Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi

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[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

You don’t have to resign to start taking your business dream seriously.

I’ve experienced this in my own journey, and it’s what I share in The Employed Entrepreneur.

Thank you, Muzi Ndziba and IStyleBlaq News, for amplifying the message.

Full article: https://t.co/AIF59kcjBt

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

Top of the morning! 🎙️ What an awesome conversation with Kefense Mkhari on PowerZone about The Employed Entrepreneur.

Thank you to the POWER team for having me!

Let’s continue the conversation at my book launch on 14 October 6pm

Reserve your free seat: https://t.co/vx9W8a9HCJ

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Your 9–5 could help fund your dream. Let’s talk about it.

Catch me on POWER FM at 1am on Thursday, 8 October, talking about The Employed Entrepreneur and building a business while you still have a job.

Night owls, this one’s for you! 🎙️

#TheEmployedEntrepreneur #PowerFM

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

Big ups to the Connection House team for the excellent service that earned us an award from our client, the PHC Global Harvest Conference.

Proud of you, team.

A special thank you to the leadership of PHC for this inspiring recognition.

We keep building. 🙌🏾

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

Join me at the launch of "The Employed Entrepreneur" as we explore building a business while you still have a job.

📅 14 October 2026 | 18:00
📍 Elohim Bible Church
21 14th St, Marlboro, Sandton, 2063

RSVP: https://t.co/vx9W8a9HCJ
Order your copy: https://t.co/AEvmCBQrI5

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

If you keep starting new things but nothing is really growing.

Sometimes the answer is not another idea. Sometimes it is focus, consistency, tracking what is working, and finishing what you already started long enough to learn from it.

Full video: https://t.co/OsDpBs4uK9

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Happy Women’s Day! 💜

Here’s to women who keep showing up, building, leading, creating and becoming. May we continue to take up space, pursue our dreams and open doors for the women coming behind us.

Happy Women’s Day to all you incredible women. 🌸

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

It felt surreal being nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year at Women in MICE, the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events industry.

I am grateful to see the work, effort, late nights, lessons, and building begin to bear fruit.

Shoot your shot.

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

What a night at the ECBN panel discussion on CSI and Enterprise Supplier Development

My biggest takeaway?

We need to build sustainable businesses that can create measurable impact, access opportunities, and still stand strong in governance and execution

https://t.co/TkSEIVi37w

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

Kicking off Women’s Month with a conversation on financial wellness

We spoke about believing in yourself, reframing failure, dealing with debt, growing your money, seizing opportunities and using AI to work smarter

Thank you to Ps Xulu for the invitation

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

Tomorrow is the day. If you are in Johannesburg come hear for yourself what seasoned experts have to say about CSI and Enterprise Supplier Development.

As an entrepreneur you want to be in rooms like this.

Registration link
https://t.co/t9ewdEyyZJ

Looking forward to seeing you

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

There is a discomfort that comes with leading

Many of us were raised to be amicable. To keep peace. To avoid conflict and discomfort. Yet the more I lead & grow, the more I realise that I have to sit with the discomfort

Success is usually on the other side of hard conversations

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

Come behind the scenes with me as I work on The Employed Entrepreneur.

If you have ever wanted to build a business while still working, this one is for you.

The book is coming this spring.

See full video: https://t.co/rBlwcSmVsy
Pre-order your copy : https://t.co/AEvmCBQrI5

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

Just realised a cool way of saying “I don’t care” in meetings:

“I am less concerned.” 🤣

Thinking about it in English, it simply shows priority of concerns.
In Zulu, it translates to: Anginandaba. I do not care 😜

What other phrases sound so polished in the boardroom?

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When you spend time with people who are building, you sharpen your thinking. You gain perspective. You realise you are not alone

So my encouragement is get into conversation. Find people in your field. Share what you are working on. Ask questions. Be open. Hang out with builders

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As we start the new week may you have renewed energy to chase your dreams.

New book launching soon: The Employed Entrepreneur
Pre-order your copy here: https://t.co/0g3RQlR5XX

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

Sometimes my dreams and ambitions feel too far-fetched, unrealistic, or even unrelatable. Then I just run into them and allow myself to dream in colour.

I spend time around people who are already living parts of the reality I am stretching towards.

Keep dreaming and doing ❤️

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

THURSDAY MASTERCLASS | 6PM
Getting enquiries is one thing but turning them into paying clients is another.
This week we are looking at what usually gets missed between interest and payment, and how better follow-up can change that.

Join me live this Thursday at 6pm.

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

WE ARE LIVE TONIGHT | 6PM
You Don’t Need More Ideas. You Need Better Execution

New ideas can feel productive, but execution is what actually moves the business.
Join me tonight at 6pm as we unpack what better execution looks like in real life.

[Thembi Buthelezi - 10BThembi @10bthembi]

It's not business if there are no hiccups. Last week I couldn’t make our 6pm Live session due to variables out of my control, BUT we are back on track!

Thurs at 6pm, we unpack the topic: You Don’t Need More Ideas. You Need Better Execution
Join me live at 6pm.