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Passion into Profit: Second Chances

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  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

Journey of Healing in 2021

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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