BEAUTY WITH BUSINESS BRAINS
This week on our business feature that is meant to promote women in business and we are featuring the Mamone born Letago Gloria Rantho who is the emerging businesswoman and a public relations manager graduate from University of South Africa. She also shares her strong views on childhood trauma Writes Thulane Madalane.
Thulane Madalane: You recently did a tell it all interview on CENTWINZ TV podcast, what inspired you to do that interview?
Letago Rantho : I did the interview because its part of my ministry to empower and heal the broken- also wanted my fellow sisters to know that they are not alone in their respective struggles. I had to name and shame the demons that haunts people mentally, spiritually and physically. Unless you name and shame them , they will never stop bullying you.
TM: in that interview you mentioned lot of mental issues that you grappled with as a child and into your adult life how did you overcome that challenge?
LR: The challenges are still there, its only now that I get to realize the real reason why I had to go through what I went through? Any mental illness is a spirit, honestly people should learn to pray this things off. If you don’t pray about these things you will forever be victimized- My favorite scripture is Phillipians 4 :7 And the peace of God , which surpasses all human understanding, will guard our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Depression is a spirit, although mental but it is a spirit. I am saying this because I am able to shake it off by just praying. So in a nutshell I pray.
TM: What kind of family do you come from?
LR: I come from a beautiful family, family I am talking my immediate family. I have supportive and protective parents, still alive both . Their love is immeasurable and beyond .They are always there to support and encourage me. Every family has setbacks and atrocities , but mine manages to thrive through God’s grace because of a prayerful mother.
TM: Who was your child role model and why?
LR: I was unfortunately bruised by my role model. I used to look up to my aunt , my maternal aunt. She had this boldness, was hard working, brave and agile in all she did. Unfortunately, she was one of the reasons I was broken as both a child and an adult. Funny enough, all those elements in her blood were passed down to me. The same attributes she exudes, I also have.
TM: What was your dream career growing up and did you achieve that dream?
LR: I had no dream career, I was just this person that loved having influence and impact on others . It fulfilled me to make a difference in a persons life. Growing up I was just this giver, I would spot a fellow student with no shoes or decent school blouse and would go tell my mom to help the child. Then I would go back with a pair of shoes to give to that child. I still am that way. I am not a career material. I think I prefer to rather serve than work. There is a difference between the two . In grade 10 I thought of myself as a singer and i became one, I am a singer.
TM: What is your current occupation?
LR: am currently a Branch Manger for an insurance company. Been in the role for 3 years now.
TM: what advises would you give to someone who wants to pursue the same career as you?
LR: Its about the money, now people will do anything to make money. It unfortunately affects the quality of your life. Its target oriented and that can be very daunting. My advise would be to not pursue it unless you are very good with sales.
TM: You work in male dominated environment and how did you find a way to build a name for yourself?
LR: I have been in sales and marketing for over 15 years now. I had built up a rapport in the fraternity. Influence and networking assisted me to be.
TM: You are a businesswoman how do you strike a balance between your work and your personal life?
LR: Its not an easy thing to do. I am most of the time very exhausted. My kids stay in another province and it makes it very difficult for me to balance being a business woman and a mother all at once. I sacrifice a lot of leisure time. Our work allows no one the Monday to Friday ,9 to 5 mindset. We are always working.
TM: Gender Based Violence is rife in our communities did experience any growing up?
LR: A lot . It’s
all in my book ,”Chronicles of a wounded Healer“. I experienced that almost all my journey as a woman. It happened so much .Until I started believing there was maybe something wrong with me.
TM: To those women who are suffering in silence what tips can you give them to stand up for themselves and their children?
LR: Is to speak to others. People you trust , that will build their strength and courage and standing and fighting . If they don’t name and shame monsters in their lives there will be no breakthrough.
TM: Recently you have ventured into the business of Podcasting what can we expect from your podcast?
LR: am expecting followship and awareness on certain topics I have covered. The book will be out soon as well. I need people to know that there is no way we can heal unless we do something about wanting to be healed. It does not happen on its own. Time does not heal everything. You need to want to heal by working on yourself as well.
TM: Who is your target market ?
LR: Its honestly women and children at most.
TM: You are a recording artist which genre describe your music better?
LR : Both Gospel and Neo Soul
TM: You are busy writing a self-styled autobiography what can we expect from your book?
LR : Too much empowerment, inspiration, courage, healing .People will realize that not every storm is meant to break you , some are there to actually build and strengthen you.
TM: when is coming out?
LR : In November 2023 and the book is called “Chronicles of a wounded Healer”
TM: Lastly as a content creator which social media platforms are available on ?
LR: Facebook – Letago Lee. Instagram – High heeled Healer Linkedin Letago RANTHO – Watsap 074 456 4401
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