In this episode of Grit Factor, Matapa Maila, the Chairperson of Mrs. South Africa, accomplished MBA graduate, and high-level procurement executive shares her remarkable journey of transformation, from navigating divorce to redefining her identity and reclaiming her voice.

She speaks candidly about what it takes to lead in the corporate world as a woman, rise with integrity after personal disruption, and anchor your purpose beyond the titles. Matapa reminds us that no matter the setback, the rise is always possible, and often, even more powerful.

This is more than a comeback story, it's a reminder that even in the face of pain, purpose still calls. And when it does... she rises.