"The mistake I made in my young years was not knowing that modelling is a business. Your relationship with your booker is crucial, but don't forget that you are as good as your last job"

"Blackness is not a trend!"

"why do we have to wait for the west to validate our skin, our hair, and our way of life. Why are we always waiting on them to validate our blackness?"

"I feel like we’re in trouble as long as we live in a world where a black woman feels a need to bleach her skin"

"does looking beautiful come naturally, or does it entail applying layers of makeup to your face or wearing designer labels?"

"Can’t beauty be defined by being comfortable in your own skin?"

"why do we feel compelled to appear beautiful?"

"I remember watching tv and just wanted to be inside it."

"I may want to have it all together but sometimes its okay to just say , 'I don't have it all together, I need help' ."

"My dream is to one day see a nurse who is a presidemnt of a country, and i really think that country will be so well run, because it will take that holistic approach as to how people should be alive and how people should be well and look at the well being of everybody."

"We need people who are assertive, who do not have to ask for permission to do a lot of things especially when you know they are right."

"As a Motswana who travels across the world, I spread the message of how our country is a land of peace and tranquility."

"We need to focus on the needs of people rather than the needs of individuals."

"Young people, particularly girl children who want to advance in their careers and participate in governance and leadership should forget about boys and focus on their personal development."

"Many developing countries will not achieve the Millennium Development Goals partly because of shortage of skilled health personnel. This problem can, however, be resolved through global collaboration in health worker education and training, as well as ethical recruitment of health personnel. As champion advocate, I plan to use all opportunities available to raise awareness on the global health workforce crisis and to build international support for potential solutions."

"One of the hallmarks of great leadership is the ability to translate ideas into plans that are actionable."

"women continue to shadow men in politics – stereotypes such as ‘behind every successful man there is a woman’ cast the notion that women cannot lead."

"My philosophy … is that my life is not worth living if I do not use it to change the lives of others. Make one person smile a day."

"The atmosphere of the Olympics was out of this world. It was unlike anything I’ve ever seen. It is an empowering experience and something I will forever cherish being surrounded by some of the best athletes in the world. I was very nervous for the entire time I was there though. It can be overwhelming and often you doubt yourself. But overall an amazing experience."

"My passion for swimming started at a very tender age. I used to swim at my mom’s workplace at the Grand Palm, and it was mainly for fun. But the love developed and I took it from there.I got an opportunity to go to the USA to study and do professional swimming by emailing a couple of Universities. So many University coaches wanted me to be in their respective teams. I got enrolled at Florida, and everything transitioned quickly as I was introduced to impressive training facilities, a coach, physical therapy and sports psychology which played a vital role in my performance as a swimmer."

"I am content. I am in no way at this point looking over my shoulder at my past."

"They say silence is a virtue and I’ve lived by this, choosing to ignore the noise and to only speak about what I was comfortable with."

"The institution of chieftainship and the installation of Botswana's first woman paramount chief cannot be seen in isolation from the tremendous socioeconomic changes that have taken place in our country and the world."

"I think those of us that have the opportunity and privilege to study law have a special responsibility to make sure that law does what it is meant to do, and that is to deliver justice because it doesn't always [on its own]."

"In Setswana, we say ‘go ruta mosadi ke go ruta sechaba’ meaning that ‘to educate a woman is to educate a nation."

"Women always bring something extra, I think that there's a different perspective that women can bring to the table."

"I don’t think anyone who wants to succeed—male or female—should concentrate on hurdles because you will find them if you are looking for them, and I have been just too busy to spend time looking for obstacles."

"A policy to cultivate SMEs can help to create jobs for the economy."

"We have to continue to attract foreign direct investment to help generate more fiscal revenue sources."

"I no longer make recommendations; they are forwarded to me and I have to make the final decisions without hesitation. I cannot afford to procrastinate because decisions made in central banking have to be definitive since they affect the entire nation—the rich, the not-so rich, and the poor."

"The most treasured resource is our people and, if their health deteriorates, productivity and excellence will become mere talking points and not achievable objectives."

"It has been said that everybody’s business is nobody’s business. This is not true with respect to productivity; it is truly everybody’s business."

"Target SME's and you target women because that is where they access the business sector."

"Understand that your mental health is real."

"Understand your vision and stick with it."

"You have to be determined within yourself."

"I am who I am today because somebody believed in me."

"I strongly believe that animals are a crucial part in a human's life; we need other companions besides our fellow humans to share joyous, sad and emotional moments. Pets just always seem to be the unsurpassed friend and the best listeners."

"The only thing is to be original. You have to be yourself."

"Botswana is a country of morals, respect and pride. It is truly a beautiful peaceful country that has earned its name in the global village."

"Self-confidence is key. You do not have to have the best shoes or a designer dress; you just have to be true to yourself."

"Sometimes all you need to do is just be still, and you will realize just how God has got you."

"Avoid noise, the fewer people you have around you, the better, because the less noisy it is, the louder your inner voice gets, and there, you will find answers."

"Tough times are there to make us realize our true potential, Just hang in there and you will be amazed by the power you possess."