<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[MPS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to my Diary]]></description><link>https://ignobam.wixsite.com/website/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:55:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ignobam.wixsite.com/website/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Double-Edged Sword of Pretty Privilege]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pretty privilege - the idea that physical attractiveness can open doors and create opportunities. It's a concept that's often discussed...]]></description><link>https://ignobam.wixsite.com/website/post/the-double-edged-sword-of-pretty-privilege</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bb7505faa685bf87bf3d80</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:12:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mabongi P Sabelo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth About Skincare: Separating Fact from Fiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[As someone who's passionate about skincare, I've often found myself overwhelmed by the countless products and remedies claiming to have...]]></description><link>https://ignobam.wixsite.com/website/post/the-truth-about-skincare-separating-fact-from-fiction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bb743efaa685bf87bf3c87</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:12:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mabongi P Sabelo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spend Less, Live More: The Ultimate Guide to Frugal Freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world where consumerism reigns supreme, it's refreshing to revisit the timeless virtue of frugality. Being frugal isn't about...]]></description><link>https://ignobam.wixsite.com/website/post/spend-less-live-more-the-ultimate-guide-to-frugal-freedom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b977cd39f9453d71e0e371</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:11:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mabongi P Sabelo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redefining Expectations: Building Healthy Relationships]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's dating landscape, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of a new connection. However, it's essential to approach...]]></description><link>https://ignobam.wixsite.com/website/post/redefining-expectations-building-healthy-relationships</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b7998339f9453d71dff066</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:12:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mabongi P Sabelo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Illusion of Value: Unpacking Marketing's Biggest Trick]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world where choices are endless and marketing messages are everywhere, it's time to take control of our purchasing power. 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The Origins of Gender Roles Gender roles have been around for thousands of years, with evidence of gendered divisions of labor and social norms dating back to ancient...]]></description><link>https://ignobam.wixsite.com/website/post/wtf-are-gender-roles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b37dab6935b082d65077e0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:12:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mabongi P Sabelo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Uninvited Guest…]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever found yourself lost in a daydream, only to be jolted back to reality by the unsettling nature of your own thoughts? 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As artists, we're often torn...]]></description><link>https://ignobam.wixsite.com/website/post/the-unwavering-pursuit-of-artistic-integrity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b35fa66935b082d6505a8d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:12:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mabongi P Sabelo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking the Cycle of Being Silenced]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Black women, we've grown accustomed to being policed, patronised, and punished for asserting ourselves in spaces where we're already...]]></description><link>https://ignobam.wixsite.com/website/post/breaking-the-cycle-of-being-silenced</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67af7489baae5963aaf96754</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:12:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mabongi P Sabelo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Unsettling Truth: When Self-Love Falls Short]]></title><description><![CDATA[A profound realisation can be both unsettling and liberating. The quote "I've shared my body more than I've received flowers, which is a...]]></description><link>https://ignobam.wixsite.com/website/post/the-unsettling-truth-when-self-love-falls-short</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ae3512f3b66b55d6163729</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:12:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mabongi P Sabelo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Struggle is Real: Navigating Networking as a Shy Creator]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a creative person, I've always known that networking is key to getting my work seen and building a community around it. 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