Women Who Inspire

In this episode of Women Who Inspire, we sit down with Dr Mamaila Lebea. A Paediatric Cardiologist who, at the time of qualifying, was among the youngest - and one of the few black women- in her field.A woman of quiet strength and fierce determination that has committed her career to mending little hearts, bringing both skill and compassion to one of medicine's most demanding fields.Hers is a truly inspirational story of what is possible when resilience meets purpose.

What does it take to lead with purpose while tackling some of society’s most complex challenges?In this episode of Women Who Inspire, we sit down with Zimkhitha Peter, CEO of Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropy South Africa.A respected social impact leader, Zimkhitha’s work has been shaped by a deep commitment to tackling poverty through education and expanding opportunity for entrepreneurs across South Africa. In this conversation, she shares her insights on leadership, building systems that unlock human potential, and an intimate insight on perimenopause and the workplace.This episode is a powerful reflection on purpose-driven leadership from a deeply thoughtful and authentic leader.

Thrilled to be in conversation with Dr Sane Ngidi, an accomplished human capital leader with close to twenty years of experience across financial services, consulting and international development. Not only is Sane herself an accomplished C-Suite executive but has also studied women of colour in excutive positions and has some interesting insights on what holds them back and what actions women of colour can take to propel themselves forward. We also learn about Sane's own rapid ascent to executive tables and how an unexpected pause turned out to be an opportunity to reset, take stock and come back stronger.

In this episode of Women Who Inspire, we sit down with Dr Coceka Mfundisi — the third Black woman to qualify as a neurosurgeon in South Africa and the first female neurosurgery graduate from University of Pretoria.In this inspiring conversation, she shares how she navigated the boys club, shattered the glass ceiling, and is now helping reshape the discipline so women don’t just survive — they thrive.

Ever wondered what it takes to build a business that is both profitable and a force for social change?In this episode we sit down with Divya Vasant, CEO & Co-Founder of Amazi for an inspiring conversation on vision, grit and purpose driven leadership.Over a decade long journey Divya has built a brand that has not only created beauty products and experiences South African women love, but also transformed the lives of thousands of young people. Divya's story is a powerful testament to what is possible when a bold vision is met with fierce determination.

In this intimate conversation with CEO of Personal and Private Banking at the Standard Bank Group, Funeka Montjane, we unpack her remarkable journey, the inner work and personal bravery that fuelled the outward success and the legacy she hopes to leave behind.