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Today's guest is Thembiso Magajana. Thembiso is the founder of Social Coding. A non-profit company that helps rural communities leverage technology for a better future. Before she became a social entrepreneur, she was a banker.  Tune in to hear all about her journey. Let us know what you think of this episode by sharing it on Instagram or Twitter and tagging us @shebrigade Please also subscribe, follow and leave us a review on whichever platform you're listening on. www.shebrigade.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Today's guest is Vuyolwethu Dubese (Twitter: @vdubese) is a multiple award-nominated professional in impact and inclusive development, and innovation strategy. She also recently founded a company - Innovtel. Innovtel is an impact design studio that facilitates impact innovation and shared value through people, products, and partnerships. Tune in as she shares her journey through impact, innovation and AUDACITY. Let us know what you think of this episode by sharing it on Instagram or Twitter and tagging us @shebrigade  Please also subscribe, follow and leave us a review on whichever platform you're listening on. www.shebrigade.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Today's guest is Pelonomi Moiloa. Pelonomi has 3 Engineering degrees including a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Tohoku University in Japan. Pelonomi is currently working as a data scientist on data analytics solutions.  Tune in to hear her journey on navigating the tech world in South Africa. Let us know what you think of this episode by sharing it on Instagram or Twitter and tagging us @shebrigade Please also subscribe, follow and leave us a review on whichever platform you're listening on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Today's guest is Vuyi Zondi. Vuyi is the founder and MD of Corium Skincare, a brand that provides natural skincare products which provide value to the client and are competitive.  Vuyi shares the journey of how she went from property to management consulting to owning an award-winning skincare line and all that she has learnt along the way. Let us know what you think of this episode by sharing it on Instagram or Twitter and tagging us @shebrigade Please also subscribe, follow and leave us a review on whichever platform you're listening on. www.shebrigade.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

WELCOME TO SEASON 3 OF SHE BRIGADE!!! To kick off the podcast this season, our guest is Ndoni Mcunu (IG: @NdoniMcunu). Ndoni is a Scientist, Environmentalist and the Founder of Black Women in Science. Black Women in Science is a registered non-profit organization aimed at providing scientific and research skills for science students and graduates. She is also currently studying towards her PhD at the Global Change Institute at the University of Witswatersrand. Join us she shares her story of activism,  research and academia. Let us know what you think of this episode by sharing it on Instagram or Twitter and tagging us @shebrigade Please also subscribe, follow and leave us a review on whichever platform you're listening on.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Today's guest is Carol Nyazika (IG: @carolnyazika). Carol is the founder of the hair and skincare line Ndanaka.  What you may not know though is that she began her journey studying to become a social worker. Tune in to hear how Carol went from studying social work to becoming a marketing executive and finally founding and running a hair and skincare range across Africa. Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting @shebrigade or sharing the love on Instagram by tagging @shebrigade and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen so that others can find it too. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for all the latest updates and resources from She Brigade HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

On today's show, we have Noxolo Mafu. Noxolo has worked at major media outlets including being deputy editor of HuffPost SA and more recently deputy editor of Cosmopolitan SA. Tune in to hear her story. Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting @shebrigade or sharing the love on Instagram by tagging @shebrigade and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen so that others can find it too. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for all the latest updates and resources from She Brigade HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Gender-Based Violence in South Africa is increasingly getting worse and more publicized. In the workplace, women are often harassed explicitly or implicitly and as women, we tend to accept being treated a certain way.  On today's coffee break, Lesedi and Pelo sit down wit HR expert Lorna Mosima to discuss, what is sexual harassment? What are the different examples? What should you do if you find yourself in these situations? What if you find yourself going through gender-based violence at home, where does work fit in?  We unpack all of these topics today. Please do tune in to the full episode, it is so important that we are equipped with the right knowledge and tools to protect ourselves and women and men going through violence. We absolutely love hearing your opinions and experiences of the topics we discuss on the show, please send in your voice notes and we will absolutely keep you anonymous if you prefer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Today's guest is Motshidisi Mohono. Motshidi is an award-winning sports broadcaster. She won the Sports Awards Journalist of the Year at the SA Sports Awards in 2018. She was also the first woman to anchor a rugby cup final in 2019. Tune in to hear how she went from studying accounting to being a leader in the sports broadcasting world. Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting @shebrigade or sharing the love on Instagram by tagging @shebrigade and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen so that others can find it too. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for all the latest updates and resources from She Brigade HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Today's guest is Kgomotso Mosiane. Kgomotso is a brand maven. With over 12 years of brand management experience, Kgomotso has been involved in the development of compelling product launch campaigns, advertising campaigns, influencer marketing campaigns and integrated marketing plans. Tune in to hear how she went from studying I.T. to leading one of the biggest skincare companies in South Africa. Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting @shebrigade or sharing the love on Instagram by tagging @shebrigade and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen so that others can find it too. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for all the latest updates and resources from She Brigade HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Don't forget to send your voice messages and share your experience with your hair in the corporate world. As two black girls working in the corporate world, we've experienced our fair share of side eyes and comments regarding our hair. Our hair is so dynamic that it can go from super short to a big afro to braids of all shapes and sizes. It can be both stressful and annoying being in an environment where people prefer you a certain way. On today's episode, we sit down and talk about our experiences with our hair in the corporate world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Today's guest is Amonge Sinxoto. At the age of 15, Amonge co-founded Blackboard Africa with her partner. A platform aimed at placing young people at the forefront of change. Since then, Amonge has gone on to represent her organization on regional and global platforms including Global Citizen, Black Girls Lead, Google, Facebook Child Safety Summit, TedX and many more. She was also invited to be part of a roundtable with former First Lady of the US Michelle Obama. She is young, passionate and quite the force.  Tune in to hear her story. Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting @shebrigade or sharing the love on Instagram by tagging @shebrigade and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen so that others can find it too. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for all the latest updates and resources from She Brigade HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had to deal with a toxic manager? How do you even identify a toxic manager? And once you have identified that you are in this position, what do you do about it? Lesedi and Pelo tackle this topic today with mental health activist Kamo Semenya (IG @kamosemenya) by unpacking the different situations they've been in and how they've dealt with it in the past. Let us know if you've ever found yourself in this situation and how you navigated it by sending in a voice message using the link below (we will keep you anonymous if you prefer) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

On today's episode, we have Mapalo Makhu (@mapalomakhu). Mapalo is a Published Author of the book: You're Not Broke, You're Pre-Rich. She is an award-winning Personal Finance Coach, Speaker, the founder of Woman & Finance. Tune in to hear all about her journey. Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting @shebrigade or sharing the love on Instagram by tagging @shebrigade and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen so that others can find it too. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for all the latest updates and resources from She Brigade HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Today's guest is  Sive Mfenayna, IG: @pilotsive, a licensed commercial pilot. Sive's interest in flying was sparked by a question that she says she had as a young girl, which was; "Who gets to keep these big machines in the sky and why can’t I?" Tune in to hear her story from growing up in the Eastern Cape to being a pilot. Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting @shebrigade or sharing the love on Instagram by tagging @shebrigade and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen so that others can find it too. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for all the latest updates and resources from She Brigade HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

How optimally are you using your LinkedIn? LinkedIn can be a great way to increase your network and be exposed to amazing job opportunities. On this episode, Lesedi and Pelo sit down with Zimasa Qolohle Mabuse, founding editor of The Corporate Canvas as she gives us a break of LinkedIn and how to best utilize it for your career growth, --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Today's guest is Olwethu Leshabane. Olwethu is a media entrepreneur, style enthusiast and host of podcast: The Sit Down with Olwethu.  Olwethu's journey is one of passion and purpose.  Tune in to hear all about her journey. Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting @shebrigade or sharing the love on Instagram by tagging @shebrigade and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen so that others can find it too. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for all the latest updates and resources from She Brigade HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Zandile Keebine is the Chairwoman and founder of GirlCode, a non-profit organisation aimed at empowering young girls and women through technology. Through her leadership, the organisation has grown immensely to host monthly coding and robotics workshops teaching over 3000 girls from primary and high schools. She is also the founder of EmpowerXx, a women-in-STEM focused recruitment agency whose focus is to accelerate women in leadership positions within corporates. Tune in to hear her all about Zandile's story.  Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting @shebrigade or sharing the love on Instagram by tagging @shebrigade and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen so that others can find it too. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for all the latest updates and resources from She Brigade HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Send in your voice messages here: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message  On this segment of She Brigade, myself, Pelontle Mosimege and co-host Lesedi Molokomme sit down and talk about the various things we go through as career women. A lot has changed and today we're discussing taking leave on lockdown... Hope you enjoy... Don't forget to let us know what you think and send in your voice messages on Anchor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

On today's episode, we have Londy Ngcobo (IG: @blaqmermaid). A Global Ship Navigator and Africa's First Female Dredge Master. Londy Ngcobo has over 13 years of experience in the Maritime industry, her background includes Maritime Studies, International Merchant shipping experience, Advanced dredging from the Netherlands IHC and her current roles as a Maritime Compliance Manager for Transnet National Ports Authority, Founder of Global Maritime Youth and Chief Executive of Womaritime Experts, a consulting firm in the shipping industry. All of this has led to her well-known title, “The BLACKMERMAID”. Tune in to hear her all about Londy Ngcobo's story. Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting @shebrigade or sharing the love on Instagram by tagging @shebrigade and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen so that others can find it too. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for all the latest updates and resources from She Brigade HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message