Epiphanies Of Life

I have a strong passion for getting back up after being knocked down and thriving, being better than when you fell. I faced a challenge in 2016 that set my family and I back. After crying and praying, I knew that I had to get up and do something to get my family out of that pit, so I began exploring different business ventures and as the saying goes in  Deuteronomy 28:12,   "God blesses the works of your hands." I sold make up and tie-happy socks packages until a friend recognised my ability to edit and proofread. I took that seriously and started researching everything about it. Then, I put myself out there, marketing, and soon enough, I was working with 3 publishing houses and a reoccurring client from a prominent, world-recognised non-profit organisation. What I'm trying to say is that, sometimes, you just have to start with what you have and allow God to do the rest. To prove my point, I am featuring a tenacious business woman, who has fought against all odds to star

This International Women’s Day on the 8 th of March 2021, I was inspired again by the Book of Esther in the Bible. Esther was ripped away from her parents by violence when she was a little girl and raised by her uncle after her parents died. She adored her uncle and despite what life threw at her, she continued reading the Word of God, praising God and seeing life turning out positively for herself. She even had dreams and a crush, as shown in the movie about her life. Living with her uncle wasn’t easy either, as she had to change her name from Hadessah to Esther to fit in the place where she stayed. But she still loved and cared for others and taught kids about God. She was later, ripped away again from her uncle as the King was looking for another queen after being embarrassed  by Queen Vashti and was advised by his counsel to basically, throw her out. But because God always has a plan for everyone’s life, Esther was favoured by the King’s eunuch, Hagai who gave her preferential tre

  A lot of interest was shown on my piece called “ Passion into Profit ” inspiring me best to introduce you to a few other people who are in business, that have turned their passion into profit. Meet Nolwandle Mthembu, an inspirational woman who came into my life and just stuck. God must’ve purposed it that way, because she has become part of my close sister circle. We founded a book club called Imbokodo Book Club together that helps us share our love for reading with other women while establishing a sisterhood with them. She also runs an NGO called Ikamva le Zintombi . But today, I am sharing about her journey into business. She runs a company called Flowers & Bliss by Lwa , which is a one stop gift shop that offers personalised gifts with the aim of connecting loved ones. It also operates as an events company that focuses on decor for parties, weddings, baby showers, etc. and their mandate is all about adding beauty on a special day. 1. Please share about the event that chan

Happy New Year! I say this because my year only starts now so please, bare with me. Recently, I lost my mom and even though we didn't have the closest relationship being told of her passing still felt like life was ripped out of me. My world literally shook and even though it's weeks after her funeral, I still literally struggle to catch my breath. At this point, I've lost both my parents and I noticed a distinct different between the two loses. Mind you, I'm 20 years older now then I was when my father died but I noticed that losing my father felt like I lost my surety, someone who validated my existence. However, losing my mother, felt more like losing a part of me, an identity I never knew I had in her. Years after losing my father, I'm still grieving but for my own progress and sanity, I've decided that this year will be my year of healing, complete and wholesome healing.  I burned my arm a week after my mom's funeral and it was excruciatingly painful ye