Nonkululeko Gobodo made her mark in business as the first black female Chartered Accountant in South Africa, a great and a rare feat for a black woman growing up in apartheid South Africa. If she was told at 17 years old, while pregnant, that she would be a valiant voice of her generation, she would have laughed it off in disbelief.
Nonkululeko’s career has always been about embodying black excellence, and in this book, she bares her own perspective on deep-seated issues of racism, prejudice against women, discrimination, and mental brokenness; themes that continue to taunt our minds today.
The book is a culmination of her passion to see black people and women awakened to their true selves. It is a reflective celebration of self, courage and the remarkable spirit of resilience that lies within us all.
The clarity in her voice comes through so well that it feels like she’s in the room with you, narrating her life story in an unhurried conversation. Her discerning view on the ego and one’s ability to be both wise and foolish, strong and weak, is meditative and inspiring. True to the book’s title, she comes into her own through her unordinary journey of trauma, healing and self-love that has awakened her to her true purpose
Nonkululeko Gobodo made her mark in business as the first black female Chartered Accountant in South Africa, a great and a rare feat for a black woman growing up in apartheid South Africa. If she was told at 17 years old, while pregnant, that she would be a valiant voice of her generation, she would have laughed it off in disbelief.
Nonkululeko’s career has always been about embodying black excellence, and in this book, she bares her own perspective on deep-seated issues of racism, prejudice against women, discrimination, and mental brokenness; themes that continue to taunt our minds today.
The book is a culmination of her passion to see black people and women awakened to their true selves. It is a reflective celebration of self, courage and the remarkable spirit of resilience that lies within us all.
The clarity in her voice comes through so well that it feels like she’s in the room with you, narrating her life story in an unhurried conversation. Her discerning view on the ego and one’s ability to be both wise and foolish, strong and weak, is meditative and inspiring. True to the book’s title, she comes into her own through her unordinary journey of trauma, healing and self-love that has awakened her to her true purpose
A collection of 15 contributions from some of South Africa’s most successful women, who include Nonkululeko Gobodo, Pinky Kekana, Sue Moodley and Dr Shakira Choonara.
As they share their journeys from pain and despair to success and self-love, the raw emotions and humble beginnings, loss, struggle, and overcoming it all, will twine around your heart and spark inspiration within you.
A collection of 15 contributions from some of South Africa’s most successful women, who include Nonkululeko Gobodo, Pinky Kekana, Sue Moodley and Dr Shakira Choonara.
As they share their journeys from pain and despair to success and self-love, the raw emotions and humble beginnings, loss, struggle, and overcoming it all, will twine around your heart and spark inspiration within you.
Meet ten inspiring business moguls from both townships and rural areas: Themba Makamo of Vaya Footwear, who redefines local pride with his booming footwear brand, and Sheldon Tatchell of Legends Barbershop, who is revolutionising the haircutting industry. From the innovative Ntuthuko Shezi to the visionary Nozipho Tshabalala and the pioneering Candice Thurston, each story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and the indomitable spirit forged in the townships and rural areas of South Africa.
The first in an ongoing series, Rising from the Township offers invaluable insights into the mechanics of building a thriving business, detailing how these entrepreneurs accessed markets, secured funding, built partnerships, and overcame seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Meet ten inspiring business moguls from both townships and rural areas: Themba Makamo of Vaya Footwear, who redefines local pride with his booming footwear brand, and Sheldon Tatchell of Legends Barbershop, who is revolutionising the haircutting industry. From the innovative Ntuthuko Shezi to the visionary Nozipho Tshabalala and the pioneering Candice Thurston, each story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and the indomitable spirit forged in the townships and rural areas of South Africa.
The first in an ongoing series, Rising from the Township offers invaluable insights into the mechanics of building a thriving business, detailing how these entrepreneurs accessed markets, secured funding, built partnerships, and overcame seemingly insurmountable challenges.
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