The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast #36 – Palesa Mphaki: Red Flags I Ignored

*This episode was recorded prior to recent events. The views shared reflect the guest’s personal emotional journey at that time. The purpose of this conversation is healing and understanding - not controversy or conflict. Since recording, the guest has taken positive steps toward growth, restoration, and professional rebuilding.*

Palesa Mphaki joins me in the studio today, and she is ready to set the record straight.

We journey back to her childhood in Soweto, where Palesa describes herself as a "feisty bookworm" growing up in a full and loving household. She explains how being one of many children shaped her personality, creating a drive to perform and excel, and reflects on how those early dynamics have influenced her adult life and relationships.

Palesa pulls back the curtain on her first marriage, a bombshell story she's never shared publicly. She reveals she got married within three months to a pastor, driven by her Christian faith, and opens up about the painful reality of being in a "loveless marriage" for years and the moment she was finally ready to walk away.

She speaks on her experience on #MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi Season 2, addressing everything from the staged apologies and the infamous car scene to the constant drama. Palesa explains what she believes was a "mask" of confidence and discusses the difficult moments that led to their explosive arguments. And yes, we finally get to the bottom of the last lemon cream!

Looking ahead, Palesa shares how she is using her past experiences to fuel her future. She talks about her beautiful business, Dose of Petals, which was born from her own separation, and her journey of self-discovery through therapy as she reclaims her narrative and embraces a new chapter.

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