The Inclusive Ecomomy— A podcast hosted by Mbali Shongwe, Faith Khanyile + Tania Slabbert 

Here we dive into what creates an inclusive economy with leaders across various industries including business, governance, art, fashion and impact work. 

Our second episode is with one of our hosts, Mbali Shongwe. Mbali Shongwe is the founder of Mindful(l) Organisation which is a youth-centred mental health organisation which aims to destigmatize mental illness and create a community of collective care through a holistic and creatively curated approach which is driven by peer-based healing initiatives, mental health education and access to free psychosocial support for young people across South Africa. Mbali is an intersectional activist whose interest lies in the public health sector at large with a specific focus on mental health, anti-GBV advocacy and health education. Through her various roles, she seeks to promote health equity through accessible education and resource provision that will empower black youth to be proactive and vocal about their mental and physical health needs.

The Inclusive Ecomomy— A podcast hosted by Mbali Shongwe, Faith Khanyile + Tania Slabbert 

Here we dive into what creates an inclusive economy with leaders across various industries including business, governance, art, fashion and impact work. 

Our first episode is with one of the founders, Faith Khanyile. Faith is the founding member of Emunah with over 25 years’ experience in financial services, including corporate banking, private equity, and social impact investing. She co-founded WDB Investment Holdings in 1996, a leading women-owned investment company, and served as its CEO until 2022. Faith is a seasoned non-executive director with expertise in corporate governance, ESG, and gender-lens investing. Passionate about women’s empowerment and inclusive economic growth, she supports SMEs through strategic advisory and funding.