Sho, Genge! Welcome back to another episode of ASIAS, with your girl, Sis G.U As we grow older, certain things become more complex due to the experiences we go through as individuals and as a community. In this episode, I’m tackling one of the most overlooked aspects of our lives which still serves a huge part of our lives and individual purpose - forming new friendships. As a person who was once about the notion of “no new friends”, in my younger years; I have grown to understand what amazing e...
Dec 22, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Sho, Genge! Welcome back to another episode of ASIAS, with your girl, Sis G.U The true meaning of strength isn’t only within the amount of things your hands can hold, but it’s also in the things you’re able to release. That is the foundation of what I’ve structured this episode around, titled “Release It”. Spend time with me as I unpack this episode which is packed with gems you can take in your journey of equipping yourself with the right arsenal to be the best you can be....
Dec 14, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Sho Genge! Welcome to the third installment of Style Your Story brought to you by TRESemmé. I had the privilege of sitting down with Zesipho Mncwango who is known as the OfficialPerfumePlug, to talk all things business, perfume and winning the Glamour Women of the year 2023 Next Gen Game changer. Zesipho is a brand manager, content creator and entrepreneur. Her love for perfume has turned into a thriving business whilst opening her up to many more opportunities. Through this journey, Zesipho ide...
Dec 08, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Sho, Genge! Welcome back to another episode of ASIAS, with your girl, Sis G.U. In the true sense of the year, we have reached the festive season. 2023 is coming to an end and we are all geared up to spend the remaining weeks of the year with our loved ones while taking a well deserved break from tasks that are work related. This time of year prompted me to create this video that is not only brief but filled with warm and gentle wishes for us to not lose track of the very things that make us who ...
Dec 07, 2023•10 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Sho Genge! Welcome to the second installment of Style Your Story brought to you by TRESemmé. I had the privilege of sitting down with Smangele Sibisi and Debora Somwe to talk about all things business and hair. Smangele Sibisi is the founder and owner of Indalo Nubian Naturals, natural hairstylist, loc specialist, make-up artist, masterclass host and tutor. As a qualified facilitator, she’s worked with TRESemmé as a tutor for their Stylist Training Programme and presented masterclasses at popula...
Nov 30, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Sho, Genge! Welcome back to After School is After School, with your girl, Sis G.U Since turning 26 years old, I've been blessed with seeing life in a new lens and direction. The more one ages, the bigger the challenges become and the more potential for growth increases. This is my experience with that phenomenon. Get candid with me as I unpack the situations and lessons I had to learn since turning a new age. It's been well over a month since the last ASIAS episode, so there is a lot to unpack w...
Nov 24, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Sho, Genge! Welcome back to ASIAS with your girl, Sis G.U It's been quite a minute since I last had an opportunity to sit down, in the comfort of my own space & speak about everything that's been on my mind. In that light, the title of this episode is 'Mental Journals'. Journey with me, as I unpack the intricacies of my mind and the experiences I have gone through, recently. The only constant in life is change, and as much as we can never fully be prepared for what will come or what we're cu...
Oct 08, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Sho Genge! Welcome to the first installment of Style Your Story brought to you by TRESemmé. I had the privilege of sitting down with Kay Yarms who is an award-winning and trusted influencer, YouTuber, content creator and beauty entrepreneur. In this episode we talk about her journey within the content creation space and how that has helped her style her personal story to date. This episode is shot within her new Salon space, SAXX Beauty.
Sep 20, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Sho, Genge! Many people have their own reasons, ideas and stories behind what their tattoos mean. In a bigger perspective, it stands as a badge of what you represent. What values coincide with the person you are or have worked hard to become. In this episode, House of Miracles, I am taking a dive into what my tattoos mean to me and the reasons behind it. Make sure to like, comment and subscribe to my channel, Uncomfortable Growth, and listen to the podcast on all streaming platforms!...
Aug 18, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Sho, Genge! In this episode, I decided to revisit a topic that is a focal point of our individual journeys of growth - The Art of Letting Go. In this sequel, I have centered the message around the results of learning how to let go and let God in all aspects of your life. I trust that there are some needed gems from my experience, which can inspire you to be more confident in the process and appreciating the art of letting go.
Aug 03, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Sho, Genge! Welcome to After School is After School, with your girl, Sis G.U. In this episode, I am bringing back a segment that the genge has been consistently requesting for: Music Wednesday! And who better to kick off the new episode of Music Wednesday than the award nominated singer and songwriter, ThandoNje. It is such a pleasure to have one of the country's finest artists join me discussing music and her journey in her rise to success within the industry. This is surely an episode you don'...
Jul 19, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Sho, Genge! Live from the Greasy Tunes Cafe, hosted by Spotify, welcome back to an exclusive episode of After School is After School with Sis G.U! In this episode, I am joined by the President Ya Straata, Focalistic. An artist that knows no boundaries to his creativity. An artist that embodies authentic South African music excellence in the output of his music, as he creates a footprint in the global industry - while pushing the reach of Amapiano to newer heights. Join me as we get candid and de...
Jul 14, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Sho, Genge! Welcome back to After School is After School with your girl, Sis G.U. To those who are passing by, I hope you like what you see and you join the Genge, please! Today, I am joined by the love of my life - my sister - Nosipho Nyatsumba. This episode is special to me, as we have a sisterly catch up on how life has been for Nosipho and the discoveries she has gained, as she tackles her second year. I hope the Genge can find some gems from us as the Nyatsumba sisters with the messages, la...
Jun 29, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Sho Genge! This week we are talking about energy and trusting your intuition (the Holy Spirit). I’ve really grown to trust myself and my internal voice and that in its self was a journey. I had to learn to not gaslight my feelings but rather to honour them. I know that dealing with shifted energy isn’t easy but I’ve decided to view it as protection from God. If it is currently a weird season for you, I pray you find peace in the Lord.
May 19, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Sho Genge! We are finally back with another episode, the first episode since The Assembly. I thought I would give you guys a bit of a life update and just let you know where my mind has been as of late. In the process of setting new boundaries for myself and establishing them with my loved ones. I am in an isolation season - I know that God is currently working on me.
May 04, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Sho Genge! For the third and final episode recorded at The Assembly, we asked our MC to ask Gugulethu some questions that her audience had for her. I hope you enjoy this episode.
Mar 31, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Sho Genge! This is the second episode recorded at my live podcasting event; The Assembly. In this episode I get to have a chat with my friend, Katlego Lebogang about our journey together as well as what getting older has looked like, for us.
Mar 23, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Sho Genge! We kick off season 3 with the first episode recorded at my live podcasting event; The Assembly. This episode is about allowing yourself to start over at any point in your life. We often find ourselves having to start over in many different aspects of our lives, it can be scary but it’s always worth it. Take the leap and become who you’ve always knew you where destined to be.
Mar 16, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Sho Genge! On the 11th of February, I am hosting my first ever live podcasting event - The Assembly at the Khuli Chana Studios. Tickets are available for sale on Ticketpro. Make sure to get a ticket; it’s going to be a lovely evening filled with great conversations, food, drinks as well as live performances. I hope to see you there!
Jan 27, 2023•1 min
Sho Genge! Compliments of the new season! We are starting 2023, with the season two finale of ASIAS. In this episode, I decided to unpack the importance of being yourself, how to create a great ecosystem of support in different aspects of your life & seeing your purpose in a stronger light. I also share my outlook & my wishes of prosperity for the genge, for 2023. This year is ours. Let’s journey together.
Jan 13, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Sho Genge! This week I brought in my friend, Mohau Pitso, to help me introduce a new segment called Asking For A Friend ; where we get to seek relationship advice for one another. I hope that you enjoy this episode.
Dec 23, 2022•43 min
Sho Genge! This week we're talking about being in a new era and allowing yourself to explore each new chapter in your life wholeheartedly. You define how long an era should or shouldn't last. Don't be caught up in the past versions of yourself, give yourself the grace and patience to grow. Trying new things is always good.
Dec 19, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Sho Genge! In this episode, I am joined by content creator; Mo Mdluli. We discussed our individual experiences throughout our time on social media and how that has affected our lives - in both the good and bad aspects of it. With that, we got to share a lot of gems, laughs and perspectives that we hope you can cherish dearly.
Dec 09, 2022•35 min
Sho Genge! This week we're talking about prayer; the power of prayer and learning how to find your voice in prayer. I hope this episode inspires you to say a lil prayer.
Nov 25, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Sho Genge! This week we’re talking about breakthrough and allowing yourself to be present when it happens. It often feels like things won’t get better when we’re going through it but there will always be a breakthrough. Hold on a little longer.
Nov 10, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Sho Genge! This week I have the privilege of being joined by Dennis Ngango; founder of DEFINING Media. We got to talk about being called, what that means and our personal journeys on this path. This conversation was one that I needed, I hope that you are able to take away from it as I was.
Nov 03, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Sho Genge! This week we're talking about letting go and how hard that can be but I know it's always for the better. Letting go to make more space and learning to trust yourself makes the process easier.
Oct 13, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Sho Genge! TW: coercion, rape, sexual trauma. This week we are starting a new segment called 'finding your voice in the bedroom'. I've dedicated the first episode to what I believe to be basic sexual etiquette. I hope that you enjoy it and are able to take something away from this conversation.
Sep 15, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Sho, Genge! I’m back with a much needed diary session after the time I’ve taken away from the podcast. This episode, tackles various topics that are dear to my heart, at this point in my life and my wish is that you find some gems that can help you in your day-to-day activities.
Aug 19, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Sho Genge! This week I have featured Thato Rampedi, Balepi Mosweu and Zillewizzy to have a conversation about navigating the industry. The things we enjoy the most and least. I hope that you guys enjoy this conversation. A video of this podcast episode is available on my YouTube channel.
Jun 23, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 3
