Welcome back to In Conversation with Rudy Samuel This is the first episode of the year and we are starting with depth.In a world where everyone is chasing success, very few people talk about what it actually costs. The pressure. The expectations. The identity shifts. The emotional weight that comes with ambition.In this episode, Rudy Samuel sits down with Mamello Rantseuoa, Speaker and Corporate & Investment Banking professional to unpack the inner game of ambition.From navigating corporate power and pressure to protecting your identity in high performance environments, this conversation explores what it really takes to rise without losing yourself.This is not just a conversation about success.This is a conversation about staying grounded while chasing it.If you are an ambitious young professional, entrepreneur, or leader trying to grow with purpose, this episode is for you.🎯 In this episode, we cover:• The real cost of ambition• Unspoken rules of corporate success• How to handle pressure in high performance environments• Balancing ambition with identity and purpose• Emotional intelligence in leadership• Faith, discipline and staying grounded📌 Mamello’s Playbook:Practical lessons on how to grow without losing yourself in the process🌍 The Future Is African🎙️ In Conversation with Rudy Samuel (#ICWRS)🔔 Subscribe for more powerful African conversations on business, leadership, and personal growth00:00 - Intro The Cost of Ambition and Starting the Year with Purpose02:13 - How Mamello and Rudy Met in High School04:32 - Did She Always See This Level of Success Coming09:25 - Biggest Mistake Ambitious People Make When Starting Something New11:35 - How to Set Goals Without Losing Your Identity16:00 - Financial Discipline Tips for Young Professionals21:06 - Building Influence on LinkedIn and Sharing Corporate Insights27:20 - Unspoken Truths About Corporate Life Young Professionals Must Know32:20 - How to Protect Your Peace in a High Pressure Corporate Environment35:50 - Staying Soft and Grounded in a Hard Competitive World36:40 - The Real Cost of Ambition and Personal Sacrifices38:42 - Mamello’s 2026 Playbook for Success and Growth39:00 - One Mindset to Carry Into This Year39:09 - One Boundary Every Ambitious Person Needs39:20 - One Habit That Builds Long Term Credibility39:38 - One Thing to Stop Doing Immediately39:51 - One Truth About Ambition People Must Accept40:46 - Outro#ICWRS #TheFutureIsAfrican #Ambition #SuccessMindset #CorporateLife #YoungProfessionals #Leadership #SelfDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #EntrepreneurMindset #AfricanExcellence #MotivationAfrica #CareerGrowth #PodcastAfrica #BusinessAfrica

Today I step onto the track with one of South Africa’s fastest rising stars Joviale Mbisha. A student athlete who runs for South Africa, a Sportswoman of the Year winner at the  @ujyoutube  and an  @adidas  sponsored athlete who trains up to 6 hours a day while balancing school competitions and personal life. 🇿🇦🇨🇩In this episode we dive into what it truly takes to become an elite sprinter. We unpack her discipline, her daily routine. the identity of being South African -Congolese, the challenges she has faced and the dreams she carries for her future in athletics.I also join her in training where she teaches me sprint drills and we speak about the mentality needed to compete at the highest level. This episode is for every young athlete student dreamer and anyone who believes that excellence is built in silence and revealed in motion.This episode is brought to you by PA Plus +PA Plus+https://www.instagram.com/_pa_plus?igsh=dDd5ZWE0OG1rcm42PA Plus+ is a flexible premium personal assistant service designed for online coaches who want more time more structure and less overwhelm. From admin and client management to content support and daily organization they handle the behind the scenes work so you can focus on growing your business.Thank you for watching.The Future Is African.#ICWRS #TheFutureIsAfrican #RudySamuel #JovialeMbisha#SouthAfricanAthletics #WomenInSport #AfricanExcellence #StudentAthlete #TrackAndField #AdidasZA #olympics2028 #olympics 00:00 Intro 01:43 Who Is Joviale Mbisha, Rising South African Sprinter?02:19 How Joviale Convinced Her Parents To Support Her Track And Field Career03:49 The Moment Joviale Realised She Could Become A Professional Sprinter05:14 The Reality Of Being A Professional Student Athlete At  @ujyoutube  06:00 How Joviale Balances Training School And Personal Life07:21 Joviale Shares Her Biggest Achievements In Athletics08:49 Inside Joviale’s Sponsorship Journey With Adidas South Africa  @adidas   @adidaswomen  09:45 The Challenges Joviale Faced In Her Sprinting Career And How She Fought Through12:28 The Injury That Almost Ended Her Career And How She Overcame It Mentally And Physically17:44 How South African Athletics Compares To The Rest Of The World19:00 Joviale’s Future Goals Studies And Olympic Dreams  @Olympics  20:11 Joviale Puts Me Through A Track Training Session23:27 Closing Reflections And Outro

In this episode, we bring you a full Recruitment Masterclass with Landry Mutombo, the CEO and Founder of InspHired Recruitment Solutions. Africa's fastest rising recruitment company.This episode is designed for every professional who is job hunting, changing careers, or looking to grow with clarity and confidence. ✨We break down the entire job search journey step by step.Everything from mindset to CV optimization, interview confidence, negotiation, starting a new job and leaving well.Real tools. Real strategies. Real results. 🔍📈This is the episode you watch with a notebook open. 📝In this Masterclass you will learn:• 💡 How to shift your mindset from desperation to confidence• 📄 How to tailor your CV for 2025 and beat the ATS• 🔗 How to optimize your LinkedIn for visibility• 🎙️ How to tell your story in interviews with the STAR method• 📩 How to follow up after interviews the right way• 💼 How to negotiate your salary and benefits with confidence• 🚪 How to resign without damaging your reputation• 🚀 How to win in your first 30 days at a new jobThis is practical information that changes lives. 🌍If you found value in this conversation, share it with someone who is job hunting or looking to elevate their career.Welcome to In Conversation With Rudy Samuel.The Future Is African. 🇿🇦🌍Sponsored by Mzuri CoffeeEmbrace Africa’s Coffee Culture ☕ - https://www.instagram.com/mzuricoffee/?hl=enFollow me - https://www.instagram.com/rudysamuel_/?hl=enFollow Landry - https://za.linkedin.com/in/landrymutombo?trk=org-employeesFollow InspHired : https://insphired.jobs/https://www.linkedin.com/company/insphired/?viewAsMember=truehttps://www.instagram.com/insphired.recruitment/#ICWRS #TheFutureIsAfrican #JobseekersSA #JobSeeking #careersuccess 00:00 – Powerful Introduction to the Recruitment Masterclass02:12 – How to Stay Confident During a Difficult Job Search04:27 – Understanding Your Value Proposition in the Job Market05:54 – The First Mindset Shift Every Job Seeker Must Make07:29 – Why Your CV Gets Rejected Before Humans Even See It09:41 – What AI and ATS Really Mean in Recruitment10:40 – How to Make Your CV ATS Friendly in 202512:47 – Do ATS Systems Reject Great Candidates by Mistake?14:55 – LinkedIn Optimisation Strategies for Job Seekers16:52 – What Makes a Great Interview vs a Good Interview22:25 – The STAR Method Explained for Interview Success24:03 – How to Read the Room and Show Curiosity in Interviews24:54 – Smart Questions to Ask in Every Interview26:45 – How to Discuss Salary and Money Confidently in Interviews28:40 – Why Companies Use Multiple Interview Rounds30:29 – The Right Way to Follow Up After an Interview32:29 – What a Strong Follow-Up Message Looks Like35:22 – Effective Salary Negotiation Tactics That Work39:49 – How to Leave a Company Well and Protect Your Reputation43:27 – How to Start Your New Job the Right Way45:19 – Advice for Job Seekers in Today’s Job Market47:52 – Closing Thoughts and Outro

At In Conversation With Rudy Samuel we tell African stories that inspire educate and empower.Today we uncover the journey of Landry Mutombo the visionary CEO behind InspHired Recruitment Solutions.From cross border expansion to building a women led team Landry shares the moments that built him and the purpose behind his mission.This is part one of two.Part two brings the full recruitment masterclass.This episode is brought to you by Mzuri Coffee - https://www.instagram.com/mzuricoffee/?hl=enFollow me: https://www.instagram.com/rudysamuel_/?hl=enFollow Landry - https://za.linkedin.com/in/landrymutombo?trk=org-employeesFollow InspHired : https://insphired.jobs/https://www.linkedin.com/company/insphired/?viewAsMember=truehttps://www.instagram.com/insphired.recruitment/#ICWRS #TheFutureIsAfrican #AfricanEntrepreneurship#CareerDevelopmentAfrica #InspHired00:00 - INTRO AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP STORY BEGINS02:39 - LANDRY SHARES HIS CHILDHOOD AND HOW HIS PAST SHAPED HIM AS AN ENTREPRENEUR03:35 - IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP A CALLING OR CAN ANYONE BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR04:51 - WHY EARNING STRIPES MATTERS BEFORE STARTING A BUSINESS LANDRY’S FIRST JOBS07:30 - LANDRY EXPLAINS THE MEANING OF DO NOT DESPISE SMALL BEGINNINGS08:15 - BIGGEST CHALLENGES LANDRY FACED WHEN STARTING HIS RECRUITMENT AGENCY09:45 - HOW LANDRY SCALES HIS BUSINESS STRATEGY FOR GROWTH IN AFRICA11:08 - WHAT INSPHIRED RECRUITMENT DOES AND HOW THE COMPANY WORKS12:20 -THE MOMENT LANDRY REALISED HIS COMPANY COULD EXPAND BEYOND JOHANNESBURG15:03 - WHY CONTINUOUS EDUCATION AND UPSKILLING MATTERS FOR ENTREPRENEURS17:50 - WHY LANDRY EMPLOYS A PREDOMINANTLY FEMALE WORKFORCE AND HIS REASONING18:55 - HOW LANDRY MOTIVATES HIS TEAM TO FOLLOW THE COMPANY VISION20:30 - MOST REWARDING MOMENTS IN LANDRY’S ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY22:03 - HOW VIEWERS CAN CONTACT INSPHIRED RECRUITMENT FOR OPPORTUNITIES23:22 - INDUSTRIES AND SECTORS INSPHIRED FOCUSES ON ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA AND THE DRC24:08 - MOST COMMON CV MISTAKES JOB SEEKERS MAKE AND HOW TO FIX THEM25:30 - MASTERCLASS ON MASTERING THE INTERVIEW RECRUITMENT INSIDER ADVICE25:52 - WHAT MAKES A CANDIDATE STAND OUT IN AN INTERVIEW LANDRY’S TIPS27:17 - HOW TO OPTIMISE YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE TO ATTRACT RECRUITERS AND JOBS28:29 - KEY ELEMENTS OF A STRONG CV THAT PASSES AI SCREENING AND HUMAN REVIEW31:12 - TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR HIGH PERFORMERS AND WORKING PROFESSIONALS33:33 - CAREER ADVICE FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN EMERGING AFRICAN MARKETS35:05 - HOW TO FUTURE PROOF YOUR CAREER IN A FAST CHANGING JOB MARKET37:00 - MOST IMPORTANT SOFT SKILLS FOR SUCCESS AND WHY MANY CANDIDATES LACK THEM38:28 - LANDRY SHARES ADVICE HE WOULD GIVE HIS YOUNGER SELF39:52 - LANDRY EXPLAINS THE MINDSET BEHIND HIS HUMILITY42:06 - THE FUTURE OF RECRUITMENT IN AFRICA AND THE ROLE INSPHIRED WANTS TO PLAY43:55 - HOW LANDRY BALANCES FAMILY BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LIFE46:10 - LANDRY’S FINAL MESSAGE FOR VIEWERS SEEKING INSPIRATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES47:54 - OUTRO END OF PART ONE

From living in homeless shelters for years, to becoming a published author, speaker, and one of Africa’s few etiquette consultants 🎤📚 Prince Ndaba’s story is one of unshakable faith, resilience, and transformation 🙏🏽✨In this episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel, Prince opens up about his childhood after losing his father 💔, surviving chaos and instability, and finding his purpose through faith. His journey is a powerful reminder that no matter how dark the season, you can reclaim your dignity and rewrite your story 🌅💬 WHAT WE TALK ABOUTGrowing up in shelters and facing hopelessness.Finding strength through faith and identity.How pain can shape purpose.Becoming one of Africa’s leading etiquette consultants.Lessons on confidence, presentation, and leadership.The power of resilience and spiritual grounding.This conversation will move you, teach you, and remind you that true success is rooted in service ❤️FOLLOW ME: https://www.instagram.com/rudysamuel_/?hl=en👑 ABOUT PRINCE NDABAPrince Ndaba is a writer, speaker, and social & business etiquette consultant whose journey from homelessness to leadership embodies hope and resilience 💫His mission is to raise a generation of African leaders who carry themselves with confidence, faith, and purpose.Follow Prince - https://za.linkedin.com/in/princendaba1🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOWIn Conversation With Rudy Samuel is a platform that tells powerful African stories, stories of purpose, resilience, and leadership 🌍🔥🎥 Filmed in Randburg, Johannesburg☕️ Proudly supported by Mzuri Coffee📍 #ICWRS #TheFutureIsAfrican🎬 CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro | The Story of Resilience and Faith01:04 – Growing Up in a Shelter | The Hardships Prince Ndaba and His Family Faced After Losing His Father09:44 – The Hardest Part of Living in a Homeless Shelter | Prince Ndaba Reflects on Survival and Hope11:03 – Family Bonds in Chaos | Prince Ndaba on His Relationship With His Siblings12:58 – Healing From the Past | How Prince’s Early Life Affects His Marriage and Fatherhood Today14:50 – Breaking the Cycle | The Moment Prince Decided His Past Wouldn’t Define His Future18:00 – Becoming a Writer | How Pain and Faith Inspired Prince Ndaba’s Words21:29 – From Shelters to Boardrooms | Prince Ndaba on Discovering Etiquette Consulting and Its Purpose24:57 – THE PLAYBOOK MASTERCLASS | Prince Ndaba on Etiquette and Confidence25:17 – Masterclass Q1 | How to Enter a Room With Confidence When You Feel Less-Than27:49 – Masterclass Q2 | Common Etiquette Mistakes in Business and Social Settings28:49 – Masterclass Q3 | How Etiquette Shapes Opportunities and Professional Perception33:12 – Masterclass Q4 | Three Practical Etiquette Tips for Young African Professionals34:28 – Masterclass Q5 | Balancing Cultural Identity With Global Professionalism36:17 – Balancing Fatherhood, Purpose, and Professional Life | Prince Ndaba’s Journey38:27 – The Meaning of Dignity | What It Means to Prince Ndaba After Everything He’s Been Through40:28 – Life Lessons for the Next Generation | What Prince Wants His Kids to Learn43:25 – Message to His Younger Self | Advice to the Boy Who Once Lived in a Shelter47:00 – Redefining Success | What Success Means to Prince Ndaba Today48:29 – Outro | Final Thoughts and Message of HopeFOLLOW MZURI AFRICA - https://www.instagram.com/mzuricoffee/?hl=en#ICWRS #RudySamuel #PrinceNdaba #TheFutureIsAfrican #AfricanStories#Resilience #Faith #Hope #Purpose #Transformation #Inspiration #Motivation #Courage #Overcoming #Etiquette #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #AfricanLeaders #Success #Mindset #FaithInAction #FromNothingToSomething #ZeroToHero #Storytelling#Podcast #YouTubePodcast #TalkShow #MzuriCoffee #JohannesburgCreators #AfricanContentCreators

☕️ This episode is proudly brought to you by Mzuri Coffee, premium African coffee made for dreamers, doers, and believers. Visit to experience Africa’s finest brew. https://www.instagram.com/mzuricoffee/?hl=enAt just 28 years old, Chloé Bombole has built a powerful career shaping the future of Africa through investment and infrastructure 💼🌍She left her home country at 18 to study at UCT (University of Cape Town) 🎓in South Africa, faced the pain of losing her mother 💔, and still rose to become one of the youngest leaders in corporate Africa. Her story is one of faith, resilience, and purpose 🙏🏽In this inspiring conversation, Chloé shares how she navigated grief, leadership, and identity while building an impactful career across Africa. She also opens up her exclusive Corporate Playbook, a masterclass segment designed for anyone who wants to grow, lead, and thrive in the corporate world before 30.🎙 Hosted by Rudy Samuel📍 Recorded in Randburg JohannesburgWatch if you want to learn:✨ How to grow fast in corporate Africa💡 How to lead with confidence and integrity🙏🏽 How faith shapes true success🔥 How to balance ambition with purposeFollow Rudy: https://www.instagram.com/rudysamuel_/?hl=enFollow Chloe: https://www.instagram.com/chloe.bombole/?hl=en https://za.linkedin.com/in/chloebomboleCHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO – Opening the conversation with Chloé Bombole and what this episode is about02:18 CHLOÉ TELLS US ABOUT HER EARLY LIFE – Growing up, family background, and what shaped her values05:19 LEAVING HOME AT 17 TO STUDY IN SOUTH AFRICA – The bold move that started her journey08:30 CHLOÉ TALKS ABOUT THE LOSS OF HER MUM – Finding faith and strength through grief16:31 CHLOÉ TAKES US THROUGH HER PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY – Entering the corporate world and early lessons18:51 HOW CHLOÉ MOVED FROM ENTRY LEVEL TO MANAGEMENT – Her growth mindset and work ethic explained21:39 WHAT DOES CHLOÉ ACTUALLY DO – Understanding her role at Africa50 and why it matters23:00 HIRING PEOPLE MORE QUALIFIED THAN HER – How she leads with confidence and humility26:42 DEALING WITH IMPOSTER SYNDROME – Lessons from being a young manager in a large organization29:04 WHEN CHLOÉ REALISED SHE BELONGS IN CORPORATE – The defining moment of her career30:18 ENTREPRENEURSHIP VS CORPORATE – Her thoughts on building within systems vs creating your own32:34 A MASTERCLASS BY CHLOÉ ON SUCCEEDING IN CORPORATE – Introducing the Corporate Playbook33:01 QUESTION 1 – How young graduates can stand out when starting their careers34:12 QUESTION 2 – Building genuine and strategic connections in corporate spaces36:11 QUESTION 3 – How to make your voice heard in male-dominated environments37:15 QUESTION 4 – Navigating corporate politics with wisdom and integrity38:49 QUESTION 5 – The daily habits that keep her consistent and visible40:58 QUESTION 6 – Balancing high performance with personal growth42:21 END OF MASTERCLASS – What a day in the life of Chloé Bombole looks like45:11 ADVICE FOR YOUNG AFRICAN WOMEN – What she wants the next generation to know46:22 WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE FOR CHLOÉ – Her definition of success and purpose48:07 OUTRO – Final reflections and closing words #InConversationWithRudySamuel #ICWRS #TheFutureIsAfrican #WomenInLeadership #CorporateAfrica #FaithAndPurpose #AfricanStories #AfricanExcellence #WomenInFinance #AfricanWomenInBusiness #YoungLeaders #LeadershipJourney #Resilience #CareerGrowth #PurposeDrivenLife #AfricanPodcast #RudySamuel #SuccessInAfrica #PowerOfFaith

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Lesego Gumede is losing his hearing but he’s building one of South Africa’s fastest-growing sneaker businesses, empowering his community and raising a family along the way.

Lesego is the founder of Sneaker Cleanic, a township-based business that started with just R2 500 and is now creating jobs, empowering his community, and redefining sneaker culture in South Africa.

But his story is deeper than sneakers. Lesego is navigating a hearing disability that worsens with time, the realities of running a company in the township, fatherhood, and a tough upbringing that fuels his resilience today.

In this conversation we explore:

- Living with disability while building a business

- The challenges of township entrepreneurship

- Empowering communities through job creation

- Balancing fatherhood and business

- Why resilience is the ultimate currency

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Chapters:

00:00 – Podcast Intro with Rudy Samuel

01:53 – Who is Lesego Gumede? Founder of Sneaker Cleanic

02:34 – Living with Disability: Lesego Shares His Hearing Loss Journey

03:45 – Sponsor Appreciation: Mzuri Coffee Joins #ICWRS

04:32 – How Sneaker Cleanic Started and Grew to 14 Employees

06:04 – When a Side Hustle Becomes a Township Business

07:24 – How Many Sneaker Cleanic Stores Exist Today?

08:30 – A Day in the Life of a Township Entrepreneur

10:33 – What It Means to Own a Township-Based Business in South Africa

12:26 – Challenges of Running a Business in the Township

13:41 – Lesego’s Driving Force as an Entrepreneur

14:41 – Training and Empowering Township Youth Through Business

15:47 – Motivating Staff and Shaping Mindsets for Growth

17:30 – How Sneaker Cleanic Gets Funding and Support

18:58 – Building Systems to Scale a Township Business

21:00 – Keeping Township Stores Safe and Secure

22:45 – Positive Stories About South African Townships

24:24 – Creating New Products to Diversify Beyond Sneaker Cleaning

26:34 – Sacrifices Behind Building Sneaker Cleanic

27:50 – Fatherhood and Balancing Life as a CEO

30:35 – Lesego’s Vision for the Future of Sneaker Cleanic

31:35 – Key Financial Principles for Young Entrepreneurs

32:39 – Step-by-Step Playbook for Starting a Business

34:30 – Outro and Closing Reflections

THIS VIDEO IS SPONSORED BY MZURI COFFEE ☕️ - CHECK THEM OUT ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/mzuricoffee/?hl=enFarah C. Fortune, South Africa’s Queen of Public Relations, joins me In Conversation With Rudy Samuel to share her incredible journey.From growing up in Belgium and Manchester, starting work at just 14, and finishing school early, to moving into immigration and finally launching African Star Communications, her PR company with only R1,000 — her story is one of resilience, boldness, and vision.In this episode, Farah opens up about:- The struggles you didn’t see behind her success- Building African Star Communications into a pan-African PR powerhouse- Being a decision-maker and leading as a woman in business- The South African “superiority complex” myth and why travel matters- Giving back through her pad drives and empowering young women- What success and legacy mean to her todayThis is a conversation about grit, leadership, and redefining success on African terms.✨ Watch until the end for powerful lessons on branding, power, and resilience.Follow me : https://www.instagram.com/rudysamuel_/?hl=enFollow Farah : https://www.instagram.com/fcfortune/?hl=enFollow the PadRun - https://www.instagram.com/thepadrun?igsh=NjZta2tjdGkzd2Vi00:00 – Intro to the Episode01:24 – Who Is Farah C. Fortune? | South Africa’s Queen of Public Relations02:15 – Why Being Teachable and Humble Is Essential for Success03:19 – Growing Up in South Africa, Belgium & England | Farah’s Early Life07:36 – Do South Africans Have an Inferiority Complex? | Travel & Perspective10:21 – Starting Work at 14 | Lessons on Hard Work and Responsibility13:35 – Farah C. Fortune on Her Experience Working in Immigration15:50 – Returning to South Africa, Resigning, and Starting African Star19:11 – Landing the First Big Gig with Manchester United  @manutd  | Farah’s Breakthrough22:47 – The Dry Seasons in Business | How to Overcome Struggles26:04 – What Is PR (Public Relations) and Why Does It Matter?31:34 – What Makes a Great Decision Maker? | Farah’s Insights33:54 – Power and Leadership | Lessons Farah Had to Learn35:19 – Balancing Personal Branding with Managing Other People’s Brands36:40 – What Farah Looks for Before Working with a Client39:50 – What African Celebrities Get Wrong About PR41:42 – Giving Back Through #ThePadRun | Farah’s Initiative50:22 – Redefining Success | What Success Looks Like for Farah C. Fortune#FarahCFortune #QueenOfPR #PittbullInHeels #InConversationWithRudySamuel #AfricanEntrepreneurs #WomenInBusiness #AfricanStories #SuccessJourney #SouthAfricanPodcast #MotivationAfrica #Leadership

Vanessa Bukasa is a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)), Vice President at Absa, public speaking coach, and author of Speaking with Confidence: The Secret Sauce to Success.In this episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel, Vanessa shares practical lessons on leadership, communication, and networking — three pillars that shaped her journey from finance to boardrooms across Africa.From navigating the corporate world to empowering professionals with public speaking skills, she reveals what it takes to grow influence, build authentic connections, and lead with clarity.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • How to communicate with confidence in any room • Leadership lessons for corporate and personal success • Why networking is the most underrated career skill • Building trust and influence across diverse teams • Vanessa’s playbook for growth, clarity, and impactIf you’re looking to sharpen your leadership, boost your confidence, or learn how to network with purpose — this episode is for you.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations that highlight African excellence, leadership, and inspiring stories.Follow Rudy: https://www.instagram.com/rudysamuel_/?hl=enFollow Vanessa: https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_bukasa/?hl=enCheck out Kela Signatures on Insta for more - https://www.instagram.com/kelasignatures?igsh=dDUwYXMyMmN4dGFu00:00 – INTRO | Setting the stage for Vanessa Bukasa’s journey02:53 – KELA SIGNATURES | A special mention and sponsor segment03:10 – WHAT INSPIRED VANESSA TO BECOME A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT (CA(SA))?06:05 – VANESSA ON BEING A VICE PRESIDENT AT ABSA BANK SOUTH AFRICA11:03 – HOW VANESSA MANAGES TEAMS ACROSS MULTIPLE AFRICAN COUNTRIES11:58 – WHEN EMPLOYEES SHOULD SPEAK TO MANAGEMENT ABOUT THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS14:11 – HOW VANESSA PIVOTED FROM CORPORATE TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP24:27 – VANESSA ON THE SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES OF RUNNING HER BUSINESS28:26 – THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS AND NETWORKING FOR CAREER GROWTH34:05 – VANESSA’S MINI MASTERCLASS ON NETWORKING | Practical lessons for success36:47 – GENUINE RELATIONSHIPS VS TRANSACTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS37:39 – A REAL EXAMPLE OF HOW NETWORKING OPENED DOORS FOR VANESSA44:24 – BALANCING LIFE | How Vanessa manages being a wife, mother, leader and entrepreneur46:54 – OUTRO | Closing thoughts and key takeaways#VanessaBukasa #Leadership #Networking #PublicSpeaking #Confidence #AfricanLeaders #WomenInBusiness #CareerGrowth #womeninleadership #RudySamuel #ICWRS

From facing the stigma of early motherhood 👩‍👦 to overcoming the heartbreak of losing her brand-new kitchen to a fire 🔥, Henrique has turned challenges into triumphs.Today, she’s a lawyer ⚖️, single mom 💪, and founder of Mudondu Samba 🥘, an African culinary brand in Johannesburg that celebrates African food, culture, and resilience.In this inspiring conversation on In Conversation With Rudy Samuel (#ICWRS), Henrique shares:✨ Her journey from early 20s motherhood to legal & business success🔥 How she bounced back after her kitchen burned down🥘 The birth of Mudondu Samba & the African Culinary Experience💡 Her advice to young African women facing life’s toughest setbacksIf you believe in resilience, entrepreneurship, and African stories, this episode is for you! 🌍💛Follow Henrique & Mudondu Samba:https://www.instagram.com/mudondu.samba/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/africanculinaryexperience/Follow Rudy Samuel:https://www.instagram.com/rudysamuel_/?hl=en00:00 - Intro | Welcome to ICWRS 🎙️00:45 - Who is Henrique ?01:30 - Early Pregnancy, Motherhood & How She Overcame Challenges 👩‍👦03:55 - Dealing with Guilt, Shame & Society’s Views on Early Pregnancy05:55 - Graduating & Becoming a Lawyer Despite the Struggles ⚖️07:41 - How Motherhood Shaped Her Approach in Business & Decision-Making09:35 - Advice to Her Younger Self on Early Pregnancy 💡10:48 - How Henrique and I Met12:28 - Mudondu Samba: Building a Congolese Catering Business in Johannesburg 🥘16:04 - Early Challenges of Starting a Food Business as an African Woman17:23 - Certification Requirements for Running a Food Business18:46 - Henrique’s Work with Government in South Africa20:18 - Working in Government During South Africa’s Xenophobia History 🇿🇦22:00 - Expanding into Other Business Ventures25:25 - The Kitchen Fire: How She Overcame Losing Her Brand-New Kitchen 🔥27:30 - Lessons Learned in the Aftermath of the Fire29:02 - The Team Behind Mudondu Samba’s Success 🙌31:23 - Balancing Law & Entrepreneurship | Henrique’s Career as a Lawyer33:46 - What Success Looks Like for Henrique 🌟34:18 - How Her Legal Background Helps in Business35:22 - Balancing All Areas of Life as a Single Mom & Entrepreneur36:22 - What’s Next for Henrique & Mudondu Samba 🚀37:48 - Outro | Closing Thoughts#ICWRS #AfricanExcellence #EntrepreneurshipJourney #SingleMomSuccess #AfricanEntrepreneurs