Anele Mgudlwa returns with season two of 'The Anele Podcast: Her & Now'
Anele Mgudlwa returns for a second season of 'The Anele Podcast: Her & Now', where she bravely navigates the complexities of women's experiences in South Africa, sharing heartfelt stories and insights from remarkable guests.
The Anele Podcast: Her & Now is set to return for its second season in September, hosted by broadcaster Anele Mgudlwa. Initially hesitant due to concerns about a saturated market, Mgudlwa found her purpose and voice through the podcast. Initially, she aimed to understand what the Anele podcast would be, ultimately realizing its unique potential.
The inaugural Her & Now report, conducted by First for Women, posed a simple question to South African women: how are you feeling? This study allowed women to openly express their emotions, and the podcast effectively amplified their voices.
For the second season, First for Women's Her & Now report revealed that South African women are overwhelmed by systems that do not cater to their needs. Mgudlwa embraced the opportunity to reflect on her own life, asking difficult questions that she had previously avoided. One such example is her inability to grieve her mother's death, as she felt obligated to maintain a strong front for her family.
Her mother passed away in 2009, and it was only now, during the podcast recording in May, that Mgudlwa could openly acknowledge her inability to grieve due to her familial responsibilities.
Throughout the season, Mgudlwa learned valuable lessons from various guests, including Pearl Thusi, Rachel Kolisi, Tumi Morake, Masasa Mbangeni, Nozipho Tshabalala, Mantsoe Pout, Sinovuyo Mondliwa, and Sinenjabulo Zungu. Each guest brought unique perspectives and stories that enriched the podcast. Mgudlwa acknowledges that she had the potential to delve deeper into each conversation, but her broadcasting role prompted her to maintain a balanced pace.
The second edition of First for Women's Her & Now report, titled A World Built for Someone Else, was released during Women's Month. This report, compiled from research involving over six thousand South African women, delves deeper into the challenges women face. It questions whether the products and institutions surrounding women are actually easing their burdens or merely expecting them to cope without aid.
The report highlights the need for women to critically examine their decisions and the impact they have on their lives.
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