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EP 7 | Healing as a Calling and a Career | Sangoma, Public Health & Spiritual Entrepreneurship in SA

In Episode 7 of Young, Black and In Business, Anelisa Tuswa sit down with Lebogang Mokgethi — a PhD candidate in Public Health and a full-time Sangoma — for an intimate and grounded conversation on the business of spirituality and the calling of healing. This episode explores what it truly means to honour a spiritual path while navigating the realities of building a sustainable healing practice, serving community, and holding space for others — without losing yourself in the process. Lebogang reflects on the rise of modern-day healers in post-1994 South Africa, her personal journey into becoming Gogo Mkhanyakude, and how spirituality and public health intersect in her work. We also unpack the often-unspoken tension between spiritual authenticity and the commercial realities of healing work. This is a relaxed, personal conversation for anyone curious about spiritual entrepreneurship, African spirituality, ancestral calling, or purpose-led work. In this episode, we discuss: The rise of modern-day healers in post-1994 South Africa and how Covid-19 played a role in spiritual triggers. Lebogang’s journey into healing and becoming Gogo Mkhanyakude The intersection of spirituality and public health Balancing spiritual integrity with the business of healing Holding space for yourself while holding space for others Opportunities and challenges of being a spiritual entrepreneur Guidance for those who feel called to healing or spiritually led work Whether you are exploring your own calling, building a purpose-driven practice, or simply curious about African healing traditions, this episode offers honesty, wisdom, and deep reflection.