Conversations that Bloom

In a world filled with uncertainties and pressures, it's easy to rely solely on our strength and understanding. Yet, as Christians, we are called to a higher standard of faith and trust in the Almighty who holds our past, present, and future in His hands.

To help me delve into this topic today is Louise Mupeta. Louise is a spirited, introverted foodie with a big heart that is naturally bent towards encouragement. Her mission is to inspire others to live for God's glory, offering practical guidance in her roles as a blogger, author, teacher, faith-driven entrepreneur in education and interior design, and the founder of the Famous Warrior Community.

With a reputation for being a chatty conversationalist, lovingly christened "loves to chat" by her husband, she uses her conversational leadership style to train, mentor, and encourage those within her circle of influence. At home, she's Ceaser's adoring "Babe" and a devoted mom to Caleb and Chiara, orchestrating a joy-filled household in Lusaka, Zambia.

Today's episode is a beacon of hope and inspiration for those navigating the complexities of life's demands. Whether it's our careers, relationships, talents, or resources, we all possess something that we're called to steward faithfully in service to God's kingdom.

Here's what to expect in today’s episode:

• Overcoming our doubts when God is calling us into the unknown.

• How we can activate our faith in uncertain times.

• Trusting that God uses everything in our lives for His glory.

Bible verse

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5 ‬“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.”

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Have you ever wondered how to balance your faith and pursue your purpose? Today's episode dives into a topic that resonates with us all - living and working purposefully. I'm joined by the remarkable Sampa Kaidee, a model and founder of Modelling In Purpose. Born in Zambia, she moved to Cape Town to pursue her modeling dream, where she has been based for three years.

Sampa's journey in the fashion industry has been a mix of rewards and lessons, helping her discover her identity in the eyes of God amid societal beauty standards. Her quest for purpose within modeling led to the creation of Modelling In Purpose.

This platform aims to build a community of purpose-driven women making a positive impact in the fashion industry. This episode is for you whether you're at a crossroads in your career, searching for meaning, or simply curious about the power of purpose. 

Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing, and perfect will.

Here's what to expect in today’s episode:

1. How have you navigated staying true to your purpose?

2. How faith can be a source of inspiration for promoting positive body image and redefining beauty standards within the industry?

3. What challenges and successes have you faced while maintaining a strong Christian identity in a secular environment?

   
   

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In a world that often pulls us in countless directions, finding moments of deep connection with the voice of God can be a challenge. This can place us in a position of misalignment with the will of God over our lives. In today's conversation, we explore the biblical principles and spiritual practices that can anchor us amidst the chaos. Whether it's the noise of the world, the busyness of our schedules, or the constant pull of technology, this episode is designed to equip you with the tools you need to refocus your heart and mind on what truly matters.

Colossians 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Here's what to expect in today's episode:

1. Life update

2. What are distractions?

3. How do we overcome distractions?

4. How to be aligned with the will of God.

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Welcome back to another episode of Conversations That Bloom! Today's episode delves into a topic close to the heart: "Trusting God with Your Relationships." Relationships can be complicated, but trusting God can bring guidance and strength. The lovely Wonani joins me as we talk about how faith can shape and transform our relationships with others. Wonani is a blogger, podcaster, and civil engineer. She is the mind and voice behind Dose of Wonani, a Podcast and Blog. She believes God has blessed her with her gifts to bring His reality to the world.

Here’s what to expect in today’s episode:

1. How has trust in your relationships evolved?

2. What have you learned about God in your relationships?

3. What are your fears when it comes to marriage and commitment?

4. Advice for anyone in the middle of a hard place in their relationship.

Bible verse to meditate on --

”He answered, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭10‬:‭27‬ ‭NIV‬

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Back again with an inspiring episode of Conversations that Bloom! Life throws many different challenges our way. These experiences can become part of who we are and change how we see ourselves and life in general.

In today’s episode, backed by the Word of God, we reflect on what our outlook on life’s challenges should be. We remind ourselves that life's challenges are opportunities for growth, and by embracing hope, patience, and faith, we can overcome them.

Here’s what to expect on today’s episode:

1.       Reflect on what you are grateful for. 

2.       How can we depend on God and His word when the challenges of life are thrown at us?

3.       How do we wrestle the principalities of the world?

4.       Questions to ask yourself in order to align yourself with the word of God.

 5.   Romans 12:11-13-  Our guide on how to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in Prayer

6.       Psalm 23 – a reminder of who our master is.

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Welcome back to conversations that bloom! I’m so thrilled to be back and with a special episode dedicated to catching you up on what's been happening in my life since our last episode. It's been a while since we last connected, and I have some exciting news and updates to share with you.

Here’s what you can expect from our conversation today:

1.  The remaining episodes of season two will be released biweekly.

2.  What is the vision of the podcast?

3.  Took a break to rest and settle into my new life as a wife.

4.  Update on Yellow Ray.

5.  Activities happening in the Bloomers community.

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I had the pleasure of catching up with the new author herself Jane Mazimba! She’s one of my good friends and has released her new book “Catching F.I.R.E.” I am thrilled to be having this conversation because I have been part of her journey. She has shared very valuable advice about finances with me and so many others in her community. Today’s conversation will leave you inspired and excited to go after your own dreams!

Ice breaker: What’s one thing you are grateful for each decade of your life?

Here’s what you can expect from our conversation today:

1. The back story of Jayne’s Finance Journey
2. The vision and the heart behind the book.
3. Catching F.I.R.E “ Financial Independence Retire Early” is the book & The Ted Talk was about F.I.R.E - why is it important?
4. How do we start implementing F.I.R.E. in our finances?
5. What does the future look like for Jayne?

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Hey family! I hope the new month is off to a great start. This year I will be having conversations with different women that are doing phenomenal things in the Kingdom of God. Today’s episode is extra special for me because I had the honor of sitting with my lovely, powerful, and anointed Pastor Kgomotso. She’s not only my pastor but also a spiritual mentor to so many daughters. 

I am so thrilled to be having this conversation this year and I believe it will change your life. Ps K alongside Ps Sean are the lead pastors of Kingdomcity Zambia, they are incredible parents to 3 kinglets: Josiah, Jordan, and Judah. She alongside her beautiful family has had such a phenomenal impact on me and many that call Kingdomcity Zambia home. Her influence is tangible, personal, and Holy Spirit-led.

Today's conversation will leave you stirred, centered, and ready to conquer the year ahead.

Here’s what you can expect from our conversation today:

1. How did Kgomosto become Pastor K?
2. What does it mean to be a Daughter?
3. The power and gift of a grace-driven life.
4. How to run to God and not the world.
5. What’s one thing you wish you knew early in your walk with Christ?
6. Practical steps in allowing God to lead your life.

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Ladies and gentlemen! I am so so excited to be back again with a new conversation that has been long overdue with my lovely friend Esther. We get real and talk about singleness, why it’s important to listen to God’s voice in all areas of your life, and especially when you are ready to get married. A God-designed love story requires us to all acknowledge where we are at with God, how we view relationships, and why we want to be in a relationship in the first place. When we do this, we allow God to do what He does best and we get to enjoy His will coming to pass in our lives without us trying to be in control.

Here’s what you can expect from our conversation today:

1. Living as a single God-fearing woman and what that REALLY feels like.
2. The questions we ask God when we are waiting.
3. Staying focused on the vision of your life.
4. Trusting God through it all.
5. How do I know the person I am with is aligned with my purpose?

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Hey friends and family!

I am super excited to be back again with another season filled with faith conversations. This season is jam-packed with fire content, and amazing guests, and our focus is on Jesus! My number one prayer is that you experience the joy of going on the journey of getting true healing in every area of your life. 

Enjoy this intro and stay tuned for more episodes dropping every Monday morning.

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It's the final episode of the first season and I am beyond grateful for everything! This is a special show because I got to do an Instagram Live and record the podcast at the same time. My heart is full and I owe it all to God. Press play and enjoy the vibes.

Here’s what you can expect;

1. What gratitude is/is not
2. What I am grateful for
3. Why gratitude is so important
4. Lessons learnt in 2021
5. A special annoucement! 

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Have you ever found yourself running on empty? Feeling like you are pouring out and not being filled yourself? If your answers were yes to these questions then sis, that’s an evident sign you need to assess how much time you’ve been spending with Jesus and how much focus you’ve been placing on what you can control. Listen, your own strength can only go so far and when you burn out, that's a sign you need more Jesus. More Jesus will give you more freedom. You need more Jesus every day; every minute and every second.

• Isaiah 26:3 - You will keep the mind that is dependent on You in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You.
• John 15:4 - Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

Here’s what you to expect;

1. How Jesus knows and holds our lives
2. Letting Jesus in on everything we do
3. Staying connected to the vine in all seasons
4. How to operate from a place of obedience
5. How to have honest conversations with Jesus on where you’re at right now
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As the saying goes, the only constant thing in life is change. In this week's episode my guest and get into why change is so hard to embrace, how change should be embraced and what we need to do often to understand that principle of adapting to change.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Luwi’s perspective on change
• What life has taught us about change
• Change + sacrifice
• Advice on how to embrace change

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The beauty of innovation lies in our ability to continuously be open to change and adapt, but what happens when we don’t know where to start?

In today’s episode, Mel and I share our experiences with innovation on a personal and professional level and how we have approached what it means to be an innovative thinker and future builder!

Here’s what you can expect:

• Melissa’s story and how she found her love for innovation
• What innovation looks like in the African context
• How to develop a future-focused mindset
• Why your tribe impacts your ability to innovate and grow

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7. The 33% Rule: How Your Network Impacts Your Growth
The 33% rule states that 33% of your time should be spent with mentors (people that challenge you), 33% with your peers (those on the same level as you), and 33% with people that you can mentor and guide.

The idea was created by Tai Lopez, a TED speaker and creator of some famously annoying YouTube videos in which he shows off his incredible wealth. I don’t normally take advice from Lamborghini drivers, but in this case, I think Lopez may be on to something. I'm a firm believer in your network is your net worth, and this rule has been at work in my life without me even realizing it. It has helped me bear so many fruits and I thought, why not share this with you?

Here’s what you can expect:

• How the 33% rule has helped me in my everyday interactions
• Why do you need to start assessing your circle of friends and network
• How to build healthier relationships with people you respect and honor
• Should you invest in mentorship?
• Five things you can try to implement the 33% rule.
  • Ask yourself the hard questions about the people you surround yourself with
  • Write down your values and pray over them - ask God to bring the right people your way
  • Create space for God to bless you. Whatever that looks like for you eg: spend more time in prayer, ask people you trust for advice
  • Write down a few things you want to achieve and think of the people you will need to help you get there. This will help you assess the type of character you want around you
  • Pray. Pray!

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In a world that glorifies business and celebrates “the hustle”, slowing down and resting is a form of rebellion against what society deems as important. This act of slowing down allows us to create space for the Holy Spirit to meet us where we are at. Whatever that looks like for you, good or bad.

The point is you are allowing God to meet you as you are without you ‘cleaning up’ before you invite Him in and surrender your will to always be busy. This act of rebellion is something ambitious women like myself and my guest today are on a quest to perfect.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Godly rest vs worldly rest
• What has God been revealing and teaching us about rest
• The process of taming your inner busy bee
• Advice for ambitious women that need to embrace resting

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The modern Christian lifestyle + society have placed a huge stamp of importance on serving, but you have to stop and ask yourself this question: Am I living true to myself or am I striving to please others? We are busy with programs, we are busy keeping up with our to-do lists and we are so busy with the idea of church that & if we are not careful we’ll find ourselves living through a Christian mask.

In my conversation with Rudi today, a licensed Christian therapist, we dive into the reason what the Christian mask looks like today, why so many of us wear one or have worn one, and how to take deliberate steps to live an authentic and free life.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Identity in Christ
  
• Comparing your journey to Christ with others
  
• Insecurities & self-doubt
  
• Knowing God for yourself
  

It’s no easy task keeping another human being alive and thriving. Society doesn’t help make this task any less challenging for ambitious young women. With hurdles starting from how we are brought up to think, to communities placing unrealistic standards on women and young mothers. Yet many millennial moms are defying the odds and changing the narrative that is told about what it means to be a thriving mom and boss babe.

Here’s what we you can expect:

• How our upbringing influences motherhood
  
• God's grace for the unconventional mom
  
• Making time to run business and baby
  
• Lessons learnt
  
• Importance of community when raising a child
  
• Pros and cons of motherhood
  
• The beauty of children
  

Let's get this show on the road, shall we? The best way to start any good show is from the beginning and I'm here to do just that!

Here's what you can expect in this episode:

• Who I am
• What I do
• What I stand for
• What you can expect from the show going forward

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