When you find your tribe then you have arrived
Six years ago I made a choice to leave the newspaper world behind me. It was the hardest decision yet but it had to be done. Since forever I dreamed of filling pages with my words and delivering key messages but the deadlines took its toll on me; the hours were too long and I was burning out.
It was at that time that I found myself with a property company, an entity of the City of Johannesburg. I believed I had arrived but I had to run faster than the wind..there was so much to learn. I struggled to understand the business – everything sounded jargon and if I struggled then what about the man on the street.
I made a decision then to learn, to learn fast and apply my mind.
Today I can safely say that I have found my tribe and I love them hard. I understand the value of owning property, investment potential, the legacy of a title deed. When it comes to development, facilitation, managing assets, building a brand one can be proud of, acquiring land or disposing of it I know a bit and then some more.
Women were once intimidated by the industry, today we have made great strides. I salute the women who goaded and urged me to believe that I can be as good as any other. I found my tribe in women like Helen Botes, Lynette Ntuli, Jane Padayachee, Bernine Strydom and others. Thank you for believing in me. With great respect I salute you.
Men, let’s agree that there is potential in property. Let us also agree that women are taking the industry by storm. Correct?
