The Workplace Revolution with Sihle Bolani

In this episode, I chat to entrepreneur, Olwethu Leshabane, about deconstructing the Superwoman complex, her experiences as a young, Black woman in business, the hurdles women face in South Africa and the impact of our continued & intentional economic exclusion.

In this episode, I chat to HR Queen, Olebogeng Mangadi, about the true state of affairs in relation to employee wellness, talent management & retention, effective leadership and creating space for empathy in organisations.

In this episode, I chat to author, speaker and Inclusion expert, Perrine Farque, about why inclusion is a strategic imperative for organisational growth & sustainability, employee satisfaction and retention and establishing a competitive advantage. We also discuss what inclusion is NOT, how some leaders are getting it all wrong and some of the ways in which organisations can get it right. Connect with Perrine: www.perrinefarque.com Connect with me: www.sihlebolani.com 

In this week's episode of The Workplace Revolution, my conversation with Ntombenhle Nhleko about her business, Pavati Plastics SA, turned into the most incredible SMME Masterclass about successfully building a small business, dealing with failure, transitioning from employment to entrepreneurship and the role of institutional support in uplifting & enabling SMME growth, skills development and access to market. She also shares how Absa's Supplier Development Programme gave her business a much needed boost. If you're a business owner in need of business advisory, business development & access to market, visit https://marketplace.absa.africa/home to get all the details on Absa's Supplier Development Programme and how to register as a supplier on their new Procurement Market Platform. #AbsaSupplierDevelopment#Africanacity #ad

In this episode, I chat to CEO of The King Centre, Dr Bernice A. King, about justice, why non-violent strategies are the key to achieving it, the legacy of her parents, Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and Ms Coretta Scott-King and how we can work to organise ourselves as we continue to pursue justice and freedom.

In this episode, I chat to Dr Mpume Zenda, popularly known as Dr Gynae, about sex, reproductive health, the limits of gender equality in the workplace, orgasms, sex toys, speaking to our kids about sex and their bodies and so much more.  Connect with Dr Zenda: @dr.gynae.  Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com 

In this episode, I chat to entrepreneur, mother and yoga enthusiast, Nomfundo Marele about her career in corporate communications and experiential events, her observations about the impact of dealing with people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder in personal & professional relationships, why she is so passionate about gender-based violence and how her experiences are shaping the way she raises her daughter.

In this episode, I chat to Pamela Bortey, founder of IG account @thesisterhood_uk about her journey, her experiences as a Black woman in the UK and what she believes will create & sustain meaningful communities that offer sisterhood and support.

In this episode, I chat to Lindelwa Skenjana, author of "The Black Girl's Guide to Corporate South Africa", about her professional journey, what made her write this book, what she has learned along the way, the barriers that Black women face in the workplace and how she has, and continues to, navigate her journey, in spite of the hurdles along the way. Connect with Lindelwa: IG: @blackgirlsguide_za Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com 

In this episode, as we prepare to usher in Youth Month in South Africa we'll be focusing on learning about different careers and what the journey to advancement and success really looks like. Kicking off this careers series, I chat to The BlaqMermaid, Captain Londy Ngcobo, about her journey to becoming a ship navigator, her experiences with carrying the weight of being Africa's first Woman Dredge Master, get the scoop on what drew her into a maritime career and what we don't know about the nature of the Ocean Economy and the opportunities it holds. Connect with Londy: @blaqmermaid Connect with me: sihlebolani.com / IG: @sihlebolani

In this episode, we're back with DEI Advocate, Coach and Advisor, Sharita Daya, and we're chatting about intersectional feminism in the workplace. How we're getting wrong, what we don't seem to understand, the barriers that prevent community and mutual support, allyship and the impact of ego on the decisions we make when it really counts.  Connect with Sharita: sharitadaya.com  Connect with me: sihlebolani.com / IG: @sihlebolani

In this week's episode, I chat to DEI Advocate, Coach and Advisor, Sharita Daya about why the creation of diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces remains an evasive goalpost we cannot seem to reach. We also cover common mistakes organisations make when embarking on DEI initiatives, how you entrench healthy, equitable organisational cultures and so much more. Connect with Sharita: sharitadaya.com Connect with me: sihlebolani.com 

In this episode, I chat to Marketing powerhouse, Lebo Lion, about her journey, what drew her to the field of Marketing, lessons she's learned along the way and the things we need to know if we want to get the best out of marketing for our businesses and personal brands. Connect with Lebo: @lebolion_sa / www.lebolion.co.za Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com 

In this episode, which marks my 38th birthday, I'm interviewed by my friend, Onke Dumeko, about my work, lessons I've learned, what being parented has taught me about parenting and so much more.

In this episode, I chat to artist, entrepreneur & influencer, LeAnne Dlamini about how to build meaningful relationships with, and beliefs about, other women. She also shares her views on accountability in our women-centered communities, breaking the mould and how her journey of self-discovery has influenced her parenting. Connect with LeAnne: IG: @iamleanned / Twitter: @iamleannemusic / www.ldhworld.com Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @Sihlebolani_ / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Digital Creator and Body Positive Activist, Megan Richards about body positivity, the influence of media on our identities, the perils of diet culture and what to watch out for, as well as how we can begin to evolve our beliefs about health, body size and body shapes. Connect with Megan: Twitter: @BodyPositiveMeg / IG: @theauthenticgirl Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to author, Oluchi B. Kolanisi, about practical steps to self-discovery, healing, changing behavioural & mental patterns, self-mastery and much more. Connect with Oluchi: @oluchiwrites Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Thando Masanabo, an Internal Auditor about risk management, the importance of process development, ethics and representation in the field of Risk Management. Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Organisational Psychologist, Phiona Martin, about habits for success, how to build strategic networks, managing conflict, successfully switching careers, job hopping, office romances, being over-qualified and how to take ownership of mapping out your own career. Connect with Phiona: www.phionamartin.com. Connect with me: www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Carice Anderson, a seasoned professional who is passionate about entrepreneurship, empowering people, growing leaders, helping people identify and operate in their strengths and working with organizations to improve trust and impact. Carice is also the author of Intelligence Isn't Enough: A Black Professional's Guide to Thriving in the Workplace. We chat about key themes from her book, navigating racism, discrimination, lack of exposure and uncertainty that comes with being Black in the workplace. Connect with Carice: @cariceanderson Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / www.sihlebolani.com

In this week's episode, I chat to Divya Vasant, a purpose-driven entrepreneur who is the founder of and CEO of the AMAZI group of companies. We chat about building social businesses, changing career paths, what it takes to discover your purpose, what to expect when choosing to work in your purpose, her passion for equipping and advancing Black women unapologetically and how that's received in funding spaces that don't have an affinity to Black women. Listen now. Connect with Divya: www.amazibeauty.co.za / IG: @amazibeauty Connect with me: www.sihlebolani.com / IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_

In this week's episode, I chat to tech entrepreneur, Mags Shivanda, about sustaining a business during a global crisis, the case for migrating marketing spend to digital media, opportunities for small businesses, how digital marketing can help your business grow, the effects of tech fatigue and so much more. Connect with Mags: www.digitalshero.co.za Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / www.sihlebolani.com

In this special episode, I chat to Talent Management & Graduate Recruitment Specialist, Buhle Mbele and Learning Strategist, Celeste Stewart, about the latest Statistics South Africa Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the 4th quarter of 2020. We discuss some of the most concerning aspects of the report, how we have been getting it wrong, what needs to change and how we can all play a role in actively turning things around, no matter how small.

In this week's episode, I chat to Spiritual Psychologist, Life & Relationship Coach and businesswoman, Bongeka Ndandani. We discuss abandonment, trauma bonds, resilience and navigating difficult conversations with our families. Connect with Bongeka: @Twitter: @bongien Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to gender non-conforming lesbian activist, award-winning filmmaker and all 'round powerhouse, Dr Beverley Ditsie. We chat about the lived realities and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community, the resistance to acknowledge queer rights as human rights, the importance and impact of the language we choose to use, accountability and what meaningful allyship looks like. Connect with Dr Bev: Twitter & IG: @bevditsie Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Pharmacist turned Mindset & Transformation coach and Feminine power Expert, Ekene Onu. We discuss purpose, expressing & monetising your purpose, moving from success to significance, free yourself the idea that you must understand everything, surviving "premium tears" and how your gift makes room for you. Connect with Ekene: IG: @iconicwomanhood_coach / www.iconicwomanhood.com Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / www.sihlebolani.com

In this week's episode of The Workplace Revolution with me, Sihle Bolani, I chat to author, activist and academic, Malebo Sephodi about autonomy, self-determination and the politics of feminism at home, at work and online. Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com

Welcome to Season 2 of The Workplace Revolution with Sihle Bolani! In this week's episode, I chat to Equity & Inclusion Consultant, Writer, Social Worker and Adjunct Professor, Moradeyo Adeyi about how the public and private sector can practically and meaningfully address inequality, drive anti-racist cultures and how we can hold them accountable. Connect with Moradeyo: Twitter: @anopensecret_ / www.anopensecret.com Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Dr Thema Bryant-Davis about racism, hardship, shame, grief, healing and making wellness accessible to, and effective for, Black communities. Wondering why this episode has no title? This conversation was just so big and so deep and as I process its impact on me, I didn't want to dictate what it may mean for you. In a year that has challenged us in ways we could have never imagined, this conversation was the soothing balm my heart and mind desperately needed. I really hope it comforts you, too. Connect with Dr Thema: Twitter: @drthema / IG: @dr.thema Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Entrepreneur and Business Executive, AJ Williams about the things business school doesn't teach you about business success, why scaling is such a challenge for business owners, 3 things your business' operations strategy must cover, why understanding tech policy and its impact on your business and industry is critical and the real cost of being a Black woman in spaces that aren't diverse. Connect with AJ: Twitter and IG: @ajwilliamsco / www.ajwilliams.co Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Philanthropist, HR enthusiast and Entrepreneur, Luyanda Duma. We discuss her views on life, leadership, resilience and tips for managing your career advancement effectively. Connect with Luyanda: Twitter: @luyanda_duma6 / IG: @luyandaduma @strippedbyluyanda @shopshewhodreams @malusidumafoundation Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Creator, Diversity Champion, Educator, Director and Event Curator, Angela McCrae about representation, performative allyship, code switching and the value of intentions that are actually supported by action. Connect with Angela: IG: @angelamccrae @uncorkedandcultured Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to PR mavens, Phumeza Langa and Nelisa Ngqulana about what it's really like to have a career in PR, how to manage reputations, dealing with moral crises and how brand partnerships can compromise goodwill. Connect with Phumeza: Twitter and IG: @phumeza_shh Connect with Nelisa: Twitter and IG: @neli_ngqulana / Facebook: Nelisa Ngqulana Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / Facebook: Sihle Bolani Author / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to brand strategist, wellness coach and author, Phemi Segoe, about how we can get in our own way and the habits we have that can inhibit our progress in our careers, our relationships with self and our relationships with others. Healing and wellness are multi-layered journeys with no actual end date, and this conversation digs into the complexities of this process and why we must prioritise holistic wellness. Connect with Phemi: Twitter & IG: @phemisegoe Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Management Consultant, Conversation Facilitator and Radio Host, Thoriso Maloka, about pandemic-induced workplace revelations, organisational preparedness in times of crisis, business continuity plans that exclude marginalised employees, workplace culture stagnation, what graduate programmes are missing, side hustle culture and so much more! Connect with Thoriso: Twitter & IG: @thorisomaloka Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com 

Now, you know we only do one episode a week, but this week required a bonus episode because there is so much happening on social media and this conversation is so relevant for the current climate. For this special episode, I chat to Busisiwe Skhosana, fondly known as MsManager_, is the founder of Azanian Pulse Management, an influencer marketing agency. She is also a media liaison specialist and award-winning social media manager & community manager. This is a conversation you NEED to listen to, to learn about social media, its pitfalls & opportunities, understanding the role and future of influencers, where brands get it wrong, reputation management and the role it plays in advancing activism and social justice initiatives. Busi is currently planning a Masterclass, so keep an eye on her social media platforms for more information: IG & Twitter: @MsManager_. Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com 

In this episode I chat to Tina Strawn, an antiracism facilitator, racial and social justice advocate and pleasure activist. We discuss structural racism, institutional racism, confronting race-based trauma & accountability & what anti-racism actually means and how we can contribute towards equitable societies & ecosystems. Connect with Tina: IG: @tina_strawn_life @speakingofracism  Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I'm joined by Celeste Stewart, founder of Bold Curiosity, and we tackle the idea of confidence - who it serves, who it erases and the impact that it has on our ability to embrace lessons through "failure". Connect with Celeste: IG: @celestestewart @boldcuriosity / Twitter: @boldlyceleste / www.boldcuriosity.com Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani / www.sihlebolani.com 

In this episode, I chat to Elizabeth Colen, a Nutritionist, Certified Life Coach and Health Strategist who founded Ms. FitOne Lifestyles. We discuss the health & fitness standards that are continuously being peddled to us, how they impact on our physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, clear up some myths about what "healthy" looks like and so much more! Connect with Elizabeth: IG: @msfitone / www.msfitone.com Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com / Twitter: @SIhleBolani_

In this episode, I chat to Astra Armbrister-Rolle, The Bahamas Consul General to Southeast USA. We discuss the kind of leadership required for impactful change, addressing political apathy, public policy, being a woman in politics and some of the challenges she is working to address for Bahamian youth. Connect with Consul General Armbrister-Rolle: IG: @astraarolle / www.bahconga.com Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SIhleBolani_ / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Small Business Facilitator and author Chisa Pennix-Brown about small businesses - common mistakes they make, keys to building a successful business, funding, social barriers to entry and the role collaboration can play in collective success and sustainability. Connect with Chisa: IG: @chisapennixbrown / www.ladybizness.com Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Accountability Accountant & Entrepreneur, Folasade Ayegbusi, about the keys to building generational wealth, successfully managing your finances, changing your relationship with money & so much more!

In this episode, I chat to Jasmine Brand, media maven and founder of renowned global pop culture online media platform, theJasmineBRAND.com. We discuss representation, building a brand with staying power, the legal risks associated with running a celebrity media platform and lots more. Connect with Jasmine: www.theJasmineBRAND.com / IG: @thejasminebrand Connect with me: www.sihlebolani.com / IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ 

In this episode, I chat to Learning Strategist and founder of Bold Curiosity, Celeste Stewart. We chat about self-promotion and creating space to unlearn narratives that exist to limit, diminish and erase our light, our brilliance, our power and our agency. Connect with Celeste: IG: @celestestewart / Twitter: @boldlyceleste / FB: Bold Curiosity Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / FB: Sihle Bolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode I chat to Forgiveness Expert, Kyonna F. Brown who is a Coach, Show Host, Speaker, Author. Kyonna shares about her journey from depression, teen obesity, drug addiction and imprisonment to forgiveness and charting a new path for her life. Connect with Kyonna: IG: @theforgivenessexpert / FB: The Forgiveness Expert / www.kyonnafbrown.com Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / FB: Sihle Bolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to a Black professional about the role poor leadership plays in making or breaking employees. We also cover challenges such as sexual harassment, governance and never knowing when to expect your salary. Connect wit me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / www.sihlebolani.com.

In this episode, I chat to Takeya Mccollum, a Licensed Professional Counsellor in the State of Illinois. We discuss trauma, the root cause of mental illness, why Black Lives Matter *must* include Black Mental Health, boundaries and navigating confrontation. Connect with Takeya: IG: @takeya_monique Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / FB: Sihle Bolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Tebello Motshwane, who is an Attorney, a consultant at RAMS Incorporated and Managing Director at Collective Intelligence Legal Consultants about the key things we need to understand about the law in the context of prenups/ANC's, customary marriages and child maintenance. Connect with Tebello: IG: @bellz_motshwane / Twitter: @bellz_motshwane. Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / www.sihlebolani.com

“Money doesn't grow on trees”, “Money makes the world go ‘round”, “Mo' money, mo' problems”. These are just some of the phrases we've all grown up hearing and for many of us, we're passing on these same phrases to our children and grandchildren. But, do we really understand money? Do we understand how to manage it and help it grow, even during turbulent times? In this episode, I chat to Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche about financial education, improving your relationship with money and tools you can use to build wealth. Connect with Tiffany: Twitter: @TheBudgetnista / IG: @thebudgetnista / www.thebudgetnista.com Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Vangile Makwakwa, founder of Wealthy Money, a company that helps women heal ancestral money trauma so they can fall in love with their bank accounts and live their best lives. She is also the host of the Property Magicians Podcast an A to Z guide to property investing so you can start and grow your property portfolio. Listen to the podcast here: wealthymoney.podbean.com She's the author of Heart, Mind & Money: Using Emotional Intelligence for Financial Success. Connect with Vangile: Twitter: @vangilemakwakwa / IG: @vangilemakwakwa / Facebook: Wealthy Money /www.wealthy-money.com Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Clinical Psychologist, Dr Ayanna Abrams, about normalizing mental health in the midst of social and professional conflict and the pursuit of social & institutional justice. Connect with Ayanna: IG: @dr_ayanna_a / www.ascensionbehavioralhealth.com Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / www.sihlebolani.com