Katlego Sekhu

In an exclusive interview with My Top 10 at 10, Sewela Langeni, the co-founder of Book Circle Capital, shared her inspiring journey of turning her hobby into a thriving business and becoming a children’s book author.
Initially, the bookshop was her husband’s brainchild. Siwela often stepped in to help in her free time. Her husband then suggested she take over the business eventually leading her to make it entirely her own.
Recently, she released her first children’s book titled Making Friends With Feelings. Inspired by watching her two sons grow up, she noticed how societal expectations often encourage boys to suppress their feelings. With this book, she aims to challenge this narrative, teaching boys that it is okay to express their feelings and show vulnerability.
Growing up with her father working far away, Siwela faced the heartache of limited time spent with a loved one due to work obligations. “We got to spend time with him later in his life. We couldn’t get through to him through a lot of stuff,” she shared, reflecting on the challenges men face.
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