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  • Why credibility matters more than visibility for founders building a personal brand today

    July 24, 2026
    Why credibility matters more than visibility for founders building a personal brand today

    In a talk titled How to Build a Remarkable Brand in the Age of AI, Seth Godin makes a compelling distinction between authenticity and consistency. He argues that strong brands aren’t built by showing up only when you feel inspired. They’re built by consistently acting in line with the values, promises and expectations of the…

    Written by

    Masekane Nkwana
  • From Zero to 105K on LinkedIn: Lessons in Consistency, Content and Personal Branding

    July 21, 2026
    From Zero to 105K on LinkedIn: Lessons in Consistency, Content and Personal Branding

    When seven restaurants rejected my job applications after graduation, I realised the biggest challenge wasn’t a lack of opportunity, it was a lack of visibility. That insight led me to LinkedIn, where consistently sharing my ideas transformed my career, growing an audience of over 105 000 and proving that today, reputation often precedes opportunity.

    Written by

    Nobesuthu Mahlangu
  • Who Owns African Stories? Why these co-founders believe Africa needs to own its distribution, not just its stories

    June 24, 2026
    Who Owns African Stories? Why these co-founders believe Africa needs to own its distribution, not just its stories

    While conversations around African media often focus on production, talent and visibility, the pair believe the continent’s greatest challenge lies elsewhere. Distribution, accessibility and ownership remain some of the most significant barriers facing African storytelling today.

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    Team Director Woman
  • When Job Seeking Becomes a Campaign: What One Viral LinkedIn Post Reveals About Hiring Today

    April 13, 2026

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    Team Director Woman
    When Job Seeking Becomes a Campaign: What One Viral LinkedIn Post Reveals About Hiring Today
  • Flavia Motsisi: Why walking away from institutional power was the smartest business decision she made

    February 5, 2026

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    Team Director Woman
    Flavia Motsisi: Why walking away from institutional power was the smartest business decision she made
  • Rethabile Joala: Digital Media Content Reporter @ CNBC Africa

    February 5, 2026

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    Team Director Woman
    Rethabile Joala: Digital Media Content Reporter @ CNBC Africa
  • What the Ami Colé Founder’s Move Teaches Beauty Brands – and the Harsh Cost of Beauty Business in South Africa

    November 5, 2025

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    Team Director Woman
    What the Ami Colé Founder’s Move Teaches Beauty Brands – and the Harsh Cost of Beauty Business in South Africa
  • Kay Yarms Left Accounting to Build One of South Africa’s Most Influential Beauty Brands

    October 27, 2025

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    Team Director Woman
    Kay Yarms Left Accounting to Build One of South Africa’s Most Influential Beauty Brands
  • How REFY Rode the “Clean-Girl” Wave into a £100m Beauty Business

    October 21, 2025

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    Masekane Nkwana
    How REFY Rode the “Clean-Girl” Wave into a £100m Beauty Business
  • What It Takes to Build a Scalable Haircare Brand in South Africa – According to Gail Mabalane

    October 17, 2025

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    Team Director Woman
    What It Takes to Build a Scalable Haircare Brand in South Africa – According to Gail Mabalane

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