Not Alone, But Lonely
During a recent visit with my therapist, she took me through an exercise where we looked at different parts of my life that cause me anxiety. While the exercise was meant to help me identify the anxiety inducing triggers, she … Continue reading Not Alone, But Lonely
Are we there yet?
I’ve always considered myself a very ambitious person. I remember how when I was younger, I felt I had to do it all. I had to be an A-student, be a sports star and still be a social butterfly. Now, … Continue reading Are we there yet?
Know Your Brand, Set Your Boundaries
Working in the Brand and Content Strategy space, I know the real prize is being able to help an organisation build a clear identity for their brand. I believe that once they get that right, the team that works on … Continue reading Know Your Brand, Set Your Boundaries
Marry a Man Who Will Build a Kitchen
My family and I moved around quite a bit while I was growing up. My father’s job would relocate him to wherever he was needed. As a child, it was exciting to move into a new house every now and … Continue reading Marry a Man Who Will Build a Kitchen
The gift of love is in the giving
Your heart was never made to be kept safe but rather to be kept open. That’s how you let love in. – Mom Let me tell you a story about my first teenage crush and how it taught me about … Continue reading The gift of love is in the giving
A Long Walk to The Aisle
Having grown up in a family that has no filter nor boundaries, I was certain my grandmother, aunts and older female cousins had armed me with enough knowledge to navigate relationships without getting too lost. Their advice seemed pretty simple … Continue reading A Long Walk to The Aisle
Gaining Godfidence
I believe that the greatest gift my parents ever gave to my brother (Khosi) and I, was that of the foundation of faith. We were introduced to God at an early age. However, I’d be lying if I said I’ve … Continue reading Gaining Godfidence
Let us create a safe space
I once asked my mother how she would ever judge if she’d done a good job as a mother? Her response was, “Every time you and Khosi tell me something you think might upset me, I know I’ve created a … Continue reading Let us create a safe space
Financial literacy vs financial freedom
I grew up in what I would call an average South African household. Another person would call it middle class and that’s still very relative depending where and how you grew up. I never felt as though we were wealthy … Continue reading Financial literacy vs financial freedom
Purpose vs Pay Cheque
“When you put your efforts into your gift, you are giving God something to bless.” Steve Harvey, Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success In October 2012, Steve Harvey tweeted: “Your career is what you’re paid for. Your calling is … Continue reading Purpose vs Pay Cheque
