“She changed the way I looked at black businessmen and black families,” Connie Ferguson said.
The character of Karabo Moroka not only inspired countless viewers who saw Connie Ferguson play the role generation Early 1990s. It also helped show Ferguson that young black women could succeed in business, too.
“She made me look at Black businessmen and Black families in a different way,” Ferguson said Friday at the 2024 MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast in Midrand.
Created by Mfundi Bundla. generation The story revolves around the wealthy Morooka family, who have a background in the advertising industry.
Today it is known as Generations: Legacythe television show still revolves around the multi-generational Moroka family.
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The business breakfast, which also featured media personalities Rachel Kolisi and Leanne Manas, featured discussions about building legacies, overcoming challenges and creating lasting success.
Ms Ferguson said turning 40 was a turning point in her career, leading her to seek more than success as an actress and found her production company, Ferguson Films.
“Legacy should be how people feel after being in your presence,” she said. While running his business, Ferguson remains active in front of the screen.
She was recently announced as a nominee for Best Actress at the National Film & TV Awards (NFTA). hunter's heart.
She is Nambisa Ben-Mazwi (savage beauty) and Katlego Lebogang (Hi! Christmas).
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Manas, a broadcast journalist, reflected on his resilience despite adversity.
“Show up no matter what, even when it's the most difficult,” she says, adding that change is essential to growth.
“Before a bird can fly, its shell must crack.”
She shared her journey from a shy girl to one of South Africa's most recognizable faces, inspiring attendees to find their voice and embrace opportunities for change.
Manas also talked about the importance of leaving rooms you don't want them in.
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Rachel Kolisi's Journey
Mr. Kolisi spoke about his passion for leaving a legacy in the business world and encouraged the audience to be intentional about their dreams.
She added that there are different seasons in life and it's important to be intentional about each season of life.
Kolisi went on to say that her husband Siya, a two-time Rugby World Cup winner, is a dreamer and that if you want your dreams to become reality, you have to dream intentionally.
“What is a dream when you have no goals and you know what you want to achieve and by when?” she asked.
Kolisi stressed the importance of planning to win and supporting women in business.
“If we find ways to support each other, we can make more progress,” she said, calling for a more collaborative approach to success.
The event was hosted by Elana Afrika-Bredenkampf.
Former Springbok player Jean de Villiers and entrepreneur Miles Khubeka also shared lessons learned from their respective journeys.
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