Young, Black and In Business cover art

Young, Black and In Business

Young, Black and In Business

Written by: Anelisa Tuswa
Listen for free

LIMITED TIME OFFER | Get 2 Months for ₹5/month

About this listen

Young, Black and In Business spotlights Africa’s new generation of entrepreneurs and innovators. Hosted by former business journalist Anelisa Tuswa, each episode unpacks real stories of hustle, resilience, and vision — while doubling as a living directory of Black-owned businesses.

Anelisa Tuswa
Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • From Unemployed Law Graduate to Entrepreneur | Katleho Mokhosi
    Mar 1 2026

    In this episode of Young, Black & In Business, Anelisa sits down with Katleho Mokhosi, Director at Nhlapo Mokhosi Inc. Attorneys, to unpack his journey from being an unemployed law graduate to building a career beyond the courtroom.

    Katleho shares what it truly takes to pivot from law into entrepreneurship, how he navigated uncertainty after graduation, and the mindset shift required to move from traditional career expectations into business leadership.

    This conversation explores career reinvention, resilience, and what it means to build a youth-owned law firm in South Africa.

    If you are a law graduate questioning your next step, considering entrepreneurship, or navigating a career transition, this episode offers practical insight and perspective.

    To connect with Katleho and his partner, David Nhlapo at Nhlapo Mokhosi Inc. Attorneys:

    Website: https://nhlapomokhosiinc.co.za/ Direct Line: (+27) 087 265 4036

    Catch up on past episodes of Young, Black & In Business, with new episodes released on the first day of every month.

    Show More Show Less
    20 mins
  • Healing as a Calling and a Career | Lebogang Mokgethi
    Feb 1 2026

    In this episode of Young, Black and In Business, we speak with Lebogang Mokgethi — a PhD candidate in Public Health and a full-time Sangoma — about the intersection of spirituality, healing, and entrepreneurship in South Africa.

    Lebogang shares her journey into becoming Gogo Mkhanyakude and reflects on the rise of modern-day healers in post-1994 South Africa. The conversation explores how spirituality and public health intersect in her work, the realities of building a sustainable healing practice, and the balance between spiritual authenticity and the business of healing.

    This episode also addresses the emotional and practical labour of holding space for others, navigating opportunities and challenges as a spiritual entrepreneur, and offers guidance for those who feel called to healing or spiritually led work.

    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
  • Building a Luxury Furniture Brand in South Africa | Sabelo Mtolo (Tudo Furniture)
    Jan 1 2026

    In this episode of Young, Black & In Business, we feature Sabelo Mtolo, Co-Founder of Tudo Furniture. By day, Sabelo works in corporate investment banking; by passion, he is a self-taught furniture designer building a luxury furniture brand from the ground up.

    Sabelo shares the origin story of Tudo Furniture, how his very first piece came to life—from funding and production to making the first sale—and the role his wife played in the brand’s early journey. The conversation also explores the realities of building a premium local furniture brand, the impact of low-cost imports on small businesses, and how entrepreneurs can balance luxury with accessibility in the South African market.

    This episode is especially relevant for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals considering turning a side passion into a sustainable business.

    Connect with Tudo Furniture TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@furniture_by_tudo Direct enquiries: 067 953 2310

    Listen to previous episodes of Young, Black & In Business wherever you get your podcasts.

    Show More Show Less
    32 mins
No reviews yet