In Her Words: Working Conversations by Women

Thando Mazibuko
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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.

  1. Jun 17

    Light, Ministry & Action: Autism Doesn't Stop Purpose with Ron Sandison

    What if the thing the world calls a "limitation"… is actually the very thing that equips you to change it? Today on In Her Words, we are joined by Ron Sandison: author, minister, national speaker with autism, and the beloved voice behind the Honey Badger's Bible videos. Ron has memorized an astonishing 15,000 Bible verses (including 22 complete books of the New Testament) and shares a message of faith, neurodiversity, and God's blessings at 70 events a year, from churches in the US to conferences in Madagascar, Cameroon, and Israel. In his book Thought, Choice, Action, Ron writes about decision-making that releases power. But in his own life, he has lived out a beautiful progression: Light, Ministry, & Action. Through the light of his faith, the ministry of his global speaking, and the action of memorizing 15,000 verses, Ron proves one undeniable truth: Autism doesn't stop purpose. ✨ In this deeply moving conversation, we explore: • Why neurodivergence is not a barrier to your calling, but a profound part of your gift • The story behind the Honey Badger's Bible and how humor and truth can change lives. • How memorizing 15,000 verses has shaped his relationship with scripture and the people he serves. • Navigating healthcare, education, and faith systems that weren't built for neurodivergent people and how to bravely advocate for yourself. • The beautiful meaning of Father's Day, legacy, and honouring your parents as they grow older. If you've ever felt unseen, underestimated, or told your voice doesn't belong, this conversation is your invitation to remember: your story matters, your faith is valid, and your difference is a gift. 📚 Explore Ron’s Books: • ⁠Adulting on the Spectrum: An Insider's Guide for Navigating Life with Autism⁠ ⁠ • Views from the Spectrum: A Window into Life and Faith with Your Neurodivergent Child⁠ •⁠ A Parent’s Guide to Autism: Practical Advice. Biblical Wisdom⁠ ⁠• Thought, Choice, Action: Decision-Making that Releases the Holy Spirit's Power⁠ 🎧 Listen now and remember: today, we rise, together. #Neurodiversity #AutismAndFaith #HoneyBadgersBible #RonSandison #InHerWords #ThandoMazibuko #FaithAndResilience #FathersDay #NeurodivergentVoices #ChristianPodcast

    Light, Ministry & Action: Autism Doesn't Stop Purpose with Ron Sandison

  2. Jun 10

    The Caregiver’s Blueprint: Raymond Lavine on Empathy, Long-Term Care & Protecting Your Financial Future

    What happens when the people you love need care, but your financial plan didn't prepare you for it? In this episode of In Her Words, host Thando Mazibuko sits down with Raymond Lavine, Principal at Lavine LTC Benefits, co-author of the Amazon Best-Selling book Empathy and Understanding in Business, and host of Planning with Purpose, The Caregivers Blueprint. Raymond’s perspective is deeply personal. After watching his immigrant parents navigate the complex world of care over nearly two decades, he dedicated his career to helping families and businesses create safety nets that protect their careers, assets, and connections. 💡 In this conversation, Raymond breaks down: • The crucial difference between standard health insurance and long-term caregiving insurance. • Why comprehensive financial planning must include insurance, and why retirement planning isn't "fun" but absolutely necessary. • How to start early with a retirement plan and life insurance to secure your future . • Why caregiving is ultimately an act of empathy, and how it impacts women in the workplace and at home. • The hard truth: "People make the worst financial decisions without a plan." Whether you are a caregiver, a professional planning for retirement, or someone who just wants to protect your family's future, this episode will give you the practical tools to plan with purpose. 🔗 Connect with Raymond: •⁠ Website⁠: Book: Empathy and Understanding in Business 🎧 Listen now and start planning with purpose. #LongTermCare #CaregiversBlueprint #FinancialPlanning #RetirementPlanning #InHerWords #ThandoMazibuko #RaymondLavine #EmpathyInBusiness #WomenAndCaregiving

    The Caregiver’s Blueprint: Raymond Lavine on Empathy, Long-Term Care & Protecting Your Financial Future

  3. Jun 3

    Radical Reinvention: Surviving, Sabbaticals & Her New Legacy with Ashley D. Varnado

    What happens when the woman stewarding $25 billion across 18 markets realises she needs to stop, heal, and completely rewrite her definition of success? In this powerful episode of In Her Words, host Thando Mazibuko sits down with Ashley D. Varnado retired Managing Director in the Financial Services Industry, national news contributor, and author of the forthcoming book Out of the Yazoo Clay. After surviving three strokes, Ashley made a courageous choice: she took a radical sabbatical. She stepped away from the corporate boardroom to heal, reflect, and pivot toward a life of deeper purpose, eventually stepping into national media and writing. 💡 In this conversation, you’ll discover: • The raw truth about her health crisis and the courage it took to step back. • Why a "radical sabbatical" is sometimes the most strategic leadership move you can make. • How to align financial performance with human purpose and legacy. • Practical ways to champion emerging leaders while forging your own new path. • The mindset shift required to survive, reset, and redefine success on your own terms. 📖 ⁠Learn more about Ashley & her upcoming book:⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ 🎧 Subscribe to In Her Words for more conversations that center women’s voices, healing, and purpose. 💬 Reflection: What’s one area of your life where you feel called to pause, reset, and redefine success? Save this episode for your next quiet moment. #RadicalReinvention #WomensLeadership #PurposeDriven #Sabbatical #InHerWords #ThandoMazibuko #OutoftheYazooClay #Legacy #HealingJourney

    Radical Reinvention: Surviving, Sabbaticals & Her New Legacy with Ashley D. Varnado

  4. May 27

    The Business of Beauty: From Refugee Camp to Clean Beauty Pioneer with Michelle Doan

    What does it really take to build a clean beauty brand in a world of greenwashing? In this episode of In Her Words: Working Conversations By Women, host Thando Mazibuko sits down with Michelle Doan founder of EMANI Vegan Cosmetics to explore The Business of Beauty: From Refugee Camp to Clean Beauty Pioneer.Michelle shares her extraordinary journey: from Vietnamese immigrant and time in a refugee camp, to battling cystic acne and menopause, to building a global brand that merges ancient fermentation practices with modern science. 💡 In this conversation, you'll discover: • Why fermentation isn't a trend, it's ancient wisdom meeting modern skincare. • The Three P's every conscious consumer should ask: Potency (is it strong enough?), Penetration (does it reach where it's needed?), Proven (has it been tested,not just marketed?) • How to spot greenwashing and choose products that truly honor sensitive, hormonally dynamic skin . • The mindset shift that changed everything: "Start noticing your thoughts" • Practical lessons on building a mission-driven brand while navigating adversity. 🌿 Learn more & shop EMANI Instagram Facebook LinkedIn 🎧 Subscribe to In Her Words for more conversations that center women's voices, resilience, and purpose.💬 Reflection: What's one beauty claim you wish had more proof? Save this episode for your next skincare moment.#TheBusinessOfBeauty #CleanBeauty #Greenwashing #FermentationSkincare #EMANI #InHerWords #ThandoMazibuko #SensitiveSkin #MindfulBeauty #ImmigrantEntrepreneur

    The Business of Beauty: From Refugee Camp to Clean Beauty Pioneer with Michelle Doan

  5. May 20

    The Art of Healing: Narrative Medicine & Women's Health with Kayla Branstetter

    Modern medicine is a powerful resource but it often leaves women unheard and not cared for. What if the missing ingredient isn't a new treatment… but a story? In this episode of In Her Words: Working Conversations By Women, host Thando Mazibuko sits down with Kayla Branstetter educator, TEDx speaker, and author of the forthcoming book Don't Be an Athena to explore narrative medicine: the transformative practice of using storytelling to heal women's bodies, honour reproductive trauma, and challenge the culture of silent endurance. 💡 In this conversation, you'll discover: • How narrative medicine turns lived experience into healing & advocacy. • Why the myth of "powering through pain" silences women and how to break it. • Practical, age-appropriate ways to talk to kids about bodies, boundaries & consent. • How patient storytelling is rebuilding trust between women & healthcare providers. • Tools to reclaim your voice, honour your story, and heal without shame. 📖 Learn more & connect with Kayla: 🎧 Subscribe to In Her Words for more conversations that center women's voices, healing, and purpose. 💬 Reflection: What's one part of your health story you've been waiting to share? Save this episode for your next quiet moment. #TheArtOfHealing #NarrativeMedicine #WomensHealth #MedicalGaslighting #DontBeAnAthena #InHerWords #ThandoMazibuko #StoryAsHealing #ReproductiveJustice

    The Art of Healing: Narrative Medicine & Women's Health with Kayla Branstetter

  6. May 13

    A Mother's Love: Autism, Advocacy & Letting Kindness Be Your Guide | Brigitte M. Volltrauer Shipman

    What if a mother's love isn't about fixing, but about seeing? In this episode of In Her Words: Working Conversations By Women, I sit down with Brigitte Shipman to explore autism, advocacy, and the radical power of loving kindness. Drawing from their two-voiced book, A Mother's Guide Through Autism: Through the Eyes of the Guided, Brigitte shares her journey from grief to hope, while Joseph offers his lived perspective on navigating a world not built for neurodivergent minds. 💡 In this conversation, you'll discover: • How to move from grief to hope and let kindness be your guide. • Why "meeting yourself where you are" is an act of courage, not compromise. • Practical steps for advocacy: 7 lessons + 5 actionable tools for overwhelmed parents. • Joseph's truth: "It's okay to be different" and how autistic honesty can improve the world. • Why neurodiversity isn't a deficit, it's a difference worthy of dignity. ✨ Brigitte's wisdom to carry: "Notice your thoughts but don't let the negative ones control you. Practice." "Start with gratitude." "Meet yourself where you are." 📖 Learn more & get the book: 🎧 Subscribe to In Her Words for more conversations that center women's voices, healing, and purpose. 💬 What's one way you can practice loving kindness toward yourself or someone neurodivergent this week? Let us know in the comments. #AMothersLove #AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity #LovingKindness #InHerWords #ThandoMazibuko #MoreThanTheLabel #ParentalResilience

    A Mother's Love: Autism, Advocacy & Letting Kindness Be Your Guide | Brigitte M. Volltrauer Shipman

  7. May 6

    Navigating Neurodivergence: Blair Sorrel on SPD, Kindness & Rock 'n' Roll

    What if healing isn’t about fixing yourself but about reaching for someone else? 🎸 In this episode of In Her Words: Working Conversations By Women, I sit down with Blair Sorrel author, innovator, and survivor to explore life with Schizoid Personality Disorder (SPD), navigating overparenting, and finding your voice when you’ve been told you don’t fit. Drawing from her candid memoir, A Schizoid at Smith, Blair shares how rock 'n' roll, animal advocacy, and one simple act of kindness became her bridge to purpose and connection. 💡 In this conversation, you’ll discover: • How an SPD diagnosis at 33 clarified a life of “warts and weirdness”. • Why music and animals became lifelines when human connection felt hard. • How overparenting can lead to underachieving and how to reclaim your path. • The transformative power of looking outward and practicing one act of kindness. • Why thriving on your own terms means rewriting the rules of success. 📖 Get Blair’s memoir & learn more 🎧 Subscribe to In Her Words for more conversations that center women’s voices, healing, and purpose. 💬 What’s one small act of kindness you can offer yourself or others this week? Let us know in the comments! #NavigatingNeurodivergence #SPD #MentalHealthMemoir #BlairSorrel #InHerWords #ThandoMazibuko #NeurodivergentWomen #RockAndRollHealing

    Navigating Neurodivergence: Blair Sorrel on SPD, Kindness & Rock 'n' Roll

  8. Apr 29

    Wisdom & Wonder PARTII: How Women Can Heal, Age & Thrive with PurposE |Dr Susanne T.Eden

    What if your greatest chapter hasn’t been written yet? At 87, Dr. Susanne Eden is proving it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. Welcome to Part 2 of Wisdom & Wonder: How Women Can Heal, Age & Thrive with Purpose on In Her Words: Working Conversations By Women. I’m back with Dr. Susanne T. Eden educator, author, and wisdom-keeper—to dive deeper into the practical, spiritual, and emotional steps of healing as you age. Drawing from her health, spirituality, and wellness book, Healing from the Inside: Living Fully as You Age, we explore how to sit in stillness, name what still “bothers you,” and tap into your true energy. We also unpack her powerful “Taking Action” chapter, why deep human connection is non-negotiable for fulfillment, and what it means to see yourself as part of something far greater than trivial worldly concerns. 💡 In this episode, you’ll discover: • Practical steps for self-healing & emotional clarity in later life. • How to sit with yourself, uncover hidden blocks, and release them with grace. • Why “tapping into your energy” transforms how you age and dream. • Inside the “Taking Action” chapter: moving from reflection to purposeful living. • Why human connection is the cornerstone of lasting wellness & spiritual growth. 📖 Get Dr. Susanne’s book: 🎧 Subscribe to In Her Words for more conversations that center women’s voices, healing, and purpose. 💬 What’s one dream you’re ready to pursue in this season? Let us know in the comments!#WisdomAndWonder #HealingFromTheInside #AgingWithPurpose #SpiritualWellness #InHerWords #ThandoMazibuko #SelfHealingJourney #HumanConnection

    Wisdom & Wonder PARTII: How Women Can Heal, Age & Thrive with PurposE |Dr Susanne T.Eden
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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.

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