21. Mandisa Mfeka // Reaching For The Stars + Busting Gender Stereotypes + Empowering The Next Generation

In this episode I had the honor of catching up with the incredible Major Mandisa Mfeka. Mandisa made history becoming the first female combat pilot for the South African Airforce. Not only is Mandisa busting through social gender ideologies and stereotypes in becoming the first female in her position but she's also the cocreator and founder of Wingedspanner, an organisation designed to teach financial literacy to South Africa's younger generation.  In this Episode We discuss: + Mandisa's journey to becoming a combat pilot + Her experience going through training in the Air Force + We discuss her attitude towards being the only female in a male dominated career + We explore Her beliefs surrounding chasing your dreams + We explore the importance of self enquiry and how our self beliefs and attitudes could be holding us back + We discuss 'Wingedspanner's' mission and what is next for her organization  Links To Check out: https://www.instagram.com/wingedspanner/  (Instagram) https://www.wingedspanner.com/ (Online) https://www.instagram.com/pink_medicine_pod/ (Instagram)