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Because We Said So

by Zama Marubelela; Landiwe Gama

Because We Said So is a podcast by Zama Marubelela and Landzy Gama, two 20-something South African women figuring life out in real time. From navigating friendships, love, careers, and the chaos of growing up—no topic is off-limits. It’s girlhood, unfiltered. Come for the laughs, stay for the realness.

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28 Things We've Learnt at 29

In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we are talking about 28 things we have learnt at 29 from friendships, relationships to the other life lessons we have picked

Oct 7
1 h 21 min

Leave Women Alone

In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we are having a very important conversation about femicide, GBV and what it means to be a woman in South Africa today. It is

Sep 30
1 h 17 min

Ok, We’re All Going Through It! Ft. Rhythm And Vibes

In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we are back with another Dilemmas episode! This time, we are joined by the two hosts of Rhythm & Vibes, Kagiso and Hlomani a

Sep 23
1 h 05 min

The Girls We Used To Be

This week’s episode of Because We Said So, we are taking a trip down memory lane and asking who were we really? For Pop Culture Rewind, we are talking Raven-Symoné and h

Sep 16
1 h 27 min

Can You Have It All?

In this episode, we talk about what “having it all” really means. Can we have a successful career, a happy relationship, a family, money, peace and everything else we wan

Sep 9
1 h 24 min

Dating For Love or Dating For Money?

On this week’s episode, we’re asking the big questions. Do we date for love, money, stability, lifestyle, or maybe a bit of everything? We also catch up on what’s happen

Sep 2
1 h 17 min

Holding Space While Holding You Accountable

This week on Because We Said So, we’re talking all things friendship, giving grace, setting boundaries, having difficult conversations and knowing when to hold your frien

Aug 26
1 h 26 min

Answering Your Dilemmas

On this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we’re getting into another round of dilemmas, and our bwssties definitely gave us a lot to unpack! We also have another Pop

Aug 19
1 h 13 min

The Pressure To Be Excellent ft. Amanda Du-Pont

In this episode of Because We Said So, we sit down with actress, presenter, entrepreneur and one of Africa’s most influential digital creators, Amanda Du-Pont, for an hon

Aug 12
1 h 01 min

The Journey To Womanhood

As we step into Women’s Month, we’re unpacking what it really means to be a woman. From the expectations we grew up with to redefining strength, softness, success, and se

Aug 5
1 h 25 min

Are Men Female Centered? Ft. Dj pH

This week on Because We Said So, we’re joined by one of South Africa’s biggest hip-hop DJs, 5FM radio host, content creator, and the founder of PHOLA, DJ PH. We unpack on

Jul 29
1 h 18 min

Should We Be Posting Kids Online?

This week on Because We Said So, we’re unpacking one of the internet’s biggest parenting debates. Should parents post their children online?  We’re also getting into all

Jul 22
1 h 13 min

100K Special! The Truth About Working With Friends

Because We Said So has officially hit 100K subscribers!  To celebrate, we're hosting 18 bwssties for an exclusive dinner at Ce La Vi, Sandton, on 24 July, and we'd love

Jul 15
1 h 20 min

The "Pick Me" Problem

On this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we’re unpacking all things pick-me culture, internalized misogyny and explore where these behaviours come from.  We also ca

Jul 8
1 h 26 min

Choosing You Without Losing Them

In this week’s episode, we unpack living for your family’s approval in your 20s. We talk about what it means to try meet family expectations, and what it can actually cos

Jul 1
1 h 21 min

The Polygamist, Love Island & Everything In Between

This week’s episode is all about pop culture. We’re getting into everything from South Africa’s trending series named The Polygamist to Love Island USA to the FIFA World

Jun 24
1 h 15 min

Is "Good on Paper" Good Enough?

In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we’re talking about what happens when someone checks all the boxes on paper, but you’re still not sure if they’re the right

Jun 17
1 h 03 min

Dilemma Diaries

In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we dive into the dilemmas our bwssties have been facing. From advice about family to work and relationships, there’s nothing

Jun 10
54 min

How to Survive The Girl's Trip

We’re talking all things group travel—from chaotic group chats and money talks to personalities and unspoken expectations. And if you’ve been dreaming of your next girls’

Jun 3
1 h 17 min

Should Friends Match Your Aesthetic?

From navigating whether female friendships are performative to unpacking influencer friendships and whether they are transactional, this episode explores friendships as t

May 27
1 h 15 min

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