Employment Wednesdays

por Yvonne Princess Shabangu

Temporada 2

Running Sucessful Businesses, Putting In your 10 000 hrs, Seasons and Obedience with Mpoomy Ledwaba

In this week's episode, we are in conversation with Nompumelelo Amanda Ledwaba, founder of Wisdom and Wellness, a digital entrepreneur, creative and best-selling author of "How Did We Get Here". She takes us through her entrepreneurial journey. Key Lessons - In business, you need the humility to take up any role and the confidence to step up in a boardroom when required. Whenever you want to excel in anything, you have to keep practicing. Put in your 10 000 hrs. Delegate, and focus on your strengths instead of your weaknesses. Be intensely involved and knowledgeable about every aspect of your business. Have structures and systems in place to govern your business. Life is seasonal. Embrace all seasons and emotions. Happy Employment Wednesday! #podcast #employmentwednesdays #entrepreneur #success

T2 · E10

19 nov 2024

1:02:27

I had to repeat grade 12 for THE DREAM, a career in Law, Law Clerk at the Constitutional Court

In this week's episode, we are in conversation with Zolile Shude, an LLB graduate from the University of KwaZulu Natal. Currently serving as a clerk to one of the constitutional court judges. Key Lessons - God always has a master plan. Doing something twice doesn't render you a failure, but a person who believes in themselves enough to give themselves another shot. Being the best at anything does not exempt you from trials, tests, and repetition. Apply for bursaries as early as grade 11. There is no noble cause than to stand up for the poor and make South Africa a better place. Law requires more than just being smart. Read! #lawwithoutboarders #lawresearcher #employmentwednesdays #careers #law #lawyer #lawclerk #lawstudent #constitutionalcourt #podcast

T2 · E9

12 nov 2024

1:00:08

I failed, and Rose Again, Billionaire at 21 - Bill Gates?Videography, Digital Entrepreneurship, Tech

In this week's episode we are in conversation with Bongani Baloyi, a videographer and digital entrepreneur. In this episode he takes us through how he moved from being a university dropout to being one of the best digital creatives. Key lessons - University dismentles the idea that we are the best, because you meet more brilliant people, which can either demoralize or encourage you. Computer literacy is still at a decline for previously disadvantaged groups. Its okay to fail, Its a learning curve. Curiosity will lead you to your wildest dreams and accomplishments. Passion and ability are different aspects. Just cause you can, it doesn't mean you have to do it. There is power in collaboration. Authenticity and humility keeps your longevity in the creative industry. Brands are managed by real people, be mindful what you put out there, social media never forgets. #podcast #employmentwednesdays #creative #videography

T2 · E8

23 oct 2024

1:04:08

I didn't know we were Poor, Did my Job lead me to Depression?Lawyer,Showing Up against All Odds

In this week's episode we are in conversation with Eulenda Lebese Cussons, a cum laude LLB graduate from UNISA, Attorney, Conveyancer and Notary. In this episode we take a look into her career journey. Key lessons - Stand up for yourself were it matters. Find a gap, close it by doing what everyone else does not want to do. Your environment can either slow down your productivity or enhance it. You are the magic, you are the engine that keeps the car moving. Have something to offer, there has to be merits, give the opportunity something to work with. Happy Employment Wednesday! #careers #law #conveyancing #propertylawyer #employmentwednesdays #lawwithoutboarders

T2 · E7

16 oct 2024

1:08:48

I didn't want to go to University, Social Media Manager, There is No shame in going back Home, Rejection, Faith

In this week's episode we are in conversation with Siphokazi Mbandlwa a BA graduate Majoring in Arts and Organizational Psychology from Wits. Currently works as Social Media Manager. Key Lessons - Careers are evolving. Read your university/college prospectus. Do more in university, participate in extracurricular activities. Use your energy when you still have it. Ask for help, reach out to people who have access to an opportunity you like to take on. Do your research, know the company you are pitching too. There is No shame in going back home to regroup and come back. Use Google!! Don't be afraid of change. Stay Prayed Up! Full video on youtube Happy Employment Wednesday! #podcast #socialmedia #employmentwednesdays

T2 · E6

9 oct 2024

41:21

I Didn't know what i wanted to BE, Cutting off Friendships for My Career, Law, Failure, Heartbreaks

In this week's episode we are in conversation with Palesa Marobe, an admitted attorney, specialising in general litigation. Key Lessons - Its okay not know, but acknowledge when you dont know and ask for help when necessary. Get involved in university, it helps in future. Nothing can prepare you for articles. Principals and candidate attorneys need to give each other Grace because everyone is just trying to survive. The power of flowing and being adaptable. Growing with a Law firm. Be teachable! Protect your mental health. Happy Employment Wednesday! A bumpy start doesnt always mean a bumpy end, how we start is not how we finish. #podcast #employmentwednesdays #law #viralvideo

T2 · E5

8 oct 2024

50:59

How to become a professional makeup artist, Entrepreneurship, The Beauty Industry gave me Confidence

In this week's episode, we are in conversation with Jenna Nkosi, Popularly known as Swazi the Makeup Artist. She is a project management graduate, self-taught makeup artist, and founder Swazi Makeup School. Key Lessons - Societal standards of beauty can be detrimental to one's self-esteem. Sometimes, it's not the concept that's challenging to grasp. it's the method of teaching that is challenging to understand. Before you give up, change the method of learning or teaching. Covid changed how we view careers. How we can use the power of social media to elevate our careers. Study to show yourself approved. Prioritise your resources according to your wildly important goals. Happy Employment Wednesday! #podcast #employmentwednesdays #mau #career #entrepreneurship #makeup #makeupartist #selftaught #makeuphacks

T2 · E4

4 oct 2024

47:51

I got F7(dismally failed), Now on my third degree, Law, Internships, Masters, Studying at UNISA, Working for Home affairs.

Nombuso Nomcebo Phiri, a BA International Relations graduate (UJ) LLB (UNISA) LLM Corporate candidate with business banking and finance experience and is currently serving her articles. Key Lessons - There is still a gap between previously disadvantaged groups and the middle class. Parents from 1st time graduate homes still need to be educated on how to best support their children who are pursuing tertiary studies. Failure is not the end, its an opportunity for rebirth. We dont always get what we want, lean in even when you are in uncomfortable circumstances. Our environment is imperative as it shapes who we become, be strict and careful about your environment. Take Internships and graduate programmes seriously, they open doors to your wildest dreams. Having genuine friends is imperative, bayalivala ihlazo lakho. Happy Employment Wednesday! #podcast #careers #CareerGrowth #careerdevelopment #CareerSuccess #internship #graduateprogram #graduates #BA #law #businessbanking #immigration #officer #HomeAffairs #employment #employmentwednesdays #LawWithoutBoarders #lawyer #trendingreelsvideo

T2 · E3

18 sept 2024

44:59

Nokuhle Kumalo CA (SA), Accounting In South Africa, Experience in USA & Australia, Big 4 Firm, I Quit

In this week's episode we are In conversation with Nokuhle Kumalo CA(SA), graduate from the University of Capetown, Allan Gray Fellowship Alumnus. She takes through her career journey and what has constantly informed her choices. Key Lessons - 1. Passion does not pay bills. 2. South Africa is a beautiful country. 3. When picking a career focus on employability, longevity & Salary in the future. 4. Mistakes can be good Mistakes. 5. Let's Go!!!! Just Do it!! You will figure it out on the way. 6. Don't wait on people to create opportunities for you, create opportunities for yourself, tap into your creative abilities. 7. Power of the brain. Secondment to the USA and Australia. Happy Employment Wednesday! Full video on youtube #career #passion #accounting #podcast #employmentwednesdays #utc

T2 · E2

10 sept 2024

49:21

My Career took a Turn, WHY LOSING YOUR JOB Can be the Best Thing To Happen For You, Law, Pivoting

And WE ARE BACK WITH SEASON 2 of Employment Wednesdays Podcast! This week's episode focuses on most trending term in career development...."Pivoting". Key lessons- The meaning of Pivot. Losing your Job can workout for your greatest purpose and good. Resisting change is expensive, but EMBRACING is so rewarding. Not being retained as an associate is not the end of the world. #Podcast #Pivoting #viral #change #employmentwednesdays #turningpoint

T2 · E1

4 sept 2024

28:30

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