My Name is Nonhlanhla Mthembu, I became a mother at the age of 15. After the ordeal; I picked myself up and went back to school. I managed to raise my children while struggling with the challenges of being a young mom. Today I am a proud coach and mentor to a lot of young people who also give me an opportunity to mother them, an Inspirational speaker at events, on TV and Radio and the Founder of Woman In Progress.
WHAT FUELS ME?
Original– I believe I was created to be who I am and there is no other me but this ME.
Faith – This word describes my vehicle. I am where I am because this vehicle brought me here. I dream and work on the future because I believe this vehicle will get me there.
Love – For me to be the best that I can be – love makes it easy. For me to do what I do without getting tired – love renews my will for my purpose every day.
MY GREATEST INFLUENCE:
My Grandmother. For her strength in raising 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 2 grandchildren – yet still have a zeal for life.
MY TOP THREE ROLE MODELS:
My Grandmother – For her strength.
Maya Angelo – For her love for Women.
Nelson Mandela – For his courage.
IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS…..
To have a Youth-Grooming_School. It is currently a mobile project. I have Coaches, friends, family – who know the details of this plan and are always there to remind, encourage and cheer me up as I pursue it.
THE AFRICAN WOMAN’S CHALLENGE:
Women are mostly judged for who they were and many still can’t be who they are capable of becoming because of a society that doesn’t give them much value. It is for this reason that Woman In Progress is empowering and mentoring young girls and women to discover their better self and learn from their past mistakes and guide to the upcoming generation.
WHAT I DO TO RELAX:
Relax – Good music and a good read.
Unwind – Writing
Get tension off – Prayer, Praise, and Worship.
MY   –   I.C.E. [INSPIRE|CELEBRATE|EMPOWER] VISION
They can achieve so much more when they are inspired, celebrated and empowered. They deserve it. They are capable of changing the world for the better!
MY AFRICAN UNION PLANS:
Outreaching – to the women in the villages and rural – Empowering them emotionally.
Mentor/Coach – for girls and young women.
Facilitator – for community and school project that inspire and discover the bigger roles of women in the society.
FINAL WORDS OF ADVICE:

Never allow your past and/society bury your future. You are more than enough to achieve greatly. Self-love will set you free and give you your worth back. Remain level-headed and embrace being a woman without having to compete.