Bonang Matheba Explains Cost of Being Powerful and How Others Can Achieve It Too
- Bonang Matheba was one of the key speakers at this year’s JSE event, which aimed to empower women
- A South African lady in the crowd asked a bold question about the award-winning media personality’s success
- The people of Mzansi enjoyed the star’s answer, which included an honest action plan on how to reclaim power
Bonang Matheba shared the stage with a lineup of other notable speakers at this year’s JSE event on 23 August.
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The event aimed to inspire women and better their relationship with money. A South African lady in the crowd wondered what it took for Bonang to become the powerhouse she is today:
“What is the cost of being so great? When you walk you walk into a room and you are you, and you are Bonang. What is the cost in terms of your friendships? What is the cost in terms of family?
When you take up space and you become powerful and you know who you are and it becomes intimidating to other people around you. What does that cost for you?”
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Bonang Matheba shares tip for success at JSE event
Bonang Matheba has had one of the most notable careers in South Africa. From being a presenter to owning her own alcohol brand, she has become a powerhouse that many look up to for inspiration.
Matheba explained at the JSE event that the people she surrounds herself with matter most:
“My mom always says you are a reflection of the five people that you spend the most time with. Those five people, family or friends, are truly your community.”
The award-winning media personality highlighted that on one’s journey to success, one might lose people who simply do not support their vision. Matheba highlighted that it is imperative to let relationships that no longer serve you perish in order to reach your destiny:
“Do it now. You should not be apologetic. If you’re fierce, you are fierce. Those who love you, those who value you, you won’t have to diminish yourself. There would not be a cost.”
SA responds to Bonang Matheba’s advice on being powerful
Social media users loved the media personality’s advice and continued the conversation:
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@𝒜𝓂𝒷𝑒𝓇🌷commented:
“I’m realising her mom is her biggest motivator and inspiration. I love that for her.”
@Mmane Boikanyo said:
“This is such an impactful question. Also, I am in support of us being unapologetic.”
@Tebzamek wrote:
“I think she answered well! The cost is that you will lose people you love, but you are fine with that because you know you are great! You won’t diminish yourself; you will be content with those who stick around and still love you. Therefore, there will be no cost!”
@Thulz explained:
“Someone once said to me I am too much and I should tone down, simply because I called them out when they were wrong! That friendship ended! I am not going to tone down to accommodate your feelings; wrong is wrong and right is right.”
@Boitu_Chabs agreed:
“Yes, those who love you will never try to dim your sunshine; they want to help you amplify it. That is love in its truest form.”
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Bonang named top CEO by Forbes
Briefly News also reported that Bonang Matheba celebrated being named among Forbes' top CEOs - Frontrunner, marking another major milestone in her winning streak. The media personality shared her excitement over the recognition and praised her brand, House of BNG.
The people of South Africa, including the B-Force, congratulated Bonang, with many expressing pride and inspiration from her success. She showed off her winnings on Twitter after receiving the good news.
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