]: Emotional relationship with money before the course [22:13]: Cushioning from the full impact of retrenchment [27:42]: Importance of a tribe in discussing money [29:29]: Impactful lessons: inner child, mother wound, and father wound meditations [36:04]: Importance of deep work and discovering root causes [39:06]: Taking breaks and following intuition [42:49]: Contact Hlulani  [45:59]: Closing remarks and invitation to join the Money Magic course    Notable Quotes   "I am a daughter sister and everything in between." "Money is an energy. It is an exchange. It is a means to help you do things. It is Money is a medium of exchange. It helps you do things"  "Since joining the course and going through the bank account and actually seeing where you spend your money and how you spend your money and then listening to your emotions, I've opened a different savings account." "Currently, I'm keeping a circle that I'm freer with to talk about money." "When you have a tribe that talks about money, that is not afraid of money, you start believing in bigger things because you transition from survival mode."   Additional money trauma resources:   One on One Coaching: https://www.wealthy-money.com/coaching  Money Magic course: https://www.wealthy-money.com/moneymagic  7 Day Tapping into Ancestral Money Wisdom Training: https://wealthy-money.com/training Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vangilemakwakwa/

    52 min

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Welcome to the Money Magic Podcast with Vangile Makwakwa, this is the podcast where we talk about trauma and how it affects our finances and our lives. The intention with this podcast is to provide you with weekly episodes that help you understand the importance of healing and help you understand your relationship with money better so you can start making different financial decisions and creating a life you love for yourself and future generations.

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