{"id":11111,"date":"2025-07-10T11:16:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gracamacheltrust.org\/?p=8177"},"modified":"2025-07-10T11:16:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:16:02","slug":"voices-from-the-business-community-confidence-connection-and-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.gbstudio.co.za\/gmt\/featured\/voices-from-the-business-community-confidence-connection-and-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Voices from the business community: confidence, connection and growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Syndiah James journey of confidence and connection<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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While exhibiting at the recent WCW Forum and Certification event in South Africa, Syndiah James shared how the experience reignited her sense of purpose and significantly boosted her confidence as a woman entrepreneur. The event offered her a powerful platform to showcase her brand, connect with new audiences, and elevate the visibility of her business.<\/p>\n

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Syndiah left the event energised – with meaningful leads, collaboration opportunities, and a renewed determination to grow her business and deepen her impact.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBeing among a powerful network of women leaders made me feel seen, valued, and inspired to keep pushing forward,\u201d<\/em> she shared.<\/p>\n

Her story reflects the strength of the WCW Business Community – a space where women-led enterprises are supported, connected, and positioned for long-term success. Syndiah\u2019s experience also underscored the power of intentional networking and strategic partnership-building, areas WCW is committed to growing in future programming.<\/p>\n

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Her journey captures the heart of the WCW movement: transforming businesses, strengthening ecosystems, and changing lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Scaling through connection: WCW Forum and Certification event sparks 58-hectare development deal<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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After speaking on a panel at the WCW Country Forum & Certification event in South Africa, Ayanda Phumo, founder of Ayanda Phumo Consulting, connected with a fellow entrepreneur in the audience. That connection has now evolved into a strategic partnership with plans to develop a 58-hectare mixed-use site in East Rand, Gauteng combining residential and commercial spaces.<\/p>\n

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Ayanda credits the WCW programme for the exposure, strategic positioning, and relationships that continue to propel her business forward. \u201cThe experience has been instrumental in the growth and scaling of my business,\u201d she shares.<\/em><\/p>\n

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WCW connect, inspire and inform<\/strong><\/p>\n

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WCW programme hosted a dynamic series of Connect, Inspire & Inform<\/em> sessions, each unpacking a powerful theme:<\/p>\n

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  1. Mastering Self-Advocacy and Closing the Sale<\/strong> \u2013 Lessons in confidence, community and courage<\/li>\n
  2. The Resilient Entrepreneur<\/strong> \u2013 Harnessing mental strength to navigate challenges and thrive<\/li>\n
  3. Building the Business Ecosystem<\/strong> \u2013 Youth as strategic growth partners<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Focusing in on just one of these vital themes, we invite you to dive into our featured blog on mastering self-advocacy and closing the sale<\/em><\/strong><\/a> – a session that brought bold insights and practical wisdom on showing up, standing out, and turning confidence into opportunity.<\/p>\n

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