From Nurse to Founder – The Ndiyazazi Story of Hustle, Heart & Heritage

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Yonela Nongwe Mneno — founder of Ndiyazazi - I am Enough, a movement rooted in the powerful declaration “I Know Myself.” From her beginnings as a nurse to becoming a founder, speaker, radio host, and community mentor, Yonela takes us through a deeply personal and empowering journey of purpose, pain, and perseverance. We talk about what it really takes to build a purpose-led brand in South Africa, the emotional weight of entrepreneurship, and the importance of evolving boldly — not just for ourselves, but for the generations after us. This is more than a business story — it’s a story of legacy, sisterhood, and spiritual conviction. 🔑 In this episode, we explore: The moment Yonela walked away from her nursing career How selling oranges sparked a legacy of entrepreneurship What women in business truly need — beyond the boardroom Emotional intelligence as a business superpower Building sisterhoods that fix crowns, not compete 👉🏽 Follow Yonela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yonelamneno_/ 📘 Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yonela.nongwemneno.9/ If you’ve ever felt stuck in your 9–5, or dreamed of building a business with impact — this one’s for you.