She Brigade

On today's episode, we have Sinenhlanhla Ndlela. After changing to a plant-based diet, Sinenhlanhla recognised the lack of dairy-free ice cream options and started up her own dairy-free ice cream company. She has since grown it to become a nationwide brand supplying many of our favourite stores.  Tune in to hear all about Sinenhlanhla's story and how she managed to build this amazing brand. Let us...

On today's episode, we have Bontlefeela Mogoye. After spending 10 years in the South African National Defence Force, she pivoted and went after her passion for fashion. She has styled people such as Cassper Nyovest and Thembi Seete and has styled the iconic covers of the 2020 Forbes Africa 50 Most Powerful Women as well as their 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 cover. Let us know what you think of this epi...

On today's episode, I chat to Mogau Seshoene also known as Lazy Makoti. Mogau is a qualified chef and an internationally recognized cookbook author.  Tune in to hear Mogau's story as she takes us through her journey as a young girl from Polokwane to being an internationally recognized cookbook author and chef. Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting @shebrigade or sharing the l...

On today's episode, I chat with Sihle Bolani (IG: @sihlebolani ). Sihle is a transformation specialist, communications strategist and author of We Are The Ones We Need. After years in the corporate industry, Sihle now runs multiple platform aimed at helping young black professionals navigate corporate South Africa.  Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting @shebrigade or sharing...

On today's episode, I sit down with Sam’kelisiweSiph’esihle Mhlongo. Samke (as she is commonly known), started her career as a private banker and after going through a life-changing event, found there was a real need to help people and especially women navigate their finances better so that they can become not just rich but wealthy. Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting @shebrigad...

Welcome to the first coffee break! On this series, myself Pelontle and co-host Lesedi sit down and unpack issues about the various things we go through as career women. Don't forget to let us know what you think and send in your voice messages on the Anchor app

On today's episode, we hear all about Ayanda's story. Ayanda obtained her Law degree from Rhodes University and recently finished her articles and started her LLM with Wits University. She then made an unexpected career change by taking an opportunity as the COO of Khula App. An app that helps connect farmers with businesses.  Tune in to hear all about Ayanda's journey and how she has found h...

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On today's show, we have Mmabatho Mokiti who is a mathematician turned impact entrepreneur. She is the founder of Mathemaniacs, a tutoring company as well as the co-founder of Dream Girls Academy, a female empowerment and mentoring organization that empowers women through various impactful programmes that use mentorship and skills development as a tool. Tune in to hear the story of how she became...

On this episode, we sit down with Lucy Nkosi (IG: @lucynkosi ).  Lucy is the Art Director of Forbes Africa. She started her career as a graphic designer after obtaining her degree BA (Communications Design) degree from the University of Johannesburg. After working for multiple publications and obtaining her diploma in Digital Marketing, she joined Forbes Africa as a Layout artist and soo...

On our first episode for season 2, we sit down with Mapitso Thaisi ( @sothogirldiaries ). Mapitso is an occupational therapist and recently obtained her Master of Philosophy in Human Rights Law. She is also the founder of Shweshwekini, a swimwear and activewear line inspired by the shweshwe print of the Sotho culture.  Mapitso also runs and maintains a travel blog, Sotho Girl Diaries , docume...

Season 2 of She Brigade is baaack. The new season is officially launching on the 10th of February 2020. This season we made sure that we have women from an even more DIVERSE range of careers. Women we didn't even know where behind the scenes of some of our favourite brands, women that are really marking the path for African women. Tune in every Monday with your host, Pelontle Mosimege. Follow us o...

I can’t believe it’s been 21 episodes of pure magic! Thank you all for being a part of this community and this journey. This episode is not like the others. I’ll be taking you through the She Brigade story of how all of this came to be and of course we’ll on a trip down memory lane and look back on all the past episodes. Hope you enjoy it and as always I love and appreciate all your feedback and r...

On today's episode we sit down with Liz Letsoalo. Liz is the founder of Masodi Organics which is an online based beauty shop that makes and sells 100% natural hair and skin products. She is currently working on launching Rave, a mobile beauty service that brings hair, makeup and nail services to clients in the comfort of their home. Liz shares her story and journey into entrepreneurship. Don’t for...

She Brigade has collaborated with In Good Company to bring you a series of conversations with the dynamic, trailblazing women from the In Good Company Experience: Business Festival.  In this episode, we talk to Zesipho Mncwango who is the brand manager for Ponds South Africa.

In today's episode we sit down with Paballo Makupu (IG: @ kp_paballo ). Paballo is a philanthropist and motivational speaker. She works as a property underwriter and innovation partner at Munich. She was awarded the Carrol Boyes Fabulous Girl Award of the Year for 2019 and received the CEO Globals Pan Africa Award for Africa's Most Influential Woman in Business and Government. She was also named a...

Welcome to the In Good Company & She Brigade In Conversation Series. We collaborated to bring you conversations with the women from the In Good Company Business Festival. In this episode, we chat with Lesedi Mashale who is the Head of PR, Influencers, and Events at Diageo South Africa. We talk about branding & authenticity.

Liat Madinane (IG: @liat_madinane) is a dynamic young woman who at the age of 22 founded Sika Creative Agency. An agency aimed at helping small businesses achieve success in their marketing and brand communication. Liat is also currently working as the Operations Manager at an education-based non-profit organization.  Tune in as she shares her journey. Don’t forget to let us know what you think of...

On today's show we sit down with Kabelo Matlala (IG: @kabeloglobal ). Kabelo currently works as a Product Owner for one of the big banks. She was also a program manager for the Standard Bank incubator where she initiated 4 accelerator programmes taking on 120 women-owned businesses (90% of which were black owned). Kabelo is truly passionate about empowering women in business and uses her role in c...

On today's episode we sit down with Buhle Mbele (IG: @buhle_m ) who heads up the Gauteng Regional Audit Graduate Recruitment Programmes for a Global Audit Firm. She is also involved in multiple initiatives to uplift society. Buhle is passionate about empowering the youth and more so about changing the narrative of the young African girl. Tune in to hear all about Buhle's journey. Don’t forget to l...

Luyanda Duma (IG: @luyandaduma ) is a vivacious 22 year old. You feel her presence as soon as she walks into a room (which I'm sure you'll hear as soon as the podcast starts). She is currently working as an HR Practitioner and also founded Stripped by Luyanda, a safe space for women to come together 'strip down' and have candid conversations. Luyanda is also the founder of the Malusi Duma Foundati...

On today's episode we chat to Oletilwe Mogashoa  a Senior Business Development Manager and Founder of Secrets to Success an online TV show where successful people share the secrets to their success.  Tune in as Oletilwe takes us through her journey of navigating corporate, mentorship and paying it forward.  Don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting us or...

On today's show we have Thokozile Mangwiro who is the  founder and CEO of Nilotiqa (IG: @nilotiqa) which is a natural hair care product line formulated for dry damaged natural afro hair.  Tune is as Thokozile takes us through her journey of going from obtaining her Masters in IT and working in database administration to  building up; a powerful brand. Don’t forget to let us know what you think of...

You may have seen her on social media with her bubbly charismatic personality. Today we sit with Aurelia (IG: @aurelianxumalo ) who works s a senior legal advisor but is also the co-founder of The Professionista. She is also a Play Your Part Brand SA Ambassador  Aurelia talks us through her upbringing, and how she navigated the corporate law world without going through the traditional attorne...

On today's episode we chat to Phemelo Segoe, an entrepreneur and wellness coach.  Today Phemelo shares her journey on entrepreneurship and we chat about what Self Care really means and how to practically implement it in your life. Don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting us or (@ SheBrigade ) or Instagramming ( @SheBrigade ) and do leave us a review on iTunes. &n...