I aspire for a fulfilled life that does not require for me to switch off from any one of my roles but be able to move through each responsibility I have with fluidity.
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Art of Balance
Search for: Art of Balance career / home / Relationship / Self-care Art you in? I’ve been invited many times to speak on the concept of balance. I think when people look from outside in, they see this person who has it all figured out. As I type this,...
10 Tips For Starting Your Own Side Hustle
1. Analyse your time usage and where you can steal time or cut down activities to invest that time back into your side hustle Before deciding to start a side hustle, it is important to assess your schedule and look for moments in your day that can be...
Trust Your Gut: Gut & Liver Health
My Story I’ve always been one to listen to my body and allow it to cue me towards good health and function. But lately, no matter how much I tried, eating healthy, fasting, drinking plenty water, moving more… you name it, my body was just not happy. I was feeling...
Fallacy or Fact: Working From Home Is Productive
This past year was atrocious to the whole world and at the moment, no one wants to revisit the memories created during the height of the COVID19 pandemic. Nevertheless, that painful period educated many of us. We learnt new words like ‘Zoom dysmorphia,’ ‘Comorbidity,’...
Feb Editor’s Note: Growing in Love Where You Are Planted
Olwethu’s February Editor’s Note.
How to Overcome Career Stagnation and Thrive
What proverbial walls have you built up over the past two years or more in the name of survival? How do you ensure that you do not lose another year of just coasting and potentially plunging into a long bout of career stagnation?
We are in for a real treat this caree…
A Woman Belongs: with Yolanda Miya
“A Woman Belongs” Fireside Conversations is where we cover snippets, fireside conversations and reflections from trailblazers and industry leaders from around the world and key events.
A Woman Belongs: In Journalism with Fifi Peters
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists is commemorated due to the assassination of two French journalists in Mali on 02 November 2013. On this day, the United Nations condemns all attacks and violence against journalists and media workers.
In …
Editor’s Note: October 2022
We are on the journey of taking back our power and reclaiming our journeys – to finally hearing our voices in those dreams and hearing them proclaim “Stop misrepresenting me! I can speak for myself.”
A Woman Belongs: with Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
“A Woman Belongs” Fireside Conversations is where we cover snippets, fireside conversations and reflections from trailblazers and industry leaders from around the world and key events. Art of Superwoman attended the annual African Odyssey in September 2021 - the...
A Woman Belongs: In Mining With Nozipho Dlamini
The mining industry is South Africa’s economic backbone. It is also an industry that is highly dominated by men. On today’s A Woman Belongs, we feature mining engineer Nozipho Dlamini. She shares how she rose to the top of her field, and how she manages to juggle be…
A Woman Belongs: In Ophthalmology with Dr. Sanushka Moodley
In honour of “World Sight Day” AoS caught up with Ophthalmologist Dr Sanushka Moodley. In this installment of A Woman Belongs, we learn more about Ophthalmology as a medical surgical specialty, the challenges of being a woman in the field, and a greater sense of ap…
A Woman Belongs: In Banking With Peggy-Sue Khumalo – Part 2
On this edition of A Woman Belongs, Olwethu speaks to Peggy Sue Khumalo. A woman who has many titles to her name, from being a beauty queen, holding many academic qualifications, and being a top decision maker at Investec and Standard bank. This is part 2 of their conve…
Cultivating Leadership Capabilities in Young Women
In a period where South Africa is in a leadership crisis, where do young people look for inspiration?
The process of crafting a new generation of leaders will require a lot of effort, as those who are in power keep dropping the ball. We delve into the true meaning of l…
Dear Newly Promoted Leader…
Finding your voice as a new leader is to create a compelling and unique leadership brand. However, it is easier said than done. The process of transition always comes with challenges and every leadership role requires special skills, and a leader with a strong...
A Woman Belongs: In Banking With Peggy Sue Khumalo
On this edition of A Woman Belongs, we have a conversation with Peggy Sue Khumalo. Now former chief executive of Standard Bank wealth South Africa. Peggy Sue has an impressive career which spans from being crowned Miss South Africa, achieving an honour’s degree in...
Is My Trauma Affecting My Leadership Style?
In my work experiences, I’ve dealt with tons of trauma and abuse. I’ve also fought against it, resulting in more trauma and isolation. I soon realised that the rules of the corporate work were probably not suited for a black woman such as myself. When I ventured into...
A Woman Belongs in Tourism with Phakamile Hlazo
Happy Tourism Month! Today we get to know an award-winning founder of two travel brands, Zulu Nomad and in Africa. Among her multiple roles, Phakamile Hlazo is also a consultant. Some of her clientele includes World Bank Group, Stanlib, ABSA, and Telkom. She is...
A Woman Belongs, Boldly
Closing off Women’s month, Vodacom and Olwethu Leshabane co-hosted a discussion on Twitter Spaces with trailblazers across different industries on the idea of belonging boldly, in male-dominated industries. If I constantly knew I had what it takes, I would spend time...





















