“Connect your passion with your story so that you can connect with your audience.” – Quote by entrepreneur Maya Elious I took a break from my blogging. This forced me to think about my vision for the blog and what…
Career change: ‘I needed more when I turned 30’
Turning 30 made Eleanor Douglas-Meyers decide she wanted more in life. Looking back, she is grateful that she then made a bold choice to quit her job and became an entrepreneur. “Last year I turned 30 and realised that i…
South African writer: Hustle to get your books published
The first poem Melissa Rambally wrote was when she was 12 years old. The writing-bug got hold of her heavily, because at the age of 14, she finished her first short story. Years later, she is now a part-time author…
Entrepreneur interview: Getting to know a food truck owner
I have to confess: I have never eaten any cuisines sold by a food truck. It’s on my bucket list though. The closest thing to a food truck for me is the ice cream trucks. I hear the ice cream…
7 Steps to Use Twitter When Attending A Live Event + Why Your Business Should Tweet
It pays to live tweet at an event. People who attended the MTN Business South Africa‘s digital entrepreneur masterclass literally saw how the best tweeters of the day got rewarded. The winners got prizes from the day’s sponsors. Some of…
Networking: surprising ways to connect with strangers
I don’t know if it’s just me but I like watching people. For example I used to watch people at night clubs. A lot of them seem expectant, like they are expecting to meet someone that night. I have been…
Success story: Radio journalist share his small victory
I am starting off the week with my “Small Successes” series. In this series, I ask people from various career fields to share the personal achievements they could air- fist pump to. What is a small victory you had this…
My ideal holiday looks like this
I am so looking forward to the holidays just so that I can go visit my family. I realised that one strongly feels the need for family when you become a parent. Really, it does take a village to raise…
Cape Town fashion blogger shares favourite photo-shoot locations
Hello everyone. Today we are chatting to 19 year old fashion blogger Luke India Ramos about his favourite photo-shoot locations in Cape Town. I spoke to Luke a while ago and asked him what to wear this Summer time. Well, one thing…
3 Lessons For Budding Entrepreneurs + IAAE entrepreneurs share successes
I am a journalist and a budding entrepreneur. I learnt the term “budding entrepreneur” on Saturday 19 November at the “I Am An Entrepreneur” (IAAE) event held in Sandton, Johannesburg. Before I share some small successes, I want to tell…