Turning life’s detours into purpose with Milpark DBA alumna Dr Phindile Msomi

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From an excellent matric student to teenage mom to successful entrepreneur, Dr Phindile Msomi’s journey is a powerful story of resilience and reinvention.​

In this episode of CTRL.ALT.SUCCEED, Dr Phindile Msomi, a Milpark Business School Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) graduate and Founder and Convener of the Impact and Legacy Collective, shares how life’s unexpected turns shaped her resilience and led her into entrepreneurship, a path she never planned but fully embraced.​

From uncovering opportunities in hydroponic farming to navigating the realities of building a business, her journey is one of courage, adaptability, and growth. She also reflects on the value of a DBA, and how it sharpened her thinking, strengthened her leadership, and deepened her real-world impact.​

A powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the role of continuous learning in shaping your path.​
22 Apr English South Africa Business · Education

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