Reasons why you should screw it and just do it: lessons from my July reads
Greatest lessons from my July reads
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"A word after a word after a word is power."
- Margaret Atwood
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- Jul 7
- 4 min
An unexpected journey: The Adventures With Bontle story
The untold story of one of Africa's youngest authors.
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- Jul 1
- 4 min
6 valuable lessons to seal first half of the year
I’m sure you’ll agree “time goes by real fast” is an understatement of a phrase. I can’t believe today is officially the beginning of the...
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Refilwe
- May 1
- 4 min
Gratitude amidst a mayday season
9 years ago on this day, 1 May, my family and I were getting ready to take a dreadful trip to the homelands to go bury my darling mother....
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Refilwe
- Mar 22
- 6 min
9-on-9: key highlights from the Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit
“The emancipation of women is not merely a charitable act but a fundamental necessity for societal progress.” Samora Machel 8 March...
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Refilwe
- Feb 25
- 3 min
Navigating life through the lens of loss: things I’m relearning about life
Navigating life through the lens of loss.
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Refilwe
- Feb 19
- 4 min
Valentine's Day: Is it a Celebration of Love or an all-sorts Contest?
Since the beginning of February, Bontle has been all talk about Valentine’s Day and who is whose valentines at school, etc. During these...
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Refilwe
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Unlock your full potential using these two simple actions
The other day as I was going through my daily devotional, a fresh perspective struck me as I read the story of Moses and God’s encounter...
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Refilwe
- Jan 31
- 5 min
January lessons captured in 11 quotes and illustrations
As we wrap up the first month of the year, I look back at the things that piqued my interest. There are certain things that will capture...
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Refilwe
- Jul 7
- 4 min
An unexpected journey: The Adventures With Bontle story
The untold story of one of Africa's youngest authors.
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Refilwe
- Feb 19
- 4 min
Valentine's Day: Is it a Celebration of Love or an all-sorts Contest?
Since the beginning of February, Bontle has been all talk about Valentine’s Day and who is whose valentines at school, etc. During these...
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Refilwe
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
Checklist for perfect motherhood
√ Spotless home √ Children adhere to sleep times √ Always on time for school and events √ Children always “well-mannered” √ Hearty...
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Refilwe
- Oct 19, 2022
- 4 min
Growing pains
Growing up I always felt like something was missing. If it wasn’t a close-knit, happy family, creating joyful memories together it was me...
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Refilwe
- Aug 11, 2022
- 4 min
Shhh... I don't want to talk
Ever felt the need to be quiet and not utter a single word? But how do you do it when you are a mom, a wife, a 9-5er, an entrepreneur, a...
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Refilwe
- May 2, 2022
- 3 min
An ode to Mom
On this day (2 May 2015) we laid my mom to rest. I used to think that the day she passes on, I would definitely follow. I said this, not...
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Refilwe
- Jan 30, 2022
- 4 min
How expectant are you in your parenting?
No expectations, no disappointments, right? Well, as much as this can take any course, I believe that in parenting, we do and should have...
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Refilwe
- Jan 17, 2022
- 3 min
Back to school cheat guide: Lunch box edition
Following multiple disastrous takes on prepping school lunch for my daughter, I have finally found some rhythm. To be honest, I sobered...
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- Apr 3, 2021
- 3 min
5 “Unconventional” things I’ve taught my daughter
They are “unconventionally” necessary! A UNICEF report on early childhood development has outlined that the formative years, ages from 0...
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