Because We Said So

Zama Marubelela; Landiwe Gama •podcasters.spotify.com

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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The End of the "Cool Girl" Era

This week on Because We Said So, we’re getting into the whole “cool girl” thing — what it actually means, why we’ve all tried to be her at some point, and how to still show up as yourself while protecting your boundaries. We also chat about people pleasing and how it shows up in both personal and professional relationships (and not in a cute way).And of course, we had to get into the Love Island USA drama and give our thoughts on the Real Housewives of Durban season finale. It’s a jam-packed epi...

Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 7

Sometimes It IS The Soul That Needs The Surgery

In this episode of Because We Said So , we kick things off with our thoughts on the Kelvin Momo Symphonic concert, the unexpected pairing of Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre, the latest Love Island drama, and why Amerie’s Tiny Desk performance has everyone talking. We then dive into a deeper conversation around body dysmorphia, cosmetic surgery, and the harmful impact of society’s obsession with one ideal body type. The girls open up about their body images woe’s growing up and Zama opens up about...

Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 4

Should We Have It All Figured Out In Our 20's?

This week, we’re getting into that weird pressure in your 20s to have it all figured out — the job, the apartment, the relationship, the glow-up. We’re talking about the feeling of being left behind while everyone else seems ten steps ahead, and why it’s way more common than it looks online. Plus, we get into the burgundy nails debate that’s taken over South African TikTok, and the Nonku vs. Londie drama on Real Housewives of Durban — because obviously, we had thoughts. It’s giving honest chats,...

Jun 11, 2025•59 min•Ep. 3

Lessons About Dating in Our 20’s

In this week’s episode of Because We Said So , we’re diving into the differences between dating in our late 20s versus our early 20s—what’s changed, what we’ve learned, and why we’d never go back. We also touch on Justin Bieber’s surprise performance at Kendrick Lamar’s concert, the report that Elf Cosmetics is purchasing Hailey Bieber’s Rhode brand, and the Love Is Blind contestants who recently announced their pregnancies. It’s a mix of real talk, pop culture, and a little nostalgia....

Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 4

Absent Fathers, Present Wounds. | #BecauseWeSaidSoPod

This week on Because We Said So , we’re getting real about absent fathers—how their absence can shape our views on love, trust, and independence. From hyper-independence to deep-rooted abandonment issues, we unpack the emotional weight so many women carry into adulthood and relationships.We also dive into the current conversations around men in the media, from the disturbing revelations in the Diddy trial to Justin Bieber’s very concerning post about Hailey pm the latest cover of Vogue, and what...

May 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 1

“Soft Girl Era” - Empowering or A Step Backward?

In this episode of Because We Said So , we dive into the rise of the Soft Girl Era—but is it truly empowering or just another aesthetic built to box women in? We unpack the meaning behind this trending lifestyle and whether softness is a choice or a performance as well as ways we can look at the “soft girl aesthetic” that makes sense for us average girlies. We also chat about Beyoncé’s new tour and the social media buzz around the Humanz Instagram post that had the SA social media streets buzzin...

May 21, 2025•53 min•Ep. 2

Can Real Friendships Survive In The Public Eye?

Welcome to the very first episode of Because We Said So — your new favourite space for unfiltered girl chats, real talk, and everything in between with none other than Landzy Gama and Zama (ZeeXOnline) Marubelela. In this debut episode, we’re diving into what it’s like maintaining friendships while living in the spotlight. From handling online assumptions to protecting your peace and setting boundaries, we get honest about the highs and lows of navigating close relationships when people are watc...

May 14, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1

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