What does it really take to walk away from stability and build a life on your own terms?

In this episode, I sit down with Kay Matjila — a Mechanical Engineer turned Social Media Strategist and Entrepreneur — to unpack the bold pivot that reshaped her career and purpose. After leaving behind a comfortable corporate job, Kay bet on herself and built a platform that educates and empowers young South Africans on money, job hunting, income generation, and digital growth.

We talk about:

• The identity shift and emotional weight of starting over

• How failure, trial and error, and side hustles shaped her journey

• What it takes to build a personal brand that creates real value

• And why freedom, impact, and authenticity matter more than fancy titles

This isn’t just a story about social media — it’s about choosing courage over comfort, redefining success, and carving out your own lane in the digital economy.

🎙️ Listen now for practical insight, mindset shifts, and real talk from one of South Africa’s most relatable builders.

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