How Did We Get Here? by Mpoomy Ledwaba is out in October by Jonathan Ball Publishers!

‘I share to normalise talking about those shameful, hurtful things we keep hidden.

‘I share because shame loses its power when we find safe spaces to share our truth … and when women heal, generations heal.’

To her thousands of fans, Wisdom & Wellness founder and celebrity influencer Mpoomy Ledwaba is a symbol of strength and women empowerment. But going from university dropout to Forbes magazine’s list of 30 Under 30 wasn’t always easy – it took a lot of guts and a commitment to personal growth.

How Did We Get Here? is her coming-of-age story. Looking back on her upbringing, major milestones and the challenges she’s faced, Ledwaba takes us on her journey of self discovery. Behind the Instagram likes and thousands of YouTube subscribers is a bright girl who sometimes bit off more than she could chew. This mother of two, who is married to a popular musician, didn’t always have a plan and rarely fit the mould of ‘the good wife’.

In this frank account, Ledwaba writes openly about the hurt she’s experienced, the mistakes she’s made and some of the hard truths she’s had to learn about life, but also how her faith has been a guiding light. As a firm believer in the power of stories, she uses her personal history to show how to live a purposeful life on all levels.

About the author

Mpoomy Ledwaba is the biggest wellness influencer in South Africa, a digital entrepreneur, speaker and an award-winning podcaster. Her company Wisdom & Wellness was created to inspire, equip and encourage people to live purposeful, prosperous and holistic lives.

Over the years she has built a community of young people who are not ashamed to live out their values and make an impact in the world. She is the proud host of Speak Life September, a month-long wellness challenge and master class, as well as the annual Wisdom & Wellness Gal Pal gathering called the Unlimited Fest.

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