Whatever your stage, be of service | Basetsana Kumalo | TEDxLytteltonWomen

An honest account and reflection of the many stages I have occupied through the course of my life and career. An appreciation of the guides and mentors who held me as I navigated both the ups and downs that come with life lived on a platform. Ultimately, it is the recognition that we all occupy our own stages. The question becomes, "what are you doing for yourself and others, as you stand on the stage of your life?" An impressive track record of starting and managing businesses over the past 20 years. A household name in TV production and the driving force behind well known shows including Top Billing, Pasella, Date My Family, Our Perfect Wedding, Diski Divas just to mention a few. She has had a trailblazing career in TV production with an established track record of creating reality programs bespoke to South Africa. She is co-founder ConnectTV and the Executive Chairperson at Tswelopele Productions. Basetsana’s entrepreneurial streak is not limited to the TV industry, having diverse business interests covering real estate, mining and media. • Co-owner Travel with Flair a reputable executive travel agency she started with her sister 20 years ago. • She founded Uzalile Investments a dually listed JSE and Australian Stock Exchange ((ASX) woman owned coal mining company. • CEO of Basetsana Woman Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd which has interests in various sectors of our economy including government This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx