12: A letter to Being Foreign

15: A letter to Reflection

I spent 15 weeks releasing episodes of this podcast—a genuine milestone for the girl who swore she never finishes anything. Today’s episode is a moment of reflection. A look back at every episode I’ve created–why I recorded them, the stories behind them, and the context that makes them matter. Think of it like a trailer at the end, the kind that ties everything together. I’m so proud of The Waffle Pod. Proud of the low-key jingle we created. Proud of teaching myself new software just to make each episode sharper, cleaner, and better. The growth has been so fulfilling. In these weeks, I’ve discovered the magic of commitment. Of showing up for the things I love, just because I love them. This journey has been deeply rewarding. At times, it’s been triggering. Often, challenging. But always worth it. Thank you for kicking it with me this season. I hope you’ll stick around for the next because we’re just getting started.

14: A letter from Little Me

We often ask, “What advice would you give your younger self?” — but we don’t realise that our younger selves carry so much wisdom. I’m sharing some advice from the me who had just entered her twenties, to the current 29-year-old me, and leaving you with two quotes that summed up her sentiments: “Love yourself with urgency. Today. Today. Today.” - Upile Chisala “There is a danger in letting people misname you. If you are a fire, do not answer when they call you a spark.” - Upile Chisala

13: A letter to Becoming Me

"Even though the tides may change, the ship I'm on knows its way home... and home will always be towards me" - Sisipho Sojola As a late twenty-something, who's in constant search of understanding herself, the idea of embodying someone else in order 'to become me' never sat well with me. The idea didn’t make sense… Well, that’s until I truly thought about it and realised that true discovery comes from leaving your comfort— and sometimes that's yourself. Listen as I unpack this idea and highlight the importance of having your people remind you of who you are while you're on this journey. Who knows? I might just get an alter ego to see how far it gets me.

12: A letter to Being Foreign

For the first time in my life, I was confronted with the reality of being foreign. It brought as many lessons as it did blessings. There's something liberating about completely letting go of yourself to learn anew. Whether it's learning about other people or learning about yourself, the experience leaves more than it takes. Today's episode discusses solo travel to Georgia and Sri Lanka, drawing parallels between those countries, Dubai, and home.

11: A letter to Black Art

What started as a short, innocent interaction with a colleague became an inner monologue dissecting Cape Town's vs Johannesburg's Black art. And when we speak about Black art and creativity, the conversation will always lead back to our origin, our context, and the reason why we all create: to express ourselves. What a privilege it is to be part of the diaspora, and what a flex to be from South Africa! Music plug: Zoe Modiga - Bengemanzi [https://open.spotify.com/track/24oYy7Jjq6HpDuOvglp1jv?si=abc2cc1bc9734d9c]