To close a beautiful season two, we have Rotimi back on the podcast to discuss with Vanessa about all the elements of an inferiority complex. These two words make up for a lot of holds in personal growth; but how, where does it come from, how can you combat yours? Between Vanessa revealing her childhood insecurities to real advice 50 Cent gave Rotimi, you will be amazed how true the episodes will vibe with you. It’s time to grow out of your own ideas of why you are not good enough, combat it wit...
Aug 26, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 12
It is scientifically true that making mistakes grows your brain! Vanesa talks about the change she has been experiencing when it comes to thinking about mistakes because we all think of them as failures versus, "not yets." What a scary and paralyzing thought, right? This science and philosophy combine to help you join the mental movement with Vanessa on growth mentality. Dropping wisdom with messages from Mama Rotimi and "quitting fluffing," Vanessa's honesty puts you in the front row to her per...
Aug 19, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Today we are taking a moment to reflect on the journey that’s been made. What we are reflecting on today are moments that made a big impact. specifically to the person on the other side of the mic. It is important to take a minute to see what you have accomplished and be grateful for the ups and downs. EP, Amanda Rosenberg who has been teamed up with Vanessa since day 1! gives behind the scenes, you know with Rotimi and stuff, and what changed the course of not only her life, but the direction o...
Aug 12, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 10
As a child, we’ve all had an adult tell us at one point, “be nice!” Be nice or play nicem, but what if you’re being nice isn’t actually helping anyone? What if it’s even hurting you? On a one on one with Vanessa, she breaks down why you and this world need to stop being nice and start being kind. Is there a difference between the two? Yes, and it's massive. There is nothing to lose when being honest, and Vanessa gives direct examples from her life performing at an international festival and even...
Aug 05, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Part two to help you evaluate and find your excellence with Pearl Thusi jumps right into the ceilings you make for yourself and how that can be a powerful tool to also break them! Pearl reveals her personal goal of trailblazing and hard moments that would put anyone down, but she came back up. The ladies break down what it feels like to stand up for yourself for the first time and how to be honest with yourself, because it's going to affect your success. The people you have around you are also c...
Jul 29, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Vanessa talks to the star of Netflix’s new hit show Queen Sono, Pearl Thusi! We get a little update on how Pearl has been handling the coronavirus lockdowns. Pearl walks us through her mourning process after losing a loved one. Pearl also gives us some highlights from her career and some of the most influential people she’s met. She also talks about how filming in New York before returning to Africa gave her a renewed sense of pride and determination in being an African woman. And of course they...
Jul 22, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The entire world is changing right now! We are all feeling the pressure of where to go for our future, but life pivoriting, career changes and finding happiness within yourself are as common as birthdays. Rotimi drops in on his experience, and Vanessa brings Elle Miss Belle, a beloved family member who grew up with her; a mom, a muse, practically her sister, the perfect person to discuss career expectations in the natural light of pivoting. Elle went from college to beauty school to now follow h...
Jul 15, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Our year is halfway over but the season of the world is clear, 2020 vision as Rotimi would say, clearly the global pandemic has affected every one of you. There is loss and your loss is felt, now how can we turn it into something? What do we do with our lives now? We need to get serious and Vanessa has Rotimi here to discuss their Covid life and thoughts; the highs and lows, the embarrassing Instagram live when Ro tried to braid her hair, but also how a simple glamping can change keep things spi...
Jul 08, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 5
With all the pandemic and social issues flaring up around the world, you’re on the internet a lot. It’s a staple in your life for good and being honest, probably not so good reasons. A pro to talk about this today is rapper, artist, on-air personality, style icon, multi-award-winning entertainer, and great friend of Vanessa, Nomuzi Mabena. Nomuzi aka fabulous Moozlie, whose hair matched the roses she had next to her during recording, discusses the details of her very successful anti-drunk drivin...
Jul 01, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 4
“We are all nothing more than children traumatized with longer limbs.” - Faith Kangero. Admitting to trauma is difficult, overcoming it is excruciating, and then the end is a reward of true self-love. Many elements in life, society, or childhood block us. Admitting you need help is hard, and shame fills all of us quickly. However, if the world is to be better, then WE must be better, and today you will leave this episode with serious tools for recognizing and overcoming your triggers. Our powerf...
Jun 24, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 3
World-renowned entertainer reveals biggest secrets. Sounds insane right? Are you grabbed? Are you entertained? The business can catch you, SNAP, just like that. However, are you ready for truth that will make you uncomfortable, ugly things that grow under scales? In episodes 2 it’s pulling back the curtain to expose the truly great and powerful Vanessa, for today you will see her strongest side. She wants to cover her truest truth, told through tears and self-liberation because that is strength....
Jun 17, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome back to season two of Deep Dive with Vanessa Mdee. After a long year of shedding scales and getting her mind vulnerable and ready for a new dawn...Vanessa opens with LOVE. For love is pure, the world needs love right now and God is love. We have Singer/Songwriter and Actor Rotimi to talk about communication in love. You’ve been wondering how they met, how they feel in love and how they are building the new future together and it’s all in there, plus discovering love languages, how to han...
Jun 07, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Today on the podcast, Vanessa brings in Male Super Model and Ivory Coast Man, Adonis Bosso (bio) to help her discuss the stigma around mental health and the reality of recognizing its importance. A hard subject to cover in most communities, but especially in Africa. Adonis himself is uniquely qualified on the subject because of his studies in the field before becoming a model. He even has a special needs center for children in Canada that provides education and resources for family's with Autist...
Jan 21, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Today on the podcast, Vanessa brings in her first guest, Ugo Mozie; (bio) to help her discuss the African Influence on Global Culture. Frustrated with African Culture being “trendy” but not properly understood or represented, Ugo and Vanessa share their perspectives while talking about their own life experiences. They also give us a peak behind the scenes to the underbelly of the world of fashion and music. What is missing in the representation? More strategies and a call for how the people of A...
Jan 15, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this premier episode, Vanessa explains her ideas and experiences while embracing the internal magic of being a woman in the modern world. Topics which might bring hesitation from some, but now is a time for understanding. For the first time, you will hear Vanessa speak about taking control of the stage without compromising herself to the demands of the male gaze, to her struggle fighting for women's equality globally and in her own microcosm. She started the UDada Foundation to help lift and ...
Jan 08, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Every great novel and anthology has its beautiful prologue. Singer, Writer, Activist, Global African Flame and much more; Vanessa Mdee brings you the beginning of her tale. This preview is only the start of a long journey into Vanessa’s life, brought continually into the light with her new podcast, Deep Dive with Vanessa Mdee. Subscribe now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 02, 2019•3 min
