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13/06/2025

Simple moments may seem ordinary, but they are what we long for the most.

We often wait for big events to celebrate and feel happy, which makes us overlook the small moments we experience daily. These small moments often bring the greatest joy, and if we pay attention, they can make us feel grateful.

Value every moment you live. The time spent with family and friends, pursuing hobbies, enjoying nature, and anything that makes you smile are all important. These moments may seem simple, but they add great meaning to our lives.~ Bhawna Gautam Dr.
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11/06/2025

Our perspective on life determines whether we focus on the positive aspects or dwell on the negative.

Although our lives may differ, we all experience periods of difficulty and joy in our own unique ways. Those who maintain a positive outlook are the ones who see the bright side of life, face challenges with strength, and trust that everything will eventually work out.

Keep your perspective broad. There will always be challenges and hardships in life. As long as you remain hopeful, feel positive, and choose to focus on the good, the dark periods will not weigh you down.~ Bhawna Gautam Dr.
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10/06/2025

Everyone faces challenges in life; those who always remain happy are the ones who don’t allow their problems to overshadow their smiles.

We each have different ways of handling difficulties. Some people let their struggles make them feel sad and miserable, while others look beyond their issues and choose to remain positive and hopeful.

Often, we see others who appear cheerful and carefree, and we may assume their lives are complete, free of problems, and perfect. However, we do not know their full life stories, including the struggles and pain they might be enduring.

Don't allow yourself to feel miserable by comparing your life to those who seem happy. Everyone is dealing with something; it’s your choice to either dwell on your regrets or to smile through your challenges.~ Bhawna Gautam Dr.
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05/06/2025

Life isn't a bed of roses for anyone. Everyone has their own battles, struggles, and feelings of emptiness.

We often feel that other people are living the best lives, as if they have everything they desire. What we don't realize is that everyone is lacking something in their lives that makes them unhappy. Some may have wealth but lack good relationships; others may have loving relationships but not good health, and some may possess both but still lack peace. We often view people from a distance, failing to see that even they have a missing piece in their lives.

Be grateful for what you have. Avoid comparing yourself to others and finding faults in your life, because everyone is longing for something that you may not know about.Bhawna Gautam Dr.
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05/06/2025

Congratulations, Jacqueline Karasha!

Our new CEO & Principal Officer

The Sanlam fraternity is proud of you. Here is to new beginnings, bold leadership, and continued impact.

04/06/2025

Life is not a smooth journey; it has its ups and downs, moments of falling and rising, victories and defeats, successes and setbacks.

When everything is going well, most of us feel strong. However, when we experience setbacks, it can be challenging to remain strong, stay calm, and face the difficulties ahead. This is where strong people stand out. They also encounter similar situations, but their faith is stronger than any failure they experience. Their belief is greater than any loss, and their trust surpasses any challenge.

If you ever find yourself in a difficult situation and want to feel strong, stay hopeful, maintain your integrity, and follow your faith. This approach will help you build self-trust, and once you trust yourself, you'll feel strong enough to overcome any challenge.~ Bhawna Gautam Dr.
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03/06/2025

Ups and downs are a part of everyone's life. While we embrace the highs with great joy, we don't usually accept the lows with as much strength.

Life becomes more challenging when we find ourselves stuck in such situations, feeling like there is no way out or that things aren't going the way we want. When we remain in a difficult situation for an extended period, it may seem as though we will never see better days again. What we often forget is that no matter how long this phase lasts, it will eventually come to an end.

Never lose hope, even if you feel you are at your lowest point. Try to work through your challenges as best as you can, look for solutions to your problems, seek help, talk to supportive people, and stay strong. Soon, this tough phase will be over, and you will emerge even stronger. ~ Bhawna Gautam Dr.
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23/05/2025

Imagine losing a business worth over £50 million to a group of investors…

Two Sisters built an 8-figure fashion brand from a cyber café in Cameroon, and then lost everything to investors.

But that’s not how their story ends.

Meet Christelle and Michelle Nganhou: twin sisters from Cameroon and the powerhouse behind Grass-fields, the African fashion brand that made waves across the globe.

They started small. And I mean really small, just £50 and a laptop in a local cyber café.

Sold handmade African print clothing on Etsy, marketing their designs on Facebook with limited resources but lots of heart.

Then one day, their work went viral.
They made six figures in TWO DAYS.

From there, things exploded. They moved to the UK to scale operations. Built a team. Opened a warehouse. Secured international shipping. And grew Grass-fields into a brand that hit £50 million in value.

But then life happened.

In 2019, Michelle fell critically ill, and Christelle had to hold down the business solo. Overwhelmed and under resourced, they brought in investors to help.

That’s when everything changed.

What was meant to be support turned into a takeover.
They signed agreements that looked good on the surface, but behind the legal language was a painful truth:

They were slowly giving away control of the company they built with blood, sweat, and tears. By 2023, they no longer owned Grass-fields.

Christelle described it as losing a child.
Michelle was still fighting for her life, and now their business was gone.

But in 2024, in one of the boldest comeback moves ever, the sisters regained full control of their brand.

Now, they’re rebuilding with fire in their bones, and a clear mission: To employ 1 million Africans by 2050.

Mistakes They Made That You Can Learn From:

1. Signing investor agreements too quickly
They were overwhelmed, under pressure, and desperate for help.

But desperation is not a business strategy. They didn’t fully understand the long-term implications of the contracts they signed.

2. Not getting the right legal guidance
Like many entrepreneurs, they relied on trust instead of contracts.

They signed contracts without having an experienced legal team vet the terms in their best interest.

3. Scaling fast without securing control
Growth is exciting, but if your structure isn’t solid, the faster you grow, the more vulnerable you become.

Ownership and decision-making power must be protected at every stage.

Lessons for You as a Business Owner:

1. Don’t let desperation drive your decisions.
If you’re overwhelmed, pause before taking on investors or signing partnerships. Seek advice, not shortcuts.

2. Own your brand. Legally and literally.
Trademark it. Understand equity splits. Know what you’re signing and how it impacts your future.

Slow growth over fast regret.
Scaling is great, but not at the cost of control, peace, or long-term stability.

3. Get legal help, even if it feels expensive.
A good lawyer may seem costly now, but it’s cheaper than losing your business later.

4. Resilience is your greatest business asset.
Christelle and Michelle’s story proves you can lose everything and still rise again.

If you’re a business owner, take this as a wake-up call:
Don’t just build. PROTECT what you’re building.

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22/05/2025

DON'T HANDOVER YOUR CAR KEYS TO SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T KNOW THE ROUTE

A true story about why you don’t hand your car keys to someone who doesn’t know the route.

In business, there’s a fantasy we all secretly hold:

“One day, I’ll hand over the business to someone else… and just focus on strategy.”
It sounds sweet.

You build the systems. Hire a strong team.
Then step back like a true boss.
Work from home. Sip coffee. Make big deals.
Let someone else handle the chaos.

In 2022, I tried it.

I handed over the driver’s seat to one of my senior guys.
He had experience.
He’d been with me for years.
He seemed sharp enough.
So I gave him everything:

✅ My office
✅ My car
✅ My authority
✅ My trust

I even set up a home office, thinking I’d become one of those "visionary entrepreneurs" who works from a laptop while smelling roses.

For the first week, everything seemed fine.
I’d pop into the boardroom in the morning, act important, then disappear by 2 PM to do my “real work.”
Then the calls started.
Not just any calls—complaints.

At first, I brushed them off.
But by the end of the month, I was drowning in problems:
●Clients were angry.

●Systems were down.

●Deadlines were missed.

●Morale had collapsed.

I rushed back to the office.
What I found nearly gave me a stroke.

The virtual PABX system I’d spent thousands installing?
Shelved.
The VoIP line, our lifeline to clients?
Disconnected.
Why?
Because of a $30 unpaid bill.
Yes, you read that right: thirty U.S. dollars.
We didn’t miss it because we were broke.
We missed it because… no one cared.

But wait. It gets better.
The reception phone wasn’t broken.
It was just… unplugged.
Nobody thought to plug it back in.
For two months, we were unreachable.

The company vehicles?
Not moving.
Just parked, dead and dusty.
Why?
No one followed up on minor repairs.
So deliveries stopped. Staff gave up. Business slowed down.

Staff started arriving 30 minutes late every day.
Not one or two… but multiple employees.
People who knew better.
We start work at 7:00 AM.
But in my absence, 7 AM became “somewhere between now and tea time.”
The culture was decaying—and I had enabled it.

And then it hit me:
I didn’t hand over my company to a manager…
I handed it over to someone I hadn’t prepared.

What Went Wrong?
It wasn’t the guy I left in charge.
It was me.
I didn’t train him.
I didn’t guide him.
I just assumed, “He’s been here long enough, he’ll figure it out.”
But business leadership doesn’t work like that.
You don’t give someone the keys to a bus and say,
“Drive to Johannesburg. GPS is off. I’ll see you at the finish line.”

The Truth About Handover
A smooth transition takes time, structure, and supervision.
You don’t just dump your company into someone’s lap and expect magic.
You mentor.
You monitor.
You lead from behind before you disappear.
Otherwise, the very systems you’ve built will be ignored—or worse, destroyed by neglect.

I had to rebuild everything from scratch.
🔧 Reactivate systems
🔌 Plug in phones
🚘 Fix vehicles
📞 Reconnect with clients
🕖 Reinforce work culture
And yes, I paid that $30 bill with a side-eye and a heavy heart.

What Did I Learn?
1.Never leave the driver’s seat without training the next driver.
Your business is not Uber. No one’s driving it better than you—unless they’ve been trained to.

2.Systems are useless if no one respects them.
Even the best PABX system means nothing if someone unplugs the phone.

3.Culture will collapse without leadership.
When you're away, people follow your absence, not your instructions.

4.$30 can cost you a $30,000 client.
Small negligence kills big vision.

5.Autopilot only works in planes—not in entrepreneurship.
Unless your name is Boeing, stay awake.

Don’t be too quick to hand over your company just because you're tired.
Yes, build systems. Yes, train leaders. Yes, take breaks.
But never assume the business will run like clockwork without your intentional leadership.

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15/05/2025

Truth is the only way to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. Although the path may be rough and the journey challenging, it brings a sense of peace and fulfillment that nothing else can offer.

Choosing lies might seem easier at first because it often provides a convenient escape. It can start with one small lie, and before we know it, we find ourselves caught in a web of deception, realizing that it feels easier to lie than to face our problems. We might come to enjoy the convenience of avoiding difficult situations and portraying ourselves in a certain way, but lies only provide temporary satisfaction and ultimately lead to misery.

Always stand firmly with the truth. Although we may sometimes question our stance, when we realize the positivity it brings and the courage and strength it builds, we find our path becoming smoother and our journey more fulfilling, we come to understand the true power of truth.~ Bhawns Gautam Dr.
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