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
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
- 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 21
- 3 min
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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Refilwe
- Jul 13
- 2 min
Things you need to know this July
Things you need to know this July
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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 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 15
- 3 min
Corporate Shandis – a toolkit to help you survive the corporate world
Today was my first day back at work - what an eventful day it was! The day was a mixed bag filled with melodious “compliments of the new...
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Refilwe
- Jan 5
- 4 min
4 things 2023 taught me
The end of the year and the beginning of a new one always presents an opportunity to reflect. For the past three years, I’ve gotten into...
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Refilwe
- Dec 30, 2023
- 3 min
My 2023 reading list
I'm currently busy with my 2023 reflections and in as much as I did well in some areas of my life and smashed my goals, on the...
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Refilwe
- Dec 12, 2023
- 3 min
The Joy of Missing Out
December blues got you already? If you are still grinding at work like me, it can sometimes feel like you are missing out on something...
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Refilwe
- Nov 28, 2023
- 4 min
Pause. Live.
Reflections from a recent spontaneous trip Is it just me who feels like the days and months have just been moving at the fastest speed...
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Refilwe
- Aug 13, 2023
- 3 min
We are One.
Whilst doing research on a topic very close to my heart, the concept of oneness kept echoing in my spirit. As a human race, the lives we...
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Refilwe
- Jun 21, 2023
- 1 min
Shake it off
What are you carrying that’s weighing you down?
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Refilwe
- May 24, 2023
- 3 min
A million little miracles, all around
In our pursuit of positive and impactful change, we journey along life, inspired and challenged by what’s surrounding us.
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Refilwe
- May 16, 2023
- 3 min
Healing Journey: this too shall pass (Part 2)
This week I continue where I left off by sharing part 2 of the six things I learnt throughout my “this too shall pass” seasons. If you...
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Refilwe
- May 9, 2023
- 3 min
Healing Journey: this too shall pass (Part 1)
Sometime in March, I was invited by MM Communications to speak to an audience of women from all walks of life on the theme, “this too...
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Refilwe
- Apr 19, 2023
- 2 min
Staying connected to the main source
What are you rooted in?
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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
- Nov 14, 2022
- 4 min
Faith in action
Let me tell you a lil story about faith. When I took leave for a whole week, before a work event, I'd thought I booked my flights. Whilst...
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Refilwe
- Oct 9, 2022
- 6 min
Spiritual Detox Programme Reflections
Ever had a yearning to feel grounded, but you find yourself soaring on unhelpful activities that further impact negatively on your soul?
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