#Takepart encourages entrepreneurial skills in women
#Takepart is a programme that is coordinated by Athi Siwa and Tebogo Mabuse where they invite young entrepreneurs who have made it in life to share their journey and to inspire others.
#Takepart was a successful event where women were empowered to do great things and to believe in their talent and skills on March 1 at Scotch and Sofa in Sgodi, Daveyton.
#Takepart is a programme that is coordinated by Athi Siwa and Tebogo Mabuse where they invite young entrepreneurs who have made it in life to share their journey and to inspire others. It is aimed at uplifting women and to teach them how to control their finances and to use their skills.
“I realised that there are a lot of people, especially women who are not working but have great skills that would help them put food on the table,” said Siwa, founder of Ma Obsession, a clothing shop.
“This is our second workshop and #Takepart is all about helping the next person to wake up and do something, using their skills rather than waiting for another person to employ them.”
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She added that it all starts with an idea that you need to believe in.
Founder of African Butter Mbali Msweli made an emphasis on the use of law of attraction as a tool to use when wanting to do something.
“Have confidence and faith in yourself. You cannot do it if you are in doubt. I believed in myself and I did not lose hope. It took four years for African Butter to be a skin product that is used world wide today,” said Msweli.
“Let us use what we have to promote ourselves and, of course, live according to our standard.”
Yamkela Mlandu who was offered an opportunity by the channel Moja Love to be an assistant make-up artist said she used her skills to make a living for herself.
“I took after my mom on how to use what you already have. I did not study beauty therapy but I saw a skill as time went by that I can really do perfect make-up. It all started as a hobby but now, it is a career,” said Mlandu.
One of the guests who attended the event Zona Buthelezi said, “I am so grateful to be part of this programme and thanks to Siwa for uniting us as black women to support, give love and encourage one another.”
