In this episode of Young, Black & In Business, we feature Sabelo Mtolo, Co-Founder of Tudo Furniture. By day, Sabelo works in corporate investment banking; by passion, he is a self-taught furniture designer building a luxury furniture brand from the ground up.

Sabelo shares the origin story of Tudo Furniture, how his very first piece came to life—from funding and production to making the first sale—and the role his wife played in the brand’s early journey. The conversation also explores the realities of building a premium local furniture brand, the impact of low-cost imports on small businesses, and how entrepreneurs can balance luxury with accessibility in the South African market.

This episode is especially relevant for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals considering turning a side passion into a sustainable business.

Connect with Tudo Furniture TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@furniture_by_tudo Direct enquiries: 067 953 2310

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In this episode of Young, Black & In Business, Anelisa sits down with fashion entrepreneur and designer, Inga Sebata — the creative force behind StitchedByInga.

From growing up in a small town to building a global client base from Johannesburg, Inga shares how her journey through PR, motherhood and creative exploration shaped the bold, authentic fashion brand she leads today.

We dive into the realities of running a design business in South Africa, the impact of mass fashion on local creators, and how she uses storytelling to make each piece meaningful. Inga also opens up about balancing entrepreneurship with family life, managing multiple ventures, and finding joy in her work.

If you’re interested in fashion, creativity, small business growth or building a brand with heart — this episode is for you.

🔎 In this episode we cover:

• Inga’s journey from PR to full-time fashion
• What inspired the birth of StitchedByInga
• Balancing motherhood, marriage and entrepreneurship
• How she uses her PR background to build a global brand
• The biggest challenges facing local fashion designers
• The reality of competing with mass fashion
• Storytelling, individuality and designing with purpose
• Her advice for young creatives and aspiring fashion entrepreneurs

👗 About Inga Sebata

Inga is the founder and designer behind StitchedByInga, a fashion brand known for intentional design, individuality and storytelling. Her work has reached clients across South Africa and beyond, guided by her belief in creativity, authenticity and community.

📢 Connect with Inga

Instagram: @stitchedbyinga and shop items from StitchedByInga online: https://www.stitchedbyinga.co.za/shop/

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In this episode of Young, Black & In Business, we’re diving into the world of nonprofits with Lebo Likhojane, Founder of ReThink Afrika — a platform helping NPOs and NGOs across South Africa access funding, improve governance, and build lasting impact.

Lebo shares what inspired him to focus on NPO development, the challenges nonprofits face when it comes to sustainable fundraising, and how ReThink Afrika is making it easier for them to connect with the right donors and partners.

We also talk about his role as Community & Engagement Manager at Tshimologong, how he bridges the tech and social impact spaces, and what advice he has for young people looking to start NPOs or community projects.

🔗 Learn more about ReThink Afrika: https://rethink-afrika-connect.lovable.app/

Contact Lebo and the ReThink Afrika Team: info@rethinkafrika.co.za and lebo@rethinkafrika.co.za 🎧 Catch up on previous episodes of Young, Black & In Business — and don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.