Make It Happen
Essentials|May 2019

Ever wondered how some people thrive in their careers and make it look effortless? These women share how they made it happen

Lucia Walker
Make It Happen

International business and entertainment mogul Oprah Winfrey had this to say about career success: ‘What I know is that if you do work that you love, and the work fulfils you, the rest will come.’ here, South African women who have made a success of their careers share how they do it...

Don’t overthink it

‘Be unapologetically yourself. Once I stopped overthinking everything and overvaluing what other people thought of me, I could channel that energy into doing what I love and sharing my passion in the most authentic way. Accepting that I’ll never be able to please or appease everyone was a huge turning point for me, both personally and in my career.’ Zola Nene, celebrity chef.

Remember your goal

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