MY FIRST 3 MONTHS AS A DAD | Fatherhood, Pressure, Finances & Being Present

MY FIRST 3 MONTHS AS A DAD | Fatherhood, Pressure, Finances & Being Present

For the first time, I sit down alone and speak honestly about what the last 3 months of fatherhood have truly been like. In this episode, I open up about becoming a first time father, the financial realities of having a child, giving birth in private healthcare without medical aid, entrepreneurship, sleepless nights, and learning how to become a present dad while navigating marriage, business and responsibility. I also speak about the emotional pressure society places on couples to have children and how watching people around me struggle with infertility made me quietly build emotional walls around fatherhood and having children. We also discuss: • African pressure around having kids after marriage • Pregnancy anxiety and stress • C section vs natural birth conversations • The financial cost of giving birth • Parenting advice from different generations • Entrepreneurship and fatherhood • Why support systems matter • The importance of saving before having children This is one of the most vulnerable and honest conversations I’ve had publicly. Welcome to In Conversation With Rudy Samuel #ICWRS CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Growing Up In A Big Family 02:20 - Fear Of Having Kids & Becoming A Father 05:05 - African Pressure Around Having Children After Marriage 07:20 - Pregnancy Stress, Anxiety & C Section vs Natural Birth 10:55 - The Day My Son Was Born & My Honest Thoughts On Fatherhood 16:00 - The Financial Reality Of Giving Birth & Raising A Newborn 19:07 - Dealing With Opinions From Family, Friends & Social Media 20:23 - New School Mothers vs Old School Mothers 21:30 - It Truly Takes A Village To Raise A Child 22:53 - Stressing About Baby Milestones 25:28 - Sleepless Nights, Entrepreneurship & Fatherhood 26:14 - The Most Rewarding Parts Of Being A Dad 27:57 - Saving Money & Preparing Financially For Fatherhood 34:53 - Why You Need To Save Before Having Children 38:17 - Outro #ICWRS #Fatherhood #Parenting #TheFutureIsAfrican

Money, Debt, Investing & Financial Literacy | Mona Manzambi

In this episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel (#ICWRS), Rudy sits down with Certified Financial Planner Mona Manzambi for an important conversation around money, financial literacy, investing, debt and long term wealth building for young Africans. This episode unpacks: • The difference between financial literacy, financial wellbeing, financial education and financial planning • The importance of budgeting and saving early • Black tax and financial pressure on young professionals • Property vs stock market investing • Retirement annuities and wealth creation • The real cost of debt • Common financial mistakes young professionals make • The difference between a financial planner and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) This conversation is designed to help young professionals think differently about money, wealth and financial freedom in today’s world. #ICWRS#MonaManzambi #FinancialLiteracy #PersonalFinance #MoneyManagement #Investing #WealthBuilding #DebtManagement #FinancialFreedom #YoungProfessionals #AfricanPodcast #BusinessPodcast #SouthAfrica #TheFutureIsAfrican Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 03:20 - Financial wellbeing, financial planning, financial literacy & financial education explained 06:00 - The importance of budgeting 08:40 - Understanding black tax as a young professional 12:05 - How to start saving effectively 17:10 - Retirement annuities and why they matter 18:32 - Practical ways to save and invest 30:35 - Can property help build long term wealth? 33:03 - Financial mistakes young professionals are making today 36:15- Good debt vs bad debt 43:55 - Financial planner vs Certified Financial Planner (CFP) 46:55 - The first 3 steps to take control of your finances 49:54 - What every young African should do financially for their future 51:22 - What financial freedom means to Mona Manzambi 55:03 Outro

TRICIA MPISI ON NETFLIX, TIKTOK, PRESENTING, CONTENT CREATION AND BEING AN AUTHOR

In this episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel, we sit down with Tricia Mpisi actress presenter, content creator, and now author.From building an audience through digital storytelling to stepping into the world of Netflix, Tricia’s journey reflects what it means to be a modern African creative navigating multiple industries at once.We unpack her transition from content creation into acting and getting her first role on a  Netflix  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCWOA1ZGywLbqmigxE4Qlvuw] series #SoccerSeason as well as her experience working on screen, and what it takes to show up confidently in public platforms as a presenter.At the heart of this conversation is her debut novel Matric Dance ,a story rooted in identity, friendship, love, and self-discovery. Tricia shares the deeper meaning behind the book, the writing process, and what she hopes young African readers take away from it.This is a conversation about storytelling, culture, growth, and building a career with intention.If you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or someone trying to find your voice, this episode is for you.🎙️ In Conversation With Rudy Samuel (#ICWRS) is a platform dedicated to telling powerful African stories that educate, inspire, and motivate.📌 Connect with Tricia Mpisi:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tricia_mpisi/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@triciampisi📌 Follow Rudy Samuel:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rudysamuel_/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therudysamuel_Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:33 - Tricia Mpisi’s first podcast interview ever and its with Rudy Samuel03:50 - Who is Tricia Mpisi before the success and recognition?04:38 - Being multi cultural and what it means to be African today06:19 - Is Tricia Mpisi living her dream right now?07:20 - How the internet helped Tricia Mpisi grow creatively08:26 - Did Tricia Mpisi start for passion or popularity?09:10 - How social media helped her transition into mainstream media?11:17 - Advice for content creators trying to grow online13:57 - How Tricia Mpisi got into acting and working with Netflix?18:17 - Dealing with imposter syndrome as a creative20:20 - What Netflix teaches actors that people don’t see?20:55 - The story behind Matric Dance and taking 10 years to write it24:42 - What Tricia wants young African girls to feel reading her book?25:33 - Identity and self worth themes in Matric Dance26:03 - Why culture was important in writing Matric Dance?28:31 - The process of writing and publishing a book31:18 - What young African girls don’t see enough in books and movies?32:32 - How Tricia Mpisi got into presenting and hosting?36:27 - What makes someone powerful on camera?37:20 - The difference between confidence and preparation38:19 - What Tricia Mpisi is building in her life and career?40:44 - What Tricia wants her voice to represent?41:10 - What she wants people to feel from her work?41:58 - How Tricia Mpisi deals with tough times?42:49 - Talking about grief and personal loss45:15 - Outro#ICWRS #TriciaMpisi #AfricanStories #AfricanCreators #Storytelling #AfricanPodcast #ContentCreator #NetflixAfrica #Netflix #YoungAfrican #Entrepreneurship #AfricanExcellence #TheFutureIsAfrican #BTS #btsarmy #btsarmyforever

HE LEFT SOUTH AFRICA FOR SIERRA LEONE AND BUILT A R3 MILLION FOOD BUSINESS IN 9 MONTHS

Welcome to another episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel.In this episode, we sit down with Nahum Bangura, a 30 year old entrepreneur, South African born and raised, who made the bold decision to move to Sierra Leone and build a business from the ground up. In just 9 months of operating, Nahum generated over R3 million in sales through his food brand, Namza Smash Burgers and Wings, and is now expanding to a second store.In this conversation, we unpack:• Why he chose Sierra Leone as a business destination• How he built a food business from scratch• The reality of operating in a new market• The challenges behind the growth• What it takes to scale from one store to two• The lessons every entrepreneur can learnThis is a powerful conversation for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, African markets, and building real businesses that generate results.If you enjoy conversations that educate, inspire and challenge your thinking, make sure to subscribe and join the journey .Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:21 - Why He Chose Sierra Leone and the Early Struggles of Starting From Scratch 05:55 - Why Saving Money is Critical When Starting a Business 07:16 - Leaving the Comfort of Johannesburg to Build in Sierra Leone 09:49 - Why He Chose Wings and Smash Burgers as a Business Model 16:00 - Inside the Operations How He Trains Staff and Maintains Standards 19:20 - The Reality of Running a Food Business Stress Pressure and Challenges 24:25 - From One Store to Two Making Over R3 Million in 9 Months 29:30 - Growing Up Around Excellence and How It Shaped His Mindset 33:34 - Failure Family and the Beliefs That Keep Him Going 35:40 - Advice for Doing Business in Africa 38:42 - When Starting a Business What Matters More Than Money 40:25 - Outro#ICWRS #TheFutureIsAfrican #SierraLeone #Africa #ICWRS #AfricanEntrepreneur #BusinessInAfrica #Entrepreneurship #StartUpAfrica #YoungEntrepreneur #FoodBusiness #SuccessStories #AfricanBusiness

Why Discipline Is the New Currency for Men | With Jesse Pretorious

In this episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel, I sit down with Jesse Pretorius, the founder of Jesster Studios, a high-performance individual who has built his life around discipline, fitness, and business.From competing in Hyrox and marathons to building a podcast studio and creating content, Jesse breaks down what it really takes to operate at a high level in today’s world.This is not just a conversation. This is a playbook masterclass.We dive into:• The difference between discipline and motivation• How fitness translates into business success• Building consistency when you don’t feel like showing up• The mindset behind high performers• Starting and running a podcast studio• Rebuilding your life from zeroIf you are serious about growth, performance, and becoming the best version of yourself, this episode is for you.Follow Jesse:YouTube: https://youtube.com/@the_middle_way_podcast?si=uLsJfDkfMir1zchmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesse_sebFollow me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rudysamuel_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rudysamuel_Chapters00:00 - Intro 01:43 - Discipline vs Motivation | Quick Fire Questions 02:47 - Who Was Jesse Before Discipline Changed His Life?03:44 - What Shaped Jesse’s High-Performance Mindset?04:57 - How Fitness Built the Man Jesse Is Today 06:44 - When Did Jesse Become an Entrepreneur? 07:33 - Why He Started a Podcast Studio (Jesster Studios) 10:33 - The Moment Everything Clicked for Jesse 13:10 - The Hardest Phase in His 20s (And How He Overcame It) 15:27 - The Biggest Misconception About His Lifestyle 16:48 - Jesse’s Playbook: Building a High-Performance Life 24:15 - How Fitness Improves Business Performance 25:23 - Does Discipline Lead to Financial Success? 27:22 - Content Creation Mistakes Beginners Must Avoid 33:12 - Cost of Starting a Podcast Studio + How He Gets Clients 40:21 - ICWRS Pressure Test: Real Life Scenarios 48:50 - Would His 20-Year-Old Self Be Proud? 50:06 - Outro #ICWRS #TheFutureIsAfrican #Discipline #Entrepreneurship #SelfDiscipline #Mindset#FitnessMotivation #BusinessMindset #PodcastSouthAfrica #ContentCreator #HighPerformance #MensGrowth