Madame Speaker Says
Madame Speaker Says is the podcast for women of colour ready to own the mic, drop that book and get paid like a legend.
Join Magogodi oaMphela Makhene - author, speaker and coach - for real talk, shortcuts and receipts to help you lead with confidence — on stage, on the page and way beyond the 9–5. No caucacity, no crusty old school leadership.
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47 episodes
Dr. Kemi Doll: Your Excellence Is Not Enough. On Black Women's Health, Authority & Building in Public
You have been excellent your entire life. You did the work nobody else would do. You stayed late. You got the credentials. You built the thing — and then you kept quiet about it, because somewhere along the way someone told you that talking too...
When Failure Is the Point: Joan Godoy on Why Taking Up Space Takes Nothing From Anyone Else
You've spent years making other people powerful. You built the thing, ran the coalition, trained the leaders, held the room together. Somewhere in all of that — you stopped asking what you want. Not the organization. Not the mission. Y...
Fear, Faith & Afro Bubblegum: Wanuri Kahiu on Following the Idea That Won't Let Go
From Creative Vision to Cultural Movement: Wanuri Kahiu on Funding Bold Ideas and Building a Brand Bigger Than Your WorkIn this rich and unfiltered conversation, award-winning Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu — the director behind
Fame, Shame & The Freak Show Part II: Lebo Mashile on Turning Pain Into Power
From Body Shaming to Reclaiming Her Voice (Part 2): Lebo Mashile on Turning Pain Into PowerIn Part 2 of this raw and unfiltered conversation, Lebo moves beyond the origin story and into something even more powerful: what it act...
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Lebo Mashile Part I: Reclaiming Your Body and Power in a World That Wants to Silence You
From Body Shaming to Reclaiming Her Voice: Lebo Mashile on Turning Pain Into PowerLebo Mashile was publicly shamed for her pregnant body. Instead of shrinking, she turned her fury into a groundbreaking play about Saartjie Baartman...
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The Woman You're Becoming Is Waiting
Becoming the Authority: The Moment You Stop Waiting and Start Claiming ItYou don’t become powerful the moment everything is perfect. You become powerful the moment you decide you’re enough as you are.In this raw an...
Rescue Mode Is Destroying Your Authority
The Worker Bee Trap Women Leaders Fall IntoBeing the hardest worker in the room does not make you the leader. Vision does.In this powerful mini episode of Madame Speaker Says, host Magogodi breaks down a transition...
Your Work Has Outgrown Your Brand: How to Reintroduce Yourself
Reintroducing Your Next Level Self: When Your Work Outgrows How You’re SeenYour work hasn’t outgrown your ambition. It has outgrown how you are seen.In this powerful mini episode of Madame Speaker Says, host Magogo...
If You’re Good at Everything, You’ll Be Known for Nothing: Multi-Talented vs Multi-Scattered
Multi-Talented vs Multi-Scattered: Why Focus Builds Real AuthorityRange is powerful but focus is what builds authority.In this powerful mini episode of Madame Speaker Says, host Magogodi breaks down why so many bri...
Stop Being Inclusive: The Messaging Mistake Killing Your Authority
Narrow Your Message to Build Authority: Why Broad Messaging Is Costing You InfluenceBroad messaging feels safe but safety is not what builds authority.In this powerful mini episode of Madame Speaker Says, host Mago...
Confidence Is Not Authority: Why Structure Builds Real Leadership
Build Authority Without Waiting for Confidence: Structure Over Self-DoubtConfidence is not what builds authority. Structure does.In this powerful mini episode of Madame Speaker Says, host Magogodi breaks down why s...
Rejected from TED? How to Turn Rejection Into Rocket Fuel | Pitch Mastery for Women Leaders
Pitch Anyway When Rejection Is Likely: Authority Without PermissionWhat do you do when you pitch your heart out… make it to the finalist round… and still get rejected?In this powerful mini episode of Madame Speaker Says...
The True Price of Visibility for Businesses in 2026 | Cost of Visibility | Visibility Costs Explained - BONUS
Stay Visible When Backlash Is Inevitable: Authority in the Age of CritiqueHow do you step into visibility and authority when being seen comes with critique, backlash, and resistance?In this episode of Madame Speaker Say...
Authority in Crisis: Why Your Work Matters More When the World Is Burning (BONUS)
Stay On Brand While the World Is Burning: Authority in a Time of CrisisHow do you show up with authority during global crisis without being tone-deaf, performative or reactive?In this episode of Madame Speaker Says...
If You Feel Called to More, This Episode Will Help You Stop Playing Small
If You Feel Called to More: Stop Playing Small and Build a Bold Public VoiceWhat happens when you stop playing small and finally use your voice the way you were meant to?In this episode of Madame Speaker Says, ho...
We Are the Ones: Imani Ellis on Purpose + Building CultureCon
CultureCon's Imani Ellis: From Living Room to 12,000 People What happens when you stop waiting for someone else to build the thing you've been craving? CultureCon founder Imani Ellis knows—because she built it herself, starti...
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The Real ROI of Public Speaking - with Ellen Yin of Cubicle to CEO
From Cubicle to CEO: Ellen Yin on Turning Expertise Into Speaking RevenueEllen Yin went from corporate marketing employee to multimillion-dollar entrepreneur — without a backup plan. Now the host of the globally charting podcast C...
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Why Wanting Scares You More Than Failing: Your 2026 Thought Leadership Reset
Why does wanting scare you more than failing ever will?In this solo episode, Magogodi Makhene unpacks why thought leaders, founders, and creatives shrink from naming what they actually want—and how that silence is costing you more...
Speaking Without Filtering: Thought Leadership as Spiritual Work with Rha Goddess
Thought Leadership Is Spiritual Work. No Ego, No Performance.What if thought leadership isn’t about influence — but about responsibility?In this powerful conversation, we explore why thought leadership is spiritual work, an...
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Why You’re Tired, Angry… and Weirdly Happy
Tired. Angry. Happy. The Truth About This Year We SurvivedWhat if there’s nothing wrong with you for feeling tired, angry, hopeful, and joyful all at once? This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on why so many of us—espe...
Organize Against Autocracy: From Fear to Action with Vanessa Priya Daniel | What Women of Color Teach Us About Power
Unrig the Game: How to Organize Through Autocratic Fear with Vanessa Priya DanielWhat's your part to contribute when autocracy tightens its grip and fear becomes a daily ration? For Vanessa Priya Daniel, the answer has always been...
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NonStop Productivity Is a Scam: The Lie Killing Your Thought Leadership
The Productivity Lie That's Killing Your Thought Leadership (Why Rest Is Your Secret Weapon)What if the most powerful move you can make as a thought leader isn't relentless productivity—but radical restoration? After a sudden heal...
How to Get Paid to Tell Stories in Time of Resistance with Anna Malaika Tubbs
From Stanford Grad to Paid Storyteller: The Thought Leadership Blueprint for Resistance with Anna Malaika TubbsWhat does it really take to build a career around storytelling and public speaking—especially when the world needs your...
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