Hi there! First of all, thank you so much for coming! I am so happy to have you here. Welcome to my blog, I hope that as you get to know me a little bit better, you’ll find a little of yourself in me.

My name is Nompumelelo Mbali, affectionately called ‘Mpumi’ by my family and ‘Mbali’ by most people.  I am currently residing in Boston and I’m originally from the west of Johannesburg, in a small township called Wedela and that’s where I spent most of my childhood. Growing up, I wasn’t into a lot of extra-curricular activities (I actually sucked at most, lol!) but I did take a liking to public speaking and writing. It’s been a target of interest for me which I have been hoping to expand on, and this blog provides the perfect fit! 

More about me

I absolutely love writing. It is my outlet when life sucks, I’ve realized there is no point in bottling up my feelings because I will explode, and to minimize the casualties, I’ve learnt that it is best to help myself and write, and in helping myself, maybe help someone else feel less alone. I also love to listen to other people tell their stories, how they feel and their thoughts, and I want to use this platform in a way that is very personal to you through sharing my own life stories and my own journey.

Why this blog

I will be engaging a wide range of topics in here and sharing details about my life and my own journey through it but the main purpose for this blog is self-help. I will be sharing tips on matters that I’ve experienced first-hand. I also want this blog to be about you. I want you to feel home and I want you to feel understood. So, feel free to pop me a message or leave a comment on anything you would like to see me talk about🤩

Interests

Finance, wellness, and books. I like to balance my aptitude for numbers with nuance, and I find that psychology and narrative non-fiction books hit my sweet spot. Generally, I am a lover of life and like to engage in anything that expands my view of the world!