Strong Roots or Strong Wings? The Business Debate Everyone Needs | EP146

From Surrey Estate to shaping the future of business and technology — this episode is packed with purpose, perspective, and powerful conversation.This week on the Gen C Podcast, we sit down with the brilliant Mushfiqoh Samodien of Aspire Solutions as she shares a deeply personal and inspiring journey of resilience, leadership, family legacy, and building impact that outlives us.Mushfiqoh reflects on growing up in Surrey Estate, navigating life in a divorced household, becoming mature at a young age, and how those experiences built the strength and resilience she carries today. She also honours the influence of her father, who played a pivotal role in establishing the licensing for Voice of the Cape Radio — a legacy of service that helped shape her own mission to uplift community and create meaningful change.💡 We unpack the real meaning behind Women in STEM... now STEAM — is it just another buzzword, or a necessary movement for the future of society?🌱 Rizaan asks one of the most thought-provoking questions of the episode:What matters more in business… Strong Roots or Strong Wings?Roots = PurposeWings = GrowthThe conversation gets deep as we explore parenting, generational learning, whether parents are truly open to hearing their children, and why purpose must come from within.🚀 We also dive into the story behind Aspire Solutions with founder Mike Steyn — a business focused on people-first tech support, digital transformation, AI education, and preparing businesses for the future. Aspire is also making real impact by helping young people through school partnerships, career guidance, and opportunity creation.🔥 PLUS... Mushfiqoh flips the script and gives the Gen C team our first official 90-Day Challenge with real KPIs and OKRs. Will we evolve... or stay stuck in our ways?🎙️ This episode is full of wisdom, laughs, honest truths, and future-focused gems.👇 Tap in now and let us know in the comments:Are you building Roots... or Wings right now?00:00 Intro and Welcome02:09 Who is Mushfiqoh04:40 Voice of the Cape09:42 Core Values11:50 Women in STEM20:52 Hardship in Building Confidence26:49 Driving Force30:41 Family Dynamics & Parenting40:37 Respect42:48 Strong Roots & Strong Wings50:35 Aspire Solutions56:11 Rizaan Fights with AI01:03:29 Centerfold of EVERYTHING01:09:54 Empower My Family01:13:38 Say Ma Now01:24:31 Plug and Message01:28:45 Question for the Hosts01:32:17 Outro👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more real conversations.Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/genc_pod/TikTok: https 👉🏽 https://www.tiktok.com/@genc_pod/Follow Aspire and Mushfiqoh website: www.aspiresolutions.co.za Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aspire_solutions_connect/ 🚨 Application link for ZAIO institute of Technology courses:👉🏽 https://applications.zaio.io/?referral=0NKG39M1 🚨 Unique GENC promo code: 👉🏽 0NKG39M1 get R1000 off any course of your choosing Ts an Cs apply For Business inquiries and Topics contact📧: [email protected] For Podcast Production and Studio Bookings contact 👉🏽[email protected] ‼️DISCLAIMER‼️: The information provided by the speakers/presenters on this Platform is for General Information purposes only