Four years ago, inspired by a group of friends, I started choosing a word to live by instead of setting New Year’s Resolutions. I am not sure if they were too ambitious or fickle, but the resolutions rarely worked for me. Hence why I think the route I have chosen is brilliant. The idea behind…
Merriam-Webster defines a visionary as ‘Someone with a strong vision of the future. Since such visions are not always accurate, a visionary’s ideas may either work brilliantly or fail miserably. Even so, visionary is usually a positive word.’ The first person that comes to mind when reading this definition is Madam C. J. Walker, an…
We are blessed to work in a space where we connect with so many great African entrepreneurs. Matoyana Media’s next “In The Spotlight” feature is with Ethnikids – a bookstore founded by five mommies who are passionate about inspiring children: Precious Mdlalose, Kgalalelo Nazo, Mpho Maje, Tina Akuoko and Khumo Tapfumaneyi. Please enjoy our catch-up with them below. Ethnikids sells and…
Matoyana Media is honoured to have spent some time getting to know Anne Wambui Gaitha, a Kenyan-based Global Trade and Investment Expert, focusing on Global Trade, Investment Banking and Investment Management in Africa. Anne is also a Wealth and Business Coach to leaders and influencer’s in Africa. She is a financial powerhouse, bringing her expertise…
Akwande ukukhanya is an Early Childhood Development Crèche Owner Empowerment Programme which originally started as a pilot in 2017 with 15 women led ECDs, and due to its success, we were requested to run it in Diepsloot! Akwande ukukhanya has a unique, three-pronged approach business model: Supporting women social entrepreneursand leaders through personal and wellness…
Matoyana Media is honoured to introduce Author and Founder of Explorare, Kate Tregan Rowe, as our next “In the Spotlight” feature. Kate is emotional wellbeing expert and supports people to develop the skills to foster connection with themselves and others. She is a passionate human who longs for a world where authentic and resilient connection…
We loved speaking to Abundance Wholesome Foods Founder, Siyabonga Mngoma, for Matoyana Media’s “In the Spotlight” feature. Siyabonga is a Civil servant turned entrepreneur to fight lifestyle diseases in South Africa through the home delivery service of organic fresh produce for health benefits – amongst other things. Abundance Wholesome Foods work with small scale farmers…
As part of our Matoyana Media “In the Spotlight” Series we’re showcasing African businesses who have social transformation at the heart of their businesses. This week we’re introducing Maushami Chetty, a dynamic a thinker and a doer and CEO of Aarya Legal, who provide innovative legal services to entrepreneurs. All business owners need risk management…
A few weeks ago, I had a catch-up session with a mentee of mine. He was telling me how he had listed “being a solo-preneur” as a weakness in his pitch to potential investors, and that one of the coaches he had during that pitch-event, told him that being a solo-preneur is not necessarily a…
Introducing Matoyana Media’s interview with Foodpreneur, Chef, Author, Business Woman and fabulous warrior woman, Yudhika Sujanani. Hello Yudhika and thank you for your time, tell us a bit about your approach to life? “Underneath it all, we are all just humans, we are all just people craving the warmth, the love, the affection and care….