
The Woman & Finance Podcast
Hi, I’m Mapalo Makhu, your host, personal finance educator, and author of You're Not Broke, You're Pre-Rich. I hold a BCom in Finance, a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Planning, with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. More importantly, I’m deeply passionate about empowering women to take charge of their financial futures.
This podcast is a judgment-free space for open and insightful conversations about money—without the confusing jargon. Whether you’re looking to budget more effectively, get out of debt, start investing, or build lasting wealth, this is the place for you.
Each episode brings you practical advice, expert insights, and real conversations designed to help you make informed financial decisions with confidence. Because financial freedom isn’t just for a select few—it’s for everyone ready to take control.
If you’re on a journey to financial wellness, hit follow and be part of a community committed to building wealth and securing their futures.
Let’s learn, grow and thrive—together.
The Woman & Finance Podcast
How to allocate your money on pay day
Episode 3:
In this episode of the Insure Your Future Money Bootcamp, we speak to Thokozani, one of my former mentees, about her journey from financial stress to confidently managing her money.
She shares practical budgeting techniques using a combination of apps, spreadsheets, and traditional methods, as well as how she manages unexpected expenses and uses her side hustle income intentionally. Thokozani also reflects on how budgeting has changed her family's approach to money, encouraging open conversations and long-term financial planning.
This episode is part of the Santam Insure Your Future series, aimed at equipping you with tools and insights to take control of your finances.
Learn more:
https://www.santam.co.za/about-us/santam-insure-your-future-money-podcast/
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