09/10/2026
Sometimes, a book is more than a book. It is the beginning of a possibility. 📖
At the launch of our Eastern Cape Circle last Saturday, joy had a name: Nokubonga Bilili. ❤️
Our Wellness speaker and lucky draw winner, Nokubonga Bilili, received the book Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg Founder of Lean In, presented by Andisiwe Xuma
The photographs captured more than the excitement of winning. They captured a moment of possibility, the joy of receiving something that could spark a new thought, challenge a limiting belief or open a door to a different future.
For thousands of women around the world, Lean In has been part of a conversation about ambition, opportunity and the barriers women face. May it inspire Nokubonga in her own journey, just as it has inspired so many others.
But the moment also reflects something bigger.
At Lean In Southern Africa Leaders , we believe that when women gain access to knowledge, community and opportunity, the impact can reach far beyond one individual.
It reaches the young woman discovering her voice. The emerging leader finding her confidence. The professional navigating a male-dominated industry. The woman who realises she does not have to figure it all out alone.
This is why we build Circles. Why we create spaces for women to connect, learn, support one another and turn shared experiences into collective progress.
And why the launch of our Eastern Cape Circle matters. It is not simply another Circle. It is another opportunity for women to find their people, expand their possibilities and shape what comes next, together.
Imagine what becomes possible when more women have access to the support, knowledge and networks they need to thrive.
That is the work. That is the impact. And that is the legacy we are building.
💚 Want to be part of what we are building across Southern Africa?
Join Lean In Southern Africa Leaders. Whether you are a woman looking to grow, a young person seeking inspiration, a leader ready to share your experience, or an organisation wanting to help create more opportunities for women and youth, there is a place for you in this journey.
🔗 Visit www.leaninsa.org to connect with us.
One book. One moment. One more possibility. And a community committed to making many more possible.
Ellen MaBanda Shezi
Asanda Boyi
Pat Van De Loosdrecht
Tasnika Goorhoo
Yara Póvoa
Yolanda Mabuto
Ipeleng Lechuti
Devaksha Maharaj
Perushka Kalipershad
Thobeka Maqoma
Gillian Qhakaza
Kamryn Smith
Kim-lee Oosthuizen
Annelize Ziehl-Owens
