Women Who Inspire

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A conversation series with women who inspire through their work, leadership and lives.

Episodes

  1. Women Who Inspire Episode 7: Dineo Lioma

    Apr 8

    Women Who Inspire Episode 7: Dineo Lioma

    In this episode of Women Who Inspire we are in conversation with none other than Dineo Lioma.A serial entrepreneur and one of South Africa's leading minds in healthtech innovation, Dineo is transforming access to healthcare across South Africa.A Forbes Africa cover star and engineer by training, her journey is defined by exceptional discipline, bold thinking, and an unwavering commitment to solving real-world problems at scale.In this powerful conversation, we explore what it truly takes to build, fail, pivot, and keep going — and the mindset required to sustain excellence over time.

    1h 5m

  2. Mar 25

    Women Who Inspire Episode 6: Dr Mamaila Lebea

    In this episode of Women Who Inspire, we sit down with Dr Mamaila Lebea. A Paediatric Cardiologist who, at the time of qualifying, was among the youngest - and one of the few black women- in her field. A woman of quiet strength and fierce determination that has committed her career to mending little hearts, bringing both skill and compassion to one of medicine's most demanding fields.Hers is a truly inspirational story of what is possible when resilience meets purpose.

    33 min
  3. Women Who Inspire Episode 5: Zimkhitha Peter

    Mar 17

    Women Who Inspire Episode 5: Zimkhitha Peter

    What does it take to lead with purpose while tackling some of society’s most complex challenges?In this episode of Women Who Inspire, we sit down with Zimkhitha Peter, CEO of Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropy South Africa.A respected social impact leader, Zimkhitha’s work has been shaped by a deep commitment to tackling poverty through education and expanding opportunity for entrepreneurs across South Africa. In this conversation, she shares her insights on leadership, building systems that unlock human potential, and an intimate insight on perimenopause and the workplace.This episode is a powerful reflection on purpose-driven leadership from a deeply thoughtful and authentic leader.

    1h 4m
  4. Women Who Inspire Episode 4: Dr Sane Ngidi

    Mar 3

    Women Who Inspire Episode 4: Dr Sane Ngidi

    Thrilled to be in conversation with Dr Sane Ngidi, an accomplished human capital leader with close to twenty years of experience across financial services, consulting and international development. Not only is Sane herself an accomplished C-Suite executive but has also studied women of colour in excutive positions and has some interesting insights on what holds them back and what actions women of colour can take to propel themselves forward. We also learn about Sane's own rapid ascent to executive tables and how an unexpected pause turned out to be an opportunity to reset, take stock and come back stronger.

    1h 13m
  5. Women Who Inspire Episode 3: Dr Coceka Mfundisi

    Feb 23

    Women Who Inspire Episode 3: Dr Coceka Mfundisi

    In this episode of Women Who Inspire, we sit down with Dr Coceka Mfundisi — the third Black woman to qualify as a neurosurgeon in South Africa and the first female neurosurgery graduate from University of Pretoria. In this inspiring conversation, she shares how she navigated the boys club, shattered the glass ceiling, and is now helping reshape the discipline so women don’t just survive — they thrive.

    1h 15m
  6. Women Who Inspire Episode 2: Divya Vasant

    Feb 17

    Women Who Inspire Episode 2: Divya Vasant

    Ever wondered what it takes to build a business that is both profitable and a force for social change? In this episode we sit down with Divya Vasant, CEO & Co-Founder of Amazi for an inspiring conversation on vision, grit and purpose driven leadership. Over a decade long journey Divya has built a brand that has not only created beauty products and experiences South African women love, but also transformed the lives of thousands of young people. Divya's story is a powerful testament to what is possible when a bold vision is met with fierce determination.

    1h 28m
  7. Women Who Inspire Episode 1: Funeka Montjane

    Feb 10

    Women Who Inspire Episode 1: Funeka Montjane

    In this intimate conversation with CEO of Personal and Private Banking at the Standard Bank Group, Funeka Montjane, we unpack her remarkable journey, the inner work and personal bravery that fuelled the outward success and the legacy she hopes to leave behind.

    1h 8m
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A conversation series with women who inspire through their work, leadership and lives.

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  • Creator
    Kopano Matlwa
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kopano Matlwa
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    Women Who Inspire

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