SheSays Cape Town
@shesayscapetown
The Cape Town Chapter of #shesays, the only Global Creative Network for Women. đŁ #YRMomma đŁ our mentorship programme is live! See link in bio for details!
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"With the work we do for our Non-Profit - whatever we promote is free. For our For-Profit - everything is charged. That way, we're sustainable and weâre always able to âdo good.'" - Christine Taphel #YourImpact
"Always go back to why weâre doing what weâre doing." Christine Taphel #YourImpact
"It makes sense to build in a 'For-Profit' aspect in order to be sustainable. Often, donors will want to have a say in what is done with donations. Itâs empowering to have your own money to do what you want to do to 'do good'" - Acanda Jaswa #YourImpact
"What Iâve learned over the years is to partner with businesses who are able to help." - yeukai chideya #YourImpact
"Greenwashing is real because itâs topical, and everyone wants to look good. But if people are doing real, good work, you will be able to find out." - Acanda Jaswa #YourImpact
"There are ways to find out if companies are really doing what they say they are; itâs important that customers find out." - Acanda Jaswa #YourImpact
"Remember, every little thing a company does to make an impact, makes an impact, even if itâs just one. Thatâs a real life that has been impacted.â - Acanda Jaswa #YourImpact
"On Greenwashing: We should not be afraid to challenge, even within our own organisations. You have to check yourselfâ - Adele Kruger-T #YourImpact
"My mother sacrificed for me, and itâs now my responsibility to pave the way for the next generation, and that is my purpose." - Christine Taphel #YourImpact
"Define for yourself what purpose-driven work is; it looks different for everybody. Find a company that has a net-positive effect on your environment. Once you've defined it - be flexible as it will look different in different seasons of your life." - Parting advice Acanda Jaswa
"Start where you are; donât wait for perfect conditions. I started knowing people were in need of underwear. Even if itâs just one person, youâre changing a life, you're changing a generation" - Parting advice, yeukai chideya
"Itâs okay if you donât know your purpose. Be intentional about being in conversation with forward-thinkers, and visionaries. Donât be too hard on yourself, but surround yourself with dreamers." Parting advice, Christine Taphel
"Open yourself up to organisations around you. You can do good and be incredibly good at what you're doing." Parting advice, Adele Kruger-T