Conversations With My Daughter

Let's talk about money. Not just how to earn it, but how to own it and use it to build the life you truly want. In the third episode of "Conversations with my daughters," I speak with the brilliant Mari Lee about making smart financial moves. We unpack the "art and science" of knowing your worth, overcoming the fear of negotiation, and the importance of financial literacy. We challenge the notion...

Ever wonder what the secret is to career progression and finding your place in the corporate world? It’s not just about hard work; it's about building your tribe. In the second episode of "Conversations with my daughters," I sit down with two incredible women, Zani Mashinini and Nthabiseng Kometsi, to explore the vital roles of mentors, sponsors, and sisterhood. We dive into how to be intentional...

Have you ever felt like you were just chasing titles and paychecks? What if I told you there’s a different way to define success? In the very first episode of my new podcast series, "Conversations with my daughters," we dive deep into redefining success on our own terms. I was joined by two incredible women, Bongi Bako and Cynthia Mabele, who shared their powerful journeys and insights. We're chal...

A woman I met in corporate once told me this. She came from a different background, was a brilliant accountant, but was terrified. She was told to respect a particular gender and race, and she was so scared of even talking to people like me. She looked at me and said, "How egotistic must you be to be taking white people's places?" This story hit me hard because I realized that so many of us walk i...

I’ve met so many ambitious young women who have spent years building their skills and careers. They are ready for their spotlight moment, but it feels like nobody is saying, "Camera, action!" The truth is, that moment isn't always obvious. It's often up to us to create it and step into our power. This is the very essence of my new podcast, "Conversations with my daughters." I’m on a mission to pre...

I remember it like it was yesterday: a new senior manager feeling like an imposter. I felt like a fraud, like I was going to make a mess of everything the organization had trusted me with. It was the loneliest time of my career. My brilliance, the very thing that got me there, seemed to have vanished. It wasn't until I found a life coach that I was able to put the pieces back together and carve a...