Ep 011 Transitioning from a corporate executive to being an entrepreneur | Vika Shipalana

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[@stephengalane688]

What I learned from this session is that......Choosing yourself is unpopular. You find yourself affirmed, validated, and liked by many because you live for them. THIS GIVES THEM POWER OVER YOU. Choosing yourself is taking your power back from them and bringing it back to you, by not allowing them to validate you because you trust yourself enough! This will forever stick with me, Thank you, ladies. 🤝

[@agendawomen]

So beautifully articulated. This is true. xoxo Nomndeni

[@nqobilemncube9123]

I'm definitely one of the people this channel was created for, you are doing an amazing job Nomndeni. thank you sis

[@nzalisekocutu9801]

please me too yhooo!!!

[@nqobilemncube9123]

@@nzalisekocutu9801 ryt!! It's our❤

[@agendawomen]

Thank you ladies. xoxo Nomndeni

[@valentine_b_ndlovu]

Oprah Winfrey once said “true freedom is when you have control over your time. Deciding on how you use your time each day. Yho ladies please be my friends and walk this similar journey with me, I am still in the beginning and need some encouragement here and there 🙈✨

[@KagoRose]

Hope you are winning mama!

[@nzalisekocutu9801]

Vika said, "...and I know there are people who will be touched and moved by this version of me". Vika I have been touched and moved in a way you cannot imagine Wow!!!! Thank you both for being obedient to God to do this interview. It was what some of us needed...WOW!!!

[@agendawomen]

Awwwww, this is beautiful. xoxo Nomndeni

[@blessingshumi]

It's godly to create sacred place... Wow ❤️‼️ People stagnating in their life's because of the inability to let go of certain friendship circles!!!! Wow profound

[@agendawomen]

So hard but so rewarding. xoxo Nomndeni

[@growthwithareshumeni5278]

I love everything about this platform. It has altered my decision making and taking up space in corporate, my business and most importantly, choosing self always.

[@agendawomen]

I love to hear this. xoxo Nomndeni

[@katepoen5174]

"...The thing about being stripped is that you do not have an option but to see God's glory in that moment when you're serving your family a meal". 💫💎 Wow Nomndeni. What a beautiful episode.

[@agendawomen]

I thoroughly enjoyed it. xoxo Nomndeni

[@katepoen5174]

"Do the work that you've been called to do and do it well. And when you've done that; REST! It is not a crime" 💎

[@agendawomen]

Absolutely. xoxo Nomndeni

[@amandaapril2611]

🎉

[@nosiphomtshali5788]

I keep coming back to this video, I am really glad I came across it!!

[@AboutCanadianLiving]

Amazing interview. I love the quote "follow what calls you." It gave me goosebumps!! Thank you. The Host is so engaging and asks the most well-thought out questions! Love it!!

[@sanctuaryofhopeministries5438]

She's good 👍 👌

[@hlawulekamalungana8093]

This conversation edified my soul in unimaginable ways as it speaks to the transition I'm currently going through. I thoroughly enjoyed it - thank you so much Nomndeni and Vika!

[@agendawomen]

I am so glad to hear this. xoxo Nomndeni

[@arenayatoona8537]

What a lesson packed interview. There are so many nuggets but my biggest ones are "to let God lead", Do what you are called to do. When you are done, rest". Thank you so much ladies. This was so so inspirational.

[@siphokaziluzipho4197]

It's the first time I hear of Vika, I just love her calmness... Nomndeni is the best.

[@valentine_b_ndlovu]

Wow…Iam listening to a similar story as mine. I just pulled the plug too last September, and chose myself. Pursued a life long dream of owning a salon i am running a nail bar and hosting wellness events I have made my sums and it’s not totalling to enough money. I am waiting on God to guide me further on what else can make enough to maintain my life style. Thank you for this talk it served me well 🙏🏽🌺

[@maitemogelocorporatesoluti3093]

Nomdeni you are bringing new Rainbows to colour My Cloud. Vika is my new Rainbow on my Cloud. Thank you Ladies.

[@agendawomen]

She is a beautiful beautiful soul. xoxo Nomndeni

[@katesheraton2600]

I love how Vika is sitting barefoot on the couch. So down to earth yet so beautiful and graceful

[@agendawomen]

She is gorgeous. xoxo Nomndeni

[@mwenyakasonde7589]

This was amazing 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 i always listen to you while taking a candle lit bath then replay it to journal,being able to have access to your platform and tapping into your knowledge is on my living well list,you are a phenomenal being,dont ever change and thank you for sharing yourself and your journey with us love from Zambia cant wait for the next episode

[@agendawomen]

Love that! Just reading this made. me feel so good. Thank you. xoxo Nomndeni

[@khanyamantyi]

Thank you Vika for your authenticity and vulnerability in this interview. Loved every bit of this conversation

[@agendawomen]

She was amazing. xoxo Nomndeni

[@siphesihlelosi2180]

OMG I love Vika so much. I once got employed at her husband then company The Communications Firm. Oh boy, I learn so much about how to run a moving company even though I was there for part-time work. And being in the same industry as Vika it's so amazing to learn from her and how she curates visions. Shes such a Gorgeous queen I love her. Thank you Nomdeni for this Video.

[@agendawomen]

This is so beautiful and thank you for your kind words. xoxo Nomndeni

[@gusta-leelentoor6287]

I am new to this podcast and to Agenda Women. This is my first episode and I am enjoying every second. SO much value. Thank you so much Nomndeni and Vika,

[@amosephiri4853]

You continue to feed us quality Nomdeni... Absolutely brilliant! There's no episode that I've missed..

[@agendawomen]

More to come! xoxo Nomndeni :-)

[@sanctuaryofhopeministries5438]

This has been powerful 👏 🙌 thanks Nomdeni ❤

[@thokozanimijiga-unyolo3297]

"The road to Pure Bliss is Camaflouged with Hard Choices " this is powerful and Choosing God , Choosing Me, Choosing Family

[@agendawomen]

Amen. xoxo Nomndeni

[@gugulethumsezane9426]

I look forward to this Channel, every week.....My God🔆🔆

[@agendawomen]

Happy to hear that! xoxo Nomndeni

[@zingisamase]

Nomndeni, you were born to do this. I love you so much. Thank you for bringing about conversations that have the ability to edify my soul, consistently♥️

[@agendawomen]

Wow, thank you. xoxo Nomndeni

[@amogelangkgomo2655]

I'm only 7 minutes in and I feel compelled to pause and acknowledge how truly excited Nomdeni is about this discussion! I love it all too much ☺

[@agendawomen]

I love Vika. xoxo Nomndeni

[@noluthandomakhoba9853]

Who is this beautiful lady.. ♥ I love the authenticity and calmness.

[@blessingndabula1032]

I needed this story today and it's been a great vessel to my healing journey ❤❤❤❤❤

[@pearllebogangdikeledi]

We have to pass through the valley in order to find self 💕 Thank you 😊

[@agendawomen]

Amen. xoxo Nomndeni

[@neongoma1904]

So many beautiful nuggests shared. This was such a wholesome and sacred conversation.❤ As someone who has transitioned from corporate to entrepreneurship, my biggest takeaway was, "It is important to choose the things that please your Source. Do the work that you've been called to do and do it well. When you've done that, REST." Thank you ladies. ❤

[@agendawomen]

You are welcome. xoxo Nomndeni

[@Munzhe]

I almost fainted when this notification took forever to pop up cause this is part of my self care Sundays. I am obsessed with thia channel.

[@agendawomen]

Awwwwww, this is beautiful. xoxo Nomndeni

[@nosiphomtshali5788]

Hi Vika, I was thoroughly moved by this version of you 😃

[@agendawomen]

We will make her aware. xoxo Nomndeni

[@MathaboMNkoane]

Only discovering this channel today. Like where have I been?😧 I purely enjoyed watching and listening to this. Shuuuu

[@siphokaziluzipho4197]

Same here..... Such beautiful people. I love the calmness....

[@MathaboMNkoane]

@@siphokaziluzipho4197 absolutely 🥰😍

[@valentine_b_ndlovu]

Rest 😂😂😂I am still learning this 🙈my mentor is Ps Joseph Prince. Thank you for the affirmation sisters ❤🌺

[@dancinginthepurplereign4126]

I have watch every episode. This one spoke to me. I read the book as well in my awakening. A recovering perfectionist. A recovering Codependent. Just abuse after abuse. Then going no contact with everyone and started a new life elsewhere. I lost literally everyone including my family. The best thing that happened to me. I really found color to life. Life shouldn't be so hard

[@Reneilwe_R]

Wow! Admirable👌🏽

[@maitemogelocorporatesoluti3093]

"Gaining Yourself will mean to loose other people" ~ Nomdeni Mdaki

[@agendawomen]

Amen. xoxo Nomndeni

[@cathykarani]

Such a mature conversation…enjoyed every minute

[@zuzilezungu5899]

What an honour that Vika you would be introduced with such a powerful, powerful adjective EXCELLENCE!!!

[@pamelakgare6991]

I was nourished by this conversation❤

[@agendawomen]

Love this. xoxo Nomndeni

[@maprie_nondu]

I'm so happy to know that I'm not crazy and ungrateful

[@agendawomen]

Feeling seen is so important. xoxo Nomndeni

[@aminutewithgod7812]

I love her faith in God and how faithful God remained in her life. May God continue be glorified in your life Sis🙏🏽

[@agendawomen]

Amen. xoxo Nomndeni

[@letlhogonolondhlovu6691]

This channel is worth our time, thank you.

[@agendawomen]

Glad you enjoy it! xoxo Nomndeni

[@dancinginthepurplereign4126]

I love how you mention that healing takes losing money. Taking so many step backs that cost money. Healing is really soul wrenching. Messy and just a huge time investment, habit changes that cost money.

[@zamasithole9987]

My friend sent me this interview and she wrote "I stumbled on this and thought about you". She is in Botswana and I am in SA, but how could she know that I am in a same journey like Vika is beyond my understanding. Truly, the road to pure bliss is courmaflaged with hard choices.

[@dukusacolo2076]

Nomndeni, you always have an amazing choice of your guests!

[@agendawomen]

Thank you. xoxo Nomndeni

[@olebogengmogomotsi2807]

The lady being interviewed looks like Naomi Campbell. It's almost like they are siblings.👑Beautiful interview Nomdeni . You have so much substance. Your questions bring us the healing and knowledge our souls need. Loved this . ♥️

[@sontoanele8241]

Oh Nomndeni♥️ God bless you for this giving us this channel, it has been a beautiful navigator in my life. The life changing conversations you serve us is totally everything a young woman like me needs in this world ❤. Thank you Sis💕

[@agendawomen]

You are so welcome and thank you for your kind words. xoxo Nomndeni

[@jloveclothingzaweartheword1315]

Lovely conversation, we enjoyed it so much.

[@agendawomen]

Thank you. xoxo Nomndeni

[@mendykogela2042]

This was very powerful.

[@agendawomen]

I am glad. xoxo Nomndeni

[@TheNinjaDuchess]

I'm glad I chose this episode to listen to. I am on a similar path at the moment. I left my corporate job to take a break and figure out my future. Every time I pray and meditate, my answer is always, "live slowly". I thought I was being lazy but I understand why I keep getting this message after being in a stressful environment for such a long time. It's like taking a breath of fresh air after being submerged under water for too long. Thank you 😊

[@Refhilwe]

This was beautiful to watch.

[@agendawomen]

Thank you. xoxo Nomndeni

[@peacefulsilondile8758]

Wow cc I really needed this at this point in my life were everything is just falling apart.

[@agendawomen]

Everything is falling into place. xoxo Nomndeni

[@sindyngceba4489]

Amazing platform. Every episode is just amazing. Thank you Nomndeni and your guests.

[@agendawomen]

Thank you Sindy. xoxo Nomndeni

[@sinegugumbili]

One thing I love about these conversations is that it gives me the language to articulate my thoughts and dreams. Sometimes things get overwhelming because you just cant explain it however with every episode, you are guaranteed to find something that will resonate with you. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@maseabemokhine9158]

What a powerful episode 👏🏽 I kept pausing to take it all in and rewinding to hear it all again 😬💜

[@agendawomen]

I am glad you enjoyed it. xoxo Nomndeni

[@neliswaleratomokoena7902]

This was a powerful conversation 🙌💞. Thank you ladies.

[@agendawomen]

Thank you. xoxo Nomndeni

[@kelebogilemooketsi4241]

The sacrifice one does for a corporate... I am currently on a journey thinking about the freedom to take leave and managed my time. I think sometimes one in corporate is always on auto pilot to be seen as good and thriving at work. The quote from Brene Brown 🙌🙌🙌, yaaas. The process... Trusting the process and learning on yhe journey. That's so true, the test of patience and resilience, as one moves to get to that moment.

[@khanyisagura4377]

Vika's smile and Beyonce's smile, same same 🥰🥰🥰

[@agendawomen]

She is absolutely gorgeous. xoxo Nomndeni

[@LA3010P]

Bathong. I am MOVED by this version of you Vika! Thank you.

[@mekatekovuma7686]

This conversation is powerful! Thank you♥️.

[@agendawomen]

Thank you. xoxo Nomndeni

[@ntwezinhle697]

Eish conversations like this really hit deep for me, mostly now that I am pragnant, unemployed and honestly deep down inside of me is this business woman, I who is owning her time while being a mom... Thank you, I feel like I validate but scared because I don't know how it's gonna work out... I'm in prayer for me...

[@gwenmathebula3891]

I absolutely love this episode 💕

[@thejourneywithtshire1664]

WOW! This speaks to my heart of hearts. Since breaking my ankle and working from home; my eyes and mind are opened to another perspective. My takeaway is it's OKAY to REST - Flow with YOUR purpose - Prayer and Meditation and being content. Thank you soo very much Vika and Nomndeni. Thank you!!

[@naledikomsana3443]

❤❤❤The intro alone fetched me 🙌🏾

[@agendawomen]

Lol. Love it. xoxo Nomndeni

[@Slindo_M]

Thank you so much Nomdeni for the content you put out. It’s so uplifting & motivating. You are impacting lives 🙏🏽

[@agendawomen]

So glad! Thank you. xoxo Nomndeni

[@sinenhlanhla_mambi]

Wow! Nomndeni & Vika…surely surely surely you were born for such a time as this. Thank you for your openness to being used so powerfully in our lifetime*

[@sosodekeda8642]

I totally enjoyed this conversation and could relate with Vika so much.

[@agendawomen]

This is all that matters. xoxo Nomndeni

[@lindelwaatembe]

Thank you for creating this podcast 😭😭😭❤

[@agendawomen]

You are welcome. xoxo Nomndeni

[@tengmat1005]

that was amazing thank you

[@nomshadohope2427]

I loved this so much

[@zamakhathidekubheka3731]

My gosh what a lovely conversation, I didn’t know Vika prior to watching this conversation. But what a powerhouse. This is a great platform. Upwards and on wards❤

[@palesamav]

Thank you so much for this conversation, I have always admired Vika, and hearing her speak about her journey has been so inspiring. Thank you for creating this wonderful platform for us, I have learned so much from all your guests. Job well done to you & the team!

[@sibo8290]

This conversation is so healing for me… oh the peace in accepting being let go🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@zozobango4671]

Thank you Nomndeni and Vika for this conversation, I learned so much about showing up as your true self and being still and present and most importantly intentional about your life.

[@mosidimohlakela2703]

This Is Beautiful

[@agendawomen]

Thank you. xoxo Nomndeni

[@chumajola2511]

This entire episode ❤

[@valentine_b_ndlovu]

I am done commenting 🙈 the life I have prayed for to be a present mom to my kids, mind you I’m divorced no husband backup, God has become my husband and his doing a brilliant job, I just need to trust a bit more completely.

[@joquelinemalaka5546]

This is very empowering. I am grateful I came across this session now. Thank you Nomndeni

[@khotsomakokotlela8002]

Thanks for this conversation, first time seeing vika n I'm so obsessed

[@agendawomen]

She is everything. xoxo Nomndeni

[@nkwinikavutivi9811]

I am gonna have to watch this all over again! 🤞🏽

[@praisemakarutse5198]

Wow..This conversation was such a blessing to my life.Thank you ladies.God bless you

[@leratomuthabe4265]

Nomndeni I really love you😭❤️ thank you so much Vika for sharing your journey with us. ❤️

[@agendawomen]

Thank you Lerato. Lots of love xoxo Nomndeni

[@leratomuthabe4265]

I'd love to hear that conversation about social relevance vs social capital. It's a much needed one.🥺 Lastly, do you need any volunteers for the thanks giving dinner? I have volunteered at a couple of Summits. I enjoy serving and I absolutely don't mind not being catered for(I understand the cost implications).. I have dmed you about this request.

[@verasixishe4393]

Can't help but notice the striking resemblance to Naomi Campbell.

[@agendawomen]

She always gets this comment. All the time. xoxo Nomndeni

[@siphokaziluzipho4197]

I thought I was the only one seeing Naomi in Vika.... I love this girl.....

[@zandilegambushe407]

This was awakening, thank you to both of you ❤

[@pamellanqobilesambo115]

For me this conversation was both powerful and a bit emotional. I really feel that God led me to this channel. There's so much growth. And I'm learning to accept some of the things about myself that i wouldn't have accepted had i not come across this channel . And yersteday i thought to myself, the same way people often quote Oprah in their speeches, i often qoute Nomdeni in mine. Cause she's literally changing my life on a daily with these podcasts. I really am learning a lot. Thank you so much sis❤️

[@KeMotsumi]

What a beautiful conversation🤍🙏definitely saving it

[@BonganiTau]

this was such a spirirtually enriching conversation. ❤

[@DeeNgoma19]

Beautiful ❤

[@angelinealfesta680]

The only problem i have about this channel is the fact that Nomdeni doesnt introduce her guests. She assumes we know them . Full name would be so nice

[@shillahandanje2115]

Isn’t it in the description box ?

[@agendawomen]

Thank you. I just want to share the stories, no titles and accomplishments, just people. xoxo Nomndeni

[@angelinealfesta680]

Your channel babes

[@tinotendamakova5563]

Being a wife is so tricky. I think she was happy with her job but the pressure from her husband made her reroute. I’m glad she is happy though

[@agendawomen]

Also love her joy. xoxo Nomndeni

[@tekotiffanimabunda2100]

Please stop its too much...but please continue we need it. O bani lababantu

[@agendawomen]

Lol. xoxo Nomndeni

[@thembinxitywa9754]

🙌🙏♥️♥️♥️

[@jloveclothingzaweartheword1315]

💚💚💚

[@leratonthoba1555]

I love Nomdeni* 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@agendawomen]

Awwwww, thank you. xoxo Nomndeni

[@saseki_b]

♥️

[@LA3010P]

Is it Vika or Naomi Campbell 🤔👀😳?

[@percythenga3449]

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹This!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Phyllisjordan2006]

This session spoke to me. I'm so inspired by both of you. Thank you for the wonderful work you're doing Nomndeni.

[@agendawomen]

Thank you so much for your support. xoxo Nomndeni

[@mphomakhubele]

Sho, Agenda Women never misses. This was a masterclass on BEING. 🤎