Chapters: 0:00 Disclaimer and episode start 2:30 Introduction and Overview of Guest 4:52 Childhood Dream: Becoming a Pilot 7:25 Transition to Accenture after Articles 9:50 Learning and Growth at Accenture 12:01 Blocking Out the Noise and Seeking Mentorship 14:55 Starting a Platform to Amplify Women of Color's Voices 17:04 Similarities in Empowering Platforms 23:23 Discovering a Passion for Fixing and Finding Solutions 25:48 The Fascinating Evolution of Career Paths at Accenture 30:22 Exploring D...
Apr 18, 2024•55 min•Ep. 30
Chapters: 0:00 Disclaimer and episode start 3:05 Countdown to Nine to Life Podcast 8:16 Early Ambitions of Being a Pioneer 12:09 The Meaning Behind Seventh Wave Records and Entertainment 16:08 Fruity Loops vs. Beazen: The Great Debate 21:13 Working with K-Dawg and Milestones in Seventh Wave 24:29 The Studio's Success and Awards in Timbisa 29:10 First Milestone: Recognition from a Record Label 32:27 Introduction to DJing and Events Management 36:14 The Lucrativeness and Challenges of Sound Engine...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 27
0:02:51 - Introduction to the podcast with Luvuyo Ngengebule 0:06:18 - Origin story and childhood experiences with entrepreneurship 0:10:46 - Trailblazing against Traditional Paths 0:13:03 - Growing up around successful entrepreneurs 0:16:36 - Childhood aspirations and career choices 0:20:05 - Importance of guidance and mentorship 0:23:52 - The importance of believing in oneself and having supportive figures 0:28:02 - Importance of Examples and Positive Messaging for Kids 0:29:58 - Creating Oppo...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 28
🎙️ In this enlightening episode of 9toLIFE, we dive into the aromatic world of perfumery with Belinda Mduli, the visionary behind Ventus, a luxury fragrance collection. Belinda shares her profound passion for scents and their remarkable ability to influence the atmosphere and mood of any space. Her belief in positivity and the transformative power of fragrances sets the tone for an engaging discussion. We explore Belinda's upbringing in a large traditional family, her challenges with gender rol...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 27
🎙️ In this episode of 9toLIFE, we embark on a captivating journey with Patrick, a dynamic individual whose path from university to establishing his own company encapsulates the essence of resilience and innovation. Patrick delves into the trials and triumphs of his career, offering a narrative that intertwines practical experience, financial stability, and a deep-seated motivation to succeed. From his rural upbringing devoid of role models to a childhood dream of becoming an aircraft engineer, ...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 26
00:55 Introducing Audrey Mutupi, CEO of SystemicLogic 04:49 Delivering on timelines and maintaining competitive advantage 07:55 Long-term engagements and walking the path with clients. 12:27 Exceeding Expectations in Work: Going Beyond Job Descriptions 15:46 Creating a Fun and Engaging Work Environment 18:59 Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Collaboration 22:21 Partnering with Clients through Problem-Solving and Productisation 25:55 Building Trust through Accountability and Delivering on Pro...
Nov 15, 2023•59 min•Ep. 25
0:01:00 Managing Expectations: Money and Career Goals 0:03:13 MBA Days and Roots 0:09:58 The Importance of Passing on Businesses to Future Generations 0:10:38 Foresight and Strategic Planning for the Future 0:11:34 Childhood Memories at "Mathematics" School 0:15:20 Early years and regrets 0:19:33 Completing degree and finding a job 0:22:53 Early Career and Transition to SOE 0:26:13 Moving Up in the Organisation and Analysing Loan Defaulters 0:30:08 Becoming a Credit Controller and Managing Loan ...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 24
0:01:12 Listening to Podcasts on Spotify vs Watching on YouTube 0:02:50 Introduction to Obakeng Mulelu, a marine social scientist 0:10:26 Cooking Alone vs. Cooking for Others 0:18:09 The importance of involving parents in career guidance 0:21:15 Registering for a master's degree after job search 0:24:26 Dissertations as the focus of the master's program 0:28:26 Shopkeeper turned Entrepreneur 0:35:53 Trying to locate a specific place on Yale Road 0:40:44 Exploring the use of remot...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 23
01:20 Introducing the show and reminiscing about past episodes 05:50 GalxBoy: The Unique Pronunciation Confusion 07:18 Childhood Dreams and Love for Cars 14:18 Transitioning from internship to permanent contract 14:43 The Broad Spectrum of IT Careers 18:15 The Journey to Finding a Job in IT 20:46 Transition to a permanent gig after 10 months 25:47 The role of automation and its controversy 29:38 The Impact of Automation on Society 37:58 Real Limitations and the Need for Automation 42:56 Understa...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 22
01:14 Introducing Nine to Life - Podcast with a Twist 02:47 The struggle of turning ideas into reality 10:29 Reflecting on the importance of storytelling and its impact 13:52 Favourite episodes and audience preferences 16:21 The problem with platform businesses 21:00 Sweep South's Vetting and Training Process 24:29 The Potential of Audiobooks 30:02 Mom Influencers and potential "GranFluencers" 32:35 Public Relations for artist vs for corporate/politics 31:41 The Struggles and Secrets of Parentin...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 21
00:57 Introductions and casual banter 04:27 Primary and High School Years 09:38 Discovering Metallurgy as a Career Path 10:26 Freezing through a Paid Test 12:40 Killing the Game in Metallurgy 16:42 Late for the Interview, but Still Got the Job 19:19 First Salary Goes to Supporting Family and Rent 22:17 Importance of People Skills in Mining Industry 25:13 South Africa's Riches in Minerals and Metals 32:40 Embracing New Responsibilities and Learning Multiple Roles 35:29 The Importance of Delegatio...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 20
0:00:50 Finding Joy in Music: Michael Jackson and Luther Vandross 0:03:03 Childhood Memories of Music and Singers 0:09:51 Childhood Education and Grade Levels 0:12:57 Academic Background and Family Influence 0:17:02 Navigating Girl Drama and Building Resilience 0:21:26 Psychology as a Career Choice: Discovering a Passion 0:25:04 The Pressure on Young People to Choose a Career 0:31:27 Working for an NGO in Johannesburg 0:39:52 Therapists: Techniques, Theories, and Mental Health Treatment 0:43:12 ...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 19
️ Welcome to 9toLIFE, the captivating podcast that uncovers the inspiring career and life journeys of exceptional individuals! In this episode, prepare to be enthralled by our guest, Mduduzi Mahlangu, a multi-talented artist hailing from the vibrant community of Tembisa. Mduduzi's journey is a testament to the power of pursuing one's passions with unwavering dedication. As a photographer, dancer, and voiceover artist, he embodies the essence of creative versatility. Join us as he shares the fasc...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 18
Chapters 0:00:03 Coaching a Photographer on Composition 0:01:07 Embracing the Mom Influencer Title 0:01:21 The Evolution of the Media Industry 0:08:42 Finding Alternatives for Lactose Intolerant and Picky Eaters 0:10:52 Knowing Yourself and Your Brand 0:19:23 Different Values in Parenting: Adjustability and Open Communication 0:23:51 Communicating with a Well-Behaved Child Instead of Hitting 0:27:02 Strategies for Effective Parenting: Shopping vs. Explaining 0:34:04 The Influential Mom Community...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 17
Chapters 0:04:48 Namhla's Origin Story and Childhood in Eastern Cape 0:07:53 Embarrassing Moment in Class with Namhla's Grandmother 0:11:53 The Benefit of Navigating Different Environments 0:15:40 The Profession of My Dad and Community Reception 0:20:37 Overcoming failure and switching mindset in grade seven 0:24:09 From Failing Student to Cross-Country Team Captain 0:30:55 Choosing a Career Path: Accounting or the Arts? 0:35:18 Saying Goodbye and Acknowledging Survival 0:37:38 Disillusionment w...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 16
🎙️ Welcome to 9toLIFE, the captivating podcast that uncovers the inspiring career and life journeys of exceptional individuals! In this episode, we are thrilled to introduce you to our guest, Lerato Malesa, a dedicated Recruitment Specialist with a unique and transformative story to share. Lerato's journey is a testament to the power of discovering one's true passion. Despite being pushed into nursing by her mother, Lerato fearlessly embarked on that path, only to realize that her true calling ...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 15
🎙️ Welcome to 9toLIFE, the captivating podcast that unravels the remarkable career and life journeys of extraordinary individuals! In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Farah Fortune, an acclaimed PR Specialist and CEO of the prestigious PR agency, African Star Communications. Prepare to be enthralled by Farah's captivating story. From her intriguing days working for an international spy agency in the UK to her unexpected pivot into the world of PR, her journey is nothing ...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 9
00:01:12 Introductions: Welcome to 9toLIFE 00:08:05 Discovering the Power of Language & Reading 00:11:15 Surprising Opportunity in Science && Engineering 00:14:45 Unexpected Challenges & Course Change to Publishing 00:17:09 Project Management and Briefing Designers in Publishing 00:22:14 Internship - Starting Blackbird Books 00:24:20 Disdain for self-help books 00:32:37 The Big "Boo-Boo" in the Book: Typos & Errors 00:36:29 Low Standards for Bestsellers in SA 00:40:46 The Imp...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 13
🎙️ Special Episode Alert! 🎉 Join us on 9toLIFE for an unforgettable celebration as our hosts, Bonisile Mgidi and Lesego Mowela, take a trip down memory lane in a heartwarming recap of the past 11 episodes. We've reached an incredible milestone of hitting the 1000 mark, and we couldn't be more excited to share this momentous occasion with our amazing audience! 🌟 In this special episode, Bonisile and Lesego reflect on the inspiring career and life journeys of the exceptional individuals we've h...
Aug 02, 2023•23 min•Ep. 12
🎙️ Welcome back to 9toLIFE, the captivating South African podcast that continues to explore the extraordinary career and life journeys of inspiring individuals! In this episode, we are thrilled to have the talented Jafta Mamabolo as our guest. Join our hosts, Bonisile Mgidi and Lesego Mowela, as they delve into Jafta's incredible story of success in the entertainment industry. 🌟 Jafta Mamabolo's journey is one that has captivated audiences from a young age. As a child star, he graced our scree...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 11
Website: MashStartsUp - https://mashstartsup.co.za/ Podcast: Lutcha Africa - https://lutcha.com/ Twitter: @MashStartsUp - https://twitter.com/MashStartsUp Instagram: @MashStartsUp - https://www.instagram.com/MashStartsUp/ YouTube: MashStartsUp - https://www.youtube.com/c/MashStartsUp 🎙️ Welcome to 9toLIFE, the podcast that brings you fascinating career and life journeys of exceptional individuals! In this week's episode, we have the pleasure of featuring Mashudu Mudau, an entrepreneur, creator,...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 10
🎙️ Welcome to 9toLIFE, the captivating South African podcast that delves into the inspiring career and life journeys of exceptional individuals! Join our hosts, Bonisile Mgidi and Lesego Mowela, as they engage in a thought-provoking conversation with our upcoming guest, Tshego Gaelae. Prepare to be inspired by Tshego's incredible accomplishments as an admitted attorney, BBBEE specialist, labour relations specialist, content creator, and semi-finalist for the Mrs South Africa pageant. 🌟 In this...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 9
🎙️ Welcome to 9toLIFE, the captivating career and life journey podcast that explores the remarkable stories of extraordinary individuals! In this episode, we have the honor of interviewing Matshidiso Gama, a trailblazing mining engineer specializing. Join hosts Bonisile Mgidi and Lesego Mowela as they dive into Matshidiso's inspiring journey, shedding light on her remarkable achievements as a young black mining engineer and leader in her workplace. 🌟 Matshidiso's story is one of determination,...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 8
🎙️ Welcome to 9toLIFE, the podcast that brings you fascinating career and life journeys of exceptional individuals! In this week's episode, we have the pleasure of featuring Audrit Maenetja, an electrical engineer, professional project manager in the railway sector, and a man of vast interests. Join us as we delve into Audrit's captivating story, exploring his diverse pursuits and his unique journey through different fields. 🌟 Audrit Maenetja is a true renaissance man, constantly seeking new c...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 7
🎙️ Welcome to 9toLIFE, the podcast that brings you fascinating career and life journeys of exceptional individuals! In this week's episode, we have the pleasure of featuring Buntu Magqibelo, a renowned detective and passionate men's rights activist. Join us as the hosts dive into Buntu's captivating story, exploring his unwavering dedication to justice and his important advocacy work in the community. 🌟 Buntu Magqibelo is no ordinary detective. With a deep passion for both solving crimes and a...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 6
🎙️ Welcome to 9toLIFE, the podcast that uncovers fascinating career and life journeys of exceptional individuals! In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Nndondeni Mudau, a multi-talented DJ and Electrical Engineer who has carved an impressive path for himself. Join hosts Bonisie Mgidi and Lesego Mowela as they delve into Nndondeni's captivating story, exploring his journey from Limpopo to becoming a leading figure in the telecommunications industry. 🌟 Nndondeni's story is a uniq...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 5
🎙️ Welcome to 9toLIFE, the podcast that dives deep into the career and life journeys of inspiring individuals! In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Neo Matila, a talented software developer making waves in the banking industry. 🌟 Join us as we delve into Neo's captivating story, exploring his path from a passionate coding enthusiast to becoming a key player in the financial sector. Discover the secrets behind his success, the challenges he faced, and the invaluable lessons he ...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 4
🎙️ Welcome to 9toLIFE, the podcast that uncovers the inspiring career and life journeys of extraordinary individuals! In this episode, we are privileged to interview Bathobile Ndaba, a Chartered Accountant from Thokoza, South Africa. 🌟 Join us as we delve into Bathobile's remarkable journey, where he shares his incredible story of perseverance, resilience, and determination. Discover how he overcame challenges and stayed committed to his dream of becoming a Chartered Accountant, despite facing...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 3
🎙️ Welcome to 9toLIFE, the podcast that delves into the captivating career and life journeys of remarkable individuals! In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing John Dlamini, a serial entrepreneur with an extraordinary portfolio spanning the paint manufacturing, food manufacturing, and home renovations industries. 🌟 Join us as we embark on an inspiring conversation with John, exploring his path to entrepreneurial success and the invaluable lessons he has learned along the way. Di...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 2
🎙️ Welcome to 9toLIFE, the podcast that dives deep into the incredible career and life journeys of extraordinary individuals! In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Thabang Maila, a Regional Franchise Manager for a renowned restaurant chain in South Africa. 🌟 Join us as we explore Thabang's inspiring journey, where he shares his remarkable story of growth and progression within the culinary industry. Discover how he transitioned from being a talented chef to achieving the estee...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 1
