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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Side Hustling As A Corporate Baddie with Sewela Langeni
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Balancing A Corporate Gig & Purposeful Side Hustle with Sewela
In this episode, we’re joined by the powerhouse that is Sewela Langeni—a full-time corporate leader and the founder of one of Johannesburg’s most beloved bookstores: Book Circle Capital, nestled in the heart of Melville. 📚
We talk about what it means to build something beautiful and necessary in a place still shaped by its past. Sewela is doing what so many dream of—balancing a high-level career while creating space for stories, community, and ownership. Her story is one of vision, resilience, and quiet disruption.
📍 If you're in Johannesburg, buy your next book from Book Circle Capital—support local, support Black women-owned, support legacy.
📲 Not in Jozi? Connect with them online and follow the journey:
👉🏾 @bookcirclecapital
👉🏾 @sewela_langeni
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