In this episode, I chat to Boniwe Dunster about all things HR, taking control of your career, where organisations need to do better and how we can proactively empower ourselves.
In this episode, I chat to Nomonde White-Ndlovu about leadership lessons, the role of tech in driving access & equality and embracing our wholeness.
In this week’s episode, I chat to Nkateko Mlambo about building wealth through property, how she grew her income through properties she doesn’t own and what you need to know before you embark on your own property investment journey.
In this episode, I chat with dynamic multi-hyphenate, Ondela Mlandu, about the art of storytelling, the importance of its preservation, how it can enable deepened connection and bridge social, and professional divides through the establishment of mutual understanding.
In this episode, I chat to thought leader, entrepreneur, broadcaster, academic, champion of advocacy, philanthropist and Director of SG Comms, Sesethu Gqomo Seyibokwe about her career journey, her transition into entrepreneurship, what sustaining a business through a global pandemic has taught and so much more.
In this episode, I’m joined by author and social worker, Joey Dlamini, as we discuss what parenting in these times looks like, how parenting has evolved and how parents can have healthier connections through courageous conversations with their children. Connect with me on IG: https://instagram.com/sihlebolani?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= www.sihlebolani.co.za
Welcome to the first episode of a new season The Workplace Revolution with Sihle Bolani. In this episode, I chat with lawyer and co-founder of #CountryDuty, Tumi Sole, about South Africa’s progress as a democratic state, what we need to consider in order to build a thriving country and the importance of youth voters registering and voting in national and local government elections. This conversation is powered by Rainbow Leaders, an independent, a-political NGO encouraging young South Africans to strengthen and participate in our democracy. Our collective aim through this collaboration is to increase the youth registration & voter turnout rates in our next national and local government elections. Rainbow Leaders website: https://www.rainbowleaders.org.za My website: https://www.sihlebolani.co.za Connect with me on IG: @sihlebolani
In this episode, I chat to entrepreneur, Olwethu Leshabane, about deconstructing the Superwoman complex, her experiences as a young, Black woman in business, the hurdles women face in South Africa and the impact of our continued & intentional economic exclusion.
In this episode, I chat to HR Queen, Olebogeng Mangadi, about the true state of affairs in relation to employee wellness, talent management & retention, effective leadership and creating space for empathy in organisations.
In this episode, I chat to author, speaker and Inclusion expert, Perrine Farque, about why inclusion is a strategic imperative for organisational growth & sustainability, employee satisfaction and retention and establishing a competitive advantage. We also discuss what inclusion is NOT, how some leaders are getting it all wrong and some of the ways in which organisations can get it right. Connect with Perrine: www.perrinefarque.com Connect with me: www.sihlebolani.com
In this week’s episode of The Workplace Revolution, my conversation with Ntombenhle Nhleko about her business, Pavati Plastics SA, turned into the most incredible SMME Masterclass about successfully building a small business, dealing with failure, transitioning from employment to entrepreneurship and the role of institutional support in uplifting & enabling SMME growth, skills development and access to market. She also shares how Absa’s Supplier Development Programme gave her business a much needed boost. If you’re a business owner in need of business advisory, business development & access to market, visit https://marketplace.absa.africa/home to get all the details on Absa’s Supplier Development Programme and how to register as a supplier on their new Procurement Market Platform. #AbsaSupplierDevelopment#Africanacity #ad
In this episode, I chat to CEO of The King Centre, Dr Bernice A. King, about justice, why non-violent strategies are the key to achieving it, the legacy of her parents, Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and Ms Coretta Scott-King and how we can work to organise ourselves as we continue to pursue justice and freedom.
In this episode, I chat to Dr Mpume Zenda, popularly known as Dr Gynae, about sex, reproductive health, the limits of gender equality in the workplace, orgasms, sex toys, speaking to our kids about sex and their bodies and so much more. Connect with Dr Zenda: @dr.gynae. Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com
In this episode, I chat to entrepreneur, mother and yoga enthusiast, Nomfundo Marele about her career in corporate communications and experiential events, her observations about the impact of dealing with people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder in personal & professional relationships, why she is so passionate about gender-based violence and how her experiences are shaping the way she raises her daughter.
In this episode, I chat to Pamela Bortey, founder of IG account @thesisterhood_uk about her journey, her experiences as a Black woman in the UK and what she believes will create & sustain meaningful communities that offer sisterhood and support.
In this episode, I chat to Lindelwa Skenjana, author of "The Black Girl's Guide to Corporate South Africa", about her professional journey, what made her write this book, what she has learned along the way, the barriers that Black women face in the workplace and how she has, and continues to, navigate her journey, in spite of the hurdles along the way. Connect with Lindelwa: IG: @blackgirlsguide_za Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com
In this episode, as we prepare to usher in Youth Month in South Africa we'll be focusing on learning about different careers and what the journey to advancement and success really looks like. Kicking off this careers series, I chat to The BlaqMermaid, Captain Londy Ngcobo, about her journey to becoming a ship navigator, her experiences with carrying the weight of being Africa's first Woman Dredge Master, get the scoop on what drew her into a maritime career and what we don't know about the nature of the Ocean Economy and the opportunities it holds. Connect with Londy: @blaqmermaid Connect with me: sihlebolani.com / IG: @sihlebolani
In this episode, we're back with DEI Advocate, Coach and Advisor, Sharita Daya, and we're chatting about intersectional feminism in the workplace. How we're getting wrong, what we don't seem to understand, the barriers that prevent community and mutual support, allyship and the impact of ego on the decisions we make when it really counts. Connect with Sharita: sharitadaya.com Connect with me: sihlebolani.com / IG: @sihlebolani
In this week's episode, I chat to DEI Advocate, Coach and Advisor, Sharita Daya about why the creation of diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces remains an evasive goalpost we cannot seem to reach. We also cover common mistakes organisations make when embarking on DEI initiatives, how you entrench healthy, equitable organisational cultures and so much more. Connect with Sharita: sharitadaya.com Connect with me: sihlebolani.com
In this episode, I chat to Marketing powerhouse, Lebo Lion, about her journey, what drew her to the field of Marketing, lessons she's learned along the way and the things we need to know if we want to get the best out of marketing for our businesses and personal brands. Connect with Lebo: @lebolion_sa / www.lebolion.co.za Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com