There are people you meet in life and they cause an explosion in your spirit. Anyone who has met this woman will testify of this. She is a wonder force to be reckoned with. It is so easy to love her. She lives her life unapologetically. She is authentic and that is what makes her all the more special. She lives in her own crazy world and reminds me that it's the crazy ones that dent the universe. Please be inspired.
Me: Please describe yourself in five words?
Lehlohonolo:
Royal
Elegant
Wise
Authentic
Virtuous
Me: Where were you born and what do you love about your country?
Lehlohonolo: I
grew up in soweto in a place called Moletsane. Though I grew up in an
environment whereby older people judged your future by the area you are from. I
REFUSED TO BE COMMON. I chose to be different. I always knew I was
destined for greatness that is the reason I wanted to stand out from the
rest. At the age of 16, I had a modeling Agency that organised beauty
peagants, sourced out choreographers And adjudicators. Organizing beauty
pageants, choreographing and adjudicating contests.
About my Mzansi I love policies, laws on Empowerment of South Africans. I wish they can be implemented.
Me: Top five books you have read?
Lehlohonolo:
-Holy Spirit by Kenneth Hagan
-Passing it on by Myles Munroe
-Passing it on by Myles Munroe
-leadership 2020 DJ SBU
- If you are not growing you are dying by Dr David Molapo
-The 4 Pillars of SUCESS by Dr John C Maxwell
Me: What in your opinion, is the relevance of Women’s month is South Africa today?
Lehlohonolo: It allows women to celebrate their worth, to be reminded that they are WOMEN OF WORTH, Substance, Destiny, Virtue & Significance.
I
have to emphasize though that South Africa is not ready to embrace
women to take over though opportunities, laws, Acts, legislature &
system they have in place. This discourages most women to be relevant.
If they become relevant like some of us there will be scrutiny,
sabotage, criticism, false allegations and no support given, sabotage
becomes the name of the game. Most of the time when a woman is elevated,
there will be traps set for her to fail so that it can be said that"WOMEN
CANT LEAD OR THEY NOT READY'
On the other hand even a blind person can see that even men have started to complain that they are stigmatized as many doors in this country have been opened for women. In most job posts, business opportunities, parliamentary positions, women are given first preferences , it has even gone overboard that our fellow brothers ego's are slightly bruised, no offense to men.
Me: How can people make a meaningful contribution to this month?
Lehlohonolo:
- inspire
- empower
--motivate
-develop and
-make a difference
Me: What do you think is the biggest issue facing young women in South Africa today?
Lehlohonolo:
-peer pressure
-teenage pregnancy
-substance abuse
-lack of correct norms and values
-Lack of role models
-advancement in technology make them acess so many things that we couldn't and never acessed
-being taken advantage of by older men in the name of love and provision for their needs
Me: As an experienced and seasoned woman making strides in South Africa, what has been your greatest challenge/s so far?
Lehlohonolo: Being sabotaged
Me: How did you overcome them?
Lehlohonolo: Focus and Self discovery
Me: What has been your greatest achievement?
Lehlohonolo: Being able to empower and touch lives of individuals from 2004
through :
1.skills development
2. exposing them to careers (career development)
2. Helping them to start business (entrepreneurial development)
3. Mentoring and coaching
4. Being given platforms to motivate And inspire many
Me: Please tell us more about the work you do to develop Entrepreneurs?
Lehlohonolo: LPD Holdings was founded in 2004 then Lehlohonolo Personal Development.
Our Entreprise Development includes:
Incubation Programme that includes:
Training SMMEs on accredited programs( existing and startups)
Mentorship and coaching
Facilitate funding for their projects through our partners
Exposing them to projects and business world
Me: Why do you do this, what fulfilment do you receive?
Lehlohonolo:
-it fulfills seeing individuals from unknown to known
-seeing their lives changing for the better
-seeing lives being transformed
Me: With your experience, what words of advice would you give to young women who are struggling to find their calling?
Lehlohonolo: -You are a jewellery box with precious stones inside , beautiful outside and inside, multiskilled and talented .
- You are a winner , original and very powerful.
-You are a kingdom builder, world changer just like Esther, Ruth and other ladies on the bible. You have a world changing power.
- There are technologies, innovations, not yet discovered and invented because they are waiting for you to develop and invent.
Tap
into your giftings, talents, the world is waiting to embrace you.
Invade, occupy, take over until Jesus returns. Let God be the navigator
of your life, he will direct you to your destination. Your future is
guaranteed .
Me: What are your thoughts on mentorship?
Lehlohonolo:
-Mentorship is the greatest act of leadership
-The first act of a visionary leader should be to identify and begin mentoring your replacement.
- successful succession guarantees continuity
-Leaders produce leaders - John Maxwell
Me: If someone out there wants a mentor but doesn’t know where to start, what would you advise them?
Lehlohonolo: Identify someone that shares same values with you ( same business or career you inspire to have), a person that inspires you.
Please note the following after identifying the mentor
as a Mentee you:
-must submit to the mentor and POSESS a Spirit of student and servant
-must be teachable and not competitive with mentor
-must be teachable and not competitive with mentor
-initiate or pursue learning from mentor
Me: Who has been your biggest influence?
Lehlohonolo:
-God
-Holy Spirit
-my mom, Sinah Moerane
-my family, Gadifele Rahlaga, my late brother and Dineo Maithufi
- Pastor Alph Lukau my Spiritual Father
-Dr Thami Mazwai
-Mr Neverl Khambasha
-Mr Max Moyo
-Dr David Molapo
-Dr Mamikie Molapo
- Mr Frederick Mamabolo
-Dr John C Maxwell
Me: What has been the best advise you have ever received?
Lehlohonolo: Be authentic
Me: What are the main virtues you live by?
Lehlohonolo:
-Love
-Honesty
-Loyalty
Me: If people need more information about your projects, where can they get hold of you?
Lehlohonolo:
Email: lee@lpdholding.com
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