“What you see is what you get,” that’s how gospel musician and philanthropist Wendy Harawa describes herself.From humble beginnings, school in Malawi and qualifications in Marketing and Computing, Wendy is a multi-disciplinary businesswoman spanning talent management, farming and trading on top of her charity work In this interview, Wendy walks us through her journey, the successes, challenges and lessons therein and her mission to impact, touch and spark the light of possibilities in the masses.It is an inspirational story of success and hardship, falling and rising and hustling with unwavering conviction in a mission that is greater than self.Here’s to the rise and rise of the legend that is Wendy Harawa KEY TAKEAWAYS I always wanted to be my own boss and look for opportunities in everything. When you combine your passion and profession you don’t ever feel like you are working As people, we are compensated and paid through the creation of value. If you are looking, you will see the opportunities to create value I work hard and look for opportunities in everything, you have to have principles and keep trying I’m on a mission to reach out to people so that they know it’s possible, we are meant to be something else, God has something in mind for each of us, we were meant to be great When you don’t know God and you are just living there is a difference in how you do things I wish for a better Malawi for the sake of our children and I want my legacy to be the change I have brought to the lives I have touched When you use your network for a cause you can reach many more people Sometimes you can’t see all the people who are being inspired by you, but they are out there and encouraged to move forward BEST MOMENTS‘Education is what’s helped me in the industry, to be a better artist and get to where I am now’‘When you have faith and believe in yourself nothing is impossible’‘Time doesn’t wait for us so we need to use it wisely’ RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODEhttps://instagram.com/wendyharawa?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.facebook.com/WendyHarawahttps://youtube.com/@wendyharawa VALUABLE RESOURCESBusiness, Wealth and Mindset podcast series ABOUT THE GUEST“What you see is what you get,” that’s how gospel musician and philanthropist Wendy Harawa describes herself.From humble beginnings, school in Malawi and qualifications in Marketing and Computing, Wendy is a multi-disciplinary businesswoman spanning talent management, farming and trading on top of her charity work Wendy became a household name in the early 2000s while in Zembani Band and, of course, with her collaboration with Lulu in Sindilichomcho, a single hit which became an anthem to music fanatics.Through music, Wendy has won local and international awards, inspiring many artists with her talent and dedication. CONTACT METHODhttps://instagram.com/wendyharawa?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.facebook.com/WendyHarawahttps://youtube.com/@wendyharawa ABOUT THE HOSTAlex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange, and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS, and JPMorgan ChaseAlex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors, and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoringAlex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist, and photographer. CONTACT METHODFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/Twitter - @alex_sapalahttps://twitter.com/alex_sapalaYou Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ
