Keynote presentations (45–60 min), event emcee, panel facilitator, and workshop leader
Corporate teams, women’s events, community organizations, and cultural forums
It would be amiss if I didn’t talk about how I got there. People don’t want to deal or talk about the heartbreak caused by a break-up. It’s important to heal before you move on.
Healing:
Allow yourself to feel the hurt. Crying is a cathartic release. When you’ve broken up with someone after a long term relationship,it feels like a death.
So you need to grieve the loss by going through the 5 stages of grief denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.
Also whatever you do stay away from social media. I would recommend that blocking your ex until you’ve accepted that it’s truly over.
If children are involved then it’s important to separate your grief from theirs because the love you have for them won’t change,it’s just the circumstances. Time heals.
Oprah once said when you forgive someone who has hurt you,you’re not doing it for them…you’re doing it for you.
You are taking your power and freedom back from all the anger and hurt because holding on to that grudge eats away at peace of mind.
If you get an apology from that person then it’s even easier but don’t wait for that because it might never happen. Forgive first so you can move on with your life.
Moving on:
After emptying out all your luggage from all the pain and forgiveness. You’re left with the lessons that you’ve learnt that will better equip you in your next relationship.
Lesson is that people come into your life for a season, a reason or a lifetime. In order to attract better you have to be better. You realize that you’re not the same person you were before and that.
Asanda Maku is a celebrated motivational speaker, actress, and television personality who transitioned from entertainment into professional speaking. Best known for her breakout role on SABC 2’s Hectic Nine-9 and her lead in the sitcom B&B, Asanda has built a reputation for connecting deeply with audiences. Drawing from her personal journey and career in media, she specializes in themes of love, healing, forgiveness, identity, and cultural belonging.
Asanda’s presence on stage is marked by authenticity, charisma, and a unique ability to turn personal stories into powerful lessons. Whether delivering keynotes, facilitating workshops, or hosting events, she creates meaningful conversations that encourage self-discovery and resilience. Event planners seeking a speaker who combines inspiration with genuine relatability will find in Asanda Maku a trusted partner to engage, empower, and uplift audiences.
Asanda Maku is a dynamic force in the realm of professional speaking, renowned for her captivating presence and insightful perspectives. Since her debut on the iconic South African teen show, Hectic Nine-9, on SABC 2 in 2007, she has seamlessly transitioned from television personality to an acclaimed conference emcee, host, and facilitator. With her magnetic charisma and wealth of experience, Asanda has carved a niche for herself as a versatile and impactful speaker, leaving an indelible mark on audiences across diverse platforms.
Drawing from her extensive career in the entertainment industry, Asanda Maku brings a unique blend of charm, wit, and authenticity to her role as a motivational speaker. From her appearances on television shows like Interrogation Room to hosting the sports program, Sports View, Asanda has honed her skills as a communicator and influencer. However, it was her lead role on the eKasi+ / e.tv sitcom B&B that truly showcased her talent for connecting with audiences on a deeper level.
As a speaker, Asanda specializes in addressing topics related to relationships and culture, leveraging her personal journey and cultural insights to inspire and empower her audience. With a keen understanding of the intricacies of human connection and societal dynamics, she navigates the complexities of love, identity, and belonging with grace and authenticity. Whether she’s sharing personal anecdotes or delivering profound insights, Asanda’s message resonates with audiences of all backgrounds, sparking meaningful conversations and fostering a deeper sense of understanding.
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Asanda introduces herself as a mind, body, and soul positive activist focused on self-development, self-love, and self-worth. She frames life as lessons rather than failures and centers the talk on finding love again. Using her own public breakup as context, she explains the emotional complexity of healing under scrutiny and validates grief as necessary. Crying is described as a cathartic psychological release that helps move from anger to acceptance.
She emphasizes forgiveness as a path to reclaiming power, citing Oprah’s perspective that forgiveness frees the forgiver. Asanda distinguishes seasons, reasons, and lifetimes in relationships and cautions against internalizing another person’s decision to leave. Co-parenting becomes a practical demonstration of maturity, respect, and child-first priorities.
From the experience, she distills lessons: do not pour from an empty cup, communicate when you feel unseen, focus on reciprocity, and value the small daily gestures over material markers. She underscores doing the inner work before dating again to avoid repeating patterns, encouraging viewers to unpack their emotional “luggage” so they can attract aligned partners.
A conversational segment explores authenticity from her early TV career. She chose to present as herself, arguing that you cannot sustain a persona and that audiences sense truth. Fearlessness and using one’s platform responsibly are recurrent themes.
On motivation, motherhood grounds her daily discipline. She accepts life’s curveballs and controls her responses rather than the uncontrollable. Looking five years ahead, she envisions a show or platform for real conversations, possibly a book, to amplify stories that help others grow. The session closes on a light, human note about dinner leftovers, reinforcing her approachable, genuine tone and the central message: healing, release, and self-knowledge prepare you to love again.
01:35 Life as lessons, not failures. Today’s theme is finding love again.
03:05 Public breakup and processing pain under scrutiny.
05:10 Grief is necessary. Crying as cathartic emotional release.
07:00 Moving from anger to acceptance.
08:20 Forgiveness reframed. Freeing yourself and reclaiming power.
10:25 Seasons, reasons, lifetimes. Do not internalize another’s choice.
12:00 Co-parenting with respect and child-first priorities.
13:20 Lessons learned: reciprocity, boundaries, communication.
15:10 Do not pour from an empty cup. Value small, consistent gestures.
17:05 Healing before dating. Unpacking emotional “luggage.”
19:10 Readiness for aligned love and shared values.
20:40 Authenticity in media career. Presenting as yourself.
A fascinating off the road journey into the heart of Mozambique.
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