Entrepreneurs

"Sometimes in life there are life altering events that help you reshape your perspective and career path."

"I transitioned positions to work in the Office of Supplier Diversity."

"My life’s mission changed when I received news from my sister that our mom had suddenly passed away at home, alone at the age of 61."

"I was responsible for managing shuttle inventory levels, managing technical resources and project deliverables."

"I decided to diversify my skillset and moved to Atlanta to work in the telecommunications sector."

"I remember the impact this pivotal moment of her passing had on the redefinition of my journey forward."

"I worked in infrastructure project management at Cingular Wireless and AT&T."

"Each step we take, big and small, counts in the journey."

"My story is still being written, and every day is a new day to look at things differently."

"My career started at NASA in the field of logistics."

"I recognized the potential of email marketing in contrast to my previous endeavors when in 2004,"

"I was producing so much milk, I read up on how to store breastmilk and misunderstood what I read."

"I thought even frozen breast milk had to be thrown out after a month,"

"That’s easier said than done and even I struggle with that, but to balance your worlds, you’ve got to ask for and accept help."

"I often hear due to household responsibilities that moms have very little time left for sponsorship and networking."

"I dumped a ton of milk not even realizing I could keep it."

"I was once told independence is a spectrum, and the only way a mother can achieve true work life balance is by relying on the help of others."

"This includes everyone in her circle, from her employer to partner and friends."

"I find the moms who are having challenges balancing work and life, are the ones who just can’t bring themselves to say anything to their circle other than “I’m fine.”"

"Fast forward to two weeks later and her husband came to deliver vegetables to me and I asked him where she was and he just started crying. He told me that she had passed away and that is when I decided that let me get into this business, if not for myself but for her because she believed in her business so much. It’s sad that I can’t share what’s happened since then with her but that’s how Zwide Veggies was born"

"I’m not going to lie and say Covid-19 has had a bad impact on the business. We have been the busiest during the lockdown. I think it is what has made me open a physical shop. The orders were now overwhelming and I needed a place where I could store the vegetables, a place where people can come and order without doing so online. At some point our site crushed. God would have to punish me if I said that Covid-19 affected me badly because it is what led to the opening of the physical shop"

"In 2016 I had applied to every company that you can think of and I did not get any job. So, that is when I decided that let me be my own boss and do the employing. Everyone was expecting to go into the beauty industry but I met this lady who used to deliver vegetables to my house and so I asked her how she did it. She told me that the first thing that I needed to separate me from the rest of the field was to get a car so I could do deliveries"

"My advice to people to come into the same line of business as myself is that there is no off day. Vegetables and fruits are perishables and you need to have a plan on how to push your sales. If you don’t, you will end up running a loss"

"Ever since I became a mother, children have become so dear to me. My heart breaks at the thought of how many children go to bed on empty stomachs. So, since every child is my baby too, that is why I have pursued this idea"

"We are not choosing any particular child to benefit from our food distribution scheme. We are going to feed every child who needs food as long as they are between the ages five and 18 years old"

"You will get produce and not sell it and it goes bad pretty fast. That was my problem in the beginning. You need to have a strong presence online. Most of our sales come from the online store. You need to slay your brand. You need to breath, sleep and eat your brand. You need to know what to do when things go to the left…this industry needs 100 percent from the owner. You need to be the one leading from the front. A lot of work goes into the business. It is draining and that is something that I won’t lie about"

"Their value is a lot less volatile, because of the underlying currency that's backing it if stable coins are backed by U.S. dollars, their value is going to be roughly around the same value as a dollar."

"Charity begins at home. That is the reason why I chose to start with Pumula East before going to other townships. I want to give back to my home first before I expand to other suburbs"

"So if you’re looking to create a better work environment — and to attract the best people — be sure that your organization is one where “lifelong learning is celebrated and encouraged"

"I wanted to start off with makeup, but it was going to be a long process to get the stuff ready on time hence why I opted for fragrances. In the long run, we want to build an empire with my husband and family so this is one of the ways in which we’re doing so."

"What is wrong with demanding that learning is a priority within your career"

"I have this passion of following my joy and it is my absolute joy to make people look beautiful, and that has also contributed to my inspiration in starting this journey"

"When I first heard about blockchain, I didn't think it was for me."

"Giving yourself permission to learn is incredibly important,”"

"My husband is Nxumalo and his clan names are Mkhatshwa, Zwide and Ndwandwe, I’m a Khumalo and one of the clan names is Mangethe. Our clan names inspired the scents and their identity."

"I became a lot more thoughtful about why I was in this job, and what power I have as a programmer and a gatekeeper."

"There’s actually a demographic that has embraced learning from the start: millennials. Many millennial workers value professional development and learning opportunities, and they may grow frustrated with an employer if they don’t feel they are receiving adequate development opportunities"

"It’s hard to call out one specific person or pivotal moment."

"Every position, interaction and experience have shaped the leader I am today."

"So many people and opportunities have influenced my leadership style."

"Anyone aspiring to climb the ranks of leadership in finance, or any industry, should remember that their voice matters."

"Thanks in part to the wonderful education I received from Kellogg, I’m making a difference in the lives of incredible people and changing the future of retirement, one client at a time,"

"When I decided to pursue a graduate business degree, I knew I wanted to study at an institution with a global reach that would prepare me for the full scope of my professional journey."

"It’s not only about having a seat at the table."

"The Kellogg School of Management aligned with what I was looking for."

"This rating stems from TIAA specifically prioritizing the role of consultants."

"I have met with 10 different consultant firms, made up of over $375 billion in assets and 880+ clients."

"In our annual consultant survey that took place in Q4 2022, approximately 60 consultants serving TIAA clients rated the consultant support they receive from us as “best in class."

"We are open to their feedback and view them as partners in our fight to close the retirement gap for more Americans."

"I was attracted to the art, and realised artists can be a part of this, and that it can be an inclusive space for women and people of colour."