The Workplace Revolution with Sihle Bolani

In this episode, I chat to Nomonde White-Ndlovu about leadership lessons, the role of tech in driving access & equality and embracing our wholeness.

In this week’s episode, I chat to Nkateko Mlambo about building wealth through property, how she grew her income through properties she doesn’t own and what you need to know before you embark on your own property investment journey.

In this episode, I chat with dynamic multi-hyphenate, Ondela Mlandu, about the art of storytelling, the importance of its preservation, how it can enable deepened connection and bridge social, and professional divides through the establishment of mutual understanding.

In this episode, I chat to thought leader, entrepreneur, broadcaster, academic, champion of advocacy, philanthropist and Director of SG Comms, Sesethu Gqomo Seyibokwe about her career journey, her transition into entrepreneurship, what sustaining a business through a global pandemic has taught and so much more.

In this episode, I’m joined by author and social worker, Joey Dlamini, as we discuss what parenting in these times looks like, how parenting has evolved and how parents can have healthier connections through courageous conversations with their children. Connect with me on IG: https://instagram.com/sihlebolani?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= www.sihlebolani.co.za

Welcome to the first episode of a new season The Workplace Revolution with Sihle Bolani. In this episode, I chat with lawyer and co-founder of #CountryDuty, Tumi Sole, about South Africa’s progress as a democratic state, what we need to consider in order to build a thriving country and the importance of youth voters registering and voting in national and local government elections. This conversation is powered by Rainbow Leaders, an independent, a-political NGO encouraging young South Africans to strengthen and participate in our democracy. Our collective aim through this collaboration is to increase the youth registration & voter turnout rates in our next national and local government elections. Rainbow Leaders website: https://www.rainbowleaders.org.za My website: https://www.sihlebolani.co.za Connect with me on IG: @sihlebolani

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, 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 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

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 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 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 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

In this episode, I chat to Minda Harts, founder of The Memo LLC, Assistant Professor at NYU Wagner and author of the best-selling, 'The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table".  Our conversation covers barriers Black and brown women face in the workplace, how we can begin to change workplace cultures that are harmful to Black and brown women and what we really think about corporations' responses to #BlackLivesMatter as well as the impact of institutional and structural racism and violence on Black people. Connect with Minda: IG and Twitter: @mindaharts / www.mindaharts.com. Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to a young lady whose SA-based employer seconded her on a Programme at the organisation’s head office in Germany. She shares about her experiences, her challenges, what she was faced with being in a different country with a language barrier and the support she received from her employers back home. Connect with me: IG: @sihlebolani. Twitter: @SihleBolani_ and www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Britny Winters about her journey from Stanford to Wall Street and navigating VC funds to invest in her business, Upgrade Boutique. Check out Britny’s business on www.upgradeboutique.com and IG: @upgradeboutique. Connect with me on www.sihlebolani.com and IG: @sihlebolani

In this episode, I chat to Coconut Kelz about transformation, workplace inequality, Black privilege and the unfair treatment of white people during the COVID-19 lockdown. Connect with Kelz on Twitter: @CoconutKelz; IG: @Coconut_Kelz. Connect with Lesego on Twitter: @LesegoTlhabi IG: @lesego_tlhabi. Connect with me on Twitter: @SihleBolani_; IG: @sihlebolani; www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Bakang Khunou, a Social Entrepreneur Observer & Commentator, about the multitude of barriers to transformation in the workplace and what organisations *should* be doing in the interests of justice.

In this episode, I chat to Buhle Mbele, a Recruitment and Talent Management specialist, about everything you need to know about how organisations recruit, what they consider, what talent management entails, how to better position yourself for opportunities and so much more! Connect with Buhle on Twitter: @Buhle_M and connect with me on: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani and www.sihlebolani.com.

The “Dear Anonymous” feature is a collection of conversations with Black professionals who anonymously share their experiences in the workplace. It is a platform to ensure that Black voices are heard, stories shared and communities formed as we continue to fight for equity and equality in the workplace.

In this episode, I chat to Celeste Stewart, a Learning Strategist and founder of Bold Curiosity, a Graduate Development, Leadership and Learning Consultancy. We speak about culture, leadership, authenticity, setting boundaries and the existing conflict between wellbeing & productivity. Connect with Celeste on social media @boldlyceleste and @boldcuriosity.  Connect with me on Twitter (@SihleBolani_), IG (@sihlebolani) and www.sihlebolani.com

In this episode, I chat to Phumeza Langa, who is a Communications Consultant, Freelance Writer and Host of Twitter chat #SistahoodHour. We discuss the complexities of the relationships Black women have with themselves and each other and how it manifests itself in the workplace. Connect with me at sihlebolani.com and Phumeza on Twitter/IG: @phumeza_langa

In this episode, I chat to tech entrepreneur, Mags Shivanda, about the challenges she has faced as a Black woman trying to build a business, assert herself and her expertise and navigate other nuances that are structured to hinder the progress of Black business

In this episode, I chat to Lungile Mashele, a dynamic and impactful Energy Specialist. We discuss how she found her way into the Energy industry, her experiences of being in environments predominantly filled by men and the complexities of being an educated, highly skilled Black woman in spaces that find discomfort in your capabilities.

On this episode, I chat to Onke Dumeko, Group Publishing Director at The Bar Group and Editor-in-Chief of DESTINY. ForeverOnke, as she is popularly known, is one of the most innovative and prominent marketing minds. Connect with me on www.sihlebolani.com / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani. Connect with Onke @foreveronke on Twitter and IG.

In this episode, I chat to Pabi Kgadima, Founder of the Pabi Kgadima Mental Health Foundation. We chat about different types of mental illness, stigmas, surviving 4 suicide attempts and how a lack of support in the workplace exacerbates mental illness concerns & triggers in employees. Connect with me: www.sihlebolani.com / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani. Connect with Pabi: Twitter & IG: @pabikgadima / @pkgadimafoundation

In this episode, I chat to Zandile Gambushe, Founder of Langalethu Career & Personal Development Coaching (Twitter & IG: @Langalethu_Coaching) about the impact of self-limiting beliefs, what lies at the root of these beliefs and tools we can use to develop and sustain a new, healthier, more empowering narrative about ourselves and our worth. Connect with me online: www.sihlebolani.com / Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani