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Hosted by Refilwe Segoe · education · EN
CALLING ALL YOUNG TRAILBLAZERS!I’m Refilwe Segoe, and I want to help YOU find your breakthrough! Every 2nd Thursday, I sit down with incredible guests who have faced challenges, defied the odds, and come out stronger. And sometimes, I hold solo gigs —where I dive deep into the raw, unfiltered realities of growth, resilience, and breakthroughs.This podcast is more than just a show—it’s the first of many passion projects under The Breakthrough Projects, an impact-driven movement designed to help you rise, rebuild, and rewrite your story.Your breakthrough starts here. Are you ready?
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Signup to Generate a PitchCALLING ALL YOUNG TRAILBLAZERS!I’m Refilwe Segoe, and I want to help YOU find your breakthrough! Every 2nd Thursday, I sit down with incredible guests who have faced challenges, defied the odds, and come out stronger. And sometimes, I hold solo gigs, where I dive deep into the raw, unfiltered realities of growth, resilience, and breakthroughs.
the breakthrough sessions is hosted by Refilwe Segoe. The show has published 37 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "s3 e8: Rorisang Mabogoane | navigating ageism in the workplace | managing your health in corporate" (7 June 2025, 76 minutes), "s3e7: Isabella Makhura | the plight of unemployment | living with disability | struggling with faith" (15 May 2025, 105 minutes), and "s3 e6: blast from the past | the silver linings episode" (2 May 2025, 24 minutes).
the breakthrough sessions publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 37 episodes.
Booking probability for the breakthrough sessions is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. the breakthrough sessions requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. the breakthrough sessions's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for the breakthrough sessions are Courses, Coaching & Lessons and Business & Management Consulting. the breakthrough sessions has an education audience.
Refilwe Segoe hosts the breakthrough sessions, an education podcast with 37 episodes published.
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<p>In this episode, I sit down with Rorisang Mabogoane, a dynamic young professional who made the bold leap from strategy consulting into a managerial role in banking — all before turning 25. But her journey wasn’t...
Episode #7
<p>In South Africa, 60% of youth are currently unemployed (as of April 2025, the recording of this episode).</p><p><br /></p><p>In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with Isabella Makhura, a bright young lawyer...
original air date: 25 September 2020 In this pulled-from-the-vault episode, I reflect on a word that’s been my anchor for over 13 years: Excelsior—Latin for "ever upward." It’s more than a motto; it’s a mindset...
original air date: 10 April 2020 Originally aired in 2020, this episode is close to my heart—and today, I’m bringing it back as a moment to pause, reflect, and appreciate the journey. Inspired by Arianna Huffington’s...
the breakthrough sessions
This week on the breakthrough sessions podcast, I sit down with the powerful and insightful Mbali Mzinyane—a woman whose story and voice shed light on some of the darkest corners of the modern workplace. In this...
Episode #3
Who are you—really? Welcome to "the side conversations"—a space for raw, unfiltered reflections on the things that weigh heavy on my heart. These are the conversations that I can’t keep to myself— a deep dive into the...
Episode #2
Meet Mpumi K. Mbonane —a dynamic force who knows what it means to chase purpose, pivot when necessary, and fight relentlessly for her dreams. In this powerful conversation, we dive deep into the journey of career...
Episode #1
After a long hiatus, the breakthrough sessions podcast is back—bigger, bolder, and ready for a rebirth. In this episode, I have my bestie Nsuku Mabundza join me as we dive into why I’ve been away, the lessons I learned...
the breakthrough sessions
the breakthrough sessions podcast returns with Season 3 - the rebirth series. Hosted by Refilwe Segoe, this season is dedicated to second chances, fresh starts, and the power of beginning again. This is more than just a...
<p>In the mid-season finale episode of the podcast, I had Emmanuel KS Bope on. Emmanuel is currently a third-year Wits Medical Student and the business owner of Q Fitness. He was born and raised in Johannesburg, South...
<p>In this episode, I had Aphane Kgalalelo Holiness, aka Holiness Sma on. Holiness was born on the 31st of May 2001 in the Limpopo province. She is a first born in a family of five children. She's a young South African...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode, I had Goitumetswe Pitswane on. Goitumetswe, aka Tumi, is a BCom Honours Finance and Investments Graduate from Wits who is currently working as a Real Estate Banker. She has a passion for youth...
<p>In this episode, I had Precious Molepo on. Born and bred in Paulshof Johannesburg, Precious had no idea that she wanted to go the accounting route, as she was torn between following her creative side and following...
<p>In this episode, I had Ntwanano Shitholani on. Born and bred in Shigalo village in Limpopo, Ntwanano went on to study her Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of Cape Town. She failed 3 modules and because...
Episode #3
<p>In this episode, I had Jubilee Mukosi on. Jubilee is a former University of Cape Town Accounting student and current Digital Marketing student.</p> <p>Jubilee is a fun-loving, 20-something-year-old who completed...
<p>In this episode, I had Nothando Moloi on. Nothando Moloi is an independent consultant who studied at the University of Witwatersrand pursuing her Bsc in Construction Studies and thereafter, her Honours in Quantity...
In the season 2 premiere of the podcast, I had Ntwanano Ngomane on. Ntwanano is a former university of Pretoria CTA student and soon-to-be-qualified Chartered Accountant. She is an aspiring career coach and Content...
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<p>STUDENTS, WE ARE BACK! This season we're covering failure stories from past and current students across South Africa! Season 2 starts 13th August 2021. Episodes drop every second Friday. Don't miss it!</p>
<p>This is it. The final episode of season 1. And in the spirit of November being thanksgiving, I decided to unpack what being thankful and showing gratitude is to me, and how being grateful helped me to develop a...
<p>In this episode I had the pleasure of having Mpho Segoe on, where we discussed 2 sides of varsity – being a student, and then being a lecturer. We also go into detail about other adventures that await after varsity...
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