POLOKWANE – Local entrepreneur and confidence coach, Mapula Legodi marked a major milestone last Sunday with the celebration of her 10-year journey of purpose, perseverance and faith.

The event, titled ‘Rest Empowerment Day’ and held under the hashtag #BasadiBaGesho, took place at the She-Millionaire Wealth Building Training Academy in Flora Park.

Legodi, widely known for her work in confidence coaching and public speaking, described the occasion as a personal reflection and thanksgiving moment. She invited family, friends, fellow businesswomen and women from her church community to join her for the celebration.

Guests were treated to a relaxed picnic setting, complete with a variety of finger food platters, snacks, refreshments and massages, making for a day of both empowerment and rest. Legodi, who refers to herself as a ‘confidence activator,’ is the founder of the Confidence Hub, and a leader and pastor at Christ Expression Church in Polokwane.

She was also crowned Mrs Polokwane in 2020.

In an interview with Polokwane Observer, Legodi reflected on the journey.

“With doubts in my heart I started a business in 2015, convinced I was ‘just an employee,’ but here we are, 10 years later, celebrating nothing but the goodness of the Lord,” she said.

She said the celebration was not only for her own journey, but also for the many women who had supported her throughout the years.

“Today we paused to reflect with these wonderful women. I invited the very same ladies who have walked with me to this point in my life,” she added.

Legodi sees this 10-year milestone as a declaration of a new season.

“It’s a reminder that women can express Christ in every area of their lives whether in boardrooms, businesses or beyond. I want women around me to know you can be an employee, a leader, a builder and still be full of fire and purpose,” she said.

She also acknowledged the challenge of running a business while serving in full-time employment for 15 years.

“We’re not just celebrating a business milestone, we’re honouring the grace to do it well, in every space we’ve been called to,” she said.

As the event drew to a close, Legodi shared a message of encouragement with the women present.

“We have pivoted, we have built, we have won awards, we have shown up and we will continue to advocate for confidence, authenticity, and boldness in every space we enter.”