The Workplace Revolution with Sihle Bolani
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Take control of your career
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Boniwe Dunster about all things HR, taking control of your career, where organisations need to do better and how we can pro...
Women Leading Change & Impact
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Nomonde White-Ndlovu about leadership lessons, the role of tech in driving access & equality and embracing our wholeness.
Building income streams through property you don’t own
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I chat to Nkateko Mlambo about building wealth through property, how she grew her income through properties she doesn’t ow...
The art of storytelling
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with dynamic multi-hyphenate, Ondela Mlandu, about the art of storytelling, the importance of its preservation, how it can ena...
Surviving COVID: Business lessons after a global crisis
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to thought leader, entrepreneur, broadcaster, academic, champion of advocacy, philanthropist and Director of SG Comms, Sesethu...
The evolution of parenting
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by author and social worker, Joey Dlamini, as we discuss what parenting in these times looks like, how parenting has evo...
Is democracy sustainable when citizens are disengaged?
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of a new season The Workplace Revolution with Sihle Bolani. In this episode, I chat with lawyer and co-founder of #Count...
The Art of being a Superwoman
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to entrepreneur, Olwethu Leshabane, about deconstructing the Superwoman complex, her experiences as a young, Black woman in bu...
HR Matters: Employee Wellness and Talent Management
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to HR Queen, Olebogeng Mangadi, about the true state of affairs in relation to employee wellness, talent management & retentio...
Inclusion: The ultimate secret for an organisation’s success
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to author, speaker and Inclusion expert, Perrine Farque, about why inclusion is a strategic imperative for organisational grow...
Innovation, failure & institutional support: What every SMME owner needs to know
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Workplace Revolution, my conversation with Ntombenhle Nhleko about her business, Pavati Plastics SA, turned into the m...
Legacy, Love & Justice: A conversation with Dr Bernice A. King.
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to CEO of The King Centre, Dr Bernice A. King, about justice, why non-violent strategies are the key to achieving it, the lega...
The "S" word, the big "O" and everything in-between
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Dr Mpume Zenda, popularly known as Dr Gynae, about sex, reproductive health, the limits of gender equality in the workplace...
Schoolin’ life
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to entrepreneur, mother and yoga enthusiast, Nomfundo Marele about her career in corporate communications and experiential eve...
About Black womanhood and sisterhood
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Pamela Bortey, founder of IG account @thesisterhood_uk about her journey, her experiences as a Black woman in the UK and wh...
The Black Girl's Guide to Corporate South Africa
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Lindelwa Skenjana, author of "The Black Girl's Guide to Corporate South Africa", about her professional journey, what made ...
Owning your power in scarce skills: Unlocking Africa's Oceans Economy
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, as we prepare to usher in Youth Month in South Africa we'll be focusing on learning about different careers and what the journey to a...
But, do you really support other women?
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're back with DEI Advocate, Coach and Advisor, Sharita Daya, and we're chatting about intersectional feminism in the workplace. How...
Why your company is getting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Wrong
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I chat to DEI Advocate, Coach and Advisor, Sharita Daya about why the creation of diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces ...
Lessons with Lion: Why marketing isn't helping your business, the value of goodwill and other gems for life and business
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Marketing powerhouse, Lebo Lion, about her journey, what drew her to the field of Marketing, lessons she's learned along th...
Beyond the image: A look at my life, what's on my mind and other things I've never shared publicly
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, which marks my 38th birthday, I'm interviewed by my friend, Onke Dumeko, about my work, lessons I've learned, what being parented has...
Collaboration over Competition: The Sisterhood Guide
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to artist, entrepreneur & influencer, LeAnne Dlamini about how to build meaningful relationships with, and beliefs about, othe...
It should not be normal to need movements for embracing our bodies
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Digital Creator and Body Positive Activist, Megan Richards about body positivity, the influence of media on our identities,...
I, before we: Navigating relationships by putting yourself first
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to author, Oluchi B. Kolanisi, about practical steps to self-discovery, healing, changing behavioural & mental patterns, s...
Demystifying risk management and its role in building and sustaining successful businesses
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Thando Masanabo, an Internal Auditor about risk management, the importance of process development, ethics and representatio...
Talk a good game: The career success cheat sheet
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Organisational Psychologist, Phiona Martin, about habits for success, how to build strategic networks, managing conflict, s...
Dear Black Professional: "Intelligence isn't enough"
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Carice Anderson, a seasoned professional who is passionate about entrepreneurship, empowering people, growing leaders, help...
What is your purpose? How do you define it? How do you walk in it? How do you know if your work/requires requires it?
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I chat to Divya Vasant, a purpose-driven entrepreneur who is the founder of and CEO of the AMAZI group of companies. We chat a...
The role of digital media in protecting your business in an unpredictable world
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I chat to tech entrepreneur, Mags Shivanda, about sustaining a business during a global crisis, the case for migrating marketi...
Bonus episode: The state of unemployment in South Africa
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, I chat to Talent Management & Graduate Recruitment Specialist, Buhle Mbele and Learning Strategist, Celeste Stewart, abou...
How do we make it to the other side?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I chat to Spiritual Psychologist, Life & Relationship Coach and businesswoman, Bongeka Ndandani. We discuss abandonment, t...
Language, equality and activism: A queer perspective (ft. Dr Bev Ditsie)
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to gender non-conforming lesbian activist, award-winning filmmaker and all 'round powerhouse, Dr Beverley Ditsie. We chat abou...
Break rules. Disappoint people. Go against the grain.
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Pharmacist turned Mindset & Transformation coach and Feminine power Expert, Ekene Onu. We discuss purpose, expressing &...
Autonomy, self-determination and the politics of feminism
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Workplace Revolution with me, Sihle Bolani, I chat to author, activist and academic, Malebo Sephodi about autonomy, se...
Racial equity in the midst of a US leadership change, global health crisis and generational inequality
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 of The Workplace Revolution with Sihle Bolani! In this week's episode, I chat to Equity & Inclusion Consultant, Writer, Social Wor...
The episode without a title, featuring Dr Thema
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Dr Thema Bryant-Davis about racism, hardship, shame, grief, healing and making wellness accessible to, and effective for, B...
The truth about tech, business and the cost of being the only Black woman in the room
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Entrepreneur and Business Executive, AJ Williams about the things business school doesn't teach you about business success,...
In a world that is resistant to Black women...
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Philanthropist, HR enthusiast and Entrepreneur, Luyanda Duma. We discuss her views on life, leadership, resilience and tips...
Is your activism active?
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Creator, Diversity Champion, Educator, Director and Event Curator, Angela McCrae about representation, performative allyshi...
Brands, crises and “personal opinions”: A PR Masterclass
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to PR mavens, Phumeza Langa and Nelisa Ngqulana about what it’s really like to have a career in PR, how to manage reputation...
Get out your way!
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to brand strategist, wellness coach and author, Phemi Segoe, about how we can get in our own way and the habits we have that c...
How "diversity" that excludes socio-economic and socio-political considerations fails marginalised employees
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Management Consultant, Conversation Facilitator and Radio Host, Thoriso Maloka, about pandemic-induced workplace revelation...
Bonus episode: A Social Media Masterclass with Busi Skhosana
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now, you know we only do one episode a week, but this week required a bonus episode because there is so much happening on social media and this conver...
Speaking of racism...
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Tina Strawn, an antiracism facilitator, racial and social justice advocate and pleasure activist. We discuss structural raci...
Can we get real about "Confidence" for a sec?
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Celeste Stewart, founder of Bold Curiosity, and we tackle the idea of confidence - who it serves, who it erases and the...
Health & fitness: Whose standards are they, anyway?
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Elizabeth Colen, a Nutritionist, Certified Life Coach and Health Strategist who founded Ms. FitOne Lifestyles. We discuss t...
Bridging the gaps between government and communities: A case for socio-economic justice and inclusion
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Astra Armbrister-Rolle, The Bahamas Consul General to Southeast USA. We discuss the kind of leadership required for impactf...
Calling all small business owners and aspirant business owners!
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Small Business Facilitator and author Chisa Pennix-Brown about small businesses - common mistakes they make, keys to buildi...
Generational wealth, assets that appreciate & the truth about those Birkin bags
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Accountability Accountant & Entrepreneur, Folasade Ayegbusi, about the keys to building generational wealth, successfully m...
Black women in media
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Jasmine Brand, media maven and founder of renowned global pop culture online media platform, theJasmineBRAND.com. We discus...
Be humble for who, sis?
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Learning Strategist and founder of Bold Curiosity, Celeste Stewart. We chat about self-promotion and creating space to unle...
Understanding the meaning & purpose of forgiveness
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Forgiveness Expert, Kyonna F. Brown who is a Coach, Show Host, Speaker, Author. Kyonna shares about her journey from depress...
Dear Anonymous: #WorkingWhileBlack in a Black-owned organisation
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to a Black professional about the role poor leadership plays in making or breaking employees. We also cover challenges such as...
Mental Health in Black Communities and the Workplace
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Takeya Mccollum, a Licensed Professional Counsellor in the State of Illinois. We discuss trauma, the root cause of mental i...
Legal 101: Prenups, customary marriages and child maintenance
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Tebello Motshwane, who is an Attorney, a consultant at RAMS Incorporated and Managing Director at Collective Intelligence L...
Money talks with Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Money doesn’t grow on trees”, “Money makes the world go ‘round”, “Mo’ money, mo’ problems”. These are just some of the phrases we...
How trauma affects your finances and your ability to create wealth
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Vangile Makwakwa, founder of Wealthy Money, a company that helps women heal ancestral money trauma so they can fall in love...
Navigating race-based trauma, imposter syndrome & activism
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Clinical Psychologist, Dr Ayanna Abrams, about normalizing mental health in the midst of social and professional conflict a...
In conversation with Nadia Theodore: Centering Intersectionality in organisational diversity
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Nadia Theodore, Consul General of Canada to Southeast USA, about intersectional diversity in the workplace, professional ac...
Being young, Black & grappling with the responsibility of taking care of our loved ones
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Jacquelyn Joyce, a writer, co-producer of a web series called “Crescendo” and fellow at one of the most prestigious wri...
In conversation with Adrienne Lawrence: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and how to equip yourself
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Adrienne Lawrence, an attorney and author of ‘Staying in the Game: The Playbook for Beating Workplace Sexual Harassment”...
In conversation with Minda Harts: How Black women & women of colour can secure their seat at the table
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Minda Harts, founder of The Memo LLC, Assistant Professor at NYU Wagner and author of the best-selling, 'The Memo: What Wom...
Dear Anonymous: #WorkingWhileBlack in Germany
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to a young lady whose SA-based employer seconded her on a Programme at the organisation’s head office in Germany. She shares...
Black Women in Business: Venture Capital, adapting during a pandemic and embracing rejection
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Britny Winters about her journey from Stanford to Wall Street and navigating VC funds to invest in her business, Upgrade Bo...
Transformation, Lockdown & Black Privilege - featuring Coconut Kelz
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Coconut Kelz about transformation, workplace inequality, Black privilege and the unfair treatment of white people during th...
The truth about Organisational Transformation and Corporates’ commitment to inequality
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Bakang Khunou, a Social Entrepreneur Observer & Commentator, about the multitude of barriers to transformation in the workp...
Recruitment and Talent Management in Corporate
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Buhle Mbele, a Recruitment and Talent Management specialist, about everything you need to know about how organisations recr...
Dear Anonymous: #WorkingWhileBlack in Advertising
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The “Dear Anonymous” feature is a collection of conversations with Black professionals who anonymously share their experiences in the workplace. I...
Leadership, Organisational Culture & Authentic Leadership
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Celeste Stewart, a Learning Strategist and founder of Bold Curiosity, a Graduate Development, Leadership and Learning Consu...
The relationships Black women have with each other: Separating fact from societal untruths.
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Phumeza Langa, who is a Communications Consultant, Freelance Writer and Host of Twitter chat #SistahoodHour. We discuss the...
Being a Black woman in business: The good, the bad and the ugly
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to tech entrepreneur, Mags Shivanda, about the challenges she has faced as a Black woman trying to build a business, assert he...
Black Women in Energy: Navigating spaces reserved for men (ft. Lungile Mashele)
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Lungile Mashele, a dynamic and impactful Energy Specialist. We discuss how she found her way into the Energy industry, her ...
Personal branding: Can it be an asset for career growth and capital for career change?
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I chat to Onke Dumeko, Group Publishing Director at The Bar Group and Editor-in-Chief of DESTINY. ForeverOnke, as she is popularly kn...
Mental health, mental illness and how it manifests itself in the workplace and in our social circles
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Pabi Kgadima, Founder of the Pabi Kgadima Mental Health Foundation. We chat about different types of mental illness, stigma...
Self-limiting beliefs and their impact on our careers and personal lives.
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Zandile Gambushe, Founder of Langalethu Career & Personal Development Coaching (Twitter & IG: @Langalethu_Coaching) about t...
The Workplace Revolution with Sihle Bolani (Trailer)
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas