Podcast
Because We Said So
Episodes
- 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 want in life?…
- 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 happening in pop…
- 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 friends account…
- 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 Culture Re…
- 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 honest conver…
- 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 self-worth o…
- 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 one of the i…
- 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 the pop cu…
- 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 for you to…
- 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 catch up on…
- 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 cost you. We…
- 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 Cup. We al…
- 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 person for…
- 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 that’s of…
- 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’ trip, Bws…
- 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 the main co…
- Made by Africa, Loved by The World ft. Linda Mtoba
In celebration of Africa Day and as part of Facebook’s Made by Africa, Loved by the World campaign, we sit down with award-winning actress, influencer, and entrepreneur Linda Mtoba…
- Made by Africa, Loved by The World ft. Nomzamo Mbatha
In this Africa Day special in collaboration with Facebook, we sit down with Nomzamo Mbatha to talk about what it means to be Made by Africa, Loved by the World. From her early jour…
- 365 days of BWSS.
Because We Said So turns ONE! In this special anniversary episode, we reflect on the highs and lows of building the podcast from scratch, introduce our new Sip Happens segment with…
- Is Closure A Scam?
This week on Because We Said So, we’re asking: is closure a scam or do we actually need it to move on? We talk relationships, ghosting, and why unanswered questions hit so hard. Pl…
