Nokuhle Kumalo shares her journey of feeling rejected by her accounting career and making the decision to leave and pursue her own business. She discusses the challenges and doubts she faced along the way, as well as the support she received from her community. Nokuhle emphasizes the importance of finding a career that aligns with your personality and values, as well as the satisfaction that comes from living according to your purpose. She also talks about the audacious confidence she has always had and how it has helped her go after what she wants in life. In this conversation, Nokuhle discusses her confidence in achieving her goals and the support she received from her father. She also talks about the challenges she faced as a Black woman in corporate South Africa and the need to constantly prove herself, sharing her experiences of code-switching and the importance of language and cultural identity.  Nokuhle introduces her book, 'Get Ready With Me Work Edition,' which serves as a survival guide for young professionals in the workplace. Nokuhle shares her experience of self-publishing, including the challenges of finding a printer and obtaining a barcode (who would have guessed!). Despite not actively marketing her book, she has had success in sales and has even had bulk sales from corporate clients. Nokuhle also reveals her plans to write a second book aimed at high school students. For anyone listening, you can order a copy of Get Ready With Me Work Edition, on the Lomaku website, here: https://8266e8-3.myshopify.com/products/grwm-work-edition-book-get-ready-with-me-navigating-corporate-as-an-adult.  I will also be giving away a copy to a listener who subscribes and reviews the podcast. You just need to email screenshots to [email protected]. Subscribe to Nokuhle's popular Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeRUdQBuR1zX7uhVIV6oRkQ Follow Nokuhle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nokuhle_kumalo/ If you are looking for a book writing coach to get your manuscript out there, I recommend working with: Lindy Pfeil, Author and Memoir Coach, website: lindypfeil.com Emily Tamayo Maher, Author & bestselling author in women’s spirituality, website: meaningmethod.com. Tracy Stewart, book mentor and developmental editor, author, and ghostwriter, website: freshlypress.com Javacia Harris Bowser, host of a community for female writers, bloggers, and entrepreneurs, website: seejanewritebham.com If you are interested in exploring hybrid publishing, I highly recommend getting in touch with Nick Courtright, CEO of atmospherepress.com If you’re looking for a brain / neuro trainer, check out Paula Echeverri, website: neuromomceo.com Freelance writers, you are going to want to get your hands on Amber Perry's guide, 250+ nonfiction publications that pay, so people can start pitching right away. Here's the link:https://amber-petty.newzenler.com/f/250-places-that-pay-for-your-writing-forever35 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:29 Feeling Rejected in the Accounting Field 04:30 Leaving Corporate and Facing Backlash 06:57 Dealing with Self-Doubt and Setting Targets 10:08 The Power of Speaking Your Goals into Existence 11:27 Finding Alignment in Your Career and Personal Values 27:24 Confidence and Support: The Key to Achieving Goals 35:41 Challenges Faced by Black Women in Corporate South Africa 39:28 The Experience of Code-Switching 40:25 The Importance of Language and Cultural Identity 44:23 Introducing 'Get Ready With Me Work Edition': A Guide for Young Professionals 55:18 The Journey of a Self-Published Author 56:34 Building Relationships and Leveraging Social Media for Book Sales 58:30 The Power of Reviews and Feedback 01:04:43 Partnering with Corporations for Sales and Speaking Engagements 01:13:44 Writing for a Specific Audience: High School Students