South African Speaker Nomndeni Sethole Empowers Women in Eswatini

South African speaker Nomndeni Sethole recently visited Eswatini to share her personal journey and empower women at the Mom’s Day Out gathering. The event, held at Emafini Country Lodge, brought together women who inspired and motivated Sethole with their beauty and energy. She expressed her excitement about being among women who made her feel beautiful from the moment she arrived. Sethole’s visit was a unique opportunity for women in Eswatini to learn from her experiences.

During her talk, Sethole shared her personal story of overcoming challenges, including losing loved ones, going through a divorce, and facing financial struggles. At 42, she reflected on her journey, revealing that she had made money in her 20s but not always managed it wisely. Following her divorce at 31, she found herself staying with her aunt. Her story resonated with many women, who appreciated her honesty and vulnerability.

Sethole described 2017 as a reset year, during which she experienced depression without initially recognizing it. She shared that God called her to Him and wanted her to answer, ‘Who am I?’ This experience helped her recognize her power and understand that her past struggles were part of the journey towards discovering her purpose. Her message encouraged women to accept that personal transformation could come with difficult emotions.

Sethole also spoke about personal branding, urging women to understand their identities before attempting to create an image for themselves. She described a personal brand as an expectation one creates and encouraged attendees to identify three words they wanted people to associate with them. Her advice emphasized the importance of self-awareness and intentional communication.

As the founder of Agenda Women, Sethole expressed her passion for seeing women become financially empowered and understand money as a tool to build the lives they wanted. She encouraged attendees to identify people who could influence their growth, including mentors and individuals they could regularly learn from. Her goal was to inspire women to take control of their lives and finances.

The Mom’s Day Out event featured other speakers, including Princess Tyandza, who shared insights on motherhood and self-care. Panellists Lynn Pocock, Sasha Thorne, and Mbali Dlamini also contributed to the discussions, which were moderated by Nontobeko Tshabalala-Heming. The event was curated by Faith Mngometulu Simelane, providing a platform for women to connect and learn from each other.

In her closing remarks, Sethole urged women to pursue their ambitions despite the challenges they might encounter. She encouraged them to think about their vision and go after their wildest dreams, trusting that God set them apart for what they wanted to be. Her message of hope and empowerment inspired the audience to take action and strive for their goals.

Key points

• Nomndeni Sethole encourages women to own their stories and take control of their lives and finances.