About Working Smart and Living Well with Nomndeni Mdakhi
The Agenda Women Podcast is a platform born out of 15 years of entrepreneurial grit, resilience, and an unshakeable belief that women can—and should—design lives that honour both ambition and wellbeing.
Hosted by Nomndeni Mdakhi, a seasoned entrepreneur and conversation strategist, this podcast is not just a series of discussions; it’s a space where shared experiences transform into powerful lessons and real-world strategies for success.
Transform Your Finances: The Power of Dating Your Money
You may have heard the phrase ‘date your money,’ but what does that really mean? It’s all about nurturing a strong, healthy relationship with your finances that leads to lasting wealth. In this conversation, we’ll discuss how to approach your money with the same care and attention you would give to any important relationship. We’ll explore key financial habits, the mindset needed for wealth-building, and practical steps to align your finances with your goals. From budgeting to investing, learn how to turn your financial life into a successful partnership 💸Key Takeaways:✅ Build a healthy, productive relationship with your finances✅ How to manage money with purpose and intention✅ How to build and maintain a strong credit score for financial security✅ The financial health check-up: Simple steps to assess where you stand✅ Overcoming emotional barriers that hold you back from financial successWhether you’re new to money management or already on your journey to financial freedom, this conversation will help you take the next step in creating a lasting financial future.
24 Mar 2025
How to Build Lasting Wealth: Smart Investing Tips You Need
In this episode of Agenda Women Money Dates, we're diving deep into financial fearlessness and empowering women to take control of their financial futures! From building lasting wealth to smart investment strategies, this conversation covers it all. We'll explore the key concepts of wealth creation and preservation, different types of investments, and how understanding your money personality can shape your financial habits. Whether you're looking to secure your future, grow your wealth, or overcome emotional barriers that have been holding you back, this episode is for you!
17 Feb 2025
Proven Tips to Make Your Money Habits Stick with the Fresh Start Effect
New beginnings feel exciting, but why do we often struggle to stick to them? In this episode of Money Dates, Nomndeni unpacks the Fresh Start Effect, the psychology behind why we feel motivated by new beginnings and how to use that to our financial advantage.Whether you're trying to budget smarter, pay off debt, or break bad money habits, this conversation will give you the tools to make real, lasting change. We’re diving deep into strategies to stay realistic and actually follow through on your financial goals.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The science behind the Fresh Start Effect
✅ Budgeting hacks that actually work
✅ Smart debt management strategies
✅ How to break free from bad money habits
24 Nov 2024
How to Enjoy the Holiday Season Without the Financial Hangover
Nomndeni Mdakhi shares practical strategies to enjoy the holiday season without overspending, from setting a realistic budget to mindful gift-giving habits and reflecting on spending habits to avoid financial hangovers.
30 Apr 2023
Winning this business award changed my life and the trajectory of my business | Gugu Sithole (2022 Veuve Clicquot Bold Women Award Winner)
In this episode @nomndeni speaks to @gugubsithole about the benefits of being an award winning business and the impact that becoming the 2022 @veuveclicquot Bold Women Award winner has had on her life and business. Gugu shares the early life experiences that made her a Bold Woman, the similarities she sees between her grandmother and the courageous Madame Clicquot and the first thing she did after finding out that she was the 2020 Veuve Clicquot Bold Women Award Winner.
We also deep dive into the process of entering the awards as well as the perks that come with being a winner. This episode was a beautiful ode to the women who paved the way. For @gugubsithole (https://www.instagram.com/gugubsithole/) it was her grandmother and mother when she was a young girl and today, she benefits from the legacy of another remarkable innovator, Madame Clicquot of @veuveclicquot (https://www.instagram.com/veuveclicquot/)
Visit https://www.veuveclicquot.com/ to enter the awards for 2023. Entries close on the 14th of May 2023.
You can watch the video interview on the Agenda Women Youtube Channel ( youtube.com/@agendawomen)
11 Dec 2022
Ep 014 | How I moved from Beauty Influencer to Beauty Entrepreneur | Sinovuyo Mondliwa (Love Kinks)
In this Episode Nomndeni Mdakhi talks to Sinovuyo Mondliwa about her entrepreneurial journey and how she moved from beauty influencer to beauty entrepreneur and launched @lovekinks_za (https://www.instagram.com/lovekinks_za/)
Agenda Women is a female interest online platform curated for modern working women looking for content and community that will help them navigate the evolving dynamics of working smart and living well through the communities shared experiences. The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling. The Agenda Women Podcast is published on youtube every Sunday at 9am.
Watch this episode here : https://youtu.be/2vnzucRMr44 (https://youtu.be/2vnzucRMr44)
4 Dec 2022
Ep 013 | Understanding the feminine cycle | Dr Gynae (Mpume Zenda)
In this Episode Nomndeni Mdakhi talks to Dr Gynae (Mpume Zenda) about bout the feminine cycle and its impact on working smart and living well for working women.
Agenda Women is a female interest online platform curated for modern working women looking for content and community that will help them navigate the evolving dynamics of working smart and living well through the communities shared experiences. The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling. The Agenda Women Podcast is published on youtube every Sunday at 9am.
Watch this episode here : https://youtu.be/tpMT82Y3blY (https://youtu.be/tpMT82Y3blY)
27 Nov 2022
Ep 012 | Healing the inner wound, feminine energy and masculine energy. | Moagi Seete
In this Episode Nomndeni Mdakhi talks to Moagi Seete about healing the inner wound, feminine energy and masculine energy.
Agenda Women is a female interest online platform curated for modern working women looking for content and community that will help them navigate the evolving dynamics of working smart and living well through the communities shared experiences. The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling. The Agenda Women Podcast is published on youtube every Sunday at 9am.
Watch this episode here : https://youtu.be/Nmb8ope06O4
20 Nov 2022
Ep 011 | Transitioning from a corporate executive to being an entrepreneur | Vika Shipalana
In this Episode Nomndeni Mdakhi talks to Vika Shipalana who is the founder of @vbsluxury about transitioning from corporate to being an entrepreneur and the journey that introduced her to her
Agenda Women is a female interest online platform curated for modern working women looking for content and community that will help them navigate the evolving dynamics of working smart and living well through the communities shared experiences. The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling. The Agenda Women Podcast is published on youtube every Sunday at 9am.
Watch this episode here : https://youtu.be/iQ7v-2fkblo
13 Nov 2022
Ep 010 | How to establish boundaries with yourself and the people in your life | Siphokazi Veti
In this Episode Nomndeni Mdakhi talks to Dr Siphokazi Veti who is a Wellness Coach about establishing boundaries with yourself and the people in your life.
Agenda Women is a female interest online platform curated for modern working women looking for content and community that will help them navigate the evolving dynamics of working smart and living well through the communities shared experiences. The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling. The Agenda Women Podcast is published on youtube every Sunday at 9am.
Watch this episode here : https://youtu.be/Rx1qAVNg3nA (https://youtu.be/Rx1qAVNg3nA)
6 Nov 2022
Ep 009 | Mental Matters, Tidi Talks & the courage to live by your own terms | Dr Khanyile - Lenake
In this Episode Nomndeni Mdakhi talks to Dr Khanyile Lenake who is a KeynoteSpeaker, Change maker as well as VP @mentalmatters_ (https://www.instagram.com/mentalmatters_/) and co author of @tiditalksseries (https://www.instagram.com/tiditalksseries/) about the work she does with Mental Matters, co authoring Tidi Talks and the courage to live life at your own terms.
Agenda Women is a female interest online platform curated for modern working women looking for content and community that will help them navigate the evolving dynamics of working smart and living well through the communities shared experiences. The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling. The Agenda Women Podcast is published on youtube every Sunday at 9am.
Watch this episode here : https://youtu.be/dc_mNvhYs90
30 Oct 2022
Ep 008 | My last moments with my mom | Making peace with loosing my mom | Tshiamo Modisane
In this Episose Nomndeni Mdakhi talks to Tshiamo Modisane who is a MC, Host, Stylist, Producer and Actress about making peace with loosing her mom and their last moments.
Agenda Women is a female interest online platform curated for modern working women looking for content and community that will help them navigate the evolving dynamics of working smart and living well through the communities shared experiences. The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling. The Agenda Women Podcast is published on youtube every Sunday at 9am.
Watch this episode here : https://youtu.be/E82dDUdansk
23 Oct 2022
Ep 007 | The importance of values & virtues in unlocking success for working women | Chipo Mushwana
In this Episode Nomndeni Mdakhi talks to Chipo Mushwana who is the Executive of Emerging Payments & innovation at Nedbank Retail about the importance of values & virtues in unlocking success for working women.
Agenda Women is a female interest online platform curated for modern working women looking for content and community that will help them navigate the evolving dynamics of working smart and living well through the communities shared experiences. The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling. The Agenda Women Podcast is published on youtube every Sunday at 9am.
Watch this episode here : https://youtu.be/J-wioghyG6c
16 Oct 2022
Ep 006 | My biggest financial mistakes and how I changed my Money Habits
In this Episode Nomndeni Mdakhi talks to Simz Right who is the You tuber and Entrepreneur about her biggest financial mistakes and how she changed her money habits
Agenda Women is a female interest online platform curated for modern working women looking for content and community that will help them navigate the evolving dynamics of working smart and living well through the communities shared experiences. The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling. The Agenda Women Podcast is published on youtube every Sunday at 9am.
Watch this episode here : https://youtu.be/I-5o_tKFdtY
9 Oct 2022
Ep 005 | Piwe Motshegoa on Learning to understand your triggers in order to thrive in your workplace.
In this Epidose Nomndeni Mdakhi talks to Piwe Motshegoa who is the Head Of Sales at DSTV Media about Learning to understand your triggers in order to thrive in your workplace.
Agenda Women is a female interest online platform curated for modern working women looking for content and community that will help them navigate the evolving dynamics of working smart and living well through the communities shared experiences. The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling. The Agenda Women Podcast is published on youtube every Sunday at 9am.
Watch this episode here : https://youtu.be/9ISdsRGB2uI
2 Oct 2022
EP 004 | Sibu Mabena on Building Duma Collective | The value of hard work & Intentionality
In this Episode Nomndeni Mdakhi talks to Sibu Mabena who is the Founder of Duma Collective about Building Duma Collective and the value of hard work & Intentionality.
Agenda Women is a female interest online platform curated for modern working women looking for content and community that will help them navigate the evolving dynamics of working smart and living well through the communities shared experiences. The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling. The Agenda Women Podcast is published on youtube every Sunday at 9am.
Watch this episode here : https://youtu.be/9ISdsRGB2uI
25 Sept 2022
Ep 003 | Nozipho Tshabalala on Mentorship, Success, Significance and being a Conversation Strategist
In this Epidose Nomndeni Mdakhi talks to Nozipho Tshabalala who is the CEO of CONVERSATION STRATEGIST about Mentorship, Success, Significance and being a Conversation Strategist.
Agenda Women is a female interest online platform curated for modern working women looking for content and community that will help them navigate the evolving dynamics of working smart and living well through the communities shared experiences. The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling. The Agenda Women Podcast is published on youtube every Sunday at 9am.
Watch this episode here : https://youtu.be/hbDpLZLU9BQ
11 Sept 2022
Ep 002 | Kgomotso Mosiane on Thriving in Corporate Culture & understanding People, Process & Profit
In this Epidose Nomndeni Mdakhi talks to Kgomotso Mosiane who is the BRAND GENERAL MANAGER FOR CLINIQUE AND SMASHBOX about Thriving in Corporate Culture & understanding People, Process & Profit.
Agenda Women is a female interest online platform curated for modern working women looking for content and community that will help them navigate the evolving dynamics of working smart and living well through the communities shared experiences. The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling. The Agenda Women Podcast is published on youtube every Sunday at 9am.
Watch this episode here : https://youtu.be/hbDpLZLU9BQ
4 Sept 2022
Ep001 | Welcome to The Agenda Women Podcast
After years of requests for me to do a podcast, I have finally taken the leap of faith. I did not take months overthinking what I should record or how it should look. I gathered my team and we made decisions as we go. Working smart and Living is the AGENDA WOMEN slogan and really captures part of our mission to advocate for holistic empowerment.
The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling. (previously Working Smart and Living Well)
Agenda Women is a female interest online platform curated for modern working women looking for content and community that will help them navigate the evolving dynamics of working smart and living well through the communities shared experiences. The Podcast provides access to living well content as well as stories of how modern women are working smart through the powerful art of storytelling.
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