You learn by doing, I’ve heard so often. There are some things that you just don’t learn in a classroom. You learn it on the job. I’ve been thinking a lot on mentorship the past few weeks. A few weeks…
Year: 2017
5 ultimate reasons why a niche or beat can work for you
I told my husband the other day about how journalists who had “beats” get all the stories. For instance, when I was a junior journalist for general news, I had to give off my story if it related to someone…
My reversed bucket list
I’ve seen people talking about a bucket list, but here’s the thing: let’s share some things we have already done. I thought I’d make a list of things that was once scary to me. Some of the things on my…
Ideas to help you start blogging – Tips for when you are doing it for the first time
I recently attended a Lionesses of Africa breakfast event. It was a space for female entrepreneurs to network with each other and to learn about several (speakers) successful businesswomen’s journeys. My first time at @LionessesA #LionessesLeanIn 🙂 Very excited! #SBIncubator…
The power of bloggers and micro-influencers
I was on a story for work last year when I realised the impact of blogging, or rather the impact a micro-influencer has. I had pitched this story for Mandela Month, but only got around to do it early August….
The #1 thing being a tabloid journalist taught me
It’s something many of us take for granted, but the number one thing journalism has taught me is that people just want someone to listen to their story. Genuinely listen to them. I worked at a tabloid newspaper in Port…
How to start blogging for business or yourself
Want to start a blog but don’t know where to start? Well, you’re not the only one. *let out that sigh of relief* I’ve had several people telling me that they want to start a blog but don’t know where…
#JoziMeetup: “Working with brands” + hosts share details of planning
Nothing beats meeting a person offline, someone said at an informal networking event I went to earlier this year. It’s true though. You meet so many great people online, you chat weekly or even daily to some. I have met…
“I really want to be the best version of me for my son”
I have a ritual for the past few months – this is to at least read a couple of blog posts by other people every day. Even when I have not written or published on my blog for months, I kept…
The night I threw food on a customer
The one thing I learned while being a waiter is that people are forgiving. I remember one night the steakhouse I worked for, was really busy. It was a Friday night and I was spinning! During training (and throughout my waitressing…