Let’s face it, being a young person in this day and age is
pretty much the coolest thing in the world not only because we are living in a
world that is as you could call free from past transgressions but also alive
with endless possibilities. In celebrating YOUTH MONTH, I thought it would be
great to celebrate the young people that are changing the game and using their
various platforms to inspire the youth. I had the privilege of chatting to one inspirational
young woman named Lebogang Mohlala. Lebogang is not only the niece of Gospel
Legend Benjamin Dube but she is also an ambitious young entrepreneur
that is proving that the sky is definitely not the limit if you simply learn to
fly.
1. Who is Lebogang
Mohlala?
Lebogang Mohlala is a God fearing, happy, driven, and
ambitious young woman
2. Being the 3rd of 4
children, how would you describe your upbringing?
My upbringing was very comfortable and filled with so much love;
I got a lot out of my parents’ maybe because I was the most fragile haha.
3. Family is
important to you, would you say you are a daddy's girl or do you fall more on
the mother's side?
That's a tough one I think I fall on both ends but dad
definitely has a softer spot for me... I mean a father is a daughters 1st love.
4. You are relatively
close to your younger sister, were you two always like this?
Haha we grew up
like twins ,we only 2yrs apart. We wore
the same clothing, shared friends’ haha but
she was my bodyguard at school. She's my best friend.
5. At school, were
you the bookworm or more of the sporty type?
I wouldn't say bookworm, I had to study hard to pass hey haha. I loved the social activities,
debate team, public speaking I was that pupil but I was on the swimming team
can't separate me from water!!!
6. One thing that is
admirable about you is your drive, what would you say keeps you so driven?
My mom and dad afforded me and my 3 siblings a beautiful
life and introduced us to God who blessed me with gifts and a purpose. My drive
stems from these particular reasons.
7. You started a
company called Rare Talent Performance Art in 2012, how did that come about?
Rare talent is my 1st born. It all came about from the love
of music and words and seeing raw talent out here not given a chance or making
it cause of certain stereotypes.
8. Coming from a
musically talented family, would you say that influenced your company?
It did a lot, seeing people I love who are so gifted not
making it and struggling in the industry definitely pushed me and how music art
just brought my family together was amazing so it's something I definitely
wanted to share with the world.
9. Where do you see
the company 10-15 years from now?
A conceptual house known by many globally. Employment of over 150 creatives all over the
nation in all spectrum. That's what my company would have created
10. Apart from being
a businesswoman, you are a motivational speaker, what projects have you been involved
in?
Currently I've been working with SLEF (Sbusiso Leope Education Foundation) under DJ
Sbu & YDF (Yellow Diamonds Foundation) under Hloni Mohlala.
11. How important is
giving back to you?
It's everything I saw my parents do it for years and the
bible I read the God I believe in Jehovah Jireh is all about its my duty I may
not reach everyone but one soul is all I need to impact the next soul. I live
and love giving.
12. What does Youth
day mean to you?
It's a day to celebrate the youth that fought for us to be
here, and celebrate a new generation every year.
13. Do you think the
youth of today is making the youth of '76 proud? What more is there to be done?
Definitely I mean it's diploma's, degree's, masters ,
honours. "On Fleek " as the youth now would say haha education is the new sophistication now, and yes there's lots more to be done we
still need to learn work ethics learn that time is the new currency and build
and structure in our own communities
(the black community)
14. What does future
holds for Ms Lebogang Vercia Mohlala?
It's holds nothing but endless opportunities and
blessings... more business ventures. I just opened up the 1st shoe laundry in
South Africa named (Clean Grip) which has now
partnered up with major leading sport brands, so it's nothing but more Grace
and ideas.
15. What message do
you always leave behind at your talks and want every person particularly the
youth to know?
Have Patience with yourself watch what you say to self because
only you are listening
"FAIL" only means First Attempt In Learning
There are no 20 steps to Success!!! There are only 4
·
God
·
Love for what you do
·
Patience
·
Hardwork :)
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