From a quiet corner of Melville’s 27 Boxes, Sewela Langeni has built more than just a bookshop. Through Book Circle Capital, she has created a home for African stories and the people who love them; a space where conversation, curiosity, and connection meet between the shelves.

In this intimate episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, Sewela reflects on:

• The journey of turning Book Circle Capital into a cultural hub rooted in African literature.
• Writing her debut children’s book Making Friends With Feelings and why it focuses on helping boys express their emotions.
• The importance of representation in children’s stories and the lessons she’s learning as both parent and author.
• How she balances entrepreneurship, family life, and a full-time career while nurturing community.
• The realities of South Africa’s publishing landscape and why patience and authenticity matter more than pace and hype.

Grounded, thoughtful, and full of quiet wisdom, this conversation explores what it means to build something meaningful through words and how books can become bridges between generations.

Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, a reader, or a dreamer trying to start your own creative venture, Sewela Langeni’s story offers both comfort and courage.

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Show Music by ⁠Kweku 'Taygo' Baffoe⁠

Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ayob Vania⁠