BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MBABANE – Rub shoulders and pick the brain of South African businesswoman, actress, and TV producer Sonia Mbele at the debut First Ladies Lifestyle Forum next month.
Main Speaker, Sonia Mbele.
Presented by Women Grounded Network under the theme Fetch Your Life, it will be held at Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre on September 28, 2024. The dress code is; let’s go Springy. This was confirmed by moderator and event organiser Sisusa Dlamini.
SA reality star, Mpumi Ranaka.
Other speakers at the forum, apart from Mbele, are South African reality TV star of The Ranakas, Mpumi Ranaka, Africa Regional Coordinator of One Billion Rising Campaign Colani Hlatjwako, Zandile Simelane, Lomini Dhlamini, and Celeste Richards.
Event organiser, Sisusa Dlamini.
Speaking about the event, Dlamini said, “Apart from being the event organiser, my role is to be a moderator on the day. This is my first time taking charge of the proceedings, and I take it as growth on my part. I have been organising such gatherings, and I wouldn’t be at the forefront, but behind the scenes, making sure that implementation is going according to plan.”
When asked about the mandate of the forum, Dlamini shared with this publication that the purpose of this forum is to bring reformation into the lives of women Eswatini by doing the following:
• Let go of traumatic experiences and replace them with positivity.
• Unlearn and learn.
• Thrive in adversity.
• Initiate mother-daughter bonding moments.
• Self-discovery and self-love
According to Dlamini, the reason they chose Mbele as one of the speakers was because of her openness and honesty in addressing matters. She said, “We’ve seen her speak about her vulnerability and naivety and how it affected her. She speaks about her highs and lows, and every time she speaks, there’s always something to take home.”
• Topics that will be discussed include
• Trauma experiences
• The basis of GBV
• Addressing chronic illnesses
• Mental Health
• Self-love
• Entrepreneurship
Tickets to the forum, which will include food, fun, and music, cost E450 for adults and E300 for 21-year-olds and below.
For more information, contact 76038433.