Equip and Elevate podcast is a place for women to cultivate the courage to own their purpose, own their journeys and own their success. The show is hosted by Ayanda Vana and in each episode she will be bringing you conversation with some dynamic and bold women. The goal is that through these inspired conversations, you will gain a new perspective and tools to thrive in your personal journeys, businesses and careers. Most importantly, to live a life of purpose and passion. The Podcast will cater for all women from young female leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and creatives. The topics will range from navigating our personal journeys, building our careers as well as living a life of purpose and passion.If you are ready to learn and grow, hit that follow button and get ready for the conversations.
Boipelo Mabe (Digital Communications Manager) on owning your journey, personal branding and balancing multiple passions
Today we will be talking to Boipelo Mabe who is a multimedia personality, a digital communications and marketing professional and speaker. She was crowned Miss South Africa first princess in 2017 and is currently a Digital Communications Manager at one of South Africa’s top Techcos.Boipelo will be taking us through her upbringing and sharing some key values and lessons that have shaped her life. She will also be taking us on her journey on finding purpose and owning her journey. Lastly, Boipelo will share insight on how she mastered balancing multiple passions and how you can merge your skills and passions into one personal brand. Boipelo is extremely passionate about community development, women empowerment and education. Her mission is to contribute towards the greater development of the African continent and it's youth through mentorship, entrepreneurship and information sharing through digital means. She works with civil and faith based organisations to reach and impact young people especially girl children.
11/16/2021 • 58 minutes, 28 seconds
Funding your business with Keitumetse Lekaba, the Managing Director & Head of Enterprise and Supplier Development at I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR.
Today we will be talking to Keitumetse Lekaba, the Managing Director and Head of Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) at I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR about funding your business. Keitumetse will be discussing the different types of funding available to entrepreneurs and how you can position your idea or business to unlock some funding. She will also discuss on why entrepreneurs do not get funding for their businesses. In addition, Keitumetse will she insight on the essential qualities investors look for in their founders/ entrepreneurs as well as what you should consider before they accept funding from an investor.Keitumetse has over 15 years of experience, she has led the implementation of ESD Programmes for companies such as Coca Cola Beverages South Africa, Exxaro Mine, Sasol, Barloworld, SA Tourism and many more. Keitumetse is a co-founder of Mediwell Medical Centre in Johannesburg, as well as the founder of Karabo Business Solutions. Outside of finance and SMME development, she is the founder and chairperson of Goddess Girls, an NGO facilitating girl child mentorship in Soweto.Keitumetse has a passion for human and business development, business coaching and sustainability of SMMEs. She is an exceptional leader, with charisma and extensive knowledge in her field.
