We Used to Be Strangers
We Used to Be Strangers is a podcast where I’m introducing you to South African women you need to know.
My name is Jazz and alongside my sister, Sam, we started Grub Club, a community where women of all ages, races and backgrounds connect around dinner tables. These women aren’t influencers or public figures. They’re the chef in your favourite restaurant, the single mom in your apartment block, the DJ at that night club; they’re the high court prosecutor, the housewife, the shisanyama owner down the street, the psychology major; they’re somebody’s grandmother.
They’re the type of women who were once just strangers and then changed our lives forever. So, put on your comfy pants, grab a snack and kick back, while I introduce you to the women you need to know.
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Episodes
Jun 11, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
37 min
In this episode of We Used to Be Strangers, I’m introducing you to the reason Grub Club exists – our mom, Mary Ann. In our chat she opens up about her story, touching on topics of growing up without an education, navigating an alcoholic household, leaving home at 15, the importance of having open conversations with your children and more.
Mar 28, 2026
Mar 28, 2026
44 min
In this episode of We Used to Be Strangers, I’m introducing you to Durban local, Silondile Jali, as we chat about different aspects of life, including raising powerful girls, the journey to forgiving yourself, the lifeline of sisterhood, being a single mom, the privilege of aging, and more.
Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
40 min
In this episode of We Used to Be Strangers, I’m introducing you to Derrené Cawood, a Durban local who takes us through her journey from trauma to triumph, touching on topics of the fear we inherit, the journey to forgiving your abuser, the importance of reanalysing friendships as an adult, and the resolve to be big on living in the face of it all.
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including abuse and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.