Rethabile Ramaphakela

"What sparked my interest in this field was the ability to evoke people's emotions, through storytelling, which I think is a magical thing to be able to do."

"I feel that someone else owning your idea is challenging."

"We’re building a legacy, and I hope this inspires every young woman out there to pick up a camera and tell her story."

"It’s important to know where your strengths lie and solely focus on that. That’s why when starting a business, It is vital that you partner with people that compliment the skills that you have."

"It’s important to have realistic expectations about what you want to do, If you just want to handle the creative side, then partner with trusted people who can run the business side."

"Trust yourself. The world is not as scary as we think it is."

"We have been longing to tell a story about Black families being Black families, and this series is a celebration of who we are in all our chaos."

"I believe that there is a tendency to focus on narratives of struggle and resilience when it comes to black women on screen but I love to tell stories that centre on joy, adventure, and carefree living."

"Its important to have diverse voices involved in the storytelling process as this will define whether the audience will relate."

"I think the willingness to learn is extremely important. I never pretend to know everything and I’m always grateful for opportunities that allow me to sharpen my tools."