At only 27 Miss Sesethu Gqomo is wearing more professional hats than most people in their thirties. This boisterous, hardworking,Port Elizabeth born and bred young woman does not shy away from a challenge. When asked why so many career outlets she simply responds “I’ve always known that I can’t simply do one thing and I’m capable of more. I also knew very early in my career that I can’t work full time 9-5 due to my energy and creativity, it would get stifled”.
And what a lot she does,. Gqomo is a Communications Lecturer at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) , owner of SG Communications, EarthyPreneur and also partnered with numerous other businesses. She believes in continuously being involved in things and people who inspire growth and a sense of accomplishment, “development, wealth and prosperity” these are the themes of her life. “Anything that speaks to these three themes, I want to be affiliated with” she says. Not only that, Gqomo sees herself as a builder, her mission being leaving people and situations better than when she found them “leaving a legacy is not a momentous concept but more of an everyday thing. Everyday make a conscious decision to leave things better than you found them”. And she not only says this, she lives it.
She has been newly appointed as the InkuluFreeHeid’s National Co-ordinator. InkuluFreeHeid is a non-partisan organization which seeks to deepen the sense of democracy, enhance social cohesion and uplift the socio-economic state of our country (visit the website to see how you can get involved ). Her involvement in this orgainsation speaks to her need to development and uplift what is around her. She lives it through her work at NMMU, shaping young minds, developing people whenever and wherever she can. Then her businesses speak to her ability to dream and build in pursuit of wealth creation, paying it forward and prosperity. And her ventures are aligned with her life missions, when she first came across Earthy she loved it for the positive images it shows of women of colour and their natural hair. She jumped on this natural hair haven business and hasn’t looked back as it has opened up doors to other opportunities with her fellow EarthyQueens. Gqomo’ ultimate goal with this journey is “to celebrate women and their natural hair and promote the positive image of natural hair being beautiful.”
Gqomo feels black women are not being celebrated enough. She believes “there are so many good stories that black women have achieved and are doing but the media is not writing about them. We need to share and celebrate more of these stories, achievements and accolades of women in their respective fields. When women collaborate with each other, great things can be achieved”. This cannot be denied. Our media is littered with celebrity culture that, the stories which mean something, which inspire and uplift people are usually in the back burner. We are not seeing enough of our peers being given a platform to tell their stories, especially black women and in a time black girls need to see young hardworking black women. “I want to tell young girls, especially young black girls that you have to fight a little harder for whatever it is that you want. Society will dictate to you how you should behave and what you are capable and not capable of. Forget that! If there’s a passion or desire burning on the inside of you, go for it and get it done. As Beyonce says “let your success be the revenge” or something” she adds on.
She wants so much for herself and those she meets that it can sometimes be overwhelming. Or things do not go as imagined or planned. Gqomo says when life throws a curve ball her sanctuary is prayer. “Prayer works! One of my past lecturers who[ is] also my mentor, bought me a book by Joel Osteen called “I declare” This book has brought me through the darkest times in my life. To use the power of “I AM” and speaking life into your situation even when you don’t seem to see a way out or don’t even believe it at that particular point in time”. Her life’s mantra is “keep at it” and says “the more you do, the more you are capable of doing. Attaining new skills and getting out of your comfort zone is what helps you build capacity and enable you to be approached and head hunted for great opportunities”
This “mean baker” (her words not mine) may be terrified of heights but, it is so evident that that is only limited to high buildings because, when it comes to living her life by design and following all the dreams in her heart; she is flying higher than most.
Sesethu Gqomo we celebrate you for being steadfast about your dreams. For being the kind of woman who wants no one left behind. We celebrate you for being dedicated to leaving this world in better state than how you found it. We wish you all the very best in all you do. Keep inspiring those around you through living your life the best way you can.
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