Join us on "Equip and Elevate" for an enlightening conversation with Keletso Precious Tlhoaele, a mother, wife, and pioneering trader who achieved financial independence by the age of 26 and cultivating multiple streams of income. In this episode, we explore Keletso's remarkable journey of merging passion with purpose to craft a fulfilling life, both personally and professionally. From her early days discovering forex trading in high school to becoming one of Africa’s most inspirational female t...
May 06, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 9
This episode is brought to you by Octa |In today's enlightening episode, we sat down with my friend Kabelo Mohale, social & digital entrepreneur, a mother, wife, and founder of BE’LOVED, a movement dedicated to empowering women to reclaim their identities and awaken to their purposes. Kabelo shares her profound experiences with trusting the visions God has placed in her heart, and she keeps her grounded and aligned with her goals. She recounts moments of significant personal and professional...
Apr 30, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Join us in this profoundly moving episode of our podcast as we sit down with Ncebakazi Msomi,a celebrated member of Joyous Celebration and performer of hits like "Wachithigazi", "Mbongeni medley" and "We Bangcwele." Ncebakzi's beautiful insight and her love for the Lord have left an indelible mark on us, making this one of our most memorable episode to date. Ncebakzi's heartfelt music, coupled with her deep love for Jesus profoundly impacts all who listen, leaving us in tears and infinitely insp...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In today's episode, we delve into the Navigating Lessons with Ayanda segment, an integral part of our Personal Growth series within the framework of the 4 pillars at Equip and Elevate. While our focus is primarily on careers and businesses, we recognise the importance of personal growth and development. That's why this April, our series is centered on personal growth and development. This month's sprint is all about being intentional—a concerted effort to enact changes that elevate personal grow...
Apr 09, 2024•24 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Join us for an inspiring episode as we delve into the world of sales and entrepreneurship with Michelle Lima, the dynamic founder and CEO of Resonate Communications (Pty) Ltd. Michelle has built an extraordinary career centered around empowering businesses to boost their revenue and create sustainable growth through strategic sales and marketing approaches. As we explore the common pitfalls hindering sales growth for entrepreneurs, Michelle provides expert guidance on addressing these challenges...
Mar 19, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this enthralling episode of our podcast, we delve into the captivating world of Mogau Seshoene, the founder of The Lazy Makoti, a movement that has redefined the landscape of modern African cuisine. Mogau's story is one of passion, dedication, and transformative purpose. Journey with us as Mogau shares the profound impact of her early life and family traditions on her personal and professional trajectory. This episode is not just a story of culinary success but a testament to the impact of em...
Mar 11, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Join us for an empowering episode of Equip & Elevate's latest segment, "EquipHER Elevation," featuring Zinhle Novazi, a dynamic leader with an impressive following of 25,000 people on LinkedIn. In this episode, Zinhle shares expert strategies on personal branding and leveraging LinkedIn to attract career opportunities. Discover how to leverage LinkedIn to catapult your career opportunities and enhance industry visibility. Explore the pivotal role LinkedIn plays in shaping professional journe...
Feb 26, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Join us on today's episode as we delve into the inspiring journey of Regomoditswe Isis Khoele, also popularly known as her Instagram name, alongside her husband, Regodise. She's a remarkable woman who defied the odds to become a commercial pilot and also juggling the roles of mom, wife, and content creator. Rego's story is one of unwavering resilience and faith, as she shares the hurdles she faced on her path to becoming a pilot and how she leaned on her trust in God while waiting for her dreams...
Feb 19, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Don't miss out on the newest episode of "Equip and Elevate" featuring Ayanda (creator of Equip and Elevate) which will form part of our new segment navigating lessons with Ayanda, where she offers her insights on overcoming Imposter Syndrome and developing confidence! Tune in now and embark on a journey to conquer self-doubt and unlock your full potential! Ayanda explores the profound effects of Imposter Syndrome, shedding light on its subtle influence on one's professional path and offering str...
Feb 12, 2024•16 min•Season 4Ep. 1
This episode is sponsored by OctaFX. Register https://bit.ly/OctaFX_Elevate and use my promo code ELEVATE to get a 100% bonus | In the latest episode, we had a profoundly authentic conversation with Candice Modiselle. She’s a storyteller, host, voice artist |the Producer of the five minute call show and the co-founder of Selle Jewellery. During our conversation, we touched on various topics such as career journey, purpose, and identity. We also delved into the intricate balance between identity ...
Oct 17, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This episode is sponsored by OctaFX. Register https://bit.ly/OctaFX_Elevate and use my promo code ELEVATE to get a 100% bonus | Join us for an inspiring episode of the Equip and Elevate Podcast! In this heartfelt conversation, we reconnect with a former high school peer who has become a medical doctor and entrepreneur, Dr. Katlego Lekalakala. Dr. Katlego, a graduate of the University of Pretoria's MBChB program. Not only is she a skilled medical professional, but she's also a self-trained makeup...
Oct 02, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In today's episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with the renowned Conversation Strategist, Nozipho Tshabalala. Join us as she takes us on a deep dive into her incredible journey, sharing insights into her career progression, the highs and lows she's encountered along the way, and the genesis of the term 'Conversational Strategist. Nozipho, who proudly holds the position of CEO at Conversation Strategist, has left an indelible mark on the global stage through her impactful dialogues. Sh...
Sep 11, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 2
For the season premiere, we opted for a unique approach by reintroducing the beloved segment “Adulting 101: Navigating the Challenges of Being a Young Adult,” featuring my dear friend Lebo Mehlomakhulu. In this episode, we delved into our personal experiences with self-forgiveness, healing, and the art of letting go. During this insightful discussion, I bared my soul, offering a deeper glimpse into my journey of addressing these profound topics. Collaborating with a friend like Lebo enriched the...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This week we continue with a special edition in partnership with the Motsepe Foundation for the IO Expo 2023. We continue our conversation with some remarkable guests including Hlompho Kekana (former Bafana Bafana & Mamelodi Sundowns captain), Tebogo Mphahlele (Miss Mamelodi Sundowns), Lwazi Sithole (Mindworx Consulting, Bonisiwe Dlamini-Makolo (Multichoice Group) and Thobeka Nkabinde (Mostepe Foundation Golden Circle Winner). The Information & Opportunities Expo 2023, organized by the M...
Aug 14, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Bonus Episode: Empowering the Next Generation with the Motsepe Foundation In this special partnership with the Motsepe Foundation for the IO Expo 2023, we had the incredible opportunity to sit down with some extraordinary guests, including Nomzamo Mbatha (actress, producer, and businesswoman), Cedrick Diphoko (Managing Director at Bathu Shoes) and Linda Appie (Chief Marketing Officer of TymeBank), among others. The Information & Opportunities Expo 2023, organized by the Motsepe Foundation, i...
Aug 07, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In the season 2 finale, we had an amazing conversation with Sinovuyo Mondliwa, content creator and founder of Love Kinks. I absolutely loved Sino’s honesty in the lessons she has learned in building and scaling “Love Kinks”. The conversation was raw, practical and filled with so much insight! I loved that Sino understands her customers and is able to refine her ideas based on what the customer needs. “Love Kinks was specifically created with your healthy hair journey in mind. Love Kink’s goal is...
Dec 05, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Today on the Equip & Elevate Podcast, we are chatting to Lwanele Khasu, a clinical Psychologist about starting a conversation about mental health with yourself. Lwanele is the Founder & Director of Oasis Mental Wellness Hub and Mental health speaker. On today’s episode, Lwanele will be sharing insight on the following points: Setting boundaries and communicating your boundaries How to recognise trauma and the process of healing from trauma Better ways of dealing with burnout Importance o...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Today on the Equip & Elevate Podcast we got to chat with Zulaikha Patel regarding “prioritising your mental health while championing social change”. Zulaikha is anti-racism activist, best-selling author & international speaker. She became a symbol of the fight against school policies regarding black girls' hair in 2016, at the age of 13. She’s a BBC 100 women list 2016 and Brand SA Play your part ambassador. On today’s episode, Zulaikha will be sharing her overall journey, purpose and wh...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 8
For the next 3 episodes, I’ve partnered with Solal and together we’ll be bringing you conversations that cover themes around mental health through the month of October. For today’s episode, I sit down with my friend, Lebo Mehlomakhulu and we speak about “Adulting 101: A guide to surviving being a young adult”. For this episode, Lebo and I will be sharing our journeys & comparison on: -Lessons learned in navigating adulthood; -Why navigating your 20s are so hard; -Navigating relationships &am...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Today on the Equip & Elevate Podcast we got to chat with Nomazibulo Tshanga, the CEO of Ziyana Business Consulting and Training about building and scaling your business. Noma takes us through her upbringing, corporate journey and her journey of building a business ground zero. Nomazibulo Tshanga is a mother and wife to an amazing husband, a sister, a daughter and a friend. She is a founder, speaker, people management strategist, philanthropist, executive coach and a women empowerment advocat...
Oct 04, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Today, on Equip & Elevate Podcast we got to chat with Liziwe Ntshweza-Freemantle on navigating corporate as a young black professional and tips to build your career in corporate. Liziwe is an economist with research interest in inclusive and sustainable market development with a specific focus on Financial Economics and development. She has several years in economic and strategy consulting across sub-Saharan Africa. Her work has focused on financial sector development and strategy developmen...
Sep 05, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 5
During Money Smart Week South Africa, we will be chatting to Gladness Rupare ( Investment specialist) & Nomsa Ngwenya (Client Relationship Manager) about Build your future, Be smart about Money. MSWSA is a financial literacy campaign aimed at motivating and empowering all South Africans to become more educated about their finances. Nomsa and Gladness will be providing tools on how you can equip yourself with financial knowledge in order to elevate your finances. They will also be discussing ...
Aug 29, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Today, on Equip & Elevate Podcast we got to chat with Zoe Msutwana about her upbringing, career journey and Public Relations tips for SMMEs. Zoe Msutwana is currently a Head of Strategy at a boutique PR Agency with over 10 years experience, Founding Editor of GUIDE, and Content Creator. Zoe started her career at At Vogue Communications, where she worked on the NBCUniversal brand, which houses TV Channels including E! Entertainment, The Style Network, Universal Channel and Studio Universal on...
Aug 22, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Today, on Equip & Elevate Podcast we got to chat with Hlengiwe Ntombela (better known as HLE) about her upbringing, her career journey and diversifying her career portfolio. HLE, is a gospel singer, songwriter, host of VIP Invite and owner of YKOE. Hle began her career as a backing vocalist for Ntokozo Mbambo, and has collaborated with Hlengiwe Mhlaba and Benjamin Dube. She is a former member of the gospel choir Joyous Celebration and has been recently signed by the intentional record label,...
Aug 16, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 2
On the Season 2 premiere of the Equip & Elevate Podcast, I had a beautiful conversation about her upbringing, purpose and building a career with an authentic edge with Pamela Mtanga, an award-winning Multimedia Entrepreneur and Brand Influencer. Pamela Mtanga best known for her formidable career as an MC, voice-over artist and TV/Radio presenter. Most recently, she is a Massive Music presenter on Channel O. Pamela is a public relation graduate from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University....
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
On the season one finale of the Equip and Elevate Podcast, I had a beautiful conversation about Purpose, Identity and Redefining success with Rorisang Thandekiso. Rorisang is a Radio and TV Presenter, musician and overall powerhouse within the entertainment industry. On today’s episode, she will also be taking us through her upbringing and some key values that have shaped her life as well as her career journey. She also shares some hurdles she experienced during her journey and how she persisted...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Lindelwa Skenjana Marketer, Author, Mother and Master of Social Sciences. On today, Lindelwa and I unpack the themes of her newly published book The Black Girl's Guide to Corporate South Africa. The Black Girl's Guide to Corporate South Africa focuses on Black women at various stages of their careers as they navigate the pitfalls of the corporate world. The guide helps black women learn what wishes she knew before going into the corporate environment. She is passionate about marketing, digital t...
Nov 23, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Today we will be talking to Boipelo Mabe who is a multimedia personality, a digital communications and marketing professional and speaker. She was crowned Miss South Africa first princess in 2017 and is currently a Digital Communications Manager at one of South Africa’s top Techcos. Boipelo will be taking us through her upbringing and sharing some key values and lessons that have shaped her life. She will also be taking us on her journey on finding purpose and owning her journey. Lastly, Boipelo...
Nov 16, 2021•58 min
Today we will be talking to Keitumetse Lekaba, the Managing Director and Head of Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) at I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR about funding your business. Keitumetse will be discussing the different types of funding available to entrepreneurs and how you can position your idea or business to unlock some funding. She will also discuss on why entrepreneurs do not get funding for their businesses. In addition, Keitumetse will she insight on the essential qualities investors loo...
Nov 10, 2021•58 min
Today we will be talking to Luyanda Duma about creating and cultivating your dream career. She will be sharing some insight and tips on how to create and cultivate your dream careers. We will be discussing how to define, refine and build your dream career. Luyanda will also be taking us through her journey in her career and sharing some key values that have shaped her life. Luyanda is a speaker, corporate queen, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Luyanda is making her mark by inspiring the youth d...
Oct 18, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 10
